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, March 11th
Peter Horvath plays Herbie Hancock

Peter Horvath Bio Herbie Hancock bio


Thursday, April 8
Scott Amendola plays Ornette Coleman

Scott Amendola Bio Ornette Coleman bio


check out the past shows

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


Pictures