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Some Music Birthday Celebrations For Today Thursday November 12th Includes
Bukka White highly influential Delta and country blues guitarist, singer, pianist, and songwriter known for his National steel-bodied slide guitar playing who was one of the last blues musicians of the W. C. Handy era was born 120 years ago
Buck Clayton prominent swing jazz trumpeter who was a star of
Count Basie’s Orchestra in the late 1930’s and early 40’s and went on to record with Billie Holiday was born 115 years ago
Jo Stafford gifted big band swing vocalist who earned the title “G.I. Jo” for her sentimental WWII and Korean War hits that resonated with American servicemen overseas such as “I’ll Walk Alone”, “I’ll Be Seeing You” and
“You Belong to Me” was born 109 years ago
Sam Jones solid jazz bassist with impeccable technique, who could also swing and groove with the best of them best known for his work with
Cannonball Adderley and Oscar Peterson was born 102 years ago
Bob Crewe legendary ’60s and ’70s pop music singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer who is best known for his work with The Four Seasons co writing and producing such hits as “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Walk Like A Man”, “Let’s Hang On” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” was born 96 years ago
Mort Shuman prominent songwriter who along with Doc Pomus wrote a number of 1960s rock and roll and pop hits such as “Viva Las Vegas”,
“Save the Last Dance for Me” and “A Teenager in Love” was born 88 years ago
Terry Buzzy Johnson singer/songwriter and producer best known for his work with doo wop legends the Flamingo singing lead on such classics as
“I Only Have Eyes for You” and “Heavenly Angel” was born 88 years ago
Jimmy ‘Bro’ Hayes bass singer arranger and founding member of a cappella group, The Persuasions was born 83 years ago
Booker T. Jones songwriter, record producer and arranger who is one of the architects of the Memphis soul sound of the 1960s as the leader of
Booker T. & The MG’s who scored a number of hits on their own including “Time Is Tight” and “Green Onions” as well as serving as the Stax Records house band turns 82 years old
Neil Young iconic singer/songwriter and musician whose influence extends to such genres as folk-rock, country-rock, hard rock, acoustic and alternative/grunge through his work with Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Neil Young & Crazy Horse and Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts turns 81 years old
Barbara Fairchild country and gospel singer who is best known for her hit 1973 country song “Teddy Bear Song” turns 76 years old
Some Concert Reccomendations For Thursday November 12th
SF Jazz 201 Franklin Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
Ron Carter and Stanley Clarke have defined and redefined the bass’s role in modern jazz, from the hard bop innovations of the early 1960s to the jazz-fusion revolution of the 1970s and 1980s. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see two living legends in performance together.
Highly Recommended!!!!!! $65-$165 Cover Charge
The Chapel 777 Valencia Street San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime
A great set of music in store featuring New Orleans based singer/songwriter Marc Broussard who is best known for his signature “bayou soul” style which is a mix of funk, blues, R&B, rock and pop, matched with distinct Southern roots.
Highly Recommended!!!! $42 Cover Charge
Biscuits and Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM Showtime Oakland based Bobby Young Project music is an electric blend of blues, rock, funk, and soul. Band members include Bobby Young on guitar and vocals,
Nick Young on guitar, Greg “Gman” Simmons on bass, Latrosse Harris on drums and Gig Anderson on keyboards. Highly Recommended!!!!! $23 Cover Charge
The Black Cat 400 Eddy San Francisco 7:00 PM 9:15 PM Showtimes
Pianist and keyboardist Marc Seales music is a distinctive blend of post-bop language, rich harmony, and fearless spontaneity Seales has toured and recorded with Joe Henderson, Art Pepper, Benny Carter and Mark Murphy.
Her performs with an all star lineup featuring Seales on piano & keyboard, the legendary Ernie Watts on tenor saxophone, Bruce Lett on acoustic bass and
Moyes Lucas Jr. on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!
$20/$30/$40/$50 Cover Charge Per Set
Boom Boom Room 1601 Fillmore Street San Francisco 9:00 PM Showtime Robby D & The EFG’S is a kick ass band with blistering renditions of new wave, funk, soul, and indie rock hits along with our latest and greatest original dance music. Band members include Rob Dietrich on guitar, Chris Colmenero on bass, Brian Fishler on drums and Natalyn Daniels on keys.
Highly Recommended!!!!! No Cover Charge
The Freight & Salvage 2020 Addison Street Berkeley 8:00 PM Showtime
A great show in store featuring one of New Orleans premier and most beloved American street band Tuba Skinny who are known for their performances of early jazz, ragtime, and blues music of the 1920s and 1930s
Highly Recommended!!!!! $44/$49 Cover Charge
The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 7:00 PM-11:30 PM Showtime. Westside Jazz Club lead by the wonderful tenor saxophonist Scott Silverberg, is a collective of innovative jazz musicians performing jazz standards, challenging modern compositions and freshly-updated classics. I have seen this ensemble a number of time and they never disappoint.
Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge
Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime Guitarist Ben Misterka and his band Collectivity blends international music to create a band that brings jazz/funk, psychedelic and soul. Misterka’s band is known for their international blend of music and for the musicians who make up the band Highly Recommended!!!! $20 Cover Charge
The DeLuxe 1511 Haight Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
A night of progressive bluegrass featuring the Bay Area based
The High Water Line Highly Recommended!!! $10 Cover Charge
Blush Wine Bar 476 Castro Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
Parlor Tricks is the world’s first and foremost industrial ragtime band, a hot-music quartet led with sultry vocals, resonator guitar, upright bass and drums. Band members include Lily Cato on lead vocals, Darah Golub and
Morgane Hollowell on vocals, Angelo Spagnolo on guitar, Brian Kesley on bass and synth and Terry Moore on drums Highly Recommended!!!!
No Cover Charge
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM Showtimes Contemporary jazz pianist, keyboardist and composer Peter Horvath has since performed, recorded and toured nationally and worldwide with a long line of world-class artist, including jazz greats Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson, Richie Cole, Benny Maupin, Lenny White, Arturo Sandoval, Randy Brecker, Marcus Miller and the Oakland Symphony. Sitting in with Horvath are
Jeff Chambers on bass and Jason Lewis on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!
$30 Cover Charge Per Set
The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A good show in store featuring Bay Area based post bop jazz pianist
Syd Williams Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge
Friday November 13th
SF Jazz 201 Franklin Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
Ron Carter and Stanley Clarke have defined and redefined the bass’s role in modern jazz, from the hard bop innovations of the early 1960s to the jazz-fusion revolution of the 1970s and 1980s. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see two living legends in performance together.
Highly Recommended!!!!!! $65-$165 Cover Charge
August Hall 420 Mason Street San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime
A great night of music in store featuring the New Orleans based progressive R&B band Tank & The Bangas whose music blends elements of classic soul, funk to hip-hop, reggae and rock all led by Tarriona “Tank” Ball on vocals and Norman Spence II on bass, keyboards & guitar, Deven Trusclair on drums, Kenaniah Turner on bass, Rob Kellner on keyboards and Etienne Stoufflet on saxophone. This is a show to definitely check out. Highly Recommended!!!! $39.80 Cover Charge
Biscuits and Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM Showtimes. A great night of music in store featuring the legendary blues rock guitarist Harvey Mandel who is known for his innovative approach to electric guitar playing and legendary licks. A professional at twenty, he played with Charlie Musselwhite, Canned Heat, The Rolling Stones and John Mayall before starting a solo career. Mandel was valued so highly by his peers for his innovative guitar work that he came within inches of joining the
Rolling Stones as a replacement guitarist after Mick Taylor quit in 1974
Highly Recommended!!!!! $40 Cover Charge Per Set
Roar Shack 34 7th Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
New Orleans based performance art and musical project of
Suzannah Elizabeth Powell better known by her personna Boyfriend presents
In The Garden which is a provocative storytelling with genre-bending music,
In the Garden explores identity, autonomy, temptation, and rebellion. As Eve questions her role in a world created for her, she confronts the consequences of desire, knowledge, and freedom reframing one of humanity’s oldest stories through a fiercely contemporary lens. Highly Recommended!!!!
$20 Cover Charge
The Black Cat 400 Eddy San Francisco 7:00 PM 9:30 PM Showtimes
Pianist and keyboardist Marc Seales music is a distinctive blend of post-bop language, rich harmony, and fearless spontaneity Seales has toured and recorded with Joe Henderson, Art Pepper, Benny Carter and Mark Murphy.
Her performs with an all star lineup featuring Seales on piano & keyboard, the legendary Ernie Watts on tenor saxophone, Bruce Lett on acoustic bass and
Moyes Lucas Jr. on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!
$20/$30/$40/$50/$60 Cover Charge Per Set
Bottom Of The Hill 233 17th Street San Francisco 8:30 PM Showtime
A great night of music in store featuring New York City based singer/songwriter, guitarist and bandleader Jon Spencer who is known for his work in the noise and garage-rock scenes with Pussy Galore, Boss Hog and especially Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. Also on the bill are New York City based experimental post punk and Genre Death and San Francisco based psychedelic punk rockers Fuck Wolf. DJ Mike Gabriel gets the music going.
Highly Recommended!!!! $35 Cover Charge
Boom Boom Room 1601 Fillmore Street San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime There will be a party going on featuring the Oakland based new wave ska/reggae inspired band The New Accidents featuring Michael Antoun on sax, Colin Drakeon drums, guitar and percussion, Scott Hill on guitar, and vocals, David Latch on bass and vocals, Richard Mainzer on trumpet and vocals, Eric Wiley on keyboards and Paul Wilson on sax. Opening up are the Bay Area based cover band Daddy Issues whose music is dedicated to bands like Cheap Trick, The Pixies,The Strokes and The Killers. Highly Recommended!!!!!
$20 Cover Charge
Bird & Beckett 653 Chenery Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
A great set of post bop jazz in store with Eric & The In Crowd featuring
Eric Shifrin on piano, Dan Seaman on bass, Mike Strunk on drums and Gino Raugi on guitar plus special guests. This is a set to definitely check out.
Highly Recommended!!!! $20 Cover Charge
The Sound Room 3022 Broadway Oakland 7:30 PM Showtime
Jazz Mafia co-founder Adam Theis brings his own compositions to the Keys stage with a 12-piece all-star ensemble of strings, horns and rhythm section. Adam has been writing for strings for more than 20 years, from
Cosa Nostra Strings to his Brass, Bows & Beats Hip-Hop Symphony, and this lineup is one of his favorite sounds to write for: a huge palette of lush textures and colors, wide dynamics, and plenty of muscle when the music calls for it. The Jazz Mafia musical family features Adam Theis on trombone, Mike Olmos on trumpet, Chloe Scott Jones on flute, Tommy Occhiuto on tenor and baritone sax, Shaina Evoniuk (violin), Irene Sazer on violin, Michi Aceret on viola,
Lewis Patzner on cello, Dan Zemelman on piano, Sascha Jacobsen on upright bass, Aaron Kierbel on drums and special guests Highly Recommended!!!!
$39.19 Cover Charge
The DeLuxe 1511 Haight Street San Francisco 9:30 PM Showtime
The Americano Social Club plays music for “la dolce vita” which is a mix of romantic and eclectic melodies from all over the world including pop, jazz, folk, classical, rock, opera, the music of Brazil and Europe’s cafés as well as some great original pieces.Highly Recommended!!! $15 Cover Charge
The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:55 PM Showtime The Twist & Disco tell the story of a groove that stirred in Memphis and exploded in Detroit– bounced off of post-war London to crash at Studio 54. You might hear Barry, Presley, Wonder, Jagger, Withers, Gaye or Gibb or anything that covers the two breakneck decades between the birth of
The Backbeat and the rise of Four-on-the-Floor. Band members include
Trevor Pritchett on vocals, Torre on bass and vocals, Henry Plumb on drums and Josh Blas on guitar. Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
Grammy award winning jazz blues singer Jamie Davis nicknamed
“The Chocalate Baritone” is one of the great big band vocalists of his era. He rarely comes to the Bay Area. Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 9:00 PM Showtime
Atta Kid has been a staple of the Bay Area scene since 2013. This all-star crew of the funkiest musicians this side of New Orleans. Led by Daniel Casares on sax and vocals, Max Cowan on B-3keyboards and vocals, Joe Bagale on drums and vocals and Jason Muscat on bass. Atta Kid will take you from Grand Ave to Frenchmen Street in every set. Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge
Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
Fog City Swing is the one of the Bay Area’s hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensemble transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Highly Recommended!!!!
$15 Cover Charge
The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A good show featuring the Oakland based surf rock jazz instrumentl band
The Carrots. Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Avenue San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime Gaucho Jazz is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Highly Recommended!!!!!! No Cover Charge
San Francisco Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concert Series 4:30 PM Showtime The Golden Gate Bandshell Soul/Jazz/R&B Concert Series presents
Sunset Community Band This is a free concert. The Bandshell is located at John F. Kennedy Dr and Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco.
Highly Recommended!!!!!
Saturday November 14th
SF Jazz 201 Franklin Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
Ron Carter and Stanley Clarke have defined and redefined the bass’s role in modern jazz, from the hard bop innovations of the early 1960s to the jazz-fusion revolution of the 1970s and 1980s. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see two living legends in performance together.
Highly Recommended!!!!!! $65-$175 Cover Charge
Roar Shack 34 7th Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
New Orleans based performance art and musical project of the wonderful Suzannah Elizabeth Powell better known by her personna Boyfriend presents Boyfriend’s 15 Year Celebration which brings it all back to where it started: small clubs, sweaty rooms, and gloriously provocative, raw performance. This intimate farewell show dives into fifteen years of Boyfriend’s world, trading spectacle for closeness as she tears through fan favorites, deep cuts, and the songs that built a cult following with the occasional surprise guest dropping in along the way. It’s a last-chance, up close communion with the character before she returns to her role as an alter ego . Highly Recommended!!!!
$20 Cover Charge
The Fillmore 1805 Geary Blvd San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
The compelling singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell music is a blend of jazz, country, folk, Celtic, klezmer and blues as she has performed as a member of various music groups including Po’ Girl,
Birds of Chicago, Our Native Daughters and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon Highly Recommended!!!! $50.50/$120.95/$162.50 Cover Charge
Top Of The Mark 999 California Street San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime Laurent Fourgo & His Vintage Jukebox Orchestra specializes in Swing Era favorites, jazz standards, Bossa Nova classics and elegant ballroom selections transporting their audiences to the golden decades of the 1920s, ’30s, ’40s, and ’50s — an era of big bands, glamorous nightclubs, and unforgettable evenings filled with live music and dancing. Highly Recommended!!!
$15 Cover Charge
The Chapel 777 Valencia Street San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime
A great set oif music in store featuring the Minneapolis based indie American alternative folk country band The Cactus Blossoms Highly Recommended!!!!
$33.40 Cover Charge
The Freight & Salvage 2020 Addison Street Berkeley 8:00 PM Showtime
The sixth annual Black Women’s Roots Festival celebrates powerful, pioneering Black women in roots music showcasing a dynamic lineup of legendary artists, world-renowned performers and emerging talent featuring
The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, Jazxzmeia Horn, Linda Tillery, Silk-E and
August Lee Stevens Highly Recommended!!!!! $44/$49 Cover Charge
The Black Cat 400 Eddy San Francisco 7:00 PM 9:30 PM Showtimes
Pianist and keyboardist Marc Seales music is a distinctive blend of post-bop language, rich harmony, and fearless spontaneity Seales has toured and recorded with Joe Henderson, Art Pepper, Benny Carter and Mark Murphy.
Her performs with an all star lineup featuring Seales on piano & keyboard, the legendary Ernie Watts on tenor saxophone, Bruce Lett on acoustic bass and
Moyes Lucas Jr. on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!
$20/$30/$40/$50/$60 Cover Charge Per Set
Piedmont Piano Company 1728 San Pablo Avenue Oakland 5:30 PM Showtime A joyous evening of Brazilian choro music with San Francisco based Grupo Falso Baiano with special guest Portland based jazz pianist
Kerry Politzer Highly Recommended!!!! $30 Cover Charge
Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
A great set of music in store featuring the Karwan Ensemble which is a virtuosic trio of Afghan artists seeking to explore and portray the melodic and rhythmic expressions of Central and South Asian culture. Accompanying them is Natalie Nayun who offers her expertise in the cultural dance forms of the same regions in her enchanting interpretation of the folk music. Band members featured areSiddique Ahmed on Rubab. Kamal Ahmad on Sitar & Tambur, Edrees Osman on Tabla & Dholak and dancer Natalia Nayun.
Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge
Biscuits and Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM Showtimes. Blues singer Earl Thomas joins forces with the San Diego-based guitar prodigy Anthony “The Fallbrook Kid” Cullins bridging generations with effortless chemistry, this powerhouse collaboration blends rock & roll fire, deep blues tradition, and soul-stirring emotion. Highly Recommended!!!!! $28.45 Cover Charge Per Set
Bird & Beckett 653 Chenery Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime Washington D.C. based jazz guitarist singer, compooser and arranger
Joel Harrison leads an all star ensemble performing the Miles Davis iconic 1970 record “In A Silent Way”. Performing with Harrison are Paul Hansonon reeds, Michael Manring on bass and Scott Amendola on drums.
Highly Recommended!!!! $20 Cover Charge
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM Showtimes Jazz Mafia co-founder Adam Theis brings his own compositions to the Keys stage with a 12-piece all-star ensemble of strings, horns and rhythm section. Adam has been writing for strings for more than 20 years, from
Cosa Nostra Strings to his Brass, Bows & Beats Hip-Hop Symphony, and this lineup is one of his favorite sounds to write for: a huge palette of lush textures and colors, wide dynamics, and plenty of muscle when the music calls for it. The Jazz Mafia musical family features Adam Theis on trombone, Mike Olmos on trumpet, Chloe Scott Jones on flute, Tommy Occhiuto on tenor and baritone sax, Shaina Evoniuk (violin), Irene Sazer on violin, Michi Aceret on viola,
Lewis Patzner on cello, Dan Zemelman on piano, Sascha Jacobsen on upright bass, Aaron Kierbel on drums and special guests Highly Recommended!!!!
$40 Cover Charge Per Set
Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
Bay Area based jazz & funk world music trio N.T.B. Collective features
Jelani Noble on piano & keyboards, Gerrald Williams on bass and
Brandon Farmer on drums Highly Recommended!!!! $25 Cover Charge
The DeLuxe 1511 Haight Street San Francisco 9:30 PM Showtime
Chris Aschman Volcanic Band‘s music blends Latin jazz, jazz funk, and world music influences, drawing from his diverse performance history with artists including Paquito D’Rivera, Stanley Clarke and Aretha Franklin
Highly Recommended!!! $15 Cover Charge
The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:55 PM Showtime Pop Ignition is a pop, rock and R&B cover band that blasts off with iconic classics and today’s biggest chart-toppers! Highly Recommended!!!!
$10 Cover Charge
The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A nice set of indie Americana folk rock with Stu Silverman & friends.
Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge
Sunday November 15th
SF Jazz 201 Franklin Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
Ron Carter and Stanley Clarke have defined and redefined the bass’s role in modern jazz, from the hard bop innovations of the early 1960s to the jazz-fusion revolution of the 1970s and 1980s. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see two living legends in performance together.
Highly Recommended!!!!!! $65-$165 Cover Charge
The Black Cat 400 Eddy San Francisco 7:00 PM 9:15 PM Showtimes
Pianist and keyboardist Marc Seales music is a distinctive blend of post-bop language, rich harmony, and fearless spontaneity Seales has toured and recorded with Joe Henderson, Art Pepper, Benny Carter and Mark Murphy.
Her performs with an all star lineup featuring Seales on piano & keyboard, the legendary Ernie Watts on tenor saxophone, Bruce Lett on acoustic bass and
Moyes Lucas Jr. on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!
$20/$30/$40/$50 Cover Charge Per Set
Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society 311 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay 4:30 PM Showtime. Renowned as drummer and vibraphonist Jason Marsalis is one of the most dynamic voices in contemporary jazz, known for his precision, versatility, and innovative approach. His latest project features the brilliant jazz singer & composer Vanisha Gould. Marsalis and Gould combine sleek improvisations with soulful vocals for an afternoon of excellent music.
Highly Recommended!!!!! $50/$60 Cover Charge
Biscuits and Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 5:30 PM Showtime
Golden Gate Blues Society IBC Regional Challenge brings its shortlist to the Biscuits and Blues stage, each act plays a short set, and every ticket comes with a ballot, so part of the vote is yours. Last season the society sent
Jeffrey James in the solo division and M’sippi Slide in the band division. Doors at four, music at five thirty, and by nine o’clock somebody in this room is going to Memphis. Highly Recommended!!!!! $ 28.45 Cover Charge Per Set
Bird & Beckett 653 Chenery Street San Francisco 5:00 PM Showtime Legendary Bay Area based jazz drummer Vince Lateano performs with his trio with Ben Stolorow on piano and Peter Barshay on bass.
Highly Recommended!!!! $20 Cover Charge
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM Showtimes The hypnotic energy of Dani & Derbora Gurgel Quarteto comes from the deep musical connection between Dani’s syncopated scat singing blending with Debora’s pulsating piano, weaving Brazilian charm and jazz improvisation into a vibrant and original sound. They will be joined by special guests
Sandy Cressman on vocals and Natalie Cressman on trombone.
Highly Recommended!!!! $40.00 Cover Charge Per Set
Riptide SF 3639 Taravel Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
A great set of music in store featuring the ultimate San Francisco based instrumental surf rock rumble party band Surf Monster
Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge
The DeLuxe 1511 Haight Street San Francisco 6:30 PM Showtime
Danny’s Live Dead is the popular Northern California Grateful Dead cover band and weekly jam night led by drummer Danny Luehring
Highly Recommended!!! $5 Cover Charge
Swig Bar 561 Geary Street San Francisco 10:00 PM-1:00 AM Showtime
The Swig Sunday Blues Jam continues under the guidance of the phenomenal soul, gospel and blues vocalist Emma Jean Foster. Highly Recommended!!!!
No Cover Charge
San Francisco Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concert Series 12:00 PM Showtime. The Golden Gate Bandshell presents Tribute To The Legends 2026 featuring Burning Down The House & The Jean Genies This is a free concert. The Bandshell is located at John F. Kennedy Dr and Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco. Highly Recommended!!!!!
San Francisco Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concert Series 4:30 PM-7:30 PM Showtime. Rockin’ The Bandshell Sunday Crucial Reggae In The Park presents
DJ Guid8nce, DJ Sep & Irie Dole This is a free concert. The Bandshell is located at John F. Kennedy Dr and Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco.
Highly Recommended!!!!!
Monday November 16th
Kuumbwa Jazz 320 Cedar St # 2, Santa Cruz 7:00 PM Showtime
A great night of music in store featuring the all female quartet Las Migas who break the codes of traditional flamenco to add jazz, classical, bossa and Manouche sounds. The band features the passionate singing of
Carolina La Chispa, the twin guitars of Marta Robles and Alicia Grillo and the free-form violin of Roser Loscos Highly Recommended!! $52.50 Cover Charge
Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
Andre Sumelius Quartet is a prominent contemporary jazz group led by the highly acclaimed Finnish drummer and composer Andre Sumelius who are known for their high-energy hard and post-bop sound, the quartet blends Scandinavian jazz sensibilities with international collaborations.
Highly Recommended!!!! $25 Cover Charge
The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 9:00 PM-11:30 PM Showtime. One of the Bay Area’s hottest trad jazz ensembles the
Barbary Coast Jazz Band features Bob Schulz on cornet, Don Neely on reeds,
Clint Baker on trombone, Bill Reinhart on tuba, Scott Anthony on banjo and Marty Eggers on piano Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge
Madrone Art Bar located at 500 Divisadero San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime Motown Mondays where every Monday at the Madrone dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and Timoteo Gigante and resident DJs spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs. Highly Recommended!!!!! $5 Cover Charge
The DeLuxe 1511 Haight Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
The Deluxe Jazz Collective brings the spontaneous energy of a rotating cast of talented Bay Area jazz musicians to the DeLuxe every Monday.
Highly Recommended!!! $5 Cover Charge
Tuesday November 17th
August Hall 420 Mason Street San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime
A great show in store featuring the celebrated indie Americana roots rock alt country band Son Volt. The band is currently on tour promoting their new album “Sound Signals Serenade”. Highly Recommended!!!
$39.80 Cover Charge
The Freight & Salvage 2020 Addison Street Berkeley 8:00 PM Showtime
A great night of music in store featuring the all female quartet Las Migas who break the codes of traditional flamenco to add jazz, classical, bossa and Manouche sounds. The band features the passionate singing of
Carolina La Chispa, the twin guitars of Marta Robles and Alicia Grillo and the free-form violin of Roser Loscos Highly Recommended!!!!!
$44/$49 Cover Charge
The DeLuxe 1511 Haight Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
Los Angeles based jazz singer, drummer and percusionist
Elizabeth Goodfellow along with her trio perfroms a set of music from
The Great American Songbook. Highly Recommended!!!
$10 Cover Charge
Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 9:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
Bay Area based jazz musician Smith Dobson performs with his outstanding quartet featuing Dobson on drums, vibraphone and sax, Dan Shulman on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass and Alan Jones on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!
$20 Cover Charge
Blush Wine Bar 476 Castro Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
The 29th Street Swingtet is heavily influenced by Django Reinhardt but includes all sorts of flavors in their original compositions blending gypsy jazz, swing, bebop, latin, blues and touches of pop music. Highly Recommended!!!!
No Cover Charge
Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa Street San Francisco 9:00 PM-1:30 AM Showtime
A great night of music in store featuring one of the most fun ensemble bands anywhere! The San Francisco Medicine Ball Band is a legendary, high-energy ensemble known for delivering irresistible dance grooves rooted in Swing, Jump Blues, and driving New Orleans rhythms. Swing dancers love the infectious energy of featured vocalist Valeriana Q, a long-time Bay Area favorite. Highly Recommended!!!!! $20 Cover Charge
The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 10:00 PM Showtime
The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra is a diverse group of long-time friends that have played alongside one another for years. The ensemble ranges from having as little as 8 to as many as 18 participants performing with occasional guest singers such as Billy Valentine, Bud E. Luv (aka Bobby Vickers) and
Tom Scott. Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge
Biscuits and Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM Showtime
The West Coast Blues Revue brings together a rotating lineup of top-tier talent, led by the one and only Hal Petcher. Expect powerhouse performances featuring musicians like Chris Burns, Tim Wagar and many more surprise guests, all coming together to deliver raw, soulful blues that will light up your week. Highly Recommended!!!!! $5 Cover Charge
The Saloon 1232 Grant Avenue San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
Somewhere between Joan Jett and Bonnie Raitt lies GG Amos. This is one badass chick with one badass band. This is one of my very favorite local blues band. Highly Recommended!!!! $5 Cover Charge
The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A good show featuring San Francisco based indie Ameicana bluegrass old time string roots band Skillet Licorice. Highly Recommended!!!!
No Cover Charge
Wednesday November 18th
The Freight & Salvage 2020 Addison Street Berkeley 8:00 PM Showtime
A great evening of blues and roots music featuring the accomplished guitarist and powerful singer/songwriter Corey Harris whose musical influences include reggae, soul, rock and West African music and renowned creole blues guitarist singer/songwriter Cedric Watson. Highly Recommended!!!!!
$44/$49 Cover Charge
Biscuits and Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM Showtime GamperDrums presents The Funky Jazz All-Stars which is a tribute to
Herbie Hancock’s Chameleon, Coltrane’s Giant Steps, Monk’s Bemsha Swing and Chick Corea’s Windows all run through a funk lens with Chris Gamper on drums, Sam Bevan and Aaron Germain on bass, Michael Abraham on guitar and
Joe Cohen on saxophone. Highly Recommended!!!! $23 Cover Charge
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco 7:00 PM & 8:45 PM Showtimes
Patrick Wolff Quartet is an exciting band with a big sound, this group of some of SF’s finest celebrates the music of the hard bop era with a mix of originals and songs from Clifford Jordan, Horace Silver, Kenny Dorham and more. The ensemble features Patrick Wolff on saxophone and clarinet, Keith Saunders on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass and Matt Wilson on drums.
Highly Recommended!!!! $15-$30 Cover Charge Per Set
The Mabuhay Gardens 435 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
Cat’s Corner presents ther jump, jive, and swing with ensemble
The Neil Angelo Band who brings high-energy rhythm to the dance floor with a fresh, dynamic sound. Led by rising star Neil Angelo Fontano, this powerhouse group delivers a lively mix of 1930s-1950s swing and jump blues. Having played with top-tier acts like Nick Rossi’s Swing Six and Johnny Bones & the Palace of Jazz, Neil now takes center stage with his own band, guaranteed to keep dancers on their feet all night long! Highly Recommended!!!!!
$25 Cover Charge
Blush Wine Bar 476 Castro Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
The Americano Social Club plays music for “la dolce vita” which is a mix of romantic and eclectic melodies from all over the world including pop, jazz, folk, classical, rock, opera, the music of Brazil and Europe’s cafés as well as some great original pieces. This is a great ensemble Highly Recommended!!!!
No Cover Charge
Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
Jinx Jones is one of the great guitar virtuosos of the Bay Area. I love the way he seems to move seamlessly from rockabilly to jazz to twang and back again, sometimes in the same song. He performs with his Kingtones featuring Jinx on guitar, Kenan O’Brien on bass and Ken Owen on drums.
Highly Recommended!!!! $20 Cover Charge
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM Showtimes The Hammond Organ Party features the great jazz and blues vocalist
Pamela Rose and Hammond B3 organ master Wayne De La Cruz romp through a set of rare jazz standards, blues and R&B classics. They are joined by guitar great Danny Caron and drummer Mark Lee.Highly Recommended!!!!
$30 Cover Charge Per Set
The DeLuxe 1511 Haight Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
A great set of music in store featuring San francisco based jazz trumpet master Mike Olmos with his outstanding ensemble. Highly Recommended!!! $5 Cover Charge
The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:55 PM Showtime A set of jazz, soul, funk and Bogaloo featuring The Editorials
Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge
The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A good show featuring Bay Area based jazz musician Garrett Barley
Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge
Thursday November 19th
The UC Theatre 2036 University Avenue Berkeley 7:45 PM Showtime
Thrash metal’s highly theatrical shock-rock heavy metal quintet GWAR is known for its grotesque costumes and blood-soaked, controversy-baiting live performances, their elaborate mythology describes the group as all-powerful interplanetary warriors who came to Earth to enslave and slaughter the human races. Opening up are the Los Angeles based heavy metal parody band Mac Sabbath who are the self-proclaimed founders of “Drive Thru Metal”. Also on the bill are the Cleveland based heavy metal band Midnight and the Boston based heavy metal band Nailed Shut. This is without a doubt the can’t miss show of the week. Highly Recommended!!!! $61.13 Cover Charge
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco 7:00 PM & 8:45 PM Showtimes
A great set of music in store featuring Bay Area based Mingus influenced bassist Kurt Ribak performing with Lincoln Adler on sax, Greg Sankovich on piano and David Rokeach on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!
$15-$30 Cover Charge Per Set
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM Showtimes San Francisco’s beloved virtuoso bassist, composer and banleader
Marcus Shelby celebrates four years presenting his various works he has performed during his time with the Key jazz Bistro. Highly Recommended!!!!
$45 Cover Charge Per Set
The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 7:00 PM-11:30 PM Showtime. A good set of music featuring San Francisco based jazz funk quartet Zoo Notes featuring Antonio Feula on guitar, Shangyu on keys,
Mirco Melone on bass and Dan McGivern on drums. Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge
The DeLuxe 1511 Haight Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
One of the Bay Area’s best jazz guitarists Nick Rossi & His Swinging Four will be performing swing and bebop standards. Highly Recommended!!!
$10 Cover Charge
Blush Wine Bar 476 Castro Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
A nice set of music in store featuring San Francisco based indie Americana folk singer/songwriter Emily Z Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge
The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A good show in store featuring Bay Area based post bop jazz pianist
Syd Williams Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge
Friday November 20th
SF Jazz 201 Franklin Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
For over two decades, the Django Festival Allstars have embodied the joyful spirit and high octane style of Gypsy Swing first ignited by guitar legend Django Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli in 1930s Paris. Band members featured are Samson Schmitt on guitar, Francko Mehrstein on guitar, Pierre Blanchard on violin, Ludovic Beier on accordion & keyboards and
Antonio Licusati on bass. Highly Recommended!!!!!! $55-$105 Cover Charge
Yoshis 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM Showtimes
Since the late ’80s, American jazz saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Gerald Albright has been one of the most influential R&B and contemporary jazz musicians. Should be a good show. Highly recommended!!!!!
$38/$89 Cover Charge Per Set
The Sound Room 3022 Broadway, Oakland 7:30 PM Showtime
With a voice that channels the raw emotion of Etta James, the soulful depth of Billie Holiday, and the powerful presence of Big Mama Thornton
Angela LaFlamme brings her signature blend of midcentury blues, smoky jazz and original tunes with the spice of New Orleans. LaFlamme heads up a six-piece band that deftly re-imagines some of our favorite music from ’20s through the ’00s into her own swinging sound featuring LaFlamme on vocals, Mike Risse on piano, Scott Larson on trombone, Myles Boisen on guitar,
Danny Cao on trumpet, Timothy Orr on drums and Greg Olwell on bass. This should be one of the best sets of the week.. Highly Recommended!!!
$39.75 Cover Charge
Hopmonk Novato 224 Vintage Way Novato 7:00 PM Showtime
A great show in store featuring singer/songwriter musician Susan Werner who plays and writes an almost impossibly wide range of music, but what ties it all together is her love of language, her passionate intensity, and an unshakable commitment to the stories she tells in song. Michael Feinstein calls her “that rarest of things – a composer who not only adheres to the traditions of the Great American Songbook, but also who adds great new songs to that Songbook with each project she writes. She’s one of the most exciting talents in the country.” “When it comes to crafting a song,” says the website No Depression, her “only peers are Jimmy Webb and Paul Simon”. Susan started in opera, moved to folk, explored jazz and pop, hit classical, gospel, and country rock, and is now going back to her roots with her tenth and latest album “Hayseed” which digs deep into the field of American farming.
Highly Recommended!!!! $36.30/$53.40 Cover Charge
Mystic Theatre 23 Petaluma Blvd. Petaluma 8:00 PM Showtime
A great set of music in store featuring the legendary Oakland hard rock band based Y&T who are known for their high energy live performances.
Highly Recommended!!! $50.44/$86 Cover Charge
Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio 7:30 PM Showtime
A great evening of music in store featuring the San Francisco based indie Americana band The Wreckless Strangers whose unique blend of
“Ameri-Cali Soul” melds the contemporary blues stylings of Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs, the songwriting sensibilities of Sons of Champlin and Fleetwood Mac, the swashbuckling Americana of the Lost Planet Airmen and Peter Rowan and the funk of Sly Stone and Tower of Power with a dash of Grateful Dead and
Jefferson Airplane for flavor and unpredictability. Highly Recommended!!!! $30 Cover Charge
Biscuits and Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM Showtimes. Alvon Johnson is a remarkably versatile artist, world traveler, and frontman of an iconic big band that delivers fresh takes on jazz standards and the classic hits Alvon sang with The Coasters. Highly Recommended!!!!!
$34 Cover Charge Per Set
Bird & Beckett 653 Chenery Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
One of the Bay Area’s best jazz guitarists Scott Foster performs with his outstanding combo featuring Scott on guitar, Brad Buethe on guitar,
Vince Lateano on drums and John Wiitala on bass. Highly Recommended!!!!! $20 Cover Charge
The DeLuxe 1511 Haight Street San Francisco 6:00 PM Showtime
Jacknife explores the music of the legendary post bop alto saxophonist
Jackie McLean playing tunes from McLean’s seminal early- and mid-1960s
Blue Note albums including Jacknife for which the grooup got its name. Jacknife brings together a formidable cast of rising talent including
Steve Lugerner on alto, trumpeter JJ Kirkpatrick, drummer Michael Mitchell, bassist Josh Thurston-Milgrom and pianist Malcolm Campbell.
Highly Recommended!!! $10 Cover Charge
The DeLuxe 1511 Haight Street San Francisco 9:30 PM Showtime
Cosmo Alleycats is a San Francisco-based swing band that brings to the stage a potent mix of vintage dance music with a dynamic, soulful delivery. The band, comprised of 6 talented musicians, draws from several decades of exhilarating American music to deliver a fun and engaging performance. Band members include Emily Day on vocals, Steve Height on bass, Mike Burns on drums, Charles Chen on piano, Mike Olmos on trumpet and Pete Cornell on sax. Highly Recommended!!! $15 Cover Charge
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM Showtimes
San Francisco based virtuoso jazz guitarist and bandleader Nick Rossi performs with his outstanding swing trio featuring Rossi on electric guitar,
Ray Jacildoon Hammond B3 organ and Michael Reed on drums.
Highly Recommended!!!! $15-$30 Cover Charge Per Set
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco 9:00 PM & 10:30 PM Showtimes
Bay Area based post bop jazz saxophonist and composer Dann Zinn performs with Brian Ho on the Hammond B3 organ and Sylvia Cuen a on drums.
Highly Recommended!!!! $15-$30 Cover Charge Per Set
The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:55 PM Showtime A great set of 1940’s and 50’s style Rhythm & Blues and Jazz originals featuring Kamrin Ortiz & His Knock Outs Highly Recommended!!!!
$10 Cover Charge
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM Showtimes Paula West is one of the great jazz and cabaret singers of her generation.I love Paula’s nuanced interpretations of an extraordinarily eclectic selection of songs that range from the Great American Songbook to reinterpretations of songs by artists such as Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Lou Reed and Johnny Cash. Highly Recommended!!!! $44 Cover Charge Per Set
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 10:30 PM Showtimes
A nice set to close the night with Chicago based jazz guitarist and vocalist Cristian Eck Highly Recommended!!!! $20 Cover Charge Per Set
Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
Fog City Swing is the one of the Bay Area’s hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensemble transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Highly Recommended!!!!
$15 Cover Charge
The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A great evening of music featuring Bay Area based multi instrumentalist Smith Dobson. Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Avenue San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime Gaucho Jazz is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Highly Recommended!!!!!! No Cover Charge
Tonight’s Concert Recommendation
The Chapel 777 Valencia Street San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime
Marc Broussard
Upcoming Concerts & Shows
November 12th SF Jazz Stanley Clark & Ron Carter
November 13th SF Jazz Stanley Clark & Ron Carter
November 14th SF Jazz Stanley Clark & Ron Carter
November 15th SF Jazz Stanley Clark & Ron Carter
November 15th Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society Jason Marsalis Quartet
November 21st The Back Room Johnny Sansone Band
November 21st The Freight & Salvage Lucy Kaplansky
November 22nd Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society Chester “CT” Thompson Organ Quartet
November 30th Great American Music Hall A John Waters Christmas
December 3rd SF Jazz Jake Shimabukuro
December 4th SF Jazz Jake Shimabukuro
December 5th The Independant SF Dragon Smoke
December 5th SF Jazz Jake Shimabukuro
December 6th SF Jazz Jake Shimabukuro
December 6th Bimbo’s 365 Club Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan
December 6th Fifth Street Farms The Crooked Jades
December 11th Rio Theatre Jonathan Richman
December 12th Rio Theatre The Wooten Brothers
December 12th SF Jazz Adam Shulman Plays A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 13th Bimbo’s 365 Club JD McPherson
December 16th Great American Music Hall Amigo The Devil
December 16th SF Jazz The Queen’s Cartoonists
December 16th Bimbo’s 365 Club Pokey LaFarge
December 17th Great American Music Hall 82Major
December 17th The UC Theatre Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
December 17th SF Jazz Tribute To Eddie Palmieri
December 18th SF Jazz Cyrus Chestnut Plays A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 18th Great American Music Hall Mother Hips Holiday Concert
December 19th Great American Music Hall Mother Hips Holiday Concert
December 19th The Freight & Salvage Tuck & Patti
December 19th SF Jazz Christmas With The Count Basie Orchestra
December 20th SF Jazz Christmas With The Count Basie Orchestra
December 20th Great American Music Hall Mother Hips Holiday Concert
December 21st The Freight & Salvage The Charles Brown Project
December 22nd The Freight & Salvage The Christmas Jug Band
December 23rd SF Jazz Marcus Shelby New Orchestra
December 24th Great American Music Hall Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
December 26th Great American Music Hall Jerry’s Middle Finger
December 27th Great American Music Hall Jerry’s Middle Finger
December 27th The Freight & Salvage Vienna Tang
December 28th The Freight & Salvage Vienna Tang
December 29th The Freight & Salvage The Klezmatics
December 30th The Freight & Salvage The Klezmatics
December 31st SF Jazz Cimafunk
Turn Your Radio On…..
Radio Programming Recommendations For Thursday November 12th
6:00 AM-9:00 AM KPOO 89.5 FM The Emmett Powell Gospell Caravan hosted by Marcus Johnson
7:00 AM-9:00 AM WWOZ Traditional Jazz With Sally Young. Sally hosts my absolute favorite Trad Jazz program. This is a must listen program
7:00 AM-10:00 AM KEPX 92.7 FM John Richards A great program with one of the most knowlegeable DJ’s on the air
10:00 AM-1:00 PM KEPX 92.7 FM The Midday Show With Cheryl Waters
An eclectic programming mix by one of my favorite DJ’s on the air. This is a must listen program
9:00 AM-Noon WWOZ New Orleans Music Show With Michael Dominici Michael showcases the diversity and many facets of the New Orleans and regional music scene
3:00 PM-5:00 PM KPOO 89.5 FM Johnny Brooklyn Show. A program of classic blues and oldies
5:00 PM-8:00 PM WWOZ R&B With Cousin Dimitri. This is another must listen program
8:00 PM-10:00 PM WWOZ Kitchen Sink With Jennifer Brady. This is one of the best eclectic music programs on the air
8:00 PM-10:00 PM KPFA 94.1 FM The Bonnie Simmons Show. Bonnie is a Bay Area icon and treasure. This is one of great rock and roll programs on the air
10:00 PM-Midnight KPFA 94.1 FM Betty’s Night In. A great program of new and classic Americana, country, bluegrass, pop, R&B sprinkled with a some jazz, international, and classical sounds
10:00 PM- Midnight WWOZ DJ Bus Stop Come On One of my new favorite programs. Eclectic mix of R&B, Funk & Soul
Video Pick Of The Week
Mose Allison was a pianist, singer and songwriter who straddled modern jazz and Delta blues, belonging to both styles. Even as he became a touchstone for British Invasion rockers and folksy troubadours Mr. Allison used his cool, clear voice to conversational effect, with an easy blues inflection that harked back to his upbringing in rural Mississippi. Backing himself at the piano, he favored a loose call and response between voice and instrument, or between right and left hands, often taking tangents informed by the complex harmonies and rhythmic feints of bebop. His artistic persona, evident in his stage manner as well as his songs, suggested a distillation of folk wisdom in a knowing but unpretentious package. In celebration of Moses 99th birthday on Wednesday November 11th I would like to highly recommend the 2005 documentary
Mose Allison:Ever since T Stoled The Blues, Paul Bernays’ affectionate portrait of legendary “jazz sage” and the “William Faulkner of jazz” who was treasured by most everyone occupying a singular place and influence in the pantheon of greats. Among those singing Allison’s praise in the film are Pete Townsend,
Van Morrison, Georgie Fame, Loudon Wainwright, Elvis Costello and
Bonnie Raitt. As The Kinks’ Ray Davies once said, “When I discovered Mose Allison I felt I had discovered the missing link between jazz and blues”
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