Tagged Jazz

Walking out of the Warfield covered in sweat and tears, I was fully prepared to cancel all therapy appointments, attack the pile of clothes that had been haunting my bed, and even go as far as to do a morning ...

Bay Area locals and UC Berkeley alumni, Brijean Murphy and Doug Stuart released their debut album, Feelings on February 26, 2021 with Ghostly International. The album incorporates various styles with most not...

Whenever I like a track, I ask my most musically-manic-mate, Ivan to send me songs that sound similar. Ivan is basically like a Spotify algorithm in human form, knowing the ins and outs of what makes people fe...

On Thursday afternoons, the small cafe at 2430 Bancroft Way is normally filled with the sounds of a lively jazz trio, bustling crowds and its staff. Normally comprised of an upright bassist, drummer and pianis...

Picture this: an 8th grade singing performance. Me, an awkward 13-year old wearing an Aeropostale shirt, nervous and sweating in front of the crowd. I had chosen to sing “Love Song” by Sara Bareilles, which...

This July saw the death of an absolute legend, João Gilberto — Brazilian singer, songwriter, guitarist and pioneer of an entire music genre. In honor of him, I hope to make the Berkeley student body more aw...

Wednesday before spring break, mentally exhausted from endless studying, I could not have been looking more forward to the week off school. Midterms seem to be continuous and I unfortunately have one right when...

It’s devastating to think about all the music you will never get to hear before you die. I often wonder who are the artists changing the world at underground venues and hole-in-the-wall bars. Where are they f...

There are few albums that seem to have a profound effect on not only its listeners but on fellow musicians as well. Bruce Springsteen said that it gave him “a sense of the divine.” It has been described as ...

Upon my first arrival at The Fillmore on April 13th, I noticed a “WOMEN RULE” t-shirt and listened as couples and groups around me spoke Spanish, French, and English. It seemed like a fitting way to start I...

The term “dynamic duo” couldn’t be more appropriate for musicians Ivan Jackson and Conor Rayne who met at the Manhattan School of Music and started a joint project Brasstracks just a few years ago.  Sinc...

In an interview with Melody Maker magazine, Jimi Hendrix once said, “Anyone can go round shaking babies by the hand and kissing the mothers, and saying that it was groovy. But you see, you can't do this in ...

Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, Jordan Rakei was a long way from home as he closed out his second North American tour in San Francisco at The Fillmore last Thursday, March 8th. Rakei brings his own...

The Chapel was graced by the presence of Bruno Major and his live band last Tuesday, February 20th as a part of Noise Pop Festival 2018.  Performing for a sold-out crowd, this is Major's first North American t...

On Wednesday, January 24th, I made the trek from Berkeley to Mill Valley across the Richmond Bridge in the pouring rain to experience some good times with Mild High Club. I was really committed to this concert ...