15 events
Rating Title Date/Time Venue Neighborhood Type Price Source Fetched
Sat, May 2
9 Akira Tana
Versatile and dynamic drummer Akira Tana brings not one but two trios to the Jazzschool to launch our month of concerts celebrating the Bay Area Asian American jazz community. Tana… more
Sat, May 2 · 8:00 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley live_music jazz Bay Improviser CA Jazz Conservatory 2026-04-29 03:17
Sun, May 3
8 Youth Jazz Jam
This free community event provides a collaborative space for young musicians to practice their improvisation skills and play jazz standards together.
Sun, May 3 · 7:30 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley live_music jazz community FREE CA Jazz Conservatory 2026-05-01 07:23
Wed, May 6
9 Brown Bag Jazz Hangs: John Santos
FREE! Brown Bag Jazz Hangs: John Santos The Profound Well of Cuban Music. Join us for casual daytime talks and listening sessions presented by leading lights of the Bay Area jazz c… more
Wed, May 6 · 12:30 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley community FREE Bay Improviser 2026-05-01 07:16
8 Brown Bag Jazz: John Santos
The California Jazz Conservatory presents a lively jam session at Jupiter, featuring a mix of local professionals and emerging student talent.
Wed, May 6 · 7:30 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley live_music jazz community FREE CA Jazz Conservatory 2026-05-01 07:23
Fri, May 8
9 Filipinos Sounding Everywhere
AAPI Heritage Month Salon SeriesFilipinos Sounding Everywhere: Pinoy Creativity and Improvisationfeaturing Conrad Benedicto, Jinji Sayson, Chris Trinidad, and Jimmy Biala
Fri, May 8 · 7:30 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley live_music jazz CA Jazz Conservatory Bay Improviser 2026-04-30 03:41
Sat, May 9
9 Ryan Ancheta Quartet & Chroma Tonic
Celebrating Asian American Jazz: Ryan Ancheta Quartet + Chris Trinidad’s Chroma TonicSat, May 9, 8 pm (pre-concert talk at 7:30 pm)$25 General / $15 YouthDouble bill – An evening o… more
Sat, May 9 · 7:30 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley live_music jazz CA Jazz Conservatory Bay Improviser 2026-04-30 03:41
Sun, May 10
9 Electric Squeezebox Orchestra
The Electric Squeezebox Orchestra is the Bay Area’s own 17-piece big band, led by trumpeter Erik Jekabson, playing music composed and arranged by its members. The composers and arr… more
Sun, May 10 · 6:30 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley live_music jazz $25 General / $15 Youth CA Jazz Conservatory Bay Improviser 2026-04-12 02:36
Wed, May 13
9 Ben Goldberg Talk
Presentation by Ben Goldberg. Join us for casual daytime talks and listening sessions presented by leading lights of the Bay Area jazz community. Bring your own lunch or order ahea… more
Wed, May 13 · 12:30 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley workshop community Free Bay Improviser 2026-05-01 07:16
8 Brown Bag Jazz: Ben Goldberg
Clarinetist Ben Goldberg hosts a free educational session focusing on the unique techniques and compositions of jazz innovator Steve Lacy.
Wed, May 13 · 7:30 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley live_music jazz community FREE CA Jazz Conservatory 2026-05-01 07:23
Sat, May 16
8 Roopa in Flux
Roopa Mahadevan and her ensemble, Roopa in Flux, present a performance that bridges Indian classical music and jazz traditions.
Sat, May 16 · 7:30 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley live_music jazz CA Jazz Conservatory 2026-05-01 07:23
Sun, May 17
8 The B3 Sessions with Roger Smith
Keyboardist Roger Smith leads a free session dedicated to the soulful sounds and performance techniques of the Hammond B3 organ.
Sun, May 17 · 7:30 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley live_music jazz community FREE CA Jazz Conservatory 2026-05-01 07:23
Wed, May 20
8 Brown Bag Jazz: Jayn Pettingill
Jayn Pettingill presents a free daytime lecture and musical overview of the legendary career and compositions of Duke Ellington.
Wed, May 20 · 7:30 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley live_music jazz community FREE CA Jazz Conservatory 2026-05-01 07:23
Fri, May 22
8 AAPI Heritage Month Salon
This community-oriented salon features music and dialogue centered on the Asian American experience during AAPI Heritage Month.
Fri, May 22 · 7:30 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley community CA Jazz Conservatory 2026-05-01 07:23
Sat, May 23
8 Max Roston-Saul Sextet
The ensemble Vernaculars performs a specialized program exploring specific cultural and musical themes within the Asian American jazz community.
Sat, May 23 · 7:30 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley live_music jazz CA Jazz Conservatory 2026-05-01 07:23
Sun, May 24
8 Vocal Open Mic
This inclusive event invites vocalists to perform jazz standards and contemporary songs accompanied by a professional house band.
Sun, May 24 · 7:30 PM CA Jazz Conservatory Berkeley live_music community CA Jazz Conservatory 2026-05-01 07:23

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