Presented by Oakland musician and producer Paul Tillman Smith’s Chump Change Records, the new album gathers foundational East Bay R&B, soul and funk players — many of whom will perform this weekend in Berkeley.
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At Oakland’s Lux nightclub, music fans ‘battle’ to determine the best songs
The Monday night parties, hosted by DJ Slowpoke, have become a platform for up-and-coming local artists to get their tracks heard.
Dillon Vado and Amy D, a jazz partnership forged in Oakland
The multi-instrumentalist and singer both have South Bay roots. But they found fertile soil for their musical explorations in the Town.
Tierney Sutton and Tamir Hendelman bring their lyrical jazz to Oakland
The nine-time Grammy-nominated vocalist and sought-after pianist will perform together this week at Piedmont Piano Company.
Yoshi’s Jazz Club owners embroiled in legal battle
A lawsuit filed by co-founder Yoshie Akiba accuses her ex-husband and longtime business partner Kazuo Kajimura of fraud and abuse.
Lilan Kane to celebrate Nancy Wilson with concert at the Sound Room
The Oakland-based vocalist will perform Sunday, backed by an all-star cast of East Bay jazz musicians.
Cuban piano master Chucho Valdés performs this week at the Paramount Theater
SFJAZZ is bringing the Cuban piano legend to Oakland to perform his new suite, ‘La Creación.’
Oakland rapper Bryce Savoy pays homage to his late grandmother in new music video
The visuals for the song “Granny Said” depict his admiration for his grandmother Isabelle Payne-Brown, who passed away this year.
Brookfield Duece maps his journey with audio ‘Coordinates’
The East Oakland rapper and member of Grand Nationxl just dropped a new album.
Goapele to perform back home in Oakland this week
The singer will be debuting songs from her forthcoming album at a run of shows beginning Thursday at Yoshi’s in Jack London Square.
‘The Dynamic Miss’ Faye Carol celebrates Black history, with friends
More than a few jazz luminaries will join the iconic Bay Area singer onstage at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle during a run of shows in February.
New concert series brings cutting-edge jazz to West Oakland
As local venues for experimental music become more rare, the Dresher Ensemble Studio steps in to fill the void.
Shock G’s jazz piano: The Digital Underground frontman’s musicianship will be featured in posthumous album
Gregory Jacobs knack for playing the piano will be on full display in his upcoming release “The Piano Man.”