7:00 PM Show: ECHS Jazz Workshop, ECHS Jazz Lab, and Korematsu Jazz Ensemble 9:00 PM Show: ECHS Jazz Ensemble Located in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, El Cerrito High School holds a proud history of musical excellence and award-winning ensembles that dates to the school’s opening in 1941. Led by El Cerrito alumnus Keith Johnson, the El Cerrito Jazz Bands have earned top ratings and first-place awards at numerous jazz festivals across the West Coast, performing in venues throughout the United States and abroad. Notable performances include appearances at the Monterey Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Jazz á Vienne, and the Umbria Jazz Festival. The El Cerrito Jazz Ensemble has twice been selected as featured performers for both the CMEA Bay Section Winter Conference (2020 and 2024) and California All-State Music Education Conference (2014 and 2024), and more recently, was invited to perform at the 2024 Midwest International Clinic in December. The El Cerrito Jazz Ensemble was the winner of the California Jazz Championships in 2024 and 2025. El Cerrito High School Jazz Bands Keith Johnson, Director With the Korematsu Middle School Jazz Ensemble Tiffany Carrico, Director
7:00 PM Show: ECHS Jazz Workshop, ECHS Jazz Lab, and Korematsu Jazz Ensemble 9:00 PM Show: ECHS Jazz Ensemble Located in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, El Cerrito High School holds a proud history of musical excellence and award-winning ensembles that dates to the school’s opening in 1941. Led by El Cerrito alumnus Keith Johnson, the El Cerrito Jazz Bands have earned top ratings and first-place awards at numerous jazz festivals across the West Coast, performing in venues throughout the United States and abroad. Notable performances include appearances at the Monterey Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Jazz á Vienne, and the Umbria Jazz Festival. The El Cerrito Jazz Ensemble has twice been selected as featured performers for both the CMEA Bay Section Winter Conference (2020 and 2024) and California All-State Music Education Conference (2014 and 2024), and more recently, was invited to perform at the 2024 Midwest International Clinic in December. The El Cerrito Jazz Ensemble was the winner of the California Jazz Championships in 2024 and 2025. El Cerrito High School Jazz Bands Keith Johnson, Director With the Korematsu Middle School Jazz Ensemble Tiffany Carrico, Director
7:00 PM Show: ECHS Jazz Workshop, ECHS Jazz Lab, and Korematsu Jazz Ensemble 9:00 PM Show: ECHS Jazz Ensemble Located in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, El Cerrito High School holds a proud history of musical excellence and award-winning ensembles that dates to the school’s opening in 1941. Led by El Cerrito alumnus Keith Johnson, the El Cerrito Jazz Bands have earned top ratings and first-place awards at numerous jazz festivals across the West Coast, performing in venues throughout the United States and abroad. Notable performances include appearances at the Monterey Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Jazz á Vienne, and the Umbria Jazz Festival. The El Cerrito Jazz Ensemble has twice been selected as featured performers for both the CMEA Bay Section Winter Conference (2020 and 2024) and California All-State Music Education Conference (2014 and 2024), and more recently, was invited to perform at the 2024 Midwest International Clinic in December. The El Cerrito Jazz Ensemble was the winner of the California Jazz Championships in 2024 and 2025. El Cerrito High School Jazz Bands Keith Johnson, Director With the Korematsu Middle School Jazz Ensemble Tiffany Carrico, Director
7:00 PM Show: ECHS Jazz Workshop, ECHS Jazz Lab, and Korematsu Jazz Ensemble 9:00 PM Show: ECHS Jazz Ensemble Located in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, El Cerrito High School holds a proud history of musical excellence and award-winning ensembles that dates to the school’s opening in 1941. Led by El Cerrito alumnus Keith Johnson, the El Cerrito Jazz Bands have earned top ratings and first-place awards at numerous jazz festivals across the West Coast, performing in venues throughout the United States and abroad. Notable performances include appearances at the Monterey Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Jazz á Vienne, and the Umbria Jazz Festival. The El Cerrito Jazz Ensemble has twice been selected as featured performers for both the CMEA Bay Section Winter Conference (2020 and 2024) and California All-State Music Education Conference (2014 and 2024), and more recently, was invited to perform at the 2024 Midwest International Clinic in December. The El Cerrito Jazz Ensemble was the winner of the California Jazz Championships in 2024 and 2025. El Cerrito High School Jazz Bands Keith Johnson, Director With the Korematsu Middle School Jazz Ensemble Tiffany Carrico, Director
“Everything is energy," exclaims the stunning, charismatic Billboard #1 singer/songwriter Lindsey Webster. “Atoms make up everything, and they are only made of 0.0001% matter. That leaves 99.9999% space - aka energy! This simple fact is how I remember to take my focus off of this physical world and tune into my spirit." Webster, who studied cellular and molecular biology in college with the intentions of becoming a researcher, adds, “The more we tune into our own energy, the better our lives become.” Soultracks once declared, “If Carole King and Sade had a kid, she would be Lindsey Webster.” The amiable and earthy singer has managed to shake up the cliquish male and instrumental-dominated Contemporary Jazz scene, forging a path that is uniquely her own. Amazingly, in 2016, Webster became the first vocalist to hit #1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz charts since Sade. All About Jazz declares, “Webster is soulful, authentic and belongs on the short list of new talents keeping the tradition alive and taking it to the next level,” while Pop Matters describes Webster’s voice as “Soulful…Effortless.” The Woodstock native’s anticipated new recording, Reasons (to be released September 9, 2022), is the next step in her evolution as an artist. “For the first time, I think I made an album for myself,” she confides. “I’ve come a long way. On my first album, little 21-year-old Lindsey was singing those songs the way I thought Mariah (Carey), Amy Winehouse, or Adele would do it. I had no idea who I was as a person, let alone as an artist. This album speaks to what I want, and in return, I think that it will connect with my audience in a deeper way.” Reasons features several major special guest collaborators, including bassist Nathan East, trumpeters Nicholas Payton and Randy Brecker, pianist Brian Culbertson (who plays trumpet and trombone on the album), Kev Choice, who raps on a track, and drummer Lil John Roberts, among others. At the heart of Lindsey’s collaborations is her long-time musical partner and former husband, pianist Keith Slattery. “I think our shared vision for the potential of what our music is capable of keeps the dream alive,” confides Lindsey. “Keith is an amazing example of understanding and compassion. I can speak for both of us when I say that relationships are given to us to learn from, whether they are romantic or not. I find it trivial and petty to throw away a great friendship and partnership over differences. Life is too short!” The winning combination of Webster and Slattery has resulted in two Billboard #1s and eight Top 10s on the Billboard charts. The highly anticipated Reasons is an intimate and introspective portrait of Lindsey Webster’s epiphany about herself and her relationships. It has all the makings of a career-defining album as she steps forward as one of the best singers of her generation, a promising songwriter, and a rarity in the world of Contemporary Jazz. The cathartic album explores not only the joyful side of love but also the heartbreak and growth from disappointment.
Opening set by Jazzschool High School Combo led by Max Brody Josh Jones Latin Quintet Chloe Scott Jones, flute Danny Lubin-Laden, trombone Erick Peralta, keys/bass Josh Jones, drums with special guest: Sadie Scott Jones, bass Jazzschool High School Combo Ellie Kim-Turnoff, clarinet Ethan Shankman, trombone Andres Navarro, guitar Sadie Scott Jones, bass Ilan Chu-gamez, piano Lyra Renninger, drums A mainstay of Bay Area Latin jazz for decades, drummer and bandleader Josh Jones brings his quintet to the Jazzschool for an evening of dynamic AfroCuban jazz, featuring music by legends Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barretto, Maraca, and more. The Jazzschool High School Combo led by Max Brody plays an opening set, and includes Jones’ daughter Sadie on bass, who graduates from the program this spring. Drummer and percussionist Josh Jones is recognized internationally from his touring and recording with such Jazz greats as Don Cherry, Steve Coleman, Omar Sosa, Yosvany Terry, and Jacqui Naylor. His recent recording projects include We Are Not The Headliner with Omar Sosa, Then and Now with Blue Note recording artist Benny Green, as well as a project with Cuban jazz royalty Chuchito Valdes. In addition to his robust performance career, Jones is a highly respected educator, and at the Jazzschool leads the ever-popular Adult Latin Big Band. Doors 7 pm Pre-concert talk 7:30 pm Concert 8 pm
winter williams presents—SATURDAY JUNE 13TH—THE GOLD SOULSFLORATURA—7:30 pm doors / 8 pm showAdvance Tickets Available / $20—IVY ROOM | 21+—THE GOLD SOULS—The driving grooves of funk, rich textures of soul, and the compelling storytelling of the blues converge through The Gold Souls’ unique brand of boogie. Captivating lyrics tell modern tales, while fresh arrangements propel a classic sound, inspiring audiences everywhere with positive messages straight from the heart to the dance floor.Led by the dynamic Juniper Waller, the group is made up of young talent hailing from the Bay and Sacramento areas, and boasts the region's first all women horn section. With Alex Severson on the keys, Billy D. Thompson on the drums, Madison Armstrong on saxophone, Liliana Moore on trumpet, Kari Anne Estrada on trombone, Chris Paisley on guitar, and Avery Jeffry on bass, each member has a hand in writing and song composition, making The Gold Souls a truly collaborative effort.FLORATURA—Floratura invites listeners to float downstream and melt into an oasis of wonder and discovery. Drawing from a variety of influences, the California-bred alternative neo-soul r&b band serves hope and beauty. Exploring genres utilizing colorful harmonies, spicy, catchy melodies, and extensive improvisation. The psychedelic atmosphere creates an oasis for listening, dancing and feeling welcome. Floratura released their debut album entitled ‘Oasis Glow’ on February 1st 2026. The songs on the LP album are filled with observations from a vibrant earthly setting and an invitation to reconnect back to nature with a vast sense of awe and amazement. Floratura has shared the stage with The California Honeydrops, SAY SHE SHE and performed at the iconic Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival 2024 with the likes of Tower Of Power, Ghost-Note, & more. Floratura: Tatiana Peña (mandolin, vocals), Adrian Marquez (guitar, vocals), Jack Reed (keys), Noah Mogor (bass), and Jacob Gilmore (drums).
About For the Women who refused to be silent. “From Bessie to Billie” is a stunning tribute to the women who built jazz and blues from the ground up. From Bessie Smith all the way to Billie Holiday, Donnay delivers a genuine love letter to the pioneering women of the Jazz Age, performed with joy and grit.
