It is with sad regret that I have indefinitely abandoned this project. I have found it too difficult to keep track of jam sessions as they open and close. Perhaps it is the current economic climate, but few if any jam sessions are constant enough to be usefully listed here. I deeply wish that San Francisco could support a steady and lively jam seen (especially in jazz, which is my focus) but it seems not to be the case at the moment. Thank you for those of you that have contributed and offered your encouragement. Maybe in the future if things stabilize, I can try it again. Until then, please consider these listings:

http://sfopenmike.eleonorengland.com/home.html#openmikesf

http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=jazz+jam&find_loc=San+Francisco%2C+CA



  • Campbell

    • The Grand Dell Saloon    Sunday, 7pm-10pm
      1040 Dell Avenue      -Map-
      Campbell, CA 95008
      (408)378-3970
      Blues
      Contact: Frank De Rose
      [rev. 06/10]


  • Concord

    • Vinnie's Bar and Grill    Sunday, 9pm-12am
      2045 Mt Diablo St       -Map-
      Concord, CA 94520
      (925)685-9515
      Acoustic jam.
      Contact Neil Hampton.
      [rev. 01/09]

    • Vinnie's Bar and Grill    Wednesday, 9pm-1am
      2045 Mt Diablo St       -Map-
      Concord, CA 94520
      (925)685-9515
      Blues/Rock.
      Contact: Ed.
      [rev. 01/09]


  • Hayward

    • The Bistro    First Sunday of the month, 4pm-8pm
      1001 B Street      -Map-
      Hayward, CA 94530
      (510)886-8525
      Jazz
      Realbook or bring tunes
      no cover
      [rev. 06/10]

    • The Bistro    Second Sunday of the month, 4pm-8pm
      1001 B Street      -Map-
      Hayward, CA 94530
      (510)886-8525
      Blues
      no cover
      Contact: Gary Lamb
      [rev. 06/10]

    • The Bistro    Forth Sunday of the month, 4pm-8pm
      1001 B Street      -Map-
      Hayward, CA 94530
      (510)886-8525
      Blues
      no cover
      Contact: Dave Walker
      [rev. 06/10]


  • Livermore

    • Babe's Place    Sunday, 1:30pm-4:30pm
      2562 Old 1st Street      -Map-
      Livermore, CA 94550
      (925)447-0901
      Blues jam.
      Amps and drums available.
      [rev. 06/10]


  • Martinez

    • Armando's    2nd and 4th Monday, 7pm-10pm
      707 Marina Vista Avenue       -Map-
      Martinez, CA 94553
      (925)228-6985
      Blues jam.
      Contact: Danny White
      [rev. 04/09]

    • Armando's    3rdMondays, 7pm-10pm
      707 Marina Vista Avenue       -Map-
      Martinez, CA 94553
      (925)228-6985
      Alternates between jazz and bluegrass.
      Sign up: 6:30
      [rev. 04/09]


  • Morgan Hill

    • D'Vine Jazz & Wine    Sunday, 1:30pm-4:30pm
      775 Cochrane Road       -Map-
      Morgan Hill, CA 95037
      (408)779-7755
      Jazz jam.
      [rev. 03/09]


  • Oakland

    • Oakland Public Conservatory, The    First Friday, 7pm-10pm
      1616 Franklin Street       -Map-
      Oakland, California 94612
      (510)836-4649
      Jazz jam. No Fake Books, have a tune or two ready.
      Fee: $5
      Host: Bill Crossman
      [rev. 06/10]

    • Tea Cakes    Sunday, 6pm-9:30pm
      4318 Martin Luther King Blvd       -Map-
      Oakland, California 94609
      (510)836-4649
      Blues Jam.
      Host: Billy Pilgrim
      [rev. 04/09]


  • Palo Alto

    • Fandango Pizza    Wednesday, 7pm-9pm
      3163 Middlefield Road       -Map-
      Palo Alto, California 94303
      (650)494-2928
      Bluegrass and Americana Jam (Traditional Bluegrass instruments strongly preferred, but other acoustic instruments tastefully played OK)
      [rev. 06/10]


  • Redwood City

    • Cafe Sportivo    Thursday, 7pm-10pm
      965 Brewster Ave      -Map-
      Redwood City, CA 94063
      (650)365-3500
      Bluegrass Jam.
      [rev. 06/10]

    • Murf's Broadway Cocktail Lounge    Sunday, 6pm-10pm
      700 Winslow Street       -Map-
      Redwood City, CA 94063
      (650)365-3353
      Blues Jam.
      Amps provided. No cover. Advanced level. Host: Bart Shea.
      [rev. 04/09]


  • San Francisco

    • Blondie's Bar & No Grill    Wednesday, 7:30pm
      540 Valencia Street       -Map-
      San Francisco, CA 94110
      (415)864-2419
      Blues/rock jam.
      Keyboard, amps, and drums available.
      Contact: Mike Fleming
      Note: Mike is a little picky about who sits in so that he can keep up the quality of the jam. He recommends that new players stop by the jam in The Ivy Room in Albany so he can see how you will fit in.
      [rev. 01/09]

    • Dogpatch Saloon, The    Sunday, 4pm-8pm
      2496 3rd Street       -Map-
      San Francisco, CA 94107
      (415)643-8592
      Jazz jam.
      Contact: Vince Lateano and/or Andrew Speight.
      [rev. 02/09]

    • Grant & Green Saloon, The    Monday, 10pm-1:30am
      1371 Grant Ave.       -Map-
      San Francisco, CA 94133
      (415)693-9565
      Jazz jam.
      [rev. 02/09]

    • Mocha 101 Cafe    Saturday, 3:30pm-5:30pm.
      1722 Taraval Street       -Map-
      San Francisco, CA 94116
      (415)702-9869
      Jazz jam, int-adv, real books.
      Guitarists, bring small amp.
      [rev. 05/09]

    • Rasselas Jazz Club    Monday, 8pm-???
      1534 Fillmore Street      -Map-
      San Francisco, CA 94115
      (415)346-8696
      [rev. 06/10]

    • Richmond Recreation Center, The    Sunday, 12:30pm-3pm
      251 18th Ave.       -Map-
      San Francisco, CA 94121
      (415)310-0904
      Jazz jam, Real Book
      Contact person: James
      [rev. 01/09]

    • Skip's Tavern    Sunday, 6:30pm-?
      453 Cortland Avenue      -Map-
      San Francisco, CA 94102
      (415)282-3456
      Blues jam.
      Contact person: Regi Harvey.
      [rev. 07/10]

    • Skip's Tavern    Tuesday, 8pm-?
      453 Cortland Avenue      -Map-
      San Francisco, CA 94102
      (415)282-3456
      Jazz jam.
      Contact person: Regi Harvey.
      [rev. 07/10]

    • Skip's Tavern    Thursday, 6pm-?
      453 Cortland Avenue      -Map-
      San Francisco, CA 94102
      (415)282-3456
      "All star" blues jam.
      [rev. 07/10]

    • Swig    Sunday, 9pm-1:30am
      561 Geary Street       -Map-
      San Francisco, CA 94102
      (415)931-7292
      Blues jam.
      Contact person: Ed Ivey.
      [rev. 01/09]

    • Velma's    Monday, 7pm
      2246 Jerrold Avenue       -Map-
      San Francisco, CA 94124
      (415) 824-7646
      Blues, jazz, and rock jam.
      House drums, keyboard and amps are provided.
      [rev. 01/09]


  • San Jose

    • Hedley Club, The (Hotel De Anza)    Wednesday, 7pm-10pm
      233 W Santa Clara Street       -Map-
      San Jose, CA 95113
      (408)286-1000
      Jazz jam. Real book and originals
      Yamaha baby grand piano, amps, mic, PA, etc.
      Contact: Hristo Vitchev
      [rev. 02/09]

    • JJ's Blues Club    Saturday, 3pm-3pm
      3439 Stevens Creek Blvd       -Map-
      San Jose, CA 95117
      (408)243-6441
      Blues jam.
      Contact: Little John Chrisley
      [rev. 03/09]


  • Santa Clara

    • Neto's Market & Grill    Tuesday, 6pm-9pm
      1313 Franklin Street      -Map-
      Santa Clara, CA 95050
      (408)296-0818
      Blues jam.
      Contact: Mark Fenichel
      [rev. 06/10]

    • Woodham Sports Lounge    Friday, 10pm-1:30am
      4475 Stevens Creek Blvd      -Map-
      Santa Clara, CA 95051
      (408)247-3144
      Blues jam.
      Contact: Ken Stallman
      [rev. 06/10]


  • Santa Cruz

    • Bocci's Cellar    Tuesday, 3pm-7pm (winter) 4pm-8pm (summer)
      140 Encinal Street       -Map-
      Santa Cruz, CA 95060
      (831) 427-1795
      Jazz jam.
      Host: The Jazz Society of Santa Cruz County [rev. 03/09]

    • Fins Cofee    Tuesday, 7:30pm
      1104 Ocean Street       -Map-
      Santa Cruz, CA 95060
      (831)423-6131
      Bluegrass jam.
      [rev. 03/09]

    • Fins Cofee    Wednesday, 7:30pm-10pm
      1104 Ocean Street       -Map-
      Santa Cruz, CA 95060
      (831)423-6131
      Jazz jam. Amps provided, no drums for the first set.
      [rev. 03/09]