The Kelly Green Quartet is a New York City-based jazz ensemble led by pianist, vocalist, and composer Kelly Green. Known for blending traditional jazz standards with "outside-the-box" original compositions, the group is celebrated for its tight-knit chemistry and immersive storytelling Kelly Green | Piano & Voice Luca Soul Rosenfeld | Bass Evan Hyde | Drums Elijah J....
The Kelly Green Quartet is a New York City-based jazz ensemble led by pianist, vocalist, and composer Kelly Green. Known for blending traditional jazz standards with "outside-the-box" original compositions, the group is celebrated for its tight-knit chemistry and immersive storytelling Kelly Green | Piano & Voice Luca Soul Rosenfeld | Bass Evan Hyde | Drums Elijah J....
Join us for a night of captivating live music as GamperDrums presents a stellar ensemble featuring Brian Pardo on guitar, John R. Burr on piano, Marina Crouss on vocals, Ruth Davies on bass, and Chris Gamper on drums. Blending elements of jazz, soul, and improvisational music, this dynamic group delivers expressive grooves, rich harmonies, and...
The N. T. B. Collective is a Bay Area based jazz fusion group merging sounds and styles from all over the world. The N.T.B. trio, which will be featured for this event, is comprised of drums, bass, and piano. Each musician is highly accomplished; coming together to generate a unique musical energy. N.T.B. has been...
FAGJAZZ is a queer and trans POC-led collective based and founded in Oakland. FAGJAZZ was created for queer musicians/artists to connect, collaborate, and support each other outside of cisheteronormative spaces. The first release, The Strayhorn Sessions Vol. 1, celebrates the life and music of one the most cherished queer ancestors: Billy Strayhorn. Beyond the record...
FAGJAZZ is a queer and trans POC-led collective based and founded in Oakland. FAGJAZZ was created for queer musicians/artists to connect, collaborate, and support each other outside of cisheteronormative spaces. The first release, The Strayhorn Sessions Vol. 1, celebrates the life and music of one the most cherished queer ancestors: Billy Strayhorn. Beyond the record...
“Singer Tyreek McDole became the second man to win the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. (2023)” - Michael Barris, Downbeat Magazine HVLT is a forward-thinking electric ensemble that explores modern hip-hop, pop, R&B, and folk through the improvisational language and discipline of jazz. Rooted in deep musicianship and collective listening, the band reimagines...
“Singer Tyreek McDole became the second man to win the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. (2023)” - Michael Barris, Downbeat Magazine HVLT is a forward-thinking electric ensemble that explores modern hip-hop, pop, R&B, and folk through the improvisational language and discipline of jazz. Rooted in deep musicianship and collective listening, the band reimagines...
Kevin Person Jr. has been captivating audiences with his piano artistry for over two decades. His journey began with a spark of inspiration, ignited by jazz, when his father encouraged him to join the renowned jazz program at Alta Sierra Middle School under the guidance of Paul Lucckesi. During his teenage years, Kevin's musical horizons...
“Singer Tyreek McDole became the second man to win the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. (2023)” - Michael Barris, Downbeat Magazine HVLT is a forward-thinking electric ensemble that explores modern hip-hop, pop, R&B, and folk through the improvisational language and discipline of jazz. Rooted in deep musicianship and collective listening, the band reimagines...
“Singer Tyreek McDole became the second man to win the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. (2023)” - Michael Barris, Downbeat Magazine HVLT is a forward-thinking electric ensemble that explores modern hip-hop, pop, R&B, and folk through the improvisational language and discipline of jazz. Rooted in deep musicianship and collective listening, the band reimagines...
As a pianist, composer, and bandleader, Anne Sajdera, is a creative force whose music encompasses an unusually far-flung array of traditions. Known for her burnished lyricism, she melds American and Brazilian jazz with her training in European classical music, creating an utterly personal sound that’s melodically verdant, harmonically sophisticated and rhythmically compelling. Her first release, Azul (Bijuri Records, 2012)...
“Singer Tyreek McDole became the second man to win the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. (2023)” - Michael Barris, Downbeat Magazine HVLT is a forward-thinking electric ensemble that explores modern hip-hop, pop, R&B, and folk through the improvisational language and discipline of jazz. Rooted in deep musicianship and collective listening, the band reimagines...
As a pianist, composer, and bandleader, Anne Sajdera, is a creative force whose music encompasses an unusually far-flung array of traditions. Known for her burnished lyricism, she melds American and Brazilian jazz with her training in European classical music, creating an utterly personal sound that’s melodically verdant, harmonically sophisticated and rhythmically compelling. Her first release, Azul (Bijuri Records, 2012)...
“Singer Tyreek McDole became the second man to win the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. (2023)” - Michael Barris, Downbeat Magazine HVLT is a forward-thinking electric ensemble that explores modern hip-hop, pop, R&B, and folk through the improvisational language and discipline of jazz. Rooted in deep musicianship and collective listening, the band reimagines...
Join us for a night of captivating live music as GamperDrums presents a stellar ensemble featuring Brian Pardo on guitar, John R. Burr on piano, Marina Crouss on vocals, Ruth Davies on bass, and Chris Gamper on drums. Blending elements of jazz, soul, and improvisational music, this dynamic group delivers expressive grooves, rich harmonies, and...
Fault Line Trio is one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic and innovative crossover jazz projects! Swing, R&B, and sophisticated grooves. Featuring Jay Sanders - piano and keys, Lukas Vesely - bass, and Brian Fishler - drums.
Christopher Gamper, an immensely versatile, dynamic, and talented drummer who goes way beyond genres and stylistic boundaries. About his performance: Gamper’s versatility, dynamics, passion, and precision were on full display. He is clearly a formidable collaborator, a chameleon who ingeniously adapts and shapes the music and mood of the song in symbiotic relationship to the...
Seattle based guitarist Andy Coe (ACB, Skerik Band, McTuff) and drummer D'Vonne Lewis (Digable Planets, McTuff, Industrial Revelation) join forces with Portland keyboardist Galen Clark (Outer Orbit, Trio Subtonic, Sleater-Kinney) for a blend of pocket heavy organ trio funk and psychedelic mind bending groove music. The resulting sound fuses high energy synth bass heavy funk...
Seattle based guitarist Andy Coe (ACB, Skerik Band, McTuff) and drummer D'Vonne Lewis (Digable Planets, McTuff, Industrial Revelation) join forces with Portland keyboardist Galen Clark (Outer Orbit, Trio Subtonic, Sleater-Kinney) for a blend of pocket heavy organ trio funk and psychedelic mind bending groove music. The resulting sound fuses high energy synth bass heavy funk...
The Jaycie Grady Quintet is a San Francisco-based jazz ensemble led by drummer Jaycie (JC) Grady. The Jaycie Grady Quintet primarily plays contemporary jazz. Their style is rooted in traditional jazz fundamentals but incorporates modern elements and diverse instrumentation, such as the violin. Jaycie Grady: Drums Leela Paymai: Bass Julian Lopez: Piano Nathan Sariowan: Violin Ethan Buck: Alto Saxophone
Seattle based guitarist Andy Coe (ACB, Skerik Band, McTuff) and drummer D'Vonne Lewis (Digable Planets, McTuff, Industrial Revelation) join forces with Portland keyboardist Galen Clark (Outer Orbit, Trio Subtonic, Sleater-Kinney) for a blend of pocket heavy organ trio funk and psychedelic mind bending groove music. The resulting sound fuses high energy synth bass heavy funk...
The Jaycie Grady Quintet is a San Francisco-based jazz ensemble led by drummer Jaycie (JC) Grady. The Jaycie Grady Quintet primarily plays contemporary jazz. Their style is rooted in traditional jazz fundamentals but incorporates modern elements and diverse instrumentation, such as the violin. Jaycie Grady: Drums Leela Paymai: Bass Julian Lopez: Piano Nathan Sariowan: Violin Ethan Buck: Alto Saxophone
Mara Fox's Foxtet is a San Francisco-based jazz ensemble led by trombonist Mara Fox. The group typically performs a mix of hard bop, contemporary jazz, and original compositions. Mara Fox | Trombone Kasey Knudsen | Alto Lee Bloom | Piano Carla Kaufman | Bass Alexey Berlind | Drums Daria Nile | Voice
Seattle based guitarist Andy Coe (ACB, Skerik Band, McTuff) and drummer D'Vonne Lewis (Digable Planets, McTuff, Industrial Revelation) join forces with Portland keyboardist Galen Clark (Outer Orbit, Trio Subtonic, Sleater-Kinney) for a blend of pocket heavy organ trio funk and psychedelic mind bending groove music. The resulting sound fuses high energy synth bass heavy funk...