The first Friday of every month, it’s always Don Prell’s Seabop Ensemble — a fixture in San Francisco’s longest running neighborhood jazz party!

Don has had a six decade love affair with the string bass and jazz, beginning back in the 1950s.  That’s when he first made his mark as a mainstay of the Bud Shank quartet, touring internationally and accompanying the likes of vocalist Peggy Lee.  Don’s been indulging in public displays of his affection for the music at Bird & Beckett ever since our weekly jazz series began in October 2002… twelve years ago…

In all that time, we’ve never been without live jazz at Bird & Beckett on Fridays — largely because Don has made it happen under the unlikeliest circumstances!

Besides Don on bass, Seabop features three top-notch players — Jerry Logas on reeds and flute, Michael Parsons on piano and Vinnie Rodriguez on drums.

jazz in the bookshop happens every Friday from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. 
There’s never a cover charge, but your generosity at the gigs
is crucial to help us pay the bands.  All ages welcome!
Join your friends and neighbors for a lovely end of the work week tradition.
1st Fridays – Don Prell’s Seabop Ensemble
2nd Fridays – The Jimmy Ryan Quintet
3rd Fridays – The Scott Foster Trio
4th Fridays – The Chuck Peterson Quintet
5th Fridays – special guests.