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Linda Tillery at Freight and Salvage

by Walter Atkins
September 13, 2015

Linda Tillery Freight and Salvage Coffee House Birthday Celebration Berkeley CA September 4, 2015 Seasoned San Francisco Bay Area vocalist Linda Tillery assembled a fine lineup of local musicians, including some decades old friends and a recent new one, to help celebrate her birthday and musical life. Tillery presented a ...

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Morris Day & The Time with Con Brio at Stern Grove

by Walter Atkins
August 29, 2015

Morris Day & The Time with Con Brio Sigmund Stern Grove Stern Grove Festival San Francisco CA August 9, 2015 Morris Day And The Time with Con Brio performed as part of the Sigmund Stern Grove's 78th summer season in San Francisco. Sunday's overcast but warm day opened up with ...

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Oakland Art + Soul Festival 2015

by Walter Atkins
August 16, 2015

Oakland Art + Soul Festival Oakland, CA August 1-2, 2015 Oakland's 15th annual Art+Soul Festival continued its ongoing tradition of featuring the rich variety of music and art of the San Francisco Bay Area. A+SF's multiple venues highlighted Blues, soul, rap, Latin jazz, spoken word and dancers along with crafts ...

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Marcus Miller: Afrodeezia

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by Walter Atkins
July 13, 2015

Prominent bassist Marcus Miller's new album Afrodeezia (Blue Note Records) is inspired by his travels and impressions through West Africa, South America, the Caribbean along the Atlantic slave routes, and parts of the United States. The multi Grammy winner and UNESCO Artist for Peace pays homage to the African people forced into servitude and the enduring ...

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Tiffany Austin at SFJAZZ

by Walter Atkins
June 16, 2015

Tiffany Austin SFJAZZ, Joe Henderson Lab CD Release Party-Nothing But Soul (Con Alma Music) San Francisco CA June 12, 2015 Vocalist Tiffany Austin and her skilled band took the stage at SFJAZZ's Joe Henderson Lab to celebrate her debut Nothing But Soul (Con Alma Music). With an introduction by tenor ...

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Marcus Miller at Yoshi's Oakland

by Walter Atkins
June 14, 2015

Marcus Miller Yoshi's Oakland Oakland CA June 5, 2015 Multi GRAMMY winner and UNESCO Artist for Peace Marcus Miller played five sold out shows with his band over the weekend at Yoshi's Oakland. The set featured songs from his new album Afrodeezia (Blue Note Records) that paid homage to the African ...

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Natasha Agrama: The Heart Of Infinite Change

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by Walter Atkins
June 12, 2015

The Heart Of Infinite Change (Roxboro Entertainment Group), the debut album from songwriter/vocalist Natasha Agrama is an intriguing ten-track mix of original compositions and impeccable jazz standards. The album consists of 3 songs with music and lyrics by Agrama, plus one each by Joni Mitchell and Osho with additional lyrics. The balance comes from personalized arrangements ...

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Ms. Taylor P. Collins and the TPC Band at Club Fox

by Walter Atkins
May 23, 2015

Ms. Taylor P. Collins and the TPC Band Club Fox Club Fox Blues Jam Redwood City CA May 13,2015 Seasoned San Francisco Bay Area blues vocalist and bandleader Ms. Taylor P. Collins and the TPC band played an invigorating midweek set at the Club Fox. The intimate venue, part of ...

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Dave Stryker: Messin’ with Mister T

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by Walter Atkins
May 5, 2015

Veteran jazz guitarist Dave Stryker's history includes playing and recording with the inimitable Stanley Turrentine from 1986 to 1995.His Messin' With Mister T (Strikezone Records), showcasing Turrentine classics, is a timely testimonial to the accomplished tenor's long career and extensive legacy. The legacy begins in the 50's for Turrentine while performing with adept musicians like Lowell ...

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Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton At Yoshi's Oakland

by Walter Atkins
April 23, 2015

Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton Yoshi's Oakland CA April 9, 2015 Both Thursday night shows for Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton were packed and the enthusiastic house was treated to a memorable evening of great music. Acclaimed vocalist Fischer dimmed the lights and started the second set with ...