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SUMMARY:Alison Shearer Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Called “a force on the rise” by JazzTimes magazine\, Alison Shearer’s explosive career hits refresh on what it means to be a jazz saxophonist today. Shearer is the kind of artist who is always asking “why.” She wants to find the similarities between seemingly disparate things\, and in doing so hopefully find something human in everything. Shearer has performed across the United States\, Europe\, Canada\, and South Asia\, both with her quartet and as a member of Red Baraat and Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East. She has performed with notable artists such as Kurt Elling\, Nate Smith\, Charlie Hunter\, Ben Platt\, Billy Porter\, Kelly O’Hara\, Jason Robert Brown\, Josh Groban\, and the wonderful Orchestra of St. Luke’s. She has appeared on both NPR’s Tiny Desk and KEXP with Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East. \nAlison gathered her eponymous Quartet in 2015. She writes the group’s music\, and their soulful\, melodic take on fusion found immediate acclaim in New York City\, where the group got its start. Their first record\, View From Above\, was named one of NPR’s Top Ten Albums of the Year and was an Editor’s Choice in Jazz Times. Her most recent release In The Garden (Pinch Records) came out on October 10\, 2025 and was named a best October release by NPR\, which led to an interview with Alison Stewart on WNYC. \nAlison premiered her first ever chamber work for the classical stage in April 2024 to a sold-out audience at USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort\, South Carolina. The piece\, “Apollosis”\, commissioned by USCB Chamber Music and written for alto saxophone and piano sextet\, got rave reviews and kicked off a flurry of engagements and additional commissions. In 2025 Alison got a record deal with Pinch Records and a second commission from USCB Chamber Music – this time for alto saxophone\, marimba\, piano\, and voice. ROCO Symphony in Houston Texas commissioned Shearer’s first orchestral work\, which will be a saxophone concert based on the abstract artwork of her late father\, acclaimed LIFE photojournalist\, John Shearer. The piece will be premiered at the opening of their 2026 – 2027 season. \nAlison is a passionate teacher and has maintained a private studio for 18 years. She is on faculty at the Jazz at Lincoln Center High School Jazz Academy and at Jazz House Kids\, where her work with young students fosters community building through jazz education. Alison is an endorsing artist with D’Addario Reeds. \nBand lineup:\nAlison Shearer\, saxes and flute\nKevin Bernstein\, keys\nMarty Kenney\, bass\nDiego Ramirez\, drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/alison-shearer-quartet/2026-01-29/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
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SUMMARY:Alison Shearer Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Called “a force on the rise” by JazzTimes magazine\, Alison Shearer’s explosive career hits refresh on what it means to be a jazz saxophonist today. Shearer is the kind of artist who is always asking “why.” She wants to find the similarities between seemingly disparate things\, and in doing so hopefully find something human in everything. Shearer has performed across the United States\, Europe\, Canada\, and South Asia\, both with her quartet and as a member of Red Baraat and Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East. She has performed with notable artists such as Kurt Elling\, Nate Smith\, Charlie Hunter\, Ben Platt\, Billy Porter\, Kelly O’Hara\, Jason Robert Brown\, Josh Groban\, and the wonderful Orchestra of St. Luke’s. She has appeared on both NPR’s Tiny Desk and KEXP with Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East. \nAlison gathered her eponymous Quartet in 2015. She writes the group’s music\, and their soulful\, melodic take on fusion found immediate acclaim in New York City\, where the group got its start. Their first record\, View From Above\, was named one of NPR’s Top Ten Albums of the Year and was an Editor’s Choice in Jazz Times. Her most recent release In The Garden (Pinch Records) came out on October 10\, 2025 and was named a best October release by NPR\, which led to an interview with Alison Stewart on WNYC. \nAlison premiered her first ever chamber work for the classical stage in April 2024 to a sold-out audience at USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort\, South Carolina. The piece\, “Apollosis”\, commissioned by USCB Chamber Music and written for alto saxophone and piano sextet\, got rave reviews and kicked off a flurry of engagements and additional commissions. In 2025 Alison got a record deal with Pinch Records and a second commission from USCB Chamber Music – this time for alto saxophone\, marimba\, piano\, and voice. ROCO Symphony in Houston Texas commissioned Shearer’s first orchestral work\, which will be a saxophone concert based on the abstract artwork of her late father\, acclaimed LIFE photojournalist\, John Shearer. The piece will be premiered at the opening of their 2026 – 2027 season. \nAlison is a passionate teacher and has maintained a private studio for 18 years. She is on faculty at the Jazz at Lincoln Center High School Jazz Academy and at Jazz House Kids\, where her work with young students fosters community building through jazz education. Alison is an endorsing artist with D’Addario Reeds. \nBand lineup:\nAlison Shearer\, saxes and flute\nKevin Bernstein\, keys\nMarty Kenney\, bass\nDiego Ramirez\, drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/alison-shearer-quartet/2026-01-29/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
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SUMMARY:Lorin Benedict Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Lorin Benedict is an improvising vocalist (scat singer\, essentially) who works in the areas of jazz and related music. He co-leads several small groups dedicated to playing highly structured music in a manifestly loose and playful way. This includes the duo Bleeding Vector\, the trio The Holly Martins\, and duo projects with drummer Sam Ospovat\, vocalist Ron Heglin\, bass player Logan Kane\, and saxophonist Caroline Davis. He has also\, over the past two decades\, appeared as a side-man in groups led by musicians such as Howard Wiley among many others. For this performance Lorin will introduce a new group featuring pianist Rumi Abe\, double-bassist Alan Jones\, and drummer Miles Turk. \nBand Lineup:\nLorin Benedict\, vocals\nRumi Abe\, piano\nAlan Jones\, bass\nMiles Turk\, drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/lorin-benedict-quartet/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T230000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
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SUMMARY:Etienne Charles Trio
DESCRIPTION:Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer\, composer and storyteller\, who is constantly searching for untold tales and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound\, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance\, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. Highlighting marginalized communities and engaging with them has been his mission\, evident with projects such as his Guggenheim Fellowship Project\, Carnival: The Sound of a People Vol. 1\, San Jose Suite\, Creole Soul\, Gullah Roots\, Folklore and his latest commission\, San Juan Hill – A New York Story. His concerts engage\, enlighten\, educate and enrich audiences with energized multidisciplinary performance utilizing original composition\, thematic improvisation\, dance\, short films and spoken word to create a holistic experience. A firm believer in music and performance as a tool for provoking thought and dialogue\, Charles’s themes speak to the status quo while drawing parallels to history. \nHis work is actively connecting the African diaspora and drawing lines to the regions at the roots of migrations\, evident in his latest release\, NAACP Image Award nominated Creole Orchestra which was named #1 Jazz album on Jazzweek’s top 100 of 2024 after spending 7 weeks at #1 on the chart in the summer. His dedication to music as a tool for social uplift has seen him named as a Laureate of the Arts and Letters\, Anthony N. Sabga Awards\, Caribbean Excellence (2025). He was conferred the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture (2024) and was awarded a Congressional Citation from the United States (2012). \nAs a sideman he has performed with and/or arranged for Roberta Flack\, Chucho Valdes\, Marcus Roberts\, Marcus Miller\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Frank Foster’s Loud Minority Big Band\, Monty Alexander\, Gregory Porter\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, René Marie\, David Rudder\, Machel Montano and many others. He has been commissioned as a composer and arranger by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (2025)\, Lincoln Center for the New York Philharmonic (2021)\, Savannah Music Festival (2017)\, Chamber Music America (2015 & 2021)\, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra (2012)\, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble (2011) and the Danish Radio Big Band (2025) \nHe currently serves as Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at University of Miami Frost School of Music \nBand lineup:\nEtienne Charles\, trumpet\nMikailo Kasha\, bass\nMiles Turk\, drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/etienne-charles-trio/2026-01-24/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260106T223054Z
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SUMMARY:Etienne Charles Trio
DESCRIPTION:Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer\, composer and storyteller\, who is constantly searching for untold tales and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound\, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance\, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. Highlighting marginalized communities and engaging with them has been his mission\, evident with projects such as his Guggenheim Fellowship Project\, Carnival: The Sound of a People Vol. 1\, San Jose Suite\, Creole Soul\, Gullah Roots\, Folklore and his latest commission\, San Juan Hill – A New York Story. His concerts engage\, enlighten\, educate and enrich audiences with energized multidisciplinary performance utilizing original composition\, thematic improvisation\, dance\, short films and spoken word to create a holistic experience. A firm believer in music and performance as a tool for provoking thought and dialogue\, Charles’s themes speak to the status quo while drawing parallels to history. \nHis work is actively connecting the African diaspora and drawing lines to the regions at the roots of migrations\, evident in his latest release\, NAACP Image Award nominated Creole Orchestra which was named #1 Jazz album on Jazzweek’s top 100 of 2024 after spending 7 weeks at #1 on the chart in the summer. His dedication to music as a tool for social uplift has seen him named as a Laureate of the Arts and Letters\, Anthony N. Sabga Awards\, Caribbean Excellence (2025). He was conferred the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture (2024) and was awarded a Congressional Citation from the United States (2012). \nAs a sideman he has performed with and/or arranged for Roberta Flack\, Chucho Valdes\, Marcus Roberts\, Marcus Miller\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Frank Foster’s Loud Minority Big Band\, Monty Alexander\, Gregory Porter\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, René Marie\, David Rudder\, Machel Montano and many others. He has been commissioned as a composer and arranger by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (2025)\, Lincoln Center for the New York Philharmonic (2021)\, Savannah Music Festival (2017)\, Chamber Music America (2015 & 2021)\, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra (2012)\, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble (2011) and the Danish Radio Big Band (2025) \nHe currently serves as Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at University of Miami Frost School of Music \nBand lineup:\nEtienne Charles\, trumpet\nMikailo Kasha\, bass\nMiles Turk\, drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/etienne-charles-trio/2026-01-24/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T230000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
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SUMMARY:Etienne Charles Trio
DESCRIPTION:Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer\, composer and storyteller\, who is constantly searching for untold tales and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound\, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance\, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. Highlighting marginalized communities and engaging with them has been his mission\, evident with projects such as his Guggenheim Fellowship Project\, Carnival: The Sound of a People Vol. 1\, San Jose Suite\, Creole Soul\, Gullah Roots\, Folklore and his latest commission\, San Juan Hill – A New York Story. His concerts engage\, enlighten\, educate and enrich audiences with energized multidisciplinary performance utilizing original composition\, thematic improvisation\, dance\, short films and spoken word to create a holistic experience. A firm believer in music and performance as a tool for provoking thought and dialogue\, Charles’s themes speak to the status quo while drawing parallels to history. \nHis work is actively connecting the African diaspora and drawing lines to the regions at the roots of migrations\, evident in his latest release\, NAACP Image Award nominated Creole Orchestra which was named #1 Jazz album on Jazzweek’s top 100 of 2024 after spending 7 weeks at #1 on the chart in the summer. His dedication to music as a tool for social uplift has seen him named as a Laureate of the Arts and Letters\, Anthony N. Sabga Awards\, Caribbean Excellence (2025). He was conferred the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture (2024) and was awarded a Congressional Citation from the United States (2012). \nAs a sideman he has performed with and/or arranged for Roberta Flack\, Chucho Valdes\, Marcus Roberts\, Marcus Miller\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Frank Foster’s Loud Minority Big Band\, Monty Alexander\, Gregory Porter\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, René Marie\, David Rudder\, Machel Montano and many others. He has been commissioned as a composer and arranger by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (2025)\, Lincoln Center for the New York Philharmonic (2021)\, Savannah Music Festival (2017)\, Chamber Music America (2015 & 2021)\, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra (2012)\, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble (2011) and the Danish Radio Big Band (2025) \nHe currently serves as Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at University of Miami Frost School of Music \nBand lineup:\nEtienne Charles\, trumpet\nMikailo Kasha\, bass\nMiles Turk\, drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/etienne-charles-trio/2026-01-23/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260106T223054Z
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SUMMARY:Etienne Charles Trio
DESCRIPTION:Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer\, composer and storyteller\, who is constantly searching for untold tales and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound\, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance\, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. Highlighting marginalized communities and engaging with them has been his mission\, evident with projects such as his Guggenheim Fellowship Project\, Carnival: The Sound of a People Vol. 1\, San Jose Suite\, Creole Soul\, Gullah Roots\, Folklore and his latest commission\, San Juan Hill – A New York Story. His concerts engage\, enlighten\, educate and enrich audiences with energized multidisciplinary performance utilizing original composition\, thematic improvisation\, dance\, short films and spoken word to create a holistic experience. A firm believer in music and performance as a tool for provoking thought and dialogue\, Charles’s themes speak to the status quo while drawing parallels to history. \nHis work is actively connecting the African diaspora and drawing lines to the regions at the roots of migrations\, evident in his latest release\, NAACP Image Award nominated Creole Orchestra which was named #1 Jazz album on Jazzweek’s top 100 of 2024 after spending 7 weeks at #1 on the chart in the summer. His dedication to music as a tool for social uplift has seen him named as a Laureate of the Arts and Letters\, Anthony N. Sabga Awards\, Caribbean Excellence (2025). He was conferred the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture (2024) and was awarded a Congressional Citation from the United States (2012). \nAs a sideman he has performed with and/or arranged for Roberta Flack\, Chucho Valdes\, Marcus Roberts\, Marcus Miller\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Frank Foster’s Loud Minority Big Band\, Monty Alexander\, Gregory Porter\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, René Marie\, David Rudder\, Machel Montano and many others. He has been commissioned as a composer and arranger by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (2025)\, Lincoln Center for the New York Philharmonic (2021)\, Savannah Music Festival (2017)\, Chamber Music America (2015 & 2021)\, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra (2012)\, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble (2011) and the Danish Radio Big Band (2025) \nHe currently serves as Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at University of Miami Frost School of Music \nBand lineup:\nEtienne Charles\, trumpet\nMikailo Kasha\, bass\nMiles Turk\, drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/etienne-charles-trio/2026-01-23/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T230000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260106T223054Z
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SUMMARY:Etienne Charles Trio
DESCRIPTION:Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer\, composer and storyteller\, who is constantly searching for untold tales and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound\, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance\, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. Highlighting marginalized communities and engaging with them has been his mission\, evident with projects such as his Guggenheim Fellowship Project\, Carnival: The Sound of a People Vol. 1\, San Jose Suite\, Creole Soul\, Gullah Roots\, Folklore and his latest commission\, San Juan Hill – A New York Story. His concerts engage\, enlighten\, educate and enrich audiences with energized multidisciplinary performance utilizing original composition\, thematic improvisation\, dance\, short films and spoken word to create a holistic experience. A firm believer in music and performance as a tool for provoking thought and dialogue\, Charles’s themes speak to the status quo while drawing parallels to history. \nHis work is actively connecting the African diaspora and drawing lines to the regions at the roots of migrations\, evident in his latest release\, NAACP Image Award nominated Creole Orchestra which was named #1 Jazz album on Jazzweek’s top 100 of 2024 after spending 7 weeks at #1 on the chart in the summer. His dedication to music as a tool for social uplift has seen him named as a Laureate of the Arts and Letters\, Anthony N. Sabga Awards\, Caribbean Excellence (2025). He was conferred the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture (2024) and was awarded a Congressional Citation from the United States (2012). \nAs a sideman he has performed with and/or arranged for Roberta Flack\, Chucho Valdes\, Marcus Roberts\, Marcus Miller\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Frank Foster’s Loud Minority Big Band\, Monty Alexander\, Gregory Porter\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, René Marie\, David Rudder\, Machel Montano and many others. He has been commissioned as a composer and arranger by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (2025)\, Lincoln Center for the New York Philharmonic (2021)\, Savannah Music Festival (2017)\, Chamber Music America (2015 & 2021)\, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra (2012)\, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble (2011) and the Danish Radio Big Band (2025) \nHe currently serves as Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at University of Miami Frost School of Music \nBand lineup:\nEtienne Charles\, trumpet\nMikailo Kasha\, bass\nMiles Turk\, drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/etienne-charles-trio/2026-01-22/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260106T223054Z
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SUMMARY:Etienne Charles Trio
DESCRIPTION:Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer\, composer and storyteller\, who is constantly searching for untold tales and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound\, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance\, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. Highlighting marginalized communities and engaging with them has been his mission\, evident with projects such as his Guggenheim Fellowship Project\, Carnival: The Sound of a People Vol. 1\, San Jose Suite\, Creole Soul\, Gullah Roots\, Folklore and his latest commission\, San Juan Hill – A New York Story. His concerts engage\, enlighten\, educate and enrich audiences with energized multidisciplinary performance utilizing original composition\, thematic improvisation\, dance\, short films and spoken word to create a holistic experience. A firm believer in music and performance as a tool for provoking thought and dialogue\, Charles’s themes speak to the status quo while drawing parallels to history. \nHis work is actively connecting the African diaspora and drawing lines to the regions at the roots of migrations\, evident in his latest release\, NAACP Image Award nominated Creole Orchestra which was named #1 Jazz album on Jazzweek’s top 100 of 2024 after spending 7 weeks at #1 on the chart in the summer. His dedication to music as a tool for social uplift has seen him named as a Laureate of the Arts and Letters\, Anthony N. Sabga Awards\, Caribbean Excellence (2025). He was conferred the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture (2024) and was awarded a Congressional Citation from the United States (2012). \nAs a sideman he has performed with and/or arranged for Roberta Flack\, Chucho Valdes\, Marcus Roberts\, Marcus Miller\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Frank Foster’s Loud Minority Big Band\, Monty Alexander\, Gregory Porter\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, René Marie\, David Rudder\, Machel Montano and many others. He has been commissioned as a composer and arranger by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (2025)\, Lincoln Center for the New York Philharmonic (2021)\, Savannah Music Festival (2017)\, Chamber Music America (2015 & 2021)\, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra (2012)\, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble (2011) and the Danish Radio Big Band (2025) \nHe currently serves as Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at University of Miami Frost School of Music \nBand lineup:\nEtienne Charles\, trumpet\nMikailo Kasha\, bass\nMiles Turk\, drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/etienne-charles-trio/2026-01-22/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260106T222803Z
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SUMMARY:Jezebel: Rewritten
DESCRIPTION:Rabiah Kabir is a Jazz flute player who uses her instrument\, skill in storytelling and unique style to bend the expectations of what “Jazz” music really is. \nBorn and raised in the East Bay\, Rabiah draws from her lived experience as a mixed Black woman to create music that is meditative\, contemplative and conceptual. For her\, musical memory begins in the kitchen\, with her dad playing the sounds of Charles Mingus\, Phillip Glass\, Erik B. & Rakim\, Dead Can Dance\, Toots and the Maytals\, Compay Segundo and Natacha Atlas (to name a few)\, as he cooked dinner in their Berkeley home. \nAs she dived into the Bay Area Jazz scene\, she noticed how few women surrounded her\, a problem that has plagued Jazz since its inception at the turn of the 20th century. Her debut album\, “Jezebel: Rewritten” and related Honors Thesis paper from Stanford University\, “The Jezebel Flute”\, explores themes of Black womanhood and feminism\, a core part of Jazz history often overlooked. She hopes the project carves a new place for scholarship surrounding flute players\, power and Black feminist artistic expression. Her thesis\, winner of the 2025 Stanford University George Fredrickson award\, is published on Stanford’s Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity department page. The album\,“Jezebel: Rewritten” is available for streaming on October 24\, 2025. \nRabiah has had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with artists like Murray Low\, Zheniia\, José Andrés\, Taleen\, Jesús Díaz and Edgardo Cambon. She is unbelievably grateful for the vibrant and diverse musical community of the Bay Area and strives to celebrate its influence in her music. \nBand Lineup:\nRabiah Kabir: Flute\nEthan Buck: Alto Saxophone\nJaycie Grady: Drums\nLeela Paymai: Bass\nJulain Lopez: Piano\nNathan Sariowan: Violin\nWesley Larlab: Guest Piano feature
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/jezebel-rewritten/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T224500
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
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SUMMARY:Sarah Hanahan Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic\, soulful alto saxophonist swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School\, she blends deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold\, modern intensity—an approach shaped by her rigorous training and fearless artistic vision. \nSince stepping onto the scene\, Hanahan has performed with an extraordinary range of jazz luminaries\, including Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Nicholas Payton\, Peter Washington\, and Joe Farnsworth. Her commanding tone\, technical mastery\, and melodic imagination have taken her to major stages across the U.S. and abroad\, with regular appearances at premier New York venues such as Smalls Jazz Club\, Dizzy’s Club\, and Smoke Jazz & Supper Club. \nHer debut album\, Among Giants (2024)—featuring Marc Cary\, Nat Reeves\, and Jeff “Tain” Watts—earned critical acclaim\, including a 5-star review in DownBeat magazine and placement in their Top Albums of the Year list in 2024 and 2025. In 2025\, Hanahan was named DownBeat’s #1 Rising Star Alto Saxophonist and ranked #9 overall alto saxophonist in the DownBeat Readers Poll—placing her alongside legends such as Kenny Garrett and Gary Bartz and further cementing her status as one of the leading voices of her generation. \nWhether fronting her own quartet or collaborating with some of the music’s most revered artists\, Sarah Hanahan plays with passion\, precision\, and an unwavering commitment to the ever-\nevolving art of jazz. \nBand Lineup:\nSarah Hanahan\, Alto Saxophone\nCaelan Cardello\, Piano\nMatt Dwonszyk\, Bass\nKhary Abdul-Shaheed\, Drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/sarah-hanahan-quartet/2026-01-18/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260106T004353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T004353Z
UID:10011920-1768762800-1768768200@offbeatsf.com
SUMMARY:Sarah Hanahan Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic\, soulful alto saxophonist swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School\, she blends deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold\, modern intensity—an approach shaped by her rigorous training and fearless artistic vision. \nSince stepping onto the scene\, Hanahan has performed with an extraordinary range of jazz luminaries\, including Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Nicholas Payton\, Peter Washington\, and Joe Farnsworth. Her commanding tone\, technical mastery\, and melodic imagination have taken her to major stages across the U.S. and abroad\, with regular appearances at premier New York venues such as Smalls Jazz Club\, Dizzy’s Club\, and Smoke Jazz & Supper Club. \nHer debut album\, Among Giants (2024)—featuring Marc Cary\, Nat Reeves\, and Jeff “Tain” Watts—earned critical acclaim\, including a 5-star review in DownBeat magazine and placement in their Top Albums of the Year list in 2024 and 2025. In 2025\, Hanahan was named DownBeat’s #1 Rising Star Alto Saxophonist and ranked #9 overall alto saxophonist in the DownBeat Readers Poll—placing her alongside legends such as Kenny Garrett and Gary Bartz and further cementing her status as one of the leading voices of her generation. \nWhether fronting her own quartet or collaborating with some of the music’s most revered artists\, Sarah Hanahan plays with passion\, precision\, and an unwavering commitment to the ever-\nevolving art of jazz. \nBand Lineup:\nSarah Hanahan\, Alto Saxophone\nCaelan Cardello\, Piano\nMatt Dwonszyk\, Bass\nKhary Abdul-Shaheed\, Drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/sarah-hanahan-quartet/2026-01-18/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T230000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260106T004353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T004353Z
UID:10011919-1768685400-1768690800@offbeatsf.com
SUMMARY:Sarah Hanahan Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic\, soulful alto saxophonist swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School\, she blends deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold\, modern intensity—an approach shaped by her rigorous training and fearless artistic vision. \nSince stepping onto the scene\, Hanahan has performed with an extraordinary range of jazz luminaries\, including Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Nicholas Payton\, Peter Washington\, and Joe Farnsworth. Her commanding tone\, technical mastery\, and melodic imagination have taken her to major stages across the U.S. and abroad\, with regular appearances at premier New York venues such as Smalls Jazz Club\, Dizzy’s Club\, and Smoke Jazz & Supper Club. \nHer debut album\, Among Giants (2024)—featuring Marc Cary\, Nat Reeves\, and Jeff “Tain” Watts—earned critical acclaim\, including a 5-star review in DownBeat magazine and placement in their Top Albums of the Year list in 2024 and 2025. In 2025\, Hanahan was named DownBeat’s #1 Rising Star Alto Saxophonist and ranked #9 overall alto saxophonist in the DownBeat Readers Poll—placing her alongside legends such as Kenny Garrett and Gary Bartz and further cementing her status as one of the leading voices of her generation. \nWhether fronting her own quartet or collaborating with some of the music’s most revered artists\, Sarah Hanahan plays with passion\, precision\, and an unwavering commitment to the ever-\nevolving art of jazz. \nBand Lineup:\nSarah Hanahan\, Alto Saxophone\nCaelan Cardello\, Piano\nMatt Dwonszyk\, Bass\nKhary Abdul-Shaheed\, Drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/sarah-hanahan-quartet/2026-01-17/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260106T004353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T004353Z
UID:10011918-1768676400-1768681800@offbeatsf.com
SUMMARY:Sarah Hanahan Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic\, soulful alto saxophonist swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School\, she blends deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold\, modern intensity—an approach shaped by her rigorous training and fearless artistic vision. \nSince stepping onto the scene\, Hanahan has performed with an extraordinary range of jazz luminaries\, including Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Nicholas Payton\, Peter Washington\, and Joe Farnsworth. Her commanding tone\, technical mastery\, and melodic imagination have taken her to major stages across the U.S. and abroad\, with regular appearances at premier New York venues such as Smalls Jazz Club\, Dizzy’s Club\, and Smoke Jazz & Supper Club. \nHer debut album\, Among Giants (2024)—featuring Marc Cary\, Nat Reeves\, and Jeff “Tain” Watts—earned critical acclaim\, including a 5-star review in DownBeat magazine and placement in their Top Albums of the Year list in 2024 and 2025. In 2025\, Hanahan was named DownBeat’s #1 Rising Star Alto Saxophonist and ranked #9 overall alto saxophonist in the DownBeat Readers Poll—placing her alongside legends such as Kenny Garrett and Gary Bartz and further cementing her status as one of the leading voices of her generation. \nWhether fronting her own quartet or collaborating with some of the music’s most revered artists\, Sarah Hanahan plays with passion\, precision\, and an unwavering commitment to the ever-\nevolving art of jazz. \nBand Lineup:\nSarah Hanahan\, Alto Saxophone\nCaelan Cardello\, Piano\nMatt Dwonszyk\, Bass\nKhary Abdul-Shaheed\, Drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/sarah-hanahan-quartet/2026-01-17/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T230000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260106T004353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T004353Z
UID:10011917-1768599000-1768604400@offbeatsf.com
SUMMARY:Sarah Hanahan Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic\, soulful alto saxophonist swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School\, she blends deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold\, modern intensity—an approach shaped by her rigorous training and fearless artistic vision. \nSince stepping onto the scene\, Hanahan has performed with an extraordinary range of jazz luminaries\, including Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Nicholas Payton\, Peter Washington\, and Joe Farnsworth. Her commanding tone\, technical mastery\, and melodic imagination have taken her to major stages across the U.S. and abroad\, with regular appearances at premier New York venues such as Smalls Jazz Club\, Dizzy’s Club\, and Smoke Jazz & Supper Club. \nHer debut album\, Among Giants (2024)—featuring Marc Cary\, Nat Reeves\, and Jeff “Tain” Watts—earned critical acclaim\, including a 5-star review in DownBeat magazine and placement in their Top Albums of the Year list in 2024 and 2025. In 2025\, Hanahan was named DownBeat’s #1 Rising Star Alto Saxophonist and ranked #9 overall alto saxophonist in the DownBeat Readers Poll—placing her alongside legends such as Kenny Garrett and Gary Bartz and further cementing her status as one of the leading voices of her generation. \nWhether fronting her own quartet or collaborating with some of the music’s most revered artists\, Sarah Hanahan plays with passion\, precision\, and an unwavering commitment to the ever-\nevolving art of jazz. \nBand Lineup:\nSarah Hanahan\, Alto Saxophone\nCaelan Cardello\, Piano\nMatt Dwonszyk\, Bass\nKhary Abdul-Shaheed\, Drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/sarah-hanahan-quartet/2026-01-16/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260106T004353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T004353Z
UID:10011916-1768590000-1768595400@offbeatsf.com
SUMMARY:Sarah Hanahan Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic\, soulful alto saxophonist swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in jazz. A graduate of both the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School\, she blends deep-rooted swing and bebop traditions with a bold\, modern intensity—an approach shaped by her rigorous training and fearless artistic vision. \nSince stepping onto the scene\, Hanahan has performed with an extraordinary range of jazz luminaries\, including Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Nicholas Payton\, Peter Washington\, and Joe Farnsworth. Her commanding tone\, technical mastery\, and melodic imagination have taken her to major stages across the U.S. and abroad\, with regular appearances at premier New York venues such as Smalls Jazz Club\, Dizzy’s Club\, and Smoke Jazz & Supper Club. \nHer debut album\, Among Giants (2024)—featuring Marc Cary\, Nat Reeves\, and Jeff “Tain” Watts—earned critical acclaim\, including a 5-star review in DownBeat magazine and placement in their Top Albums of the Year list in 2024 and 2025. In 2025\, Hanahan was named DownBeat’s #1 Rising Star Alto Saxophonist and ranked #9 overall alto saxophonist in the DownBeat Readers Poll—placing her alongside legends such as Kenny Garrett and Gary Bartz and further cementing her status as one of the leading voices of her generation. \nWhether fronting her own quartet or collaborating with some of the music’s most revered artists\, Sarah Hanahan plays with passion\, precision\, and an unwavering commitment to the ever-\nevolving art of jazz. \nBand Lineup:\nSarah Hanahan\, Alto Saxophone\nCaelan Cardello\, Piano\nMatt Dwonszyk\, Bass\nKhary Abdul-Shaheed\, Drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/sarah-hanahan-quartet/2026-01-16/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260106T004136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T004136Z
UID:10011915-1768503600-1768509000@offbeatsf.com
SUMMARY:BIG TRIPPIN
DESCRIPTION:Launched by bassist Giulio Xavier Cetto and former Mars Volta/Thundercat drummer Thomas Pridgen\, Big Trippin is a California-based improvisation-laced vehicle for exploring state-of-the-art grooves. \nWhile the band mainly performs as an instrumental quartet including alto saxophonist John Palowitch and pianist Javier Santiago\, they are known for surprise “collective” shows utilizing California’s most talented artists\, including emcees\, vocalists\, and instrumentalists alike. These vibe masters specialize in getting a party started and keeping the energy bumping for improvisers\, MC’s and dancers alike.\nEncompassing rock\, hip hop\, funk and jazz\, the collective is built on the loose and limber rhythm section tandem of Cetto and Pridgen\, players recognized internationally as contemporary music standard bearers. \nFor this show\, Big Trippin will play in its original form: a raw instrumental quartet\, delivering original music and arrangements with searing fusion melodies expertly placed over house and hip hop-inspired grooves. A night not to miss from one of the US’s most promising up-and-coming jazz groups. \nJohn Palowitch – saxophone\nJavier Santiago – keys\nGiulio Xavier Cetto – bass\nThomas Pridgen – drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/big-trippin/2026-01-15/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T224500
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260106T004136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T004136Z
UID:10011914-1768468500-1768517100@offbeatsf.com
SUMMARY:BIG TRIPPIN
DESCRIPTION:Launched by bassist Giulio Xavier Cetto and former Mars Volta/Thundercat drummer Thomas Pridgen\, Big Trippin is a California-based improvisation-laced vehicle for exploring state-of-the-art grooves. \nWhile the band mainly performs as an instrumental quartet including alto saxophonist John Palowitch and pianist Javier Santiago\, they are known for surprise “collective” shows utilizing California’s most talented artists\, including emcees\, vocalists\, and instrumentalists alike. These vibe masters specialize in getting a party started and keeping the energy bumping for improvisers\, MC’s and dancers alike.\nEncompassing rock\, hip hop\, funk and jazz\, the collective is built on the loose and limber rhythm section tandem of Cetto and Pridgen\, players recognized internationally as contemporary music standard bearers. \nFor this show\, Big Trippin will play in its original form: a raw instrumental quartet\, delivering original music and arrangements with searing fusion melodies expertly placed over house and hip hop-inspired grooves. A night not to miss from one of the US’s most promising up-and-coming jazz groups. \nJohn Palowitch – saxophone\nJavier Santiago – keys\nGiulio Xavier Cetto – bass\nThomas Pridgen – drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/big-trippin/2026-01-15/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T224500
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260105T230707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T230707Z
UID:10011913-1768425300-1768430700@offbeatsf.com
SUMMARY:GX3
DESCRIPTION:San Francisco’s own Giulio Xavier Cetto is a bass-playing dynamo—composer\, vocalist\, and magnetic performer who electrifies audiences with his genre-bending mix of jazz\, classical\, and global sounds\, all steeped in Bay Area soul. Whether commanding an intimate jazz club or lighting up international stages\, Giulio captivates with a presence that’s equal parts skill and charisma. As a sought-after educator\, he’s inspired students coast-to-coast through his masterclasses\, including at the famed Stanford Jazz Workshop. With his highly anticipated debut album and an exciting trio project with East Middle West on the horizon\, Giulio is a visionary force shaping the future of music with boundless creativity.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/gx3/2026-01-14/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260105T230707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T230707Z
UID:10011912-1768417200-1768422600@offbeatsf.com
SUMMARY:GX3
DESCRIPTION:San Francisco’s own Giulio Xavier Cetto is a bass-playing dynamo—composer\, vocalist\, and magnetic performer who electrifies audiences with his genre-bending mix of jazz\, classical\, and global sounds\, all steeped in Bay Area soul. Whether commanding an intimate jazz club or lighting up international stages\, Giulio captivates with a presence that’s equal parts skill and charisma. As a sought-after educator\, he’s inspired students coast-to-coast through his masterclasses\, including at the famed Stanford Jazz Workshop. With his highly anticipated debut album and an exciting trio project with East Middle West on the horizon\, Giulio is a visionary force shaping the future of music with boundless creativity.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/gx3/2026-01-14/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T230000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260104T215952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T215952Z
UID:10011911-1768166100-1768172400@offbeatsf.com
SUMMARY:Ethan Iverson Trio
DESCRIPTION:From co-founding The Bad Plus—the avant-garde trio that redefined jazz and indie rock—to crafting critically acclaimed albums on ECM and Blue Note\, Ethan Iverson is a master of melody and innovation. \nWith collaborations spanning jazz legends like Tom Harrell\, Jack DeJohnette\, and Billy Hart\, his music is as adventurous as it is accessible. Whether commanding the stage\, composing for modern dance\, or publishing sharp-witted jazz criticism\, Iverson continues to shape the sound and conversation of contemporary jazz. \n“A natural\, consistent crowd-pleaser.” – Stereophile “A master of melody.” – Downbeat\n“Better than anyone at melding post-’60s jazz and indie rock.” – The New York Times \nCatch him live and experience the bold\, brilliant artistry of Ethan Iverson!
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/ethan-iverson-trio/2026-01-11/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20260104T215952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T215952Z
UID:10011910-1768158000-1768163400@offbeatsf.com
SUMMARY:Ethan Iverson Trio
DESCRIPTION:From co-founding The Bad Plus—the avant-garde trio that redefined jazz and indie rock—to crafting critically acclaimed albums on ECM and Blue Note\, Ethan Iverson is a master of melody and innovation. \nWith collaborations spanning jazz legends like Tom Harrell\, Jack DeJohnette\, and Billy Hart\, his music is as adventurous as it is accessible. Whether commanding the stage\, composing for modern dance\, or publishing sharp-witted jazz criticism\, Iverson continues to shape the sound and conversation of contemporary jazz. \n“A natural\, consistent crowd-pleaser.” – Stereophile “A master of melody.” – Downbeat\n“Better than anyone at melding post-’60s jazz and indie rock.” – The New York Times \nCatch him live and experience the bold\, brilliant artistry of Ethan Iverson!
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/ethan-iverson-trio/2026-01-11/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T230000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20251231T225155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T225155Z
UID:10011604-1768080600-1768086000@offbeatsf.com
SUMMARY:Joe Block Open Heart Trio
DESCRIPTION:“Block generates excitement that emanates from something hidden within him that is ready to come into being. He could be compared with the young Herbie Hancock whose early risk taking and imagination would keep expanding throughout his legendary career.”\n-All About Jazz \n“Joe Block possesses an ultra sophisticated\, richly textured and deeply personal harmonic palette like none other. He is a vital and most welcome new voice in music who’s already extending the profound documented legacy of how beautiful a piano can sound.”\n-Benny Green \nJoe Block is a Steinway Artist and award-winning pianist\, composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, and musical director from Philadelphia\, PA. Classically trained from the age of two\, he later discovered a deep passion for jazz and went on to study at Columbia University and The Juilliard School. Now based in New York City\, Block has quickly become one of the most sought-after musicians of his generation\, performing and touring internationally with artists including Wynton Marsalis\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Gary Bartz\, and Leslie Odom\, Jr. His work has taken him to many of the world’s most revered stages\, among them Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, Lincoln Center\, and the Apollo Theater. \nRecognized by Jazz at Lincoln Center as one of “jazz’s most promising young composers\,” Block is the recipient of the 2024 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award and was a semi-finalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. He leads his own ensembles—the Open Heart Trio and the Joe Block Quintet—dedicated to presenting his original compositions\, and is a frequent musical director for projects at Jazz at Lincoln Center. \nIn 2025\, Block served as associate musical director and pianist for George Clooney’s Good Night\, and Good Luck on Broadway\, and most recently was musical director for Ornada\, the award-winning Armada Skis feature film accompanied by a live original score. \nBand Lineup:\nJoe Block – piano\nPaul Sikivie – bass\nJerome Gillespie – drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/joe-block-open-heart-trio/2026-01-10/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T201500
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20251231T225155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T225155Z
UID:10011603-1768071600-1768076100@offbeatsf.com
SUMMARY:Joe Block Open Heart Trio
DESCRIPTION:“Block generates excitement that emanates from something hidden within him that is ready to come into being. He could be compared with the young Herbie Hancock whose early risk taking and imagination would keep expanding throughout his legendary career.”\n-All About Jazz \n“Joe Block possesses an ultra sophisticated\, richly textured and deeply personal harmonic palette like none other. He is a vital and most welcome new voice in music who’s already extending the profound documented legacy of how beautiful a piano can sound.”\n-Benny Green \nJoe Block is a Steinway Artist and award-winning pianist\, composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, and musical director from Philadelphia\, PA. Classically trained from the age of two\, he later discovered a deep passion for jazz and went on to study at Columbia University and The Juilliard School. Now based in New York City\, Block has quickly become one of the most sought-after musicians of his generation\, performing and touring internationally with artists including Wynton Marsalis\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Gary Bartz\, and Leslie Odom\, Jr. His work has taken him to many of the world’s most revered stages\, among them Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, Lincoln Center\, and the Apollo Theater. \nRecognized by Jazz at Lincoln Center as one of “jazz’s most promising young composers\,” Block is the recipient of the 2024 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award and was a semi-finalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. He leads his own ensembles—the Open Heart Trio and the Joe Block Quintet—dedicated to presenting his original compositions\, and is a frequent musical director for projects at Jazz at Lincoln Center. \nIn 2025\, Block served as associate musical director and pianist for George Clooney’s Good Night\, and Good Luck on Broadway\, and most recently was musical director for Ornada\, the award-winning Armada Skis feature film accompanied by a live original score. \nBand Lineup:\nJoe Block – piano\nPaul Sikivie – bass\nJerome Gillespie – drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/joe-block-open-heart-trio/2026-01-10/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T230000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062830
CREATED:20251231T225155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T225155Z
UID:10011602-1767994200-1767999600@offbeatsf.com
SUMMARY:Joe Block Open Heart Trio
DESCRIPTION:“Block generates excitement that emanates from something hidden within him that is ready to come into being. He could be compared with the young Herbie Hancock whose early risk taking and imagination would keep expanding throughout his legendary career.”\n-All About Jazz \n“Joe Block possesses an ultra sophisticated\, richly textured and deeply personal harmonic palette like none other. He is a vital and most welcome new voice in music who’s already extending the profound documented legacy of how beautiful a piano can sound.”\n-Benny Green \nJoe Block is a Steinway Artist and award-winning pianist\, composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, and musical director from Philadelphia\, PA. Classically trained from the age of two\, he later discovered a deep passion for jazz and went on to study at Columbia University and The Juilliard School. Now based in New York City\, Block has quickly become one of the most sought-after musicians of his generation\, performing and touring internationally with artists including Wynton Marsalis\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Gary Bartz\, and Leslie Odom\, Jr. His work has taken him to many of the world’s most revered stages\, among them Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, Lincoln Center\, and the Apollo Theater. \nRecognized by Jazz at Lincoln Center as one of “jazz’s most promising young composers\,” Block is the recipient of the 2024 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award and was a semi-finalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. He leads his own ensembles—the Open Heart Trio and the Joe Block Quintet—dedicated to presenting his original compositions\, and is a frequent musical director for projects at Jazz at Lincoln Center. \nIn 2025\, Block served as associate musical director and pianist for George Clooney’s Good Night\, and Good Luck on Broadway\, and most recently was musical director for Ornada\, the award-winning Armada Skis feature film accompanied by a live original score. \nBand Lineup:\nJoe Block – piano\nPaul Sikivie – bass\nJerome Gillespie – drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/joe-block-open-heart-trio/2026-01-09/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T201500
DTSTAMP:20260614T062831
CREATED:20251231T225155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T225155Z
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SUMMARY:Joe Block Open Heart Trio
DESCRIPTION:“Block generates excitement that emanates from something hidden within him that is ready to come into being. He could be compared with the young Herbie Hancock whose early risk taking and imagination would keep expanding throughout his legendary career.”\n-All About Jazz \n“Joe Block possesses an ultra sophisticated\, richly textured and deeply personal harmonic palette like none other. He is a vital and most welcome new voice in music who’s already extending the profound documented legacy of how beautiful a piano can sound.”\n-Benny Green \nJoe Block is a Steinway Artist and award-winning pianist\, composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, and musical director from Philadelphia\, PA. Classically trained from the age of two\, he later discovered a deep passion for jazz and went on to study at Columbia University and The Juilliard School. Now based in New York City\, Block has quickly become one of the most sought-after musicians of his generation\, performing and touring internationally with artists including Wynton Marsalis\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Gary Bartz\, and Leslie Odom\, Jr. His work has taken him to many of the world’s most revered stages\, among them Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, Lincoln Center\, and the Apollo Theater. \nRecognized by Jazz at Lincoln Center as one of “jazz’s most promising young composers\,” Block is the recipient of the 2024 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award and was a semi-finalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. He leads his own ensembles—the Open Heart Trio and the Joe Block Quintet—dedicated to presenting his original compositions\, and is a frequent musical director for projects at Jazz at Lincoln Center. \nIn 2025\, Block served as associate musical director and pianist for George Clooney’s Good Night\, and Good Luck on Broadway\, and most recently was musical director for Ornada\, the award-winning Armada Skis feature film accompanied by a live original score. \nBand Lineup:\nJoe Block – piano\nPaul Sikivie – bass\nJerome Gillespie – drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/joe-block-open-heart-trio/2026-01-09/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T223000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062831
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SUMMARY:Joe Block Open Heart Trio
DESCRIPTION:“Block generates excitement that emanates from something hidden within him that is ready to come into being. He could be compared with the young Herbie Hancock whose early risk taking and imagination would keep expanding throughout his legendary career.”\n-All About Jazz \n“Joe Block possesses an ultra sophisticated\, richly textured and deeply personal harmonic palette like none other. He is a vital and most welcome new voice in music who’s already extending the profound documented legacy of how beautiful a piano can sound.”\n-Benny Green \nJoe Block is a Steinway Artist and award-winning pianist\, composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, and musical director from Philadelphia\, PA. Classically trained from the age of two\, he later discovered a deep passion for jazz and went on to study at Columbia University and The Juilliard School. Now based in New York City\, Block has quickly become one of the most sought-after musicians of his generation\, performing and touring internationally with artists including Wynton Marsalis\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Gary Bartz\, and Leslie Odom\, Jr. His work has taken him to many of the world’s most revered stages\, among them Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, Lincoln Center\, and the Apollo Theater. \nRecognized by Jazz at Lincoln Center as one of “jazz’s most promising young composers\,” Block is the recipient of the 2024 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award and was a semi-finalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. He leads his own ensembles—the Open Heart Trio and the Joe Block Quintet—dedicated to presenting his original compositions\, and is a frequent musical director for projects at Jazz at Lincoln Center. \nIn 2025\, Block served as associate musical director and pianist for George Clooney’s Good Night\, and Good Luck on Broadway\, and most recently was musical director for Ornada\, the award-winning Armada Skis feature film accompanied by a live original score. \nBand Lineup:\nJoe Block – piano\nPaul Sikivie – bass\nJerome Gillespie – drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/joe-block-open-heart-trio/2026-01-08/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T201500
DTSTAMP:20260614T062831
CREATED:20251231T225155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T225155Z
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SUMMARY:Joe Block Open Heart Trio
DESCRIPTION:“Block generates excitement that emanates from something hidden within him that is ready to come into being. He could be compared with the young Herbie Hancock whose early risk taking and imagination would keep expanding throughout his legendary career.”\n-All About Jazz \n“Joe Block possesses an ultra sophisticated\, richly textured and deeply personal harmonic palette like none other. He is a vital and most welcome new voice in music who’s already extending the profound documented legacy of how beautiful a piano can sound.”\n-Benny Green \nJoe Block is a Steinway Artist and award-winning pianist\, composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, and musical director from Philadelphia\, PA. Classically trained from the age of two\, he later discovered a deep passion for jazz and went on to study at Columbia University and The Juilliard School. Now based in New York City\, Block has quickly become one of the most sought-after musicians of his generation\, performing and touring internationally with artists including Wynton Marsalis\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Gary Bartz\, and Leslie Odom\, Jr. His work has taken him to many of the world’s most revered stages\, among them Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, Lincoln Center\, and the Apollo Theater. \nRecognized by Jazz at Lincoln Center as one of “jazz’s most promising young composers\,” Block is the recipient of the 2024 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award and was a semi-finalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. He leads his own ensembles—the Open Heart Trio and the Joe Block Quintet—dedicated to presenting his original compositions\, and is a frequent musical director for projects at Jazz at Lincoln Center. \nIn 2025\, Block served as associate musical director and pianist for George Clooney’s Good Night\, and Good Luck on Broadway\, and most recently was musical director for Ornada\, the award-winning Armada Skis feature film accompanied by a live original score. \nBand Lineup:\nJoe Block – piano\nPaul Sikivie – bass\nJerome Gillespie – drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/joe-block-open-heart-trio/2026-01-08/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T223000
DTSTAMP:20260614T062831
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SUMMARY:Isaias Medellin's Solar X-Tet
DESCRIPTION:Solar X-Tet is an experimental\, progressive jazz collective centered around the compositions and drumming of Isaias Medellin.\nOriginally from San Antonio\, Texas\, Isaias Medellin relocated to Oakland in 2024 and has quickly made a name for himself in the Bay Area as one of the most unique and intense voices on the drum set. Previous to Solar X-Tet\, Isaias released the album\, Pure Deliverance\, in 2021 on the LA label Minaret Records as the bandleader of his own group\, “Medellin Collection.” Blending the sounds of 1970’s Afro-Brazilian avant garde jazz fusion\, progressive rock\, and electronic experimentalism\, Isaias Medellin’s Solar X-Tet is an exploration and expression of love and pain through collective improvisation. \nBand Lineup:\nChili Corder\, Guitar\nShangyu Hsu\, EWI\nJulian Lopez\, Keys\nAustin West\, Bass\nIsaias Medellin\, Drum
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/isaias-medellins-solar-x-tet/2026-01-07/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T201500
DTSTAMP:20260614T062831
CREATED:20251231T225214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T225214Z
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SUMMARY:Isaias Medellin's Solar X-Tet
DESCRIPTION:Solar X-Tet is an experimental\, progressive jazz collective centered around the compositions and drumming of Isaias Medellin.\nOriginally from San Antonio\, Texas\, Isaias Medellin relocated to Oakland in 2024 and has quickly made a name for himself in the Bay Area as one of the most unique and intense voices on the drum set. Previous to Solar X-Tet\, Isaias released the album\, Pure Deliverance\, in 2021 on the LA label Minaret Records as the bandleader of his own group\, “Medellin Collection.” Blending the sounds of 1970’s Afro-Brazilian avant garde jazz fusion\, progressive rock\, and electronic experimentalism\, Isaias Medellin’s Solar X-Tet is an exploration and expression of love and pain through collective improvisation. \nBand Lineup:\nChili Corder\, Guitar\nShangyu Hsu\, EWI\nJulian Lopez\, Keys\nAustin West\, Bass\nIsaias Medellin\, Drum
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/isaias-medellins-solar-x-tet/2026-01-07/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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