FRI 8/21/26 Kutting Korners at Mr. Tipples, San Francisco

Kutting Korners is a Bay Area based sextet paying tribute to the legendary San Francisco jazz club Keystone Korner. This all star lineup plays compositions and arrangements of music from the many classic live albums that were recorded during Keystone Korner's lifespan. Kutting Korners was developed as a result of bandleaders Gus Hurteau and Max Ehrhardt's deep admiration for the music recorded at Keystone Korner and its legacy and impact on the Bay Area jazz scene.

Bay Area musicians Max Ehrhardt, Richard Howell, and Isaac Coyle come together with bi-coastal New York artists Gus Hurteau and Hannah Mayer, with Ben Esposito touring from NYC for this special night of music.

Max Ehrhardt Quintet

Max Ehrhardt Quintet performs Wednesday, July 15th 8PM at the Dawn Club, San Francisco. Join for an evening of live jazz music SF’s swanky vibes spot!

WED 6/24/26 7PM Kutting Korners: Tribute to The Legendary Keystone Korner San Francisco at Black Cat

Honoring the retired San Francisco venue, Kutting Korners pays tribute to the great live albums recorded at Keystone Korner. From 1970-83, this historic venue hosted amazing performers such as Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, Joe Henderson, The Timeless All-Stars, Red Garland, Sonny Stitt, and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. This all star bay area based ensemble is composed of both emerging musicians and veterans of the original Keystone Korner scene. Trumpeter Max Ehrhardt and vibraphonist Gus Hurteau lead the band with arrangements and compositions from numerous live albums recorded at Keystone Korner, this is one ensemble you will not want to miss!
Line Up: Max Ehrhardt, trumpet
Gus Hurteau, vibraphone
Richard Howell, saxophone
Hannah Mayer, piano
Alan Jones, bass
Miles Turk, drums

WED 6/24/26 Kutting Korners: Tribute to The Legendary Keystone Korner San Francisco at Black Cat

Honoring the retired San Francisco venue, Kutting Korners pays tribute to the great live albums recorded at Keystone Korner. From 1970-83, this historic venue hosted amazing performers such as Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, Joe Henderson, The Timeless All-Stars, Red Garland, Sonny Stitt, and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. This all star bay area based ensemble is composed of both emerging musicians and veterans of the original Keystone Korner scene. Trumpeter Max Ehrhardt and vibraphonist Gus Hurteau lead the band with arrangements and compositions from numerous live albums recorded at Keystone Korner, this is one ensemble you will not want to miss!
Line Up: Max Ehrhardt, trumpet
Gus Hurteau, vibraphone
Richard Howell, saxophone
Hannah Mayer, piano
Alan Jones, bass
Miles Turk, drums

WED 6/24/26 Kutting Korners: Tribute to The Legendary Keystone Korner San Francisco at Black Cat

Honoring the retired San Francisco venue, Kutting Korners pays tribute to the great live albums recorded at Keystone Korner. From 1970-83, this historic venue hosted amazing performers such as Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, Joe Henderson, The Timeless All-Stars, Red Garland, Sonny Stitt, and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. This all star bay area based ensemble is composed of both emerging musicians and veterans of the original Keystone Korner scene. Trumpeter Max Ehrhardt and vibraphonist Gus Hurteau lead the band with arrangements and compositions from numerous live albums recorded at Keystone Korner, this is one ensemble you will not want to miss!

Line Up:
Max Ehrhardt, trumpet
Gus Hurteau, vibraphone
Richard Howell, saxophone
Hannah Mayer, piano
Alan Jones, bass
Miles Turk, drums

'Tis the Holiday Season

This time of year it’s been seasonally busy, with private gigs, events, and closing the year at Marsh, and Madrone. Add fun times performing with Magilo. It’s been a good year; there have been uplifting performances amidst the dark concerning times. I continue to be moved by the phenomenon that music is a powerful instrument that continues to bring us together, and I have witnessed the human spirit be uplifted and strengthened by gathering in community. The experiences of sharing time together in music and in community is healing. Please keep coming out, support live music, gather in purpose with heart, focus on what is most important - love, and kindness - and we’re sure to transcend while embracing anew. Wishing all a beautiful 2026!