ART • EQUITY • ACCESS
Thursday, October 25, 7:30pm, at the Piedmont Center for the Arts
The Klobas/Kesecker Ensemble is a progressive jazz quintet focusing on original arrangements of mainstream jazz with unique original compositions that have power and grace. With Tommy Kesecker on vibes, Steve Heckman on sax, Terrence Brewer on guitar, Pat Klobas on bass and David Rokeach on drums, their music communicates jazz of the 21st century.… Read More
Sunday, November 4, 3-6pm at Piedmont Center for the Arts
Join us for an extraordinary musical celebration and fundraiser for Jazz in the Neighborhood at the Piedmont Center for the Arts: an afternoon of great jazz, hors d’oeuvres, wine, and a silent auction.… Read More
Weds., October 17, 7:30 pm, Rendon Hall at the California Jazz Conservatory
Come and discover the unique music of Marian McPartland, one of the most beloved figures in jazz. At a time when female instrumentalists were marginalized, Marian achieved wide recognition as a pianist, composer, author, educator, and radio host. … Read More
Thursday, October 18, 6:30-8:30pm at La Crema in Albany
Melecio Magdaluyo has been a music treasure since the 1980s performing on saxes, flute, and clarinet in the Bay Area’s vibrant music scene. His rhapsodic and soulful approach has given him opportunities to work with many great jazz and Latin jazz artists such as Pete Escovedo, John Santos, Tito Puente, Wayne Wallace, Akira Tana, Linda Tillery, and Ray Obiedo.… Read More
Thursday, October 18, 7:30 pm at Spark Arts Gallery
On the 3rd Thursday of the month, Spark Arts Gallery will present Norm Rosenblatt‘s Jazz Voices of Poetry. This month features Nicolas Bearde accompanied by the Ken French Quartet. Half of each concert will be music written by guys with names like Jerome, Irving, George, Ira, Larry, Richard, Duke, and Cole.… Read More
Wednesday, October 24, 7:30 pm, Rendon Hall at California Jazz Conservatory
Extra Nappy offers a glimpse into an organically-developing musical movement encapsulating the vibrant history of African American music, from gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and funk, all the way up to contemporary hip-hop.… Read More
