The Jazzschool Piano Sale
Join Conspiracy of Venus for their 2019-2020 season premiere. Under the direction of Joyce Todd McBride, this powerful, 25-woman vocal ensemble interprets the songs of greats like David Bowie, Björk, and the Pixies. They will also sing original compositions by director Joyce Todd McBride. Venus always puts on a lively show and never fails to surprise audiences with their provocative repertoire and unique punch.
Tango Composers of Buenos Aires
Internationally acclaimed ensemble Mariano Barreiro Tango Trío presents the music of Astor Piazzolla and tango composers of Buenos Aires.
Recording artist, pianist, and composer Peter Horvath performs with his dynamic trio, featuring Bay Area greats Jeff Chambers on bass and Jason Lewis on drums. The trio will highlight some originals, along with some unique arrangements of standards.
Ken Stringfellow, founding member of The Posies, brings the full scope of his 30+ year career as a musician, songwriter, producer, raconteur and boils it down to the simplest of presentations: his voice, his guitar, and the piano. And, of course his stream-of-(sub)consciousness humor and anecdotes. Songs & stories from his work as solo artist, as well as with the Posies, Big Star, REM, Neil Young, Mercury Rev, Ringo Starr, Robyn Hitchcock... For this tour Ken is also revisiting his landmark album "Touched" as a focal/departure point for the evening.
Charles Chen, winner of the 2019 Jazz Search West competition, and Andrew Stephens, second place winner of the 2019 Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Competition, celebrate the work of legendary trumpeter Clifford Brown, famous for his inventive melodic soloing, perfect technique, and exciting arrangements. The band will feature Charles Chen (piano), Andrew Stephens (trumpet), Lyle Link (saxophones/flute), James Gallagher (drums), and Miles Wick (bass), with special guest Tiffany Austin (vocals).
dark blue CD Release Tour
Detroit-born baritone saxophonist extraordinaire Alex Harding and Transylvanian expat pianist Lucian Ban celebrating the Sunnyside records release of their long awaited duet dark blue. The album showcases Harding, one of the most important baritone saxophonists of the past decades, in a program of duets with longtime collaborator pianist Ban – a unique amalgamation of original pieces and improvisations informed by traditions of jazz, blues, and European chamber music.
”Front Row Seat”
Pianist Bill Mays returns to Piedmont Piano Company for an afternoon of jazz. He will be joined by Bay Area bassist John Wiitala, featuring a mix of Bill’s own material – a couple of which have been featured in recent films – some standards, and a couple of classical themes.
The Anna Laura Quinn-tet with special guest Tessa Lark
Vocalist and New Orleans resident Anna Laura Quinn brings together the stellar Bay Area ensemble that was featured on her debut EP, I Feel the Sudden Urge to Sing!, to perform her heartfelt arrangements of classic jazz, cabaret, French, and Brazilian tunes. For this highly anticipated engagement at Piedmont Piano, the band— Rob Reich on accordion and piano, Scott Foster on guitar, Joe Kyle Jr. on bass, and Justin Ouellet on violin—will be joined by Anna’s special guest, the award-winning New York violinist, Tessa Lark.
7 Decades CD Release
Kaila Flexer’s parents, Abe & Bobbie Flexer, now both 84, met when they were 11 years old, and have been devoted to one another for over 7 decades. This project features compositions Kaila has written honoring them. Teslim will be playing works from the recording as well as other repertoire.
Multiple GRAMMY-nominated pianist Geoffrey Keezer and stellar vocalist Kenny Washington brought down the house with a sold-out crowd at Filoli in 2016, and have toured and recorded together with vibraphonist Joe Locke. This evening, Geoffrey and Kenny team up for a rare duo performance which highlights their world-class talent in an intimate setting. Come prepared to be swung, serenaded, thrilled and moved - this is a concert not to be missed!
