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Musical Greats
Bessie Smith tribute by Lavay Smith and Denise Perrier on June 23, 2019 at 3 PM at The Back Room
Denise Perrier stars with the Tammy Hall Trio in An Autumn Serenade
Keith Okie and Friends are jamming… Wow!
Mitch Stein u0026#038; His All Star Band
Pacific Mambo is enchanting audiences
Nicolas Bearde’s China tour commences May 28, 2017 at Beijing National Theatre
Faye Carol is a Star. She has amazing range, knowledge and grace.
We miss you Toots Thieleman
Norah Jones will release her new CD, Day Breaks, on October 7th, 2016.
Reggie Washington tribute CD to “Rainbow Shadow”
Stanley Jordan Interview about “Friends”
Eric Swinderman and Denise Perrier will join Junius Courtney Big Band at Yoshi’s June 7th.
Karen Blixt and Frank Martin’s second record will be performed at Yoshi’s April 15th, 2008
Mazella Houston and guest guitarist Larrie Noble Sr. to perform at California Theatre, July 24th
The All Star Indie Band makes you wonder…
Norah Jones will release her new CD, Day Breaks, on October 7th, 2016.
From one Revolutionary to another (Beethoven and David Bowie)
Interview with world-renowned Musical Diva – N’Kenge
Frank Martin
Frank Martin, Head of the UC Jazz Advanced Combo I
Ted Moore, Head of UC Jazz Introduction
Artist Highlight – Jazz Greats
Artist Highlight – Angela Bofill
Artist Highlight – Benny Goodman
Artist Highlight – Dann Zinn
Artist Highlight – Duke Ellington
Artist Highlight – Ehud Asherie
Artist Highlight – Ella Fitzgerald
Artist Highlight – Estaire Godinez
Artist Highlight – Frank Martin
Artist Highlight – John Handy
Artist Highlight – Louis Armstrong
Artist Highlight – Mazella Houston
Artist Highlight – Noah Griffin
Artist Highlight – Ted Moore
Artist Highlight – Thelonious Monk
Artist Highlight – Tony Bennett
Artist Highlight: Tony Lindsay and his new hit song “Something beautiful”
Artist Highlight – Shambhu
Artist Highlight – Stanley Jordan
Artist Highlight – Stanley Clarke
Artist Highlight – Steve Campos
Reviews
Mesmerica feels uplifting
“Mabagwe—a Tribute to Los Mayores” nominated for the Cubadisco Award
Debut of New Quintet, Aggregate Prime, Featuring Vijay Iyer, Gary Thomas, Mark Whitfield and Kenny Davis
Buddy Craig Leaving in the Morning -2004 and this new gem by Martin Holland.
Deva Mahal – “It’s Down to You” has soul, Run Deep is interesting.
Guarachando – Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet
UC Jazz Ensembles
Welcome to the UC Jazz Club!
Timely Songs and Lyrics
Cha, cha, cha, changes… so timely. Thx David Bowie!
Upcoming Performances
Rolando Morales April 2023 Calendar
Celebrate Nicolas Bearde’s 6th Solo Release at Yoshi’s in Oakland Tuesday, October 8, 2019: Reserve your tickets now!
Enjoy Jonah Melvon featuring Adesha at the Art + Soul Celebration on July 27, 2019
Keith Okie u0026#038; Rebel Sol are expanding their national tour.
Juneteenth Celebration San Jose headlined by Faith Evans and Tyler Gordon
Join Rolando Morales with Estaire Godinez this Friday!
Rolando Morales August 2019 Calendar
Rolando Morales July 2019 Calendar
Rolando Morales June 2019 Calendar
Rolando Morales May 2019 Calendar
Rolando Morales Last April Performance
Rolando Morales at Maria Maria Walnut Creek Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evening.
Rolando Morales May 2018 Performance Calendar
Rolando Morales May 2018 Performance Calendar
Rolando Morales and Carlos Reyes perform at The Vine at Bridges on Saturday, September 23, 2017
Rolando Morales and Estaire Godinez perform at The Vine at Bridges in Danville, Saturday July 15, 2017
Rolando Morales performs at Barone’s Restaurant in Pleasanton May 27
Rolando Morales performs at Barone’s Restaurant in Pleasanton May 27
Rolando Morales performs at C’era una Volta tonight. Enjoy a lovely afternoon in Alameda.
Rolando Morales and Carlos Reyes perform in Napa at Silo’s tonight
Rolando Morales and Carlos Reyes perform in Napa at Silo’s tonight
Rolando Morales and Carlos Reyes will be at Sausalito Seahorse this Saturday, March 25, 2017
Rolando Morales and Omar Ledezma appear at San Jose Fairmont on Thursday, June 16
Rolando at Maria Maria in Danville Tuesday, June 14
Rolando at Maria Maria in Danville Tuesday, June 14
Rolando Morales and Estaire Godinez to perform at Fairmont San Jose May 19
Rolando Morales performs with flautist Bob Harrison at Maria Maria May 15
Rolando Morales May 6 at Don Pico’s in San Bruno
Rolando Morales to perform for 13th Annual “Mujer Latina” Luncheon in Marin
Rolando Morales performs at C’Era una Volta in Alameda on April 22, 2017
Rolando Morales is worth overcoming Superstition on Friday 13th at Don Pico’s Bistro
Where are my Patriots? Rolando Morales and Carlos Reyes Saturday at The Vine and more
Reflections on the year; Rolando’s new January Calendar!
Rolando Morales December 2016 Newsletter
Ms. Janice Maxie-Reid joins Rolando Morales to perform at Vine at Bridges
Rolando Morales adds “Love’s in Need of Love Today” by Stevie Wonder to his repertoire.
Rolando Morales March 2019 Calendar
Rolando Morales February 2019 Public Performances Calendar
Rolando Morales October 2018 Calendar
Rolando Morales is accompanied by Danilo Paiz at The Lot Restaurant in the new City Center Bishop Ranch complex.
Rolando Morales at Havana in Walnut Creek tonight and September Calendar.
Rolando Morales and Omar Ledezma at Havana on August 31, 2018
Rolando Morales and Estaire Godinez to perform at Fairmont San Jose May 19
Rolando Morales at Barone’s, The Vine at Bridges, Seahorse, and C’era Una Volta,
Rolando Morales performing for Sionfonds for Haiti Party u0026#038; Fund Raiser to Support Children u0026#038; Their Families in Haiti on Sunday, September 25 at Venga Paella
Rolando Morales Duo will perform Thursday July 28, 2016 at San Jose Fairmont
Rolando Morales and Omar Ledezma appear at San Jose Fairmont on Thursday, June 16
Rolando Morales is performing at Maria Maria Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Rolando Morales and Omar Ledezma at Havana on August 31, 2018
Rolando Morales Calendar for July 2018 at Maria, Maria WC, San Carlos Thurs, Havana WC with Janice Maxie-Reid and more
Rolando Morales adds “Love’s in Need of Love Today” by Stevie Wonder to his repertoire.
Join us on April 4th for “A Night at Yoshi’s Oakland featuring Jonah Melvon u0026 Adesha”
100 Year Celebration of the ACLU – now more important than ever.
Nicolas Bearde performs special December Holiday Show at Piedmont Piano Company
Nicolas Bearde’s China tour commences May 28, 2017 at Beijing National Theatre
Project Freedom will be performed at Yoshi’s in Oakland May 24 u0026 Kumbaya in Santa Cruz May 25
Art
Art Reviews
Mesmerica feels uplifting
Beverly Reiser creates new art collection: Contemplative Reflections
Joyce Gordon Gallery presents Art by Chukes and music by Miguel Y Los Buenos Ensemble
Phillip Sossou honors every class mate of Boston Latin School Class of 2016 with a drawing
Save the Date for Joyce Gordon Gallery’s upcoming event: Oakland Youth Art Explosion!
Visual Artists
Artist Highlight: Gerhard Richter
Artist Highlight – Uriel Dana
Berthe Morisot, amazing impressionist painter.
Photography
50 years of classic photography by celebrity photographer, Jim Dennis
Join us on Thursday, August 18th from 6-10pm for Jim Dennis’ Birthday Celebration and Extended exhibit “50 Years In A Flash”.
Heather Thayer knows how to capture moments in time and turns them into art.
Marmalade skies of Byholmsviken
Kalervo Karlsson stuns fashion world with his amazing photography.
Roger uses his keen journalistic observations’ capabilities to bring life to his naturally lit photographs.
Fashion
Elegance and Beauty are spreading
Dance
Dance expresses culture in a non-verbal way. 2018 around the world.
Dance 2018 in Germany
Dance is an amazing expression of current culture. US Dance Then and Now.
Rolando Morales May 2019 Calendar
Culture
Why foster self respect for boys and men?
Equality is making a comeback and business leaders are joining in. Your town can succeed as well. Part 1
Equality is making comeback and business leaders join in to make it happen – Part 2
Jerry Brown leads Oakland and slowly the city changes to make Equality possible – Part 3
Today Oakland is a model city that has pulled together to create a new future for all its citizens. Part 4
Positive Kids and Parents Interactions assure healthy Brain Development
Dr. Robin Goodman recommends to help kids feel good on the inside for a positive self image.
Essays
Whether you have a plan or not, you will get there.
Meditation is known to soothe wild hearts
Stop! in the name of love…
We were so lucky to live during mostly prosperous and calm peaceful times.
What a Wonderful World in the Norwegian Fjords
Women could use their power to make America great again.
Michelle Obama is beautiful inside out and outside in. True Beauty!
Staying calm when times of stress. Techniques that work.
Freedom of Speech
Ajit Pai, FCC Chairman, overturned net neutrality in favor a few Telcos
FCC Chairman no longer wants to be questioned in official hearings about Free Speech, Net Neutrality, Unfair Competition, etc.
100 Year Celebration of the ACLU – now more important than ever.
Alexander Hamilton was so astute
Patrick Henry said: “United we Stand, divided we fall.”
The USA culture is based on the 1st Amendment in our Constitutions.
Muhammad Ali died after a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease with his family by his side
Weekend news update by Stephen Colbert
Books
The Book “Healing Criminal Justice” by Judge Jeffrey Tauber now available!
Word Class Author u0026#038; Speaker Whitney Vosburgh (“Work The Future Today”) to Host “Change Yourself, Change the World” Workshops: August 10-11th u0026#038; 17-18th in Berkeley, CA
“Michael Tchong’s Latest Book, “Ubertrends — How Trends And Innovation Are Transforming Our Future Released”
Griffin Motivation signs with Eagle One Insights to rapidly expand their Corporate Incentive and Empowerment Programs
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is one of the world most wonderful books.
The Power of Noticing: What the Best Leaders See
Panorama
Women share their thoughts. Enjoy!
Ray Arata, champion of change, advises corporations why gender equality is truly worthwhile
Under the DeVos administration how will our kids meet their best friends?
One day before Russia, Iran and Turkey summit meeting, Ambassador Karlov is murdered.
Tillerson is a sidelined Fake “Secretary of State” – who runs the country?
When will we start standing up to preserve our civilized lives? Who will stand up?
Time to think? Universities are starting to self reflect on their contribution to our culture.
Amid questions about ethics Andy Pudzer withdraws himself from nomination for Secretary of Labor
Voted? Here are November 2018 upcoming Rolando Morales Performances
Trump claims he is “the least racist person” ever. Well, how about the Dalai Lama?
Trump Country – An Update Report
Trump’s austerity programs starts with his musical artist line-up at the inauguration … and his Steve Mnuchin is sure to watch every 27 cents
Several right-wing investment bankers who hope to take over America will find it doesn’t work
Today, Supreme Court in US decides to support Trump for the first time, twice!
What is the Trump phenomena about?
Trump’s drains the swamp of lobbyist for corporations and replaces them with the corporate officers and bankers
TTIP want to put GMO based food ahead of local populations’ preference for health
With TTIP corporations will no longer be liable for any damage they cause. Time to remind us what freedom means?
WomenNow and New Delhi Restaurant host Spring India Day on June 11th in Union Square
Business
Attend Justina Mutale’s Power Masterclass.
Are we still living in a merit based society?
Is it wise for those benefitting from the economy to allow the middle and lower middle class to shrink?
Customer Support Woes – Microsoft’s CX is terrible due to lack of training.
Trade Wars: What will the multi-billion dollar trade wars accomplish for the US?
Obama fixed the employment, let’s stay on course.
Now Laura Ashley is brilliantly marketed…
Vigilint Biosensors and Coyote Creek Elementary School partner to achieve Peace Of Mind for Parents
Parents need to carefully monitor younger kids use of apps, as not all are COPPA compliant
Vigilint Biosensors and School Districts in California work together to increase school safety.
Vigilints and School Districts work together to increase school safety.
VigilintsHeart™ Launches “Shop, Save, Donate” helping parents save money while donating to schools and non-profits.
What you want to know before you buy a Smartwatch
Shrekli-style Greed: Who is Heather Bresch, Mylan CEO
Travel industry will suffer, consumer prices will go up, cyber crime will go through the roof.
Moms in the Sacramento Area can sign up for Red Cross Safety Training
North African Hair Beauty Treatments restore hair to their natural beauty
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