The Valerie Troutt Quartet is a soulful jazz ensemble led by the Oakland-based vocalist and "musical ambassador" Valerie Trout. Known for a sound that blends jazz, gospel, and soul, the group frequently performs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tammy Hall | Piano Ruth Price | Drums Tiny Lindsay | Bass Valerie Trout |...
The Valerie Troutt Quartet is a soulful jazz ensemble led by the Oakland-based vocalist and "musical ambassador" Valerie Trout. Known for a sound that blends jazz, gospel, and soul, the group frequently performs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tammy Hall | Piano Ruth Price | Drums Tiny Lindsay | Bass Valerie Trout |...
Tammy Hall is an acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader whose work blends swing, blues, gospel, and modern jazz. A vital force on the San Francisco Bay Area scene for decades, Hall is known for her deep groove, lyrical touch, and collaborative spirit. She has led multiple ensembles, recorded widely, and is celebrated as both a...
Tammy Hall is an acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader whose work blends swing, blues, gospel, and modern jazz. A vital force on the San Francisco Bay Area scene for decades, Hall is known for her deep groove, lyrical touch, and collaborative spirit. She has led multiple ensembles, recorded widely, and is celebrated as both a...
Ian McArdle | Piano Lily Stern | Bass James Small | Drums Lilan Kane | Vocals Special guest – Natalie John | Trumpet & Vocals and Shamilah ivory – Vocals This Women’s History Month celebration honoring the female artists who laid the groundwork for soul, jazz, and R&B. Featuring music inspired by Aretha Franklin, ella Fitzgerald, Dinah...
Ian McArdle | Piano Lily Stern | Bass James Small | Drums Lilan Kane | Vocals Special guest – Natalie John | Trumpet & Vocals and Shamilah ivory – Vocals This Women’s History Month celebration honoring the female artists who laid the groundwork for soul, jazz, and R&B. Featuring music inspired by Aretha Franklin, ella Fitzgerald, Dinah...
Sylvia Cuenca is an active jazz drummer and educator based in New York City. She is well-regarded for her versatile playing style, which blends impeccable swing with an authentic feel for Latin genres. Rico Jones is a rising tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader originally from Denver, Colorado, currently based in Harlem, New York. He is recognized for a...
Sylvia Cuenca is an active jazz drummer and educator based in New York City. She is well-regarded for her versatile playing style, which blends impeccable swing with an authentic feel for Latin genres. Rico Jones is a rising tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader originally from Denver, Colorado, currently based in Harlem, New York. He is recognized for a...
The Rumi Abe Quartet is a contemporary jazz ensemble led by Japanese-born pianist and composer Rumi Abe. Originally from Nagoya and previously active in the Tokyo jazz scene, Abe relocated to San Francisco in late 2024, where her quartet has become a regular fixture at Bay Area jazz venues. Kasey Knudsen | Alto John...
The Rumi Abe Quartet is a contemporary jazz ensemble led by Japanese-born pianist and composer Rumi Abe. Originally from Nagoya and previously active in the Tokyo jazz scene, Abe relocated to San Francisco in late 2024, where her quartet has become a regular fixture at Bay Area jazz venues. Kasey Knudsen | Alto John...
Leela Paymai | Bass Julian Lopez | Piano Jaycie Grady | Drums Nathan Sariowan | Violin Ethan Buck | Alto Rabiah Kabir | Flute Rabiah Kabir is a Jazz flute player who uses her instrument, skill in storytelling and unique style to bend the expectations of what “Jazz” music really is. Born and raised in...
Leela Paymai | Bass Julian Lopez | Piano Jaycie Grady | Drums Nathan Sariowan | Violin Ethan Buck | Alto Rabiah Kabir | Flute Rabiah Kabir is a Jazz flute player who uses her instrument, skill in storytelling and unique style to bend the expectations of what “Jazz” music really is. Born and raised in...
