It’s an unpredictable summer, folks. Some find escape in music festivals or hands-on diversions, while KQED Senior Arts Editor Gabe Meline has always gotten lost in jazz — especially live jazz. Here are some of his picks for excellent jazz shows in the Bay Area this summer.

<p>It&rsquo;s an unpredictable summer, folks. Some find escape in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kqed.org/arts/13975778/summer-concerts-music-festivals-bay-area-san-francisco-napa-oakland">music festivals</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kqed.org/arts/13976207/bay-area-summer-djing-glass-blowing-ceramics-sewing-gardening">hands-on diversions</a>, while KQED Senior Arts Editor Gabe Meline has always gotten lost in jazz &mdash; especially live jazz. Here are some of his picks for excellent jazz shows in the Bay Area this summer.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>