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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!
Happy Mother's Day! We have Brunch specials!
Come join us for Brunch or Dinner on Mother’s Day. It’s sure to be a beautiful Spring Day!
Make reservations here!
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.
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.
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
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.
Swingatto
Swingatto is a swing and gypsy jazz band currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was originally founded in February 2014 in London, UK. The project currently features Joe Yamamoto on violin, Antonio Feula on guitar, and Paul Collins on upright bass. The band's repertoire included original gypsy jazz songs as well as Django Reinhardt covers and many other great tunes from the 1920s and 1930s.
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.
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
David Newman
Newman plays guitar and occasionally sings. With a rotating cast of guitarists and accordion players, he performs tunes from the golden age of jazz, the 60s, country, and rock songs. Perfect ambiance for an night of dinner or drinks.
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.
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.
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
The Curiosities Jazz Band
The Curiosities Jazz Band is a tiny ensemble playing the standards of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Inspired by the small group swing of Johnny Hodges, Mary Lou Williams, and Benny Goodman, the band focuses on developing a classic repertoire for listening or dancing.
SF Restaurant Week Begins!
Come dine with us during SF Restaurant Week, put on by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association. It’s a really fun way to explore the various fun, delicious, and amazing restaurants and bars in SF. Find a new favorite! We hope you come visit us, Chef Jesus has developed a delicious menu. Bon Appetit!
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
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.
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!
The Curiosities Jazz Band
The Curiosities Jazz Band is a tiny ensemble playing the standards of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Inspired by the small group swing of Johnny Hodges, Mary Lou Williams, and Benny Goodman, the band focuses on developing a classic repertoire for listening or dancing.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Swingatto
Swingatto is a swing and gypsy jazz band currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was originally founded in February 2014 in London, UK. The project currently features Joe Yamamoto on violin, Antonio Feula on guitar, and Paul Collins on upright bass. The band's repertoire included original gypsy jazz songs as well as Django Reinhardt covers and many other great tunes from the 1920s and 1930s.
The New Moldy Figs
The New Moldy Figs explore a fresh perspective on classic mid-20th century jazz repertoire. Featuring Paul Robinson guitar, Ned Boynton guitar, and Michael Price bass.
Check them out here!
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.
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
Nathan Bickart
Berkeley-based pianist Nathan Bickart crafts visceral, warm, groove-based compositions and improvisations that blend the boundaries between jazz, folk, and soul. A stalwart of the Bay Area music scene, Nathan performs with a diverse array of artists ranging from soul singer Lilan Kane to the bluegrass/Americana band the T Sisters, as well as with his eponymous trio.
Valentine's Day at Curio
Need a warm, cozy spot to spend Valentine’s Day? Come spend it with us! Fun drink specials and a special menu created just for all you lovers will be on hand. Reserve here!
Fat Tuesday with Underpass Brass Band
Celebrate Fat Tuesday at Curio!
The Underpass Brass is a Bicycle Consortium of East Bay and West Bay Musicians spreading the big bright live sound of bass music to the greater Bay Area.They will be playing great NOLA tunes from 5:30 - 8:30, and we'll be serving up gumbo & hushpuppies, king cake, NOLA cocktail specials, and lots of beads!! Special prizes for everyone who finds a baby in their king cake!! Reserve a space here!
SUPER BOWL at CURIO!
Join us in Curio AND the Chapel for the Super Bowl- SF 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs! Fun food and drink specials all day!
Silver Bell Jazz Band
Silver Bell Jazz Band is a group of highly skilled musicians who specialize in authentic Ragtime, early jazz, and blues music. Led by renowned international Lindy Hop instructor Ryan Calloway, the band brings a unique blend of professionalism and passion to every performance. With a deep commitment to the art form, Silver Bell Jazz Band delivers a dynamic, engaging experience that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for music to dance to, or simply want to sit back and enjoy the sounds of Ragtime, early jazz, and blues, Silver Bell Jazz Band is the perfect choice. (website text- check them out 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.
The Curiosities Jazz Band
The Curiosities Jazz Band is a tiny ensemble playing the standards of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Inspired by the small group swing of Johnny Hodges, Mary Lou Williams, and Benny Goodman, the band focuses on developing a classic repertoire for listening or dancing.