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Dahveed Behroozi Group: The Great American Songbook

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

Pianist/composer Dahveed Behroozi, whose focus is jazz, classical, and new music, makes his Red Poppy debut as a leader with an evening of Great American Songbook explorations and improvisations.   FEATURING: Dahveed Behroozi - piano (Additional performers TBA)   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Pianist and composer Dahveed Behroozi is a New York City-based musician who currently […]

$15 – $20

Destiny Muhammad, Darren Johnston, Giulio Xavier: Jazz Harp, Trumpet & Bass

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

The Poppy is proud to present the inaugural collaboration between jazz harpist Destiny Muhammad, trumpeter/composer Darren Johnston, and bassist Giulio Xavier, three longtime contributors to the Bay Area music scene. Expect fresh takes on jazz standards, some premieres of original music, and selected covers from around the globe.   FEATURING: Destiny Muhammad - harp, vocals […]

$15 – $20

The Musical Art Quintet: Chamber con Alma

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

The Musical Art Quintet, formed in 2008 during weekly jam sessions in the Mission, features the music of bandleader/composer/bassist Sascha Jacobsen. The MAQ’s modern compositions blend jazz harmony, world rhythms, and a chamber-music sensibility upon which the players of the quintet improvise.   FEATURING: Sascha Jacobsen - bass Lewis Patzner - cello Charith Premawardhana - […]

$15 – $20

Mean to Me: Classic Vocal Jazz Set to a Modern Tune

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

Mean to Me is a jazz 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-jazz and Latin jazz.   FEATURING: Judy Butterfield - vocals Ben Slater - saxophone, piano Cairo McCochran - drums Dave Shaff […]

$15 – $20

Michelle Alany & The Mystics: Sephardic Soul & Balkan Music

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

Michelle Alany & The Mystics brings fresh interpretations of ancient melodies, hypnotic strings, and wild improvisation with their energizing soulful music. The band consists of seasoned jazz, classical, and globally folk-minded musicians with diverse musical backgrounds in Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Klezmer music.   FEATURING: Michelle Alany - violin, vocals Gregory Masaki Jenkins - clarinet […]

$15 – $20

Ren Geisick and Her Quartet: Love Song & Other Misunderstandings

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

Ren Geisick presents songs from her new CD, Ren, Love Song, along with new original music and jazz-meets-country arrangements. Kicking off the evening is a set from Adira Shark, whose rich vocals and unique style will be a great compliment to Ren and her quartet.   FEATURING: Adira Shark - guitar, vocals Ren Geisick - […]

$15 – $20

Renzi/Johnston/Shulman/Vogler: “Bye Bye Bartok” – Reimagining Great Symphonic & Chamber Themes

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

What if Béla Bartók wrote “Bye Bye Blackbird”? What if Charlie Parker wrote a prelude in E, or Sun Ra, a symphony in C? We may never know, but four Bay Area voices come together to groove, swing, and do their thing over themes by Bach, Bartok, Satie, Tchaikovsky, and others, followed by a set […]

$15 – $20

SOLD OUT: Bay Area’s Women in Jazz: An Evening of Jazz, Blues, Soul, Batucada & More

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

Bay Area's Women in Jazz brings together some of the best female jazz musicians for another night under one roof. The performance celebrates and recognizes the talents and hard work of these women who are sometimes underrepresented in the male-dominated scene. With music ranging from straight-ahead jazz, blues, swing, bebop, gospel, and soul, the evening […]

$20 – $25

Sisu Brassland & Mughal Muesli: Music for Brass & Saxophone

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

First up on the bill, Sisu BrassLand performs original music for brass composed by bandleader Aaron Priskorn. Crossing many genres while remaining connected to classical voice leading, the group creates aural paintings and emotive jams through various textures, grooves, and melodies. Mughal Muesli then presents tunes from their debut album, Imperial Cereal, an exploration of […]

$15 – $20

SOLD OUT: Bay Area Women Musicians: A Sequel to Women in Jazz

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

A sequel to the Women in Jazz show, this night brings together some of the best up-and-coming female musicians and veteran talents from the Bay Area. Their repertoire spans an eclectic range of styles and genres, from jazz to pop and funk to soul, through a mix of covers and original music. All the musicians […]

$15 – $20

Derek Lassiter: “Secular Spirituals”

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

Derek Lassiter returns to the Red Poppy to present new songs along with songs from past releases. He will be joined by long-time collaborators Tammy L. Hall and Art Khu for an evening of jazz, soul, and beyond.   FEATURING: Derek Lassiter - vocals Tammy L. Hall - piano Art Khu - bass, guitar Elé […]

$20

Howard Alden w/ Kit Eakle’s DjangoSphere: Music of Thelonious Monk, Django Reinhardt & More

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

Prominent jazz guitarist Howard Alden joins veteran violinist Kit Eakle and his project DjangoSphere for an evening of standards, originals, and the music of Thelonious Sphere Monk and Django Reinhardt. In the words of Bay Area jazz reviewer Andrew Gilbert, "DjangoSphere is a rhythmically dexterous rollercoaster ride that artfully melds the sounds of two irreducibly […]

$20 – $25

Mark Zaleski Band: High-Energy Jazz

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

Boston-based multi-instrumentalist Mark Zaleski comes to San Francisco to celebrate the release of his second album, Days, Months, Years. The album includes clever compositions combined with choice standards reimagined to fit the style of his band of 10 years. Zaleski performs on saxophone this evening as he puts his own spin on modern jazz by […]

$15 – $20

Dynamic ft. Paul Kim: Danish Jazz & Close Harmonies

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

Consisting of four singers and a rhythm section, Dynamic is a Danish jazz band that creates close-harmony arrangements of classic and progressive jazz tunes. Their current repertoire focuses on vocal arrangements of instrumentals by jazz giants including Miles, Monk, Coltrane, Gillespie, and more, as well as original songs with a sprinkling of funk and soul. […]

$15 – $20

Sameer Gupta: A Circle Has No Beginning

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

This project infuses an element of deep appreciation for cultural diversity and respect for tradition as well as innovation into the musical landscape today. The ensemble's diverse roots, spontaneity, and musical influences of soul, modern jazz, Native American melodies, and Indian classical traditions help bring together a relevant and powerful statement. This work represents the […]

$20 – $25

Alex Hand Band / Three For Silver: Balkan Folk-Jazz Meets Apocalyptic Folk Noir

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

A staple in the Bay Area Balkan and gypsy swing scenes in recent years, Alex Hand’s current project explores the common ground of influence between western art music and jazz with folk music of Eastern Europe. The repertoire features uptempo and high-energy dance tunes from Bulgaria and Romania with a progressive edge. Sharing the night […]

$15 – $20

Alex Conde, John Santos & Jeff Chambers: Jazz Flamenco (2 SHOWS)

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

Jazz/flamenco pianist Alex Conde returns to the Bay Area to reunite with his California trio featuring Grammy-nominated percussionist John Santos and legendary bassist Jeff Chambers. This extraordinary trio of natural-born improvisors will explore the intersections of jazz, Latin jazz, flamenco, and all the spaces in between, leaving you inspired, elated, and transformed.   FEATURING: Alex […]

$25

Justin Ancheta Acoustic: Folklyrico Americana – Latin Reggae Flamenco

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

Justin Ancheta is an established musician and songwriter in the Bay Area with compelling and eclectic styles that range as far as his ethnicity takes him. With songs in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, Ancheta encompasses his Californian roots with global influences. He is accompanied with melodies by Garcia Scammon on clarinet and saxophone and often […]

$15 – $20

Brian Andres and the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel: Compositions of Drummers & Percussionists

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

Brian Andres and the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel present their own arrangements of compositions by well-known jazz drummers and Latin jazz percussionists, as well as original music.   FEATURING: Brian Andres - drumset Javier Cabanilas - congas Christian Tumalan - piano Aaron Germain - bass Steffen Kuehn - trumpet   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Lead by drummer […]

$15 – $20

CANCELLED – Stephanie Bruce Ensemble: True Stories: Original Notes & Letters

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

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stephanie Bruce and her ensemble present original words and eclectic music inspired by a variety of influences, from Debussy to Dylan, with a side of groove.   FEATURING: Stephanie Bruce - vocals John R Burr - piano Aaron Germain - bass […]

$20 – $25

Renegade Duo: 21st Century Salon

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

Renegade Duo presents Historically (In)appropriate, a 21st century salon with an eclectic program of intimate songs spanning centuries and genres, with sets by Dusan Bogdanovic, California-based composer Gary Eister, obscure pieces by 19th century guitar composers Salvador Castro de Gistau and Karl Eulenstein, songs by John Dowland, as well as a collection of reimagined jazz […]

$20

Cosa Nostra Strings: Hybrid String Crossover Music

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

Cosa Nostra Strings present a program of original works and their own interpretations of a few covers. Ranging from acoustic heavy metal to power ballads and everything in between, they utilize their distinct instrumentation of cello, viola, violin, trombone, bass, and percussion to the fullest extent.   FEATURING: Shaina Evoniuk - violin Adam Theis - […]

$15 – $20

Karl Evangelista: Exploring the Filipino-American Avant-Garde

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

Filipino-American guitarist Karl Evangelista ranks among a new wave of creative musicians grounded in jazz, 20th century experimentalism, and popular song. Joined by an all-star grouping of Bay Area experimentalists, including members of art rock band Grex, Evangelista explores the meeting point between the throttling power of psychedelic rock and the dark outer reaches of […]

$15 – $20

HERMANO: Improvised Soundscapes & Ambient Music

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

HERMANO is about transcending reality through sonorous sounds that engage your subconscious mind on a journey through time and space. Atmospheric improvisations and a musical communication are some of the things to expect from HERMANO.   FEATURING: Dillon Baiocchi - saxophones, clarinet, flute M Michailidis - guitar, effects   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Dillon Baiocchi graduated […]

$15 – $20

James Brandon Lewis, Android Trio & KREation: “No Filter | Road Songs” West Coast Tour

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

Saxophonist/composer James Brandon Lewis and jazz/progressive-rock band Android Trio share the night to present their latest albums, No Filter and Road Songs, respectively. Special Guest Kevin Robinson then takes the stage with his ensemble, KREation.   FEATURING: James Brandon Lewis - tenor saxophone Android Trio Eric Klerks - bass Max Kutner - guitar Andy Niven […]

$15 – $20

Portrait Maker + Girl Swallows Nightingale: Chamber Music for Improvisers

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

Roger Kim’s Portrait Maker is a new kind of chamber music that combines elements of jazz, classical, and folk music in a highly personal and organic way. Writing for plucked and bowed string instruments, woodwinds, flute, voices, and sparse percussion and piano, the young guitarist makes his mark as a promising composer with a wonderful […]

$15 – $20

Daniel Riera Presents: A Tribute To Guinga

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

Multi-instrumentalist Daniel Riera presents the music of Brazilian master guitarist and composer Guinga, known for his elegant melodies and lush harmonies. His repertoire will be interpreted by a chamber ensemble of winds, strings, and percussion. Daniel has studied with Guinga for six years at California Brazil Camp and will bring his arrangements and musical collaborators […]

$15 – $20

Het Hat Club: Jazz Manouche Meets the Balkans

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

Het Hat Club returns to the Red Poppy to perform their own interpretations of jazz manouche classics, combining it with their international roots of Eastern European and Balkan music.   FEATURING: Valentin Desmarais - saxophone Antonio D Erchie Jr - guitar Isaac Misri - guitar Bito Janos - accordion   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Het Hat […]

$15 – $20

Kavita Shah & François Moutin Duo: Acoustic Bass & Vocal Duets

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

French​ ​bassist​ ​François​ ​Moutin​ ​and​ ​New​ ​York​ ​vocalist​ ​Kavita​ ​Shah​ ​embrace​ ​virtuosity,​ ​spontaneity,​ ​and lyricism​ ​through​ ​standards​ ​and​ ​original​ ​music​ ​adapted​ ​to​ ​acoustic bass​ ​and​ ​voice. Their first album, Interplay, features 11 tracks recorded at Sear Sound Studios in New York and Studio le Meudon in Paris, and is due for release in 2018 on […]

$15 – $20

Jack Tone-Riordan Trio: Jazz Standards & Improvised Music

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

Bay Area guitarist Jack Tone-Riordan presents music from his recently released trio recording, Deep Space. The band consists of homegrown, international talents Darrell Green on drums and David Ewell on bass. Tone-Riordan uses newly composed original music as well as favorites from the Great American Songbook as departure points for his compelling and explorative improvisations […]

$15 – $20