Join us for a night of captivating live music as GamperDrums presents a stellar ensemble featuring Brian Pardo on guitar, John R. Burr on piano, Marina Crouss on vocals, Ruth Davies on bass, and Chris Gamper on drums. Blending elements of jazz, soul, and improvisational music, this dynamic group delivers expressive grooves, rich harmonies, and...
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At just 21 years of age, Graham is a young gun making a name for himself in the world of Jazz today. A dyed-in-the-wool bebop pianist, he seeks to uphold the tradition of Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, Kenny Clarke, Hank Jones, and Barry Harris, among others, and treats their music equally as soul food and...
Arthur Khu is a world-renowned pianist whose remarkable virtuosity and artistry draw inspiration from jazz legends like Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, and Chick Corea, as well as classical composers such as Chopin and Debussy. He's also a prolific composer whose style blends Wayne Shorter's post-bop sensibilities with elements of Brahms and Rachmaninoff. Collaborating with some...
The West Coast Blues Revue brings together a rotating lineup of top-tier Bay Area talent, led by the incomparable Hal Petcher. Each show delivers a fresh mix of powerhouse players — from Chris Burns to Tim Wagar and surprise guests — all locking in for raw, soulful, high-energy blues that hits you right in the...
Live every Tuesday exclusively at Local Edition! The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra is a diverse group of long-time friends that have played alongside one another for years. The ensemble ranges from having as little as 8 to as many as 18 participants performing with occasional guest singers such as Billy Valentine, Bud E. Luv (aka...
Kai Lyons is a 30 year-old San Francisco native and student of all music. He is adjunct professor of jazz guitar at Cal State East Bay Hayward, teaches at the California Jazz Conservatory, and is a clinician for SFJAZZ, SF Symphony and Stanford University. He has performed with the SF Ballet Orchestra and Changui Guantanamo....
B. Thompson is a jazz and R&B saxophonist from Indianapolis who is currently touring worldwide with Babyface, performing saxophone, vocals, and choreography. He has shared the stage with legendary artists including Toni Braxton, Kenny Lattimore, Faith Evans, Tamar Braxton, Jordin Sparks, Mario, Chanté Moore, Tank, Johnny Gill, and many more. Thompson has also performed with...
Various young Bay Area musicians come together for live Jazz at Local Edition!
B. Thompson is a jazz and R&B saxophonist from Indianapolis who is currently touring worldwide with Babyface, performing saxophone, vocals, and choreography. He has shared the stage with legendary artists including Toni Braxton, Kenny Lattimore, Faith Evans, Tamar Braxton, Jordin Sparks, Mario, Chanté Moore, Tank, Johnny Gill, and many more. Thompson has also performed with...
Iya Lingua will have you up and dancing with a unique blend of classic swing, Brazilian samba, Cuban salsa and American soul music. Iya Lingua is led by trilingual vocalist and percussionist Morgan Simon, who joins us fresh from Cuba where she was a featured artist at the 41st Havana International Jazz Fest (Jazz Plaza)....
Joel Astley is a Seattle-based blues harmonica player, singer-songwriter, and bandleader known for his powerful stage presence and modern take on classic blues. A multi-award-winning artist, he made a major splash with his debut album, which charted on the Billboard Blues chart and established him as a rising force in the genre. Blending deep blues...
Jump blues, swing, jazz and rare gems inspired by the '30s, '40s and '50s!
