Jazz Concerts in SF Bay Area

Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra - Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues

Sat, 6 Jun 2026

Presidio Theatre

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Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra performs 'Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues' — a live jazz-orchestral tribute weaving stories of Negro League baseball and the blues at the Presidio Theatre in San Francisco.

KIM WATERS

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Kim Waters, a chart-topping saxophonist and contemporary jazz icon, headlines a refined night at Yoshi's Oakland. Expect lush sax melodies, tight improvisation, and an intimate club vibe in a venue renowned for top-tier jazz performances.

ARTURO SANDOVAL

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Renowned Cuban-born jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval headlines a live show at Yoshi's Oakland. A virtuoso on trumpet and flugelhorn with a Latin-infused jazz pedigree, he delivers a high-energy, masterful set in an intimate club atmosphere on June 12, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

THE MESSTHETICS AND JAMES BRANDON LEWIS

Sat, 13 Jun 2026

Rickshaw Stop

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A live double bill featuring The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco, delivering bold jazz improvisation and expansive textures in an intimate club setting.

JOEY ALEXANDER

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Jazz prodigy Joey Alexander performs a live set at Yoshi's Oakland. The Bali-born pianist, Grammy-nominated with albums on Motéma, Verve and Mack Avenue, delivers a refined, expressive show in a quintessential Oakland jazz club.

KOKOROKO at SFJAZZ Center

Tue, 16 Jun 2026

SFJAZZ Center

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Experience KOKOROKO, the Afro-jazz collective, live at the Miner Auditorium in SFJAZZ Center. This intimate concert blends fiery Afrobeat rhythms with intricate jazz lines for a powerful, captivating night in San Francisco's premier jazz venue.

CHIEF ADJUAH

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Jazz icon Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah performs at Yoshi's Oakland, delivering his Stretch Music blend of jazz, electronics, and global textures. A trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist, he showcases signature instruments including the Adjuah trumpet and Stretch devices in a high-energy, genre-crossing set.

Ibrahim Maalouf

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 at 1:00 PM

The Regency Ballroom

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Ibrahim Maalouf brings his trumpet-led jazz/world-fusion performance to The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on 2026-06-20; tickets via AXS with accessible seating and ticket-limit policies.

JAZZ FUNK SOUL

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Jazz Funk Soul, a contemporary jazz trio featuring Everette Harp, Jeff Lorber, and Paul Jackson Jr., performs a high-energy, classy night at Yoshi's Oakland. Expect a tight blend of laid-back grooves and soaring solos, with top-notch improvisation and a polished sound.

Wynton Marsalis Septet @ Miner Auditorium, SFJAZZ Center

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

SFJAZZ Center

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A high-caliber jazz night with Wynton Marsalis Septet performing at Miner Auditorium in SFJAZZ Center, San Francisco. The program blends swing, blues, and contemporary improvisation in an intimate, acoustically acclaimed venue.

PETER WHITE

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Peter White, a versatile acoustic guitarist blending jazz, pop, and classical influences, headlines Yoshi's Oakland. This intimate live concert spotlights lyrical melodies and crossover appeal in a renowned jazz-club setting, offering a refined evening of contemporary jazz with broad appeal.

RICHIE RICH W/ LIVE BAND

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Richie Rich headlines with a live band at Yoshi's Oakland. Meet-and-greet tickets are available (show tickets not included). Expect a vibrant, high-energy night of jazz in the intimate club setting.

Take 6 @ Miner Auditorium, SFJAZZ Center

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

SFJAZZ Center

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Take 6 delivers soulful, a cappella gospel at Miner Auditorium inside SFJAZZ Center, blending tight harmonies with dazzling rhythm in a premier San Francisco jazz venue.

CHRIS MITCHELL: BEGGIN FOR SAX

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 at 12:00 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Chris Mitchell headlines a night at Yoshi's Oakland, delivering a bold take on contemporary jazz with seductive sax lines. The intimate club setting emphasizes high-energy, professional live music and a fresh taste of the new jazz era in Oakland.

Jeff Parker ETA IVtet

Fri, 21 Aug 2026

The Freight & Salvage

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Jazz guitarist Jeff Parker performs with ETA IVtet at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering intricate improvisations and expressive textures in an intimate listening room. A standout Bay Area venue, Freight & Salvage offers Parker’s inventive modern jazz to an attentive audience.

JOHN PIZZARELLI PRESENTS "DEAR MR. BENNETT”

Tue, 15 Sept 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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John Pizzarelli presents a jazz tribute to Tony Bennett at Yoshi's Oakland, blending Bennett's timeless standards with Pizzarelli's celebrated guitar and vocal finesse. The intimate club setting promises lush arrangements and a heartfelt homage to a legend who influenced Sinatra, Evans, and Gaga.

Jacob Collier: Light For Days Tour

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at 1:00 PM

Castro Theatre

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Jacob Collier brings his Light For Days Tour to The Castro for intimate solo performances, delivering intricate harmonies, inventive arrangements, and breathtaking virtuosity in a warm, intimate venue.

BRIAN CULBERTSON

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 11:30 AM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Brian Culbertson headlines a sophisticated jazz-funk concert at Yoshi's Oakland, showcasing his piano-driven versatility across jazz, funk, and R&B-infused grooves. Expect top-tier live musicianship, a polished production, and an evening of genre-blending flair.

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