{"id":279757,"date":"2026-04-22T05:09:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T05:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/279757\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T05:09:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T05:09:20","slug":"this-50-member-music-collective-is-hosting-free-outdoor-jazz-shows-in-sf-and-oakland-and-one-is-located-in-a-secret-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/279757\/","title":{"rendered":"This 50-Member Music Collective Is Hosting Free Outdoor Jazz Shows In SF And Oakland \u2014 And One Is Located In A Secret Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\tApril 21, 2026<\/p>\n

In San Francisco, we\u2019re always on the lookout for new sounds and experiences to take in\u2014and honestly, in this economy, it\u2019s even better when it doesn\u2019t cost anything. Lucky for us, the city is packed with talent, and some of its best musicians are actually stepping out to play free shows this summer. That includes the incredible Jazz Mafia, who are hosting a series of free concerts. <\/p>\n

Jazz Mafia is a genre-blending collective that throws jazz, hip-hop, classical, and electronic music into the same space\u2014and somehow makes it all work seamlessly. With around 50 rotating members who break off into smaller ensembles, every performance has its own personality. They\u2019ve also worked with artists like Roy Ayers, which gives you a sense of the level they\u2019re operating at. And, for those wanting to go even deeper into the city\u2019s jazz scene, The Jazz Room<\/a> is also curating a lineup of additional jazz-focused nights throughout the season.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what Jazz Mafia are putting on for free this summer<\/p>\n

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Coming up first, we have the \u201cMechanics Monument Plaza \u2013 Weekly Free Concert Series,\u201d which is exactly what it sounds like. Every Wednesday from noon to 2pm throughout spring, summer, and fall, Jazz Mafia will be gathering at this central plaza and performing world-class jazz for the community. These concerts offer the perfect break from the office during lunchtime, or just a great spontaneous Wednesday afternoon activity. Honestly, what other city lets you sit outdoors and listen to some of the best jazz musicians it has to offer? <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccdMechanics Monument Plaza, San Francisco, CA, 94111
\ud83d\udcc5 Every Wednesday from noon to 2 pm<\/p>\n

Alternatively, for those in Oakland looking for a bit of city escapism, Jazz Mafia is hosting free concerts in a beautiful garden in one of the city\u2019s historic neighborhoods. \u201cGritty Soul Jazz\u201d by BBone (Jazz Mafia) takes place in the garden at Swan\u2019s Market on the third Thursday of every month between 5\u20137pm. At this gig, food and drinks are also available, with set specials running throughout the evening. Note that this series debuts on May 21st.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccdThe Cook and Her Farmer, 510 9th St, Swans Market, Oakland, CA 94607
\ud83d\udcc5 Recurring monthly on the 3rd Thursday, May 21, 2026 \u2013 October 15, 2026<\/p>\n

Catch more Jazz in San Francisco<\/p>\n

The Jazz Room<\/a>: This popular show has been earning great reviews for a while now. It\u2019s an exploration of jazz\u2019s roots, broken into different concerts that each focus on key periods of the genre and the influential artists who helped shape its sound.<\/p>\n

SF Symphony Orchestra Jazz Collaborations: As part of its 115th season, the San Francisco Symphony highlights jazz collaborations, including one-night-only performances from Samara Joy and Gregory Alan Isakov.<\/p>\n

Half Moon Wine and Jazz Festival<\/a>: Takes place Saturday, May 9, from 12\u20135 pm in a coastal town about 40 minutes from San Francisco, featuring multiple jazz groups performing and tickets that include unlimited tastings. <\/p>\n

Mr. Tipple\u2019s Recording Studio: A SF establishment dedicated to all things jazz, and new bands, with live music performed Wednesday through Saturday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 Staff Writer \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 April 21, 2026 In San Francisco, we\u2019re always on the lookout for new sounds…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":279758,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[143,145,144],"class_list":{"0":"post-279757","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-oakland","8":"tag-oakland","9":"tag-oakland-headlines","10":"tag-oakland-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279757","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=279757"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279757\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/279758"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=279757"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=279757"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=279757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}