2019 July

FivePlay Jazz Quintet

Friday, July 26, 6 pm at Marin County Mart

Co-led by husband and wife team Laura Klein and Tony Corman, the members of FivePlay are long time musical associates with an on-stage alchemy that generates adventurous, interactive, and exciting performances. Both composers and chordal instrumentalists, Klein plays piano while Corman plays a specially tuned guitar. Their quintet is rounded out by Dave Tidball on reeds along with Paul Smith on bass and Greg German on drums. While some of their original tunes sound as if they are out of the great American Song Book, others shift between straight ahead bebop to post modern. Their unique style speaks to a wide audience, from savvy listeners to those hearing jazz for the first time.

This is a Guaranteed Fair Wage Fund event where each musician will be paid $150 in advance. Jazz in the Neighborhood makes this possible by subsidizing 40% of their pay. Marin Country Mart guarantees the rest. For additional information, please contact Marin Country Mart.

Marin Country Mart — 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle
No admission charge. Call (415) 461-5700 for more info.

James Mahone Quartet

Saturday, July 20, 7:30 pm at Bird & Beckett

Masterful saxophonist and composer James Mahone has performed throughout the US, Japan, and Europe for over 30 years. In early 90s, he was the composer for popular jazz band, Black Note. He has performed alongside Wynton Marsalis, Eric Reed, Billy Higgins, Gil-Scott Heron, El De Barge, Josh Redman, and Roy Hargrove, Reggie Workman, Billy Harper, Arnie Lawrence, and R&B band The Chesterfields.

James Mahone, sax — Grant Levin, piano — Giulio Xavier Cetto, bass — Malachi Whitson, drums

This is a Guaranteed Fair Wage Fund event where each musician will be paid $150 in advance, regardless of ticket sales. Jazz in the Neighborhood makes this possible by subsidizing 40% of their pay. Bird & Beckett and the Jazz Philanthropists Union guarantees the rest. For tickets and other information, please contact Bird & Beckett.

Bird & Beckett — 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco

Lilan Kane — blue-eyed soul

Thursday, July 18, 8pm at Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio

Lilan Kane‘s vintage-tinged soul sound flows through the heartfelt compositions that tell stories of love, loss, and self-discovery while seamlessly blending R&B, funk, pop, and jazz. Her album Love, Myself was released to a sold out crowd at Yoshi’s Jazz Club. Backing her will be Kevin Wong, piano; Andrew Couttie, bass; and Dante McClinton, drums.

This is a Guaranteed Fair Wage Fund event where each musician will be paid $150 in advance. Jazz in the Neighborhood makes this possible by subsidizing 40% of their pay. Mr. Tipple’s guarantees the rest. For additional information, please contact Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio.

Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio— 39 Fell Street, San Francisco
No admission charge. Call (415) 384-9365 for more info.

Ray Skjelbred Trio

Thursday, July 11, 7:30 pm at Bird & Beckett

A sublime stroll through the history of early jazz and the stride era with Ray Skjelbred, piano; Clint Baker, trumpet; and Riley Baker, drums.

Bird & Beckett — 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco

Gaea Schell Trio

Saturday, July 6, 3-5 pm at Tam Commons

Pianist/flutist Gaea Schell, Bay area top notch pianist Dan Zemelman, and bassist Sam Bevan (in town from New York City) will play an exciting program of Latin standards, originals and jazz standards in a unique trio setting.

This is a Guaranteed Fair Wage Fund event where each musician will be paid $150 in advance. Jazz in the Neighborhood makes this possible by subsidizing 40% of their pay. Tam Commons guarantees the rest. For additional information, please contact Tam Commons.

Tam Commons Tap Room and Kitchen — 1300 4th Street, San Rafael
No admission charge. Call (415 )521-5770 for more info.

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