Wampa is an electric and eclectic trio of fender rhodes, electric bass and drums that plays a mix of jazz standard tunes in odd time signatures and some popular tunes from the 60s and 70s that lend themselves to a jazz format and improvisatory exploration. Wampa mixes jazz, funk, rock and pop into a nice […]
Wampa is an electric and eclectic trio of fender rhodes, electric bass and drums that plays a mix of jazz standard tunes in odd time signatures and some popular tunes from the 60s and 70s that lend themselves to a jazz format and improvisatory exploration. Wampa mixes jazz, funk, rock and pop into a nice […]
Contemporary jazz pianist, keyboardist and composer, Peter Horvath has been perfecting his craft since the age of six when he began taking classical piano lessons. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he attended the Bela Bartok Conservatory of Music. At age 17, he won the National Jazz Combo Competition in Hungary and two years later moved to […]
Contemporary jazz pianist, keyboardist and composer, Peter Horvath has been perfecting his craft since the age of six when he began taking classical piano lessons. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he attended the Bela Bartok Conservatory of Music. At age 17, he won the National Jazz Combo Competition in Hungary and two years later moved to […]
Nathan Bickart is a pianist, composer, and educator based in California. Nathan crafts sensitive, visceral, warm music that insists upon the inherent goodness of all life on Earth. His compositions navigate the inner spaces between jazz, soul, gospel, and folk music; these influences are sown together to create a performance that is welcoming, joyful, and […]
Nathan Bickart is a pianist, composer, and educator based in California. Nathan crafts sensitive, visceral, warm music that insists upon the inherent goodness of all life on Earth. His compositions navigate the inner spaces between jazz, soul, gospel, and folk music; these influences are sown together to create a performance that is welcoming, joyful, and […]
Adam Klipple rhodes James Small drums Giulio Cetto bass Jesse Levit sax Adam, known for recording and touring with some of jazz and hip-hop’s biggest stars, as well as studying music from around the world, brings these interests together in his original music. His compositions are inspired by jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop, as well as […]
Adam Klipple rhodes James Small drums Giulio Cetto bass Jesse Levit sax Adam, known for recording and touring with some of jazz and hip-hop’s biggest stars, as well as studying music from around the world, brings these interests together in his original music. His compositions are inspired by jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop, as well as […]
Dan Berkson is a California-based jazz pianist, composer, and electronic music producer originally hailing from Chicago, a long-time resident of London, and Trinity Laban Conservatoire alum. His latest project “Dialogues”, recorded in north London’s Livingston Studios four days before moving to Oakland, California, is a conversation between his past and future self. It’s a retrospective on time […]
Dan Berkson is a California-based jazz pianist, composer, and electronic music producer originally hailing from Chicago, a long-time resident of London, and Trinity Laban Conservatoire alum. His latest project “Dialogues”, recorded in north London’s Livingston Studios four days before moving to Oakland, California, is a conversation between his past and future self. It’s a retrospective on time […]
Having established a career recording and touring as a keyboardist for Lauryn Hill, Sheila E, Ledisi and Michael Franti, Mike Blankenship melds the sounds of jazz, R+B, hip hop and gospel into a powerful musical journey that transports, evokes and engages. \Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Mike has now been performing professionally for […]
Having established a career recording and touring as a keyboardist for Lauryn Hill, Sheila E, Ledisi and Michael Franti, Mike Blankenship melds the sounds of jazz, R+B, hip hop and gospel into a powerful musical journey that transports, evokes and engages. \Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Mike has now been performing professionally for […]
A monthly series co-presented by Oakland’s Sound Room, The Singer’s Lounge is a new series that grew out of the backyard hangout sing-a-longs thrown by some of the Bay Area’s most accomplished vocalists. Hosted by versatile singer Lilan Kane, every Singer’s Lounge will feature four different vocalists doing what they do best – Belting! Whether […]
A monthly series co-presented by Oakland’s Sound Room, The Singer’s Lounge is a new series that grew out of the backyard hangout sing-a-longs thrown by some of the Bay Area’s most accomplished vocalists. Hosted by versatile singer Lilan Kane, every Singer’s Lounge will feature four different vocalists doing what they do best – Belting! Whether […]
Erik Jekabson is a freelance trumpet player, composer, arranger and educator who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is equally busy playing and composing for different bands, leading his own groups, (the Erik Jekabson Sextet, the String-tet and the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra) teaching a wide variety of students and running the Young Musicians […]
Erik Jekabson is a freelance trumpet player, composer, arranger and educator who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is equally busy playing and composing for different bands, leading his own groups, (the Erik Jekabson Sextet, the String-tet and the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra) teaching a wide variety of students and running the Young Musicians […]
Sylvia Cuenca is an active drummer on the New York jazz scene who is contributing outstanding performances in a variety of situations. She has had the honor of sharing the bandstand with saxophone legend Joe Henderson for 4 years and trumpet legend Clark Terry for 17 years. Cuenca has also performed with such jazz luminaries […]
Sylvia Cuenca is an active drummer on the New York jazz scene who is contributing outstanding performances in a variety of situations. She has had the honor of sharing the bandstand with saxophone legend Joe Henderson for 4 years and trumpet legend Clark Terry for 17 years. Cuenca has also performed with such jazz luminaries […]
Charles Unger on alto and tenor Sax. Funky and super lively jazz! A major force in the music scene of the San Francisco Bay area for the last 40 years, saxophonist Charles Unger is a musical institution. He is known for his exuberant style and talent, and for a stage show that is unforgettable. A […]
Charles Unger on alto and tenor Sax. Funky and super lively jazz! A major force in the music scene of the San Francisco Bay area for the last 40 years, saxophonist Charles Unger is a musical institution. He is known for his exuberant style and talent, and for a stage show that is unforgettable. A […]
Billy Edwards is an up and coming bassist under the mentorship of Buster Williams. Billy plays professionally with artists such as Bruce Forman, Calvin Keys, Sylvia Cuenca, Roy McCurdy, Ralph Moore, Blaque Dynamite, Casey Benjamin, Dennis Chambers, Gary Bartz, Roman Filiu, and Faye Carol. Sylvia Cuenca is an active drummer on the New York […]
Billy Edwards is an up and coming bassist under the mentorship of Buster Williams. Billy plays professionally with artists such as Bruce Forman, Calvin Keys, Sylvia Cuenca, Roy McCurdy, Ralph Moore, Blaque Dynamite, Casey Benjamin, Dennis Chambers, Gary Bartz, Roman Filiu, and Faye Carol. Sylvia Cuenca is an active drummer on the New York […]
Christelle Durandy fuses Afro-Caribbean, jazz and other polyrhythmic sounds in a provocative exploration of the African diaspora’s diffuse and powerful musical energy – a multicultural complexity Christelle herself embodies, having been raised in France by a mother from Reunion Island and a father from Guadeloupe. Christelle currently fronts her Afro-Caribbean ensemble Sanktet (a play on […]
Hey Y'all!! My name is Tenia Nelson, and I live, eat, and breathe music!! As a LifeForce Jazz Records artist, pianist, percussionist, composer and arranger, and educator, I have 20 years (plus) teaching experience in ALL levels of education (Early Childhood through University). At the present time, I teach privately in my music studio, teach […]
Hey Y’all!! My name is Tenia Nelson, and I live, eat, and breathe music!! As a LifeForce Jazz Records artist, pianist, percussionist, composer and arranger, and educator, I have 20 years (plus) teaching experience in ALL levels of education (Early Childhood through University). At the present time, I teach privately in my music studio, teach […]
Note: This show is a free event being held at Fulton Plaza – 100 Fulton St. After 25 years as the lead vocalist for Santana, Tony Lindsay has garnered 11 Grammy awards, traveled on several world tours and recorded on seven CDs: Milagro (1992), Supernatural (1999), Shaman (2002), Ceremony (2003) and Food for Thought (2004), […]
Michael O’Neill is a mainstay on the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, O’Neill began a career in biology and soon went on to graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in Insect Physiology at Texas A&M University. But music remained a powerful draw, and when he wasn’t studying, he was […]
Michael O’Neill is a mainstay on the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, O’Neill began a career in biology and soon went on to graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in Insect Physiology at Texas A&M University. But music remained a powerful draw, and when he wasn’t studying, he was […]
From Dallas, TX and graduated from the University of North Texas in Denton with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar Performance, Kelyn has played professionally since the age of 16 and has performed with or opened for such luminous musicians as Lucky Peterson, Wynton Marsalis, Archie Shepp, Bernie Worrell, Dolly Parton, Stanley Clarke, Snarky […]
From Dallas, TX and graduated from the University of North Texas in Denton with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar Performance, Kelyn has played professionally since the age of 16 and has performed with or opened for such luminous musicians as Lucky Peterson, Wynton Marsalis, Archie Shepp, Bernie Worrell, Dolly Parton, Stanley Clarke, Snarky […]
“One of the most accomplished young firebrands on the scene” - SFJAZZ • Saxophonist STEVEN LUGERNER continues his explorations of the music of jazz legend Jackie McLean with JACKNIFE, a hard-hitting West Coast post-bop quintet. Exploring tunes from McLean’s seminal early- and mid-1960s Blue Note albums, Jacknife brings together a formidable cast of rising talent […]
“One of the most accomplished young firebrands on the scene” – SFJAZZ • Saxophonist STEVEN LUGERNER continues his explorations of the music of jazz legend Jackie McLean with JACKNIFE, a hard-hitting West Coast post-bop quintet. Exploring tunes from McLean’s seminal early- and mid-1960s Blue Note albums, Jacknife brings together a formidable cast of rising talent […]
Jazz saxophonist and composer Dennis Mitcheltree has just released his 6th album as a leader, "Golden Rule". Mitcheltree is a mainstay of the tenor saxophone, having been based in New York City from 1987-2007 and in Los Angeles from 2007 to the present. Dennis has performed and recorded with masters of the jazz world: Clark […]
Jazz saxophonist and composer Dennis Mitcheltree has just released his 6th album as a leader, “Golden Rule”. Mitcheltree is a mainstay of the tenor saxophone, having been based in New York City from 1987-2007 and in Los Angeles from 2007 to the present. Dennis has performed and recorded with masters of the jazz world: Clark […]
Swing. Jump Blues. Vintage Lounge. Boogie Woogie. Established in 2017, the Alpha Rhythm Kings have created quite a stir with music fans, having crafted an exciting, King Size California sound, with what Roots Music Magazine No Depression calls “the badge of authenticity”. The band’s top quality musicians, with Robert Dehlinger’s “exhilarating” trumpet and “magnetic” singing (Jazz Corner) leading the way, are […]
Swing. Jump Blues. Vintage Lounge. Boogie Woogie. Established in 2017, the Alpha Rhythm Kings have created quite a stir with music fans, having crafted an exciting, King Size California sound, with what Roots Music Magazine No Depression calls “the badge of authenticity”. The band’s top quality musicians, with Robert Dehlinger’s “exhilarating” trumpet and “magnetic” singing (Jazz Corner) leading the way, are […]
The Alchemist Quintet performs modern jazz, mostly originals, with diverse influences. Doug Pet - saxophone Michele Walther - violin John Kiskaddon - piano Ted Burik - bass Greg German - drums Notes on a page are bent, reshaped, reimagined. Simple elements become more valuable. You might hear a middle ages English dance, an Indian raga, […]
The Alchemist Quintet performs modern jazz, mostly originals, with diverse influences. Doug Pet – saxophone Michele Walther – violin John Kiskaddon – piano Ted Burik – bass Greg German – drums Notes on a page are bent, reshaped, reimagined. Simple elements become more valuable. You might hear a middle ages English dance, an Indian raga, […]
Matei Predescu is a Brooklyn-based pianist and composer with deep ties to the Bay Area. Born in Santa Clara, Matei has been nurtured by the Bay Area music scene from his early studies with jazz piano legend Amonte Jon Parsons. Today, Matei’s music explores diverse styles of improvisation and composition while rooted in traditions of […]
Matei Predescu is a Brooklyn-based pianist and composer with deep ties to the Bay Area. Born in Santa Clara, Matei has been nurtured by the Bay Area music scene from his early studies with jazz piano legend Amonte Jon Parsons. Today, Matei’s music explores diverse styles of improvisation and composition while rooted in traditions of […]
Michael Echaniz is one of the brightest musicians, composers, and artists emerging from the West Coast. A pianist since five, Michael has studied music at California Jazz Conservatory (B.M.), and CalArts (MFA). Michael is an avid performer, playing and recording alongside internationally renowned artists and pillars of the Bay Area music scene such as Jeff […]
Michael Echaniz is one of the brightest musicians, composers, and artists emerging from the West Coast. A pianist since five, Michael has studied music at California Jazz Conservatory (B.M.), and CalArts (MFA). Michael is an avid performer, playing and recording alongside internationally renowned artists and pillars of the Bay Area music scene such as Jeff […]
Daniel Riera is a flutist, bassist, wind-controllerist, synthesist, producer, composer and sound designer from San Francisco, CA. He is active as a stage performer with his jazz-fusion quartet the Daniel Riera Ensemble and as musical director for latin-alternative group Soltrón. He also performs with jazz-soul artists Rebirth Canal, Kev Choice, Martin Luther McCoy and Indian […]
Daniel Riera is a flutist, bassist, wind-controllerist, synthesist, producer, composer and sound designer from San Francisco, CA. He is active as a stage performer with his jazz-fusion quartet the Daniel Riera Ensemble and as musical director for latin-alternative group Soltrón. He also performs with jazz-soul artists Rebirth Canal, Kev Choice, Martin Luther McCoy and Indian […]
The Harvey Wainapel Quartet will present a mix of original jazz compositions, creatively re-arranged standard tunes, tunes we believe SHOULD be standards, plus some Brazilian spice! Saxophonist/clarinetist HARVEY WAINAPEL, based in Berkeley California, has his feet firmly planted in two musical worlds. His jazz experience has led to performances and/or recordings with the likes of […]
The Harvey Wainapel Quartet will present a mix of original jazz compositions, creatively re-arranged standard tunes, tunes we believe SHOULD be standards, plus some Brazilian spice! Saxophonist/clarinetist HARVEY WAINAPEL, based in Berkeley California, has his feet firmly planted in two musical worlds. His jazz experience has led to performances and/or recordings with the likes of […]
Bay-area born and bred, jazz and gospel trained, and internationally respected, Valerie Troutt is a musical collagist, borrowing from ancestral centuries of sound, channeling spirits, and delivering the stories of our love, loss, and lives. There’s a light in this unapologetically unconventional artist/teacher/activist for whom art and activism are intertwined. Within this spiritual and social […]
Bay-area born and bred, jazz and gospel trained, and internationally respected, Valerie Troutt is a musical collagist, borrowing from ancestral centuries of sound, channeling spirits, and delivering the stories of our love, loss, and lives. There’s a light in this unapologetically unconventional artist/teacher/activist for whom art and activism are intertwined. Within this spiritual and social […]
Cosmo Alleycats If you pass a San Francisco bar on a Friday night with a great long line of expectant patrons out front, chances are they’re all waiting to be propelled into the sonic time warp of a Cosmo Alleycats performance inside. Cosmo Alleycats have been a favorite of the San Francisco music scene since […]
Cosmo Alleycats If you pass a San Francisco bar on a Friday night with a great long line of expectant patrons out front, chances are they’re all waiting to be propelled into the sonic time warp of a Cosmo Alleycats performance inside. Cosmo Alleycats have been a favorite of the San Francisco music scene since […]
Tomoko Funaki was born in Japan into a musical family. Like her mother, a violinist for a symphony orchestra in Japan, Tomoko began as a classical musician studying violin with the Suzuki Method at the age of 4. By age 16, her musical interests broadened and she picked up the flute, her father’s instrument. Tomoko […]
Tomoko Funaki was born in Japan into a musical family. Like her mother, a violinist for a symphony orchestra in Japan, Tomoko began as a classical musician studying violin with the Suzuki Method at the age of 4. By age 16, her musical interests broadened and she picked up the flute, her father’s instrument. Tomoko […]
With persistence and diligence Damon Jamal Taylor aka "Dame Drummer" is making his way in the music industry. His musical contributions have reached people all over the world. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and since moving to Oakland, California in 2012 he has toured and worked with a long list of artists including Martin […]
With persistence and diligence Damon Jamal Taylor aka “Dame Drummer” is making his way in the music industry. His musical contributions have reached people all over the world. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and since moving to Oakland, California in 2012 he has toured and worked with a long list of artists including Martin […]
As a multi-instrumentalist and composer, Steven Lugerner lives in San Francisco and maintains musical ties to the Los Angeles, Chicago & New York City music scenes. As a bandleader, Lugerner leads both SLUGish Ensemble, an amoeba-like ensemble dedicated to original compositions & arrangements in addition to JACKNIFE, a hard-hitting post-bop quintet dedicated to the music […]
As a multi-instrumentalist and composer, Steven Lugerner lives in San Francisco and maintains musical ties to the Los Angeles, Chicago & New York City music scenes. As a bandleader, Lugerner leads both SLUGish Ensemble, an amoeba-like ensemble dedicated to original compositions & arrangements in addition to JACKNIFE, a hard-hitting post-bop quintet dedicated to the music […]
Charles Unger on alto and tenor Sax. Funky and super lively jazz! A major force in the music scene of the San Francisco Bay area for the last 40 years, saxophonist Charles Unger is a musical institution. He is known for his exuberant style and talent, and for a stage show that is unforgettable. A […]
Charles Unger on alto and tenor Sax. Funky and super lively jazz! A major force in the music scene of the San Francisco Bay area for the last 40 years, saxophonist Charles Unger is a musical institution. He is known for his exuberant style and talent, and for a stage show that is unforgettable. A […]