Second Saturday Salon

Second Saturday Salon

Second Saturday Salon is a recurring event each 2nd Saturday of every month. Ok, sometimes we promote events on other Saturdays of the month…

It is a gathering of interesting friends, musicians, artists and their acquaintances. We host these events in a neighborhood off Piedmont Avenue near Grand Avenue. This is not a business. It is our way to support local artists and musicians; to cook food we love; and to foster community.

Space is limited so you must RSVP ahead of time to ensure an intimate concert setting. Please reserve your space early by going to www.brownpapertickets.com to purchase will call tickets up until 12 hours before the show. There will be directions to the concerts on that site in order to avoid spammers. Tickets include hor d’oevres and drinks for $2o to $35 (depending on the band).

Email any questions about the events email to secondsaturdaysalon@gmail.com

or call Robert at 415.994.3501

Upcoming Events

Frank Jackson & Kenny Washington!!!!!  February 11, 2012

A dynamic duo – The Grand Duke of Jazz with the Superman of Jazz!

Legendary Bay Area jazz pianist & vocalist Frank Jackson, is recognized as a brilliant jazz pianist, & vocalist.  Frank is the “real deal” – He has heard it all, sung it all and met them all. This jazz pioneer of the San Francisco Fillmore Jazz District has played with and for Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker, Dexter Gordon, ‘T-Bone’ Walker, and Jimmy Witherspoon. He has a vast repertoire’ and will wow us with his warm vocal style and expressive piano work.

The amazing Kenny Washington will be performing with Frank. Kenny has been dubbed the Superman of the Bay Area jazz scene, a vocalist with an exuberantly supple tenor that glides effortlessly into the stratosphere. Capable of astounding improvisational flights, he can also croon like a ’70s soul star (think Donny Hathaway or Al Green), with an emotional intensity that’s bracing.” – the San Francisco Chronicle

This will be a jaw-dropping experience – two superstars playing together in an intimate setting. Tickets may be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/218093  or by contacting Robert at 415.994.3501. Ticket price is $35 per person and includes music, beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. Food served is always local, organic, and vegetarian.

Michael Coleman & Jacob Zimmerman Quartet   Feb. 25, 2012

“Up & Coming Artists” Series Kick Off Event

This new series is designed to showcase performers that deserve more attention.

For our 1st event we feature Michael Coleman on piano  &  Jacob Zimmerman, a reed player.

Jacob grew up in Seattle and studied music at the New England Conservatory and  at Mills College. He has studied with many of the jazz greats and has performed with a myriad of amazing improvisors and composers. Michael is a graduate of Oberlin College and has spent the last 7 years making a name for himself in the Bay Area. He has played with all the great musicians in the area and has toured numerous times in the United States, Canada and Europe with his own groups and as a sideman. Michael & Jacob will be joined in the second set by two local jazz masters, Kim Cass and Hamir Atwal. The quartet will perform both standard repertoire and the music of piano legend Lennie Tristano as well as a few original pieces.

Tickets will be $15 (hors d’oeuvres included) and are available at  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/223081      BYOB or wine or beer available for purchase.

Macy Blackman &  the Mighty Fines    March 10,2012

It’s Mardi Gras! Get your dancing shoes on for this fun band!!!

Hearing Macy Blackman is like stepping into an uptown New Orleans club such as the Dew Drop Inn, circa 1955! The Mighty Fines’ music forges a synthesis between early New Orleans Jazz and the R&B of the early ’50′s. The versatile musicians also play swing and bebop.

Local wisdom is that “If this band doesn’t make you move your feet, it’s amazing you got here at all.

Tickets may be purchased at  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/218094 or by contacting Robert at 415.994.3501. Ticket price is $30 per person and includes music, beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. Food served is always local, organic, and vegetarian.

Nicolas Bearde –  April 14, 2012 

Lush and soulful vocals and great stage presence!

Maye Cavallaro – May 12, 2012

..a sultry contralto loaded with inflections reminiscent of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Mahalia Jackson-yet very much her own.

John Proulx – June 9, 2012 

LA-based jazz pianist, vocalist, and Grammy-winning composer