a nonprofit presenter of jazz artistic and education programs


A new series of tributes to jazz greats —
Every 2nd Thursday of the month at Amnesia!


853 Valencia Street (between 19th and 20th) $5 cover, 21+ amnesiathebar.com


About Hotplate

SFJAZZ Hotplate features some of the Bay Area's best artists celebrating the music of their favorite jazz legend each month. The Guardian’s “Best Local DJ,” Vinnie Esparza, also spins classic jazz cuts throughout the night. Plus, you can enter to win tickets to upcoming SFJAZZ concerts, as well as valuable SFJAZZ merchandise, including hoodies, t-shirts and CDs. All this for just a $5 cover – come dig what’s cookin’ on the Hotplate!


Upcoming Show

Thursday, February 11th
Mo'Fone plays The Meters



Mo'Fone Bio The Meters bio


Thursday, March 11th
Peter Horvath plays Herbie Hancock

check out the past shows

Spaceheater's Blast Furnace
plays Rahsaan Roland Kirk
November 12, 2009


Joe Bagale plays Ray Charles
November 12, 2009


Wil Blades plays Jimmy Smith
October 8, 2009


Terrence Brewer plays Wes Montgomery
September 10, 2009


Pictures