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The Electric upbeat sounds of Latin, Funk, Jazz, and Soul…that’s the focus of this incredibly fun and upbeat group. Yes…expect lively rhythms, rich melodies, an energetic vibe, and soulful depth. Take a listen: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNjmcPOjLDNcdzAb8XF3mUzMUjq-Uj2rH

The Bonafides sound is inspired by the great New Orleans pianists and the music and vibe of Treme, the Bonafides keep the spirit and music of Longhair, Booker, Rebbenack, and Cleary alive. With some soulful saxophone and vocals, settle in for an afternoon of New Orleans jazz and soul. Take a listen: https://thebonafides.band/

Samba and Bossa Nova from Rio, country dance music from the Northeast of Brazil and Jazz from Sao Paulo. Brazilian jazz is also about beautiful, flowing harmony and memorable melodies. We play the music of great Brazilian composers – and some of our songs too. It’s Samba, Bossa Nova, Samba-Funk, Baiao, Forro, Frevo, Choro, Mojo and beats we don’t have names for!!

BRAZILIAN EAST BAY ENSEMBLE - 

Catia Machado and BEBE is a sextet consisting of talented musicians with roots in Brazil, New York, and the East Bay. Catia began her music studies in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 10 and has performed widely in South, Central and North America. Trained as a music therapist, she promotes healing through music. Beyond Bossa Nova they play danceable, sophisticated Brazilian Jazz...a whole range of Brazilian Music from romantic to funky.

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Jazz with a Latin tinge...

Enjoy favorite jazz and pop standards blended with exciting Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms in the traditions of Cal Tjader, Pancho Sanchez and Tito Puente.”

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Regarded as one the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier guitarists and vocalists, David has performed nationally and internationally at festivals, concerts and clubs, performing with many notable artists including 80’s pop star, Tiffany, TV and Broadway star Mario Cantone as well as multi-platinum artist Lenny Williams. Coming full circle, David has returned to his first love of acoustic music in the singer/songwriter style, playing Americana and his own compositions. Take a listen: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPHk8u1UHJw

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Elevate your spirit and nourish your soul with Midnight Kitchen.  

This band serves up a mix of Chicago, New Orleans & West coast Blues and R&B, with tasty sides of Jump and Swing. Featuring Jeanne Schuman’s sultry vocals, Tim Port’s penetrating guitar lines, Barbara Miercke’s evocative violin, and drummer Nancy Geimer and bassist Rich Nosek, holding down the groove. Midnight Kitchen provides the blues you can use to elevate your spirit and nourish your soul!

VERSATILE JAZZ ENSEMBLE WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF JAZZ TUNES.

The Bob Roden Quintet is a versatile jazz ensemble that plays a wide variety of tunes, rom jazz standards to bebop, from ballads to Bossa, with trombone and saxes and lovely vocals. BRQ's high level of musicality and spontaneity makes people feel good and definitely gets your feet tapping!

Take a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTZnUm_MbaU

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Amy Obenski is a captivating folk-soul artist who authentically blends influences from Motown and jazz, with glimpses of 1960s folk-rock greats such as Carole King and Joni Mitchell. She recently completed her seventh album entitled The Heart is a Persistent Beast. Take a listen: https://youtu.be/VLehMsfRBzE

JAZZ VOCALIST - KAREN SUDJIAN & JIM DAVIDSON

Karen Sudjian is an accomplished jazz vocalist. a songwriter, who sings fluently in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Italian, with a mastery of the beautiful and intricate styles of Brazilian, Blues, and Jazz Standards. Karen Sudjian, vocals , Alex Markels, guitar, Jack Prendergast, bass, and Paul Yonemura, drums.

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The Bonafides sound is inspired by the great New Orleans pianists and the music and vibe of Treme, the Bonafides keep the spirit and music of Longhair, Booker, Rebbenack, and Cleary alive. With some soulful saxophone and vocals, settle in for an afternoon of New Orleans jazz and soul. Take a listen: https://thebonafides.band/

TEARING UP THE BAY AREA JAZZ SCENE

Fake Melody has been tearing up the local jazz scene in SF over the past three years. They play a mix of Great American Songbook, bop, post-bop and maybe even a couple show tunes. They're always happy to take requests and if you sing, jump up there!

It's all here:

https://youtube.com/@fakemelodyjazz

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A FABULOUS TRIO OF SEASONED JAZZ MUSICIANS

Saxophonist Bryan Girard returns to Rigger's with his acoustic jazz trio. With Keith Saunders on piano and Robb Fisher on bass, the group performs a variety of seldom-played gems from the jazz canon, including some gorgeous Brazilian songs as well as an occasional funky blues.

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