Hālau O Kekuhi, a dance of revolution, and Māhealani Uchiyama’s Pasifika
Don't miss the hypnotic sound and movement of this powerhouse hula troupe from the Big Island at Zellerbach Hall, this Sunday at 3 p.m.
Andrew Gilbert writes a weekly music column for Berkeleyside. Andy, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, covers a wide range of musical cultures, from Brazil and Mali to India and Ireland. A Berkeley-based freelancer, he contributes features on jazz and international music to numerous publications, including the San Jose Mercury News, Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, Seattle Times and Los Angeles Times. His column covering the Bay Area dance scene, Dance Card, runs monthly in the Contra Costa Times. And his CD reviews air regularly on KQED’s “California Report.”
Bass clarinetist Jason Stein’s Hearts and Minds
The bass clarinetist, and the collective trio he performs with, play the Back Room in Berkeley on Tuesday. Also recommended: Berkeley Festival of Choro and pianist Sarah Cahill.
The Carnatic blues of Ross Hammond and Jay Nair
Jay Nair and Ross Hammond make their Maybeck Recital Hall debut Sunday afternoon; and get a different taste of Ukraine with DahkaBrahka at the Freight.
Freight Fest Berkeley — taking it to the streets
Prepare for an 'international wave of sound' on the streets of downtown Berkeley Saturday; also recommended: Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz at California Jazz Conservatory
Daniela Soledade, an heir to bossa nova riches
The bossa nova scion makes her Bay Area debut at The Back Room Sunday afternoon. Also: two-for-one ticket offer to see pianist/composer Emilio Solla.
Getting crazy on the strings with Scott R. Looney
The pianist's expansive sonic palette and textural resourcefulness has provided a welcome jolt of unpredictable sound to an array of settings. He performs Tuesday at the California Jazz Conservatory.
A Night with Cory Wright and his Fellow Hominids
It's rare to be able to catch the Oakland multi-instrumentalist playing his own music and leading his own ensemble, which is one reason Tuesday’s gig at the California Jazz Conservatory is particularly intriguing.
A packed program for a packed up Wil Blades
The Bay Area jazz scene’s most acclaimed Hammond B-3 player has forged an array of musical relationships. He wants to manifest as many of them as possible at the Freight on Sunday. Also: 2 Brazil Camp gigs.
Cutting up with Amy X Neuburg; Brazilian jazz with the San-São Trio
Oakland avant-cabaret singer, composer and electronics maven Amy X Neuburg will shed unwanted possessions in her site-specific performance 'Gets Rid' at BAMPFA on Aug 15. Also: San-São Trio on tour.
One small story with Gretchen Peters
One of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists plays the Freight Aug. 13; Other recommended gigs: Sibarg Ensemble and Johnny Talbot and De Thangs.
Looking for roots with Adrienne Shamszad
The Persian-American singer/songwriter performs Saturday at the Freight with a stellar band and her mentor, acclaimed Iranian vocalist Mahsa Vahdat.
Dred Scott rides alone, unless he doesn’t
Dred Scott, never a conventional musician, even within the precincts of jazz, makes a return to Berkeley Sunday performing with a trio at the Back Room.
Blowing the blues with Bob Kenmotsu
The tenor saxophonist and his colleagues form an incredibly distinguished quartet at the Cheese Board most weekends.
They sing the body Electric (Squeezebox, that is)
There is almost too much to choose from on June 30. Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, the saxophonist David Murray and the percussionist Kahil El’Zabar, and Endangered Blood are all playing.
Soulful summer days with Wee Willie Walker, Denise Perrier and Lavay Smith
One critic said Walker “is the greatest, deepest soul singer in the world today." Hear him tonight at Freight & Salvage.
Pledging allegiance with Jon Jang
San Francisco pianist and composer Jon Jang celebrates the release of his latest album, 'The Pledge of Black Asian Allegiance' (Asian Improv) on Wednesday at the California Jazz Conservatory.
