Classic and Original Folk Funk Rock. Band Members: Steve Chastain, Guitar; Chanda Cummings, Drums; Jon Sherred, Bass.

6/2/04    Wednesday    Jazz Mine    8 & 10 pm
 

This outstanding jazz ensemble plays a variety of styles including traditional, swing, hot jazz, ragtime, modern jazz, standards, French, and Latin. Some of the songs will be familiar to listeners while others are quite obscure, but in ether case, hearing them performed by this talented group of musicians is an experience that should not be missed. There is a certain chemistry that happens onstage whenever Jazz Mine performs. It is obvious that Alan, Joe, Ran and Dave have a deep love and respect for the music they play. They are able to reproduce the appropriate musical style for many genres of jazz while at the same time giving their own particular interpretation to each song. Band Members: Alan Spector, Acoustic Guitar & Vocalist; Joe Yamamoto, Violin & Mandolin; Dave Bell, Guitar; Ran Bush, Bass.

6/3/04    Thursday    Invitational Musician's Showcase #1  
                                      8 to 11 pm
 

The Invitational Musician Showcase Competition "The Vocalist Series" features some of the Bay Area's best up and coming male and female singers. Each singer gets to sing several songs to display his/her different styles of music. These are dynamic, entertaining, and powerful singers who have been given the chance to show off their talents in an excellent venue to a panel of well-known judges in the music industry. Backed by the ever talented Dee Spencer trio, it's a show like no other in San Francisco.

6/4/04    Friday

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 pm & 10 pm Anthony Saunders, Jr. Gospel vocalist.

Midnight to 2 am Late Night Jazz Session w/ Dayna Sean Stephens Dayna's grandfather playing the saxophone inspired him to do the same. He also performed with Herbie Hancock and Dave Grusin.

6/5/04    Saturday

10 am to 2 pm Wine Tasting Brunch w/ Mary Holland Mary E. Holland (vocalist and songwriter) and Blac'berry Soup Quartet brings to you unique music featuring original jazz and R&B songs coupled with true classics. You'll love the dynamic sound featuring John Baker on piano, Bob Coons on guitar, Shawn Swezey on drums and Mary E. Holland on vocals. (As a special note, Mary is presently a finalist in the channel 2 KTVU "Gimme The Mike" competition and can be seen on the following SF Bay Area channels: KTVU Channel 2 on June 5th at 7 pm; Channel 36 on July 2nd at 7pm.)

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 & 10 pm Julie Paris Bluesy jazz vocalist.

Midnight to 2 am Late Night Jazz Session w/ Dayna Sean Stephens Dayna's grandfather playing the saxophone inspired him to do the same. He also performed with Herbie Hancock and Dave Grusin.

5/6/04    Sunday

10 am to 2 pm Jazz Sunday Brunch w/ Sami Kaneda "Kaneda is a most unusual jazz vocalist from Japan, was discovered by Crusaders drummer Stix Hooper... Kaneda turns traditional Japanese folk songs into swinging jazz numbers" - Scott Robinson, Los Angeles Times.

5 to 7 pm Gospel Supper w/ Anthony Saunders, Jr. Gospel vocalist.

8 & 10 pm Hurricane Sam & The Hot Shots: Boogie, Blues 'n Jazz Hurricane Sam soaks up musical styles like a biscuit in gravy, converting them into his own brand of honky tonk blues, which he calls "Piano Madness." Critic Lee Hildebrand once described him as "a master of musical Americana," a fitting estimation, but Hurricane Sam Rudin also happens to be one of the most unique and accomplished pianists on the planet. His debut album on Blue Rock'it surveys much of the musical 20th century, while Sam's earthy, knocked-off vocals recall fellow piano men Leon Russell and Dr. John. -- Bay Area Music Magazine.

6/7/04    Monday    Boca Vocals Showcase & Open Mic
                                  with Jack Pollard    6:30 to 10:30 pm
 

Hosted by Jazz R&B vocalist talent agent: Jack Pollard. Featuring special guest showcase vocalists: Vicki Burns and Ace Washington. Open Mic vocalists welcome -- Come and sing and get a free demo.

6/8/04    Tuesday    Carl Garrett Quartet    7pm, 8:30pm & 10pm
 

Jazz Quartet.

6/9/04    Wednesday    Kate Pittard    8 & 10 pm
 

Kate Pittard sings and plays the alto sax, the baritone sax, and the flute. Her soulful, rhythmic live sound connects with audience members on deep and personal levels. Having drawn comparisons to Billie Holiday and Stan Getz, Kate brings an intuitive, contemporary approach to the classics, honoring the masters and yet experimenting, taking risks with new sounds and ideas, and forging a somewhat unconventional path. Her sophistication goes well beyond her years. "... virtuosity with both sax and voice" -– Rob Morse, SF Chronicle.

6/10/04    Thursday    Invitational Musician's Showcase #2  
                                        8 to 11 pm
 

The Invitational Musician Showcase Competition "The Vocalist Series" features some of the Bay Area's best up and coming male and female singers. Each singer gets to sing several songs to display his/her different styles of music. These are dynamic, entertaining, and powerful singers who have been given the chance to show off their talents in an excellent venue to a panel of well-known judges in the music industry. Backed by the ever talented Dee Spencer trio, it's a show like no other in San Francisco.

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 & 10 pm Sonata Pi San Francisco's best kept music secret is the amazing singing sensation, SONATA PI. They can sing Manhattan Transfer four part harmony even better then Manhattan Transfer, and everyone just dances a storm when they perform.

10 am to 2 pm Wine Tasting Brunch w/ Dayna Sean Stephens Dayna's grandfather playing the saxophone inspired him to do the same. He also performed with Herbie Hancock and Dave Grusin.

2 pm to 4 pm "Milk, Cookies & Jazz" w/ Dayna Sean Stephens Dayna's grandfather playing the saxophone inspired him to do the same. He also performed with Herbie Hancock and Dave Grusin.

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 & 10 pm Randy Darbonne Randy is a charismatic performer who combines the influence of Marvin Gaye, Prince and Michael Jackson into his own unique musical statement. Randy’s solo career as an R&B, Soul-songwriter/balladeer is destined to make a major impact on today’s music scene.

6/13/04    Sunday

10 am to 2 pm Jazz Sunday Brunch w/ Domino Theory

5 to 7 pm Gospel Supper w/ Gospel Hummingbirds The Gospel Hummingbirds are synonymous with tight harmony, creating outstanding inspirational music and soulful performances. Their style uniquely blends contemporary and traditional gospel quartet music with urban rhythm and blues. James Gibson, spokesperson for the group, coined their style as "Rhythm and Gospel". R&G for short. Audiences from all over the world have marveled at the way the Hummingbirds effortlessly bring them to an inspirational frenzy leaving them clamoring for more.

8 & 10 pm Dina Rao & Ben Marcato Dina Rao is a longtime favorite of the San Francisco music scene. From romantic ballads to sexy blues, her sizzling stage presence is sure to spice up your evening! Singer, songwriter, guitarist and bandleader Ben Marcato’s sound is steeped in cool Jazz, soulful Swing and rocking Rhythm & Blues... an energetic combination!

6/14/04    Monday    SFJAZZ Fundraiser
                 Dmitri Matheny (Flugelhornist) with special guest,
                 Amino Figarova (Pianist / Vocalist)   
                 8 & 10 pm
 

Amina Figarova International Band A Benefit for the SF Jazz Education & Outreach . "Figarova and Matheny are a winning combination." -- Public Radio International Under the leadership of composer-pianist Amina Figarova (Azerbaidjan, former Soviet Union) this all-star group tours the United States, Europe and Asia. Amina and Dmitri first performed together at Jazz Aspen Snowmass four years ago. Since then, the AMINA FIGAROVA QUINTET has received rave reviews at the New Orleans, Bahia, North Sea, Croatia, and Jakarta international jazz festivals, and for it's hot new CD on the Munich label, Jazz at the Pinehill: Live in Europe.  Net proceeds to benefit the youth education programs of SFJAZZ, the San Francisco Jazz Organization.

6/15/04    Tuesday    'N Touch   7, 8:30 & 10 pm
 

N'Touch is a Portland, Oregon USA based band. Their music is a creative recipe of r&b, latin, gospel and other urban styles, skillfully woven into an instrumental up-tempo jazz genre. The N'Touch repertoire has few limitations, leaving listeners satisfied after each performance. The band members are Generation-X musicians who feel the pulse of the listening community. Each band member embodies enough individual talent to stand-alone. But as a team they deliver a knockout performance, which the group is becoming known for. Band Members: Eldon Jones, Sax; David Hart, Keyboard and Keyboard Bass; David Allen, Lead & Rhythm Guitar; Anthony Jones, Drums; Terry Taylor, Percussions.

6/16/04    Wednesday    Keith Silverman and Aria Firewalker                                                6 to 11 pm
 

6/17/04    Thursday    Invitational Musician's Showcase #3 
                                        8 to 11 pm
 

The Invitational Musician Showcase Competition "The Vocalist Series" features some of the Bay Area's best up and coming male and female singers. Each singer gets to sing several songs to display his/her different styles of music. These are dynamic, entertaining, and powerful singers who have been given the chance to show off their talents in an excellent venue to a panel of well-known judges in the music industry. Backed by the ever talented Dee Spencer trio, it's a show like no other in San Francisco. The Invitational Musician's Showcase Finals is scheduled on July 1st, Thurday.

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 & 10 pm Safari Safari is one of the Bay Area's best-kept secrets. With sounds honed out of the S.F. Mission District and lead by timbalero Victor Nalasco, Safari fuses 1970s Latin rock with the flavors of New York City Salsa.

10 am to 2 pm Wine Tasting Brunch w/ Kate Pittard Kate Pittard sings and plays the alto sax, the baritone sax, and the flute. Her soulful, rhythmic live sound connects with audience members on deep and personal levels. Having drawn comparisons to Billie Holiday and Stan Getz, Kate brings an intuitive, contemporary approach to the classics, honoring the masters and yet experimenting, taking risks with new sounds and ideas, and forging a somewhat unconventional path. Her sophistication goes well beyond her years. "... virtuosity with both sax and voice" -– Rob Morse, SF Chronicle.

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 & 10 pm James Levi and Paul Jackson James Levi's (Drummer, Percussionist) innovative playing has earned him the recognition as one of the foremost drummers in the music industry. His talents have allowed him an international reputation as a musician with some of the world's leading artists. He has a wealth of performing and recording experience as well as an extensive knowledge of Jazz, R+B and Afro-Caribbean music. James has performed and recorded with such great artists as the following: Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Patti Labelle, The Whispers, Herbie Hancock, and Benny Maupin. Paul Jackson (Bassist, Vocalist, Composer & Arranger) is known as a "Musician's Musician". As a founding member of the Headhunters under Herbie Hancock, Paul has shaped a sound that launched a new direction in contemporary music. In 1998, the long-awaited re-union of the Headhunters was materialized with a release of "the Return of the Headhunters". Including guest musicians visiting from Japan, Tom Kanematsu and Naomasa Tsuzuki.

6/20/04    Sunday     Happy Father's Day Celebration

10 am to 2 pm Jazz Sunday Brunch w/ Pulse Mondiale Pulse Mondiale is a musical travelogue - a sonic voyage through a myriad of the world's rhythms and melodies. Featuring René Gely on guitar, David Russ on bass and Raul Ramirez on percussion, their musical style is all encompassing, embracing Latin Jazz, Caribbean, New Orleans Mambo, Reggae, Flamenco and African Hilife.

5 to 7 pm Gospel Supper w/ Eric Clairborne & Reign

8 & 10 pm Ayako Hosokawa

6/21/04    Monday    Dick Fregulia's Good Vibes Quartet   
                                     7pm, 8:30pm & 10pm
 

Dick Fregulia's Good Vibes Quartet represents an amalgamation of over 150 years of jazz-playing experience. Like the title of their first album, Still Alive, and on the Run, these mostly sexagenarians have been through the jazz mill and are still hanging on, grooving all the way. Their sound is rooted in the groups led by George Shearing and Cal Tjader, and it is bursting with "bebop and beyond" vitality. Dick Fregulia has performed as a jazz pianist in the San Francisco area for over 40 years, as a soloist, sideman, accompanist to jazz vocalists, and leader of his own jazz combos. The quartet joins him with vibist Dave Spears, drummer Fritz Kasten, and bassist Bob Steele. Along with performing their own repertoire, the group will open the microphone to guest singers wishing to perform at Club Jazz Nouveau.

6/22/04    Tuesday    Carl Garrett Quartet
                                      7pm, 8:30pm & 10pm
 

Jazz Quartet.

6/23/04    Wednesday    Randy Darbonne & Radio Soul
 

Special event sponsored by Fabulous Connections. Featuring live performance by Randy Darbonne & Radio Soul. Everyone is welcome to attend! Randy is a charismatic performer who combines the influence of Marvin Gaye, Prince and Michael Jackson into his own unique musical statement. Randy’s solo career as an R&B, Soul-songwriter/balladeer is destined to make a major impact on today’s music scene.

6/24/04    Thursday    Invitational Musician's Showcase #4
                                        8 to 11 pm
 

The Invitational Musician Showcase Competition "The Vocalist Series" features some of the Bay Area's best up and coming male and female singers. Each singer gets to sing several songs to display his/her different styles of music. These are dynamic, entertaining, and powerful singers who have been given the chance to show off their talents in an excellent venue to a panel of well-known judges in the music industry. Backed by the ever talented Dee Spencer trio, it's a show like no other in San Francisco. The Invitational Musician's Showcase Finals is scheduled on July 1st, Thurday.

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

8 & 10 pm Tito y Su Son Cuba Afro-Cuban Funky Salsa Band Extraordinaire. "Cuban Son music with Timba Rhythmic Dance vibrations..."

10 am to 2 pm Wine Tasting Brunch w/ Gail Dobson Gail Dobson Sextet covers the whole musical and emotional palette with songs from her new CD, Gail Dobson-Parallel Reflections, including the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Wayne Shorter, Smith Dobson, Harold Arlen, Nat Adderley, and others. Band Members:Gail (Vocals); Graham Connah (Piano); Eric Markowitz (Bass); Smith Dobson, Jr. (Drums); Ben Goldberg (Clarinet).

2 pm to 4 pm "Milk, Cookies & Jazz" w/ Shirley Muramoto Koto (Japanese harp), Vocals. Her ability to perform on the koto from traditional to contemporary to jazz gives her the distinction of being one of the few koto musicians to be able to perform in a variety of styles.

6 to 8 pm Dinner Set w/ Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

2 pm to 4 pm "Milk, Cookies & Jazz" w/ Carl Garrett Traditional saxophone jazz quartet.

8 & 10 pm Ricardo Scales "The black Liberace," Ricardo Scales' nickname, only tells part of the pianist's story. Like the real Liberace, he wears flashy attire on-stage when he launches into a set that showcases his incredible versatility. What the nickname doesn't tell you is that the pianist has a determination as tough as steel, and he needed every ounce of it to ever make it to the stage in the first place. Everything from his performance to his flash makes Scales' piano playing look fun and easy. And if you believed that, you'd be missing an inspiring story.

6/27/04    Sunday

10 am to 2 pm Jazz Sunday Brunch w/ Billy Higgins Legacy Band

5 to 7 pm Gospel Supper

8 & 10 pm Sandor y Su Mecanica

6/28/04    Monday    Pulse Mondiale
 

Pulse Mondiale is a musical travelogue - a sonic voyage through a myriad of the world's rhythms and melodies. Featuring René Gely on guitar, David Russ on bass and Raul Ramirez on percussion, their musical style is all encompassing, embracing Latin Jazz, Caribbean, New Orleans Mambo, Reggae, Flamenco and African Hilife.

6/29/04    Tuesday    Caroline Daly
                                      7pm & 9pm
 

An Evening of Finger-Snappin' Jazz and Heart-Warmin' Blues In a unique combination of musical talent, internationally acclaimed Australian vocalist, Caroline Daly, joins the legendary Jazz Masters of The Five Star Jazz Ensemble, with George Khouri on Piano, John Terry Hilliard on Bass, Bill Stewart on Saxophone, Mike Olmos on Trumpet, Dave Casini on Vibes and Sly Randolph on Drums. Caroline's sultry blend of Jazz, Blues, and Cabaret blends beautifully with the smooth and silky compositions of The Five Star Jazz Ensemble, which continues to delight and inspire West Coast Jazz enthusiasts. Impeccable musicians give Caroline a wave of sound to ride upon, and ride the wave she does. -- Lujira Cooper about Caroline Daly's performance at the Pumpkins Jazz Club in New York City. Club Jazz Nouveau offers an extraordinary dinner and jazz experience, where fabulous food and great jazz are presented in an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.

6/30/04    Wednesday    Billy Higgins Legacy Band   8 & 10 pm
 

Jazz.