Paul Mehling, the leader of HCSF, Le Jazz Hot, and the Ivory Club Boys, has been dubbed the godfather of American gypsy jazz. He discovered the music of Django Reinhardt and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France in grammar school, and decades later the music that took root in his young soul finally […]

Paul Mehling, the leader of HCSF, Le Jazz Hot, and the Ivory Club Boys, has been dubbed the godfather of American gypsy jazz. He discovered the music of Django Reinhardt and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France in grammar school, and decades later the music that took root in his young soul finally […]

Paul Mehling, the leader of HCSF, Le Jazz Hot, and the Ivory Club Boys, has been dubbed the godfather of American gypsy jazz. He discovered the music of Django Reinhardt and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France in grammar school, and decades later the music that took root in his young soul finally […]

Drummer and music director Martin Diller started out in the music industry in 2005. Diller has a Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s of Music – Jazz from the University of Cincinatti and a Master’s Degree, Master of Fine Arts – Jazz Drums from the California Institute of the Arts. Martin has played drums for such notable artists […]

Drummer and music director Martin Diller started out in the music industry in 2005. Diller has a Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s of Music – Jazz from the University of Cincinatti and a Master’s Degree, Master of Fine Arts – Jazz Drums from the California Institute of the Arts. Martin has played drums for such notable artists […]

Drummer and music director Martin Diller started out in the music industry in 2005. Diller has a Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s of Music – Jazz from the University of Cincinatti and a Master’s Degree, Master of Fine Arts – Jazz Drums from the California Institute of the Arts. Martin has played drums for such notable artists […]

One of jazz’s most tragically overlooked geniuses, Herbie Nichols was a highly original piano stylist and a composer of tremendous imagination and eclecticism. He wasn’t known widely enough to exert much influence in either department, but his music eventually attracted a rabid cult following, though not quite the wide exposure it deserved. Nichols was born […]

One of jazz’s most tragically overlooked geniuses, Herbie Nichols was a highly original piano stylist and a composer of tremendous imagination and eclecticism. He wasn’t known widely enough to exert much influence in either department, but his music eventually attracted a rabid cult following, though not quite the wide exposure it deserved. Nichols was born […]

Tammy Hall has worked with vocalists Etta Jones, Kim Nalley, Holly Near, Linda Tillery(and the Cultural Heritage Choir),  Denise Perrier, Rhonda Benin, Tiffany Austin, Pamela Rose, Lisa Ferraro, Nicolas Bearde, Branice McKenzie, Ernestine Anderson, Kenny Washington, Melba Moore, Darlene Love, Miki Howard and Queen Esther Marrow, award-winning cabaret singer and actress Connie Champagne, the Supreme […]

Tammy Hall has worked with vocalists Etta Jones, Kim Nalley, Holly Near, Linda Tillery(and the Cultural Heritage Choir),  Denise Perrier, Rhonda Benin, Tiffany Austin, Pamela Rose, Lisa Ferraro, Nicolas Bearde, Branice McKenzie, Ernestine Anderson, Kenny Washington, Melba Moore, Darlene Love, Miki Howard and Queen Esther Marrow, award-winning cabaret singer and actress Connie Champagne, the Supreme […]

The Alaya Project is the essential bridge between the intricate Carnatic style of Indian classical music and contemporary jazz and funk. Born in the cultural bastion of Oakland, California, The Alaya Project explores new textures and perspectives built over two decades of friendship, dialogue, and musical immersion across genres and continents. The driving hybrid kit grooves of […]

The Alaya Project is the essential bridge between the intricate Carnatic style of Indian classical music and contemporary jazz and funk. Born in the cultural bastion of Oakland, California, The Alaya Project explores new textures and perspectives built over two decades of friendship, dialogue, and musical immersion across genres and continents. The driving hybrid kit grooves of […]

A major force in the music scene of the San Francisco Bay area for the last 40 years, saxophonist Charles Unger is a musical institution. He is known for his exuberant style and talent, and for a stage show that is unforgettable.Charles brings an undeniable sense of joy to his performances, with a smile that […]

A major force in the music scene of the San Francisco Bay area for the last 40 years, saxophonist Charles Unger is a musical institution. He is known for his exuberant style and talent, and for a stage show that is unforgettable.Charles brings an undeniable sense of joy to his performances, with a smile that […]

Alex Monfort is a Parisian pianist who has risen to international acclaim with his soulful and intuitive style. https://youtu.be/c9ZHq_A10Hg

Alex Monfort is a Parisian pianist who has risen to international acclaim with his soulful and intuitive style. https://youtu.be/c9ZHq_A10Hg

Alex Monfort is a Parisian pianist who has risen to international acclaim with his soulful and intuitive style. https://youtu.be/c9ZHq_A10Hg

Alex Monfort is a Parisian pianist who has risen to international acclaim with his soulful and intuitive style. https://youtu.be/c9ZHq_A10Hg

Alex Monfort is a Parisian pianist who has risen to international acclaim with his soulful and intuitive style. https://youtu.be/c9ZHq_A10Hg

Alex Monfort is a Parisian pianist who has risen to international acclaim with his soulful and intuitive style https://youtu.be/c9ZHq_A10Hg

Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Michael Wang is a drummer and producer who now resides in London. He recently graduated with a Bachelor of Music from the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied with Kendrick Scott and John Riley. While in New York City, Michael was a member of several bands which […]

Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Michael Wang is a drummer and producer who now resides in London. He recently graduated with a Bachelor of Music from the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied with Kendrick Scott and John Riley. While in New York City, Michael was a member of several bands which […]

After 25 years as the lead vocalist for Santana, Tony Lindsay has garnered 11 Grammy awards, traveled on several world tours and recorded on seven CDs: Milagro (1992), Supernatural (1999), Shaman (2002), Ceremony (2003) and Food for Thought (2004), Ultimate Santana (2007) and Multi-Dimensional Warrior (2008). Tony Lindsay also has quite an impressive curriculum vitae […]

After 25 years as the lead vocalist for Santana, Tony Lindsay has garnered 11 Grammy awards, traveled on several world tours and recorded on seven CDs: Milagro (1992), Supernatural (1999), Shaman (2002), Ceremony (2003) and Food for Thought (2004), Ultimate Santana (2007) and Multi-Dimensional Warrior (2008). Tony Lindsay also has quite an impressive curriculum vitae […]

Lisa Mezzacappa is a San Francisco Bay Area-based composer, bassist, bandleader, and producer. Called “one of the most imaginative figures on the Bay Area creative jazz scene” by The Mercury News and “a Bay Area treasure” by KQED public radio, she has been an active part of California’s vibrant music community for nearly 20 years. […]

Lisa Mezzacappa is a San Francisco Bay Area-based composer, bassist, bandleader, and producer. Called “one of the most imaginative figures on the Bay Area creative jazz scene” by The Mercury News and “a Bay Area treasure” by KQED public radio, she has been an active part of California’s vibrant music community for nearly 20 years. […]

Kasey Knudsen is a San Francisco based saxophonist, composer & educator. She earned her Bachelor of Arts  in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music in 2002, Magna Cum Laude. She has been dubbed “one of the region’s most esteemed saxophonists”  (Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Classical Voice, 2018) and has “quietly become one of the […]

Kasey Knudsen is a San Francisco based saxophonist, composer & educator. She earned her Bachelor of Arts  in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music in 2002, Magna Cum Laude. She has been dubbed “one of the region’s most esteemed saxophonists”  (Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Classical Voice, 2018) and has “quietly become one of the […]

Kasey Knudsen is a San Francisco based saxophonist, composer & educator. She earned her Bachelor of Arts  in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music in 2002, Magna Cum Laude. She has been dubbed “one of the region’s most esteemed saxophonists”  (Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Classical Voice, 2018) and has “quietly become one of the […]

Lose yourself in Bay Area’s Tracy Cruz’s spirit filled, rich candied vocals; she is a full-time musical artist, songwriter and vocal coach, taking home 44 prestigious music awards such as the 2022 Intercontinental Music Awards for “Best of North America in the R&B genre”, 2022 Josie Music Award for “Vocalist of the Year” (R&B/Soul), 2022 […]

Lose yourself in Bay Area’s Tracy Cruz’s spirit filled, rich candied vocals; she is a full-time musical artist, songwriter and vocal coach, taking home 44 prestigious music awards such as the 2022 Intercontinental Music Awards for “Best of North America in the R&B genre”, 2022 Josie Music Award for “Vocalist of the Year” (R&B/Soul), 2022 […]

Lose yourself in Bay Area’s Tracy Cruz’s spirit filled, rich candied vocals; she is a full-time musical artist, songwriter and vocal coach, taking home 44 prestigious music awards such as the 2022 Intercontinental Music Awards for “Best of North America in the R&B genre”, 2022 Josie Music Award for “Vocalist of the Year” (R&B/Soul), 2022 […]

San Francisco native, vocalist Loretta Gooden began her life in music as the daughter of Oddie Lee Criner, the legendary Gospel educator, pianist and vocalist. Along with her mother and sisters, Ms. Gooden toured the country for over twenty years as part of the her family gospel group, The Legendary Angelettes of San Francisco. Ms. […]

San Francisco native, vocalist Loretta Gooden began her life in music as the daughter of Oddie Lee Criner, the legendary Gospel educator, pianist and vocalist. Along with her mother and sisters, Ms. Gooden toured the country for over twenty years as part of the her family gospel group, The Legendary Angelettes of San Francisco. Ms. […]

Brian Ho began playing piano at the early age of five taking lessons at both Stanford and San Jose State. By the age of sixteen, he began to play professionally and started teaching. After his college years spent studying music at UC Davis, he decided to pursue his love of music as a leader, composer, […]

Brian Ho began playing piano at the early age of five taking lessons at both Stanford and San Jose State. By the age of sixteen, he began to play professionally and started teaching. After his college years spent studying music at UC Davis, he decided to pursue his love of music as a leader, composer, […]

In 2007, after spending his career as a sideman, learning and honing his craft, Brian stepped into the role as bandleader. In 2019 Brian formed Trio Latino, featuring original compositions and arrangements by pianist Christian Tumalan and bassist Aaron Germain.In the 2015 Downbeat Magazine 80th Annual Reader’s Poll, Brian was voted into the top 20 […]

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 member of an important Jazz family. His father, the late Smith Dobson IV, was a world renown Pianist and director of the Jazz series at the Garden City in San Jose for […]

Trading Fours at Tipple’s. Jam session hosted by Smith Dobson A lively jam session featuring some the Bay Area’s (and beyond) premiere players. Featuring House Band: Playing Musicians do not pay the door cover for seats at the bar/lounge. We ask musicians to open a tab and expect a $15 food and/or beverage minimum spend. […]

Trading Fours at Tipple’s. Jam session hosted by Smith Dobson A lively jam session featuring some the Bay Area’s (and beyond) premiere players. Featuring House Band: Playing Musicians do not pay the door cover for seats at the bar/lounge. We ask musicians to open a tab and expect a $15 food and/or beverage minimum spend. […]

Erik Jekabson is a freelance trumpet player, composer, arranger and educator who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.  He is equally busy playing and composing for different bands, leading his own groups, (the Erik Jekabson Sextet, the String-tet and the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra) teaching a wide variety of students and running the Young Musicians […]

Erik Jekabson is a freelance trumpet player, composer, arranger and educator who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.  He is equally busy playing and composing for different bands, leading his own groups, (the Erik Jekabson Sextet, the String-tet and the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra) teaching a wide variety of students and running the Young Musicians […]

Erik Jekabson is a freelance trumpet player, composer, arranger and educator who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.  He is equally busy playing and composing for different bands, leading his own groups, (the Erik Jekabson Sextet, the String-tet and the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra) teaching a wide variety of students and running the Young Musicians […]

Sylvia Cuenca is an active drummer on the New York and Bay Area jazz scene who is contributing outstanding performances in a variety of situations. She has had the honor of sharing the bandstand with saxophone legend Joe Henderson for 4 years and trumpet legend Clark Terry for 17 years. Cuenca has also performed with […]

Sylvia Cuenca is an active drummer on the New York and Bay Area jazz scene who is contributing outstanding performances in a variety of situations. She has had the honor of sharing the bandstand with saxophone legend Joe Henderson for 4 years and trumpet legend Clark Terry for 17 years. Cuenca has also performed with […]

Trumpeter Daniel Herrera and saxophonist Andrew Dixon join forces to introduce the Verve Quintet. Honoring the blue note hard bop tradition of the 1960’s and beyond.

Trumpeter Daniel Herrera and saxophonist Andrew Dixon join forces to introduce the Verve Quintet. Honoring the blue note hard bop tradition of the 1960’s and beyond.

As a multi-instrumentalist and composer, Steven Lugerner lives in San Francisco and maintains musical ties to the Los Angeles, Chicago & New York City music scenes. As a bandleader, Lugerner leads both SLUGish Ensemble, an amoeba-like ensemble dedicated to original compositions & arrangements in addition to JACKNIFE, a hard-hitting post-bop quintet dedicated to the music […]

As a multi-instrumentalist and composer, Steven Lugerner lives in San Francisco and maintains musical ties to the Los Angeles, Chicago & New York City music scenes. As a bandleader, Lugerner leads both SLUGish Ensemble, an amoeba-like ensemble dedicated to original compositions & arrangements in addition to JACKNIFE, a hard-hitting post-bop quintet dedicated to the music […]

Drummer & Percussionist Josh Jones is recognized internationally from his touring and recording with such Jazz greats as Don Cherry, Steve Coleman, Omar Sosa, Yosvany Terry, and Jacqui Naylor. His recent recording projects include “Then and Now” with Blue Note recording artist Benny Green, as well as a project with Cuban royalty Chuchito Valdes. Other […]

Drummer & Percussionist Josh Jones is recognized internationally from his touring and recording with such Jazz greats as Don Cherry, Steve Coleman, Omar Sosa, Yosvany Terry, and Jacqui Naylor. His recent recording projects include “Then and Now” with Blue Note recording artist Benny Green, as well as a project with Cuban royalty Chuchito Valdes. Other […]