"From the root to the fruit." — Mohammed Ali

The only store of its kind in the Bay Area, we carry text books, Real Books and materials, CD recordings, biographies, criticism, analysis, fiction, poetry, fine art, photographs, et al.

We welcome browsers and buyers.  Jazz music and conversation abound in the Bassment.  Next door is the Jazzcafe where espresso, sandwiches and wines are ‘top shelf’.  We will order anything possible and charge less than probable. Historical and ‘Right Now’ notables plus Jazzschool faculty, performers, and student recordings await your visit.  

Drop in, hang out, and ... who knows?!