Howard Wiley | TenorJoel Behrman | TrumpetRyan Pate | GuitarAdam Carlson | DrumsRuthie Dineen | PianoAndrew Lion | Bass Co-led by pianist/composer Ruthie Dineen and bassist/composer Andrew Lion, Negative Press Project is a forward-thinking chamber jazz ensemble known for richly orchestrated original works that bridge jazz, classical, and contemporary forms. The group celebrates the release of its fifth studio recording, Cycles I, their most...
Howard Wiley | Tenor Joel Behrman | Trumpet Ryan Pate | Guitar Adam Carlson | Drums Ruthie Dineen | Piano Andrew Lion | Bass Co-led by pianist/composer Ruthie Dineen and bassist/composer Andrew Lion, Negative Press Project is a forward-thinking chamber jazz ensemble known for richly orchestrated original works that bridge jazz, classical, and contemporary forms. The group celebrates the release of its fifth...
Transport yourself to the Rive Gauche without leaving Fillmore Street. Chouquet's invites you to experience "Jazz on the Patio," a long-standing neighborhood tradition that pairs world-class live music with the breezy elegance of a classic French bistro. Set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping corridors, this event offers a high-fidelity...
Experience the ultimate "living theater" of North Beach as The Magic School Busk takes up their weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window. Positioned at the vibrant, sun-soaked corner of Stockton and Columbus, this high-energy busking collective captures the spontaneous spirit of the neighborhood. The performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and...
The Lucky Horseshoe hosts its long-standing Bluegrass Jam every Sunday afternoon. Unlike a typical circle jam, this is a unique "performance" jam where musicians take to the stage to play into microphones for a live crowd. It’s an intermediate-to-advanced level session that brings together the best of the Bay Area’s roots and bluegrass community, turning...
Live Music is BACK at Pier 23 Cafe! Join us for a fun afternoon filled with jammin’ blues sounds from professional musicians and budding artists. We are supporting local talent on all levels. Grab a drink, a bite and be ready to dance. Bring your friends, we can’t wait to see you.
Blues Power is a San Francisco blues project led by Mark Naftalin, known as a legendary pianist, producer, and blues advocate. The core band members typically include Mark Naftalin on keyboards, along with a rotating lineup of top Bay Area blues musicians such as bassist Dave McDaniel and drummer Sam Chapman. Blues Power is celebrated...
Now entering its second year, Jazz Mafia’s Monthly Residency has become a laboratory for magic—unexpected collaborations, long-awaited reunions, spontaneous experiments that somehow turn into fan favorites, and the kind of once-in-a-room moments that help define the Bay Area scene. To launch 2026, we’re taking that spirit to the extreme by bringing in one of the...
Open jam session hosted by Ben Stolorow, piano; Peter Barshay, bass; Vince Lateano, drums. Part of the Bird & Beckett Which Way West? / You Name It! series (Sundays 5–7pm). Seating is limited — reservations recommended: 415-586-3733. Suggested contribution: $20–30; students $10–15; younger kids free.
Relax and unwind from the week with us every other Sunday with the classic jazz vocal stylings of @marissa_m_sings and a rotating cast of friends on musical accompaniment. Because Sundays at Otherwise Brewing are just better with sunshine, drinks, and live music.
Settle into a Sunday evening that feels straight out of a New Orleans daydream as Gaucho brings their signature hot-club–inspired jazz to Brenda’s French Soul Food. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the band turns the Polk Street institution into a warm, swinging supper room, mixing Django-style gypsy jazz, classic standards, and soulful improvisations that...
Sweden’s Queen of Swing, Gunhild Carling, is a world-renowned jazz multi-instrumentalist, singer, and entertainer celebrated for her electrifying stage presence. Born into a family of musicians, she began performing at a young age and quickly became known for her dazzling ability to play trombone, trumpet, recorder, bagpipes, harmonica, piano, harp, and even multiple trumpets at...
