The Cottontails Trio featuring Karina Denike

The Cottontails Trio featuring Karina Denike brings one of San Francisco’s most exciting musical groups to Stookey’s Blue Room — spanning Gatsby-era jazz of the 20s and 30s, classic 40s swing, and vintage 50s and 60s R&B with irresistible style and versatility. KQED’s California Report says Karina Denike “possesses a voice so rich and luxuriant she sounds like she was born to sing any song that comes her way,” while Owl Mag praises her “vocal prowess that recalls traditional jazz chops with modern style, relevance, and soul.” Pianist Michael MacIntosh — described by The Bay Bridged as capable of evoking “everyone from Jelly Roll Morton to Herbie Hancock” — brings dogged, virtuosic brilliance to every solo, joined by bassist Joe Kyle Jr. for an evening of timeless, joyful music.