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Top photo: Greg Jacobs performing at Fillmore Jazz Festival, July 7, 2024, with Marcus Shelby Quintet. Photo by Mark Dawson MarkDawsonStudio.com
Greg Jacobs is a jazz pianist residing in Oakland, California. He has been performing about five times a week since 2013, and has performed at many of the premier Jazz venues in the Bay Area, including the SF JAZZ Miner Auditorium, Blue Note Napa, Club Deluxe, Mr Tipples Recording Studio, the Black Cat, The Backroom, Bird And Beckett, and The Impulse Room, as well as at Jazz festivals including the Healdsburg Jazz Festival, the Fillmore Jazz Festival, and the Half Moon Bay Jazz and Wine Festival. He also teaches private lessons, works in musical theater, and plays in the modern jazz quintet, Sueños.
Some of his main influences are Art Tatum, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Erroll Garner, McCoy Tyner, Wynton Kelly, and Sonny Clark. But he draws from a very wide range of musical idioms.
Some of his main influences are Art Tatum, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Erroll Garner, McCoy Tyner, Wynton Kelly, and Sonny Clark. But he draws from a very wide range of musical idioms.
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Upcoming Performances:
Thursday, May 16, 2024: Local Edition, Ollie Dudek Quartet feat. Ollie Dudek (bass) with Geechi Taylor (trumpet) and Jeff Minnieweather (drums), 9pm-midnight, 691 Market St., San Francisco
Saturday, May 18, Cafe Jolie, Solo Piano, 10:30am-1:00pm, 1500 Webster Street, Alameda
Sunday, May 19, 2024: Covenant Presbyterian Church of San Francisco, Greg Jacobs Quartet, 12pm - 1pm, featuring Phil Vieux, Marcus Shelby, and Jimmy Gallagher, 321 Taraval St, San Francisco
Friday, May 24, 2024: Geelou, Danny Brown Quartet, 8-11pm, 3251 Scott St., San Francisco
Saturday, May 25, Cafe Jolie, Solo Piano, 10:30am-1:00pm, 1500 Webster Street, Alameda
Sunday, May 26, 2024: Sky Cafe, Pepe Jacobo Trio with bassist Chris Amberger, drummer Pepe Jacobo, pianist Greg Jacobs, 12:00-2:45 p.m., 223 Grand Ave, South San Francisco
Friday, May 31, 2024: Half Moon Bay Wine and Jazz Festival, A supper-club style show featuring vocalist Kenny Washington with the Marcus Shelby Quintet & more, plus a 3-course dinner by Pasta Moon. Seatings at 5:30pm and 8:00PM, Pasta Moon, 845 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, Cost: 175 per person. Get tickets here: https://hmbwineandjazzfest.com/
Sunday, June 2, 2024: Sky Cafe, Pepe Jacobo Trio with bassist Chris Amberger, drummer Pepe Jacobo, pianist Greg Jacobs, 12:00-2:45 p.m., 223 Grand Ave, South San Francisco
Wednesday, June 5, 2024: Jazz Mobile at Salesforce Park, Mark Lee Quartet, 11:30 am - 1:30 p.m., Richard Benitez (trumpet), Ollie Dudek (double bass), Mark Lee (drum kit). 425 Mission St, San Francisco
Friday, June 7, 2024: Dawn Club, Fog City Swing, 8 p.m. to midnight., 10 Annie St, San Francisco
Sunday, June 9, 2024: Sky Cafe, Pepe Jacobo Trio with bassist Chris Amberger, drummer Pepe Jacobo, pianist Greg Jacobs, 12:00-2:45 p.m., 223 Grand Ave, South San Francisco
Thursday, June 13th, 2024: Dawn Club, Verve Quintet with Daniel Herrera (trumpet), Andrew Dixon (tenor saxophone), 8:00 p.m. - Midnight p.m., 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Friday, June 14, 2024: Dawn Club, Fog City Swing, 8 p.m. to midnight., 10 Annie St, San Francisco
Sunday, June 16, 2024: Sky Cafe, Pepe Jacobo Trio with bassist Chris Amberger, drummer Pepe Jacobo, pianist Greg Jacobs, 12:00-2:45 p.m., 223 Grand Ave, South San Francisco
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024: Jazz Mobile at Salesforce Park, Eli Maliwan ensemble, 11:30 am - 1:30 p.m.. 425 Mission St, San Francisco
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024: Belle Cora, Daniel Herrera Quartet, 6-9 p.m., 565 Green St, San Francisco
Thursday, June 20, 2024: Healdsburg Jazz Festival, Jazzmeia Horn with Marcus Shelby Orchestra, 6:30 p.m., Buy tickets at https://healdsburgjazz.org/festival-schedule/june-20/ , Venue is Bacchus Landing, 14210 Bacchus Landing Way, Healdsburg, CA
Friday, June 21, 2024: Dawn Club, Fog City Swing, 8 p.m. to midnight., 10 Annie St, San Francisco
Saturday, June 22nd, Cafe Jolie, Solo Piano, 10:30am-1:00pm, 1500 Webster Street, Alameda
Sunday, June 30th, 2024: Sky Cafe, Pepe Jacobo Trio with bassist Chris Amberger, drummer Pepe Jacobo, pianist Greg Jacobs, 12:00-2:45 p.m., 223 Grand Ave, South San Francisco
Monday, July 1st, 2024: Dawn Club, Daniel Herrera Quartet, 8 p.m. to midnight., 10 Annie St, San Francisco
Friday, July 5, 2024: Dawn Club, Fog City Swing, 8 p.m. to midnight., 10 Annie St, San Francisco
Sunday, July 7, 2024: Fillmore Jazz Festival, Eddy Stage, Marcus Shelby Ensemble, 4 - 6 pm. https://www.fillmorejazzfest.com/
Monday, July 8, 2024: The Vault Steakhouse, Solo piano, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., Plaza Level, 555 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104
Wednesday: July 10, 2024: Harlan Records, Ollie Dudek Trio feat. Ollie Dudek (bass), Danny Brown (saxophone), Greg Jacobs (piano), 18 Harlan Pl, San Francisco
Friday, July 12, 2024: Dawn Club, Fog City Swing, 8 p.m. to midnight., 10 Annie St, San Francisco
Sunday, July 14, 2024: Covenant Presbyterian Church of San Francisco, Greg Jacobs Quartet, noon - 1:00 p.m., 321 Taraval St, San Francisco
Monday, July 15, 2024: The Vault Steakhouse, Solo piano, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., Plaza Level, 555 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104
Wednesday, July 17th, 2024: Belle Cora, Daniel Herrera Quartet with Daniel Herrera (trumpet), Danny Brown (saxophone), Greg Jacobs (nord organ), and Brandon Etzler (drums) 6-9 p.m., 565 Green St, San Francisco
Saturday, July 20, 2024: California Theater, Marcus Shelby Orchestra, 6p.m. 351 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg, CA. TICKETS HERE "Join us for an evening of music and commemoration as we salute the Port Chicago Sailors. Renowned bassist, composer, and bandleader Marcus Shelby is joined by his orchestra to perform PORT CHICAGO, a musical suite inspired by the black sailors of Port Chicago Naval Magazine. The suite evokes the World War 2 era when swing, ballads, and blues music were the soundtrack of American life.
Don't miss this unforgettable evening as we reflect on 80 years of Port Chicago and the enduring legacy of the Port Chicago Sailors."
Sunday, July 21st, 2024: Sky Cafe, Pepe Jacobo Trio with bassist Chris Amberger, drummer Pepe Jacobo, pianist Greg Jacobs, 12:00-2:45 p.m., 223 Grand Ave, South San Francisco
Monday, July 22nd, 2024: The Vault Steakhouse, Solo piano, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., Plaza Level, 555 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104
Saturday July 27, 2024: Geelou, Danny Brown Quartet, 8-11pm, 3251 Scott St., San Francisco
Sunday, July 28, 2024: Stanford Jazz Summer Festival, Marcus Shelby Quintet, 8:00 p.m., https://stanfordjazz.org/more-info/marcus-shelby-quintet/stanfordjazz.org/more-info/marcus-shelby-quintet/ Dinkelspiel Auditorium
SJW Members: $54 | Child (17 and under) & Student (w/ valid student ID card) $12
Non-members: $62 | Child (17 and under) & Student (w/ valid student ID card) $20
Personnel
Marcus Shelby, bass
Phil Vieux, alto sax, flute
Mike Olmos, trumpet
Greg Jacobs, piano
Sylvia Cuenca, drums
Monday, July 29th, 2024: The Vault Steakhouse, Solo piano, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., Plaza Level, 555 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104
Upcoming Performances:
Thursday, May 16, 2024: Local Edition, Ollie Dudek Quartet feat. Ollie Dudek (bass) with Geechi Taylor (trumpet) and Jeff Minnieweather (drums), 9pm-midnight, 691 Market St., San Francisco
Saturday, May 18, Cafe Jolie, Solo Piano, 10:30am-1:00pm, 1500 Webster Street, Alameda
Sunday, May 19, 2024: Covenant Presbyterian Church of San Francisco, Greg Jacobs Quartet, 12pm - 1pm, featuring Phil Vieux, Marcus Shelby, and Jimmy Gallagher, 321 Taraval St, San Francisco
Friday, May 24, 2024: Geelou, Danny Brown Quartet, 8-11pm, 3251 Scott St., San Francisco
Saturday, May 25, Cafe Jolie, Solo Piano, 10:30am-1:00pm, 1500 Webster Street, Alameda
Sunday, May 26, 2024: Sky Cafe, Pepe Jacobo Trio with bassist Chris Amberger, drummer Pepe Jacobo, pianist Greg Jacobs, 12:00-2:45 p.m., 223 Grand Ave, South San Francisco
Friday, May 31, 2024: Half Moon Bay Wine and Jazz Festival, A supper-club style show featuring vocalist Kenny Washington with the Marcus Shelby Quintet & more, plus a 3-course dinner by Pasta Moon. Seatings at 5:30pm and 8:00PM, Pasta Moon, 845 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, Cost: 175 per person. Get tickets here: https://hmbwineandjazzfest.com/
Sunday, June 2, 2024: Sky Cafe, Pepe Jacobo Trio with bassist Chris Amberger, drummer Pepe Jacobo, pianist Greg Jacobs, 12:00-2:45 p.m., 223 Grand Ave, South San Francisco
Wednesday, June 5, 2024: Jazz Mobile at Salesforce Park, Mark Lee Quartet, 11:30 am - 1:30 p.m., Richard Benitez (trumpet), Ollie Dudek (double bass), Mark Lee (drum kit). 425 Mission St, San Francisco
Friday, June 7, 2024: Dawn Club, Fog City Swing, 8 p.m. to midnight., 10 Annie St, San Francisco
Sunday, June 9, 2024: Sky Cafe, Pepe Jacobo Trio with bassist Chris Amberger, drummer Pepe Jacobo, pianist Greg Jacobs, 12:00-2:45 p.m., 223 Grand Ave, South San Francisco
Thursday, June 13th, 2024: Dawn Club, Verve Quintet with Daniel Herrera (trumpet), Andrew Dixon (tenor saxophone), 8:00 p.m. - Midnight p.m., 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Friday, June 14, 2024: Dawn Club, Fog City Swing, 8 p.m. to midnight., 10 Annie St, San Francisco
Sunday, June 16, 2024: Sky Cafe, Pepe Jacobo Trio with bassist Chris Amberger, drummer Pepe Jacobo, pianist Greg Jacobs, 12:00-2:45 p.m., 223 Grand Ave, South San Francisco
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024: Jazz Mobile at Salesforce Park, Eli Maliwan ensemble, 11:30 am - 1:30 p.m.. 425 Mission St, San Francisco
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024: Belle Cora, Daniel Herrera Quartet, 6-9 p.m., 565 Green St, San Francisco
Thursday, June 20, 2024: Healdsburg Jazz Festival, Jazzmeia Horn with Marcus Shelby Orchestra, 6:30 p.m., Buy tickets at https://healdsburgjazz.org/festival-schedule/june-20/ , Venue is Bacchus Landing, 14210 Bacchus Landing Way, Healdsburg, CA
Friday, June 21, 2024: Dawn Club, Fog City Swing, 8 p.m. to midnight., 10 Annie St, San Francisco
Saturday, June 22nd, Cafe Jolie, Solo Piano, 10:30am-1:00pm, 1500 Webster Street, Alameda
Sunday, June 30th, 2024: Sky Cafe, Pepe Jacobo Trio with bassist Chris Amberger, drummer Pepe Jacobo, pianist Greg Jacobs, 12:00-2:45 p.m., 223 Grand Ave, South San Francisco
Monday, July 1st, 2024: Dawn Club, Daniel Herrera Quartet, 8 p.m. to midnight., 10 Annie St, San Francisco
Friday, July 5, 2024: Dawn Club, Fog City Swing, 8 p.m. to midnight., 10 Annie St, San Francisco
Sunday, July 7, 2024: Fillmore Jazz Festival, Eddy Stage, Marcus Shelby Ensemble, 4 - 6 pm. https://www.fillmorejazzfest.com/
Monday, July 8, 2024: The Vault Steakhouse, Solo piano, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., Plaza Level, 555 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104
Wednesday: July 10, 2024: Harlan Records, Ollie Dudek Trio feat. Ollie Dudek (bass), Danny Brown (saxophone), Greg Jacobs (piano), 18 Harlan Pl, San Francisco
Friday, July 12, 2024: Dawn Club, Fog City Swing, 8 p.m. to midnight., 10 Annie St, San Francisco
Sunday, July 14, 2024: Covenant Presbyterian Church of San Francisco, Greg Jacobs Quartet, noon - 1:00 p.m., 321 Taraval St, San Francisco
Monday, July 15, 2024: The Vault Steakhouse, Solo piano, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., Plaza Level, 555 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104
Wednesday, July 17th, 2024: Belle Cora, Daniel Herrera Quartet with Daniel Herrera (trumpet), Danny Brown (saxophone), Greg Jacobs (nord organ), and Brandon Etzler (drums) 6-9 p.m., 565 Green St, San Francisco
Saturday, July 20, 2024: California Theater, Marcus Shelby Orchestra, 6p.m. 351 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg, CA. TICKETS HERE "Join us for an evening of music and commemoration as we salute the Port Chicago Sailors. Renowned bassist, composer, and bandleader Marcus Shelby is joined by his orchestra to perform PORT CHICAGO, a musical suite inspired by the black sailors of Port Chicago Naval Magazine. The suite evokes the World War 2 era when swing, ballads, and blues music were the soundtrack of American life.
Don't miss this unforgettable evening as we reflect on 80 years of Port Chicago and the enduring legacy of the Port Chicago Sailors."
Sunday, July 21st, 2024: Sky Cafe, Pepe Jacobo Trio with bassist Chris Amberger, drummer Pepe Jacobo, pianist Greg Jacobs, 12:00-2:45 p.m., 223 Grand Ave, South San Francisco
Monday, July 22nd, 2024: The Vault Steakhouse, Solo piano, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., Plaza Level, 555 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104
Saturday July 27, 2024: Geelou, Danny Brown Quartet, 8-11pm, 3251 Scott St., San Francisco
Sunday, July 28, 2024: Stanford Jazz Summer Festival, Marcus Shelby Quintet, 8:00 p.m., https://stanfordjazz.org/more-info/marcus-shelby-quintet/stanfordjazz.org/more-info/marcus-shelby-quintet/ Dinkelspiel Auditorium
SJW Members: $54 | Child (17 and under) & Student (w/ valid student ID card) $12
Non-members: $62 | Child (17 and under) & Student (w/ valid student ID card) $20
Personnel
Marcus Shelby, bass
Phil Vieux, alto sax, flute
Mike Olmos, trumpet
Greg Jacobs, piano
Sylvia Cuenca, drums
Monday, July 29th, 2024: The Vault Steakhouse, Solo piano, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., Plaza Level, 555 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104
From left to right, Greg Jacobs, Chris Amberger, Lyle Link, Rodney Ruckus
From left to right: Greg Jacobs, Lyle Link, Ollie Dudek, Azure Mccall, Leon Joyce Jr.
