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.

Take Turns Jazz Ensemble poster — Jazz Music of Eastern and Western, May 22 2026 at A2 Wine and Art

Upcoming Residencies

Winter / Spring
Apr 17
A2 Wine Bar
Tickets
Apr 24
Little Green a Plant Bar
Tickets
May 22
A2 Wine Bar
Tickets
Close-up of saxophone keys lit in amber

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
12
Annual Sessions
SF
Born & Bred