This Saturday, join two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Nadia, Pachamama band, Andean costumed dancers and special guest master violinist Georges Lammam for a magical, musical night in a historic speakeasy.
Step into the golden age of San Francisco at Comstock Saloon, where What’s Cookin’ with Mark Patron serves up a high-fidelity soundtrack of hard-bop and soul-jazz. Performing in a room that has remained virtually unchanged since 1907, the group blends the historic "Barbary Coast" atmosphere with a polished, modern musicality. Whether you're seated at the...
Experience the resurgence of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown nightlife at the Lion’s Den. Tucked away on Wentworth Place, this bi-level lounge and performance space blends modern cocktail culture with the East meets West spirit of the Chinatown’s golden age. Every week, the venue transforms into a unique destination for live music, featuring a rotating roster...
Armen Krakirian is an accomplished trumpeter and private teacher based in the Bay Area, California. Holding a degree in Jazz Trumpet Performance from Oberlin Conservatory (2023), Armen's musical journey has been enriched under the mentorship of the renowned jazz virtuoso, Dr. Eddie Henderson. Passionate about both performance and education, Armen has shared the stage with...
Collectivity is a jazz/funk, psychedelic soul band originally formed in Shanghai, China and now based in the SF Bay Area. We're talking about blistering energy and genre blending from an ensemble of world class musicians with a focus on exploration through collective improvisation. Upbeat grooves, soulful guitar work and tight arrangements are things to expect...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring the iconic trio of Lavay Smith, Danny Armstrong, and Chris Siebert! Vocalist Lavay Smith delivers sultry, classic jazz and blues alongside the powerful trombone and vocals of Danny Armstrong. Musical director Chris Siebert on the house Hammond organ.
Eddie Mininfield, known as Eddie M, is an American musician. As a saxophonist, he was a member of Sheila E‘s touring band, and also toured with Prince on his Purple Rain Tour. Since the early 1980s, Eddie has toured/performed and recorded with artists such as Stevie Nicks, Aretha Franklin, Verdine White, Beyoncé, Eric Benét, Teena Marie, Wayman Tisdale, Stevie Wonder, Paula Abdul, Jesse Johnson, Acoustic Alchemy, Martha Munizzi, Yolanda Adams and others. Eddie M is...
Jazz Mafia and vocalist Tiffany Austin return to Keys Bistro with a fresh set of music that reflects years of collaboration and shared creativity. The performance blends their original compositions with innovative arrangements of seldom-heard jazz gems. Tiffany’s artistry goes beyond singing melodies—she improvises, performs vocalise versions of hard-swinging classics, and even becomes part of...
Earl Thomas Bluestory Telling A New Story About the Blues Step into Bluestory — the electrifying new production by Earl Thomas Created exclusively for the Biscuits & Blues intimate cabaret setting, Thomas strips the blues to its bare soul and rebuilds it as pure theatre. With acoustic slide guitar, stand up bass, drums, and harmonica,...
“Singer Tyreek McDole became the second man to win the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. (2023)” - Michael Barris, Downbeat Magazine HVLT is a forward-thinking electric ensemble that explores modern hip-hop, pop, R&B, and folk through the improvisational language and discipline of jazz. Rooted in deep musicianship and collective listening, the band reimagines...
Eddie Mininfield, known as Eddie M, is an American musician. As a saxophonist, he was a member of Sheila E‘s touring band, and also toured with Prince on his Purple Rain Tour. Since the early 1980s, Eddie has toured/performed and recorded with artists such as Stevie Nicks, Aretha Franklin, Verdine White, Beyoncé, Eric Benét, Teena Marie, Wayman Tisdale, Stevie Wonder, Paula Abdul, Jesse Johnson, Acoustic Alchemy, Martha Munizzi, Yolanda Adams and others. Eddie M is...
Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...
