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!


Next Show

Thursday, September 9
Michael Zilber plays Wayne Shorter

Michael Zilber Wayne Shorter

Upcoming Shows

check out the past shows

Marcus Shelby Hot 7 plays Louis Armstrong
June 10, 2010


Le Jazz Hot plays Django Reinhardt
May 13, 2010


Scott Amendola's The Good Life
plays Ornette Coleman
April 8, 2010


Peter Horvath plays Herbie Hancock
March 11, 2010


Mo'Fone plays the Meters
February 11, 2010


8 Legged Monster plays Sun Ra
January 14, 2010


Spaceheater's Blast Furnace
plays Rahsaan Roland Kirk
December 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


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