ARc duET

ARc duET is pianists Emily Tian and Anne Rainwater. They are interested in and primarily perform contemporary and jazz-inspired works for piano 4-hands and 2 pianos. With their backgrounds as both performers and teachers, Emily and Anne enjoy engaging audiences in a variety of venues and other settings. They are committed to programming composers with […]

Raffi Garabedian

Raffi Garabedian was born and raised in Berkeley, California, and was a member of the award-winning Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble. As a teenager, Raffi studied with Dayna Stephens and Dann Zinn. He went on to attend the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music from 2006-2010, where he received a Bachelors of Fine Arts […]

ECHO Chamber Orchestra

ECHO Chamber Orchestra provides an opportunity for musicians to contribute to programming through recommending repertoire, soloing and arranging music.  Unlike the typical top-down orchestral structure, ECHO is collaborative and offers a unique musical experience to players who are seeking more active involvement.   Having built an audience and a reputation over two seasons with professional […]

Jared Redmond, composer/pianist

Jared Redmond is a pianist-composer based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Seoul. He writes for new music soloists and ensembles, and develops experimental works and new notation systems for Korean traditional performers. Jared has appeared as a piano soloist throughout North America, Europe, and Korea. His repertoire stretches from music of the 16th […]

Pamela Freund-Striplen / Cultural Crossroads: Dvořák in America

Cultural Crossroads: Dvořák in America is a live concert experience that explores the Black and Indigenous influences on Dvořák during his time in America. The program weaves original Native American melodies and moving African American Spirituals along with Dvořák’s most beloved chamber music. Short videos and imagery add to this powerful multimedia experience. Cultural Crossroads: […]

Nancy Zhou

Nancy Zhou is lauded as one of today’s probing musical voices infused with searing virtuosity. With a robust online presence that seeks to invigorate appreciation for the art and science of the violin, her thoughtful musicianship resonates with a global audience in such a way that brings her on stage with leading orchestras around the […]

Gary Muszynski / One World Music / Roots & Wings

One World Music: Weaving together music, community, cross-cultural collaboration, wellness, and nature. oneworldmusic.com Donate

Beneath a Tree

Beneath A Tree – Baroque To Folk was founded on the mutual love of historical performance. Collaborations with like-minded intrepid musicians explore the interrelationships found between composed and traditional folk music from the baroque period and its continued relevance, creating a curious and exciting fusion that appeals to varied audiences. It is through a natural […]

David James

David James is a San Francisco-born composer, guitarist, vocalist and bandleader who draws from his years of experience in hip-hop, film and theater scores, afrobeat, and more, bringing these influences to bear in his “ … thoughtfully composed, boundary-blurring new music.” (All About Jazz) heydavidjames.com Donate

Eric Harland – Second Take Sound

Grammy award winning drummer Eric Harland, has established himself as one of the premier jazz musicians of our time. He’s collaborated with artists including John Mayer, Mariah Carey, Kevin Eubanks and Dispatch on over 300 recordings. Eric’s extensive resume includes founding his own production company, Eland Productions, and mentoring as an Artistic Director at SFJazz. […]