Join French Oak Gypsy Band for an evening of chanson from around the globe, including French classic and contemporary, American traditional jazz, Spanish, Romani, Catalan, and Russian traditional songs as well! FEATURING: Stella Heath - vocals Gabriel Pirard - guitar, harmony vocals Jimmy Inciardi - saxophones Skyler Stover - bass Jamie Foster - drums […]
Luminance celebrates the intersection of jazz, classical, and folk repertoire, bringing musical creativity to an unlikely instrument combination. Also sharing the stage, Motoshi Kosako performs improvisation, jazz, and original compositions in conversation with innovative fret-less bassist Michael Manring. FEATURING: Amelia Romano - electric lever harp Matt Ebisuzaki - trumpet Motoshi Kosako - pedal harp […]
Swingatto returns to the Red Poppy to play some upbeat jazz and swing in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. FEATURING: Joe Yamamoto - violin Antonio Feula - guitar Michael Price - double bass ABOUT THE ARTIST: Swingatto is a swing and jazz manouche band currently based in the San Francisco […]
Join singer-songwriter Ashley Wilson and jazz vocalist Noa Levy as they bring their voices together for a special night celebrating friendship, creativity, and self-expression through song. Featuring a mix of original compositions and arrangements of popular songs, with backing by an incredible band of musicians, this show will honor the female spirit and the creative […]
Citizens Jazz, led by bassist Caroline Chung, brings together some of the Bay Area’s most notable jazz musicians to play the compositions of legendary composer, musician, and vocalist Billy Strayhorn. FEATURING: Adriana Morerro (guest) - vocals Riley Bandy - alto saxophone James Mahone - tenor saxophone Grant Levin - piano Caroline Chung - upright […]
Ramana Vieira pays tribute to time-treasured fado classics of Amália Rodrigues, as well as performs Portuguese folk music, jazz, and original compositions. FEATURING: Ramana Vieira - vocals Leslie Thorne - bass Stephen LaPorta - percussion Brad Bivens - guitar ABOUT THE ARTIST: Recognized by the New York Times as an American at the […]
Formed by world-renowned didgeridoo pioneer and multi-instrumentalist Stephen Kent and award-winning clarinetist and composer Beth Custer, the San Francisco-based band Trance Mission makes music perhaps best described as a new form of contemporary global jazz. Their driving, intricate rhythms and gorgeous, soaring melodies—both worldly and otherworldly soundscapes—invite audiences into a universe of groove. With a […]
Daptain Hook was formed when three jazz musicians began exploring the freedom and limitations of a power trio. After playing in several musical contexts together, Elé Howell, Franklin Rankin, and Nick Panoutsos connected over their love for funk and rock. They combined these styles and infused improvisation, culminating in an adventurous power trio. They will […]
Homenagem Brasileira ("Homage to Brazil") embraces the diversity of Brazil’s musical traditions rather than simply focusing on Brazilian standards that have already crossed over into the jazz world. Sandy Cressman's newest project, Entre Amigos, includes collaborations with various Brazilian and Brazilophile musicians, and was recorded in the U.S., Brazil, and Europe. Beautifully conceived, arranged, and […]
Jazz vocalist Jenna McLean and her band celebrate the release of her debut solo jazz album, Brighter Day, a celebration of joy and human resilience amidst a turbulent world. McLean takes pride in shaping near-and-dear jazz standards into personal and honest works through original lyrics and fresh arrangements that are sure to touch hearts and […]
Sibarg Ensemble explores creative intercultural music by combining the sounds of traditional Iranian melodies and jazz. Through original compositions, arrangements of classical and folk songs, and structured improvisations, the members draw on their own distinct musical backgrounds while creating a dialogue with one another. With each performance, Sibarg sets out to create a sense of […]
Guitarist Robert Papacica, keyboardist Eddie Mendenhall, and drummer Marcelo Perez join together for an evening of improvisation and original music that draws largely from the jazz tradition and the avant garde. FEATURING: Robert Papacica - guitar Eddie Mendenhall - organ Marcelo Perez - drums ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Now residing in Miami, Robert Papacica […]
This dynamic modern jazz piano trio performs primarily original music by pianist/bandleader Miro Sprague, as well as interpretations of jazz standards. Sprague's music is lyrical and engaging, and the intimate trio setting provides the perfect avenue for inspired group interaction and improvisation. FEATURING: Miro Sprague - piano Alex Boneham - bass Christian Euman - […]
Award-winning jazz vocalist Jamie Zee returns to celebrate the release of her self-titled EP. Inspired by life as a non-binary, Chinese-American child of San Francisco, Zee has spent the past five years meticulously documenting her life through song and performance to bring together her debut collection of original works. FEATURING: Jamie Zee - vocals […]
Citizens Jazz pays tribute to legendary American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and singer John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie. Gillespie was a trumpet virtuoso and improviser, building on the virtuoso style of Roy Eldridge but adding layers of harmonic and rhythmic complexity previously unheard in jazz. In the 1940s, Gillespie, with Charlie Parker, became a major figure […]
Brazilian music has a keen ability to tie the magical and surreal with the grounded and historical. New York-based composer Benji Kaplan and Brazilian singer-songwriter Rita Figueiredo pick up that vibrating, multicolored thread and weave it into fantastical new portraits of Brazil and New York on Benji & Rita, their album-length debut as a duo. […]
French Oak Gypsy Band, led by Stella Heath, is releasing their second album this October 2019! Along with the release of the CD, they are changing the name of the band officially to Bandjango Collectif. The full-length album will contain some of the band's favorites such as Edith Piaf's "La Foule" and "Sous Le Ciel […]
Lee Dynes and Amanda Addleman present a single night of varied perspectives on the American improvisational art form of jazz. This exciting night of music will include Dynes' world jazz trio featuring his work on oud and guitar, as well as Addleman's swinging trio featuring bass, guitar, and vocals. FEATURING: Lee Dynes Trio Lee […]
RagaMenco represents the synthesis of ancient traditions that have been linked by human and cultural migration through the centuries. A collaboration of Spanish and Indian musicians from the Bay Area, RagaMenco explores exciting new territories by combining haunting Indian melodies with exciting gypsy, flamenco, and jazz traditions from Spain. Come hear ancient traditions from the […]
Ultra World X-Tet’s sound has been described as "psychedelic world jazz," "world class," and other colorful labels. Whatever you want to call it, this distinct San Francisco sound with a global music sensibility will transport you and fire your imagination. The band will perform a program designed especially for the intimate environment at Red Poppy, […]
Touring the U.S. for the first time, Örjan Hulten Orion delivers that much-loved Scandinavian sensibility to modern jazz. Bay Area jazz group Garuda Blue shares the night, presenting original arrangements of famous jazz classics and lesser-known gems. FEATURING: Örjan Hulten Orion Örjan Hultén - saxophones Torbjörn Gulz - piano Anders Langörgen, bass Peter Danemo […]
“A prime mover in the current Brooklyn jazz scene” (Time Out-New York) and "one of New Yorkʼs great jazz drummers and composers” (Capital New York), Rob Garcia brings his group to the Red Poppy playing his original music plus arrangements of American folk songs, as well as music by Chopin and Jimi Hendrix. FEATURING: […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. If you have already purchased tickets for this event, please note a refund will be issued as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Citizens Jazz explores the brilliant compositions of an unknown giant of jazz, Benny Golson. Raised […]
Huarango is a contemporary proposal of Afro-Peruvian music, with influences of classical music and jazz, anchored in the strong presence of Afro-Peruvian percussion such as cajón cajita and quijada de burro (donkey’s jawbone). FEATURING: Pierr Padilla (Peru) - performer Javier Trujillo (Peru) - guitar Kyla Danysh (USA) - violin Pedro Rosales (Peru) - percussion […]
Rebirth Canal is a bold new ensemble led by pianist, vocalist, and composer Camille Mai. Featuring Bay Area heavyweights Ernesto Mazar Kindelán, Marcelo Perez, Daniel Riera, and Ahkeel Mestayer, their original music fuses lush neo-soul harmonies with Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, overlaid with the microtonal undulations of Vietnamese folk music. Their next stop—Havana Jazz Festival […]
Grupo Falso Baiano plays Brazilian choro with their own style of jazz. Featuring Brazilian guest guitarist Julio Lemos, this concert will feature some original compositions by both Falso Baiano and Lemos. FEATURING: Brian Moran - 7-string guitar, mandolin Zack Pitt-Smith - reeds Ami Molinelli - percussion Julio Lemos (special guest) - 7-string guitar […]
Garuda Blue returns to the Red Poppy presenting brand new original arrangements of jazz classics and old favorites. FEATURING: Patrick Murray - trumpet, vocals Matt Gafney - saxophone Daniel Mandrychenko - guitar Abe Imansjah - piano Danny Castro - bass Evan Williams - drums ABOUT THE ARTIST: Garuda Blue is a local up-and-coming […]
Following the success of Descarga for Monk, Alex Conde, John Santos, and Jeff Chambers Trio present Descarga for Bud Powell, a flamenco and Latin jazz tribute to the genius of American jazz pianist Bud Powell. FEATURING: Alex Conde - piano John Santos - percussion Jeff Chambers - bass ABOUT THE ARTIST: Alex Conde […]
Beyond the Pale is one of Canada's most innovative and exciting acoustic roots ensembles. Klezmer and Balkan styles serve as the point of departure for their sound, which is shaped by everything from jazz and classical music to bluegrass and reggae. FEATURING: Dejan Badnjar - accordion Aleksandar Gajic - violin Bret Higgins - bass […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Sarah Cabral Invites Brazilian Jazz Brazilian singer Sarah Cabral returns to the Bay Area and invites colleagues to collaborate on a unique repertoire, original material as well as classics. Featuring: Sarah Cabral - Vocals Ian Faquini - Acoustic Guitar Eva […]