For this series at Keys, Tammy pays tribute to Tania Maria and Stevie Wonder, two of her biggest inspirations. Tammy L. Hall is a Grammy® award recognized pianist/composer/educator/collaborator/ musical director who’s career spans some 40+ years. Hall has worked with a wide array of vocalists and instrumentalists, including the late Etta Jones and Ernestine Anderson; Renée Wilson, Ms. Loretta Devine, Kim Nalley, Ph.D., Antoinette Montague, Susanne Mintzer, Marcus Shelby, Tiffany Austin, Terri Lyne Carrington, Regina Carter, Kristen Strom, Tia Fuller, Houston Person, Laurie Anderson, Gerald Clayton, Mads Tolling, Linda Tillery, Leberta Lorál, Holly Near, Barbara Dane, Hector Lugo, Kalil Wilson, Mimi Fox and Destiny Muhammad. In 2021 Tammy had the distinct honor of being the inaugural Artist-In-Residence for the Healdsburg Jazz Festival. Other collaborative highlights include working with the late Maestro Michael Morgan and members of the SF Symphony on the project, Currents: Bay Area Blue Notes (2019). Tammy also received the inaugural Pleasant-Leidesdorff Community Stalwart award in recognition of her work in community, from the San Francisco Chapter of the Human Rights Commission. In 2017 she received the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle award for Best Musical Direction, for her work with Pamela Rose’s Blues Is A Woman. Tammy Hall-Piano and Voice, Gary Brown-Bass Deszon Claiborne-Drums Will Martins-Percussion Seating Policy– First Come, First Serve. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival. Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival. Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.

Janice Maxie Reid celebrates the May Birthday of the iconic Stevie Wonder! A “one-woman band”, Janice often doubles as a #keyboard and left-hand keyboard bass player which makes her a force of nature on any stage! Her soulful, angelic and daringly accurate vocal prowess, distinctive four-octave voice range and engaging stage presence captivate her audiences! Janice’s vast musical gifts and massive repertoire are always on point and leave her audiences wanting for more! Janice has performed on major #concert stages including Bourbon Street Music Club in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saratoga Spring Performing Arts Center, Davies Symphony Hall, Concord Pavilion,#Yoshi’s and the legendary Berkeley and #Russian River Jazz #Festivals. Seating Policy– First Come, First Serve. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival. Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival. Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.

About Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Dave MacNab on Saxophone, the ebullient Jason Lewis on drums and Rowe on Hammond organ for a set of Blues, Bebop, Ballads and Banter. Late Set is supported by Jazz In the Neighborhood’s Guaranteed Fair Wage Fund.

About he sensitive and sophisticated vocal stylings of Carla Helmbrecht are the perfect complement to the soulful, blues- and swing-influenced style of the Brad Leali ensemble. Not only do they explore classic jazz standards and original materials, but they are able to infuse historical and modern components to their unique arrangements. This dynamic duo will be backed tonight by a world class trio.

Keys founder, Simon Rowe, makes a rare appearance on piano with two long-time collaborators.Eric Markowitz-Bass and Deszon Claiborne-drums are celebrated, bay area standouts with whom Rowe has developed a close connection, on and off the stand.Rowe has two trio recordings as a leader,”Flamingo” with liner notes by the distinguished jazz historian, Nat Hentoff and “Live at The Hodo” from his long standing engagement at the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo, North Dakota during his tenure at Minnesota State University. Seating Policy– First Come, First Serve. No table reservations. We strongly recommend arriving early to secure your spot in line for seating as you will be sat in order of arrival. Check In- Will Call Style System, simply provide your last name to check in upon arrival. Group Seating- To sit together, book under one group name or notate if purchasing separately.

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.