Jazz at Pearl's (San Francisco, CA)
The Johnny Nocturne Band, a finely-honed, 9-piece jump blues and swing group led by wailing tenor sax man John Firmin, propels audiences into the swirling cauldron of some seriously ferocious swing. They've been charging that beat since the '80s, when they were front and center at the vanguard of the whirlwind vintage swing revival. Don't miss this special one-time reunion with Kim Nalley at Pearl's.
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Great show - lots of energy. And it was fun to hear all the old songs again!
The Johnny Cochran band was incredible! and Kim was fabulous--as always!! We all four loved it. This was the first time our friends went to Pearls' and they can't wait to go again. Our table was all ready for us. I just said our name and we were ushered to our table.
What a fabulous combo to see Kim Nalley and The Johnny Nocturne
Band. They go great together!
Candle-lit 1930s ambience, top jazz acts and lush cocktails make this legendary jazz club your perfect getaway for a romantic date, a night of world class jazz and a little trip back in time!
Enjoy the world's leading jazz, blues and Latin recording artists in a room intimate enough to be your lavish Hollywood classic movie living room. Cocktails elegantly appear at your table while you're eye
Few jump-swing bands have come close to measuring up to the standard of The Johnny Nocturne Band. The band's reputation was cemented with the release of highly acclaimed albums in the early 90s, Wailin' Daddy (1992) and Shake 'Em Up (1994). Their third album, Wild & Cool (1998), was on the jazz charts for over ten weeks and was awarded the prestigious Pres de Deutschen Schallparten Kritik award (the German Critics Award).
Wailin' & honkin' and harkening back to the 40s & 50s jump blues & swing era, the Johnny Nocturne band is equally adept at raw rock & roll, moody film noir-ish instrumentals and hopping bop. The Johnny Nocturne Band is comprised of some of the best musicians on the scene today and is acclaimed as one of the hottest live acts around. At all ends of the spectrum, the Johnny Nocturne Band is high-energy fun.
John Firmin was surrounded by jazz music from an early age while growing up the son of a tenor player in Anchorage, Alaska. Firmin was inspired by the R&B and jazz sounds of saxmen Ornette Cobb, Illinois Jacquet and Ben Webster.
In 1975 Firmin moved to San Franisco to join the legendary David Bromberg band. Eventually Firmin's desire to lead his own band, led him to create a band that skillfully spans the juncture between jazz and R&B: the Johnny Nocturne Band.
The Johnny Nocturne Band has received much critical and public acclaim while performing at festivals throughout Europe and North America.