The Jazzschool Piano Sale
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Oscar Peterson’s Canadiana Suite with pianists Tamir Hendelman & Morgan Jones
Pianist Tamir Hendelman and pianist / saxophonist Morgan Jones will perform a musical tribute to George Gershwin and Oscar Peterson with special re-imaginings of Oscar Peterson’s 1964 Canadiana Suite and Gershwin’s classic 1924 Rhapsody in Blue. The program will also include other musical surprises, from Garner to Jobim to originals.
Fundraiser Works-In-Progress Preview
Join us for a very special evening as Bay Area legend The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol teams up with Oakland School of the Arts' award-winning youth a cappella ensemble Vocal Rush for an exclusive works-in-progress preview of a new musical suite celebrating Black LGBTQ+ musical pioneers, commissioned by East Bay Community Foundation's East Bay Fund for Artists. This unique intergenerational collaboration will premiere its new suite at a major venue or festival in 2020, drawing inspiration from pioneers such as Billy Strayhorn, Little Richard, Johnny Mathis, Sylvester, and many more. Proceeds from this special fundraising event will support the development of this timely project bringing together a Bay Area legend and the next generation of artists. Wine and refreshments will be provided.
Unfortunately, this concert has been cancelled due to the current coronavirus situation. They hope to reschedule in the near future.
Unfortunately, this concert has been cancelled due to the current coronavirus situation. He hopes to reschedule in the near future.
