“It’s vaudevillian in its delivery, dark and soaring at once.” - SF Fun Cheap Parlor Tricks is the world's first and foremost industrial ragtime band, a hot-music quartet led with sultry vocals, resonator guitar, upright bass and horn or drums. The music is a mix of swing, jazz standards, vaudeville and originals -- all distinguished...
Kathy Stephan brings torch songs, swing standards, and a touch of twang to the Comstock Saloon’s polished‑but‑raucous barroom. Her voice leans into the room’s natural reverb, floating over brushed drums, piano, and upright bass while cocktails clink and the lights stay low. Expect classic tunes, a few deep‑cut surprises, and the kind of between‑song banter...
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...
James Gallagher is an American jazz drummer and educator from Northern California, currently living in Manhattan. He is a resident performer at the prestigious SFJazz Center. After attending Berklee College of Music in Boston on a scholarship, James returned to the West Coast, where he quickly began performing regularly around San Francisco with the top...
Paris 75’s rotating jazz bands turn this corner of North Beach into a little slice of the Left Bank. Each week a different small ensemble—trios, quartets, and vocal groups—leans into swing, standards, and café‑style jazz that pairs naturally with wine, cocktails, charcuterie, and late‑night conversation. The vibe is intimate and unhurried: close‑up solos, brushed drums,...
Mike Olmos has become one the most in demand jazz musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area while maintaining a frequent national and international performance/touring schedule. In the Bay, Mike has been performing with various bands such as the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Pete Escovedo, Wil Blades,...
Jazz Trio, Jason Movrich & Friends playing their Blues, Soul and Funk tunes. Jason Movrich vocals and guitar Joe Carusi on drums Eric Goodwill on bass
Saxophonist Howard Wiley and pianist/organist Chris Siebert are longtime collaborators and central figures in the San Francisco jazz and swing scene.
Ian Carey | Trumpet Kasey Knudsen | Alto saxophone Joyce Todd McBride | Piano Stacy Starkweather | Bass Scott Amendola | Drums Joyce Todd McBride is a pianist, composer, singer and arranger from Berkeley, California. Withwide-ranging interests and a musical background to match, Joyce is delighted to share her newjazz album The Night-time Violets Bloom...
Adam Shulman – piano Eric Markowitz – bass Smith Dobson – drums Known for her deep and thoughtful interpretations of the Great American Songbook, San Francisco Bay Area native Lori Carsillo was raised on a healthy diet of Julie London, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, and other jazz greats and was augmented by an...
Channeling the dark wit and biting social commentary of the 70’s, multi-instrumentalist William Johnston has sharpened his songwriting craft to a deadly edge, ready to cut the wires of the systems that keep us in place. Think the acidity of Steely Dan with the smooth finish of Al Green- too modern to be Retro Soul...
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Eric Wyatt, the renowned Brooklyn-born saxophonist whose electrifying performances have captivated audiences worldwide. Leading bands across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Eric brings a lifetime of rich musical heritage and soulful expression to every note. With albums like Borough of Kings, The Golden Rule 4 Sonny, and Look...
