NYC-based pianist Caili O'Doherty brings her quartet to the Red Poppy for the first time, joined by two Bay Area natives. The performance includes original jazz compositions and arrangements from O'Doherty's debut album, Padme, as well as new material being prepared for her next record.
FEATURING:
Caili O'Doherty - piano
TBA - bass
Cory Cox - drums
Steven Lugerner - saxophones
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Caili O’Doherty, a Portland native, has performed worldwide at jazz festivals a...
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Ren Geisick and Her Quartet: Love Song & Other Misunderstandings
Ren Geisick presents songs from her new CD, Ren, Love Song, along with new original music and jazz-meets-country arrangements. Kicking off the evening is a set from Adira Shark, whose rich vocals and unique style will be a great compliment to Ren and her quartet.
FEATURING:
Adira Shark - guitar, vocals
Ren Geisick - vocals
Jon Dryden - piano
Danny Gerz - bass
Bob Welsh - guitar
Jim Kassis - drums
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Her talent honed during countless renditions of old stand...
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Renzi/Johnston/Shulman/Vogler: “Bye Bye Bartok” – Reimagining Great Symphonic & Chamber Themes
What if Béla Bartók wrote “Bye Bye Blackbird”? What if Charlie Parker wrote a prelude in E, or Sun Ra, a symphony in C? We may never know, but four Bay Area voices come together to groove, swing, and do their thing over themes by Bach, Bartok, Satie, Tchaikovsky, and others, followed by a set of their own compositions. Chamber jazz from the heart, this evening marks the inaugural performance of the new quartet.
FEATURING:
Darren Johnston - trumpet
Matt Renzi - woodwinds
Adam Shulman ...
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