Oakland, CA Jazz Violinists

Thank you for looking into having live music for your event. My name is Bruce Brill. I'm a singer/guitarist/writer and live in Oakland, California. I play music and teach guitar around the Bay Area including San Franc...

Patrick Liddell - Lounge Piano Light piano arrangements of jazz, rock, R&B, pop, and classical hits! Book of 2000+ tunes, up to 4 hours of background music for any occasion: reception, restaurant, party, or salon. I'll...

Hey there! I've been tickling the ivories in the world of jazz since I was just 8 years old, and I've jazzed it up in all sorts of settings. But what really makes my music pop is the infusion of lively Israeli tunes. Rec...

I am a pianist and Music Director currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have been actively involved as a pianist for over 20 years, completing undergraduate studies at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a minor in...

Guitarist /Singer David Landon has been the first call musician for the top booking agents and destination management companies in the Bay Area for over 15 years. David plays solo classical, jazz and pop guitar (both aco...

With over 35 years of experience as a performing solo guitarist, Didier Bouvet creates beautiful music for every occasion. His refined and captivating Classic Rock, Pop and classic R&B genres can be tailored to any event...

Veteran Bay Area musician Michael Smolens has the experience and artistry to make your event truly memorable. Whether alone at his piano or performing with one of his seven different ensembles, his music inspires. You ma...

I play solo jazz guitar. (Imagine a solo jazz piano player, but now it is on a guitar.) I play mostly jazz standards with some bossa nova and pop songs mixed in. This is excellent background music for your event. I a...

Elias Negash is an accomplished musician who has combined his native Ethiopian music with his Jazz education and influences from the world music segment. He played through the seventies and became one of the pioneering...

Now that I am retired from CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO after teaching Jazz Studies for 30 years, and a total of 45 years, I am continuing to embark upon my career of Performing, Recording, Writing and Traveling. DAVID...

Byrds of a Feather are the epitome of the JazzReggae experience. We are also experts at Soul, R &B, Blues and straight ahead Jazz. The band consists of Bass, Drums, Guitar and/or Keyboards led by Alto Saxophone male voca...

Medicine Ball Music represents one of the most exciting and eclectic ensembles performing in the Bay Area with all star entertainers from around the world assembled by founder and bandleader David Sturdevant. Known for...

The Turnaround plays jazz standards, ballads, bebop and bossa nova. We are a professional ensemble featuring piano, upright bass, jazz drums as well as tenor saxophone and/or vocals, and are available as a trio, quartet...

"Trio Paz embodies the essence of what is great about live music" Trio Paz is an infectious musical mix of Flamenco Rumba, Latin, and Brazilian, intricately and virtuosically crafted into the perfect blend of deliciou...

"emby" - all styles of music for all occasions. Smooth Jazz R&B Standards Contemporary Dance Pop - Singer, songwriter, arranger, keyboardist "emby" brings lots of fun to your party. One man, 4-piece and 8-pi...

Veteran Bay Area musician Michael Smolens has the experience and artistry to make your event truly memorable. Whether alone at his piano or performing with one of his seven different ensembles, his music inspires. You...

THE GUMBO BAND: A BRASS BAND FOR THE AGES THE OLDEST WEST COAST / AUTHENTIC NEW ORLEANS / MARDI GRAS / MARCHING BAND IN THE USA Before the nineteenth century many American Funerals included Brass bands. Availab...

Jean-Paul Buongiorno is one of the San Francisco Bay Area's most soulful and eclectic guitarists. His passion for music spans many genres including Flamenco, Brazilian, Latin, Blues, Funk, Jazz, Reggae and Classical,...

Musical Heart Strings is a professional string ensemble (or string ensemble with piano) founded by Kerry Borgen and Gretchen Egen, who have been performing together for over sixteen years. Possible ensemble configuration...

San Francisco Bay Area jazz band leader and vocalist Tiffany Austin appeared suddenly on the national scene in 2015 with the release of "Nothing But Soul", one of the decade's most widely hailed debut albums. The fact th...

Hella Fitzgerald: from Bebop to Hip Hop! We are a deluxe party band collective based in Northern & Southern California, specializing in vintage jazz and jive blues, classic soul, funk, R&B, 90's and contemporary songs. W...

Yvonne Cobbs touches many with her harmonious and soulful voice as she sings; causing feet to move, bodies to rock, eyes to tear up and hearts to smile. From the Star Spangled Banner to Gospel, Jazz, R&B, she will accom...

Slinky Thing has been playing the music of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen to enthusiastic and appreciative fans since 2009. We play at clubs, festivals and especially private events, and have our own p.a. and soundman. Our...

Are you ready to take your event to the next level? Look no further than the incredible, toe-tapping sounds of the Stratify! Based in the vibrant city of Fremont, CA, this contemporary jazz band is here to make your spec...

Thanks for your interest in hiring Sara & Swingtime! We can be anywhere from just Sara solo on piano and vocals up to a six-piece band. We specialize in the popular songs of the 20s and 30s - early jazz, blues and swing....