October 18
Mark Sowlakis

San Francisco clarinetist and saxophonist Mark Sowlakis holds a masters degree in Clarinet Performance from the Mannes College of Music in New York City. He has three self produced recordings to his credit; the latest, Sinfonetta, was recorded in New York City. Mark is an active freelance musician in the Bay Area and maintains a busy private teaching practice in the Los Altos/Mountain View area. He often plays with San Francisco notables Kurt Ribak and Michael Hatfield.

October 25
Hard Bop Collective

Hard Bop Collective was formed in 2011 to make energetic, swinging music with a strong sense of tradition accessible and fun for the modern audience. Featuring Daniel Casares, Jordan Samuels, Tomoko Funaki and Austin Lee Harris!

November 1
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.

November 8
Kurt Ribak

Berkeley bassist and native Kurt Ribak (pronounced ree-bok) has been studying and gracing the Bay Area with his soulful, eclectic and original jazz for years. Paul Chambers, Ray Brown and Charles Mingus have been strong influences over the years along with Latin R&B and reggae. Experience the original works of Kurt Ribak!

November 15
Something Big

Something Big celebrates the music of the Rat Pack, the Brat Pack, Brit Pop and the transcendent songcraft of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. It’s a delightful musical cocktail and one made a bit spicy with a dash of cool jazz and James Bond. Eva Jay Fortune – vocals, guitar, and percussion; Kevin Bertness – keyboards; Steve Fowler – standup bass; and Nicky Garratt – Guitar.

For more information call 415-386-3330