Friday September 3, 8 pm
The Dick Hindman Trio ($15) |
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Join these Bay Area jazz treasures for an evening of standards and
originals in the traditional jazz piano trio format. Featuring Dick
Hindman, piano; Seward McCain, bass; and Colin Bailey, drums.
Saturday September 4, 8 pm
The Ian Carey Quintet ($15) |
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Trumpeter and composer Ian Carey has cut his own path with his quintet, layering his compositions with a keen melodic sense. Performing material from this year’s acclaimed CD, Contextualizin’. Featuring Ian Carey, trumpet and flugelhorn; Evan Francis, alto saxophone and flute; Adam Shulman, piano and Hammond B3 organ;
Fred Randolph, bass; and Jon Arkin, drums.
Sunday September 5, 4:30 pm
Trelawny Rose and the Rosebuds ($12) |
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Sharing the stage with her students and special guests, singer Trelawny Rose performs songs from her new project with singing partner Amikaeyla: To Eva, With Love; a tribute to the late, great Eva Cassidy. Trelawny will also debut songs from her upcoming solo project with producer/arranger Wayne Wallace.
Friday September 10, 8 pm
Erik Jekabson Quartet and Special Guests:
CD Release Concert for crescent boulevard ($15) |
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Bay Area trumpeter, composer and educator Erik Jekabson celebrates the release of his CD Crescent Boulevard. Performing new music with his working quartet, plus special guests. Featuring Erik Jekabson, trumpet; Michael Abraham, guitar; John Wiitala, bass; and Smith Dobson, drums. With special guests Dayna Stephens, tenor sax; Dan Zemelman, piano; Tommy Kesecker, vibe3s; and John Santos, percussion.
Saturday September 11, 8 pm
Jackie Ryan and Friends ($20) |
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Jazz vocalist Jackie Ryan has thrilled audiences around the globe with her powerful 3 ½-octave range and command of blues, bossa nova, bebop and ballads. ”One of the outstanding jazz vocalists of her generation...rivaling the dexterous sass of Sarah Vaughan, the instinctive smarts of Carmen McRae, and the scintillating verve of Diana Krall.” — Christopher Loudon, JAZZTIMES. Featuring Larry Dunlap, piano; Ruth Davies, bass; and Deszon Claiborne, drums.
Sunday September 12, 4:30 pm
Charles Hamilton Sextet ($15) |
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As director of the world-renowned Berkeley High School Jazz Program for twenty-eight years, Charles Hamilton mentored and inspired some of the world’s most sought-after musicians. Charles is now stepping back onto the stage with his new CD Mr. Hamudah (“a brilliant release” — KCSM DJ Clifford Brown, Jr.). It features award-winning alumni of the Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble: Charles Hamilton, trombone; Maya Kronfeld, keyboards; Joshi Marshall, tenor sax; Mark Wright, trumpet; Miles Perkins, bass; and Josh Jones, drums.
Friday September 17, 8 pm
The dave haskell group ($12) |
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The history of jazz is strewn with brilliant players who have inexplicably eluded widespread recognition, flying under the radar of labels, journalists, and fans. But guitarist David Haskell’s stealth status over the past two decades is less mysterious; he’s spent most of that time as a commercial pilot. Before Haskell took to the air, he was a widely respected improviser at the center of the San Francisco jazz scene, a versatile, blues-drenched player often heard as a sideman and bandleader at high profile venues like Keystone Korner. Haskell has returned to the scene and is making waves with an all-star group, featuring Matt Clark, piano; Gabe Davis, bass; and Alan Hall, drums. www.davehaskelljazz.com
Saturday September 18, 8 pm
Maria Volonté Tango Passions Trio ($15) |
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Celebrated Argentine tango singer-songwriter Maria Volonté returns to the Jazzschool after thrilling audiences in Argentina and Spain with her intimate and sensual tango songs. Featuring Maria Volonté; vocals and guitar; and Kevin Carrel Footer, harmonica.
Sunday September 19, 4:30 pm
The Aaron Germain Quartet ($12) |
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After ten years of working as a first-call sideman with some of the Bay Area’s finest jazz, salsa and Brazilian groups, bassist Aaron Germain has finally carved out some time for his own thoughtful and intricate music. Presenting material from his acclaimed debut CD, Before You Go. Featuring Aaron Germain, upright and electric basses; Matt Clark, piano; Sheldon Brown, tenor sax; and Jeff Marrs, drums.
Sunday September 19, 7:30 pm
Happy Hour Jam ($5 – $10 sliding scale) |
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The three-horn all-star Bay Area quintet caps off the weekend with a combination concert and jam session. Featuring Michael Zilber, tenor and soprano saxophones; John Gove, trombone; Erik Jekabson, trumpet; Peter Barshay, bass; Jeff Marrs, drums.
Saturday September 25, 8 pm
Frank Jackson Quartet ($15) |
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Legendary pianist, vocalist and pioneer of the San Francisco Fillmore Jazz District, Frank Jackson returns to the Jazzschool. Performing originals, obscure gems and standards from the Great American Songbook, Frank swings, scats, and charms his audiences with one-of-a-kind interpretations. Featuring Noel Jewkes, reeds; Al Obidinski, bass; and Akira Tana, drums.
Sunday September 26, 4:30 pm
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A phenomenal but short-lived all-star Latin jazz big band from the Late 70s, Esencia has reformed in support of a recently re-discovered recording (Esencia, now available as part of the Bay Area Jazz Archives Series on Jazzschool Records). Featuring Mary Fettig, flute, sax; Tim Acosta, Tammy Ellis, Richard Theurer, trumpet; Al Bent, Doug Beavers, trombone; Jorge Ellington, vocals; Mark Levine, piano; David Belove, bass; Paul van Wageningen, drums; Danilo País, percussion; and Omar Ledezma, vocals, percussion. Special note: anyone who can correctly identify everyone in the 1979 photo will receive a free copy of the new Esencia CD.
Sunday September 26, 7:30 pm
The Jazzschool vocal department is pleased to launch a vocal jam session and showcase one Sunday a month throughout the winter and spring quarters. A
Jazzschool Institute vocal student opens each session and serves as MC for the
evening. The vocal jam session and showcase is open to all! Please arrive by 7 pm to sign up.
$5–$10
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Friday October 1, 8 pm
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Recently named one of the “Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area” by City Flight, Kim Nalley has an international reputation as one of world’s best jazz and blues vocalists.
“Sultry-voiced Kim Nalley brings an irresistibly sexy sense of swing, rhythmic dexterity and beautiful sound to the classic, with her crisp diction and playful delivery of earthy lines.” DownBeat
Saturday October 2, 8 pm
The Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet —
The Latin Side Of Duke Ellington ($18) |
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Fresh off a 41/2-star Downbeat review for their latest release, ¡Bien Bien!, the Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet debuts selections from their forthcoming CD (to be released early 2011). Presenting new Afro-Caribbean and South American interpretations of classic Ellingtonia. Featuring Wayne Wallace, trombone; Murray Low, piano; David Belove, bass; Michael Spiro, percussion; and Paul van Wageningen, drums.
Sunday October 3, 4:30 pm
San Francisco Bourbon Kings ($15) |
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The high-energy San Francisco Bourbon Kings swing and groove to the spirit of New Orleans, birthplace of American music. Come dance, sing and party with the Kings! Featuring Jaz Sawyer, drums; Rob Barics, reeds; Mike Olmos, trumpet; Mike Irwin Johnson, banjo and guitar; Dayna Stephens, bass; and Danny Grewen, trombone.
Friday October 8, 8 pm
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The Jazzschool-originated riff-raff returns for an evening of standards and not-so-standard standards. Featuring Erika Oba, piano; Mal Raff, vibes; Bob Smith, guitar; Mike Sweetland, bass; and David Murray, drums.
Saturday October 9, 8 pm
Joshi Marshall Project ($12) |
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A founding member of the innovative group Mingus Amungus, Joshi Marshall has established himself as one of the premier sax players in the Bay Area. Performing original works from his debut CD, In the Light.
Sunday October 10, 4:30 pm
Debbie Poryes Quintet ($15) |
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Pianist Debbie Poryes’ Catch Your Breath has received tremendous airplay (reaching #16 on the National Jazzweek chart) and garnered accolades nationally and globally. Poryes brings her quintet to the Jazzschool in celebration. “Poryes’ approach to arranging involves sophistication with warmth and open ended possibilities, focused melodies and lush harmonic progressions...and swings with confidence.”—John Barron, All About Jazz. Featuring Debbie Poryes, piano; Bruce Williamson, sax and woodwinds; Erik Jekabson, trumpet; Bill Douglass, bass; David Rokeach, drums.
Friday October 15, 8 pm
Double Bill! Beep! and The Holly Martins ($15) |
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Beep!
Mischievous, mysterious, intricate, and teasing: Beep! is comprised of stalwarts of the Bay Area scene who have honed their interests in diverse projects, spanning indie rock, free jazz, and the avant-garde fringe. Featuring Michael Coleman, piano and keyboards; Nate Brenner, bass; and Sam Ospovat, drums.
The Holly Martins
Inspired by the rhythmic innovations of Steve Coleman and the harmonic language of Brahms and Schumann, vocalist Lorin Benedict, saxophonist Kasey Knudsen, and guitarist Eric Vogler explore composition and improvisation without the underlying foundation of a traditional rhythm section.
Saturday October 16, 8 pm
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet ($25) |
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One of the outstanding groups in jazz, featuring the accomplished sons of famed jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, makes its first appearance at the Jazzschool! Featuring Chris Brubeck, bass and trombone; Dan Brubeck, drums; Mike DeMicco, guitar; and Chuck Lamb, piano.
Sunday October 17, 4:30 pm
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Guitarist Tomoki Spilsbury’s compostions reflect his ongoing study of traditional Japanese music and Buddhist philosophy, imbuing this unique LA-based organ trio with a deeply personal, meditative improvisational style. Featuring Tomoki Spilsbury, guitar; Kit Walker, Hammond B3; and Kinu Spilsbury, drums.
Sunday October 17, 7:30 pm
Happy Hour Jam ($5 – $10 sliding scale) |
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The three-horn all-star Bay Area quintet caps off the weekend with a combination concert and jam session. Featuring Michael Zilber, tenor and soprano saxophones; John Gove, trombone; Erik Jekabson, trumpet; Peter Barshay, bass; Jeff Marrs, drums.
Friday October 22, 8 pm
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Swinging, heartfelt interpretations and originals from “singer’s singer” Ellen Robinson, known for her impeccable timing, clever phrasing and effortless-sounding delivery. “Ellen Robinson knows how to connect with an audience. Each song has a story to tell and she does so with clarity and warmth.”—All About Jazz. Featuring Murray Low, piano; Kristen Strom, sax and -vocals; Sam Bevan, bass; and Bud Spangler, drums.
Saturday October 23, 8 pm
The Suzanne Pittson Quartet: ($15) CD Release Concert
for Out of the Hub: The music of freddie hubbard |
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Jazz vocalist Suzanne Pittson celebrates the release of her CD Out of the Hub, performing original lyrics to music by the late, great trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. Featuring Bevan Manson, piano; Peter Barshay, bass; Ted Moore, drums.
Sunday October 24, 4:30 pm
Clockwork: The ART of vocalese ($15) |
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An award-winning San Francisco Bay Area based vocal quartet rooted in the tradition of great jazz vocal groups like the Hi-Lo’s and Lambert,
Hendricks and Ross. This special performance focuses on the history and evolution of the art of vocalese, the jazz vocal tradition of setting lyrics to pre-existing instrumental compositions and recorded improvised solos. Featuring Angie Doctor, Juliet Green, John Paddock, and Dave Duran.
Sunday October 24, 7:30 pm
The Jazzschool vocal department is pleased to launch a vocal jam session and showcase one Sunday a month throughout the winter and spring quarters. A Jazzschool Institute vocal student opens each session and serves as MC for the evening. The vocal jam session and showcase is open to all! Please arrive by 7 pm to sign up.
$5–$10
sliding scale
Saturday October 30, 8 pm
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Legendary pianist, composer and “Jazz Professor” Bill Bell has worked with a Who’s Who of jazz greats (Carmen McCrae, Count Basie, Duke Ellington) and inspired a generation of players as an educator. Featuring Bill Bell, piano; Jeff Chambers, bass;
Eddie Marshall, drums.
Sunday October 31, 4:30 pm
The Annual halloween celebration with
the susan muscarella trio! ($18) |
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Susan Muscarella, piano; John Shifflett, bass; Jason Lewis, drums;
and special guests Linda Tillery, vocals; and Mike Zilber, sax.
Friday November 5, 8 pm
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Liberian/German bassist Kai Eckhardt is best known for his work with John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham and Garaj Mahal. He returns to the Jazzschool to present his rhythmically rich compositions. Kai Eckhardt, bass; Eric Levy, piano and Moog synthesizer; and Deszon Claiborne, drums.
Saturday November 6, 8 pm
Frankye Kelly & Friends ($15) |
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Jazz singer Frankye Kelly has received worldwide acclaim for her soulful take on standards and bluesy originals. “There are many fine jazz singers in the Bay Area and Frankye Kelly ranks at the top... [She] can really swing.” — Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene Magazine. Featuring Glen Pearson, piano; Michael O’Neill, sax; Carla Kaufman, bass; Jack Dorsey, drums.
Sunday November 7, 4:30 pm
The Jolly/Steinkoler Duo: Celebrating the Groove ($12) |
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Pianist and Jazzschool faculty member Jennifer Jolly and drummer Jeremy Steinkoler bring on the groove in their high-energy duo, celebrating music that moves both the body and the soul. These longtime friends and colleagues play original tunes, blues, boogie, New Orleans, Afro-Caribbean, and other music from around the globe in a playful, interactive style.
Friday November 12, 8 pm
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Four San Francisco Bay Area pianists present an evening of solo piano music from around the world. Featuring Fred Weed, Anne Sajdera, Stephanie Ozer and
Hadley Louden.
Saturday November 13, 8 pm
CHELLE! and Friends ($15) |
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New Orleans native Michelle Jacques is on a lifelong journey to keep Creole history, language and culture alive. Come join her in this celebration of the people of New Orleans and their remarkable music! Featuring Michelle Jacques, Rhonda Crane and Bryan Dyer, vocals; Donna Viscuso, woodwinds; Sam Bevan, bass; and Bob Scott, drums.
Sunday November 14, 4:30 pm
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Tenor saxophonist Anton Schwartz, pianist Adam Shulman and bassist John Wiitala change things up for this high-spirited project, tackling alto sax, organ and drums, respectively. A hard-swinging and soulful set of originals and reimagined standards.
Sunday November 14, 7:30 pm
The Jazzschool vocal department is pleased to launch a vocal jam session and showcase one Sunday a month throughout the winter and spring quarters. A Jazzschool Institute vocal student opens each session and serves as MC for the evening. The vocal jam session and showcase is open to all! Please arrive by 7 pm to sign up.
$5–$10
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FUNDRAISER
Monday November 15, 8 pm
A Salute to the Eternal Influence of the Perennial Hipster
Featuring: Kitty Margolis, Madeline Eastman,
Kenny Washington, Laurie Antonioli and more!
One of the most gifted and original male jazz vocalists of
the last fifty years, six-time Grammy-nominee Mark Murphy
has inspired generations of burgeoning jazz singers.
In this unique concert, an eclectic group of renowned
vocalists come together to celebrate his influence
through story and song.
Proceeds go towards the Jazzschool’s
Mark Murphy Vocal Jazz Scholarship.
$25 general admission; $10 Students
Call 510.238.9200 or visit yoshis.inticketing.com
Please note: $20 of the ticket price is tax deductible.
Yoshi’s Oakland 510 Embarcadero West Jack London Square
Friday November 19, 8 pm
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Drawing from jazz, funk, rock, blues and worldbeat, Mana Humana creates a genre-bending experience that blends infectious grooves with a rich harmonic palette. Featuring Scott “Sven” Vento, trumpet; Nate Ginsberg, keyboard; Keith Andrew, guitars; Carlton Lowe, bass; James Richards, drums.
Saturday November 20, 8 pm
Mandala: The MUSIC OF Keith Jarrett ($15) |
While Keith Jarrett is known primarily for his brilliant reinventions of standards, he is also a prolific composer with a large body of original work. Mandala approaches these Jarrett originals with deep respect for the seminal pianist’s ability to thread staggeringly complex lines with a sublime sense of simplicity. Featuring Matt Clark, piano; Sheldon Brown, saxes; Michael Wilcox, bass; and Bryan Bowman, drums.
Sunday November 21, 4:30 pm
Ethnic Arts Institute International featuring Wayne Wallace ($15) |
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A sparkling evening of Afro-Cuban and Latin Jazz with distinguished trombonist, composer and three-time Grammy nominee Wayne Wallace and his quintet. A benefit for the “Rebuild A Sustainable Haiti” Project, hosted by Ethnic Arts Institute International.
Sunday November 21, 7:30 pm
Happy Hour Jam ($5 – $10 sliding scale) |
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The three-horn all-star Bay Area quintet caps off the weekend with a combination concert and jam session. Featuring Michael Zilber, tenor and soprano saxophones; John Gove, trombone; Erik Jekabson, trumpet; Peter Barshay, bass; Jeff Marrs, drums.
Friday December 3, 8 pm
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With her warm and soulful voice, Christina Perna combines her love of classic jazz repertoire with her soul and funk influences to create an irresistible modern hybrid. Join her for a night of classic vocal tunes, her own unique lyrics to timeless instrumental compositions, and dramatic jazz interpretations of soul masterpieces. Featuring Frederick Harris, piano; Scott Foster, guitar; Attila Medveczky, bass; and Rusty Aceves, drums.
Saturday December 4, 8 pm
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With a flair for comedy, coupled with a respectful homage to
jazz standards, sultry songstress Lisa Lindsley brings fresh
interpretations of favorite classics, as well as some hip tunes
you may not have heard.
Sunday December 5, 4:30 pm
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A testament to the transcendent power of classic jazz standards,
Theopolis Crump reaches into the past and applies his interpretive
vocal abilities to a compelling set of familiar, and not-so-familiar
romantic jazz standards.
Monday December 6, 8 pm
JAZZSCHOOL STUDIO BANDS @ YOSHI’S OAKLAND! ($15) |
Fresh from their recent performance at the Monterey Jazz Festival, join the Jazzschool Studio Bands, under direction of Keith Johnson, for their first performance at Yoshi’s Oakland for the 2010–11 concert season. Showcasing some of the Bay Area’s finest high school musicians, these award-winning ensembles present an exciting evening of new and standard compositions for big band. Tickets available at yoshis.com
Monday December 6 – 15
Student Performance Series! (free admission) |
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Saturday December 11, 8 pm
Jazzschool young musicans program ($10) |
An evening of exciting music performed by select groups from the Jazzschool Young Musicians Program.
December 16 – 18
Jazzschool Institute Student Performances |
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Sunday December 19, 4:30 pm
TRUMPETSUPERGROUP
The Jazzschool’s annual holiday concert ($15) |
Five of Northern California’s most accomplished trumpet players team up to celebrate the holidays. Featuring Dave Scott, Mark Inouye, Mario Guarneri, Mike Olmos and Erik Jekabson.
Sunday December 19, 7:30 pm
Happy Hour Jam ($5 – $10 sliding scale) |
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The three-horn all-star Bay Area quintet caps off the weekend with a combination concert and jam session. Featuring Michael Zilber, tenor and soprano saxophones; John Gove, trombone; Erik Jekabson, trumpet; Peter Barshay, bass; Jeff Marrs, drums.
