Live Jazz in the Balcony Lounge

Every Friday Night, 7 pm – 11 pm

December 7
John Kalleen Group

The John Kalleen Group is a hot version of “Summertime,” a cool version of “Footsteps” and beautifully crafted originals! The JKG is a jazz quartet in the classic style, offering fresh compositions, echoing the admired hard bop and post-bop eras of the 50s and 60s, but infused with a modern, dynamic spark. And of course, they deliver swinging, spirited arrangements of the classics from those eras. An evening with the John Kalleen Group is a night of excellent musicianship, up-tempo energy and killer jazz with an incentive drive.

December 14
Orquesta Conquistador Quartet

Orquesta Conquistador entertains with lively classic Latin jazz, traditional Cuban music, Salsa, Mambo & Cha Cha Cha. Carlos Ramirez, manager of the band has studied Latin percussion in Cuba as well as with bay area legends. Orquesta Conquistador band members are Nerio DeGracia on piano, Dave Somers on bass, Michael Parykaza, trumpet and Carlos Ramirez, percussion.

December 21
ViBO Simfani

World music at its best, ViBO Simfani bridges cultures from around the globe by fusing elements of Latin jazz, folk, classical, Brazilian styles such as Bossa Nova and Choro. The end result is romantic, fun and mystical all at once. With the impeccable performance and arrangements of strings, woodwinds, guitar and percussion, ViBO Simfani reinterprets the traditional repertoire with an original sound.

December 28
The Moonglow Trio

The Moonglow Trio performs classic jazz from the ’30s through the ’60s, including repertoire from the Great American Songbook, the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, and classic blues, swing, soul and pop. The group features violinist and vocalist Richard Chon, former sideman with Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks and Bruce Forman’s Cowbop. Guitarist Mike Wollenberg and bassist Bing Nathan add a deep infusion of artistry, intelligence and experience to the mix.

For more information call 415-386-3330