Contemporary Jazz Ensemble · Est. Bay Area
Take
Turns
Ensemble
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Take Turns is a contemporary Jazz Ensemble group focusing on Jazz Standard and Improvisation. One of the music artistic groups that blend the classic spirit of jazz improvisation with contemporary Eastern and Western soundscapes.
Upcoming Shows
Summer / Autumn
Oct 30
A2 Wine Bar
San Mateo, CA
Tickets
Oct 2
Quarter Note Bar & Grill
Silicon Valley Anime Music Madness with Take Turns, Star Tune (Guest performance)
Sunnyvale, CA
Silicon Valley Anime Music Madness with Take Turns, Star Tune (Guest performance)
Tickets
Sept 18
A2 Wine Bar
San Mateo, CA
Tickets
Sept 6
Millbrae Art & Wine Festival 2026
Millbrae, CA
Tickets
Where structure meets the spontaneous.
The name "Take Turns" isn't just about soloing. It's our philosophy of mutual respect and creative exchange. Founded in the Mission District, we bring together some of the Bay Area's finest session musicians to re-imagine contemporary jazz as a living, breathing dialogue.
10
Core Members
20
Annual Sessions
SF
Born & Bred
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