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Simon Rowe: “A Dave Brubeck Conversation”
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 7pm
” Dave Brubeck was not only a ground-breaking jazz pianist, composer and bandleader, but was also an outspoken advocate for civil rights and international diplomacy at many critical moments in American history.Join us for an afternoon of music and conversation with pianist Simon Rowe, former Executive Director of the Brubeck Institute and founder of Keys Jazz Bistro in San Francisco.”
Simon Rowe-Piano
Ron Belcher-Bass
Brian Fishler-Drums
Tickets: $30 per show
First come, first served seating policy. Advanced Ticket Purchase Suggested We strongly recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the show to secure your spot in line for seating.
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Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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New York Pianist Bill O’Connell’s Trio Featuring Bassist Lincoln Goines
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Thursday, August 20, 2026 @ 7pm
A powerful voice in Latin jazz, Bill O’Connell always plays concerts of originals and re-imagined standards filled with energy and high spirits. O’Connell’s clever and sparkling rearrangements, exuberant chordal comping, and knotty solos, all imbued with lots of fun, transcend categorization and combine rhythmic complexities with glittering single note runs in a sort of Bud Powell-meets-Chick-Corea sound.
Bill has been called “nothing short of a national treasure”, “a master of the broadest spectrum of musical styles, a giant of modern jazz, a member of Latin jazz royalty”, and “a colossus of musical dignity and improvisational authority,” according to the jazz critics. Lauded by Downbeat Magazine as “an inspired hybridizer of modernist jazz and Afrodiasporic idioms as an improviser and composer,” O’Connell has released 18 records as a leader, the GRAMMY-nominated pianist is a Steinway artist and four-time recipient of the coveted “Jazz Writer of the Year” award from SESAC. JAZZIZ Magazine said this about Bill’s performance: “The skill and chemistry of the players and the many small pleasures in arrangement and execution add up to a high-scoring set.” Bill’s musical magic will be on magisterial display on August 23 at Piedmont Piano. He began his career playing piano with conguero and Grammy Hall of Fame member Mongo Santamaria, was the long-time pianist of dynamic flutist and Grammy winner Dave Valentin, worked with Jerry Gonzales and his famed Fort Apache Band, and is a regular collaborator with trumpeter Randy Brecker.
A native of Oakland, bassist, composer, author, and educator Lincoln Goines has distinguished himself as one of the premier bassists of his generation. A mainstay of the New York City jazz, Latin, and studio scenes for over four decades and noted for versatility and fluid style, his resume reads like a who’s who of the pop, jazz and Latin world, including appearances and recordings with Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Gato Barbieri, Carly Simon, Mike Stern, Dave Grusin, Paquito D’Rivera, Michel Camilo, Dave Valentin, Tania Maria, Eliane Elias, Michael Brecker, Bob Berg, Bob Mintzer, and Wayne Krantz.
Drummer Jon Krosnick has been a mainstay of the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene for more than twenty years, performing with his group, Charged Particles, as well as the nine-piece Latin jazz group, The Lunar Octet. He has performed with pianist Chick Corea, bassist John Patitucci, trumpeter Randy Brecker, reed player Paul McCandless, saxophonist Kristen Strom, and many more.
Bill O’Connell, piano
Lincoln Goines, bass
Jon Krosnick, drums
Tickets: $40 per show
First come, first served seating policy. No Reservations. We strongly recommend arriving at least before 30 minutes before the show to secure your spot in line for seating.
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Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Kenny Washington Quartet
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Friday, August 21, 2026 @ 7pm
Keys favorite Kenny Washington always brings concert thrills and spills to Keys. Don’t miss out on one of our very own world class bay area artists!Kenny Washington has thrilled audiences across the globe with his soulful interpretations, seemingly limitless range, and inventive scatting. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington appeared in 2013 with Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, alongside vocalists Gregory Porter and Paula West.
Tickets: $40 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Served. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival.
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Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Tony Lindsay
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Friday, August 21, 2026 @ 9pm
After 25 years as the lead vocalist for Santana, Tony Lindsay has garnered 11 Grammy awards, traveled on numerous world tours and recorded on seven Santana CDs: Milagro (1992), Supernatural (1999), Shaman (2002), Ceremony (2003), Food for Thought (2004), Ultimate Santana (2007), Multi-Dimensional Warrior (2008). In addition to many Grammy Show performances, Tony’s time with Santana included a 2003 pre-game performance at Super Bowl XXXVII where they were joined onstage by Beyonce. In 2015, Carlos Santana decided to change personnel in his band and set the wheels in motion for Tony to start on his 5th solo CD “Something Beautiful”. His previous solo albums are “Different Moods” (1995), “The Message is Love” (1997), “Tony Lindsay” and “Memoirs” (2014).
Tickets: $40 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Served. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival.
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Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Jazz Mafia Retrospective: 25+ Years of Music
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Saturday, August 22, 2026 @ 7pm
Saturday, August 22, 2026 @ 9pm
Led by Jazz Mafia co-founders Adam Theis and Eric Garland, this special concert celebrates more than 25 years of the collective’s futuristic jazz roots. The program revisits the music that shaped Jazz Mafia’s identity in its earliest days, drawing from the first five years of the project’s
evolution from 2000 to 2005. Featuring material connected to early projects such as Realistic Orchestra, Shotgun Wedding Quintet, and other formative ensembles, the performance reconnects with the sounds that helped define the collective’s foundation.Expect adventurous compositions, layered grooves, and inventive improvisation, with surprise
guests appearing from across the Jazz Mafia musical family.Mike Olmos – trumpet
Jesse Levit – alto sax
Tommy Occhiuto – Tenor and Bari saxes
Adam Theis – trombone
Matt Clark – piano
Sam Bevan – upright bass
Eric Garland – drumsTickets: $40 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Served. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival.
Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio
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Saturday, August 22, 2026 @ 10:30pm
Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets.
His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Jesse Levit-saxophone, the ebullient Brian Fishler-drums and Rowe on Hammond organ for a set of Blues, Bebop, Ballads and Banter.
Simon Rowe-organ
Jesse Levit-Saxophone
Brian Fishler-drums
Tickets: $20 per show
First come, first served seating policy. Advanced Ticket Purchase Suggested We strongly recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the show to secure your spot in line for seating.
Will-call check-in system, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Grupo Falso Baiano
feat. Ami Molinelli and special guests
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Sunday, August 23, 2026 @ 5pm
Sunday, August 23, 2026 @ 7pm
Choro is Brazil’s earliest popular music, and like jazz, it reflects the melding of African rhythms with European classical music and other influences. Grupo Falso Baiano’s group is celebrating 20 years together and their exploration of choro spans nearly 100 years, including everything from traditional to more contemporary versions and jazz-influenced reinterpretations. This concert features legendary musicians from Brazil: Alexandre Ribeiro (clarinet) and percussionist Roberta Valente. Join us for a lively concert that traces the nuances of Brazilian choro music and its shared roots with American Jazz, showing how each evolved to create a national musical identity.
Brazilian tambourine player, producer, teacher, and researcher Roberta Valente, with 35 years of experience, is one of the leading figures in the world of contemporary choro music. With tours throughout Brazil and abroad (Australia, India, New Zealand, USA, Europe and Latin America), extensive experience in radio and television and publishing projects, she teaches in Choro School of São Paulo.
The composer and clarinetist Alexandre Ribeiro is one of the brightest Brazilian instrumentalists of the new generation, with exuberant technique and exquisite interpretation. He played and taught at important festivals in Brazil and abroad, USA, Macedonia, Índia, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico, Colombia, Russia, Spain, Denmark, Kosovo, among others. He teaches in Choro School of São Paulo and the important EMESP (Music School of São Paulo).
Ami Molinelli is a professional percussionist and educator specializing in American (roots/pop/jazz), Brazilian and Latin music. Ami received her Master of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts. Her performance and recording credits include theater, and television (NBC). She is endorsed by Latin Percussion (LP) and Rhythm Tech.
Tickets: $40 per show
First come, first served seating policy. No Reservations. We strongly recommend arriving at least before 30 minutes before the show to secure your spot in line for seating.
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Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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The Guitar Hang
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026 @ 7pm
Especially for jazz guitar enthusiasts: West Coast standard-bearers Jack Tone Riordan and Jeffrey Burr are your hosts for an evening of jazz guitar delights. Fans of Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Grant Green, Charlie Christian etc will not want to miss this special homage and celebration of six-string swingdom.
Tickets: $30 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Served. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival.
Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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DR. PROF. LEONARD KING & GERARD GIBBS ‘Groovin’ In From Detroit’
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Thursday, August 27, 2026 @ 7pm
Thursday, August 27, 2026 @ 9pm
Drummer/vocalist Dr. Prof. Leonard King and organist Gerard Gibbs both met during June 2001 as participants in saxophonist James Carter’s ‘Live at Baker’s Keyboard Lounge’ sessions. In January 2002 both King and Gibbs were picked for the formation of Carter’s organ trio, of which King was a member through 2014.
Leonard King Jr. began his professional life at age 12 in his hometown of Detroit MI, and became a bandleader at age 15 which is still his primary role today. Another important association in his life was with organist Lyman Woodard as a member intermittently for 35 years.
Gerard Gibbs has worked with a variety of artists such as Ronnie Laws, Pieces of a Dream, Marion Meadows, and more. He still tours with James Carter, and is in demand throughout the metro Detroit area performing with a variety of artists in different genres.
As a duo, performing their respective instruments, King and Gibbs are able to cultivate an audio expansion which sounds as though it’s more than two people. Both Leonard and Gerard are very pleased that Bay area saxophonist, Howard Wiley, will be their special guest.
Tickets: $40 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Served. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival. Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival. Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately. Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Tammy Hall-It’s All About the Groove!
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Friday, August 28, 2026 @ 7pm
In this show Tammy visits the music of Rodney Franklin,Tania Maria,Ahmad Jamal and Angela Bofill.
Tammy L. Hall is a Grammy® award winning pianist/composer/educator/collaborator/ musical director who’s career spans some 40+ years. She formerly worked with SFJAZZ Organization as a Lead Teaching Artist. Hall has worked with a wide array of vocalists and instrumentalists, including the late Etta Jones and Ernestine Anderson; Renée Wilson, Ms. Loretta Devine, Kim Nalley, Ph.D., Antoinette Montague, Susanne Mintzer, Marcus Shelby, Tiffany Austin, Terri Lyne Carrington, Regina Carter, Kristen Strom, Tia Fuller, Houston Person, Laurie Anderson, Gerald Clayton, Mads Tolling, Linda Tillery, Leberta Lorál, Holly Near, Barbara Dane, Hector Lugo, Kalil Wilson, Mimi Fox and Destiny Muhammad. In 2021 Tammy had the distinct honor of being the inaugural Artist-In-Residence for the Healdsburg Jazz Festival. Other collaborative highlights include working with the late Maestro Michael Morgan and members of the SF Symphony on the project, Currents: Bay Area Blue Notes (2019). Tammy also received the inaugural Pleasant-Leidesdorff Community Stalwart award in recognition of her work in community, from the San Francisco Chapter of the Human Rights Commission. In 2017 she received the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle award for Best Musical Direction, for her work with Pamela Rose’s Blues Is A Woman.
Tickets: $40 per show
First come, first served seating policy. No Reservations. We strongly recommend arriving at least before 30 minutes before the show to secure your spot in line for seating.
Will-call check-in system, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Ritmo y Voz: Afro-Cuban Jazz Ignited
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Friday, August 28, 2026 @ 9pm
Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals. This high-energy performance features an all-star lineup, including guitarist Kai Lyons, percussion master Ernesto, bassist Mazar, and the incomparable Einar Leliebre Nuñez, whose fiery rhythms and soaring voice bring the soul of Santiago de Cuba to life. Drawing from the rich traditions of Rumba, Timba, Changüí, and Batá, the group weaves a tapestry of sound that pulses with history, spirit, and innovation. Their collective experience includes collaborations with legendary artists like Omar Sosa, John Santos, and other torchbearers of the Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz traditions.
Einar “Tito” Leliebre – Vocals, Percussion
Ernesto Kindelan Mazar- Bass
Kai Lyons-Guitar
Tickets: $40 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Served. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival.
Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
(7pm show only)
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Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 7pm
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers have performed at many of the top festivals and concert venues in the US, Europe, Japan and Canada. They have headlined at Jazz At Lincoln Center on New Year’s Eve, and were featured at the official Oscars after-party in Hollywood. Performing classics and obscure gems from the golden age of jazz, blues and R&B, Lavay and her all-star band serve up soulful candy for your ears and an instant recipe for dancing and good times.
Tickets: $40 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Served. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival.
Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Rhonda Sauce feat. Adam Klipple
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Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 9pm
Rhonda Sauce is the kind of artist who reminds you why jazz matters. Hailing from the vibrant city of Oakland, California, Rhonda Sauce has quietly become one of the Bay Area’s most versatile and compelling artists— she “has the special voice, firmly rooted in the jazz greats while still oozing her special unique style” (Dr. K. Nalley). With a voice that is both timeless and unmistakably personal, Rhonda reinvigorates the jazz idiom with clarity, warmth, and fearless intention. An accomplished arranger, composer, lyricist, multi-instrumentalist, and captivating vocalist, she brings an infectious enthusiasm to every note she sings and every phrase she shapes.
Rhonda Sauce voice
Adam Klipple piano and organ
Dan Feiszli acoustic bass
Jeff Marrs drums
Tickets: $40 per show
First come, first served seating policy. No Reservations. We strongly recommend arriving at least before 30 minutes before the show to secure your spot in line for seating.
Will-call check-in system, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio
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Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 10:30pm
Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets.
His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons-Guitar, the ebullient Deszon Claiborne-drums and Rowe on Hammond organ for a set of Blues, Bebop, Ballads and Banter.
Simon Rowe-organ
Kai Lyons-Guitar
Deszon Claiborne-drums
Tickets: $20 per show
First come, first served seating policy. Advanced Ticket Purchase Suggested We strongly recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the show to secure your spot in line for seating.
Will-call check-in system, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Suzanna Smith
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Sunday, August 30, 2026 @ 5pm
Sunday, August 30, 2026 @ 7pm
Returning to Keys, Suzanna Smith fronts another stellar ensemble to work her magic around the Peggy Lee songbook. “There are relatively few contemporary female vocalists who evoke Peggy Lee, at least not genuinely. Suzanna Smith numbers among that rare ilk. That Smith sounds like Lee — slightly breathy and warmly sensual with a hint of huskiness — is undeniable, but the parallels extend much further. Lee’s ability to not just caress a ballad but smother it in mink has seldom been matched. She was also a sage swinger — never too much, never too little — as well as a first-rate songwriter. Smith checks all those boxes.”
— Christopher Louden, Jazz Times
Tickets: $40 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Served. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival.
Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Dahveed Behroozi Trio
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026 @ 7pm
Dahveed Behroozi – piano
Andrew Mell – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums
Pianist and Composer Dahveed Behroozi is a San Francisco Bay Area based musician. His focus is in jazz, classical, and new music. He is an active player both as a leader and sideman.Behroozi’s expansive musical palette comes from a wide array of places that almost seem endless. His musical frame of reference ranges from Bach, Brahms, Schoenberg, Alban Berg, 20th century jazz luminaries, as well as the rock and ambient worlds. Dahveed has released 3 full-length records. His most recent, Standard Fare is a solo piano record released in June 2023 on Sunnyside Records. His trio focuses on original material and interpretations of the American Songbook. Currently, he serves on the music faculty at Gavilan College as well as San Jose State University.
Tickets: $30 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Served. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival. Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival. Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately. Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Jules Broussard
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Thursday, September 3, 2026 @ 7pm
Louisiana born-and-raised living legend Jules Broussard has been blowing away Bay Area audiences with his double-saxophone serenades and soulful solos for over 60 years. He’s been stage and studio mates with everyone from Alice Coltrane to Van Morrisson to Carlos Santana – it’s often joked that in his 89 years, there’s really no one Jules hasn’t played with. It’s rare to glimpse such living history in such an intimate setting, but this is your lucky night in NOLA Tunisia.
No stranger to the Keys stage, Jules brings his freshly minted New Orleans Jazz Band comprising Bay Area jazz veterans Ned Boynton on guitar, Kevin Gerzevitz on piano/keys, Bob Blankenship on drums, and Derek Evans,Joe Vasquez and Romalyn Schmaltz on vocals. They’ve been enjoying residencies in North Beach and in Fairfax since the spring of 2025, and this is their monthly Keys performance as a group.
Tickets: $40 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Serve. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival. Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival. Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately. Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Jazz Mafia: Cannonball Show
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Friday, September 4, 2026 @ 7pm
Friday, September 4, 2026 @ 9pm
Jazz Mafia’s birthday tribute series continues with a vibrant homage to the great Cannonball Adderley, a titan of the alto sax and a charismatic frontman. Alongside his brother Nat, Cannonball pioneered a unique style of soulful and explosive improvisational music in the 60s and 70s that transformed the jazz landscape. This event focuses on the dynamic, heartfelt energy and innovative spirit of the Adderley brothers, brought to life through Jazz Mafia’s interpretation of their timeless classics.
John Palowich – alto sax
Mike Olmos – trumpet
Adam Theis – trombone
Colin Hogan – piano
Josh Thurston- Milgrom – upright bass
Henry Plumb – drums
Tickets: $45 per show
First come, first served seating policy. Advanced ticket purchase suggested. We strongly recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the show to secure your spot in line for seating.
Will-call check-in system, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Larry Vuckovich: Hector Lugo Jazz/Latin Trio
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Saturday, September 5, 2026 @ 7pm
Jazz wise it’s refreshing – something truly special – a unique combination that stands out from any other Latin jazz trio on the scene today. .……… Powerhouse Jazz/Latin Trio has a repertoire unlike any other Jazz/Latin trio on the scene today anywhere! This unique, wide-ranging repertoire includes outstanding rare swinging standards, jazz classics from Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Bill Evans, Sonny Clark, exciting Latin jazz pieces featuring romantic boleros, hot mambos, cha-cha’s, Brazilian classics, funky boogaloo Bluesy rhythms, a touch of the Balkan Middle Eastern – North African sounds, a bit from the local favorite Vince Guaraldi repertoire + more.…… As well is being a top-of-the-line Latin, Afro-Cuban percussionist, Hector Lugo has emerged as one of the top vocalists on the jazz scene anywhere. At recent concerts, Hector has been knocking at the audiences with his beautiful voice, singing romantic boleros, improvised jazz salsa on top of the montunos, doing Afro-Cuban chants, and more. Hector is constantly adding fresh new selections to his repertoire making the program something to be looking forward to. Completing this exciting trio is the seasoned, veteran highly respected bassist, Doug Miller. Don’t miss this exciting, creative performance that features inspiring, wide-ranging repertoire, which will definitely lift your spirits!
Tickets: $40 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Serve. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival.
Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Fred Ross
(9pm Only)
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Saturday, September 5, 2026 @ 9pm
Fred Ross spent 14 years @ Harry Denton’s Starlight Room @ the Sir Francis Drake Hotel & will be joined by Ole freinds from that era. Music director /keyboardist Kent Strand, Deszon Claiborne Drums & Ron Belcher Bass.Tickets: $40 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Served. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival.
Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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The Brad Leali Jazz Quartet ft. Carla Helmbrecht
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Sunday, September 6, 2026 @ 5pm
Sunday, September 6, 2026 @ 7pm
The sensitive and sophisticated vocal stylings of Carla Helmbrecht are the perfect complement to the soulful, blues- and swing-influenced style of the Brad Leali ensemble. Not only do they explore classic jazz standards and original materials, but they are able to infuse historical and modern components to their unique arrangements.
With a unique style and sound that echo the influences of his past, Brad Leali is one of the most notable saxophonists of current times. Leali toured and recorded with numerous jazz greats, including several years with Harry Connick, Jr. and later with the Count Basie Orchestra. Leali was a standing member of the Kennedy Center Honors Band and performed for President Obama’s first inaugural celebration. He tours and is a featured soloist with the Grammy-winning musician and actor, Lyle Lovett. Brad is currently the Professor of Jazz Saxophone at the University of North Texas
“Saxophonist Brad Leali was among the most soulful and exciting I’ve heard recently.” – New York Times
“His solos are sparkling and Cannonball Adderley influenced.” - Evening Standard (London, England)
Grammy-nominated singer/song-writer, Carla Helmbrecht, began her love affair with music at a young age. Her recording ONE FOR MY BABY earned a prominent position on Gavin’s Jazz Chart, while BE COOL BE KIND debuted as “the most added jazz record on radio in the nation” and received three Grammy nominations. Carla is a featured artist on numerous other recordings, television and major motion picture films. She lives in San Francisco and tours nationally and internationally
“… imaginative…poetic and sophisticated…She’s hip without being frenetic, laid-back without sounding haphazard, and best of all, the lady swings without sweating…the lyric writer’s best friend.” -Harvey Siders, JazzTimes
“She exudes warmth in spades…An unusually gifted vocalist, impeccable phrasing…steeped in a swinging jazz sensibility that reminds me of Mel Torme….” -Carol Archer, R & R Magazine
Tickets: $40 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Served. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival.
Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Robert Kennedy Quartet
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 @ 7pm
Robert Kennedy is a Hammond organist, pianist, and accordionist born and raised in the American South and resident in the Bay Area since 1988. He has released two albums as a bandleader on Hammond Organ; his 2018 album “Closer to Home” was widely heard, peaking at #1 on RMR’s jazz chart.
Robert’s Quartet is built around the soul jazz and hard bop of the middle 20th century, drawing from players like Lee Morgan, Herbie Hancock, Hank Mobley, Horace Silver, and of course the greats of the Hammond organ: Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Charles Earland, and others. Along the way the group makes frequent forays into blues, funk, bebop, TV themes, pop tunes, and originals.
Robert Kennedy – organ
Tom Griesser – tenor sax
Kelyn Crapp – guitar
Joe Kelner- drums
Tickets: $30 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Served. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival.
Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Sherri Roberts Quartet feat. Harvey S.
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Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 7pm
San Francisco vocalist Sherri Roberts welcomes New York bassist Harvie S back to the Bay for a rare live performance of two longtime compadres and collaborators.
Sherri and Harvie will be joined on the bandstand with Keys Bistro favorites, David Udolf on piano and Akira Tana on drums. These four consummate musicians are fresh off a new recording session in New York City – following up their 2017 release, Anybody’s Spring. Having enjoyed a musical relationship for years, the easy interplay and natural rapport of these old friends and bandmates promises to be on full display for this special reunion evening.
Called “A superior bop and standards vocalist” by the Los Angeles Times, Sherri is deeply influenced by the West Coast Cool vocal style of the ’50’s, while Harvie cut his musical teeth on the bandstand as a distinguished leader and sideman with countless East Coast jazz heavyweights. They’ve bridged this geographic divide over the decades by co-producing four (soon to be 5!) recordings that “demonstrate(s) the synergy two empathetic artists can share when the stars are in line.” (All About Jazz.)
Harvie S is an award winning bassist and veteran of the jazz and Latin scenes, and he’s recorded and toured with the likes of Kenny Barron, Stan Getz, Karrin Allyson, Pat Martino and John Scofield among many others. His innovative creative partnership with Sheila Jordan redefined bass/vocal performance.
Tickets: $30 per show
First come, first served seating policy. Advanced Ticket Purchase Encouraged. We strongly recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the show to secure your spot in line for seating.
Will-call check-in system, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Tiffany Austin- “Ella and Ellington”
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Friday, September 11, 2026 @ 7pm
Tiffany Austin celebrates Ella Fitzgerald and her greatest collaborators, including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and beyond.
Tiffany Austin is a vocalist, composer, educator, and Berkeley Law Juris Doctor. She has performed with luminaries such as Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, John Handy, Cyrus Chestnut, and Doug Carn. Her soulful delivery and musical storytelling has brought her to stages at Birdland and Dizzy’s Den in NYC, Walt Disney Concert Hall in her native Los Angeles and the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco. Beyond California, she has performed in Europe, Asia, and Australasia, as well as on nationally televised programming in the United States.
Tickets: $40 per show
First come, first served seating policy. Advanced Ticket Purchase Suggested We strongly recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the show to secure your spot in line for seating.
Will-call check-in system, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Ritmo y Voz: Afro-Cuban Jazz Ignited
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Friday, September 11, 2026 @ 9pm
Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals. This high-energy performance features an all-star lineup, including guitarist Kai Lyons, percussion master Ernesto, bassist Mazar, and the incomparable Einar Leliebre Nuñez, whose fiery rhythms and soaring voice bring the soul of Santiago de Cuba to life. Drawing from the rich traditions of Rumba, Timba, Changüí, and Batá, the group weaves a tapestry of sound that pulses with history, spirit, and innovation. Their collective experience includes collaborations with legendary artists like Omar Sosa, John Santos, and other torchbearers of the Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz traditions.
Einar “Tito” Leliebre – Vocals, Percussion
Ernesto Kindelan Mazar- Bass
Kai Lyons-Guitar
Tickets: $40 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Served. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival.
Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Kate Lamont : Soul, Jazz, Pop & Folk
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Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 7pm
Kate Lamont crafts original music with emotional depth that grooves. A frequent vocalist with the Jazz Mafia family, Kate’s reputation as a genre-fluid vocalist keeps audiences guessing as to what she’ll do next. Her collaborative nature has produced a wide variety of arrangements (and a TED talk you can find on her website, katelamont.com ) giving each song a unique jumping off point. A creative interpreter, Kate uses spacious arrangements to cover some of her favorite artists, and is featured on the latest Peter Erskine record, Peregrine, performing Phoebe Snow’s Poetry Man.
Kate will be joined by Mike Blankenship (keys), Darian Gray (drums), Jonathan Herrera (bass).
Tickets: $40 per show
Seating Policy– First Come, First Serve. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival.
Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.
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Marco de Carvalho Brazilian Trio ft. Neal Chin & Ami Molinelli
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Sunday, September 20, 2026 @ 5pm
Sunday, September 20, 2026 @ 7pm
Marco Antonio de Carvalho is an award-winning musician: Guitarist, Performer, Vocalist and Composer. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, he has lived in Seattle Washington for over 25 years. Formally, he was trained at the Conservatório Brasileiro de Música and Instituto Villa-Lobos in Rio and then toured Brazil and abroad with Brazilian musicians. He toured the US extensively, originally on tour with Paulo Sá (mandolin), fell in love with Seattle, Washington and has made his home there. Marco has over seven albums to his credit and is an artist on Origin Records.
Award winning artist and Maui, HI native Neal Chin, has been both an ‘ukulele educator and performer over the course of his musical career of 19 years. His clear and direct enthusiasm for music has come to life in countless workshops, concerts, and private instruction. While his heart is in jazz, Neal has played with many musicians of different genres including Hawaiian, folk, rock, and hip-hop. His contribution to the collective The Akira Project, won his first Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in 2014 before moving up to the Pacific Northwest.
Ami Molinelli is a professional percussionist and educator specializing in American (roots/pop/jazz), Brazilian and Latin music. Ami received her Master of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts. Her performance and recording credits include theater, and television (NBC). She is endorsed by Latin Percussion (LP) and Rhythm Tech.
Tickets: $40 per show
First come, first served seating policy. No Reservations. We strongly recommend arriving at least before 30 minutes before the show to secure your spot in line for seating.
Will-call check-in system, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival.
Take advantage of our Bar & Lounge. No Cover! Happy Hour: Wed-Sat from 5pm-6pm.