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Osmosis Duo
Ben Stolorow is one of the most in demand jazz pianists in the area and has performed at Yoshi’s, The Jazzschool, and the Kuumbwa Jazz Center, at the Healdsburg and SF Jazz Festivals, at Oakland’s Art and Soul Festival, and has also toured and performed throughout Japan.With the variety of touch and range of expression that one can hear in his music, he displays the wide scope of his influences, from Bach and Bill Evans to Thelonious Monk and McCoy Tyner.
Ollie is an omnipresent force on the Bay Area Music scene. He is a San Francisco Native that brings his unique experience of growing up in the Bay Area to reflect in the music that he plays. His interesting bass lines and rhythmic pulse drives the music forward towards new and exciting heights while telling a story that takes the listener's ear on a special journey. With a wide range of influences from Swing to Bebop to Cuban/Brazilian music Ollie combines elements of these styles into a musical gumbo of exploration and improvisation.
Ben Slater Trio
The Ben Slater Trio performs original music and arrangements of jazz and classical standards with real rhythmic energy. You'll hear a melody from Duke Ellington or Debussy emerging from a funky rhythm from Cuba or Brazil, and you'll want to start tapping your feet.
Aaron Hammerman
Aaron Hammerman specializes in floor-stomping barrelhouse, old-time blues and roots piano. Known primarily for his work with the bay area-based Deep Basement Shakers, Aaron channels the spirit of exciting but oft-overlooked early 20th century regional blues styles. Expect boogies, stomps, rags, rumbas, breakdowns, shakedowns and more.
Trio Cotier
Trio Côtier explores the art of the jazz piano trio with an eye toward expressive collaboration, incorporating intertwined melody, harmony and rhythm.
They specialize in jazz standards for a 'cocktail vibe’ where people can enjoy a great drink and a good hangout with the music enhancing the experience, rather than taking it over…
The result is a sound that’s inspiring, expansive and a little dangerous… Much like our California coast.
Check them out on Instagram: @TrioCotier
Hobbs & Co
Join us for an evening with Jeff Hobbs, Tom Edler, and Ben Slater as they delve into a world of jazz and Grateful Dead-inspired tunes. Edler's bass grooves are a perfect match with Slater’s classically trained, jazz-minded, and rock souled piano - all supported by a surprising auditory narrative played by multi-instrumentalist, Hobbs. A night with Jeff Hobbs & Co is always an uplifting musical experience!
Brunch with DJ Kat Jabba
SF-based DJ Kat Jabba brings a certain prowess and purr to the Bay Area music scene. Bringing kinetic energy to the dance floor with a versatile, open-format style is Kat’s forte. A DJ for an ever-evolving world, keeping it rooted with an eclectic array of music. Welcome to Klub Kat!
William Cenote
William Cenoté is a multi-instrumentalist and producer who is known for his creation of a LED synesthesia piano called the Luminescent Grand. He will be doing a live looping performance of down temp jazz beats with guests. To see his work follow him on Instagram: William Cenoté
Brunch with Johnny Towers
Hang out with us for Brunch with a set by DJ Johnny Towers. Link here!
Javi Jimenez & Ross Howe
Born in Madrid Spain, Javi Jiménez has been playing and studying guitar for over 25 years. In 2007, after graduating from the Conservatory of Jazz Music in Barcelona, Spain, Javi performed all over Europe. During this time, he discovers the music of Django Reinhardt, falls in love with it, and starts studying it. In 2010 Javi arrived in California and has been performing & working as a studio musician and teaching music. He composes, arranges and performs in his own band Barrio Manouche – A Blend of flamenco, gypsy jazz and latin rhythms. The band recently played at the Monterey Jazz Festival and Stern Grove Festival.
Ross Howe grew up in the Bay Area and was heavily influenced by the vibrant local music scene. In his early 20’s he discovered the music of Django Reinhardt and fell in love with it. Ross started playing Piano at the age of 8 and then turned to cello at 11. By the time he turned 12 has started playing guitar and has been in love with it ever since. His style of playing incorporates elements of classical tradition with the vocabulary of contemporary jazz, and gypsy jazz Manouche music, while always maintaining respect of the jazz guitar traditions and it’s forefathers, particularly the immortal Django Reinhardt. When not composing, playing or teaching guitar, Ross spends as much time as possible surfing and racing sailboats. Ross tries to breathe a bit of fresh air into the art of improvised music through contemporary aesthetics that he hopes his audience will find refreshing.
Sake One
Sake One is a native of San Francisco with over 30 years experience as a club, radio and live performance DJ. He produced and been resident at some of the Bay Area's most legendary parties, including Pacific Standard Time, Oakland Reggae, Hiero Day, Rock the Bells Tour, Schools Not Jails Tour, Feelgood, and many more.
Sake One is considered both "a DJ's DJ" and a crowd pleaser -- a rare double threat in a modern music era where nightlife is too often split between mainstream and underground.
Sake One has performed with: Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Wu Tang Clan, Kehlani, Erykah Badu, Solange, Q-Tip, Danny Krivit, Diplo, and many many more.
Citizens Jazz
CITIZENS JAZZ is an Oakland based band rooted in the traditions of jazz, soul, funk, Latin, with an added level of experimentation. Led by upright & electric bassist Caroline Chung joined by Berkeley based guitarist Khalil Foal-Anthony. Together they Jazz it up while you sit back in our patio, looking effortlessly cool sippin' on one of out specialty brunch cocktails!
Byrds of a Feather
The epitome of JazzReggae in the Bay! David Byrd was originally loved in Chicago and has been bringing his JazzReggae flavor to the Bay Area since 2012.
Byrds of a Feather will put a smile on your face; a glide in your stride, and will move your dancing feet! David Byrd has carved out this unique sound by building a meaningful bridge between jazz and reggae. Unique and authentic music that inspires and uplifts.
NYE with BAYSIK, GUAPI, & ColdSF
What a great vibe to bring us into the New Year. Purchase tickets here, come one come all and celebrate with us!
NYE 2024 at Curio
We have a special prix fixe menu (available both Mon 12/30 and Tue 12/31) to celebrate the New Year with you! Our regular menu will be available as well. Grab a ticket to see the incredible Dengue Fever, inspired heavily by Cambodian psychedelic rock and pop of the 60’s and make your reservation to receive expedited show entry!
Byrds of a Feather
The epitome of JazzReggae in the Bay! David Byrd was originally loved in Chicago and has been bringing his JazzReggae flavor to the Bay Area since 2012.
Byrds of a Feather will put a smile on your face; a glide in your stride, and will move your dancing feet! David Byrd has carved out this unique sound by building a meaningful bridge between jazz and reggae. Unique and authentic music that inspires and uplifts.
Osmosis Duo
Ben Stolorow is one of the most in demand jazz pianists in the area and has performed at Yoshi’s, The Jazzschool, and the Kuumbwa Jazz Center, at the Healdsburg and SF Jazz Festivals, at Oakland’s Art and Soul Festival, and has also toured and performed throughout Japan.With the variety of touch and range of expression that one can hear in his music, he displays the wide scope of his influences, from Bach and Bill Evans to Thelonious Monk and McCoy Tyner.
Ollie is an omnipresent force on the Bay Area Music scene. He is a San Francisco Native that brings his unique experience of growing up in the Bay Area to reflect in the music that he plays. His interesting bass lines and rhythmic pulse drives the music forward towards new and exciting heights while telling a story that takes the listener's ear on a special journey. With a wide range of influences from Swing to Bebop to Cuban/Brazilian music Ollie combines elements of these styles into a musical gumbo of exploration and improvisation.
Trio Cotier
Trio Côtier explores the art of the jazz piano trio with an eye toward expressive collaboration, incorporating intertwined melody, harmony and rhythm.
They specialize in jazz standards for a 'cocktail vibe’ where people can enjoy a great drink and a good hangout with the music enhancing the experience, rather than taking it over…
The result is a sound that’s inspiring, expansive and a little dangerous… Much like our California coast.
Check them out on Instagram: @TrioCotier
Brunch with Sake One
Sake One is a native of San Francisco with over 30 years experience as a club, radio and live performance DJ. He produced and been resident at some of the Bay Area's most legendary parties, including Pacific Standard Time, Oakland Reggae, Hiero Day, Rock the Bells Tour, Schools Not Jails Tour, Feelgood, and many more.
Sake One is considered both "a DJ's DJ" and a crowd pleaser -- a rare double threat in a modern music era where nightlife is too often split between mainstream and underground.
Sake One has performed with: Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Wu Tang Clan, Kehlani, Erykah Badu, Solange, Q-Tip, Danny Krivit, Diplo, and many many more.
Michael Cavaseno
Michael Cavaseno is a guitarist who has been working in San Francisco for 25 years in many diverse musical acts. He started out in blues clubs and then got into hip hop, acid jazz, and hard rock bands in the 90’s. He began playing with prominent funk and Latin bands in the 2000’s. Nowadays he draws on all of those influences as well as jazz, Brazilian Tropicalia, and experimental music to play solo guitar and small combo gigs around the city.
Javi Jimenez & Ross Howe
Born in Madrid Spain, Javi Jiménez has been playing and studying guitar for over 25 years. In 2007, after graduating from the Conservatory of Jazz Music in Barcelona, Spain, Javi performed all over Europe. During this time, he discovers the music of Django Reinhardt, falls in love with it, and starts studying it. In 2010 Javi arrived in California and has been performing & working as a studio musician and teaching music. He composes, arranges and performs in his own band Barrio Manouche – A Blend of flamenco, gypsy jazz and latin rhythms. The band recently played at the Monterey Jazz Festival and Stern Grove Festival.
Ross Howe grew up in the Bay Area and was heavily influenced by the vibrant local music scene. In his early 20’s he discovered the music of Django Reinhardt and fell in love with it. Ross started playing Piano at the age of 8 and then turned to cello at 11. By the time he turned 12 has started playing guitar and has been in love with it ever since. His style of playing incorporates elements of classical tradition with the vocabulary of contemporary jazz, and gypsy jazz Manouche music, while always maintaining respect of the jazz guitar traditions and it’s forefathers, particularly the immortal Django Reinhardt. When not composing, playing or teaching guitar, Ross spends as much time as possible surfing and racing sailboats. Ross tries to breathe a bit of fresh air into the art of improvised music through contemporary aesthetics that he hopes his audience will find refreshing.
Zornitsa Marinova & Nicco Tyson
Zornitsa Marinova and Nicco Tyson play music that is filled with joy, life and love.
Zori has studied Classical music in her youth but found her life's inspiration in Afro-Cuban and Brazilian drumming as an adult. She brings decades of study and performance experience to the stage.
Nicco began his musical journey inspired by punk rock as a teenager, but soon fell in love with the Blues. He started cutting his teeth and blues jams on the Oregon coast where he grew up. This thread of inspiration led him to West African music, where he spent a year studying with master traditional musicians in Mali. He has also studied Classical guitar and Afro-Brazilian traditions in Rio de Janeiro. Although he now teaches guitar and harmonica, he considers himself always a student of music and still studies with master West African musicians here in the Bay Area, such as Karamo Susso. Nicco also teaches Guitar, Harmonica and Ukulele in the Bay Area.
Citizens Jazz
CITIZENS JAZZ is an Oakland based band rooted in the traditions of jazz, soul, funk, Latin, with an added level of experimentation. Led by upright & electric bassist Caroline Chung joined by Berkeley based guitarist Khalil Foal-Anthony. Together they Jazz it up while you sit back in our patio, looking effortlessly cool sippin' on one of out specialty brunch cocktails!
Brunch with Sake One
Sake One is a native of San Francisco with over 30 years experience as a club, radio and live performance DJ. He produced and been resident at some of the Bay Area's most legendary parties, including Pacific Standard Time, Oakland Reggae, Hiero Day, Rock the Bells Tour, Schools Not Jails Tour, Feelgood, and many more.
Sake One is considered both "a DJ's DJ" and a crowd pleaser -- a rare double threat in a modern music era where nightlife is too often split between mainstream and underground.
Sake One has performed with: Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Wu Tang Clan, Kehlani, Erykah Badu, Solange, Q-Tip, Danny Krivit, Diplo, and many many more.