Wednesday, October 7
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Black Cat
The Soul Sessions 10/7: Joe Warner, Dante "Taz" Robinson, Michael "Tiny" Lindsey PLUS Special Guests
Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
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Keys
Pamela Rose & Wayne De La Cruz: Hammond Organ Party!
“Hammond Organ Party! is an exceptional collaboration…Rose and De La Cruz have hit a home run!” – Pete Fallico, Doodlin’ Lounge
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Yoshi's
WILL DOWNING
Prince of Sophisticated Soul
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Dawn Club
Jeff Denson Band
Jeff Denson is an award-winning bassist, vocalist, and composer who has released 16 albums as a leader or co-leader and tours internationally across the United…
Thursday, October 8
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SFJazz
Tiffany Austin
sings Carmen McRae’s Carmen Sings Monk
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Black Cat
BENITO GONZALEZ TRIO, f/t drummer living legend Jeff “Tain” Watts
Propulsive piano-trio jazz with Afro-Latin drive, heavyweight rhythm, and world-class improvisational fire.
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Kuumbwa
Ben Flocks Trio
Ben Flocks is a saxophonist and storyteller with a clear, warm, and purposeful voice. A veteran performer and educator, Flocks has been lucky to play with…
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Keys
Jules Broussard
Louisiana born-and-raised living legend Jules Broussard has been blowing away Bay Area audiences with his double-saxophone serenades and soulful solos for over…
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Tipple’s
Isaac Coyle Quartet
Eric Nakanishi | Alto Sax
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Yoshi's
WILL DOWNING
Prince of Sophisticated Soul
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SFJazz
Friday, October 9
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Tipple’s
Dennis Mitcheltree Quartet
Johannes Wallmann | Piano Jesse Crawford | Bass Bill McClellan| Drums Dennis Mitcheltree | Sax
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SFJazz
Tiffany Austin
sings Carmen McRae’s Carmen Sings Monk
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Black Cat
BENITO GONZALEZ TRIO, f/t drummer living legend Jeff “Tain” Watts
Propulsive piano-trio jazz with Afro-Latin drive, heavyweight rhythm, and world-class improvisational fire.
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Keys
Paula West
A true treasure of the Bay Area jazz scene, vocalist Paula West is celebrated for her rich contralto voice and deeply expressive interpretations of song.Her…
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Yoshi's
MUSIQ SOULCHILD
One of the most influential R&B singers of his generation
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SFJazz
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Dawn Club
“Fog City Fridays” feat. fog city Swing
Fog City Swing was created by Trumpeter Daniel Herrera in 2023, the goal, to become the “world’s smallest big band!” Rapidly becoming one of the preeminent…
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Tipple’s
Mike Blankenship Quintet
Dame Drummer | Drums Michael “Tiny” Lindsay | Bass Mike Blankenship | Keys
Saturday, October 10
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Tipple’s
Erik Jekabson Quintet ft: Kenny Washington!
Kenny Washington | Vocals Erik Jekabson | Trumpets Rob Barics | Clarinet Dan Zemelman | Piano Josh Thurston- Milgrom | Bass Deszon Claiborne | Drums
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Black Cat
BENITO GONZALEZ TRIO, f/t drummer living legend Jeff “Tain” Watts
Propulsive piano-trio jazz with Afro-Latin drive, heavyweight rhythm, and world-class improvisational fire.
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Keys
Clairdee
“In the tradition of all great vocalists, Clairdee infuses each song with her own unique style while always remaining true to the song itself.”
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Yoshi's
MUSIQ SOULCHILD
One of the most influential R&B singers of his generation
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SFJazz
Marcus Shelby New Orchestra
w/ Cyrus Chestnut, Sarah Hanahan, & Warren Wolf
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Dawn Club
Victor Little's Big Hit
In a career that has spanned over 20 years, Victor Little has established himself as a consummate professional electric bassist, displaying impeccable time…
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Keys
Mike Zilber
California saxophonist and composer Michael Zilber is described by NEA Jazz Master David Liebman as “one of the best players and composers around anywhere…
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Tipple’s
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Keys
Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio
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…
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Dawn Club
Late Night Set: Max Ehrhardt
Max Ehrhardt is a Oakland based trumpet player and educator dedicated to spreading music and creativity into the Bay-Area community. Growing up in programs…
Sunday, October 11
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Keys
Fred Ross-“Out To Brunch”
Fred Ross spent 14 years @ Harry Denton’s Starlight Room @ the Sir Francis Drake Hotel & will be joined by Ole freinds from that era. Music director…
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Keys
Suzanna Smith
Returning to Keys, Suzanna Smith fronts another stellar ensemble to work her magic around the Peggy Lee songbook. “There are relatively few contemporary female…
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Tipple’s
Roots of Samba! ft: Catia Lund, Ed Gerber, and Nando Duarte
Edinho Gerber | 7-string guitar Nando Duarte | 7-string guitar Catia Lund | Vocal & Percussion Ami Molinelli | Percussion
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Yoshi's
MUSIQ SOULCHILD
One of the most influential R&B singers of his generation
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SFJazz
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Black Cat
Veotis & Isaac Coyle
Intimate, groove-forward soul and modern jazz built around vulnerability, connection, and songs that breathe.
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Kuumbwa
YellowjacketsSold out
Throughout their storied forty-three-year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded twenty-six albums, received sixteen GRAMMY nominations (winning two)…
Monday, October 12
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Kuumbwa
Somi
Vocalist, composer, actor, and playwright Somi Kakoma is the Midwestern daughter of immigrants from Uganda and Rwanda. Hailed by The New York Times as “a…
Tuesday, October 13
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Yoshi's
ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY
Sitting at the forefront of contemporary jazz
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Dawn Club
Patrick Wolff Quartet
Patrick Wolff is a saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. He has performed or recorded with…
Wednesday, October 14
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Black Cat
The Soul Sessions 10/14: Joe Warner, Dante "Taz" Robinson, Michael "Tiny" Lindsey with special guest Juan Escovedo
Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
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Kuumbwa
An Evening with Acoustic Alchemy
“Well at least nobody could ever accuse us of releasing too much music!” quips guitarist Greg Carmichael on the release of their latest EP The Empire of…
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Keys
Smith Dobson Quartet
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…
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Tipple’s
Jack Radsliff Trio
Adam Shulman | Piano Jeff Denson | Bass Deszon Claiborne | Drums Jack Radsliff | Guitar
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Yoshi's
DOS SANTOS
Chicago-based quintet that blends cumbia, psychedelic rock, jazz, and traditional Mexican son jarocho
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Dawn Club
Jinx Jones
"Jinx is a guitar virtuoso who seamlessly moves from rockabilly to jazz to twang and back again, sometimes in the same song. Those with a liner note obsession…
Thursday, October 15
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SFJazz
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Black Cat
JOE BLOCK: SOLO PIANO - One piano. One artist. An entire musical world.
Late-night solo piano with deep swing, rich harmony, and the kind of intimacy that makes every note feel close.
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Keys
Fog City Swing
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…
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Tipple’s
Michael Echaniz Trio
Michael Echaniz | Piano & Synth Jeff Denson | Electric Bass & Voice Dillon Vado | Drums
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Yoshi's
MUSIQ SOULCHILD
One of the most influential R&B singers of his generation
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SFJazz
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Dawn Club
Mike Olmos
Mike Olmos has become one the most in demand jazz musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area while maintaining a frequent national and international…
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Kuumbwa
Dos Santos
Chicago-based quintet Dos Santos has long invited audiences to listen at the edges of Latin music. Formed in 2013, their music brings stories to life with…
Friday, October 16
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SFJazz
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Tipple’s
Tammy Hall Quartet
Ashley Jemison | Alto Sax Kevin Goldberg | Bass Sheldon Alexander | Drums Tammy Hall | Piano
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SFJazz
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Black Cat
JOE BLOCK QUINTET: There Is Always Hope Album Release Show
Bright, cathartic modern jazz built on original compositions, deep swing, and the kind of ensemble chemistry that lifts the whole room.
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Keys
Jazz Mafia: Stevie Wonder Reimagined
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…
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Yoshi's
MUSIQ SOULCHILD
One of the most influential R&B singers of his generation
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SFJazz
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Dawn Club
“Fog City Fridays” feat. fog city Swing
Fog City Swing was created by Trumpeter Daniel Herrera in 2023, the goal, to become the “world’s smallest big band!” Rapidly becoming one of the preeminent…
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Tipple’s
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Dawn Club
LATE NIGHT SET: GAVIN HALORAN
Gavin Halloran is a Saxophonist born and raised in the East Bay. Halloran’s inspiration comes from the tenormen of old growing up to the sounds of Coleman…
Saturday, October 17
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Tipple’s
Carla Helmbrecht and the Brad Leali Ensemble
Adam Shulman | Piano Brian Fishler | Drums Ron Belcher | Bass Brad Leali | Alto Carla Helmbrecht | Vocals
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SFJazz
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Black Cat
JOE BLOCK QUINTET: There Is Always Hope Album Release Show
Bright, cathartic modern jazz built on original compositions, deep swing, and the kind of ensemble chemistry that lifts the whole room.
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Keys
Janice Maxie Reid
For this show Janice celebrates Black Music,Culture and Freedom!A “one-woman band”, Janice often doubles as a #keyboard and left-hand keyboard bass player…
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Yoshi's
DAMIEN ESCOBAR
One of the most influential and impactful violinists in modern history
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SFJazz
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Keys
Ritmo y Voz: Afro-Cuban Jazz Ignited
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…
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Tipple’s
Richard Howell – John Coltrane Tribute
Frank Martin | Piano Deszon Claiborne | Drums Ron Belcher | Bass Richard Howell | Tenor
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Keys
Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio
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…
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Dawn Club
Late Night: Armen Krakirian Trio
Armen Krakirian is an accomplished trumpeter and private teacher based in the Bay Area, California. Holding a degree in Jazz Trumpet Performance from Oberlin…
Sunday, October 18
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Keys
Cristian Eck
Guitarist Vocalist multi-instrumentalist Christian Eck providing entertainment in the direction of his mental wanderings. Genres are his toys and the audience…
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Keys
Rhonda Benin
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…
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SFJazz
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Tipple’s
Lara Louise and her band
Dan Feiszli | Bass Gawain Mathews | Guitar Brian Fishler | Drums Erik Jekabson | Trumpet John R Burr | Piano Lara Louise | Vocals
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Yoshi's
DAMIEN ESCOBAR
One of the most influential and impactful violinists in modern history
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Black Cat
JOE BLOCK QUINTET: There Is Always Hope Album Release Show
Bright, cathartic modern jazz built on original compositions, deep swing, and the kind of ensemble chemistry that lifts the whole room.
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SFJazz
Monday, October 19
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Kuumbwa
Buster Williams Trio
Buster Williams is a prodigious artist, bassist, and bandleader whose collaborations include work with jazz giants such as Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock, Miles…
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Yoshi's
SHOSHANA BEAN
Grammy Award winner and three-time Tony Award nominee
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SFJazz
Julian Lage Quartet
Feat. John Medeski, Jorge Roeder, & Kenny Wollesen | Opening Act: Laura Itandehui
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Dawn Club
N.T.B. Collective
The N. T. B. Collective is a Bay Area based jazz fusion group merging sounds and styles from all over the world.
Tuesday, October 20
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Yoshi's
TWIN PEAKS: CONVERSATION WITH THE STARS
A celebration of this iconic television series
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Dawn Club
Smith Dobson Quartet
Drummer/Vibraphonist/Saxophonist Smith Dobson V has been performing in the Bay Area for nearly twenty years. Originally from Santa Cruz, Ca., Dobson is a…
Wednesday, October 21
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Black Cat
The Soul Sessions 10/21: Joe Warner, Dante "Taz" Robinson, Michael "Tiny" Lindsey PLUS Special Guest ANDRE THIERRY
Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
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Keys
The Guitar Hang
Especially for jazz guitar enthusiasts: West Coast standard-bearers Jack Tone Riordan and Jeffrey Burr are your hosts for an evening of jazz guitar delights…
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Tipple’s
Liberty Ellman Trio
Jeff Denson | Bass
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Yoshi's
CLAY AIKEN
Multi-platinum Idol alum known for his big voice
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Dawn Club
Midnight blue organ trio
The Midnight Blue Organ Trio is a hard swinging group inspired by Jazz organ greats Jimmy Smith, Larry Young and Dr. Lonnie Smith. The trio's repertoire…
Thursday, October 22
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Black Cat
NO(w) Beauty
Poetic, boundary-crossing modern jazz where acoustic lyricism meets electronic texture, classical color, and hip-hop influence.
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Kuumbwa
Joel Frahm Trio
The Joel Frahm Trio – featuring saxophonist Joel Frahm, bassist Dan Loomis, and drummer Ernesto Cervini – has quickly become one of today’s most exciting…
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Keys
Liz Kennedy
After going through a whirlwind of life changes, the San Francisco-based singer-songwriter, Liz Kennedy, has come to see songwriting not as a choice but as…
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Tipple’s
Steven Lugerner’s SLUGish Ensemble
Steven Lugerner | Bass Clarinet & Baritone Saxophone Justin Rock | Guitar Michael Potter | Piano/Synthesizer Ian McArdle | Synthesizer Giulio Xavier Cetto |…
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Yoshi's
TOMMY DAVIDSON
Widely known for his hit role on "In Living Color"
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SFJazz
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Dawn Club
Adam Klipple Soul Jazz Quintet
Adam Klipple, who has been described as "a standout pianist who has gone to school on McCoy Tyner and Cecil Taylor and earned his degree," plays piano, Hammond…
Friday, October 23
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Tipple’s
Dan White
Scott Amendola | Drums Kai Lyons | Guitar Adam Klipple | Keys Dan White | Sax
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SFJazz
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Black Cat
NO(w) Beauty
Poetic, boundary-crossing modern jazz where acoustic lyricism meets electronic texture, classical color, and hip-hop influence.
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Keys
Kenny Washington Quartet
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…
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Yoshi's
MAYSA
Soulful powerhouse known best for her work with Incognito
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SFJazz
Edward Simon: Femeninas
w/ Magos Herrera, Luis Quintero, Matt Brewer, & Rafael Barata
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Dawn Club
“Fog City Fridays” feat. fog city Swing
Fog City Swing was created by Trumpeter Daniel Herrera in 2023, the goal, to become the “world’s smallest big band!” Rapidly becoming one of the preeminent…
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Keys
Atta Kid
A staple of the Bay Area scene since 2013, Atta Kid is an all-star crew that reaches into the swampy lilt of New Orleans and the razor-sharp precision of the…
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Tipple’s
Brian Andres Latin Quartet
Tony Peebles | Tenor Erika Peralta | Piano Aaron Germain | Bass Brian Andres | Drums
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Dawn Club
Late Night Set: Max Ehrhardt
Max Ehrhardt is a Oakland based trumpet player and educator dedicated to spreading music and creativity into the Bay-Area community. Growing up in programs…
Saturday, October 24
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SFJazz
Connected
Featuring Richie Goods & Chien Chien Lu
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Black Cat
NO(w) Beauty
Poetic, boundary-crossing modern jazz where acoustic lyricism meets electronic texture, classical color, and hip-hop influence.
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Keys
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
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…
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Yoshi's
CHRISTIAN SANDS TRIO
Steinway Artist and five-time Grammy Nominee
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Dawn Club
Oaklando
What do you get when you fuse the spicy grooves of Afro-Peru with that funky sound of Oaktown? A ground-breaking, new, energetic genre with distinctive rhythms…
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Keys
Howard Wiley
Howard Wiley presents a celebration of soul-jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B steeped in West Coast flavor, combining Wiley’s hard-driving originals with a funkified…
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Tipple’s
Huney Knuckles!
Tony Peebles | Sax Brian Sheu | Guitar Kevin Wong | Bass Keys Kowan Turner | Drums
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Yoshi's
BUTTAH'S JOOK JOINT
A musical journey back in time when Rhythm & Blues was first born
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Keys
Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio
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…
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Dawn Club
LATE NIGHT SET: GAVIN HALORAN
Gavin Halloran is a Saxophonist born and raised in the East Bay. Halloran’s inspiration comes from the tenormen of old growing up to the sounds of Coleman…
Sunday, October 25
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Keys
Hector Lugo Jazz/Latin Trio
Jazz wise it’s refreshing – something truly special – a unique combination that stands out from any other Latin jazz trio on the scene today. .……… Powerhouse…
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SFJazz
Connected
Featuring Richie Goods & Chien Chien Lu
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Tipple’s
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Yoshi's
MARION MEADOWS
A staple of contemporary jazz
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SFJazz
Charles Tolliver
Presents Africa/Brass: Trane Forever
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Black Cat
NO(w) Beauty
Poetic, boundary-crossing modern jazz where acoustic lyricism meets electronic texture, classical color, and hip-hop influence.
Monday, October 26
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Kuumbwa
Fonville x Fribush
Fonville x Fribush is the brand new musical collaboration from acclaimed drummer Corey Fonville (Butcher Brown) and in-demand organist Sam Fribush. Like a…
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Yoshi's
LAURA ANGLADE
Brooklyn based Jazz chanteuse
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Dawn Club
Nick Rossi Trio
Longtime San Francisco-based guitarist Nick Rossi mixes swing and soul with his fantastic working trio featuring Ray Jacildo at the Hammond organ. Rossi is a…
Tuesday, October 27
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Yoshi's
DIRECT FROM SWEDEN: THE MUSIC OF ABBA
Dance, sing along and enjoy the hits
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Dawn Club
Luke Westbrook
Early exposure to jazz through educational programs (b.1979 SF, CA) allowed Luke to participate in the Monterey Jazz Festival, and the Grammy in the Schools…
Wednesday, October 28
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Black Cat
The Soul Sessions 10/28: Joe Warner, Dante "Taz" Robinson, Michael "Tiny" Lindsey plus Special Guest FAYE CAROL
Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
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Keys
Patrick Wolff Quartet ft. Anthony Wilson
Saxophonist Patrick Wolff returns to the stage with another special guest named Wilson- this time, it is LA's guitar virtuoso Anthony Wilson. A harmonic…
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Tipple’s
Matt Renzi Quartet
Matt Renzi | Saxophone Dahveed Behroozi | Piano Josh Thurston-Milgrom | Bass Tim Bulkley | Drums
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Yoshi's
DALEY
One of the most distinctive voices in contemporary soul
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Dawn Club
Tomoko funaki
Tomoko Funaki was born in Japan into a musical family. Following in the footsteps of her parents, both musicians, she studied classical violin and flute. A…
Thursday, October 29
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Black Cat
De’Sean Jones & URBAN ART ORCHESTRA
Detroit-born jazz where hip-hop, gospel, electronic sound, and deep groove meet.
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Kuumbwa
Laura Anglade
Brooklyn-based jazz chanteuse Laura Anglade is originally from the village of Brousse-le-Château in the south of France, though she grew up in the United…
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Keys
Mads Tolling & Sam Reider
Two acclaimed Bay Area acoustic musicians join forces for an eclectic and highly original evening exploring jazz and folk traditions from around the world…
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Tipple’s
Motoko Honda Quartet
Motoko Honda | Piano/Composition Cory Wright | Multi-woodwind Matt Small | Bass Jordan Glenn | Drums
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Yoshi's
GRACE KELLY
Saxophonist, singer-songwriter, composer/ arranger
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SFJazz
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Dawn Club
Chris Gamper Band
Christopher Gamper is a versatile, dynamic drummer whose playing moves easily across genres and stylistic boundaries. Onstage he brings passion and precision…
Friday, October 30
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Tipple’s
Nick Rossi’s Soul Jazz Quartet
Ray Jacildo | Piano Mikiya Matsuda | Bass Cairo McCockran | Drums
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SFJazz
El David AguilarCancelled
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Black Cat
De’Sean Jones & URBAN ART ORCHESTRA
Detroit-born jazz where hip-hop, gospel, electronic sound, and deep groove meet.
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Keys
The Ray Obiedo Group
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…
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Yoshi's
RICK BRAUN
Master of the trumpet and flugelhorn
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SFJazz
John Scofield’s ElectrospectiveFew left
Featuring Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, Adam Deitch
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SFJazz
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
with Dorothy Papadakos, organ
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Dawn Club
“Fog City Fridays” feat. fog city Swing
Fog City Swing was created by Trumpeter Daniel Herrera in 2023, the goal, to become the “world’s smallest big band!” Rapidly becoming one of the preeminent…
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Keys
wampa
Imagine John William’s timeless music from Star Wars rebuilt as jazz electro-funk, not played for laughs but intricate, grooving and fun as hell! Sax and EWI…
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Tipple’s
Charles Unger Experience
Charles Unger | Sax Sue Crossman | Piano Joe Nemzer| Bass Tony “Steamroller” Coleman | Drums
Saturday, October 31
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Tipple’s
Saul Sierra Quintet
Charlie Gurke | Tenor Luis Rosa | Alto Emilio Davalos | Drums Julio Perez | Congas Saul Sierra | Bass
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Black Cat
De’Sean Jones & URBAN ART ORCHESTRA
Detroit-born jazz where hip-hop, gospel, electronic sound, and deep groove meet.
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Keys
Rhonda Sauce: “The Sauce Spooktacular”
Vocalist and Composer Rhonda Sauce has created a stunning new suite of songs, influenced by a deep connection to Jazz, Brazilian music and RnB. Honest and…
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Yoshi's
HOUSE OF VELVET: HALLOWEEN (MUST BE 18+)
Juju’s Productions Presents
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SFJazz
John Scofield’s Electrospective
Featuring Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, Adam Deitch
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Dawn Club
Sondango
“Foot-tapping hip-shaking songs of love & loss. Based in San Fransisco, roots in Havana, Los Angeles, Mexico City & London.
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Keys
Tony Lindsay feat. Janice Maxie-Reid
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…
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Keys
Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio
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…
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Dawn Club
Late Night: JC Grady Trio
JC Grady is a Bay Area drummer with a broad orbit — bandleader, collaborator, composer, teacher. Her music finds the through-line between bebop's swing and the…
Sunday, November 1
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Bach DDSoc
JEREMY PELT QUINTET
One of the most celebrated trumpeters of his generation, Jeremy Pelt, has secured a distinct place in modern jazz through his acclaimed recordings and…
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Keys
Erik Jekabson Quintet plays “A Tale of Three Cities”
A Tale of Three Cities. Erik Jekabson plays original music inspired by three important cities in the development of jazz: New Orleans, New York and San…
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SFJazz
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Yoshi's
JA RONN & FLOW: THAT 80s FLOW
Music that moves the spirit, the body, and the room
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SFJazz
John Scofield’s ElectrospectiveFew left
Featuring Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, Adam Deitch
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Black Cat
De’Sean Jones & URBAN ART ORCHESTRA
Detroit-born jazz where hip-hop, gospel, electronic sound, and deep groove meet.
Monday, November 2
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Kuumbwa
Helen Sung Quartet – Oracles Quartet
Described as “one of the most exciting new pianist-composers of her generation” (Qobuz) with “piano playing at a quite unbelievably jaw-dropping level” (London…
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Yoshi's
LEE RITENOUR
One of the most celebrated guitarists in contemporary jazz
Tuesday, November 3
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Yoshi's
LEE RITENOUR
One of the most celebrated guitarists in contemporary jazz
Wednesday, November 4
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Black Cat
The Soul Sessions 11/4: Joe Warner, Michael "Tiny" Lindsey and Tarus Mateen
Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
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Kuumbwa
Joshua Redman Quartet
Joshua Redman acknowledges that the title of his new Blue Note album, Words Fall Short, could be viewed ironically. His previous and widely acclaimed Where Are…
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Tipple’s
Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee Quartet
Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee | Saxophone Henry Plotnick | Piano Essiet Essiet | Bass Miles Turk | Drums
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Yoshi's
CHERRONDA G I'M EVERY WOMAN SHOW
Rising R&B star
Thursday, November 5
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Kuumbwa
Gabrielle Cavassa
Gabrielle Cavassa is a singer and composer from Escondido, California. She was ushered into the spotlight through her collaboration with renowned saxophonist…
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Tipple’s
Erika Oba Trio
Jeremy Steinkoler | Drums Chris Bastian | Bass Erika Oba | Piano
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Yoshi's
CÓRDOBA
genre-blending sound that fuses pop, rock, R&B and Latin rhythms
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SFJazz
Friday, November 6
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Tipple’s
ZHENIIA
Jonah Levine | Trombone Chili Corder | Oud Julian Lopez | Piano Leela Paymai | Bass Nick Aganad | Drums
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SFJazz
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Yoshi's
DWELE
Trailblazer of this generation's newfound Soul/ R&B era
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SFJazz
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Tipple’s
The Kuehn Tumalan Latin 5tet
Steffen Kuehn | Trumpet Benny Torres | Saxophone Christian Tumalan | Piano Dan Parenti | Bass Brian Fishler | Drums
Saturday, November 7
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Tipple’s
Martin Luther McCoy
Martin Luther McCoy brings his voice and guitar to Mr. Tipple’s on November 7th for a night of classic soul and selections from his new album, Welcome Back…
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SFJazz
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SFJazz
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Kuumbwa
Henry Diltz – Behind the Lens
“What I do is instinctive, quiet and naturalistic. I want to document unobtrusively. I want to see who people really are. I frame up the situation and then I…
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Yoshi's
DAN ASHLEY
From Outside Lands to Yoshi’s – ABC7 Evening News Anchor performs w/ his Country Americana Rock Band
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Tipple’s
Sunday, November 8
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Bach DDSoc
THE AZAR LAWRENCE EXPERIENCE
Azar Lawrence is an internationally celebrated saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, and one of the great torchbearers of spiritual jazz. Emerging from the…
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Keys
The Christian Artmann Quintet
Called a “composer with great vision” (All About Jazz) and a “flute virtuoso” (The Boston Globe),and praised for his “most beautiful, pure sound” (JazzThetik)…
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SFJazz
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Tipple’s
Benny Amon Trio
Charles Chen | Piano Mikiya Matsuda | Bass Benny Amon | Drums
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Yoshi's
RUBEN STUDDARD
Grammy Award nominee, winner of season two of American Idol
Monday, November 9
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Kuumbwa
Marcus Shelby Nonet – Birth of the Cool: Revisited
In celebration of the centennial of trumpeter Miles Davis, the Marcus Shelby Nonet presents Birth of the Cool: Revisited, featuring music from the…
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Yoshi's
A TRIBUTE TO GROVER WASHINGTON JR. FEAT KEVIN MOORE, ANGELO LUSTER, ASHLEY JEMISON AND ELDON T. JONES
A Tribute To Grover Washington Jr.
Tuesday, November 10
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Yoshi's
LAS LOMAS HIGH SCHOOL
Directed by Rio Nickerson, the Las Lomas High School Jazz Band is a high-energy group of student musicians whose love of music and commitment to excellence…
Wednesday, November 11
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Black Cat
The Soul Sessions 11/11: Joe Warner, Dante "Taz" Robinson, Michael "Tiny" Lindsey PLUS Special Guest KENNY WASHINGTON
Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
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Tipple’s
George Rogers Quartet
George Rogers | Saxophone Graham Messer | Piano Aidan McCarthy | Bass Smith Dobson | Drums
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Yoshi's
HERLIN RILEY
One of today’s premier jazz drummers
Thursday, November 12
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Kuumbwa
Ken Okada Group feat. YOYOKA
Ken Okada Group feat. YOYOKA is a San Francisco Bay Area-based jazz fusion ensemble blending Japanese and American jazz fusion traditions with modern…
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Tipple’s
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman Trio Ft Tawanda
Tawanda | Voice Eytan Schillinger-Hyman | Bass Michael Mitchell | Drums Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman | Piano
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Yoshi's
JACKIEM JOYNER
Contemporary saxophonist, author, and music producer
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SFJazz
Stanley Clarke and Ron CarterFew left
Friday, November 13
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Tipple’s
Kerry Politzer Quartet
Adam Torres | Saxophone Jonny Kaminek | Bass Zach Mondlick | Drums Kerry Politzer | Piano & Vocals
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SFJazz
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Black Cat
Marc Seales with Ernie Watts
Deeply swinging, modern jazz from two master improvisers with decades of chemistry and serious fire.
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Yoshi's
KRS-ONE
Rapper, social activist, and hip-hop pioneer from the Bronx, known as "The Teacha"
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SFJazz
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Tipple’s
Tammy Hall Trio
Side Player | Instruments: Kristen Strom|Sax Marina Garza| Trumpet Kevin Goldberg | Bass Sheldon Alexander |Drums Tammy Hall | Piano
Saturday, November 14
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Tipple’s
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SFJazz
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Black Cat
Marc Seales with Ernie Watts
Deeply swinging, modern jazz from two master improvisers with decades of chemistry and serious fire.
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Yoshi's
DAY26
Discovered and brought together on MTV’s hit reality series Making the Band 4
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SFJazz
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Tipple’s
Sunday, November 15
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Bach DDSoc
THE JASON MARSALIS QUARTET WITH VANISHA GOULD
Equally renowned as drummer and vibraphonist, Jason Marsalis, the youngest brother in the illustrious New Orleans jazz clan has blazed a singular trail leaving…
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SFJazz
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Tipple’s
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Yoshi's
BRIAN SIMPSON
Contemporary jazz pianist and composer
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SFJazz
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Black Cat
Marc Seales with Ernie Watts
Deeply swinging, modern jazz from two master improvisers with decades of chemistry and serious fire.
Monday, November 16
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Kuumbwa
Las Migas
With a career spanning more than twenty years and six studio albums, Las Migas have become one of the most internationally acclaimed Spanish bands. They have…
Tuesday, November 17
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Yoshi's
BRIAN CULBERTSONSold out
Funk. Jazz. Fusion. Culbertson.
Wednesday, November 18
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Black Cat
The Soul Sessions 11/18: Joe Warner, Dante "Taz" Robinson, Michael "Tiny" Lindsey PLUS Special Guests CHARLES MCNEAL & ANGELO LUSTER
Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
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Tipple’s
Patrick Wolff Quartet featuring Matt Wilson
Patrick Wolff | Tenor Matt Wilson | Drums Keith Saunders | Piano Eric Markowitz | Bass
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Yoshi's
BRIAN CULBERTSONSold out
Funk. Jazz. Fusion. Culbertson.
Thursday, November 19
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Kuumbwa
James Gordon Williams
James Gordon Williams is an acclaimed composer and pianist whose performances span leading jazz clubs, concert halls, theaters, and international festivals…
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Tipple’s
Kurk Ribak Quartet
Lincoln Adler | Sax Greg Sankovich | Piano David Rokeach | Drums Kurt Ribak | Bass
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Yoshi's
BRIAN CULBERTSONSold out
Funk. Jazz. Fusion. Culbertson.
Friday, November 20
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Tipple’s
Nick Rossi Trio featuring Ray Jacildo
Ray Jacildo | Organ Nick Rossi | Guitar
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SFJazz
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Yoshi's
GERALD ALBRIGHT
Grammy-nominated saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist
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SFJazz
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Tipple’s
Dann Zinn Organ Trio
Brian Ho | Organ Sylvia Cuenca | Drums Dann Zinn | Sax
Saturday, November 21
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Tipple’s
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SFJazz
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Yoshi's
GERALD ALBRIGHT
Grammy-nominated saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist
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SFJazz
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Tipple’s
Sunday, November 22
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Bach DDSoc
CHESTER “CT” THOMPSON ORGAN QUARTET
Hearing the Chester “CT” Thompson Organ Quartet is an experience like no other. After 26 years with Carlos Santana and a decade with Tower of Power, CT brings…
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SFJazz
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Tipple’s
Adam Theis’s B3Bone
Adam Theis | Trombone
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Yoshi's
THE OZ NOY TRIO feat. DAVE WECKL
Blend of jazz, funk, rock, blues, and R&B
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SFJazz
Monday, November 23
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Kuumbwa
Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band
In 1988, drummer Brian Blade moved to New Orleans to attend Loyola University. It was at this time that he met Jon Cowherd and the roots of the Fellowship Band…
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Yoshi's
BACK TO THE FUTURE THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION: FEAT LAWRENCE MATTHEWS AND DERRICK HALL & COMPANY
A Thanksgiving celebration
Wednesday, November 25
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Black Cat
The Soul Sessions 11/25: Joe Warner, Dante "Taz" Robinson, Michael "Tiny" Lindsey + Special Guests
Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
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Yoshi's
IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA
A fascinating performance of music, song, dance, and stories of seasonal Irish traditions
Friday, November 27
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Tipple’s
Adam Shulman Sexet
Patrick Wolff | Tenor Jesse Levit | Alto TBD | Trumpet Eric Markowitz | Bass Brian Fishler | Drums Adam Shulman | Piano
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SFJazz
Jason Marsalis Quartet
with Vanisha Gould
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Yoshi's
SHEILA E.
Queen of Percussion
Saturday, November 28
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Tipple’s
DNM
Micheal Potter | Keys Alan Jones | Bass Michaell Mitchell | Drums
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SFJazz
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SFJazz
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Yoshi's
SHEILA E.
Queen of Percussion
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Tipple’s
The Ayo Brame Experience
Ayo Brame | Ewi & Tenor Clark Sims | Bass Sheldon Alexander | Drums Kevin Person | Keys Darryl Rowe | Vocals Champ Green | Vocals SōLauren | Vocals
Sunday, November 29
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SFJazz
Swing Into The Holidays
with Caity Gyorgy & Christian Wiggs
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Yoshi's
PAUL TAYLOR
Smooth jazz alto and soprano saxophonist
Monday, November 30
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Kuumbwa
Benny Green
Benny Green was born in New York City in 1963 and grew up in Berkeley, California. His father, who played the tenor saxophone, introduced him to jazz at an…
Wednesday, December 2
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Black Cat
The Soul Sessions 12/2: LJ Holman, Dante "Taz" Robinson, Michael "Tiny" Lindsey
Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
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Kuumbwa
Kassa Overall
“Raw, underground, and chaotic…one of modern jazz music’s most audacious futurists.” – Pitchfork
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Yoshi's
ISAIAH SHARKEY
Confluence of modern soul, jazz, R&B, and Black American guitar tradition
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SFJazz
Thursday, December 3
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Kuumbwa
Isaiah Sharkey
Isaiah Sharkey stands at the confluence of modern soul, jazz, R&B, and Black American guitar tradition, carrying forward a lineage that links George Benson…
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Yoshi's
SYLVIA ANDERSON FEAT DARREL WALLS AND MUSIC DIRECTOR CARL WHEELER
Two Voices, One Purpose. A Night of Gospel Brilliance, Soul & Praise
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SFJazz
Friday, December 4
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Yoshi's
DEMOLA THE VIOLINIST
Internationally known award-winning recording artist & multi-instrumentalist
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SFJazz
Saturday, December 5
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Yoshi's
DEMOLA THE VIOLINIST
Internationally known award-winning recording artist & multi-instrumentalist
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SFJazz
Sunday, December 6
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SFJazz
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Bach DDSoc
KAT EDMONSON - HAVE YOUR MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH ME
Vocalist Kat Edmonson brings her sparkling holiday celebration, blending jazz, cabaret, and vintage pop into an afternoon of timeless Christmas favorites and…
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Yoshi's
DEMOLA THE VIOLINIST
Internationally known award-winning recording artist & multi-instrumentalist
Monday, December 7
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Kuumbwa
The Bad Plus – Farewell Tour
The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals, and this Farewell Tour features the band’s final performances, celebrating their twenty-six years of musical…
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Yoshi's
THE JAMES HUNTER SIX - OFF THE FENCE TOUR
"The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer”
Tuesday, December 8
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Kuumbwa
Isaiah J. Thompson – A Guaraldi Holiday
Pianist and composer Isaiah J. Thompson is originally from West Orange, New Jersey. He began studying with pianist Alla Epelbaum at The Calderone School of…
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Yoshi's
SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA
Three time GRAMMY® winning ensemble
Wednesday, December 9
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Black Cat
The Soul Sessions 12/9: Joe Warner, Dante "Taz" Robinson, Michael "Tiny" Lindsey + Special Guests
Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
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Yoshi's
SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA
Three time GRAMMY® winning ensemble
Thursday, December 10
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Kuumbwa
Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Salsa Navidad
The three-time, GRAMMY-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra is one of the finest music ensembles around. They have performed at many of the great performing arts…
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Yoshi's
DAVID BENOIT
With Special Guest Courtney Fortune
Friday, December 11
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SFJazz
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Yoshi's
CON FUNK SHUN
Bay Area’s Legends of Funk & Soul 6th Annual Holiday Concert Rendition
Saturday, December 12
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Yoshi's
CON FUNK SHUN
Bay Area’s Legends of Funk & Soul 6th Annual Holiday Concert Rendition
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SFJazz
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Kuumbwa
Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers at the Rio Theatre
The Wooten Brothers’ first public performance occurred in Hawaii in 1966 and established their identity as prodigies. Since then, Victor Wooten and the Wooten…
Sunday, December 13
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SFJazz
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Yoshi's
CON FUNK SHUN
Bay Area’s Legends of Funk & Soul 6th Annual Holiday Concert Rendition
Monday, December 14
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Kuumbwa
Christian Sands Trio
Pianist and two-time GRAMMY nominee Christian Sands is an emerging jazz force. His abundant piano technique perfectly matches his ambition, accomplishing a…
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Yoshi's
MIKE STERN BAND
FEAT. DENNIS CHAMBERS, JANEK GWIZDALA, BOB FRANCESCHINI & LENI STERN
Tuesday, December 15
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Yoshi's
MIKE STERN BAND
FEAT. DENNIS CHAMBERS, JANEK GWIZDALA, BOB FRANCESCHINI & LENI STERN
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SFJazz
Stella Cole
With the Del Sol Quartet
Wednesday, December 16
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Black Cat
The Soul Sessions 12/16: Joe Warner, Dante "Taz" Robinson, Michael "Tiny" Lindsey PLUS Special Guests Eddie M. & Charles McNeal
Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
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Yoshi's
MELBA'S KITCHEN
Winter Holiday Jazz Celebration
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SFJazz
Thursday, December 17
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Kuumbwa
Skylar Tang Quartet
Skylar Tang is a multidisciplinary musician from the San Francisco Bay Area known for her dynamic trumpet playing and profound compositions. Tang has shared…
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Yoshi's
ROBERT GLASPER
Jazz pianist bridging musical and artistic genres
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SFJazz
Tribute to Eddie Palmieri & La Perfecta
w/ Rebeca Mauleón, David Sánchez & The Bay Area Latin Jazz All-Stars
Friday, December 18
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Yoshi's
ROBERT GLASPER
Jazz pianist bridging musical and artistic genres
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SFJazz
Saturday, December 19
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Yoshi's
ROBERT GLASPER
Jazz pianist bridging musical and artistic genres
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SFJazz
Sunday, December 20
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SFJazz
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Yoshi's
ROBERT GLASPER
Jazz pianist bridging musical and artistic genres
Tuesday, December 22
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Yoshi's
MINDI ABAIR CHRISTMAS SHOW
Be swept up in the joy of the season
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SFJazz
Maurice MOBETTA Brown Holiday Spectacular
with special guest
Wednesday, December 23
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Black Cat
The Soul Sessions 12/23: A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS with The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol
Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
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SFJazz
Marcus Shelby New Orchestra
Plays Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite featuring Tiffany Austin
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Yoshi's
NZURI SOUL: CHRISTMAS IN EGYPT IV - THE GIFT
Step into the Spirit—Where Christmas Meets God's Promise
Wednesday, December 30
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Black Cat
The Soul Sessions 12/30: JOE WARNER SEPTET
Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
Thursday, December 31
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SFJazz
Monday, January 4
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Yoshi's
MUSIC MONDAY PRESENTS: SANG SIS!
Featuring Nate’ THESOULSANGER & Mirraje
Wednesday, January 6
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Yoshi's
STEVE TURRE QUARTET
One of the world’s preeminent jazz innovators, trombonist and seashellist
Thursday, January 7
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Yoshi's
COCO MONTOYA
Award-winning guitar virtuoso and blues singer
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SFJazz
Friday, January 8
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SFJazz
Saturday, January 9
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SFJazz
Sunday, January 10
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SFJazz
Monday, January 11
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Kuumbwa
Nora Brown with Stephanie Coleman
First brought together by Brooklyn’s tight-knit old-time music community in 2017, Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman share a rich musical partnership. Brown is a…
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SFJazz
Tuesday, January 12
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SFJazz
Wednesday, January 13
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Yoshi's
ANA POPOVIC
One of the most dynamic forces in contemporary blues
Thursday, January 14
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SFJazz
Friday, January 15
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Kuumbwa
Kurt Rosenwinkel & Gerald Clayton
Kurt Rosenwinkel is a highly acclaimed and influential jazz guitarist, composer, and bandleader. Hailed as one of the most important jazz musicians of his…
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SFJazz
Saturday, January 16
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SFJazz
Charles Altura / Jeremy Pelt All-Star Quintet
w/ Orrin Evans, Buster Williams & Lenny White
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Kuumbwa
Arun Ramamurthy Trio
The Arun Ramamurthy Trio creates a groundbreaking fusion of South Indian Carnatic traditions with contemporary jazz, weaving masterful improvisations through…
Monday, January 18
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Kuumbwa
Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Organ Trio
In the mid 1990s, The New York Times described Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart as “the best organ trio of the last decade.” The trio, which…
Wednesday, January 20
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Yoshi's
ANDY MCKEE
One of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists
Thursday, January 21
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Kuumbwa
Lara Downes
Recently honored as ‘Classical Woman of the Year’ by NPR’s Performance Today, American pianist Lara Downes is a visionary trailblazer. She has garnered…
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SFJazz
Friday, January 22
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Kuumbwa
Andy McKee
Andy McKee is one of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists; evident from the accolades he’s received throughout his career. It’s his youthful energy…
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SFJazz
Eliane Elias Quartet
(JAN 22-23) Antônio Carlos Jobim Centennial Celebration (JAN 24) The Art of Bossa Nova
Saturday, January 23
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Kuumbwa
Vijay Iyer + Wadada Leo Smith: Defiant Life
On this rare concert date, Vijay Iyer and Wadada Leo Smith revisit the music from their collaborative albums – 2016’s A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke, and…
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SFJazz
Eliane Elias Quartet
(JAN 22-23) Antônio Carlos Jobim Centennial Celebration (JAN 24) The Art of Bossa Nova
Sunday, January 24
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SFJazz
Eliane Elias Quartet
(JAN 22-23) Antônio Carlos Jobim Centennial Celebration (JAN 24) The Art of Bossa Nova
Monday, January 25
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Kuumbwa
Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet
Referred to as the “classic double threat” by NPR, Camille Thurman is a remarkable artist on both the tenor saxophone and vocals. Drummer Darrell Green is one…
Thursday, January 28
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Kuumbwa
Chris Cain Band
Chris Cain offers up a soulful stew of Memphis style electric blues. His powerfully deep vocals and jazz-inspired blues guitar riffs are unforgettable…
Friday, January 29
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SFJazz
Saturday, January 30
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SFJazz
Sunday, January 31
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SFJazz
Monday, February 1
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Kuumbwa
The Cookers – 20th Anniversary
The Cookers bring expressive language to the bandstand and to their six critically acclaimed recordings: Warriors, Cast the First Stone, Believe, Time and Time…
Thursday, February 4
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Kuumbwa
Nicole McCabe Quartet
Nicole McCabe is a genre-defying saxophonist and composer bringing the expressive power of modern jazz into dialogue with the sonic worlds of electronic…
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SFJazz
Friday, February 5
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Kuumbwa
Champian Fulton
Born in Norman, Oklahoma in 1985, Champian Fulton was recognized by The Detroit Free Press as the “most gifted pure Jazz singer of her generation.” A pianist…
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SFJazz
Saturday, February 6
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SFJazz
Sunday, February 7
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SFJazz
Monday, February 8
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Kuumbwa
Kenny Barron Trio
Honored by The National Endowment for the Arts as a 2010 Jazz Master, Kenny Barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing…
Wednesday, February 10
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Kuumbwa
Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Rio Theatre
For over sixty years, South Africa’s five-time GRAMMY award-winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo have warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with uplifting vocal…
Thursday, February 11
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Kuumbwa
Nella
Born in Venezuela, Nella rapidly rose to international fame thanks to her powerful voice and
Friday, February 12
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SFJazz
Kenny Barron: Songbook
with special guest vocalists
Saturday, February 13
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SFJazz
Kenny Barron: Songbook
with special guest vocalists
Sunday, February 14
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SFJazz
Kenny Barron: Songbook
with special guest vocalists
Monday, February 15
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Kuumbwa
Hamilton de Holanda Trio
Hamilton de Holanda is one of Brazil’s most celebrated musicians, a global ambassador for Brazilian music, and a master of improvisation. Picking up the…
Tuesday, February 16
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Kuumbwa
Charlie Hunter & Ella Feingold
Different Strokes for Different Folks marks a full-circle moment for Ella Feingold, who first saw Charlie Hunter performing with Leon Parker at the Regatta Bar…
Wednesday, February 17
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SFJazz
Thursday, February 18
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SFJazz
Friday, February 19
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Kuumbwa
Matthew Whitaker Quintet
Matthew Whitaker is a GRAMMY award-winning multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, and arranger. His passion for music was sparked at the age of three…
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SFJazz
Saturday, February 20
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SFJazz
Sunday, February 21
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SFJazz
Monday, February 22
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Kuumbwa
Linda May Han Oh
Born in Malaysia, raised in Western Australia, and now living in New York City, Linda May Han Oh began playing piano, bassoon, and electric bass before…
Thursday, February 25
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Kuumbwa
Claudia Villela & Romero Lubambo – 100 Years of Jobim
“A Brazilian-born genius with a blistering voice” (JazzTimes), Rio-born and GRAMMY-nominated Claudia Villela has developed a reputation as a singularly unique…
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SFJazz
Billy Childs Quartet
70th Birthday Celebration
Friday, February 26
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SFJazz
Saturday, February 27
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SFJazz
Sunday, February 28
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SFJazz
Monday, March 1
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Kuumbwa
Tyreek McDole
Tyreek McDole is a multi-award-winning Haitian-American vocalist from Central Florida whose soulful baritone and deeply reflective artistry are making waves…
Thursday, March 4
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Kuumbwa
Marta Sánchez Sextet
Born and raised in Madrid, Spain, pianist and composer Marta Sánchez is actively working in the contemporary creative music scene in New York City and around…
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SFJazz
Ambrose Akinmusire
With guests Bill Frisell and Herlin Riley
Friday, March 5
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Kuumbwa
The Klezmatics
The Klezmatics return with a powerful new album and live program. Celebrating forty years at the forefront of global roots music, the band brings We Were Made…
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SFJazz
Saturday, March 6
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SFJazz
Sunday, March 7
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SFJazz
Benny Green TrioFew left
with Christian McBride and Carl Allen
Wednesday, March 10
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Kuumbwa
Lucía
Lucía is a 24-year-old vocalist from Veracruz, México whose singular artistic vision bridges the gaps between jazz, latin, and pop music.
Thursday, March 11
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SFJazz
Friday, March 12
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SFJazz
Saturday, March 13
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SFJazz
Stella Heath: The Billie Holiday Project
w/ BHP Jazz Big Band
Sunday, March 14
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SFJazz
Wednesday, March 17
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Yoshi's
40 FINGERS
Phenomenal quartet of guitarists
Thursday, March 18
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Kuumbwa
Kristen Strom Quartet
Saxophonist Kristen Strom has been a mainstay on the Bay Area music scene for nearly two decades and is acclaimed for her beautifully rendered melodies…
Friday, March 19
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SFJazz
Saturday, March 20
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SFJazz
Sunday, March 21
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SFJazz
Monday, March 22
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Kuumbwa
We Exist! Dee Dee Bridgewater Quartet
Over the course of a multifaceted career spanning four decades, GRAMMY- and TONY-winning jazz giant Dee Dee Bridgewater has ascended to the upper echelon of…
Thursday, March 25
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Friday, March 26
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Saturday, March 27
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SFJazz
Sunday, March 28
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Thursday, April 22
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SFJazz
Joe Lovano: Coltrane 100
w/ Melissa Aldana, Linda May Han Oh, & Jeff “Tain” Watts
Friday, April 23
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SFJazz
Joe Lovano: Coltrane 100
w/ Melissa Aldana, Linda May Han Oh, & Jeff “Tain” Watts
Saturday, April 24
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SFJazz
Joe Lovano: Paramount Quartet
w/ Julian Lage, Asante Santi Debriano, and Will Calhoun
Sunday, April 25
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SFJazz
Joe Lovano: Paramount Quartet
w/ Julian Lage, Asante Santi Debriano, and Will Calhoun
Thursday, April 29
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Alfredo Rodríguez Band
with Pedrito Martínez
Saturday, May 1
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SFJazz
Sunday, May 2
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SFJazz
Sunday, May 9
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SFJazz
Django Festival Allstars
with Special Guest
Monday, May 10
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SFJazz
Django Festival Allstars
with Special Guest
Thursday, May 13
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