Gail Dobson brings a quintet this evening featuring renowned reed player and educator Paul Contos, pianist Adam Shulman, bassist Matt Montgomery and drummer Omar Aran, with guest singers from Gail’s vocal studio. Tonight kicks off an early evening Sunday series of jazz, Americana and other music. All ages welcome. Gail has been acclaimed in the…

Karl Evangelista, Ben Goldberg, Francis Wong and Beth Schenck converse on the bookshop stage in a live stream. They will discuss the art of improvisation, compositional challenges, and social consciousness in the Bay Area of 2021. Their question: how can intercommunal collaboration foster the creation of meaningful, adventurous music? We’ll have chairs, should you like…

Ben Goldberg & Scott Amendola w/ special guest Nate Brenner Celebrating the digital release of Plays Monk’s eponymous debut album Ben Goldberg – clarinets Scott Amendola – drums/electronics Nate Brenner – e.bass/bass synth/etc. BYOB, and bring a twenty to help us pay the trio. If you’re watching in the stream, thanks for donating online if…

Drummer Tony Johnson leads a quartet on the 4th Friday of each month. Tonight, it’s guaranteed fun with a lot of bop and all swingin’. Jeff Burr’s on guitar, Matt Montgomery’s on bass — with Tony, that’s one sweet rhythm section. And out front, the sublime Bob Kenmotsu is on saxophone. Come hear what small…

A spectacular sextet celebrates a true genius of jazz. Trumpeter Geechi Taylor and flautist/percussionist/session leader John Calloway have assembled an all-star band for the occasion. Drummer Josh Jones joins the fun, along with conguero Akheel Mestayer, bassist Gary Brown and pianist Ken Cook. Guaranteed cooking bop and afro-latin jazz music of the highest order! BYOB,…

Exclusive Limited TEN Person LIVE Audience.  $40 per ticket.  Make your paid reservation in advance with the  bookstore to guarantee a seat.  Live stream contribution of $10-20 requested for those unable to attend in person. Just use the link in the following paragraph to donate. If you’re watching in the stream, thanks for helping us…

Greg Abate is on the road again! And he’s blowing through Bird & Beckett twice this Saturday, his third Bird & Beckett visit in five years. In the morning, Greg will conduct a workshop of interest to players and fans both; and in the evening, he’ll lead a quartet with local heroes Ben Stolorow on…

Sondango was born of a long and deep musical friendship between pianist Richard Nelson Hall and vocalist Sandra Aran, who found ready accomplices in bassist Dan Feiszli and drummer Russ Gold, all enamored of Latin grooves, jazz and pop. With this fabulous ensemble, they celebrate their love of the grand diversity that is San Francisco…

Kim Shuck, San Francisco’s 7th Poet Laureate, hosts Bird & Beckett’s 2nd & 4th Mondays poetry reading series. The 2nd Monday Poets!Zooms begin with a featured poet or two, followed by an open mic. The 4th Mondays are all open. At both, all are invited to participate with a poem. The Zoom link for tonight’s…

Pedal steel master Joe Goldmark’s supergroup returns to Bird & Beckett for a monthly Sunday date! Joe’s built a solid band that features Mitch Polzak on lead guitar and vocal; Hank Maninger on bass guitar and vocal; and Kenny Owen, the Haiku Cowboy, on drums. Eddie Kendrick is in town and plans to join the…