Cedar Walton

Pianist Cedar Walton is one of the most influential jazz musicians active today. For over 25 years he has been acclaimed by fellow jazz musicians and audience around the world. His original compositions like "Bolivia", "Clockwise" and "Firm Roots" are frequently recorded by other musicians, and have become part of the standard Jazz repertoire. Cedar Walton has emerged as a true master of jazz. Walton has performed with a number of jazz greats while also leading his own successful groups.  He will lead a trio for three nights of exciting, solid jazz at Yoshi's in Oakland on Friday, October 16th through Sunday, October 18th.

Stanley Clarke © Andrea Canter

Best know for his fusion work of the 70s, Stanley Clarke is one of the most influential bassists of the modern era. The Philadelphia native picked up the bass by default, as it was the only instrument available when he showed up for the school orchestra. History proved it was a fit, however, as his early years were spent in the company of Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Dexter Gordon, Gato Barbieri, Joe Henderson, Chick Corea, Pharoah Sanders, Gil Evans and Stan Getz. 

“A talented, charismatic player who is almost single-handedly reviving interest in the violin as a jazz instrument.” - Los Angeles Times

Regina Carter