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Jessica Fichot: French Chanson & Shanghai Jazz

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Accompanied by her accordion, toy piano, and fiery band, Los Angeles-based chanteuse and songwriter Jessica Fichot draws from her multi-ethnic French, Chinese, and American heritage to create an intoxicating multilingual amalgamation of French chanson, 1940s Shanghai jazz, swing, and international folk.   FEATURING: Jessica Fichot - vocals, accordion, toy piano Ippei Ichimaru - upright bass […]

$15 – $20

Triism / Chord Four: Balkan Folk & Jazz Meets California Avant-Garde

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Triism is a jazz trio from Northern California that plays creative arrangements of original compositions, Balkan folk music, pop songs, and jazz standards. Featuring saxophonist Levi Saelua, bassist Alex Reiff, and drummer Jim Frink, their collaborative arrangements often develop from conversations about politics, pop culture, science, and comedy. Chord Four, a chord-less Los Angeles-based ensemble, […]

$20 – $25

Alex Hand Band: Eastern European Folk Jazz

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

The Alex Hand Band is riding the wave of its first full-length album, 2018's Traders of the Lost Arts, with performances featuring songs from this record as well as an upcoming one. The music is a mix of Romanian, Bulgarian, and Macedonian traditional folk dance tunes with original compositions inspired by years of playing these […]

$15 – $20

Will Brahm + Homenaje: An Homage to Music Around the World

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Led by guitarist Will Brahm, Homenaje—meaning "tribute" in Spanish—pays homage to the support and unity of various types of music and cultures from all around the world. With roots in jazz, Cuban, African, Venezuelan, Israeli, and classical music, the group strives to bring different people together through their original songs.   FEATURING: Will Brahm - […]

$20 – $25

Brian Andres Trio: Latin Jazz

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Brian Andres returns to the Red Poppy to present original compositions and arrangements of classic jazz and Latin standards.   FEATURING: Brian Andres - drumset Christian Tumalan - piano David Pinto - bass   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Drummer Brian Andres leads the Latin jazz group the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel. The nucleus of that ensemble is […]

$15 – $20

Darren Johnston and The Pipes ft. Allison Lovejoy: New Chamber-Folk with a Jazz Reduction

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Bay Area trumpeter/composer Darren Johnston's newest project for showcasing his songwriting features the distinct instrumentation of two bass clarinets—played by powerhouse composers/improvisers/bandleaders Steven Lugerner and Cory Wright—along with Johnston on trumpet and vocals, as The Pipes. From short and sweet, quirky, groove-based songs to more expansive open improvisations, they've created a new recipe for experimental […]

$15 – $20

Nora Stanley / Owen Clapp: Original Music Borrowing from Old & New

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

With a focus on original compositions, the group brings together the influences of four rising Bay Area musicians with strong backgrounds in the jazz tradition. The music explores the blurring of lines between composition and improvisation through shared experience and close listening.   FEATURING: Nora Stanley - saxophone Luis Salcedo - guitar Owen Clapp - […]

$15 – $20

Duo Violão Plus 1: Brazilian Jazz, Samba & Choro

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

On tour from Rio de Janeiro, Duo Violão Brasil presents a special evening of choro featuring compositions by Baden Powell, Pixinguinha, Radames Gnattali, as well as originals by Rogerio Souza. They will be accompanied by special guest percussionist Ami Molinelli.   FEATURING: Rogerio Souza - 7-string guitar Edinho Gerber - 7-string guitar Ami Molinelli - […]

$15 – $20

RagaMenco: A Musical Journey from India to Spain

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Javier and Luis Jiménez, founders of the acoustic global music septet Barrio Manouche, present new project RagaMenco along with Mallar Bhattacharya, Nilan Chaudhuri, and Satish Pillai. The group has been working together on the great adventure of blending Indian classical music with flamenco grooves and melodies. They will perform original arrangements influenced by ragas with […]

$15 – $20

Daniel Fabricant Trio / StringQuake: Melodic French Jazz & Improvisations

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Daniel Fabricant Trio joins forces with StringQuake for an evening of melodic French jazz, electrifying improvisations, and unusual meters.   FEATURING: Daniel Fabricant Trio Daniel Fabricant - bass Aaron Kierbel - drums TBD - piano StringQuake Amelia Romano - electric harp Misha Khalikulov - cello Josh Mellinger - cajón, tabla, frame drum   ABOUT THE […]

$15 – $20

Seth Ford-Young Quartet: Swinging Jazz Meets Cinematic Chamber Music

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Composer, bandleader, and bassist Seth Ford-Young leads his dream quartet on a mission to integrate the transparent textures of chamber music and the ebullient bounce of Django Reinhardt-style jazz. The group will perform pieces from their newest release, Time Memory Beauty Hope, as well as favorites from their first album, Seth Ford-Young.   FEATURING: Seth […]

$15 – $20

Mean to Me: Classic Jazz Reworked with a Funky Step

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Mean to Me is a quintet that resurrects classic jazz of the 1920s through 1940s—sometimes interlaced with the more modern stylings of Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, and Ahmad Jamal—and an eclectic variety of soul and Latin jazz.   FEATURING: Judy Butterfield - vocals Ben Slater - saxophone, piano Dave Shaff - trumpet, washboard Cairo McCochran […]

$15 – $20

Invisible Bird: Endsley, Devine & Amendola Trio

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Invisible Bird is a guitar, trumpet, and drum trio collectively led by three engaging artists from the Bay Area—Scott Amendola, Shane Endsley, and Dave Devine. Together, their distinct compositional voices craft original music that transports the listener from rootsy back beats, to anthemic indie rock, to acoustic modern jazz, to ambient electronica.   FEATURING: Shane […]

$15 – $20

Morley: Acoustic Global Journey to Sites of Soulful Resilience

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Thousand Miles, Morley’s sixth studio album, is the culmination of a global journey to sites of incredible resilience and tremendous trauma—from the United States, Rwanda, and Hiroshima, to the open uranium mines at the Pine Ridge Reservation in the Black Hills—where human dignity, love, and resolve are expanding the frontiers of change, justice, and healing. […]

$15 – $20

Brazil in Trio & Rebecca Kleinmann: Brazilian Acoustic Trio w/ Local Virtuosic Flutist

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Flutist Rebecca Kleinmann celebrates her birthday by inviting Brazil in Trio directly from Goiania, Brazil. The trio presents their dynamic music ranging from choro and baião to originals.   FEATURING: Rebecca Kleinmann - flutes, vocals Julio Lemos - guitar Everton Luiz - clarinet, flute, soprano saxophone Diego Amaral - percussion   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Brazil […]

$20 – $25

Anton Schwartz & Josh Nelson: Acclaimed Sax & Piano Jazz Duo

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Anton Schwartz and Josh Nelson have toured the U.S. and Canada with the award-winning Anton Schwartz Quintet, the 2017 Northwest Acoustic Jazz Ensemble of the Year. Following one sold-out festival performance, they decided to play a pared-down duo concert, and the chemistry was palpable. Every now and then, they reassemble as a duo, to the […]

$15 – $20

Antonio Feula Jazz Trio: Modern/Funk Jazz

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Antonio Feula Jazz Trio performs songs from its latest modern jazz album, Joint Path, and from the upcoming funk jazz album. With influences ranging from bebop, blues, and funk to classical music, the group’s original compositions have already impressed varying audiences, with people commenting on the catchy yet sophisticated nature of the music. Genuine improvisation […]

$15 – $20

Leni Stern Trio: Groove-Filled Jazz

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Award-winning jazz guitarist Leni Stern leads her trio project featuring original compositions written with reverence to the rhythms and tonalities of Mali and Senegal. Stern's performance celebrates her most recent release, 3, an authentic exploration of the interplay between traditional West African music and American jazz.   FEATURING: TBA   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Leni Stern […]

$15 – $20

Jamie Zee: A Night of Neo-Soul

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Inspired by daily life, Jamie Zee composes music that embodies the experience of an LGBTQ Chinese-American woman.​ Her newly written works span various genres and blend musical traditions ranging decades. The vocalist is joined by guest, Bay Area Latin jazz legend, Dr. John Calloway.   FEATURING: Jamie Zee - vocals John Calloway - flute Madison […]

$20 – $25

Will Bernard & Beth Custer: Original Chamber Jazz

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Originally from Berkeley, Will Bernard is now a renowned New York guitarist. He joins San Francisco treasure Beth Custer in performance of original compositions ranging in styles from funky blues, to plaintive contemporary classical, to rollicking jazz. Always soulful and in synch, this duo has been playing together since they met in the 1980's.   […]

$25

George Cole and EUROCANA: Jazz Manouche, Uptown Swing, French Chanson

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

George Cole and EUROCANA fill it to the brim with unforgettable music featuring three-part harmonies delivered by top-tier vocalists and amazing instrumental virtuosity. Influenced by Django Reinhardt, rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, and French chanson, the group swings with infectious joy, bringing audiences to their feet the old-fashioned way.   FEATURING: George Cole - guitar, vocals […]

$15 – $20

Ian Maksin ft. Morgan Maudière: Songs of the Vagabond Cello (TWO SHOWS)

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

SECOND SHOW ADDED! Advance tickets are now available online for the 8:45pm show. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door for both the 7:00pm (6:30pm doors) and 8:45pm (8:30pm doors) shows. Please arrive when doors open the day of the event. Internationally acclaimed cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin is back […]

$20 – $25

Sibarg Ensemble: An Evening of Iranian & Jazz Improvisation (TWO SHOWS)

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

SECOND SHOW ADDED! Advance tickets are now available online for the 8:45pm show. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door for both the 7:00-8:15pm (6:30pm doors) and 8:45-10:00pm (8:30pm doors) shows. Please arrive when doors open the day of the event. Sibarg Ensemble explores creative intercultural music by combining the sounds of […]

$20 – $25

The Daniel Rotem Ensemble: Bay Area Premiere

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Saxophonist Daniel Rotem presents new music with an ensemble featuring some of the Bay Area's incredible horn players. The ensemble will perform new original compositions and arrangements by Rotem, as well as music off his second album, Serenading the Future.   FEATURING: Daniel Rotem - saxophones, compositions, arrangements Steven Lugerner - alto saxophone Henry Hung […]

$15 – $20

Danielle Wertz ft. Dillon Vado & Jeff Denson: Emotions, Stories & Improvisation

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Danielle Wertz, Dillon Vado, and Jeff Denson come together for the first time in this new trio setting. Presenting both arrangements of jazz standards and original compositions, their approach to the music comes from a place of honesty and raw emotion. Using this unconventional instrumentation, they work with new sonic possibilities to evoke deep emotions […]

$20 – $25

Water Feature: Modern Jazz

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Water Feature is comprised of some of the Bay Area's young emerging talent. Together, the group explores original compositions and other tunes that pull from influences such as jazz, hip-hop, and global music.   FEATURING: Nora Stanley - saxophone Danielle Wertz - vocals Luis Salcedo - guitar Owen Clapp - bass Matt Buckner - drums […]

$15 – $20

Lara Solnicki ft. Jeremy Siskind: Poetic Art Songs

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Lara Solnicki makes her Red Poppy debut in a program featuring new music from her soon-to-be-released album, The One and the Other—a cinematic, creative music project produced by multi-award-winning Canadian musician and composer Jonathan Goldsmith. The concert also includes music from her sophomore release, Whose Shadow?, tunes from the Great American Songbook, as well as […]

$15 – $20

The Billie Holiday Project ft. Stella Heath: Celebrating Lady Day

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

The Billie Holiday Project brings you back to the swinging jazz clubs of the 1930s and 1940s. Featuring some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians, the project captures the intensity and intimacy Lady Day is known and loved for. With stories of her life and music interspersed throughout the evening, the performance will include […]

$20 – $25

Brian Andres Trio Latino ft. Christian Tumalan & Aaron Germain: Latin Jazz

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

A trio is a much more intimate, yet demanding, musical setting for musicians to explore. There is no place to hide, no weak link allowed. In such a small setting, the dynamics must become more acute, the musical idea that much more clear, the technique that much more precise. It is in that context that […]

$20 – $25

Hét Hat Club: Balkan Quartet from Budapest, Hungary

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

This year, the Hét Hat Club will be collaborating with Kjartan Code from the Szkojani Charlatans, focusing their repertoire on traditional and traditionally inspired original vocal and instrumental folk music from Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Turkey, as well as highly energetic jazz manouche in the classic style of Django Reinhardt.   FEATURING: Kjartan Code […]

$15 – $20