Guitarist Mason Razavi has been a mainstay on the SF Bay Area jazz scene for over a decade. His albums have often featured ambitious original music that has been warmly received, with albums peaking in the top 20 on the jazz radio charts. Razavi has been praised for his ". . . sensitivity, soulfulness, and swing" (All About Jazz), while his compositions offer “an introspective experience of deeper meaning” (Jazz Times). He’s an adjunct professor at West Valley College, and holds degrees from San Jose State University and the Berklee College of Music. Pianist Dahveed Behroozi’s expansive musical palette comes from a wide array of places that almost seem endless. His musical frame of reference ranges from Bach, Brahms, Schoenberg, Alban Berg, 20th century jazz luminaries, as well as the rock and ambient worlds. Jazz piano icon Fred Hersch describes Behroozi's playing as, "intense, immersive, emotionally fulfilling and musically deep." Currently, Dahveed serves on the music faculty at Gavilan College as well as San Jose State University. San Francisco bassist Matt Montgomery has worked with many accomplished musicians and toured throughout the United States and Europe. Matt has performed and/or recorded with Faye Carol, Calvin Keys, Larry Coryell, Mark Levine, Phil Ranelin, singer/songwriters Cass McCombs, Greg Ashley, Adam Stephens (of Two Gallants), Grammy-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli, and many more. 

Come on a musical trip to the Caribbean with Ryan Trujillo and his Latin Jazz trio! Featuring pianist Jeff Goodkind and drummer Ricardo Lomelí Gomez. They will be performing a variety of original and classic songs showcasing Afro Cuban and rhythms like the mambo, cha cha cha, danzón, rumba and more! Bassist Ryan Trujillo is one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most prominent working musicians and jazz educators. Holding a bachelor’s and master’s degree in jazz studies from San Jose State University from 2018 and 2022 respectively. Trujillo has worked extensively as both a sideman and a bandleader of his own projects. In performance Trujillo combines his rich musical knowledge and virtuosic musicianship with an uncompromising passion for groove, expression, and improvisation. Visit RyanTrujilloMusic.com for more information. 

Cosmo Alleycats have been a favorite of the San Francisco music scene since the band’s 2010 beginning, bringing to the stage a potent mix of swing and vintage dance music with a dynamic, soulful delivery. Led by vocalist Emily Day (“one of the major singers in her field” – Scott Yanow), Cosmo Alleycats draws from several decades of exhilarating American music, along with inspired originals, to deliver a fun and engaging performance. With fourteen years’ experience performing together, Cosmo Alleycats is a well-oiled machine. But however polished their performance may be, it’s the sense of playfulness in their improvisation that holds the door open for the unexpected. This dynamic is evident in their 2022 album, Old Sweet Songs, a collection of Tin Pan Alley and American Songbook favorites accompanied by their original compositions, inspired by bygone styles of songwriting. “Old Sweet Songs, a perfect introduction to Emily Day and the Cosmo Alleycats for those who have somehow missed their music, and a delight for their longtime fans, is a well-rounded set that will be enjoyed by both listeners and dancers” – Syncopated Times. www.cosmoalleycats.com 

Experiencing Carington Swing live is to be transported back to a 1930's Parisian café. Their fiery, yet romantic style pays homage to the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Carington Swing remains faithful to the original instrumentation by featuring violin, bass and guitars, but pushes the sonic boundaries of Gypsy Jazz by mixing in the sounds of Latin, Eastern European folk, and Classical music in their original compositions and soloing. Comprised of accomplished musicians from the Bay Area, the band is led by lead guitarist Christophe Carington. Christophe has lived in Paris, played Gypsy Jazz around the world, and has toured the US with the famous Hot Club of San Francisco. Christophe Carington - Lead Guitar David Boyden - Violin Andrew Lawrence - Bass Max Baker - Rhythm Guitar 

After their sold out debut in April, the Sun Messengers are back and lighting up the South Bay jazz scene! This seasoned quartet delivers a mix of vintage cool jazz, adventurous post-bop, and original arrangements showcasing their diverse musical backgrounds. Featuring trumpeter Armen Krakirian, pianist Daniel Filip, bassist Ryan Trujillo, and drummer John Macdonald, the Sun Messenger’s performances are a dazzling display of musicianship, creativity, and passion. 

Kiyoe is a San Francisco-based jazz vocalist, who started to sing jazz during college in Japan. In Japan she had the opportunity to meet and listen to fine jazz artists such as Carmen McRea, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Jim Hall, Joe Henderson etc while she was working as an interpreter for Jazz Magazines, and she fell deeply in love with jazz. She also was a regular customer at jazz cafes in Tokyo, staying for hours to listen to jazz where the master introduces thousands of jazz records. After she moved to California, she met VIVA BRASIL, a Brazilian MPB band led by Claudio Amarale, and fell in love with his music. Since then her interest in music switched to Brazilian music. She formally studied jazz at San Jose State University and started playing Brazilian music DUO with guitarist Az Samad. Her passion for Brazilian music did not stop, and she explored classes at the California Jazz Conservatory and California Brazil Camp where Brazilian master musicians and dancers come once a year and teach and perform. She has been fortunate to study with some of the greatest Brazilian artists such as Fabiana Cozza, Toninho Horta, Alessandro Penezzi, Chico Pinheiro, Spok, Joyce, Guinga and many more. She has performed at various festivals and venues throughout California, and performs in Japan from time to time. She has performed with some great jazz musicians, including the late Smith Dobson, Herb Ellis, the late Bob Florence, Marcos Silva, Carlos Oliveira, etc. She also has sung in premier vocal jazz ensemble groups, including Vocal Flight and Synchronicity, which was one of the 6 finalists in the national competition hosted by Berklee School of Music. Kiyoe is releasing her first Album under the direction of Fabiana in early 2024, and collaborated with her idol and master Claudio Amarale who has changed her music direction. Her journey continues, and she is excited to explore Brazilian music more! https://www.kiyoewakabayashi.com