Founded in 2010, The Cosmo Alleycats is a San Francisco-based vintage dance band that brings to the stage a potent mix of vintage dance music with a dynamic, soulful delivery. The band, comprised of talented musicians, draws from several decades of exhilarating American music, and inspired originals, to deliver a fun and engaging performance.

Founded in 2010, The Cosmo Alleycats is a San Francisco-based vintage dance band that brings to the stage a potent mix of vintage dance music with a dynamic, soulful delivery. The band, comprised of talented musicians, draws from several decades of exhilarating American music, and inspired originals, to deliver a fun and engaging performance.

Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe. In the mid 70’s after finishing a four year program at Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. In 1978 Greg formed his group Channel One […]

Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe. In the mid 70’s after finishing a four year program at Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. In 1978 Greg formed his group Channel One […]

Oakland-based soul singer and composer Lilan Kane (LEE – lawn) is authentic, on and off stage. The sultry honesty in her voice is as raw as her lyrical stories of love, life and self-discovery. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Kane has sold out numerous residencies at Yoshi’s Oakland and SFJAZZ as […]

Oakland-based soul singer and composer Lilan Kane (LEE – lawn) is authentic, on and off stage. The sultry honesty in her voice is as raw as her lyrical stories of love, life and self-discovery. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Kane has sold out numerous residencies at Yoshi’s Oakland and SFJAZZ as […]

Singer/songwriter Elisabeth Waters' melancholic blend of old school jazz with modern R&B and pop transports listeners to smoke-filled clubs of days gone by. She has been performing throughout New England since 2015. Her upcoming EP, Blue, documents the wide range of emotions experienced during a relationship and subsequent breakup. From unadulterated bliss to abject despair, […]

Singer/songwriter Elisabeth Waters’ melancholic blend of old school jazz with modern R&B and pop transports listeners to smoke-filled clubs of days gone by. She has been performing throughout New England since 2015. Her upcoming EP, Blue, documents the wide range of emotions experienced during a relationship and subsequent breakup. From unadulterated bliss to abject despair, […]

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 […]

Christelle Durandy’s artistry is a mosaic: a cross-cultural jazz combination that draws upon a vast spectrum of Soul, Caribbean and Latin inspirations. The melodic threads of her musicianship transcend borders and weave an international music fabric rooted in her loyal love for percussion, polyrhythm and for words and languages’ rhythmic concepts. Christelle heads her ensemble […]

Saxophonist KRISTEN STROM is in great demand these days. In addition to leading her own ensemble, the Kristen Strom Quintet, she is an integral part of some of the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading bands. She has performed with many well-known artists, including Manhattan Transfer, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis, Jimmy Heath, Steve Turre, Kevin Mahogany, […]

Saxophonist KRISTEN STROM is in great demand these days. In addition to leading her own ensemble, the Kristen Strom Quintet, she is an integral part of some of the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading bands. She has performed with many well-known artists, including Manhattan Transfer, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis, Jimmy Heath, Steve Turre, Kevin Mahogany, […]

Saxophonist KRISTEN STROM is in great demand these days. In addition to leading her own ensemble, the Kristen Strom Quintet, she is an integral part of some of the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading bands. She has performed with many well-known artists, including Manhattan Transfer, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis, Jimmy Heath, Steve Turre, Kevin Mahogany, […]

Erika Oba is a composer, pianist/flutist, and educator based in the SF Bay Area. As a composer she has written works for big band, small jazz ensembles, chamber groups, dance and theater. She is active as a performer on both piano and flute, and performs with her own groups the Erika Oba Trio, Ends Meat’ […]

Erika Oba is a composer, pianist/flutist, and educator based in the SF Bay Area. As a composer she has written works for big band, small jazz ensembles, chamber groups, dance and theater. She is active as a performer on both piano and flute, and performs with her own groups the Erika Oba Trio, Ends Meat’ […]

Erika Oba is a composer, pianist/flutist, and educator based in the SF Bay Area. As a composer she has written works for big band, small jazz ensembles, chamber groups, dance and theater. She is active as a performer on both piano and flute, and performs with her own groups the Erika Oba Trio, Ends Meat’ […]

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 […]

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 […]

Andrew Finn Magill has been featured on PBS, NPR, TEDx and MTV-U. Finn is a Fulbright fellow, North Carolina Arts Council fellow, and South Arts Emerging Traditional Artist. He has performed with John Doyle, Rising Appalachia, Charm City Junction, Open the Door for Three, Greg Ruby, The Paul McKenna Band, and Peter Mawanga among others. […]

Andrew Finn Magill has been featured on PBS, NPR, TEDx and MTV-U. Finn is a Fulbright fellow, North Carolina Arts Council fellow, and South Arts Emerging Traditional Artist. He has performed with John Doyle, Rising Appalachia, Charm City Junction, Open the Door for Three, Greg Ruby, The Paul McKenna Band, and Peter Mawanga among others. […]

Berkeley born Songstress Viveca Hawkins has been moving crowds across the country and the world for nearly 20 years. Her vocal stylings range from rock and roll to hip hop, soul, and jazz. She studied voice at Berklee College of Music. However, she credits most of her talent to the time she spent singing in […]

Berkeley born Songstress Viveca Hawkins has been moving crowds across the country and the world for nearly 20 years. Her vocal stylings range from rock and roll to hip hop, soul, and jazz. She studied voice at Berklee College of Music. However, she credits most of her talent to the time she spent singing in […]

Composer and saxophonist Elizabeth Schenck has been a leading light in the indie-jazz scene for more than a decade now . Her adventurous approach to rhythm and arrangements should lead to an exciting evening of music.Saxophonist/Composer/Educator Beth Schenck is based in San Francisco, California. A partial list of recent projects and collaborations: House of Faern […]

Composer and saxophonist Elizabeth Schenck has been a leading light in the indie-jazz scene for more than a decade now . Her adventurous approach to rhythm and arrangements should lead to an exciting evening of music.Saxophonist/Composer/Educator Beth Schenck is based in San Francisco, California. A partial list of recent projects and collaborations: House of Faern […]

Composer and saxophonist Elizabeth Schenck has been a leading light in the indie-jazz scene for more than a decade now . Her adventurous approach to rhythm and arrangements should lead to an exciting evening of music.Saxophonist/Composer/Educator Beth Schenck is based in San Francisco, California. A partial list of recent projects and collaborations: House of Faern […]

As a pianist, composer, bandleader and accompanist, Anne Sajdera is a creative force whose music encompasses an unusually far-flung array of traditions. With musical roots spanning the globe, she melds American and Brazilian jazz to her training in European classical music, creating an utterly personal sound that’s melodically verdant, harmonically sophisticated and rhythmically compelling. A […]

As a pianist, composer, bandleader and accompanist, Anne Sajdera is a creative force whose music encompasses an unusually far-flung array of traditions. With musical roots spanning the globe, she melds American and Brazilian jazz to her training in European classical music, creating an utterly personal sound that’s melodically verdant, harmonically sophisticated and rhythmically compelling. A […]

As a pianist, composer, bandleader and accompanist, Anne Sajdera is a creative force whose music encompasses an unusually far-flung array of traditions. With musical roots spanning the globe, she melds American and Brazilian jazz to her training in European classical music, creating an utterly personal sound that’s melodically verdant, harmonically sophisticated and rhythmically compelling. A […]

Mara Hruby doesn’t just play music—she lives it. Since the onset of her career, the Oakland, CA native has poured her soul into her velvet confections, drawing inspiration from lessons that she’s gleaned in her personal life and funneling them into rich, organic compositions. In just a few years, the singer-songwriter has become one of […]

Mara Hruby doesn’t just play music—she lives it. Since the onset of her career, the Oakland, CA native has poured her soul into her velvet confections, drawing inspiration from lessons that she’s gleaned in her personal life and funneling them into rich, organic compositions. In just a few years, the singer-songwriter has become one of […]

Jackie Gage is an international recording artist whose velvety voice, and uplifting songwriting paint a relaxed atmosphere familiar to California natives. Straddling worlds of jazz and folk, her sentimental music easily moves from large philharmonic halls in Russia, into intimate New York song clubs like Smoke Jazz & The Bitter End. Jackie has performed with […]

Jackie Gage is an international recording artist whose velvety voice, and uplifting songwriting paint a relaxed atmosphere familiar to California natives. Straddling worlds of jazz and folk, her sentimental music easily moves from large philharmonic halls in Russia, into intimate New York song clubs like Smoke Jazz & The Bitter End. Jackie has performed with […]

Innovative and effervescent vocalist Azure McCall comes to the Tipple’s stage. Hawaii’s first lady of jazz is a multi-award winning vocalist. She is heir to the vocal tradition of Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald. Her warmth and sense of humor fuel every interpretation. Azure became the first singer to work with Freddie Hubbard’s […]

Innovative and effervescent vocalist Azure McCall comes to the Tipple’s stage. Hawaii’s first lady of jazz is a multi-award winning vocalist. She is heir to the vocal tradition of Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald. Her warmth and sense of humor fuel every interpretation. Azure became the first singer to work with Freddie Hubbard’s […]

Oakland-based soul singer and composer Lilan Kane (LEE – lawn) is authentic, on and off stage. The sultry honesty in her voice is as raw as her lyrical stories of love, life and self-discovery. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Kane has sold out numerous residencies at Yoshi’s Oakland and SFJAZZ as […]

Oakland-based soul singer and composer Lilan Kane (LEE – lawn) is authentic, on and off stage. The sultry honesty in her voice is as raw as her lyrical stories of love, life and self-discovery. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Kane has sold out numerous residencies at Yoshi’s Oakland and SFJAZZ as […]

Oakland-based soul singer and composer Lilan Kane (LEE – lawn) is authentic, on and off stage. The sultry honesty in her voice is as raw as her lyrical stories of love, life and self-discovery. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Kane has sold out numerous residencies at Yoshi’s Oakland and SFJAZZ as […]

Amelie Anna is percussionist and vocalist with the Blind Bandits and brings film and video game scores to life with her unique voice and hand drumming skills. She was also appointed Assistant Director of the Roots, Jazz and American Music Program at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM). At SFCM, she studied with artists […]

Amelie Anna is percussionist and vocalist with the Blind Bandits and brings film and video game scores to life with her unique voice and hand drumming skills. She was also appointed Assistant Director of the Roots, Jazz and American Music Program at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM). At SFCM, she studied with artists […]

Amelie Anna is percussionist and vocalist with the Blind Bandits and brings film and video game scores to life with her unique voice and hand drumming skills. She was also appointed Assistant Director of the Roots, Jazz and American Music Program at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM). At SFCM, she studied with artists […]

Stella was just a tiny girl when the gift for song found her. Rooms full of folks suddenly stilled and leaned in. With a cupful of classical training, a salt pinch of musical theater, a bouquet garni of many-colored jazz stirred in, Stella stepped up, love of music her birthright. Every instrument in a Louis […]

Stella was just a tiny girl when the gift for song found her. Rooms full of folks suddenly stilled and leaned in. With a cupful of classical training, a salt pinch of musical theater, a bouquet garni of many-colored jazz stirred in, Stella stepped up, love of music her birthright. Every instrument in a Louis […]

Sylvia Cuenca is an active drummer on the New York 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 such jazz luminaries […]

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. […]

Faye Carol The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol is one of the premiere vocalists of her time. Her unique style and gift of connecting with her audience is astonishing. Arranging jazz standards and other popular songs in her own way, is nothing new to Miss Faye. She began this decades ago, well before mixing genres such […]

Faye Carol The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol is one of the premiere vocalists of her time. Her unique style and gift of connecting with her audience is astonishing. Arranging jazz standards and other popular songs in her own way, is nothing new to Miss Faye. She began this decades ago, well before mixing genres such […]

“I always come back to soul. We must live with soulful connection to ourselves and our history.” — TIFFANY AUSTIN Rather than separating African-American music into kindred tributaries, Austin plunges into the whole river of sound that’s sustained black life in America since before the nation’s founding. “I’ve experienced multiple instances of people trying to […]

Trading Fours at Tipple’s. Jam session hosted by Tiffany Austin 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 Tiffany Austin 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. […]

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 […]

Kenya Moses is an American vocalist of African American and Afro-Brazilian heritage, sharing music from Brazil, Latin America and around the world. Born in Americus, Georgia, and shortly thereafter moving to Darmstadt, Germany; Kenya was exposed to a wide range of musical experiences, which have influenced her subsequent years of studying and performing.Kenya became obsessed […]

Kenya Moses is an American vocalist of African American and Afro-Brazilian heritage, sharing music from Brazil, Latin America and around the world. Born in Americus, Georgia, and shortly thereafter moving to Darmstadt, Germany; Kenya was exposed to a wide range of musical experiences, which have influenced her subsequent years of studying and performing.Kenya became obsessed […]

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. […]