Friday July 10, 8 pm
DICK HINDMAN ($15)
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One of the Bay Area’s treasured pianists, Dick Hindman is joined by Seward McCain on bass and Colin Bailey on drums for an evening of piano trio magic.

 

Saturday July 11, 8 pm
HAPPY HOUR JAZZ QUINTET ($15)

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Virtuosic local collective acclaimed for its unique three-horn sound! Featuring Erik Jekabson, trumpet;Michael Zilber,
tenor and soprano saxophones; John Gove, trombone; Peter Barshay, bass; Jeff Marrs, drums.

 

 

Sunday July 12 4:30 pm
RISING STARS!
ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ INTENSIVE CONCERT ($10)


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Join the participants in the 2009 Jazzschool High School Jazz Intensive for an exciting afternoon of modern jazz! The first set features the students, and the second set features members of the faculty, including Mike Zilber, saxophone, Erik Jekabson, trumpet, Peter Horvath, piano, John Shifflett, bass and John Lewis, drums.
This concert has been made possible by a generous grant from Wells Fargo Foundation.

Friday July 17, 8 pm
Triple Bill
RISING STARS!
PAIGE RICE, STURDY ADAMS AND KATRINA HUBER ($12)

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PAIGE RICE


Paige fuses her jazz singing with a folky, soulful singer-songwriter feel.

 

 

STURDY ADAMS

Join hard-swinging pianist Sturdy Adams for his debut concert at the Jazzschool!

KATRINA HUBER:
VINTAGE JAZZ

Berkeley native Katrina Huber performs jazz standards from the American Songbook, including songs by Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone.

 

 

*Thursday Noon Concerts run from Noon – 1 pm

July 16
*RAFA POSTEL

A product of Berkeley High, the Jazzschool, the Young Musicians Program, SUNY Purchase, and the Amsterdam Conservatory — trumpeter Rafa Postel has thrilled audiences around the world.

 

July 23
*DAVID HUNTER

Rising star bassist David Hunter presents standards
and new pieces. Featuring David Hunter, bass;
Malcolm Hunter, sax; Eun Jung Jin, piano;
Adam Wilson, drums.

 

 

 

July 30
*NATALIE CRESSMAN

Trombonist Natalie Cressman presents originals
along with Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and jazz standards.

 

 

August 6
*JULIAN POLLACK

Pianist Julian Pollack and his new group,
Infinite Playground, play new compositions
deeply rooted in soul, minimalism, and jaz.z

 

 

August 13
*TAMAR SELLA

With her rich, heartfelt voice, Tamar explores songs spanning swing, bebop, funk, modal and contemporary jazz, alongside Mediterranean music and original compositions and lyrics.

 

 

 

 

Saturday July 18, 8 pm
JAMES GAVIN AND THE LEGEND OF
LENA HORNE ($15)

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Manhattan-based author James Gavin (Deep in a Dream: The Long Night of Chet Baker, Intimate Nights: The Golden Age of New York Cabaret) returns to the Jazzschool to launch his new book, Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne — the first major biography of America’s groundbreaking black star and iconic beauty. Liz Smith has called Stormy Weather “magnificent,” adding: “I wish I could do justice to this book. I cannot. It is impossible to convey its power.” Maye Cavallaro will interview Gavin about the Lena Horne legend and his four-year journey through her turbulent life and times. Rare TV performances of Horne from the author’s collection will also be screened.

 

Sunday July 19, 4:30 pm
RISING STARS!
JOHN PALOWITCH: NON-STANDARD BASIS ($10)

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Innovative quartet focuses on originals and modern “non-standards.” Featuring John Palowitch, alto saxophone; Aaron Bahr, trumpet; Jonathan Stein, bass; Evan Hughes, drums.

 

 

Friday July 24, 8 pm
RISING STARS!
AARON BAHR ($10)

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Trumpeter Aaron Bahr presents an evening of original material and arrangements of standard repertoire for an extended small group.

 

Saturday July 25, 8 pm
RISING STARS!
VENTO/GRINDER QUINTET ($10)

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L.A. Jazz project presents dynamic, original music. Featuring Ariel Vento, trumpet; Nick Grinder, trombone; Emilio Terranova, bass; Juanma Trujillo, guitar; Brian Bothwell, drums.

 

Sunday July 26, 4:30 pm
RISING STARS!
THE BIG ENOUGH BAND ($10)

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Fresh and original improvisation, with a focus on original compositions. Featuring Juanma Trujillo, guitar; Brian Bothwell, drums; Emilio Terranova, bass; Michael Mull, alto sax; Matt Digiovana, tenor sax.

 

 

Sunday July 26, 7 pm
RISING STARS!
THE MALACHI WHITSON GROUP ($10)

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Arrangements of standards and originals by rising star drummer Malachi Whitson

Friday July 31, 8pm
RISING STARS!
JOE WARNER TRIO ($10)

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An evening of swinging jazz inspired by Bud Powell, Erroll Garner, and Thelonious Monk. Featuring Joe Warner, piano; Gary Johnson, bass, Geechi Taylor, drums and special guest vocalist, Tina Mack.

 

 

Saturday August 1, 8 pm
RISING STARS!
KALIL WILSON WITH
THE DAN MARSCHAK TRIO ($10)

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Following appearances at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Walt Disney Hall, the Getty Center, and the premiere jazz venues of Los Angeles, classically-trained tenor Kalil
Wilson brings his adventurous spirit to the Jazzschool, with
likeminded composer and Jazzschool alum Dan Marschak.
Featuring Kalil Wilson, vocals; Dan Marschak, piano;
Joshua Crumbly, bass; Sammy Miller, drums.

 

Sunday August 2, 4:30 pm
RISING STARS!
THE KATHLEEN GRACE BAND ($10)

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Genre-bending interpretations of originals and American popular song. “The Kathleen Grace Band lives somewhere between cheeky and poignant, plugging their brand of jazz, rock, and folk into the purity of music and coming up with awe-inspiring results.” — Blog Critics Magazine 2009. Featuring Kathleen Grace, vocals; Perry Smith, guitar; Matt Politano, piano, vocals; Sam Minaie, bass; Matt Mayhall, drums.

 

Friday August 7, 8 pm
RISING STARS!
JONATHAN STEIN:
MUSICAL OFFERING ($10)

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An evening of solo 7-string bass improvisations and expositions that explore the idioms of American and European music.

 

Saturday August 8, 8 pm
IDEAL BREAD WEST AND FRIENDS: FACETS OF AN AMERICAN ARTIST—
STEVE LACY THE COMPOSER ($10)

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While best known as a soprano saxophonist, Steve Lacy was also a prolific composer. Saxophonist Josh Sinton first encountered this body of work while studying with Lacy, and, in the summer of 2004, he began organizing informal playing sessions to try out some of Lacy’s themes. He quickly formed Ideal Bread, a band that has gone on to be critically recognized as among the most cohesive in New York City’s music scene (“Best Debut of 2008” — the Village Voice Critics’ Poll). Featuring Josh Sinton, baritone saxophone; Jorrit Dijkstra, alto saxophone; Phillip Greenlief, tenor saxophone. With Geoff Harper, bass and Paul Kikuchi, drums for second set.

 

Sunday August 9, 4:30 pm
KRISTIN KORB ($10)

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Kristin Korb swings and sings the Great American Songbook with fresh arrangements and improvisational verve! Featuring Kristin Korb, bass/vocals; Frank Martin, piano; Mark Ferber, drums.

 

Friday August 14, 8 pm
RISING STARS!
NICK LAMB QUINTET ($10)

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An eclectic array of standards and originals including the music of Taylor Eigsti and Ambrose Akinmusire. Nick Lamb, piano; Albert Baliwas, alto saxophone; Elena Pinderhughes, flute; Chris Jefferies, bass; James Small, drums.

 

 

Saturday August 15, 8 pm
GIRLS’ JAZZ AND BLUES
CAMP CONCERT

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The first annual Jazzschool Girls’ Jazz and Blues Camp concludes with a rousing evening of performances! Free Admission!

 

 

Sunday August 16, 4:30 pm
RISING STARS!
THE RYAN COLEMAN KWINTET ($10 )

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Join Ryan and his group before they scatter around the country for college. Come with an appetite for soulfully improvised music. Featuring Ryan Coleman, guitar/vocals; Parker Grant, piano; Ben Flocks, saxophones; Jonathan Stein, bass; Forrest Mitchell, drums.

 

Friday August 21, 8 pm
JAZZ GUITAR INTENSIVE CONCERT ($10)

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The Jazzschool’s week-long Summer Guitar Intensive concludes with an evening of performances featuring
our gifted students along side faculty members Mimi Fox, Jimmy Bruno, Jason Lewis, John Shifflett and more!

 

Saturday August 22, 8 pm
RISING STARS!
THE KAZEMDE GEORGE QUARTET ($10)

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Though grounded in jazz tradition, this exciting quartet counts a wide range of influences, including Wayne Shorter, J Dilla, Ligeti and Squarepusher. Featuring Kazemde George, tenor Sax; Ben Stepner, piano; Zwelakhe-Duma Bell le Pere, bass; Moses Eder, drums.

 

Sunday August 23 4:30 pm
RISING STARS!
ERIKA OBA ($10)

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Bay Area natives reunite for a mix of classic standards, new music and originals arranged for piano trio and quintet. Featuring Hitomi Oba, tenor sax; Nick DePinna, trombone; Josh Brozowsky, bass; Charlie Ferguson, drums.