Tuesday August 17, 7 – 8:30 pm
The Jazzschool in Association with The Berkeley Public Library Present:
| the jazz journey with bill bell (free admission) |
This three-night series on jazz appreciation, taught by renowned educator and pianist Bill Bell, presents an historical overview of the jazz art form using recordings and live demonstration. Continues August 17. At the Downtown Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St.
Downtown Berkeley Association and the Jazzschool Present:
jazzschool rising stars summer series —
thursday noon concerts |
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Concerts Run from Noon – 1 pm
At Bartlett’s Plaza at Library Gardens (by the downtown Berkeley Public Library)
These concerts have been made possible in part by a generous gift from David and Beth Sawi |
August 19 — isaac schwartz/ARian shafiee
Drummer Isaac Schwartz and guitarist Arian Shafiee explore the unknown with fearless improvisation.
August 26 — erika oba
Jazz pianist, flutist, arranger, composer and music teacher Erika Oba graduated with a BM in Jazz Piano Performance from Oberlin Conservatory in spring 2009.
Friday August 20, 8 pm
jazz guitar intensive concert ($10) |
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The Jazzschool’s week-long Summer Jazz Guitar Intensive concludes with an evening of performances featuring our gifted students alongside faculty member Mimi Fox, artist in residence John Pisano, and John Shifflett and Jason Lewis.
Saturday August 21, 8 pm
Rising Stars! Double Bill!
signals/john palowitch trio ($15) |
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Two rising native-Californian groups meet for one great night of music. First, the LA-based Signals, who count contemporaries EST, The Bad Plus, and Kneebody among their influences. Featuring Tony Sangiacomo, tenor saxophone; Bryan McAllister, piano, keyboards; Thomas Hodul, bass; Brijesh Pandya, drums.
Alto saxophonist John Palowich makes his fourth appearance at the Jazzschool, backed by long-time musical partner Jonathan Stein on bass for a slamming hour of standards and originals.
Sunday August 22, 4:30
Rising Stars!
sam reider and the lost boys ($10) |
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San Francisco-native Sam Reider is an award-winning jazz pianist and singer. In 2007, the San Francisco Chronicle wrote, “At 18, he [Reider] plays with the swinging fluidity of a seasoned pro.” Now in his third year at Columbia University in New York, Reider is making a name for himself on the national scene, performing alongside such artists as Miguel Zenon, Dave Douglas, David Grisman, John Handy, Bobby Watson, Terence Blanchard, and Eric Harland. In May 2008, Reider was interviewed on Marian McPartland’s legendary NPR show, Piano Jazz. “Ingenious” — Doug Ramsey, Riff Tides www.samreidermusic.com
Friday August 27, 8 pm
Rising Stars! Double Bill!
sweetland, fasman & pocus / eli goldlink trio ($15) |
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Bassist Mike Sweetland, drummer Kelly Fasman and pianist Stephen Pocus create a sound born out of the Bay Area’s musical diversity, combining blues, funk and original compositions by Mike Sweetland.
Eli Goldlink Trio
Pianist and singer-songwriter Eli Goldlink debuts his original, romantic songs, drawing from a range of styles (jazz, pop, latin), backed by fellow Jazzschool Institute students. Featuring Eli Goldlink, piano, vocals; Bil Hager, bass; Zach Partridge, drums.
Saturday August 28, 8 pm
Rising Stars!
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Jazzschool Institute students present the music of Art Blakey and others from the hard bop catalog. With compositions by Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Timmons, Cedar Walton and more. Featuring Chris Anderson, saxophone; Ruthie Dineen, piano; Andrew Lion, bass and Aaron Hipschman, drums. With special guests Rob Ewing, trombone and Joel Behrman, trumpet.
Sunday August 29, 4:30 pm
Rising Stars!
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Pianist Ruthie Dineen presents original compositions that explore her eclectic influences, from Latin jazz to classical. Featuring Dave Eagle, percussion; Bil Hager, bass; Matt Gallagher, drums..
