Sunday, February 2nd – 4:30 to 6:30 pm
The Michael Parsons Trio

Among the handful of astonishingly talented young piano players on the San Francisco jazz scene, Michael is often heard at Bird & Beckett on the first Friday of the month in bassist Don Prell’s group.  This afternoon, we have the distinct pleasure of presenting Michael fronting his own trio, showcasing original compositions as well as wailing on…

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Every Friday, 5:30 to 8:00pm:
jazz in the bookshop

We’ve been doing it for 11 straight years now– straight-ahead hard bop every Friday evening by seasoned pros and some of the most talented youngsters on the San Francisco scene, ever since sax player Chuck Peterson got the ball rolling back in October of 2002.  Last month, we finished out our 11th year of consecutive…

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Friday, October 18th, 5:30-8:00 pm
jazz in the bookshop
The Scott Foster Ensemble

Jazz in the bookshop… every Friday without fail.  San Francisco’s longest running neighborhood jazz party! Every third Friday, guitarist Scott Foster brings in a newly constituted ensemble for the occasion. Joining guitarist Scott Foster at Bird & Beckett this Friday, October 18th, are trumpet player Dave Scott, bassist Aaron Germain and drummer Surya Prashanka.  This quartet has several…

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Friday, August 16th, 5:30 to 8:00 pm
Scott Foster Brazilian Jazz

Jazz in the bookshop… every Friday without fail.  San Francisco’s longest running neighborhood jazz party. Joining guitarist Scott Foster at Bird & Beckett this Friday are vibes player Jim Zimmerman, bassist Ken Lenga and drummer Curt Moore, playing a repertoire steeped in the work of the Brazilian masters Jobim, Gilberto, Lins & more…

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