Learn some jazz history and enjoy the funky Latin jazz of Charged Particles! Of the band, reviewers have said: “A tight and enormously talented trio.” (Jazz Times Magazine) “Charged Particles is definitely dazzling.” (Jazz and Blues Report) “Fresh, energized jazz that showcases the trio’s individual technical mastery.” (Jazz News Magazine) “Tight interplay, spark, and personal flair.” (Los Angeles Times) “Something special: inventive, invigorating, mesmerizing, and virtuostic.” (Downbeat Magazine) The Ventura County Reporter called them "Tight, sophisticated, and playful. They showcased their camaraderie as much as their musicianship, gliding through their repertoire like the seasoned professionals they are and joyfully riffing on each other's improvisations. Not sure if the musicians or the audience had more fun, but a good time was definitely had by all."
Calling all teen instrumentalists and vocalists — come jam! Join us at the Jazzschool for a brand-new monthly jam session designed just for young musicians. Whether you’re already deep into your jazz studies or just starting to explore improvisation, this is your space to play, connect, and grow. Each month, a fresh lineup of students from the Young Musicians Program takes the stage as the Jazzschool house band, guided by a rotating cast of Jazzschool faculty bandleaders. How to Join: Middle & high school musicians and vocalists: Sign up at the door to play Just want to watch? RSVP below Whether you’re ready to solo or want to come and support, this is your jam.
About The Electric Squeezebox Orchestra (Jazzschool Resident Artists) is a 17-piece big band led by Erik Jekabson and features many of the best players and arrangers in the Bay Area! The Electric Squeezebox Orchestra is the Bay Area’s own 17-piece big band, led by trumpeter Erik Jekabson, playing music composed and arranged by its members. The composers and arrangers, some of the very best in the Bay, draw from a wide variety of influences but always come up with powerful music with groove, beauty and subtlety. The band, which started a steady Sunday residency at the Jazzschool, has collaborated with a number of special guest artists, including John Santos, Kenny Washington, Alan Ferber, Dayna Stephens, Mads Tolling, Sandy Cressman, Kellye Gray, Avotcja, Spok and Ben Goldberg.
About Of Charged Particles, reviewers have said: “A tight and enormously talented trio.” (Jazz Times Magazine) “Charged Particles is definitely dazzling.” (Jazz and Blues Report) “Fresh, energized jazz that showcases the trio’s individual technical mastery.” (Jazz News Magazine) “Tight interplay, spark, and personal flair.” (Los Angeles Times) “Something special: inventive, invigorating, mesmerizing, and virtuosic.” (Downbeat Magazine)
About Join Angharad Jones and a piano trio of experienced jazz musicians for an open mic open to all! Please bring 3 charts per song (one for each band member) in the appropriate key. Singers will get to sing one or two tunes with a great group of instrumentalists in front of a supportive audience – mostly fellow vocalists – in a wonderful venue.
Future of Bass Awardee, Mohini Dey, is a renowned bass guitarist, arranger, producer and vocalist who has gained international recognition for her extraordinary talent and versatility. With her unique style and impeccable technique, she has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and performed on prestigious stages around the world. She is a 27-year-old bass guitarist from Mumbai, India. She has been described as the “Most Successful Musician UNDER30” By ForbesIndia. She has been working professionally in the music industry for the past 18 years meaning that she started working professionally when she was only 9 years old. She is the only female bassist to rank within the 'Top 10 Bassists in the 21st Century' on Music Radar. She has over 20 million views collectively on YouTube, 406k followers on Instagram and 183K subscribers on YouTube and 201K followers on Facebook. She is currently the bassist for Willow Smith. She has worked with artists like Steve Vai, Zakir Hussain, Quincy Jones, Vinnie Colauita, Stanley Clarke, Jordan Rudess, Mike Stern, Dean Brown, A R Rahman, Sivamani, Marco Minneman, Gary Willis, Dave Weckl, Tony Macalpine, Stu Hamm, Plini, Louiz Banks, Guthrie Govan, Ranjit Barot, Chad Wackerman, Chad Smith, Simon Phillips, Prasanna, Gergo Borlai, Victor Wooten, Federico Malaman, Darwin, Niladri Kumar, Stu Hamm, Sivamani, Bumblefoot, etc many more artists. Some Indian singers and directors that she has worked with are Salim Sulaiman, Clinton Cerejo, Neeti Mohan, Amit Trivedi, Benny Dayal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh, Shalmali Kholgade, Sonu Kakkar, Shilpa Rao, Vishal-Shekar, Gurdasman, etc She has also been featured in magazines like Vogue, ForbesIndiaUnder30, NoTreble, RadarMusic, Bass Professor, Bass Magazine, BassQuaterly, Rollingstone, JazzInIndia, ParentCircle, RadioAndMusic, Platform, Femina, Hindu, NewIndianExpress, Verve and many other articles in newspapers like DNA, The Indian Express, Hindustan Times, Mid-Day, Mumbai Mirror, The Times of India, Bombay Times, etc. She has played on the Jimmy Fallon Show and Tiny Desk NPR with Willow Smith. Mohini will be joined by: Marco Cirigliano: Drums/Voc Daniel Szebenyi: Keys Jonathan Mones: Sax URLs: Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3313410-2?pid=4485 Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3313410-3?pid=4485 Instagram: https://go.evvnt.com/3313410-4?pid=4485 YouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/3313410-5?pid=4485 Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Category: Festivals | Live Music Prices: General Admission: USD 44.00, Day of Show: USD 49.00 Artists: Mohini Dey- Bass and Vocals, Marco Cirigliano- Percussion, Daniel Szebenyi - Keyes, Jonathan Mones- Sax
Bassist/Composer/Band leader Fred Randolph brings his fiery quintet to The Back Room Sunday May 3rd. The group has recorded 4 cds: “Learning Curve”, “New Day”, “Song Without Singing” and it’s most recent offering “Mood Walk”. JW magazine says of Mood Walk: “Stylistically eclectic, supremely grooving, endlessly fascinating masterwork… a rambunctious, twist, turn and improvisation-filled set.” Joining Fred will be some of the most in demand musicians on the scene: Erik Jekabson trumpet, Sheldon Brown saxes and flute, Isaac Schwartz drums, and Murray Low piano. for music examples and to purchase music: https://fredrandolph.bandcamp.com/ for more info: www.fredrandolph.com