Jazz At Intersection at the de Young Musuem
For the third consecutive year, Intersection and the de Young join forces in a unique collaboration to present eight family-friendly outdoor Sunday afternoon performances. Experience some of the most exciting Bay Area jazz musicians in beautiful Golden Gate Park. All performances are FREE and start at 2:30PM Outside at the de Young Café Terrace in [...]
6th Annual Oakland Black LGBT Film Festival
The 6th Annual Oakland Black LGBT Film Festival opened on Thursday evening. We were treated to a showing of the Diana Ross classic “Mahagony” followed by the indie film “Blueprint.” The festival runs through Sunday, 8/17. All films will be held at the Parkway Theater. For a complete film festival, click here. The Spanish Harlem [...]
Jazz On The River Returns to Guerneville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Denise Lamott Public Relations (415) 897-5089 lamoore1@verizon.net JAZZ ON THE RIVER RETURNS TO GUERNEVILLE FOR THE 32ND YEAR ON SEPTEMBER 6 & 7 World-Class Line Up Features George Duke; Bobby Caldwell; Wayman Tisdale; Earl Klugh; Mindi Abair plus Guitars & Saxes: Gerald Albright, Peter White, Jeff Lorber and Jeff Golub Guerneville, [...]
Monterey Jazz Festival Records Release 2nd Collection Of Never-Before-Heard Live Recordings
In its second full slate of archival releases, Monterey Jazz Festival Records (Concord Music Group) has released a new series of never-before-heard concert performances by jazz icons: Art Blakey, Dave Brubeck, Shirley Horn, Tito Puente, Cal Tjader and classic blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon. The new series features the following 6 titles, available now on CD [...]
San Jose Jazz Festival August 8-10
The 19th Annual Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival is this weekend. 1000 performers on 10 stages will be providing wonderful music including jazz, R&B, latin, blues & salsa. I enjoy this festival because you get to see some great local and national acts. Headliners this year include Dr. Lonnie Smith, David Sanborn, Javon Jackson, Les [...]
Friends of Golden Gate Library Jazz on Sundays Series
Friends of Golden Gate Library presents live jazz & blues by the Frank Jackson Quartet featuring jazz legends, Al Obidinski, bass, Akira Tana, drums, and Noel Jewkes, reeds, and yes, Frank on piano & vocals…. Oakland Library – Golden Gate Branch 5606 San Pablo Avenue – at 56th Street Oakland, CA 94608 Doors open at [...]
What are you doing this weekend?
I had the pleasure of hearing drummer Issa Mwongozi (above) for my first time in 2006 with the Young Musicians Program when they performed at the Fillmore Jazz Festival. This young man, who sat not much taller than his drum set, played drums like a jazz legend. I was so inspired by the Young Musicians [...]
2008 Fillmore Jazz Festival this weekend!
The Fillmore Jazz Festival is this weekend from 10am to 6pm today and tomorrow on 3 stages on Fillmore Street. “Blending art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free Jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 90,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend. [...]
51st Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Lineup Announced
51st Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Presented By Verizon September 19 – 21, 2008 Features Groundbreaking And Legendary Artists On 9 Stages For 3 Days Of Nonstop Jazz Entertainment Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Cassandra Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Joshua Redman, Christian McBride, Maceo Parker, Kurt Elling, Ledisi, And More Appear At MJF/51 Vocalists Jamie Cullum, Ryan Shaw, [...]
Singer Ernestine Anderson needs your help
From www.ernestineanderson.com ERNESTINE NEEDS YOUR HELP Dear Friends, We hear stories daily of people who are being forced to foreclose on their homes and it is truly heartbreaking. Recently, celebrities such as Ed McMahon and Evander Holyfield are in foreclosure. Unfortunately, that is a reality for many in this troubled economy and now, it has [...]
“Queenie Pie” at The Oakland Opera Theater
I had the pleasure of photographing the final dress rehearsal for the Duke Ellington musical “Queenie Pie.” I watched the first act of the play and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am hoping to go back this weekend to see the play in its entirety. “Queenie Pie” at the Oakland Metro Operahouse runs through Sunday, May [...]
The 8th Annual Malcolm X Jazz Festival – May 17
During its inaugural year at a new, spacious building in East Oakland’s San Antonio District, EastSideCulturalCenter showcased some of the greatest living jazz royalty who never quite got their due. The center’s 2007 Malcolm X Jazz Festival kicked off with a concert by tenor saxophonist Billy Harper, who recorded a lot of material for the [...]
Clairdee to Perform at Jazz at the Chimes on May 18
MARY D’ORAZI 4499 Piedmont Ave. – Oakland , CA 94611 – Ph: 510/ 228-3218 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLAIRDEE TO PERFORM AT JAZZ AT THE CHIMES MAY 18 “Jazz-inspired storyteller” brings it to Oakland ’s Chapel of the Chimes WHAT: vocalist Clairdee at “Jazz at the Chimes” concert and artist reception WHEN: May 18, 2008 – [...]
Jazz at Pearl’s Remains Open for Business
From Kim Nalley at Jazz at Pearl’s: May.1.2008 Greetings, Thanks for the many phone calls and emails of support that we have received in the past month with concern for Jazz at Pearls. I am pleased to announce that on April 23 we received an 11th hour reprieve and will remain open. We have accepted [...]
Paula West @ The Rrazz Room – The Hotel Nikko – SF
I am a little behind on concerts this season but I definitely do not want to miss seeing Paula West at the new Rrazz Room in The Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. Paula will be playing there through Sunday, March 16. I have been enjoying her music since I saw her perform Oscar Brown’s classic [...]
Capturing The Moment – Jazz & Photography – The Jazzschool in Berkeley Now through March 29
For Immediate Release CAPTURING THE MOMENT: JAZZ & PHOTOGRAPHY A SPECTACULAR EXHIBIT BY PHOTOGRAPHER JAMES KNOX OPEN NOW THROUGH MARCH 29, 2008 AT THE JAZZSCHOOL – BERKELEY , CALIFORNIA BERKELEY, California, January 14, 2008 – The Jazzschool proudly announces the opening of Capturing The Moment – Jazz & Photography, a photography exhibit celebrating the rich [...]
Andy Bey at Yoshi’s Oakland Tonight!
If you happen to be in Oakland tonight, jazz legend Andy Bey will be performing at Yoshi’s Oakland for two shows at 8 and 10pm. It is definitely a show not to be missed.
The Spirit of Giving – A Tribute Concert for Angela Bofill
Award-winning and platinum-selling music producer, musician and songwriter Narada Michael Walden will present The Spirit of Giving, a concert featuring a number of his friends and colleagues, including Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt and Bonnie Hayes. Other musicians performing at The Spirit of Giving include: – R&B and dance hit singer Jeanie Tracy, who was one [...]
The Joint East Bay Mass Choir Holiday Concerts
The Joint East Bay Mass Choir Featuring the Combined Voices of Teri Simmons With Renewed Faith St. Paul AME Church—Elmhurst SDA Church McGee Avenue Baptist Church Church of All Faiths and Christ Union Baptist Church and More! Christmas Musical – “Because of Love” Written by Teri Simmons Saturday, December 15, 10:45 a.m. San Ramon SDA [...]
Yoshi’s San Francisco Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant Announces Grand Opening Date
YOSHI’S SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ CLUB & JAPANESE RESTAURANT ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING DATE AND STELLAR LINE-UP OF PERFORMERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Located at 1330 Fillmore at Eddy Street, on the ground floor of the Fillmore Heritage Center, the nearly completed 420-seat Jazz club & 370-seat Japanese Restaurant is slated to open to the public on November [...]
Frank Jackson Original Compositions – KQED Documentary, “The War: Bay Area Stories”
Here’s something you don’t want to miss, or if you need to, make sure to record to view later. In the recent news are articles on the seven-part series of “The War,” directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, with the first episode, “A Necessary War,” to air Sunday, September 23, at 8 [...]
Anita Baker on tour…
Anita Baker is on tour and below are the tour dates. Hmmmmm…is there a new album in the works? Fri 10/26/07 Saint Louis, MO Fox Theatre Sat 10/27/07 Southaven, MS DeSoto Civic Center Fri 11/02/07 San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Theatre Sat 11/03/07 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Sun 11/04/07 Seattle, WA Marion [...]
MJF Media Alert: Grounds Tickets Selling Fast
MEDIA ALERT! Important Information from the 50th Monterey Jazz Festival Saturday Ground Tickets Gone–Earliest Date in 50 Years! Limited Number of Friday and Sunday Grounds Tickets Still Available. Fans Urged to Buy Friday and Sunday Grounds Tickets Now to Avoid Disappointment. More information at www.montereyjazzfestival.org / (925) 275-9255 ### Timothy Orr Marketing Associate Monterey Jazz [...]
Russian River Jazz Festival Artist Schedule
Please note that the artist times shown below are subject to change without notice. This just gives you a general idea for when your favorites will appear on stage. It also means I need to get on the road early tomorrow. Don’t forget to wear comfortable clothes (it gets hot and dusty up there!!!), bring [...]