"Who were coming back were rap fans, especially to see the Bay Area's own homegrown talent. Last year alone, Vallejo legend Mac Mall sold out a show. Oakland's Richie Rich sold out two. Too Short sold out six. It's transformed not only box office revenues but the vibe inside the club, Zuazua says, with its traditional supper-club-style semicircle seating at tables and booths, and a menu featuring sushi and cocktails."
"historically known for hosting golden-era legends like Pharoah Sanders, Roy Haynes, Charlie Haden or the esteemed McCoy Tyner, who once played an annual two-week residency at the club. Echoing Choice - who also served as musical director for E-40's recent Tiny Desk Concert at NPR - Zuazua says that while the "soundscape" has changed, the intensity, spontaneity and musical beauty Yoshi's is known for is still very much present, especially with a live band."
Yoshi's in Oakland historically hosted straight-ahead jazz giants such as Pharoah Sanders, Roy Haynes, Charlie Haden and McCoy Tyner. The venue has increasingly booked hip-hop artists—often backed by live bands—which has drawn rap fans and boosted box office revenues. Local stars like Mac Mall, Richie Rich and Too Short have sold out shows, and bookings include DJ Quik residencies and upcoming hip-hop performances by Mistah FAB, the GZA and Twista. The club retains its supper-club semicircular seating and sushi-and-cocktails menu, and musicians note that live-band hip-hop preserves spontaneity, intensity and musical beauty.
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