Guitarist Terrence Brewer putting down a serious groove at the Grapes and Grooves event.

Bobby Hutcherson – Tribute Concert for Khalil Shaheed @ Yoshi’s Oakland – 04/27/10

My friend Theo crooning at The Jazzschool in April. A few years ago, we used to sing in choir together. I am really happy for him.

Kurt Elling w/The Count Basie Orchestra @ Davies Symphony Hall performing the music of William “Count” Basie and Frank Sinatra for the SFJAZZ Spring Season.

The Count Basie Orchestra directed by Bill Hughes.

Vesta Williams @ The Rrazz Room

She looks and sounds wonderful!!!

Brian Ho swinging hard on his Hammond B3 organ with his trio at Jupiter in Berkeley.

Patti Austin – Yoshi’s San Francisco

I have loved Patti Austin for as long as I can remember. It was an honor to photograph her shows. I saw her three times during her run and each show was amazing. You can see more photos from her show here.

I had the pleasure of meeting spoken word artist Joyce Lee when she recently performed with singer Valerie Troutt at Yoshi’s San Francisco. Her performance was spectacular.

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The Fillmore Jazz Festival was held July 4 and 5 on Fillmore Street running from Eddy Street up to Jackson Street. There were three different performance stages featuring jazz, blues, latin and soul music. There were even swing dancing lessons.

My photo highlights  include the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra f/t Faye Carol, Marcus Shelby & Friends (@ Yoshi’s SF), Bay Area Blues Society, and Kim Nalley.

More festival photos on Flickr.

Jeremy Pelt – trumpet/flugelhorn
Danny Grissett – piano
J. D. Allen – tenor saxaphone
Dwayne Burno – acoustic bass
Darrell Green – drums

Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and his band played two great sets at Yoshi’s Oakland on January 15, 2009.