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Shane King Zackery is a queer black poet, filmmaker, and technologist who has lived in the Bay for over 10 years. They like to sit in the river and talk in circles about being human. Occasionally, they write something down about the nature of time, space, and love. Archivist, Editor, Poet and Photographer, Tate Swindell…
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Hal Richards, reeds; Henry Hung, trumpet ; Rumi Abe, piano ; Ron Belcher, bass; Dan Foltz, drums. Hal Richards is a versatile woodwind specialist -- saxophones, flutes, clarinets, oboe and bassoon -- who has been performing and recording with many of the Bay Areas finest musicians since 1976 -- currently including Jeff Sanford’s Cartoon Jazz…
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Danny Bittker, reeds; Dave Casini, vibraphone; Michael Price, bass; Mark Fishman and Annette A Aguilar, percussion; with guest vocalists Carol Belcher and Lee Heuermann. Danny Bittker has performed worldwide with diverse ensembles including Mo' Fone, Mitch Woods, Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums, the Rova Saxophone Quartet, and artists such as Bonnie Raitt and Grover…
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On the 1st Sunday of every month, bands of local youth, often fielded from one or another of the many fine music programs in colleges and high schools in San Francisco and around the bay, perform a set, then host a student-centric jam session for their peers, with financial support from Jazz in the Neighborhood.…
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José Andrés, "El Sinsonte" + Kai Lyons return to Bird & Beckett for the third time! Tonight, guests Cy Thompson, marimbula, Ricky Aguilar, bongos, and Myron Cohen, drumset, drop in to give José Andrés a proper send off. Bird & Beckett is proud to present José Andrés "El Sinsonte" Rodríguez Ramírez of Guantánamo, Cuba --…
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Joseph Simas presents a staged reading and sound ensemble, introducing his latest book of poems, Shuffle (Introducing — Anime Titles), The Bodily Press, 2026. Working writer and artist Yates Cessna will open with a reading of her work, followed by a selection from Shuffle set to music, composed and performed by t. persephone, cello, and…
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Pianist/vocalist Eric Shifrin performs with a variety of friends on the 2nd Friday every other month (i.e. Jan, March, May, July, September, November). This month it's Ari Munkres, bass; and Mark Lee, drums. $20 cover charge; byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
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Rob Zuckerman, saxophone; Dave Rocha, trumpet; Dan Nieckarz, guitar; Heath Proskin, bass; Jeff Pera, drums $25 cover charge; byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
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Marina Crouse, vocals; Danny Caron, guitar; Ruth Davies, bass With two albums to her credit, Marina Crouse is an astonishingly talented singer in Spanish and English both, whether it’s a jazz classic, a scorching blues number, a soulful Mexican ballad or an irresistible and clever original. Blessed with a deeply expressive voice early in life,…
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Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84350265713?pwd=eE84V3BYdWxiSFBHNHhmdUt1WTUzdz09 Meeting ID: 843 5026 5713 Passcode: 244211 Al Frankie, also known as “The Conduit” on Substack, is a revolutionary canary poet who sounds the alarm on immigration, women’s rights, human rights and injustice in general. She used to write about heartbreak and fuckgirls and fuckboys. Her debut book of poetry Heartbreak… |
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Matt Renzi and Jesse Levit, reeds; Alon Nechustan, piano; Sam Bevan, bass; Gregg Wyser-Pratte, drums DOWNBEAT writes: "Alon Nechushtan’s Venture Bound is based in New York City. The group has opened for Jazz legend Tony Bennett and played at every major stage in New York City and the U.S including Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln…
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Walker Brents III explores the philosophy and literary work of Miguel de Unamuno (1864-1936), Spanish modernist writer born in the Basque region city of Bilbao. An almost-monthly series of talks by Walker Brents III (9 or 10 talks a year for more than two decades) on various topics in poetry, mythology, folklore, philosophy, etc. Although…
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Darren Johnston, trumpet David Phillips, pedal steel guitar Scott Foster, guitar $20 cover charge; byob / Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
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Charlie Keagle, reeds; Jim Zimmerman, vibes; Sue Crossman, piano; Chuck Bennett, bass; Jim Chanteloup, drums They only look scary. $25 cover charge; byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
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Ben Stolorow, piano; Peter Barshay, bass; Vince Lateano, drums; with guest guitarist Brad Buethe Drummer Vince Lateano performs with his trio on the 3rd Sunday every other month (i.e. January, March, May, July, September, November). SUNDAY HAPPY HOUR! Grab your partner! Gather your kids! Call a friend! Come on down to the bookshop to get a…
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Erik Jekabson, trumpet; Adam Shulman, piano; Eric Markowitz, bass; Smith Dobson, drums. Trumpeter Erik Jekabson plays signature tunes by the legendary songwriting duo Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, arranged for jazz quartet. The composer and lyricist wrote songs that have become part of popular culture, including "Blue Moon," "My Funny Valentine" and "The Lady is…
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The Revolutionary Poets Brigade presents the new anthology United We Stand.
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Sandy Cressman, Catia Machado, Lillian Yee, vocals. Ricardo Peixoto, 7-string guitar. Brian Rice, percussion. $25 cover charge; byob. Students $10. For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733. Garotas da Lua is an exciting new three voice harmony group, singing MPB, Samba and Bossa Nova. The group honors the great tradition of Brazilian Vocal groups…
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Leslie Simon is a labor and progressive activist hero, and established CCSF's Poetry for the People class, which continues to this day. She has brought countless students into creative communion with progressive ideals. Bottlecap Press recently published Leslie Simon's chapbook "Everything Appeared That Night. For the evening, she'll bundle copies of the chapbook with old copies…
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Darren Johnston, trumpet; Liberty Ellman, guitar; Lisa Mezzacappa, bass; Devin Gray, drums/compositions The Devin Gray Quartet is an ensemble of forward-thinking improvisers operating at the intersection of modern jazz, contemporary composition, and fluid, exploratory group dynamics. Led by Brooklyn/Berlin-based drummer and composer Devin Gray, the quartet brings together four distinct voices from the contemporary jazz…
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Presented by Rootstock Arts. Swati Jhaveri pursues music with a deep passion. She is currently under the guidance of Pandit Hemang Mehta (disciple of Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj and Pandit Chandrasekhar Swamy) of the Mewati Gharana as part of the guru shishya parampara. Swati ji started learning music at the age of 4 and has had…
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The Vince Lateano Trio hosts an open jam session on the last Sunday of every month, welcoming local jazz giants, stalwarts, new comers, and those just passing through. Keith Saunders, piano; Peter Barshay, bass; Vince Lateano, drums SUNDAY HAPPY HOUR! Grab your partner! Gather your kids! Call a friend! Come on down to the bookshop to…
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Dave Easley, pedal steel guitar; Smitti Supab, bass; Kirk Duplantis, drums Virtuosic pedal steel player, Dave Easley has worked with artists as diverse as Brian Blade, Joni Mitchell, Peter Rowan (Dharma Blues), Ruthie Foster (the Grammy nominated Let it Burn), Chris Schlarb’s multifaceted Psychic Temple, and New Orleans blues legend Coco Robicheaux (Louisiana Medicine Man, Yeah…
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Paul Fericano & K.Lipschutz POETS! Every 1st Thursday, featured readers followed by a community open mic, hosted by Michael Koch & Jerry Ferraz
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Doug Pet, saxophone; Michele Walther, violin; John Kiskaddon, piano; Ted Burik, bass; Greg German, drums $25 cover charge; byob. Students, $10. Kids Free. For a reservation, please call the bookshop at 415-586-3733 after September 1st.
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Bob Kenmotsu, tenor sax; Jordan Samuels, guitar; Tomoko Funaki, bass; Austin Harris, drums The Hard Bop Collective presents "Beyond the Pulse: Rhythm Section Edition + Celebration of Jimmy Heath's 100th Birthday" The HBC will be playing tunes composed by rhythm section players, i.e., jazz guitarists, bassists and drummers. Additionally, they will be honoring Jimmy Heath's…
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Independent reporter Denise Sullivan brings the SF Lives series to Bird & Beckett for a Sunday morning livestream. This month's guest is Dr. Saidah Leatutufu-Burch. We expect a wide-ranging discussion on the legacy of local Black history, community organizing, economic justice and the November San Francisco ballot. Dr. Sai (Sy) is a Black and Sāmoan…
On the 1st Sunday of every month, bands of local youth, often fielded from one or another of the many fine music programs in colleges and high schools in San Francisco and around the bay, perform a set, then host a student-centric jam session for their peers. SUNDAY HAPPY HOUR! Grab your partner! Gather your…
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NKT debut album cover art by Molly Barker Ben Goldberg, clarinet. Matt Robidoux, electronics. David Ewell, bass. Tim Bulkley, drums. $20 cover charge at the door (cash, please) / byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733 Ben Goldberg pulls no punches, and has been pulling tricks from various bags for three…
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