The Jazzschool Piano Sale
Join pianist Andrew Chen in a journey across various gems and treasures within the classical repertoire. This versatile program features works by Mozart, Chopin, Ravel, and the pianist himself, all united to bring hope amidst hardship. All donations (net of operating expenses) will be donated to the San Francisco Community Music Center.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow: variations on The Wizard of Oz and the Wiz
Kim Nalley exudes the aura of a diva from a by-gone era, with pipes to burn, packing a 3 1/2 octave range that can go from operatic to gritty blues on a dime, projection that can whisper a ballad yet is capable of filling a room with no microphone, and the ability to scat blistering solos without ever losing the crowd's interest or the intense swing. She will be joined by Tammy L. Hall on piano, Michael Zisman on bass, and Deszon Claiborne drums.
Mark Hummel and Bob Welsh have been performing off and on together close to twenty years now. Their new duo format allows them to showcase their gifts, Hummel as a world renowned Harmonica man/blues singer and Bob Welsh as a guitarist & piano virtuoso. This will be their second duo gig online, the first one in June on Facebook’s “Can’t Stop The Blues” before an audience of ten thousand!
Hits from Classic Jazz Piano-Guitar-Bass Trios
Before the modern jazz piano-bass-drums trio, the original piano trio consisted of piano, guitar, and bass, popularized by Nat King Cole and his trio. Vince Guaraldi’s first recordings were also in this format. Pianist Larry Vuckovich brings his swinging jazz trio to the piano store, featuring veteran bassist Jeff Chambers and gifted young discovery Kai Lyons on guitar. Together, they will present the hits of Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Vince Guaraldi, Ahmad Jamal, and Jim Hall trios.
New Orleans based vocalist Anna Laura Quinn is excited to return to the piano store for an evening of song that will take you through an array of languages and emotions. She will be joined by some of her favorite Bay Area collaborators - Rob Reich on accordion, piano, and glockenspiel; Justin Ouellet on violin; and Joe Kyle Jr. on bass. Together, the ensemble will offer a playful blend of tunes that is sure to leave you with a smile on your face!
Saxophonist Howard Wiley returns to the piano store for an evening of his original compositions, as well as humorous stories about the music and the musicians. He will be joined by LJ Holoman on organ and piano, Michael “Tiny” Lindsey on bass, and Thomas Pridgen on drums.
100 Years of Black Music
The Bay Area's Queen songstress featuring young lion Joe Warner and his trio will take you on a journey through 100 years of Black music from the early 20th century to the present day featuring a special guest appearance from dancers Traci Bartlow and Kevin Munroe.
This project is supported in part by a Civic Arts Grant from the City of Berkeley and by the Musical Grant Program
