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Jazz Mafia celebrate the music of Herbie Hancock
Now entering its second year, Jazz Mafia’s Monthly Residency has become a laboratory for magic—unexpected collaborations, long-awaited reunions, spontaneous experiments that someho…
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Now entering its second year, Jazz Mafia’s Monthly Residency has become a laboratory for magic—unexpected collaborations, long-awaited reunions, spontaneous experiments that somehow turn into fan favorites, and the kind of once-in-a-room moments that help define the Bay Area scene.
In the year 2000, trombonist, bassist, composer, arranger, and producer Adam Theis co-founded Jazz Mafia – an eclectic artist collective of forward-thinking and accomplished players in Electro, Hip-Hop, World, Classical, and Jazz. Twenty five years in the making, Jazz Mafia is a prolific staple of the quintessential San Francisco sound, uniting creative and accomplished Bay Area instrumentalists, vocalists, MCs, composers, and arrangers.
This event featuring The Hogan Brothers and Jazz Mafia Horns: Daniel Casares & Adam Theis
Herbert Jeffrey Hancock is an American jazz musician, bandleader, and composer. Hancock helped to redefine the role of a jazz rhythm section and was one of the primary architects of the post-bop sound. In the 1970s, Hancock experimented with jazz fusion, funk, and electro styles.
Hancock recorded Hancock “Head Hunters” in 1973 and “Thrust” in 1974 in San Francisco. “Thrust” is celebrated for its fusion of jazz complexity with funk grooves and heavy backbeats, while “Head Hunters” revolutionized jazz fusion with its innovative sound. These albums have profoundly impacted the careers of the musicians involved and are beloved by Herbie’s audiences. If any crew can pull off this celebration of Herbie Hancock’s legacy, it’s this one. Join us for an evening of vibrant and innovative music!
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Sat, Mar 21 · 7:30 PM
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Jules Leyhe & The Family Jules with Aki Kumar
We start with Jules Leyhe & The Family Jules.
Jules is one of the world’s foremost blues slide-guitar players—so much so that even Premier Guitar magazine called his music “the be…
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We start with Jules Leyhe & The Family Jules.
Jules is one of the world’s foremost blues slide-guitar players—so much so that even Premier Guitar magazine called his music “the best blues slide licks since Derek Trucks, maybe even Duane Allman.” His band is also top-notch - featuring Ian McArldle on paino, Isaac Schwartz on drums and renowned bassist Matt Roades.
Then we add a special guest to create something new and exciting!
When this band gets together with Aki Kumar, magic happens! Aki's harmonica playing and bluesy vocals are like a powder keg igniting everyone in the room. Get ready to shake, rattle and roll for this fun event.
"Kumar is on the cutting-edge of blues today. He is highly respectful of blues traditions, yet understands how to interpret it in innovative ways. I think we will look back in 20 years and realize we witnessed something very special in the evolution of the blues." Michael Kinsman, San Diego Blues Festival
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Thu, Mar 26 · 7:30 PM
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Agua Clara Flamenco
Flamenco is an artistic expression fusing song (cante), dance (baile) and musicianship (toque). Andalusia in southern Spain is the heartland of Flamenco, although it also has roots…
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Flamenco is an artistic expression fusing song (cante), dance (baile) and musicianship (toque). Andalusia in southern Spain is the heartland of Flamenco, although it also has roots in regions such as Murcia and Extremadura. Cante is the vocal expression of flamenco, sung by men and women, preferably seated, with no backing singers. The gamut of feelings and states of mind – grief, joy, tragedy, rejoicing and fear – can be expressed through sincere, expressive lyrics characterized by brevity and simplicity. Flamenco baile is a dance of passion, courtship, expressing a wide range of situations ranging from sadness to joy. The technique is complex, differing depending on whether the performer is male (heavier use of the feet) or female (gentler, more sensual movements). Toque or the art of guitar playing has long surpassed its original role as accompaniment. Other instruments, including castanets, hand-clapping and foot-stamping are also employed. Flamenco is performed during religious festivals, rituals, church ceremonies and at private celebrations. It is the badge of identity of numerous communities and groups, in particular the Gitano (Roma) ethnic community, which has played an essential role in its development. Transmission occurs through dynasties, families, social groups and Flamenco clubs, all of which play a key role in its preservation and dissemination.
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Fri, Mar 27 · 7:30 PM
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Oakland Samba Revue
Oakland Samba Revue is the San Francisco Bay Area’s premiere banda de gafieira. Featuring a full horn section with tightly crafted original arrangements featuring 3 vocalists, O.S.…
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Oakland Samba Revue is the San Francisco Bay Area’s premiere banda de gafieira. Featuring a full horn section with tightly crafted original arrangements featuring 3 vocalists, O.S.R. draws on the sounds of samba de gafieira; an eclectic form of traditional samba from Brazil. O.S.R.’s unique brand of samba de gafieira includes heavy does of jazz, funk, forró, bolero and more.
O.S.R. is a product of Grupo Falso Baiano co-founder Brain Moran (guitar/cavaquinho/vocals and arrangements), backed by a rotating cast of some of the Bay Area’s best jazz and latin jazz musicians including vocalists/percussionists Catia Machado Lund and Katiana Vilá, Zack Pitt-Smith (reeds), Erik Jekabson and Henry Hung (trumpets), Jeff Cressman and Remee Ashley (trombones), Brendan Neutra (bass), Zack Mondlick and Sylvia Cuenca (drums).
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Sat, Mar 28 · 7:30 PM
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Chris Cain
If you are a blues fan, it doesn't get any better than this!!!
Take some influence from B.B. King, Albert King, Ray Charles, and a pinch of Albert Collins. Add in dazzling blues a…
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If you are a blues fan, it doesn't get any better than this!!!
Take some influence from B.B. King, Albert King, Ray Charles, and a pinch of Albert Collins. Add in dazzling blues and jazz guitar chops, a rich soulful baritone vocal delivering original, often wry and beleaguered lyrics with sophisticated chord changes and instrumentation, and skills on various horns and keyboards, all delivered with an uptown cool that never lacks searing passion. It all adds up to the one and only Chris Cain, who has gone from being a newcomer phenomenon bursting onto the blues scene in 1987 with a classic debut release, to being a legend, inspiration and long-established member of the blues pantheon.
His jazz-informed blues guitar playing is fiery, emotional and always unpredictable. His vocals—gruff, lived-in and powerful—add fuel to the fire. His indelible original songs keep one foot in the blues tradition and both eyes on the future. The pure joy Cain brings to his playing and singing is palpable, and draws fans even closer in.
"Hands down my favorite blues player on the scene today. He’s an absolute blinder of a guitarist, with the voice of B.B. King and the chops of Albert King." –Joe Bonamassa
"Chris Cain? Now that boy can PLAY the guitar!" –B.B. King
"Chris Cain is a hot-shot guitarist and a singer with the maturity of blues masters like Bobby Bland and B.B. King." –The Washington Post
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Thu, Apr 2 · 7:30 PM
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Daniel Harris III
Daniel Harris III – trumpeter, composer, and bandleader from Stockton, California is best known for his dynamic sound, leadership, and transformational performances featuring his o…
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Daniel Harris III – trumpeter, composer, and bandleader from Stockton, California is best known for his dynamic sound, leadership, and transformational performances featuring his original compositions. With the release of his Debut Alum “Ubuntu” sets the foundation for his bright future as an artist.
Beyond performance, Harris is the Founder and CEO of KnowMedium, an independent record label, publishing house, and creative company dedicated to uplifting multi-disciplinary art and cultivating community through concerts, jam sessions, and events. As a producer and leader, he is equally committed to developing the next generation of mentoring musicians while continuing to innovate and refine his own artistry.
Daniel's achievements include the Woody Herman Jazz Award, being named the inaugural recipient of the California Alliance for Jazz Black Lives Matter Scholarship, and a recipient of the Bay Area Jazz and Blues Young Artist Award. These distinctions highlight both his artistic excellence and his commitment to cultural expression and cohesion.
Completing his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as a Global Jazz Studies major at the Herb Alpert School of Music, Daniel continues to refine and showcase his voice on the trumpet that is as bold as it is soulful, carrying forward the legacies of jazz while innovating its future.
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Fri, Apr 3 · 7:30 PM
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Saul Sierra, Marco Diaz & Julio Perez present EL TREN
If you are a fan of Latin Jazz, this is a DON'T MISS EVENT!
EL TREN - A Latin jazz tribute to pop music! With Laura Bravo, Ahkeel Mestayer & Emilio Dávalos
A night of contemporar…
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If you are a fan of Latin Jazz, this is a DON'T MISS EVENT!
EL TREN - A Latin jazz tribute to pop music! With Laura Bravo, Ahkeel Mestayer & Emilio Dávalos
A night of contemporary Latin jazz arrangements of well known popular music songs thru the decades, including compositions by Stevie Wonder, Sade, John Legend, the Beatles among others.
For the past 20 years Saúl Sierra has been a member of some of the leading bands in the Bay Area, including The John Santos Quintet/Sextet, Bobi Cespedes’ band, Dr. Loco’s Rocking Jalapeño Band, El Tren Trío, Anthony Blea y su Charanga, The Snake Trío, Jesús Díaz y su QBA, The Bay Area Afro-Cuban All Stars, The Venezuelan Music Project, Corazón Sur, Sababa band, Cascada de Flores, SJZ Collective, LaTiDo.
Saul is joined by a team of exquisite musicians.
Marco Diaz is an accomplished recording musician who has shared the stage with Grammy Award winning artist, Israel “Cachao” Lopez, Nelson Gonzales, Jimmy Bosch, Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez, Ska Cubano (Europe), Tito Rojas, Nino Segarra, Anthony Cruz, Anthony Blea, Jovino Santos Neto, Joe Santiago, and is an integral member of the John Santos sextet, and the musical director for Bobi Cespedes.
Julio Pérez and Emilio Davalos on percussion are two of the most sought after musicians in the Latin Jazz world. They bring an infectious Afro-Cuban backbeat.
Ahkeel Mestayer is a percussionist and ethnomusicologist from San Francisco. His research and performance interests are Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian music. Ahkeel has traveled across Europe and Latin America performing and is a voting member of the Grammy Academy.
Laura Bravo is an accomplished singer and vocal coach rooted in the Bay Area’s diverse musical community. A 2021 NAAM Show performer, Laura's passion for music began early in her native Peru, cultivated through formal training in Vocal Performance at El Museo de Arte from ages 12 through 17. Since arriving in San Francisco in 2009, Laura has graced numerous stages, lending her versatile voice to a wide range of musical genres, from traditional Peruvian music to the infectious sounds of salsa and cumbia.
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Sat, Apr 4 · 7:30 PM
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Dmitri Matheny Group
Flugelhornist DMITRI MATHENY has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review of Music). An honors graduate of Berkle…
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Flugelhornist DMITRI MATHENY has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review of Music). An honors graduate of Berklee College of Music, Dmitri Matheny vaulted onto the jazz scene in the 1990s as the protégé of jazz legend Art Farmer. Since then he has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal international following, releasing twelve CDs and touring extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.The San Francisco Chronicle calls Matheny “one of the jazz world’s most talented horn players.”
According to All About Jazz, the Dmitri Matheny Group is “an all-star jazz band featuring some of the most accomplished musicians in the western United States.”
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Thu, Apr 9 · 7:30 PM
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Dennis Mitcheltree Quartet
Jazz saxophonist and composer Dennis Mitcheltree has just released his 7th album, "Holding Space", on Sifting Paradigm Records. Mitcheltree is a mainstay of the tenor saxophone, ha…
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Jazz saxophonist and composer Dennis Mitcheltree has just released his 7th album, "Holding Space", on Sifting Paradigm Records. Mitcheltree is a mainstay of the tenor saxophone, having been based in New York City from 1987-2007 and in Los Angeles from 2007 to the present.
Dennis has performed and recorded with masters of the jazz world: Clark Terry, Billy Taylor, George Cables, Bill Holman, Bob Moses, Jim McNeely, Howard Johnson, Gary Bartz, Kenny Werner, James Williams, Don Sickler, Charli Persip, Ronnie Matthews, Pete Yellin, Richie Cole, Bill Holman, Pete Christlieb, Doug Webb, Carl Saunders, Joe Labarbera, John Clayton, Christian Jacob and Bruce Forman along with contemporaries Uri Caine, Ingrid Jensen, Johannes Wallmann, Andy Milne and David Binney.
Mitcheltree was born and raised in Wisconsin, picking up the oboe and saxophone at age 12. He received a scholarship from Berklee College of Music where he graduated with a Magna cum Laude degree in Jazz Performance in 1987. He is the Artistic Director for the American Music Group, widely known for the INFLUENCES series presented at Carnegie Hall, and an award-winning saxophonist and composer.
A former student of Joe Viola, Billy Pierce, Jim McNeely, George Garzone and Joe Lovano, Dennis is also a renowned jazz teacher and clinician of jazz improvisation, harmony, composition and saxophone/woodwinds. He teaches privately and as a guest artist/clinician/lecturer at universities and jazz education programs worldwide.
Dennis Mitcheltree - tenor saxophone
Adam Klipple - piano
Jesse Crawford - bass
Bill McClellan - drums
"...the saxophonist is aggressively adventurous and most expressive...Mitcheltree evokes hearty tones from his instrument as he masterfully interweaves unexpected lines to create fascinating sound tapestries at any tempo."
Nancy Ann Lee, Jazz Times
"Mitcheltree's quartet is definitely hard-core NYC: tough sounding, aggressive, and complex. They swing hard, even at midtempo, as though all of them were percussionists, which infectiously pulls the listener into their complex conversations."
Dave McElfresh, Jazz Now
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Fri, Apr 10 · 7:30 PM
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Dave Tull Trio
Dave Tull returns to The Sound Room with his celebrated humor and heartfelt jazz vocals. Don't miss this rare Bay Area appearance!
Dave Tull has long been known as one of the worl…
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Dave Tull returns to The Sound Room with his celebrated humor and heartfelt jazz vocals. Don't miss this rare Bay Area appearance!
Dave Tull has long been known as one of the world’s finest jazz drummers and has also built a reputation as a premiere jazz singer and songwriter. Singing from the drums, Dave brings to the stage a rare combination of joyous songwriting, world-class jazz singing and drumming. Think “Frishberg meets Gershwin”. Dave’s songs have been called both “laugh out loud funny” and inspiring of “soul searching and introspection”, propelling “Texting and Driving” to #5 on the Billboard Jazz Chart, and #3 on the Billboard Comedy Chart in the same week, and 23 weeks on the JazzWeek chart!
When not leading his own trio, Dave is one of the busiest drummers on the scene. In 2016 Dave became the drummer for Barbra Streisand and has played five tours with Streisand including at Madison Square Garden in July 2019, and on Barbra’s GRAMMY NOMINATED live Netflix concert video, “Barbra". Dave toured from 2000-2010 as drummer and lead vocalist for Chuck Mangione. Dave’s vocal on Mangione’s “The Children of Sanchez” and his bebop scat vocal on “Dizzymiles” were featured at the Playboy Jazz Festival at Hollywood Bowl and The Blue Note in New York City. Dave toured and recorded two CD’s with Maynard Ferguson, 1987-91.
Dave plays drums on four of Michael Bublé’s CD’s including Bublé’s notable version of “Moondance”. Dave has played drums on the FOX TV show “Family Guy” and on the recent series of Pixar shorts, "Forky Asks A Question". Dave is the drummer on nine of Cheryl Bentyne’s (of the Manhattan Transfer) CD’s and has done six tours of Japan with Bentyne. Dave sings on two tracks of her CD “Moonlight Serenade” including a scat solo on the song “Tull Tales”, named after Dave! Dave wrote the vocalese lyric for Bentyne’s “All of You” for her 2009 Cole Porter Songbook CD. Dave played with Jack Sheldon’s Quartet and Big Band from 1991 until Jack’s recent passing and on Jack's 2007 CD, “Listen Up”.
Vocally, Tull is more jazzer than pure crooner—think Dave Frishberg, or, perhaps Scatman supreme, Giacomo Gates. He's got solid pipes that invite. His vocal dexterity and word-work is hand-glove with the material throughout. You can't help but really like this Cat.
All About Jazz
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Sat, Apr 11 · 7:30 PM
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Boss Guitars Master Class Series: Jackeline Rago
Whether you're a guitarist, instrumentalist, vocalist, enthusiast, or simply seeking to deepen your knowledge and appreciation of great music, this masterclass series is a priceles…
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Whether you're a guitarist, instrumentalist, vocalist, enthusiast, or simply seeking to deepen your knowledge and appreciation of great music, this masterclass series is a priceless opportunity to learn directly from some of the greats of our time. Sign up for one or all and garner the diverse wealth of knowledge and experience these legends will be sharing. Open to all ages and levels of experience.
This month the featured artist is Jackeline Rago. Jackeline Rago is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, producer and educator who specializes in Venezuelan Folk-Music as well as music from other countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. Jackeline Rago is the artistic and musical director of the "Venezuelan Music Project" and a founding member of the"VNote Ensemble", bands which she travels and performs with in an ongoing basis. She was also a founding member of “Altazor” (Nueva Canción ensemble),” Wild Mango” (world beat music), “Keith Terry & Crosspulse” (world percussion) and “Trio Altamira” (contemporary Latin American music).
Just recently, Rago received the “Award of Excellence in Music“ given by the Mission Cultural Center for the Latino Arts in its 30th Anniversary, in San Francisco, CA. Additionally, Jackeline is a recipient of awards and grants from the Rockefeller Foundation, California Arts Council, Meet the Composer/Readers Digest Commissioning Program, The National Endowment for the Arts, the Lila Wallace Readers Digest Foundation and AIM (Adventures in Music program sponsored by the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra). Furthermore, Rago was an Artist in Residence of the State of California from 1989 to 2001.
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Sun, Apr 12 · 2:00 PM
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Eli Howell Group
Trombonist, composer, and educator Eli Howell was born in Los Angeles, California. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University in 2023 and his Masters Degree in …
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Trombonist, composer, and educator Eli Howell was born in Los Angeles, California. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University in 2023 and his Masters Degree in 2025 as a graduate assistant to Guggenheim Fellow Michael Dease. He has been recognized as a two time finalist for the International Trombone Festival Jazz Competition, American Trombone Workshop Jazz Competition and led the award winning MSU Jazz Trombone ensemble who won the 2024 Kai Winding Jazz Ensemble Competition.
Eli has had the pleasure of performing all over the world in amazing venues such as The Hollywood Bowl, Birdland Jazz Club, the Detroit Jazz Festival, the Chengdu International Music Festival held in Chengdu China and many more. Eli has had the pleasure of collaborating with amazing musicians such as Christian McBride, Kurt Elling, Lewis Nash, Steve Davis, Renee Rosnes, Gerald Clayton, Bob James, Ulysses Owens Jr., Bill Cundliffe, and Walter Blanding Jr.
Along with being an accomplished player, he is an award winning composer and arranger. He has been commissioned to arrange music for high name artists such as Carmen Bradford, Michael Dease, and Rodney Whitaker. In 2026, Eli realeased his debut record entitled ‘Steps Taken’ which features an all star cast of Downbeat and Grammy award winning musicians such as Brian Lynch, Sharel Cassity, Wycliffe Gordon, Ulysses Owens Jr, Rodney Whitaker, and Michael Dease.
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Thu, Apr 16 · 7:30 PM
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Spike Sikes & His Awesome Hotcakes
Like hotcakes themselves, the music Spike’s Awesome Hotcakes plays goes by many names. Soul. Swing. Rhythm & Blues. Jazz. Jump. It’s a sound that’s classic and simple, but when it’…
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Like hotcakes themselves, the music Spike’s Awesome Hotcakes plays goes by many names. Soul. Swing. Rhythm & Blues. Jazz. Jump. It’s a sound that’s classic and simple, but when it’s done right, it hits the spot, and has you grinning from ear to ear.
Spike grew up in El Paso, TX, studied jazz at The University of North Texas, started The Spike Band in 2004, recorded three albums with them, joined the Coast Guard in 2008, continued playing music wherever he was stationed (Maine, NorCal, and New Orleans), and formed Awesome Hotcakes in 2014. Some of his biggest influences include Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Van Morrison, Cleanhead Vinson, Gatemouth Brown, Lightnin Hopkins and Albert Ayler. Spike likes his coffee cold, black, and made with chicory.
From the Texas blues joints he cut his teeth in to the funky halls of New Orleans, he was always studying the music, trying to find just the right recipe. It makes perfect sense that he found his bandmates in Sonoma County, a music scene that has fostered many eclectic artists for decades.
What he didn’t know was how hungry audiences were for “this kind of music.” You might say they’ve been eating it up like…Hotcakes!
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Fri, Apr 17 · 7:30 PM
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Marcus Shelby Group presents the music of Charles Mingus
Marcus Shelby and his Sextet return to the Sound Room to present “Conversation: The Language of Charles Mingus”. The program will include rarely performed Mingus compositions, exce…
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Marcus Shelby and his Sextet return to the Sound Room to present “Conversation: The Language of Charles Mingus”. The program will include rarely performed Mingus compositions, excerpts from “Beneath the Underdog”, film clips, and commentary by bandleader and bassist Marcus Shelby.
Charles Mingus was one of the most influential and prolific composers and bassists in the history of American music. His music was a critical part of the of the Civil Rights movement, fusing lyrics, chants, and shouts with inventive and layered melodies. His harmonic language reflected a piercing mood that was an extension of his colorful character and personality often under attack by racism and social injustices. “Conversation: The Language of Charles Mingus” includes rarely performed Mingus compositions written between 1950-1960, excerpts and other writings by Mingus, and archival film clips providing listeners with a powerful deep dive into the creative life of one of the greatest artists of the 20th Century.
Marcus Shelby Sextet
Darren Johnston (trumpet)
Tony Peebles (alto)
Danny Lubin- Laden (trombone)
Greg Jacobs (piano)
Jemal Ramirez (drums)
Charles Mingus Jr. was an American jazz upright bassist, composer, bandleader, pianist & author. He is considered one of the greatest jazz musicians and composers in history with a career spanning three decades and collaborations with other jazz greats such as Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Max Roach & Eric Dolphy. Mingus's work ranged from advanced bebop and avant garde with small and mid size ensembles to pioneering the post-bop style and pioneering the progressive big band experiments.
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Sat, Apr 18 · 7:30 PM
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Pretty Good Stories
In the mood for a good true story? Look no further.
Pretty Good Stories is… …stand-up for artsy people …entertaining oversharing …deep dives into moments that shape our lives, bot…
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In the mood for a good true story? Look no further.
Pretty Good Stories is… …stand-up for artsy people …entertaining oversharing …deep dives into moments that shape our lives, both small and large …all coupled with some live music to smooth the edges.
At Pretty Good Stories, Hosts Beau Ryder Davis and Tom Darci bring you a selection of the best storytellers from the Bay Area and beyond to present true stories in longer form. Stories that make you laugh, cry, and feel connection to all that makes us human. Plus, there’s music.
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Wed, Apr 22 · 7:30 PM
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Jazz Mafia: The Beatles Reimagined with Otis McDonald
Following their sold-out Stevie Wonder Reimagined and Prince Reimagined shows, Jazz Mafia returns with a new project exploring the music of The Beatles through a modern lens. Helme…
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Following their sold-out Stevie Wonder Reimagined and Prince Reimagined shows, Jazz Mafia returns with a new project exploring the music of The Beatles through a modern lens. Helmed by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Otis McDonald and featuring Jazz Mafia’s core acoustic ensemble, the show reframes the band’s legendary catalog with fresh grooves, inventive arrangements, and unexpected musical backdrops.
What might The Beatles sound like if they were an emerging band today?
Otis McDonald – vocals, guitar, keys Mike Olmos – trumpet Tommy Occhiuto – sax Adam Theis – trombone Colin Hogan – keys Josh Thurston Milgrom – upright bass Henry Plumb – drums
Jazz Mafia is a wrecking crew of musicians, composers, and producers whose music, media, and curated experiences shape tastes and elevate the community. In the year 2000, trombonist, bassist, composer, arranger, and producer Adam Theis co-founded Jazz Mafia – an eclectic artist collective of forward-thinking and accomplished players in Electro, Hip-Hop, World, Classical, and Jazz. Jazz Mafia is a prolific staple of the quintessential San Francisco sound, uniting creative and accomplished Bay Area instrumentalists, vocalists, MCs, composers, and arrangers.
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Fri, Apr 24 · 7:30 PM
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Jules Leyhe with The Guitarsonists
The Guitarsonists is a stellar guitar trio bringing you some of the best Blues! The Guitarsonists is Jules Leyhe, Mike Schermer and John Del Toro Richardson.
Jules is one of the w…
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The Guitarsonists is a stellar guitar trio bringing you some of the best Blues! The Guitarsonists is Jules Leyhe, Mike Schermer and John Del Toro Richardson.
Jules is one of the world’s foremost blues slide-guitar players—so much so that even Premier Guitar magazine called his music “the best blues slide licks since Derek Trucks, maybe even Duane Allman.” His band is also top-notch - featuring Ian McArldle on paino, Isaac Schwartz on drums and renowned bassist Matt Roades.
Mighty Mike Schermer has been touring and recording for well over 30 years with such legendary figures as Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Marcia Ball, Bonnie Raitt, Maria Muldaur, Howard Tate, Angela Strehli and many more. He has also carved out a solid solo career, releasing 8 critically acclaimed albums and garnering a ton of attention for his songwriting in particular. Schermer’s songs have been covered by blues award recipients Tommy Castro, Billy Price and the late Frank Bey to name just a few. His autobiographical single “My Big Sister’s Radio” was recently hand-picked by none other than Bruce Springsteen to be included in The Boss’s “From My House to Yours” on Sirius/XM’s and is now in regular rotation! His songs and albums have been nominated for multiple awards and he has performed in all 50 US States and 25 countries around the world in a journey that is far from over.
Jonn Del Toro Richardson grew up around Houston, Texas, and you can hear it in every note he sings and plays. You can hear the Latin music that is his birthright and the influence of the country and R&B music that was played in his house, and particularly the blues that drifted strongly over his grandparents’ backyard fence from the next neighborhood and took hold with Jonn to be the centerpiece of his musical identity. John has performed with many of his blues heroes, like Albert King and Otis Taylor. Blessed with a blistering axe and killer vocal chops with considerable soul and range, Richardson brings a “Big Ole” slab of smoking modern Texas swagger and swing to his stage performances.
Tickets at Jules Leyhe with The Guitarsonists
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Thu, Apr 30 · 7:30 PM
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The Sound Room
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Oakland
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The Sound Room
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2026-03-20 09:35 |