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...
Will Bernard is in town performing with some of his long time associates, Adam Klipple and Deszon Claiborne. They will perform a mix of Will’s original music and jazz and soul-jazz classics drawn from the jazz organ trio repertoire. Will and Deszon have been performing together going back to Peter Apfelbaum’s Hieroglyphics ensemble from the...
Experience a stellar evening of world-class jazz as Eugene Pliner & Friends take the stage at Sheba Piano Lounge on Thursday, January 29th, from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. A veteran of the international jazz circuit, pianist Eugene Pliner is known for his technical brilliance and "restless melodicism." This residency offers a dynamic, ever-changing musical...
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...
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,...
Step into the vibrant heart of San Francisco's Chinatown and discover Lion's Den Bar and Lounge, your ultimate destination for electrifying nightlife and unforgettable experiences. With an irresistible fusion of Asian-inspired cocktails, pulsating beats, and a captivating ambiance, Lion's Den sets the stage for a night you won't soon forget.
The Hard Bop Quintet is a jazz group from the San Francisco Bay Area inspired by the fiery style of the early 1960s New York jazz scene. The group began as the brainchild of two Bay Area jazz musicians who grew up together in Santa Cruz, California: trombonist Scott Larson, and trumpeter Jay Sanders -...
Anthony “The Fallbrook Kid” Cullins is a San Diego-based guitar prodigy whose dynamic blend of blues, funk, R&B, and rock has earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting young musicians on the scene today. With a style that’s both soulful and electrifying, he channels the spirit of guitar greats while bringing a...
Together, this trio forms an ensemble that not only honors the rich legacy of jazz but also adds a contemporary flair to the San Francisco's musically historic ambiance. GamperDrums Live with: Cody Anderson, guitar Gary Brown, bass
Bay Area-based Charged Particles (www.chargedparticles.com) features pianist Murray Low, bassist Aaron Germain, and drummer Jon Krosnick, and is celebrating their 33rd year of playing funky Latin jazz. They have toured Indonesia, the U.K., Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, and have performed at famed jazz clubs including Ronnie Scott’s, Birdland, Blues Alley, the Dakota, Yoshi’s, the...
Get ready for a night of rhythmic mastery as Giggles and Licks takes the stage at Tupelo. This funky three-piece soul group is a favorite among the North Beach music community, known for their ability to command a room with nothing more than raw talent and a deep, infectious pocket. Stripping soul music down to...
Will Bernard is in town performing with some of his long time associates, Adam Klipple and Deszon Claiborne. They will perform a mix of Will’s original music and jazz and soul-jazz classics drawn from the jazz organ trio repertoire. Will and Deszon have been performing together going back to Peter Apfelbaum’s Hieroglyphics ensemble from the...
