Swing Shift is all about celebrating classic American swing music, putting their unique spin on the Great American Songbook. Led by Richard Southwick on vocals and guitar, the trio features the talents of Nathan Ladyzhensky on violin and melodica, and Douglas Mandell on double bass. While their focus is on songs from the 1920s right...
Waystone’s jazz jam is every Monday, 6-9pm. Whether you’re a spectator, jazz lover or musician this is for you.
Flavio Souza performs weekly on Mondays at Etcetera Wine bar. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Flavio started music at 14 years old. His main influences were great musicians such as Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Joe Satriani, Sandro Haick and others. He is the owner of Studio Plano 7, which...
Join us for a night of world-class musicianship as GamperDrums presents ZinggFlower: a tribute to Drew Zingg, featuring Michael Emenau, Ben Misterka, Chili Corder, Sascha Jacobsen, and Chris Gamper — five acclaimed artists whose collective backgrounds span jazz, funk, world music, and improvisation. Together, they deliver a dynamic fusion of grooves, textures, and adventurous interplay...
This ensemble of accomplished and versatile musicians celebrates the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Quintette du Hot Club de France. The HCSF borrows the instrumentation of violin, bass, and guitars from the original Hot Club while breathing new life into the music with innovative arrangements of classic tunes and original compositions from...
Silver Bell Jazz Band inspires dancers and listeners all over the Bay Area. The band specializes in ragtime, blues, swing, and dixieland from the early 20th century. They’re known for their authenticity and dedication to the craft as well as their foot-tapping energy
Step into the inner circle of the city's music scene with THE San Francisco Invitational Jam at Tupelo. Held every Monday night from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, this is widely considered the definitive jam session for professional players and serious students of the craft. Hosted by the "nastiest rhythm section this side of South...
The Dave Matthews Blues Band was established in 2002 by David S. Matthews, an East Bay harmonica player (since 1982). The band plays standard blues covers such as “Sweet Home Chicago” in addition to well-known dance tunes like “I’ll Take You There,” and “Feeling Allright.” Aubrey Rose - Guitar David Matthews - Harmonica/Vocals Felix Bannon...
Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties with the sophisticated sounds of Parlor Tricks at the Winter Walk in Union Square! Join us for a midday performance on Tuesday, December 23. Parlor Tricks specializes in classic Speakeasy and 1920s Jazz, transporting audiences to the elegant era of flapper dresses and swinging tunes. The band’s...
Catch some sophisticated grooves just before Christmas with the Fault Line Trio at the Winter Walk in Union Square! While their official music tags lean toward contemporary jazz, the Fault Line Trio is known for blending smooth Jazz with elements of Funk and Soul, creating a sound that is both refined and utterly groovy. Their...
Electrifying, Innovative, Soulful GG Amos has entertained audiences her entire life, but she’s made blues and blues guitar her specialty for the past 35 years. Concert halls, nightclubs, roadhouses, restaurants, festivals, parties, wineries, weddings and wakes she’s played them all! She’s known as a riveting, electrifying performer and unique songwriter and arranger, focusing on the...
Keep the holiday vibes flowing with the unique sound of David Byrd and Byrds of a Feather at the Winter Walk in Union Square! Join us on Tuesday, December 23 for a performance led by saxophonist and vocalist David Byrd. Having grown up in the musical mecca of Chicago's 47th street, Byrd brings a rich...
