The Jazzschool

We’re in this week’s Culture Circuit!

Thanks to music writer Andrew Gilbert and Albany Scanner for highlighting this Saturday’s concert with Edgardo Cambón & LaTiDo at The Jazzschool. (Albany Scanner)

Andrew celebrates Edgardo’s four decades on the Bay Area Latin music scene—from his work as a vocalist, percussionist, composer and bandleader to collaborations with artists including Chucho Valdés, Eddie Palmieri, Carlos Santana and the Pacific Mambo Orchestra. (Albany Scanner)

Come hear him live as we kick off our ¡Sonidos Latinos! series celebrating Latino Heritage Month. Edgardo is joined by Charlie Gurke on saxophone, Saúl Sierra on bass, and Marco Díaz on piano and trumpet. (Albany Scanner)

Saturday, October 3
8 PM
The Jazzschool, Berkeley
🎟️ $25/$15

Thank you, Andrew and Albany Scanner, for shining a light on live music happening around the East Bay.

Join us Saturday night!
Tickets at concerts.jazzschool.org 

https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/30/arts-culture/culture-circuit-oct-1-2026/

The Culture Circuit, Oct. 1-6 This week's picks for live music, singalongs, film and author talks around the East Bay.

While you were away… the pianos got some love. 🎹💜

Over the summer, two well-loved Jazzschool pianos—“Beatrice” and “Naima”—received much-needed repairs and restoration. From keys and hammers to dampers and action work, they’re refreshed and ready for another season of classes, rehearsals, and performances. Thank you Piedmont Piano Company!

And there’s even more to celebrate: we met our spring and summer fundraising goal and unlocked a matching gift from a longtime supporter!

To everyone who donated to PianoLove and supported the Jazzschool this year: thank you. Your gifts help care for the instruments we play every day and support the classes, programs, faculty, and community that fill the school with music.

We can’t wait for you to hear these pianos back in action.

Pianists and ensemblemates, enjoy!

Workshops at the Jazzschool this week!

10/1 at 6:30pm: Drop-In Improvisation Workshop with Ian Carey

10/3 at 2pm: Welcome to Jazz with Erika Oba

10/4 at 12pm: The Singer’s Essential Guide to Jam Sessions with Pamela Rose

10/4 at 2pm: Play Jazz, Blues, Rock Piano by Ear with Andy Ostwald

https://jazzschool.org/community-programs/workshops/

Concerts & events this week at the Jazzschool!

9/30 at 12:30pm: Brown Bag Jazz Hangs: Greg Bridges on Oliver Johnson

9/30 from 7-10pm: Jazz Jams at Jupiter

10/2 at 8pm: Dahveed Behroozi Trio feat. Thomas Morgan & Jason Lewis

10/3 at 8pm: ¡Sonidos Latinos! : Edgardo Cambón & LaTiDo

10/4 from 4-6pm: FREE! Youth Jazz Jam

10/4 from 6-8pm: FREE! Jazz Movie Night: The Last Mambo (2023) with introduction by director Rita Hargrave

https://concerts.jazzschool.org/

Missed the first week? You can still join us this fall.

A few classes and ensembles still have room, and fall workshops are a great way to jump in without committing to a full term.

Browse what’s still open for adults and young musicians, find what fits, and make more music this fall.

See current openings or visit → jazzschool.org

Love jazz, but wish you understood it better?

Maybe you’ve wondered how musicians improvise together. What you should listen for. Or how the history of jazz connects to the music you hear today.

Welcome to Jazz is an introduction to “how jazz works” with pianist, flutist, composer, and educator Erika Oba.

Through guided listening, musical demonstrations, and interactive discussion, you’ll explore the blues, the Great American Songbook, the roles of instruments in a jazz ensemble, the language of improvisation, and more.

No musical experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity.

This Saturday is the first class in the 8-week series—and there are two ways to join:

🎟 Drop in for this session: $20
🎟 Join the full 8-week series: $140
📅 Saturdays, Oct. 3–Nov. 21, 2–3:30 pm
📍 In person or online

Each class stands on its own, so come once or keep exploring.

Explore the series and register at bit.ly/4y7Kwhg

Welcome to Jazz (Full 8-part Series) - The Jazzschool This class is an introduction to “how jazz works” for anyone who wants to understand the history of the music, learn how musicians improvise together, and go deeper as a jazz listener and audience member.

Workshops this week at the Jazzschool!

9/24: Drop-In Improvisation Workshop with Ian Carey

9/26: The Art of Interactive Improvisation with Devin Gray

9/27: The Metronome is Your Friend with Paul Mehling AND Django Reinhardt-Style Jazz Guitar with Paul Mehling

https://jazzschool.org/community-programs/workshops/