Was looking for a local Jazz Lounge to take my boyfriend for his 30th. I didn't want to go…read moresomewhere crowded or rowdy since he prefers a more relaxed and serene atmosphere. I found out this lounge does late night jazz which worked perfectly for our evening plans and is near where we live. I noted that they just sold beer and wine when booking the ticket so I wasn't expecting a full bar. Tickets were available online and you had the option to select your seats. We arrived for the show and were immediately greeted by Leonard, one of the staff and musicians. He showed us our seats, pointed out the musicians, let us know they'd be starting shortly, and brought us menus with beer, wine, and a few canned cocktail options. The space was small and intimate. The musicians introduced themselves and spoke directly to the crowd before and during their show. It was awesome to feel really immersed in the experience. They did a fantastic job riffing off of each other and giving space to one another for an engaging and entertaining performance. We were really happy to find this gem and hope they can keep putting on these shows.

You have to pre order your food before you get there online. It's ok the best because it's ordered…read morefrom another place. You can also bring your own wine but they will charge you a corking fee.

Great drinks and food ! Amazing venue I was really impressed by the atmosphere and band.read more

Food: 4/5 (drink) Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 Parking: NA/5 Family friendly: NA/5 Stroller friendly: NA/5 ADA accessible: 0/5 Never thought of a jazz club in downtown TJ but the experience was awesome.  Doors open at 730pm and I suggest making a reservation for a table for it to be easier.  However, there are seats at the bar but it's first come first serve. Door cover is $150 MXN pesos and it's worth it.  The fun starts about 9pm when they trio starts to play and from then on it's just 90 min of jazz high energy jazz music.  One caveat though, it does get a bit loud.   The ambiance is intimate, the drinks are excellent and there is a food menu with hamburgers, Pizza, and salads.  I ordered two Mezcal based drinks (Mingus Rey and Naked and Famous both $190 Mxn each) which were stupendous with a perfect amount of sweet, bitter, and smokey Mezcal. The bartender takes lots of pride in making cocktails and it shows.  If you're a jazz lover or just want a night out on the town that is a bit more laid back than the usual "club" then this place is for you.

I came here specifically to support my husband's friend, who was playing piano with his band: he's…read morebasically blind but has been playing for 30 years, and watching him perform was such a treat. The live music was definitely the highlight: fun, nostalgic, and clearly loved by the crowd. The vibe leans toward the older generation, but honestly it was really endearing seeing everyone enjoy themselves. Food and drinks weren't the stars of the night, but they did the job. Service was surprisingly attentive, even though we were seated in the darkest corner of the place. Overall, a solid experience and a great spot if you're here for the live music!

What a fun date night of dinner and dancing we had at Humphrey's Backstage Live…read more We caught the 5:00 PM early show it was only a $5 per person cover charge. A classic rock cover band The Locals were playing. We walked in just after 5:00 and the place was pretty full, but we lucked out and scored a tall four-top just off of the dance floor. Our table had great, unobstructed views to the stage. Laura was our server. Man! This lovely young woman was on point! It was crowded, she had a lot of tables, but Laura was on it! We were never left wanting for another beverage. Our food orders were taken quickly. Our food was delivered without delay and piping hot. When it was time to go, our check was brought to us immediately upon request. Outstanding service from Laura. The food was excellent. We shared the Shrimp Cocktail with house made cocktail sauce and the Korean Beef Spring Rolls (kimchi | garlic chile ponzu) appetizers. The shrimp were huge! The largest shrimp we'd ever seen in a shrimp cocktail. The cocktail sauce was awesome. The spring rolls were fantastic! The garlic chile ponzu dipping sauce was devine! AND there was plenty of it. Kimchi provided an great palate cleanser. Prices were not bad at all either considering the venue. Two beers, two seltzers and the food were $63 and change. A relative bargain! An overall great night for Becky's birthday.

David was amazing for our birthday party! He came early to set up and was so kind, helpful and…read moreaccommodating. Of course the music was amazing, he set the mood with his beautiful music and mood! The vibe was set thanks so much to David! He kept the party going and played a great variety of music at the perfect timing! I highly recommend him for all your events and festivities. I can't wait to have another party and have him play!

David de Alva was profesional and great from the moment we hired him. He invited us to go watch him…read moreplay before we signed anything. He always responded quickly and worked with our wedding budget. He read the party/vibe he knew when to play classical and when to put on the cabayo dorado. He was awesome and open to recommendations from all our guest! David is so talented!! Thank you again David!!

Sacha is one undiscovered talent in San Diego. We are so lucky to be able to hear this amazing…read morevoice that can sing everything and entertain for hours. Amazing concert last night at Il Sogno Italiano. We will definitely be back. Thank you Sacha for sharing your beautiful voice with us.

Event was great! Surprised to see San Dieagan's get out of their shorts and flipflops and into…read morereal swanky clothes. Entertainment was great and place was top notch. The biggest disconnect was that there were not enough servers, but I'm sure this will be corrected next time.

Great venue for listening to wonderful local musical talent. The sound system is amazing! The…read morehosts work hard to put the musicians and audience together in an environment that is so intimate and satisfying. If you are a music lover in San Diego, you need to be at the next concert.

Paul was easy to work with and the end product was great. Hard to beat for the value.read more

I went to Paul when I wanted to record a 3 song EP of covers. He was great to work with as he took…read moremy vision and brought it to life. He recorded my vocals, came up with all the arrangements, played live guitar, and mixed and mastered it. I really loved the tone of his guitar playing. It was a very rewarding and fun experience and am very happy with the result. I also thought his rates were very reasonable. I would definitely go to him again with another project.

This festival happens each year in the Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego. Every year it's…read moreawesome and this year was no exception. KIFM really knows how to throw a great festival and for a really reasonable price ($29.00). The awesome lineup this year included Gerald Albright, Peter White, Mindy Abair, Brian Culbertson, Kim Waters and the Sax Pack and many other artists. Seems like over 20-25 venues participated with stages as well. The festival spilled over to many other concerts the following day. I stumbled across Fattburger @ Humphrey's the next day! I know I'm starting to sound like an marketer for these guys but I just wanted to put this out there for those who love smooth jazz in San Diego. It's alive and kickin'. Don't sleep on this on next year.

I can't believe what has happen with theis organization. I mean this station introduced me to the…read moreworld of jazz. I have followed you all for the past six years for events, concerts, and CD signing of some of my favorite artist, jazzy j, Jaheim Joyner, Brain Culbertson...... Jazz by the beach one of my fav every year. what happen? please bring Smooth Jazz back :(

Thoroughly enjoyed the massive steak nachos appetizer! Wow!…read more The bartender was Ruben and he sure knows how to make a customer feel special. He made us martinis and chatted with us about the wonderful owners of the hotel. It's a lovely little bar off the main lobby area with upscale and attractive seating.

Dan and I played there last night and we had a great time. We love the ambience and seeing the…read moredifferent people who come in. I love the Emerald Lounge and highly recommend especially if you like live music