Tania Maria and Stevie Wonder: two of the most creative and impactful artists in my musical experience. Please join me with the Brazilian percussionist Will Martins, drummer Deszon Claiborne (my Brotha), and bassist Gary Brown (my Otha Brotha), and my Sista, saxophonist Kristen Strom, for an evening of Funky, Beautiful, Music! You might just have

Tania Maria and Stevie Wonder: two of the most creative and impactful artists in my musical experience. Please join me with the Brazilian percussionist Will Martins, drummer Deszon Claiborne (my Brotha), and bassist Gary Brown (my Otha Brotha), and my Sista, saxophonist Kristen Strom, for an evening of Funky, Beautiful, Music! You might just have

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

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-Guitar, the

The 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. With a unique style and

The 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. With a unique style and