SopraDuo

Combining excellent arrangement, adventurous repertoire, and the bonus of an accomplished soprano, One Great City Duo brings a truly imaginative approach to their programming.

Sqwonk

The San Francisco-based Sqwonk bass clarinet duo is a dynamic and adventurous ensemble that “pushes the envelope of what bass clarinet music can be” (Clarinet Magazine). Sqwonk is devoted to exploring the full expressive range of the bass clarinet, from deep resonances to raucous wails. While grounded in the classical tradition, Sqwonk’s music draws on […]

Town Quartet

The Town Quartet was formed in Oakland at the end of the summer of ’11 by violinists Garret McLean and Corey Mike, Violist Jacob Hansen-Joseph, and cellist Lewis Patzner, with the goal of rehearsing and performing some of the masterpieces of the quartet literature; a feat all too rare for the local gigging musician. They […]

Trio 180

Trio 180, the faculty piano trio-in-residence at the University of the Pacific’s Conservatory of Music, is dedicated to its roles as performer, proponent of new music, and educator. In addition to giving concerts and master classes throughout the United States, the trio has been featured on concert series in Mexico and Canada. www.trio180.com

Ultra World X-tet

Ultra World X-tet combines jazz, world, experimental and contemporary concertstyles in a pioneering fusion of East and West. The ensemble features a group of musicians from diverse and colorful ethnic and musical backgrounds: Gary Schwantes,tenor and soprano saxophones/bamboo flutes/composer; Winnie Wong, guzheng(Chinese zither); Yangqin Zhao, yangqin (Chinese hammered dulcimer); Doug Ebert, bass; Surya Prakasha, drumset/percussion/harmonium. […]

Deep Tones

We believe that classical music belongs to everyone!

Ian Dogole & Music Beyond Borders

Music Beyond Borders is a unique blend of Jazz and multicultural musical forms that span the diverse musical traditions of the planet. For nearly 40 years, Ian Dogole has created music that draws upon the innovations of the jazz tradition, as well as the scales, rhythms and instruments from the indigenous music cultures across the […]