Tickets $18.49-$28.49 Le Jazz Hot (Trio of the Hot Club of San Francisco) is an ensemble of accomplished and versatile musicians celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Hot Club de France. The ensemble borrows the all-string instrumentation of violin, bass and guitars from the original Hot Club, but breathes new life into the music with innovative arrangements of classic tunes and original compositions from the group’s superb lead guitarist Paul Mehling. Hearing the ensemble live, or on any of their eleven albums, carries the listener back to the 1930’s and to the small, smoky jazz clubs of Paris or the refined lounges of the famous Hotel Ritz. Often called gypsy jazz, the music of Le Jazz Hot has entranced audiences around the globe for over 30 years. Critics have hailed the group’s playing as “intricate, scorching and often brilliant…” Acoustic Guitar. From festivals in Mexico and France to concert halls across North America, Le Jazz Hot keeps this historic music fresh and alive. Band Lineup: Paul Mehling - Lead Guitar, Vocals Nelsen Hutchison - Rhythm Guitar Dexter Williams - Bass 

Tickets $18.49-$23.49 Zoo Notes: A Sonic Adventure in Funk and Jazz Founded in 2021 in the vibrant heart of San Francisco, Zoo Notes is a dynamic quartet that blends the infectious grooves of funk jazz with the intricate improvisations of modern jazz. With a sound inspired by the likes of Medeski Martin & Wood, The New Mastersounds, and John Scofield, the band has quickly carved out a unique niche in the local music scene. The ensemble features the extraordinary talents of Antonio Feula on guitar, whose soulful riffs and intricate melodies set the tone. On drums, Dan McGivern lays down the infectious rhythms that get audiences moving. Mirco Melone on bass provides a deep, resonant foundation, while Andrew Kuntz on keys adds layers of color and texture to their compositions. Zoo Notes is more than just a band; it's an experience. Their live performances are a captivating blend of spontaneity and structure, inviting listeners to embark on a musical journey that transcends genres. With each set, they create a vibrant atmosphere that resonates with the energy of their San Francisco roots. As they continue to evolve, Zoo Notes remains committed to pushing the boundaries of their sound while staying true to their funk and jazz influences. Whether performing at intimate venues or larger festivals, they invite everyone to join them on this exhilarating ride through sound. Band lineup: Antonio Feula - guitar Andrew Kunz - keys Mirco Melone - bass Dan McGivern - drums 

Tickets $18.49-$23.49 Connor Sablan is a Guam born pianist who moved to the Bay Area 10 years ago and brings a tropical island sound to his jazz piano playing. Connor attended the College Of San Mateo jazz program and fell in love with the music. He has frequented jam sessions around the bay and collaborated with a number of great musicians. His influences include John Coltrane, Weather Report, Bud-Powell and Sergio Mendez to name a few. Connor has also played reggae keys with some notable artists such as Fiji, Anuhea, Eli-Mac, Josh Heinrich’s and others. He has just released his first jazz album entitled “Hot Pot”, which blends jazz with samba and modern jazz-fusion. His recently formed band, Power Baby, fuses traditional jazz elements with bossa nova, samba, fusion and hip hop. Come see them play at Darla cafe January 31st to experience “Hot Pot!” Band lineup: Connor Sablan - Keyboard and Vocals Karissa Bamba - Vocals Josh Blas - Guitar Dave Dolengewicz - Saxophone John Harris - Bass Jake Kisner - Drums 

Tickets $23.49-$48.49 Prefixed Menu TBD in December 2024 Described a "young mallet master" by JazzTimes, Sasha Berliner is an award winning vibraphonist and composer based in both the NYC and Los Angeles areas. The Downbeat Critics Poll #1 Rising Star Vibraphonist and Jazz Journalists' Association runner up for Vibraphonist of the Year has notably shared the stage for recent projects with Christian McBride, Tyshawn Sorey, Marcus Gilmore, and Cecile Mclorin Salvant, and leads her own quintet for international touring. She is also a recent faculty member at University of California Irvine and a frequent lecturing guest of CalArts, both for jazz ensemble and composition courses. She recently released her award winning sophomore album “Onyx”(2022) through JMI Recordings, her “vigorous, unabashedly avant garde sophomore recording [...] finding the budding, San Francisco-born vibraphonist and composer in a fiery, dense and genre-bending posture.” Glide Magazine urges listeners to “add Berliner to the new vanguard of contemporary artists that are reshaping jazz with unconventional compositional approaches”. QUOTES “Berliner is already a very mature instrumentalist [...] maybe she’s the best vibraphone player to emerge in decades.” - Arnaldo DeSouteiro, Brazilian record producer (Verve, CTI, JSR, Milestone, Sony), music historian, and journalist. “Naturally percussive, with an ever-expanding grasp of harmony and counterpoint [...] vibraphonist Sasha Berliner is one of the most exciting voices in jazz today.” - Andrew Bradbury, Stetson Stories. “Berliner plays, composes and leads her band with maturity and artistic presence rarely attained. [...] Berliner is in the firmament of the here and now in modern jazz, and appears likely to occupy that upper stratosphere for some time to come.” - Paul Rauch, All About Jazz. Full Band lineup TBD: quartet or quintet. Sasha Berliner - Vibraphone