The Monday night parties, hosted by DJ Slowpoke, have become a platform for up-and-coming local artists to get their tracks heard.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Orchestra Gold to perform its Malian grooves at Bandcamp
The Oakland-based group will perform songs from its new album, ‘Medicine,’ at the downtown record store on Friday, Jan. 20.
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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.’
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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.
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‘Evolutionary Blues,’ a film about West Oakland’s musical legacy, returns at the Grand Lake Theatre
Some of the pioneers featured in the doc have passed away since the film debuted in 2017. But you can learn their stories at a special screening next Thursday.
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‘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.
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The flamenco soul of David McLean
The Oakland guitarist—an essential player in the Bay Area’s vibrant flamenco scene—performs Sunday at The Sound Room.
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After a rough year, Geoffrey’s Inner Circle to relaunch Sunday night jazz sessions
The club’s owner, Geoffrey Pete, has been a mainstay of the Oakland music scene since the 1970s.
