$5 adv / $7 door. 644-2020. www.thefreight.org
7:30pm, Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, United States
Ryan Keberle and Catharsis
Ryan Keberle - Trombone, Melodica
Camila Meza - Voice
Mike Rodriguez - Trumpet
Jorge Roeder - Bass
Eric Doob - Drums
Recently named the #1 Rising Star Trombonist in Downbeat's annual critics poll and hailed by the New York Times as " young trombonist of vision and composure", few musicians have managed to navigate the richly varied avenues of New York City's abundant music scene with the same passion and adaptability as trombonist and composer Ryan Keberle. Since moving to New York City from Spokane in 1999, Keberle's diverse talents have earned him a place alongside a staggering array of legends, superstars, and up-and-coming innovators including David Bowie, Wynton Marsalis, Alicia Keys, Maria Schneider, and Sufjan Stevens.
Keberle combines that wealth of influence and experience into a bold group sound with his piano-less quintet, Catharsis. Described by the Los Angeles Times as "a potent blend of cinematic sweep and lush, ear-grabbing melodies" Keberle presents Catharsis in a performance of their one-of-a-kind indie-jazz with songs rich in deep groove, melodic invention and group interaction. The primarily word-less vocals of Camila Meza mesh seamlessly with trombone, the trumpet of Mike Rodriguez, bass of Jorge Roeder, and drums of Eric Doob to create a lush sound filled with drama and intrigue. Repertoire will be selected from their recent record release on Greenleaf Music inspired by modern-day jazz and folkloric composers from South America. The band members of Catharsis bring an impressive wealth of experience playing an integral role in many of the top jazz and Latin jazz ensembles including the bands of Charlie Haden, Gary Burton, Julian Lage, Christian Scott, Paquito D'Rivera, and Gonzalo Rubulcaba.
Ben Goldberg Group
8pm to 10pm, 2133 University Avenue
Kevin Rogers and Otis Harriel, violins
Taija Warbelow, viola
Doug Machiz, cello
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 59 #1
Benjamin Britten: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 36
Andy Akiho: String Quartet #1
This superb young quartet performed at our 2014 Gala Fundraiser and we're now proud to present these artists on our regular season. Combining selections featuring new music on a program with great masterworks.
$30. High school students free; post-high school students $15.00.
(510) 525-5211.
Www.berkeleychamberperform.org.
8pm to 10pm, Berkeley City Club. 2315 Durant Ave
8pm Cajun/Zydeco dance lesson. $12. 525-5054. www.ashkenaz.com
8:30pm, Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States