Sheldon Alexander is a professional drummer, educator, and composer from the bay area that 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 Berkley, California. Through dedication, passion, and an unwavering commitment to his craft, Sheldon has...
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...
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Si Butler Guitar trio (guitar, acoustic bass, drums) plays modern jazz standards, funk, Brazilian.
Christophe Carington is a San Francisco based American jazz guitarist, composer, and arranger – mixing the sounds of Traditional Jazz with Latin, Eastern European folk, and Classical to forge his own energetic, yet romantic style of acoustic guitar playing. Experiencing Carington Swing live is to be transported back to a 1930's Parisian café. Their fiery,...
Radio Sophia is an instrumental musical collaboration between David Boyce (Saxophones, Loops, Effects), Michael Cavaseno (Guitar, Loops, Effects) and Zori Marinova (Percussion: Congas, Bongos, Cajon, Etc). The trio's sound can be described as Groovy, Soulful Mix of Jazz, Pop, RnB and World Music. And plays weekly on Saturday’s at Etcetera Wine bar. Radio Sofia has...
Best known for her iconic 1970s hit, “Band of Gold,” Freda Payne is a Detroit native whose vocal talents were discovered early in her life. From singing at local events and appearing on television talent shows, including Ted Mack’s Original Amateur Hour, she joined The Don Larges Make Way for Youth radio show at just...
Experience a masterclass in American roots music as the incomparable Barbara Gainer takes the stage at Sheba Piano Lounge. A beloved figure in the San Francisco creative community, Gainer is known for a voice that is as rich and expressive as the history of the neighborhood itself. Her performances offer a smooth, soulful journey through...
Comstock Saloon continues its tradition of hosting the city’s most compelling musical "finds" with Cliff Meyers & Friends. A fixture of the Bay Area’s more experimental and groove-heavy jazz circles, Meyers brings a collective energy to the room that transforms the historic saloon into a vibrant, modern listening space. The Music: Cliff Meyers is known...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring Marty Wehner (Trombone), Mike Olmos (Trumpet) & Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ)! Mike Olmos, Marty Wehner, and Chris Siebert are veteran San Francisco-based jazz musicians and frequent collaborators. They are most notably members of the Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers 8-piece band,...
Rebecca Coupe Franks | Trumpet Jessica Jones | Tenor Noah Garabedian | Bass Lorca Hart | Drums Grant Levin | Piano The Jazz Suffragists The Jazz Suffragists is a post-bop quintet led by jazz veterans Rebecca Coupe Franks (trumpet) and Jessica Jones (tenor saxophone). With a focus on the music of their early heroes like...
Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...
