Books & Records Bar - Paul Combs
Paul Combs holds a B.Mus. in composition from the Philadelphia Musical Academy and a M.M. in performance at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His eclectic career has included performing, composing for theater, film radio and television, and producing and announcing at radio stations in Philadelphia and Boston.
Books & Records Bar - Nightshade Navarro & The Cloudmakers
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BRUNCH - The Cloudmakers is a spirited jazz band dedicated to the vibrant tradition of New Orleans’ musical heritage. Led by Nightshade Navarro, the band weaves together a tapestry of sounds reminiscent of the iconic streets of the French Quarter.
Books & Records Bars - Jonesy Jones
For over 10 years, Jonesy Jones has been an entertainer who indulges in her craft to provide a phenomenal experience for the audience!
Books & Records Bar - Mercedes Moore
2024 San Diego Music Award Winner for Best Jazz Artist, Moore performs regularly with some of Southern California’s premier musicians. The list is endless–Taryn Donath, John Simons, Mark Campbell, Marc Ramos, Tracy Wiebeck, Kurt Kalker, Matt Taylor, Steve Wilcox, Scot Smart, Missy Andersen, Sharifah Muhammad, and Laura Chavez–to name but a few.
Books & Records Bar - Gypsy Sally
Based out of sunny San Diego, Gypsy Sally is a three piece bluesband that brings the old school feel to the new age from blues, to rock with the occasional Bossa, Latin and Jazz twist.
Books & Records Bar - The Garners
“The Garners” is a modern vintage duo/trio that embraces gypsy jazz, 1920’s and 30’s jazz, blues, and folk. They are writers of music as well, and you will find that the inspiration behind their originals comes from these classic eras/genres.
Books & Records Bar - Irving Flores
Irving Flores is a world-renowned pianist, composer, arranger, music producer, and fiery Latin-music giant who’s performed with some of biggest names in Jazz.
Books & Records Bar - Sue Palmer Duo
Known world wide as The Queen of Boogie Woogie, The Sultana of Swing, and The Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years.
Books & Records Bar - Justin & Melonie Grinnell
Justin & Melonie Grinnell are a San Diego Jazz Scene powerhouse Duo. They are jazzers in every sense of the word - combining both the art and entertainment aspects into one seamless aesthetic.
Books & Records Bar - Cobby Brzeski
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BRUNCH - Join nationally touring jazz artist, vocalist, and songwriter, Cobby Brzeski at Books & Records Bar - Bankers Hill’s newest jazz venue and craft cocktail bar!
Books & Records Bars - Danielle Angeloni
Danielle has been singing before she could talk and dancing before she could walk. She writes jazz/pop/soul music reminiscent of artists such as Norah Jones, Emily King, and Lianne la Havas. Coming from a musical family, she’s also heavily influenced by many different styles including jazz, Motown, psychedelic rock, and alternative genres.
Books & Records Bar - Carter Key
Carter Key is a trombonist, pianist, vocalist, educator, composer, and arranger.
Books & Records Bar - Mercedes Moore
2024 San Diego Music Award Winner for Best Jazz Artist, Moore performs regularly with some of Southern California’s premier musicians. The list is endless–Taryn Donath, John Simons, Mark Campbell, Marc Ramos, Tracy Wiebeck, Kurt Kalker, Matt Taylor, Steve Wilcox, Scot Smart, Missy Andersen, Sharifah Muhammad, and Laura Chavez–to name but a few.
Books & Records Bar - Nightshade Navarro & The Cloudmakers
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BRUNCH - The Cloudmakers is a spirited jazz band dedicated to the vibrant tradition of New Orleans’ musical heritage. Led by Nightshade Navarro, the band weaves together a tapestry of sounds reminiscent of the iconic streets of the French Quarter.
Books & Records Bar - Zo Shah
Zo is 34 years old and has been a performing guitarist for 12 years. He has been teaching people how to play and understand the guitar/piano for four years. Born in London, he was raised in North County, San Diego, where he currently resides.
Books & Records Bar - Gypsy Sally
Based out of sunny San Diego, Gypsy Sally is a three piece bluesband that brings the old school feel to the new age from blues, to rock with the occasional Bossa, Latin and Jazz twist.
Books & Records Bar - Mikan Zlatkovich
Born a musical prodigy in former Yugoslavia, Mikan started his professional jazz career as a teenager whose immense talent was quickly recognised by top musicians, the audiences and music critics alike.
Books & Records Bar - Sue Palmer Duo
Known world wide as The Queen of Boogie Woogie, The Sultana of Swing, and The Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years.
Books & records Bar - Megan Nguyen
Megan Nguyen is a Singer, Songwriter, Pianist, Music Director, and Educator from San Diego, CA. She also plays private events as a solo musician and with bands, and has played/sang in Worship groups that travel around the US. She is also a session musician for local artists on piano, vocals, and music direction.
Books & Records Bar - Cobby Brzeski & Her Vintage Trio
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BRUNCH - Join nationally touring jazz artist, vocalist, and songwriter, Cobby Brzeski at Books & Records Bar - Bankers Hill’s newest jazz venue and craft cocktail bar!
Books & Records Bar - The Garners
“The Garners” is a modern vintage duo/trio that embraces gypsy jazz, 1920’s and 30’s jazz, blues, and folk. They are writers of music as well, and you will find that the inspiration behind their originals comes from these classic eras/genres.
Books & Records Bar - Irving Flores
Irving Flores is an accomplished pianist, composer, arranger and music producer. He has performed with Bill Watrous, Charles McPherson, Abraham Laboriel, Poncho Sanchez, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Alex Acuna, Akira Jimbo, Rene Camacho, Cuba’s “El Negro” Hernandez, Gilbert Castellanos, Peter Sprague.
Books & Records Bar - Kaylee Daugherty
Kaylee Daugherty is an up-and-coming singer in the San Diego jazz scene. With roots in gospel and R&B, her musical interpretations come with soul and passion.
Books & Records Bar - Justin & Melonie Grinnell
Justin & Melonie Grinnell are a San Diego Jazz Scene powerhouse Duo. They are jazzers in every sense of the word - combining both the art and entertainment aspects into one seamless aesthetic.
Books & Records - Amanda Portela
Amanda started her musical career in San Francisco, she frequented many an open mic and one in particular at the 16th and Mission Bart Station. It was there that she was inspired to begin her path as a singer songwriter.
Books & Records Bar - Gerard Nolan & The Lucky G3
Gerard Nolan is a woodwind master hailing from Dublin, Ireland. Skilled on all the saxophones, clarinets, and flutes you can imagine, Gerard Nolan’s bright and joyful sense of music never fails to put a hop in one’s step!
Books & Records Bar - Mikan Zlatkovich Trio
Born a musical prodigy in former Yugoslavia, Mikan started his professional jazz career as a teenager whose immense talent was quickly recognised by top musicians, the audiences and music critics alike.
Books & Records Bar - The Garners
“The Garners” is a modern vintage duo/trio that embraces gypsy jazz, 1920’s and 30’s jazz, blues, and folk. They are writers of music as well, and you will find that the inspiration behind their originals comes from these classic eras/genres.
Books & Records Bar - Cobby Brzeski
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BRUNCH - Join nationally touring jazz artist, vocalist, and songwriter, Cobby Brzeski at Books & Records Bar - Bankers Hill’s newest jazz venue and craft cocktail bar!
Books & Records Bar - Kaylee Daugherty
Kaylee Daugherty is an up-and-coming singer in the San Diego jazz scene. With roots in gospel and R&B, her musical interpretations come with soul and passion.
Books & Records Bar - Gypsy Sally
Based out of sunny San Diego, Gypsy Sally is a three piece bluesband that brings the old school feel to the new age from blues, to rock with the occasional Bossa, Latin and Jazz twist.
Books & Records Bar - JP Balmat & The Preservationists
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BRUNCH - Jean-Paul is an accomplished educator, performer, composer and arranger. As a professional saxophonist, he performs regularly in San Diego. He is artistic director of the Euphoria Brass Band and his recordings and compositions have been nominated for San Diego Music Awards the past six years.
Books & Records Bar - Justin & Melonie Grinnell
Justin & Melonie Grinnell are a San Diego Jazz Scene powerhouse Duo. They are jazzers in every sense of the word - combining both the art and entertainment aspects into one seamless aesthetic.
Books & Records Bar: Doug Walker & Ian Harland
Versatile bassist Doug Walker pours his love of music into every performance. He has been on the San Diego scene since 2001, backing up many of the city’s renowned artists across the spectrum of musical genres.
Books & Records Bar - Kat Shoemaker
Kathy is a professional pianist and vocalist that has performed all over the US and in Europe - from solo piano work to jazz clubs to pit orchestras, and recording for radio and TV in Boston and LA. She has toured South America and was the keyboardist on 3 albums with Venezuelan artist Frank Quintero and Pablo Manevello.
Books & Records Bar - Sue Palmer Duo
Known world wide as The Queen of Boogie Woogie, The Sultana of Swing, and The Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years.
Books & Records Bar - Mercedes Moore
2024 San Diego Music Award Winner for Best Jazz Artist, Moore performs regularly with some of Southern California’s premier musicians. The list is endless–Taryn Donath, John Simons, Mark Campbell, Marc Ramos, Tracy Wiebeck, Kurt Kalker, Matt Taylor, Steve Wilcox, Scot Smart, Missy Andersen, Sharifah Muhammad, and Laura Chavez–to name but a few.
Books & Records Bar - Jenny & The Tramps
Stemming from Southern California, Jenny and the Tramps consists of hardworking musicians from the San Diego music scene. Starting out playing cover songs and entertaining fans for hours on end, they have now come together to write original material.
Books & Records Bar - Gerard Nolan & The Lucky G3
Gerard Nolan is a woodwind master hailing from Dublin, Ireland. Skilled on all the saxophones, clarinets, and flutes you can imagine, Gerard Nolan’s bright and joyful sense of music never fails to put a hop in one’s step!
Books & Records - Amanda Portela
Amanda started her musical career in San Francisco, she frequented many an open mic and one in particular at the 16th and Mission Bart Station. It was there that she was inspired to begin her path as a singer songwriter.
Books & Records Bar - Mara Kaye
"For too many years, young jazz singers all but ignored the blues, but the attention now being paid to the form by outstanding young artists such as Mara Kaye is proof that things are getting better.”
- The Wall Street Journal
Books & Records Bar - Anthony Smith
Anomaly! Songwriter! Keyboard genius! Born the mysterious son of two professional artists Anthony Smith knows no creative limits. He has mastered the craft of piano key solos and melodies. From jazz to crunk, Mr. Smith is the universal funk.
Books & Records Bar - Gerard Nolan & The Lucky G3
Gerard Nolan is a woodwind master hailing from Dublin, Ireland. Skilled on all the saxophones, clarinets, and flutes you can imagine, Gerard Nolan’s bright and joyful sense of music never fails to put a hop in one’s step!
Books & records Bar - Lori Bell
Brooklyn native Lori Bell is a flutist and composer of admirable depth and broad musical sympathies. A resident of San Diego, she has contributed to the development of higher standards of performance while earning acclaim from both peers and critics for her artistry on stage and in recordings.
Books & Records Bar - Kaylee Daugherty
Kaylee Daugherty is an up-and-coming singer in the San Diego jazz scene. With roots in gospel and R&B, her musical interpretations come with soul and passion.
Books & Records - Amanda Portela
Amanda started her musical career in San Francisco, she frequented many an open mic and one in particular at the 16th and Mission Bart Station. It was there that she was inspired to begin her path as a singer songwriter.
Books & Records Bar - Justin & Melonie Grinnell
Justin & Melonie Grinnell are a San Diego Jazz Scene powerhouse Duo. They are jazzers in every sense of the word - combining both the art and entertainment aspects into one seamless aesthetic.
Books & Records Bar - Sue Palmer Duo
Known world wide as The Queen of Boogie Woogie, The Sultana of Swing, and The Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years.
Books & Records Bar - Mercedes Moore
As a three-time San Diego Music Award nominee, Moore performs regularly with some of Southern California’s premier musicians. The list is endless–Taryn Donath, John Simons, Mark Campbell, Marc Ramos, Tracy Wiebeck, Kurt Kalker, Matt Taylor, Steve Wilcox, Scot Smart, Missy Andersen, Sharifah Muhammad, and Laura Chavez–to name but a few.
Books & Records Bar - Kaylee Daugherty
Kaylee Daugherty is an up-and-coming singer in the San Diego jazz scene. With roots in gospel and R&B, her musical interpretations come with soul and passion.
Books & Records Bar - The Garners
“The Garners” is a modern vintage duo/trio that embraces gypsy jazz, 1920’s and 30’s jazz, blues, and folk. They are writers of music as well, and you will find that the inspiration behind their originals comes from these classic eras/genres.
Books & Records Bar - Rob Thorsen
Rob is a devoted and seasoned instrumentalist, equally confident with standards and original compositions, whose bass sings with a warmth and creative spirit while maintaining an engaging interactive dialogue with the ensemble.
Books & Records Bar - Cobby Brzeski
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BRUNCH - Join nationally touring jazz artist, vocalist, and songwriter, Cobby Brzeski at Books & Records Bar - Bankers Hill’s newest jazz venue and craft cocktail bar!
Books & Records Bar - Gypsy Sally
Based out of sunny San Diego, Gypsy Sally is a three piece bluesband that brings the old school feel to the new age from blues, to rock with the occasional Bossa, Latin and Jazz twist.
Books & Records Bar - Taryn Donath
An accomplished musician who has been performing professionally for over 25 years, Taryn has an incredibly commanding performance style....each live performance is exciting and spontaneous.
Books & Records Bar - JP Balmat & The Preservationists
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BRUNCH - Jean-Paul is an accomplished educator, performer, composer and arranger. As a professional saxophonist, he performs regularly in San Diego. He is artistic director of the Euphoria Brass Band and his recordings and compositions have been nominated for San Diego Music Awards the past six years.
Books & Records Bar - Whitney Shay
With sparkly dresses, fiery tresses, and a talent rivaled only by her unstoppable hustle, Whitney Shay is one #busylittlesinger. The four-time San Diego Music Award winner (including 2019 Artist of the Year) and 2019 Blues Music Award nominee is scorching stages at home and internationally throughout Europe and South America….
Books & records Bar - Megan Nguyen
Megan Nguyen is a Singer, Songwriter, Pianist, Music Director, and Educator from San Diego, CA. She also plays private events as a solo musician and with bands, and has played/sang in Worship groups that travel around the US. She is also a session musician for local artists on piano, vocals, and music direction.
Books & Records Bar - Lorelei Garner & The Dew Drop Honey Pies
She’s a little bit country, he’s a little bit rock ‘n’ roll… well, sort of. Lorelei, vocals and ukulele, is a classically trained vocalist that has fallen in love with swing jazz and Americana. Jon, vocals and guitar, is a certified jazz nerd having fallen in love with Billie Holiday, Lester Young, and Charlie Christian at the age of 16. He also has a soft spot for roots music, especially Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee.
Books & Records Bar - Mercedes Moore
As a three-time San Diego Music Award nominee, Moore performs regularly with some of Southern California’s premier musicians. The list is endless–Taryn Donath, John Simons, Mark Campbell, Marc Ramos, Tracy Wiebeck, Kurt Kalker, Matt Taylor, Steve Wilcox, Scot Smart, Missy Andersen, Sharifah Muhammad, and Laura Chavez–to name but a few.
Books & Records Bar - Mikan Zlatkovich
Born a musical prodigy in former Yugoslavia, Mikan started his professional jazz career as a teenager whose immense talent was quickly recognised by top musicians, the audiences and music critics alike.
Books & Records Bar - Gerard Nolan & The Lucky G3
Gerard Nolan is a woodwind master hailing from Dublin, Ireland. Skilled on all the saxophones, clarinets, and flutes you can imagine, Gerard Nolan’s bright and joyful sense of music never fails to put a hop in one’s step!
Books & Records Bar - Justin & Melonie Grinnell
Justin & Melonie Grinnell are a San Diego Jazz Scene powerhouse Duo. They are jazzers in every sense of the word - combining both the art and entertainment aspects into one seamless aesthetic.
Books & Records Bar - Paul Combs
Paul Combs holds a B.Mus. in composition from the Philadelphia Musical Academy and a M.M. in performance at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His eclectic career has included performing, composing for theater, film radio and television, and producing and announcing at radio stations in Philadelphia and Boston.
Books & Records Bar - Nightshade Navarro & The Cloudmakers
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BRUNCH - The Cloudmakers is a spirited jazz band dedicated to the vibrant tradition of New Orleans’ musical heritage. Led by Nightshade Navarro, the band weaves together a tapestry of sounds reminiscent of the iconic streets of the French Quarter.
Books & Records Bar - The Garners Trio
“The Garners” is a modern vintage duo/trio that embraces gypsy jazz, 1920’s and 30’s jazz, blues, and folk. They are writers of music as well, and you will find that the inspiration behind their originals comes from these classic eras/genres.
Books & Records Bar - Kaylee Daugherty
Kaylee Daugherty is an up-and-coming singer in the San Diego jazz scene. With roots in gospel and R&B, her musical interpretations come with soul and passion.
Books & Records Bar - The Garners
“The Garners” is a modern vintage duo/trio that embraces gypsy jazz, 1920’s and 30’s jazz, blues, and folk. They are writers of music as well, and you will find that the inspiration behind their originals comes from these classic eras/genres.
Books & Records Bar - Sue Palmer Duo
Known world wide as The Queen of Boogie Woogie, The Sultana of Swing, and The Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years.
Books & Records Bar - Mara Kaye
"For too many years, young jazz singers all but ignored the blues, but the attention now being paid to the form by outstanding young artists such as Mara Kaye is proof that things are getting better.”
- The Wall Street Journal