Live Jazz in the Balcony Lounge

Every Friday Night, 7 pm – 11 pm

June 28
Luna vista Quartet

Luna vista Quartet is a Latin jazz quartet featuring flute, congas, and a group of fantastic Bay area musicians that span from Cuba, Peru, Canada and Mexico. Mambos, cha-chas, boleros and Latin standards delight the listener with this group, filled with exciting repertoire and gorgeous timbre. All four stem from eclectic backgrounds and bring vast experience from a variety of musical genres, Gaea Schell’s straight-ahead jazz background included.

July 5
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.

July 12
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!

July 19
Reinhardt Swing Band

The Reinhardt Swing Band is more than entertainment, it’s an event! With four pieces – violin, two guitars, and the ubiquitous stand up bass, the band blends and follows the lead of the legendary Stephane Grapelli and Django Reinhardt from the thirties and forties. Join the fun and you will be tapping your toes to one of the Bay Areas’ most enjoyable musical experiences. “It don’t mean a thing if you don’t got that swing.”

July 26
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