Clint Baker with Ray Skjelbred at the Woodchopper's Ball
Schedule
Tue Sep 16 2025 at 09:00 pm to 11:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Verdi Club | San Francisco, CA
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CLINT BAKER WITH RAY SKJELBRED:Clint Baker is a versatile jazz musician, bandleader, and educator from the San Francisco Bay Area, acclaimed for his mastery of trumpet, trombone, clarinet, bass, drums, and tuba. Deeply rooted in the New Orleans and Chicago jazz traditions, he has performed with leading ensembles, led his own groups, and inspired new generations through his teaching and mentorship.
Ray Skjelbred is a renowned jazz pianist known for his swinging, lyrical style rooted in the traditions of Jelly Roll Morton, Earl Hines, and Joe Sullivan. A fixture of the West Coast jazz scene for decades, he has led acclaimed bands, recorded widely, and earned recognition as a master interpreter of classic jazz piano.
Clint Baker and Ray Skjelbred are excited to combine forces for this special show at the Woodchopper's Ball!
Website (Clint Baker): http://www.clintbakerjazz.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/26OGsnpvOuo?si=6S_Lx_ay4XHVKPzj&t=68
WOODCHOPPER'S BALL:
The Woodchopper's Ball, San Francisco's swing hot spot, is a weekly Tuesday night swing dance event held at the historic Verdi Club in San Francisco's Mission district. Named after the classic 1939 swing tune by the Woody Herman Orchestra (and their biggest hit!), it features monthly classes, a full bar (21+ only), and a dance party with a drop-in lesson and the largest variety of live swing dance music in town!
http://www.woodchoppersball.com/
* LIVE MUSIC DANCE PARTY, 9:00-11:30pm, with a different band each week! $20 admission includes a drop-in Basic Swing dance lesson (9:00-9:15pm), perfect for complete beginners (no partner required)!
* FULL BAR & LOUNGE, 8:00pm-closing (21+ only)! Enjoy a classic cocktail in the swanky vintage bar and lounge!
* 2,500-SQ-FT DANCE FLOOR: Large, beautiful, hardwood dance floor with plenty of room to swing out!
* SEPTEMBER (5-week) LINDY HOP and BALBOA monthly class series continue tonight, 7:00-9:00pm. Single Monthly Class drop-in: $30/person/week (includes Dance Party!), no partner required.
http://www.woodchoppersball.com/monthly-classes/
EVENING SCHEDULE:
6:30pm: Doors Open
7:00-8:00pm: Monthly Intermediate Lindy Hop & Balboa Classes
8:00-9:00pm: Monthly Beginning Lindy Hop & Balboa Classes
8:00pm-closing: Full Bar Open (21+ only)
9:00-9:15pm: Drop-In Basic Swing Dance Lesson
9:00-11:30pm: Live Music Dance Party
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Where is it happening?
Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa St,San Francisco, California, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
