Berkeley Chamber Performances, a long-standing chamber music presenter in the East Bay area, will showcase the internationally acclaimed clarinet-violin-piano ensemble, Zodiac Trio, on March 12, 2024, at 7:30 PM.

The program, titled “American Voyages,” invites the audience on a musical journey throughout the Americas with music by George Gershwin, Arturo Marquez, Peter Schickele, Astor Piazzolla, and John Novacek. A special feature of the program is an original tribute to Benny Goodman – a collection of famous jazz tunes popularized by the King of Swing, arranged specifically for the Zodiac Trio.

The complete program is as follows:

George Gershwin – American in Paris (arr. Riko Higuma)

Peter Schickele – Serenade for Three

• I. Dances
• II. Songs
• III. Variations

Astor Piazzolla – Angel Series

Benny Rides Again – An homage to Benny Goodman (arr. Jean-Marc Brisson)

• The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise
• Night and Day
• Dinah
• Goodbye
• Ding Dong Daddy

John Novacek – Four Rags for Two Jons

• I. Schenectady
• II. 4th Street Drag
• III. Recuperation
• IV. Full Stride Ahead

Arturo Marquez – Danzon No. 2

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, March 12
• Time: 7:30 PM
• Venue: Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave 2nd floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
• Tickets: Available at Ticketing Website
• Contact: You may contact Berkeley Chamber Performances at (510) 525-5211