“A GREAT NIGHT IN THE FILLMORE”
Benefit Concert for The California Jazz Foundation
John Handy, NEA Jazz Master 2010: Bobby Hutcherson, Tuck & Patti, Denny Zeitlin, The Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet, Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir
Hosted by Rita Moreno, Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winner, legendary singer, dancer, and actress
Master of Ceremonies: [...]
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“A Great Night in the Fillmore” – Benefit Concert for The California Jazz Foundation
Joe Sample and Lalah Hathaway Reunited
Joe Sample – acoustic piano
Lalah Hathaway – vocals
Nick Sample – acoustic bass
Xavier Breaker – drums
Where were you in October 1999 when Joe Sample and Lalah Hathaway appeared together at Yoshi’s Oakland performing song from their The Song Lives On album?
I was there in the crowded audience sitting really close to the stage. It was an [...]
Patti Austin @ Yoshi’s San Francisco November 20-22
I am so excited about seeing Patti Austin tomorrow night at Yoshi’s San Francisco. See you there!
Lizz Wright is coming to the Bay Area – 9/18-20
Vocalist/songwriter Lizz Wright is bringing her sweet music to the Bay Area.
9/18 Dizzy’s Den stage at the Monterey Jazz Festival at 8:30pm
9/19-20 Yoshi’s Oakland – Shows at 8 and 10pm
Photo Credit: James Knox
Rare Feet Light Up San Francisco Nights: The Six Limbs of El Negro
Rare Feet Light Up San Francisco Nights:
The Six Limbs of El Negro
by Wesley Watkins
http://doctorsafewes.blogspot.com/
When Eddie Palmieri, “The Sun of Latin Music”, shines his signature sound on the San Francisco Yoshi’s June 18th – 21st, show-goers will be treated to an exclusive assembly of Latin Jazz luminaries. Among them is one star whose light seldom [...]
Lizz Wright @ Yoshi’s Oakland – March 6-8
By the time I post this entry, you will have bought your tickets already. Or you may be like me and trying to decide how many times you will see her during this run. It has been about 3 years since I have seen Lizz Wright in concert. She is at Yoshi’s this week promoting [...]
Clairdee Live at Yoshi’s Tonight
The incomparable vocalist Clairdee will be performing tonight at Yoshi’s for two shows, 8 and 10pm. I first heard her in concert in 2002. She was sensational and I have been a fan ever since.
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a Vocal/Piano Improvisation Workshop at The Jazzschool taught by Clairdee and pianist Larry Vuckovich. [...]
Wright here, Wright now…
Were you there last night? Did you experience the magic of her beauty and sensual voice? Did she quench your musical thirst with her power and sultriness. Well, if you were not there, you definitely missed a great show but wait, all is not lost. Lizz Wright will be performing at [...]
McCoy Tyner’s Two Week Residency at Yoshi’s
Week 1
McCoy Tyner – Piano
Bobby Hutcherson – Vibraphone
Cecil McBee – Bass
Jack DeJohnette – Drums
McCoy Tyner’s two week residency at Yoshi’s has become a local and favorite tradition. For the past 10 years, for two weeks, the legendary pianist has played with some of the best and brightest talent in the jazz world. This [...]