Jazz on the Plaz(a) with Jazz Mafia Retrospective: 25+ Years of Music

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• Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026  12pm - 2pm

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Jazz Mafia is a wrecking crew of musicians, composers, and producers whose music, media, and curated experiences elevate the community.

Mechanics Monument Plaza is proud to be home to a variety of Jazz Mafia combos every Wednesday from 12-2 PM, transforming this iconic downtown space into a vibrant lunchtime retreat. Grab your lunch, take a seat, and soak up the sounds of the Bay Area’s best jazz artists. It’s guaranteed to brighten your day!

Free Poesia Cafe Pastry on Third Wednesdays!

On every Third Wednesday of the month, enjoy a FREE treat (one/person, while supplies last) from Poesia Café (courtesy of the Downtown SF Partnership). Come for lunch and enjoy a yummy treat with some lively tunes!

Featured Artist: Jazz Mafia Retrospective

Led by Jazz Mafia co-founders Adam Theis and Eric Garland, this special concert celebrates more than 25 years of the collective’s futuristic jazz roots. The program revisits the music that. shaped Jazz Mafia’s identity in its earliest days, drawing from the first five years of the project’s evolution from 2000 to 2005.

Featuring material connected to early projects such as Realistic Orchestra, Shotgun Wedding Quintet, and other formative ensembles, the performance reconnects with the sounds that helped define the collective’s foundation. Expect adventurous compositions, layered grooves, and inventive improvisation, with surprise guests appearing from across the Jazz Mafia musical family.

This event is free and open to the public; no RSVP required. 

Jazz on the Plaz(a) is produced by the Downtown SF Partnership with support from Jazz Mafia.