Sunday afternoon, I’ve been invited to host the vocal jazz jam at 5 pm at the Oakland Public Conservatory, 1616 Franklin Street! This is where the lovely miss Valerie Troutt hosts 1st Fridays jams and where the amazing James Gayles’ series of paintings of Bay Area jazz musicians is hosted (and yes I’m one of them –>). Founded by the powerhouse trombonist Angela Wellman in 2005, the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music is a beautiful space with high quality instruments and a truly optimism-inspiring cast of young jazz lovers who play there.
Sunday Jam Schedule
4-4:45 P.M YOUTH SHOWCASE
OPCM Frederick Douglas Youth Ensemble,
Michael Shiono, Director
5-5:45 P.M VOCAL SHOWCASE
Hosted by Alexa Weber Morales
6-8:00P.M. THE SESSION BEGINS
The OPC Session House Band
Charles Hamilton – trombone
Calvin Keyes – guitar
Muziki Roberson – piano
Mali V. Williams – bass
Victor McElhaney – drums
FREE ADMISSION, DONATIONS ACCEPTED
OPC is wheelchair accessible.
1 block from 19th Street BART
Plenty of parking.
