Bryant B. Bolling, has a Masters of Art in Musicology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Md. While at MSU, Mr. Bolling was part of a three week European tour with the Morgan State University Choir, under the direction of Dr. Nathan M. Carter. The choir toured England, Finland, Denmark and Read more...

Dave Rocha has been performing with his jazz group for more than 20 years. He has played in a number of major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. His band plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards (by Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane, etc.) “pop” tunes (Cole Porter, Gershwin and Jobim) and original compositions. This Read more...

Bay Area native Tim Marco is a artist who has formed his own unique sound. After establishing himself in the Bay Area he studied music performance at the ICMP in London. He went on to tour Europe and the Caribbean and play with greats like Nigel Hall, Jorge Santana, Narada Michael Walden, Brett Hunter Band (The Voice), Call Me Karizma, Read more...

JahniahOmi Bahari is a multi-faceted musician, spoken-word artist, sound healer, singer/songwriter, producer, dancer/choreographer, photographer, fashion designer, and medicine woman. Mother. I heal and share healing through art expression. Sound and visual movement are her two primary mediums. She experiments with sound frequencies and focus on giving the audience a healing education session in addition to the entertainment. Her expression is Read more...

The jazz trio, known as 3 Elements, is led by Andre Mateo, who was born in Wichita in 1993. Andre started playing bass as his primary instrument while attending Willard Jr. High. He continued playing bass until he left Berkeley High and began playing in smaller bands. At the age of 19, he switched to the guitar and taught himself Read more...

Graham Patzner is a multi instrumentalist, singer songwriter, and leader of Bay Area Indie rock band Whiskerman. Powerful songs, emotional, and energetic live shows and a signature soulful voice have made Patzner a staple in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene for over 10 years. After making four albums with Whiskerman, Patzner released a solo record, “Ballads”. Patzner has Read more...

My name is Ayo Brame, a 16-year old up and coming jazz musician out of Oakland, California. I am currently completing my sophomore year at Oakland School of the Arts (OSA) where I have studied under several accomplished musicians since entering middle school. In addition to OSA’s instruction under the instrumental emphases, I have consistently sought additional tutelage and mentorship Read more...

Natalie is a multi instrumentalist based in Marin County, CA. She plays trumpet, piano and sings in a multitude of Bay Area music projects, including Speakeasē, La Mezcla, Golden Bell Music, the Rebel Tones, Tammy’s Camaro, Oakadelic, Soul Ska, Biambu’s Groove, Jon Chi, Lilan Kane, Marina Crouse, and the Jazz Mafia Choral Syndicate. Her solo set blends a mix of Read more...

California-based indie singer-songwriter LOUIZA is more than just an accomplished musician, though she has already proved that several times over. Having released several albums, including Party Trick, Swim at Night, On, Off, and White Light, her discography captures the spectrum of human essence in all its playfulness, boldness, and beauty.   Born and raised in Marin County, LOUIZA grew up Read more...

Colin Hogan was born in San Francisco, CA. He was a member of the world-renowned Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble while also studying with the Jazzschool’s founder, Susan Muscarella. He then attended Cal State East Bay (Hayward) where he earned a BA in piano performance. Colin has performed on five continents and has performed with many legendary musicians including Larry Read more...

Tasche (pronounced Tosh), is a Smooth Jazz Artist from Oakland California. He is a superbly talented vocalist and keyboardist having performed and toured all over the United States as well as Italy, Japan, France, Canada and Brazil as an independent recording artist as well as a side man for well known artists such as Tony! Toni! Toné!, The Family Stone Read more...

Tapper Dan is primarily based in Oakland, CA and can be found dancing throughout the East Bay Area, but is also available for events anywhere in the world. With 30+ years of experience on-stage, he has performed at esteemed events such as The Edwardian Ball, the Napa Valley Film Festival, with La Victrola at Burning Man, at weddings and private Read more...

A graduate of Oakland School for the Arts, Bianca (BB) Brown has grown up surrounded by music. While at OSA, she was vocally trained in various genres including R&B, musical theater, jazz, and classical music. She took what she learned there and combined it with her natural ear for music to teach herself piano. ​ Outside of singing and piano, Read more...

Played in NYC from 1068 to 1983 Played in Seattle WA from 1983 to 1986 Played in Los Angeles fro 1986 to 1990 Played in SF Bay Area from 1990 to present Notable bands that I have worked and toured with: Lionel Hampton, Larry Elgart, Machito, Joe Albany, Glen Miller “ghost” Band, Roger Collins Revue, Martel Blues Band, Orchestra Monterey Read more...

Bay Area musician vocalist has a style that is simply… her own. Her gospel roots, diverse education and training in both classical and jazz music, and love of world music have all culminated in her own vocal musical style. Mikki attended the School for Music Vocations in Creaton,Iowa, where she studied both classical and jazz voice and piano and voice Read more...

Erik Jekabson is a freelance trumpet player, composer, arranger and educator who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is equally busy playing and composing for different bands, leading his own groups, (the Erik Jekabson Sextet, the String-tet and the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra) teaching a wide variety of students and running the Young Musicians Program at the California Jazz Read more...

Nationally accredited and award-winning San Francisco Bay Area recording artist. Read more...

My name is Ayo Brame, a 16-year old up and coming jazz musician out of Oakland, California. I am currently completing my sophomore year at Oakland School of the Arts (OSA) where I have studied under several accomplished musicians since entering middle school. In addition to OSA’s instruction under the instrumental emphases, I have consistently sought additional tutelage and mentorship Read more...

Ashley Jemison is bringing a new school vibe to smooth jazz. Covering the current styles of R&B and pop music of today while adding a unique improvisational twist leaves her audiences wanting more. Ashley has been gracing stages nationwide with her soulful sax for almost 10 years. Her goal is to “touch hearts one note at a time.” Read more...

Bay Area native Tim Marco is a artist who has formed his own unique sound. After establishing himself in the Bay Area he studied music performance at the ICMP in London. He went on to tour Europe and the Caribbean and play with greats like Nigel Hall, Jorge Santana, Narada Michael Walden, Brett Hunter Band (The Voice), Call Me Karizma, Read more...

Bay Area musician vocalist has a style that is simply… her own. Her gospel roots, diverse education and training in both classical and jazz music, and love of world music have all culminated in her own vocal musical style. Mikki attended the School for Music Vocations in Creaton,Iowa, where she studied both classical and jazz voice and piano and voice Read more...

Tasche (pronounced Tosh), is a Smooth Jazz Artist from Oakland California. He is a superbly talented vocalist and keyboardist having performed and toured all over the United States as well as Italy, Japan, France, Canada and Brazil as an independent recording artist as well as a side man for well known artists such as Tony! Toni! Toné!, The Family Stone Read more...

Erik Jekabson is a freelance trumpet player, composer, arranger and educator who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is equally busy playing and composing for different bands, leading his own groups, (the Erik Jekabson Sextet, the String-tet and the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra) teaching a wide variety of students and running the Young Musicians Program at the California Jazz Read more...