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The Jazzschool Announces May 2013 Concerts
THE JAZZSCHOOL ANNOUNCES MAY 2013 CONCERTS TICKETS ON SALE AT JAZZSCHOOL.ORG BERKELEY, CA: The Jazzschool continues its acclaimed concert series in the heart of the Berkeley Downtown Arts District. All events take place in the historic Kress Building at 2087 Addison Street, near Shattuck, unless noted otherwise. 4th ANNUAL JAZZSCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONAL at ...
18th Annual Jazz On Fourth Street Festival Lineup Announced
Presented by Fourth Street Merchants, KCSM/Jazz 91, and Berkeleyside, the 18th Annual Jazz on Fourth Street Festival will take place Sunday, May 19, from Noon – 5:00pm in Berkeley, CA on Fourth Street between Hearst and Virginia. For more information, visit fourthstreet.com or call the hot line at (510) 526-6294. This free outdoor music festival, benefiting ...
The 4th Annual Bay Area Jazz Summit Concert on March 17th
The 4th Annual Jazz Summit Concert brings together three Bay Area jazz ensembles for an afternoon of big band jazz. The Netivot Shalom JazzKleztet band is a high energy ensemble under the direction of clarinetist Rabbi Stuart Kelman. The Albany Jazz Band is a 25 piece big band under the direction of Bob Levenson, and features ...
Ellen Robinson: Don't Wait Too Long
by C. Michael Bailey
Bay-Area vocalist Ellen Robinson is a study in jazz grace and elegance. Rather than a bright and shiny repertoire of specialized training (of which there is nothing wrong), Robinson sports a music education degree from Manhattanville college with a major in piano, and rides an experiential arc in to the heart of the Great American Songbook. ...
"Unchain My Heart" Songwriter Bobby Sharp Dies At Age 88
Bobby Sharp, 88, of Alameda, passed away on Monday, January 28. His passing marked the end of a life filled with generosity toward friends, colorful storytelling about mid-century times in Los Angeles, New York, and California, and a long songwriting career highlighted by his 1961 hit, “Unchain My Heart." Bobby was born in 1924 in Topeka, ...
Gilberto Gil: Oakland, CA, October 25, 2012
by Harry S. Pariser
Gilberto GilSan Francisco Jazz FestivalParamount TheaterOakland, CAOctober 25, 2012It is a rare opportunity to see an international icon perform, so singer Gilberto Gil's recent appearance in Oakland, CA's gorgeous Paramount Theater--part of the San Francisco International Jazz Festival--was quite the event.Before hitting on his unique genius for ...
Jazz At The Chimes Presents Larry Vuckovich And Jackie Ryan
JAZZ AT THE CHIMES’ kicks off its 2013 season with Bay Area jazz luminaries Larry Vuckovich, Jackie Ryan and John Santos — Sunday, January 20, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland. The “Beyond Category Quartet” – led by the versatile pianist/composer Larry Vuckovich – includes percussionist and five-time Grammy ...
Mariah Parker's Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble In Live Concert Recording Session And Birthday Celebration
Mariah Parker's Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble Performs at the Freight and Salvage, Berkeley Mariah Parker's Indo Latin Jazz Sextet (clockwise: Mariah Parker, Matthew Montfort, Paul McCandless, Kash Killion, Brian Rice, Ian Dogole). Collage by Mettagraphics. Live Concert Recording Session and Birthday Celebration Sunday, January 20, 2013, 8:00 PM Freight and Salvage 2020 Addison Street Berkeley, CA ...
Sheila Jordan In Berkeley: Master Class Dec. 2, Concert Tribute Dec. 3
NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan will be in Berkeley in early December to teach, to sing, and to be honored. She is leading a master class on Sunday 12/2, at 12:00 noon, at the Jazzschool, and will be the guest of honor at a Jazzschool fundraiser to be held on Monday 12/3, at 8:00 pm, across ...
Jazz At The Chimes Presents Marcos Silva - Made In Brazil
Marcos Silva Quartet Jazz at the Chimes Chapel of the Chimes 4499 Piedmont Ave. Oakland, CA 94611 (510) 654-0123 $15 general; $10 seniors (60+) and students - for concert and reception. Purchase tickets at the door. Cash only. Ticket sales begin at 12:30 pm; Doors open ...
