Jinx Jones has been twice nominated for Male Rockabilly Artist of the Year by the Ameripolitan Music Awards, has received gold and platinum record awards for his work with R&B divas, En Vogue, has won songwriting awards and has been recognized as one of the hottest acts on the San Francisco music scene. In Jinx...

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...

Noah Mogor is a bassist and musical collaborator based in the Bay Area. Originally born in Germany, Noah got their musical start in Santa Cruz, California, influenced by a love for jazz/fusion artists like Jaco Pastorious, Wayne Krantz, and Herbie Hancock, and electronic music from the likes of Squarepusher and Aphex Twin. Unexpectedly taking part...

Guitarist Prawit Siriwat and bassist/composer Daniel Durst have been close collaborators for over a decade, first connecting in New York’s creative music scene and now continuing their partnership in California. Siriwat, who has performed at venues including National Sawdust, Le Poisson Rouge, and The Stone, brings a folk-inflected lyricism and improvisational spirit to the duo....

The Blu Beatz sound is a combination of Jazz, Blues, RnB, Rock & Roll, Pop, Salsa, Latin Jazz, Brazilian, Afro-Caribbean, Folk, Classical, Afro, Middle Eastern & Eastern rhythms and some more!

Jose Simioni Trio's live performance at The Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Tony Stead on the organ.

Tickets “The Jimmy Grant Trio performs primarily in the style of Django Reinhardt, infusing swing era pieces, original work, and traditional gypsy tunes with the jazz guitar pioneer’s crunchy rhythms and hot harmonies. Jimmy Grant was recently a finalist in the John Lennon songwriting competition for his original song “Insomnia,” and also had an interview...

Tickets “The Jimmy Grant Trio performs primarily in the style of Django Reinhardt, infusing swing era pieces, original work, and traditional gypsy tunes with the jazz guitar pioneer’s crunchy rhythms and hot harmonies. Jimmy Grant was recently a finalist in the John Lennon songwriting competition for his original song “Insomnia,” and also had an interview...

Catch the incredible Tara DeMoulin live- blending jazz rock and American standards with soul and style. Food, drinks, tasty bites and vocals. Settle in for a night to remember at Petit Lil’s.

Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area’s newest and hottest jazz and swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. Enjoy an evening of swing, hard bop, and even some classic pop favorites performed only the way they can! This...

At just 23 years of age, Graham is a young gun making a name for himself in the world of Jazz today. A dyed-in-the-wool bebop pianist, he seeks to uphold the tradition of Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Kenny Dorham, and Barry Harris, among others, and treats their music equally as soul food, and...

Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area’s newest and hottest jazz and swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. Enjoy an evening of swing, hard bop, and even some classic pop favorites performed only the way they can! This...

Lisa Kindred is a renowned blues, folk, and rock singer based in Mill Valley, California, widely admired for her soulful voice and deep connection to blues music. She grew up in Buffalo, New York, and immersed herself in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s, often sharing the stage with legends like Bob Dylan....

Known for their garage rock sound and motorcycle gang asthetic, the Rustangs will rock Otherwise Brewing for North Beach First Fridays.

Love-Centric. Soul-Crafted. Groove-Infused. AgapeSoul fuses soul, funk, jazz, and R&B into a sound that’s undeniably soulful and deeply uplifting. Led by bassist and visionary Darryl Anders, the band delivers tight rhythms, rich harmonies, and infectious feel-good energy. Fronted by powerhouse vocalists Fred Ross and Sonya Distel, and anchored by an electrifying rhythm section—Anders on bass,...

North Beach New Orleans

Jake Sampson is a blues singer, songwriter, and bassist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, originally from Detroit. Since moving to California in the early 1980s, he has been known for his dedication to exploring the diverse and rich shades of blues music rather than sticking to clichés or covers. Influenced profoundly by Motown...

After 25 years as the lead vocalist for Santana, Tony Lindsay has garnered 11 Grammy awards, traveled on numerous world tours and recorded on seven Santana CDs: Milagro (1992), Supernatural (1999), Shaman (2002), Ceremony (2003), Food for Thought (2004), Ultimate Santana (2007), Multi-Dimensional Warrior (2008). In addition to many Grammy Show performances, Tony’s time with...

After 25 years as the lead vocalist for Santana, Tony Lindsay has garnered 11 Grammy awards, traveled on numerous world tours and recorded on seven Santana CDs: Milagro (1992), Supernatural (1999), Shaman (2002), Ceremony (2003), Food for Thought (2004), Ultimate Santana (2007), Multi-Dimensional Warrior (2008). In addition to many Grammy Show performances, Tony’s time with...

The Wolves are a dynamic Chicago Blues band led by harmonica player and vocalist Matias Tasley. They are known for their electric shows featuring classics from Muddy Waters, Little Walter, and Junior Wells. Tasley honed his craft in Chicago, playing with legends like John Primer and James Wheeler, absorbing authentic blues at Rosa’s Blues Lounge....

Hilary Gardner and The Lonesome Pines make their San Francisco debut at Keys Jazz Bistro on October 5. Fresh from appearances at NYC’s Dizzy’s Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center) and Birdland and a summer tour to the Rochester International Jazz Festival and stages in London and Venice, the group brings its evocative sound—singing to the...

Chili Corder is a “recovering jazz guitarist” that plays with Solar X Tet, ZHENIIA, and Veotis Latchison.

Hilary Gardner and The Lonesome Pines make their San Francisco debut at Keys Jazz Bistro on October 5. Fresh from appearances at NYC’s Dizzy’s Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center) and Birdland and a summer tour to the Rochester International Jazz Festival and stages in London and Venice, the group brings its evocative sound—singing to the...

Join us for an evening of jazz standards, peppered with bossa nova & bolero. Alexendra Rieloff- vocals  Rob Bassinette- bass Mark Holzinger- guitar Fabrice Urrizalqui- drums No Cover/No Reservations. Thank you for supporting live music

A fun and funky mix of some of the finest musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. This group throws down the jams, covering various styles, plus their own well-crafted originals. Tunes and genres are mixed and stirred to create the band's signature danceable 'stew.' Delivering tight, energetic arrangements with punchy vocals is what they...

Sheldon Alexander is a professional drummer, educator and composer from the bay area who specializes in Jazz, R&B, Funk, Soul and other Afro-rooted genres. With his strong musical background, he received his undergraduate degree from the prestigious California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, CA. Through dedication, passion and an unwavering commitment to his craft, Sheldon has...

Alexandra returns with a performance of Jazz Standards, Bossa Nova & Bolero. Featuring: Alexandra Rieloff, vocals, Mark Holzinger guitar & Rob Bassinette bass.

Monthly jazz jam session led by multi-instrumentalist Smith Dobson and his quartet. Every first Tuesday 8-11pm at Specs! All musicians welcome, bring your instruments! Smith Dobson is a highly respected figure in Bay Area jazz, known for his deep musical roots and versatile performances across ensembles and solo settings.

Lisa Kindred is a renowned blues, folk, and rock singer based in Mill Valley, California, widely admired for her soulful voice and deep connection to blues music. She grew up in Buffalo, New York, and immersed herself in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s, often sharing the stage with legends like Bob Dylan....

Jose Simioni Trio's live performance at The Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Tony Stead on the organ.

Bay Area multi-instrumentalist Smith Dobson continues the Horns of SF series at Keys Jazz Bistro on the saxophone, with his long-running quartet, featuring Keith Saunders on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass, and Tony Johnson on drums. The quartet, which held court every Tuesday for nearly a decade at the now defunct Club Deluxe, will be...

Weekly jazz jam with rotating hosts. No cover; $5–$10 donation requested.

Bay Area multi-instrumentalist Smith Dobson continues the Horns of SF series at Keys Jazz Bistro on the saxophone, with his long-running quartet, featuring Keith Saunders on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass, and Tony Johnson on drums. The quartet, which held court every Tuesday for nearly a decade at the now defunct Club Deluxe, will be...

Robert Kennedy is a Hammond organist, pianist, accordionist, vocalist, and composer born and raised in the American South and calling the San Francisco bay area his home since 1988. He has released two albums as a leader of organ-centered jazz combos, and appears as a sideman on recordings of straight-ahead and acoustic / hot-club jazz,...

Qualia is the auditory outfit spearheaded by Alison Niedbalski. Born in Alabama and raised in the South (Bend, IN), her devotion to music became apparent early on by the hours she spent spinning records, playing classical piano, and arguing with other children who "loved" the Beatles but had never heard of Harry Nilsson. After coming...

Ghost Town Messengers is a guitar trio from San Francisco, CA. Driving jazz fusion with a particularly groove oriented and instrumentally rich approach. All seasoned jazz session players the Ghost Town Messengers have been playing together in different combos and pickup gigs for decades. Wishing to focus on the guitar trio format, their music emotes...

Robert Kennedy is a Hammond organist, pianist, accordionist, vocalist, and composer born and raised in the American South and calling the San Francisco bay area his home since 1988. He has released two albums as a leader of organ-centered jazz combos, and appears as a sideman on recordings of straight-ahead and acoustic / hot-club jazz,...

The blues guitarist, singer, and painter has been a Bay Area legend for over five decades. Dubbed the Blues Professor by John Lee Hooker, Mike Henderson plays the Saloon monthly.

Keys favorite Kenny Washington always brings concert thrills and spills to Keys. Don’t miss out on one of our very own world class bay area artists! Kenny Washington has thrilled audiences across the globe with his soulful interpretations, seemingly limitless range, and inventive scatting. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington appeared in 2013...

Founded in 2021 in the vibrant heart of San Francisco, Zoo Notes is a dynamic quartet that blends the infectious grooves of funk jazz with the intricate improvisations of modern jazz. With a sound inspired by the likes of Medeski Martin & Wood, The New Mastersounds, and John Scofield, the band has quickly carved out...

Soulful blues Today's lineup includes Arne Frager on bass, Richard Wood on keys, Dave Powell on guitar and Martin Cunningham on drums... https://www.facebook.com/groups/mmllk/

Instrumental jazz fusion with a funky groove

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers have performed at many of the top festivals and concert venues in the US, Europe, Japan and Canada. They have headlined at Jazz At Lincoln Center on New Year’s Eve, and were featured at the official Oscars after-party in Hollywood. Performing classics and obscure gems from the...

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers have performed at many of the top festivals and concert venues in the US, Europe, Japan and Canada. They have headlined at Jazz At Lincoln Center on New Year’s Eve, and were featured at the official Oscars after-party in Hollywood. Performing classics and obscure gems from the...

Folk and funk had a baby and it was born in Oakland, California! Your favorite new band in the Bay covers Houndmouth, Amy Winehouse, Parcels, and more.

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Vocalist Rhonda Benin breezes in with a jazzy/soulful take on the tunes of Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers, along with classic standards and Rhonda’s original tunes. “Rhonda Benin is a tremendously assured singer who inhabits the celebratory zone where jazz, soul and blues fraternize freely.” Joining Rhonda will be John R. Burr (piano), Ron Belcher...

As part of San Francisco Fleet Week’s Neighborhood Concert Program, Transamerica Pyramid Center welcomes the First Marine Division Band Brass Quintet under the direction of MSgt LeAnn Splitter. The band will perform live on Sunday, October 12th, at 5:30pm at the Transamerica Redwood Park, a charming green space located at the foot of one of...

Vocalist Rhonda Benin breezes in with a jazzy/soulful take on the tunes of Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers, along with classic standards and Rhonda’s original tunes. “Rhonda Benin is a tremendously assured singer who inhabits the celebratory zone where jazz, soul and blues fraternize freely.” Joining Rhonda will be John R. Burr (piano), Ron Belcher...

Jinx Jones has been twice nominated for Male Rockabilly Artist of the Year by the Ameripolitan Music Awards, has received gold and platinum record awards for his work with R&B divas, En Vogue, has won songwriting awards and has been recognized as one of the hottest acts on the San Francisco music scene. In Jinx...

Nico Colucci, a dynamic jazz saxophonist, brings a vibrant energy to every performance, blending his diverse influences from R&B, Funk, Pop, and ethnocentric grooves with a solid jazz foundation. As a graduate of the Vail Jazz Workshop, a YoungArts Honorable Mention recipient, and an alumnus of the Brubeck Jazz Summit, Nico has established himself as...

Jose Simioni Trio's live performance at The Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Tony Stead on the organ.

Patrick Wolff is a jazz saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. His playing has been characterized by a focus on lyricism and an embrace of the whole lineage of jazz styles. For this special show, he is joined by Mike Rodriguez, one...

Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals. This high-energy performance features an all-star lineup, including guitarist Kai Lyons, percussion master Ernesto, bassist Mazar, and the incomparable Einar Leliebre Nuñez, whose fiery rhythms and soaring voice bring the soul of...

Early set hosted by Robert Kennedy, answering the time honored question: how many accordions is too many accordions? Robert Kennedy is a San-Francisco-based jazz organist, accordionist, pianist, and composer. He has released two albums as a leader of organ-centered jazz combos, and appears as a sideman on recordings of straight-ahead and acoustic / hot-club jazz,...

The Cottontails are one of San Francisco's most exciting musical groups, playing a wide range of styles ranging from 20'/30's Gatsby-era jazz, classic 40's swing, and vintage 50's/60's R&B. The band's versatility allows it to accommodate many settings, from quiet acoustic duo to jazz quintet, to full dance band with horns and guitar. Able to...

Ned Boynton Jazz Trio performs 4-6pm FridayOctober 17, 2025. Drop in for a late afternoon bite & beverage to enjoy great live music. Catch our Waterfront Gallery artist reception at the same time. Pier 23 Cafe supports local creatives. Bring a friend!

For over 20 years, Bay Area band Highwater Blues has entertained crowds with its unique mix of R&B, blues and rock. The band is a 5 piece group fronted by a powerful female vocalist. Michael Pierce - Tenor Sax Suzanne Rose - Vocals Simon Govan-Smith - Guitar Robi Bean - Drums Valerie Marchant - Bass

Ned Boynton Jazz Trio performs 4-6pm Friday October 17, 2025. Drop in for a late afternoon bite & beverage to enjoy great live music. Catch our Waterfront Gallery artist reception at the same time. Pier 23 Cafe supports local creatives. Bring a friend!

Please join us as we celebrate the music of Tania Maria, Joe Sample and Randy Crawford, Al Jarreau, Grover Washington,Phyllis Hyman, Azymuth, Ramsey Lewis, George Duke, Airto and Flora Purim, Spyro Gyra- all artists featured on KBLX from 1979 to the early 90’s. Ashley Jemison, Alto Sax; Gary Brown, Bass; Deszon Claiborne, Drums; Michaelle Goerlitz,...

North Beach New Orleans

Jon Lawton is one of the best Folk, Blues, Americana singer/songwriters you’ve never heard of. He has been writing, recording and performing for decades. Jon plays an always interesting blend of original and traditional blues, country and folk music. Big Bill Broonzy, Brownie McGhee, John Lee Hooker, Hank Snow, Steve Earle, Pete Seeger, and Merle...

For this special Keys outing, Mary Stallings teams up with Bruce Forman for a special salute to the longstanding partnership between jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass. In a career that has spanned over 65 years, international jazz vocal legend Mary Stallings has earned a unique place in modern jazz. After decades of performing...

For this special Keys outing, Mary Stallings teams up with Bruce Forman for a special salute to the longstanding partnership between jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass. In a career that has spanned over 65 years, international jazz vocal legend Mary Stallings has earned a unique place in modern jazz. After decades of performing...

Internationally renowned violinist, composer and two-time Grammy Award-winner Mads Tolling is a former member of the Turtle Island Quartet and The Stanley Clarke Band. As a current member of Bob Weir & Wolf Bros, Mads has appeared on three record releases and performed at over a hundred concerts. Mads Tolling & The Mads Men bring...

Gus Hurteau is an Oakland native and multi-instrumentalist based in New York. Gus started playing music at age six, and has performed in genres from punk to progressive metal to jazz, on drums, bass, keyboards, and of course, his main love, the vibraphone. Gus studied jazz performance at the New School in New York, and...

Nathan (piano/keyboards) crafts sensitive, playful, deeply-felt music, tonight with trusted collaborator Keith Waters (electric bass). Nathan's compositions and improvisations navigate the inner spaces between jazz, folk, and soul musics, melting together discarded records and old baseball cards and browning Bay leaves to create a heartening night of tunes, good for dancing or lounging or lingering...

Internationally renowned violinist, composer and two-time Grammy Award-winner Mads Tolling is a former member of the Turtle Island Quartet and The Stanley Clarke Band. As a current member of Bob Weir & Wolf Bros, Mads has appeared on three record releases and performed at over a hundred concerts. Mads Tolling & The Mads Men bring...

The big guy from out West and larger than life energy (he’s also 6’5’) performer, guitarist, singer, banjoist, songwriter, composer, entertainer, musical historian and teacher Mitch Polzak wears his heart on his sleeve and his playing in his heart. Polzak performs rockabilly and 60’s country music with the religious fervor of Jerry Lee Lewis and...

Gavin Halloran is a Jazz Saxophonist born and raised in the East Bay. Halloran’s inspiration comes from the tenormen of old, raised in the sounds of Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster and Don Byas. Halloran has worked across the scene now for over a decade with the Bay Area’s very best in Straight Ahead. Notable performances...

Lisa Kindred is a renowned blues, folk, and rock singer based in Mill Valley, California, widely admired for her soulful voice and deep connection to blues music. She grew up in Buffalo, New York, and immersed herself in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s, often sharing the stage with legends like Bob Dylan....

Jose Simioni Trio's live performance at The Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Tony Stead on the organ.

This ensemble will be creating fresh arrangements of jazz standards and modern tunes in the tradition of the Keith Jarrett trio. Grant Levin is a jazz pianist and composer based in San Francisco. Born in San Diego, California, he began studying the piano at age 5. He attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where he...

This ensemble will be creating fresh arrangements of jazz standards and modern tunes in the tradition of the Keith Jarrett trio. Grant Levin is a jazz pianist and composer based in San Francisco. Born in San Diego, California, he began studying the piano at age 5. He attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where he...

Mark Yee - Sax/Keyboard Mike McKevitt - Lead Guitar Mike Dingle - Rhythm Guitar/Vocals Bruce Slesinger - Drums Bruce Ducheneaux - Bass

Amina Goodyear teaches Middle Eastern Dance 6:30PM Georges Lammam Ensemble performs

Pianist and Composer Dahveed Behroozi is a San Francisco Bay Area based musician. His focus is in jazz, classical, and new music. Behroozi’s expansive musical palette comes from a wide array of places that almost seem endless. His group will be featuring world renowned tenor saxophonist Dayna Stephens for an incredibly rare and exquisite display...

A mystical guitar man from a bygone era, David M'ore arrived to L.A in the early 90's committed to alter the musical scene. Club goers and musicians begin to talk about the new kid with the virtuoso aggressive guitar style, raspy vocals, and his high energy fueled Blues-Rock tunes. Now with his second solo album...

Guitarist Ray Obiedo was born and raised in San Francisco Bay Area, At the outset of his career, Obiedo regularly shifted between Jazz and R&B, later touring or recording with a variety of artists including Herbie Hancock (1978-79 Tour), George Duke, Sheila E, Lou Rawls, Grover Washington Jr and most recently, Bob Mintzer’s R&B Big...

This San Franciscan blueswoman is a forerunner for female musicians who write their own rules. She is an inimitable performer with her virtuosic guitar skills, husky contralto, and powerful stage presence. Mike Luggi - Tenor Saxophone Pat Wilder - Guitar/Vocals Logwood Paquettez - Bass Michael Rogers - Drums

Jazz Mafia brings their long-running Stevie Wonder tribute to Keys, celebrating over two decades of interpreting Stevie’s music through their unique blend of jazz, funk, and improvisation. The band explores all corners of his iconic catalog—from deep cuts and B-sides to reimagined classics—delivering a dynamic night of music that goes far beyond the usual favorites....

Neo-soul, funk, and jazz duo featuring Bob Menacho on bass and Reed Michaels (also known as Reed) on a seven-string hybrid guitar.

Jazz Mafia brings their long-running Stevie Wonder tribute to Keys, celebrating over two decades of interpreting Stevie’s music through their unique blend of jazz, funk, and improvisation. The band explores all corners of his iconic catalog—from deep cuts and B-sides to reimagined classics—delivering a dynamic night of music that goes far beyond the usual favorites....

Vocalist & songwriter Suzanna Smith brings elegance, soulful swing, sharp lyricism, and heartfelt storytelling to every performance. Drawing from timeless influences such as Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Horn and Helen Merrill, Smith delivers in a style that’s pure and unadorned. Her appearances also harken back to the days of great show hosts and entertainers...

Ash Stallard is a versatile vocalist rooted in the SF Bay Area music scene. Primarily recognized for her ethereal presence as a jazz vocalist, she has recently emerged as a bandleader, performing with her rhythm section throughout San Francisco. Her work has been featured on KCSM, Jazz in the Neighborhood, and as an artist-in-residence at...

Vocalist & songwriter Suzanna Smith brings elegance, soulful swing, sharp lyricism, and heartfelt storytelling to every performance. Drawing from timeless influences such as Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Horn and Helen Merrill, Smith delivers in a style that’s pure and unadorned. Her appearances also harken back to the days of great show hosts and entertainers...

Wonderful Bay Area based vocalist and performer Valeriana Quevedo returns to Specs with her band for an evening of jazz, Latin, blues and songs from the Great American Songbook.

Hank Maninger and the Jukebox Charlies create a unique Americana/Roots sound. Hank Maniger - Guitar/Vocals Tim Orr - Drums Tim Wagar - Bass

Zack Sanders: A guitarist steeped in the tradition of jazz, Zack Sanders effortlessly navigates the intricacies of standards and the vibrant rhythms of Latin jazz. His original compositions showcase a unique blend of jazz sensibilities with rock influences and modern explorations. He regularly performs with a dynamic quartet featuring some of the region's most esteemed...

Rocking for 47 years The Powell Street Blues Band Yoko Arimichi - Guitar/Vocals Robi Bean - Drums Tim Wagar - Bass

Jose Simioni Trio's live performance at The Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Tony Stead on the organ.

Guitarist Liberty Ellman has been performing on the international jazz scene for many years, having with worked with the likes of Joe Lovano, Greg Osby, Jason Moran, Vijay Iyer, Steve Lehman, Myra Melford, Wadada Leo Smith, JD Allen, and standout vocalists Somi, and Ledisi among others. Performed faculty concerts with Dave Liebman, Mark Turner and...

Fantastic North Beach based jazz and blues guitarist Jose Simioni brings his duo with bassist Sascha Jacobsen to Specs. With a career spanning three decades and performances in renowned venues, Jose's music captivates audiences with his distinctive style and heartfelt melodies. He came to SF from Washington D.C. for a couple of days with the...

Contemporary jazz pianist, keyboardist and composer, Peter Horvath has been perfecting his craft since the age of six when he began taking classical piano lessons. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he attended the Bela Bartok Conservatory of Music. At age 17, he won the National Jazz Combo Competition in Hungary and two years later moved to...

Rayner Brock is a vocalist/musician/songwriter, artistic excellence & quality are his standards. Starting with the electric bass and flowing from there to his voice and guitars & keys. For many years a dedicated side-man, but has now found within himself a strong and musical singer-songwriter on acoustic or electric guitars, and a well rounded engineer/producer...

Dublin Soul is a project led by keyboardist/ singer/ songwriter Eamonn Flynn. Fresh off a European tour where they headlined Porretta Soul in Italy and Howth Blues and Roots in Ireland, they are bringing their unique blend of funky soul music to Keys for a special Halloween show. Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, pianist/ organist and...

Dublin Soul is a project led by keyboardist/ singer/ songwriter Eamonn Flynn. Fresh off a European tour where they headlined Porretta Soul in Italy and Howth Blues and Roots in Ireland, they are bringing their unique blend of funky soul music to Keys for a special Halloween show. Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, pianist/ organist and...

YOSHINOBU TAKEDA, a.k.a. TAKEZO, was born in Kagawa, Japan, and grew up in Kyoto. Takezo began singing in bands and composing music at the age of 12. Among his earliest influences were American movie soundtracks, The Beatles, and Otis Redding. His instincts brought him to San Francisco, California in 1985 to pursue a career in...

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers have performed at many of the top festivals and concert venues in the US, Europe, Japan and Canada. They have headlined at Jazz At Lincoln Center on New Year’s Eve, and were featured at the official Oscars after-party in Hollywood. Performing classics and obscure gems from the...