"Trombonist Adam Theis and his Jazz Mafia organization have always been smooth operators, finding creative ways to bend the often treacherous Bay Area music scene to their will. By forging alliances with friendly venues, the Jazz Mafia has knuckled their way into two Bay Area residencies, playing monthly at Oakland's Sound Room and North Beach's Keys Jazz Bistro."
"A six-piece Mafia outfit featuring heavyweights Mike Olmos on trumpet and Colin Hogan on piano plays the Sound Room Feb. 27 and Keys Feb. 28 with soul-steeped jazz vocalist Tiffany Austin. With the whole year mapped out, the Mafia has already announced themes for upcoming shows featuring their original arrangements."
"The Harmonic Labyrinth: That's the title of American Bach's new concert devoted to Pergolesi's 1736 Stabat Mater; company director Jeffrey Thomas leads four performances of the work featuring soprano Maya Kherani and mezzo-soprano Sarah Coit. Works by Bach and Scarlatti complete the program."
The Bay Area features a rich weekend of musical entertainment spanning multiple genres. Jazz Mafia, led by trombonist Adam Theis, maintains monthly residencies at Oakland's Sound Room and North Beach's Keys Jazz Bistro, performing with accomplished musicians including trumpet player Mike Olmos and pianist Colin Hogan. Upcoming shows feature soul-steeped vocalist Tiffany Austin and themed performances exploring Herbie Hancock's 1970s work and reimagined Beatles compositions. Classical offerings include American Bach Soloists performing Pergolesi's Stabat Mater across multiple Bay Area churches, conducted by Jeffrey Thomas and featuring sopranos Maya Kherani and Sarah Coit. Additional performances include Livermore Valley Opera's production of Cosi fan Tutte and appearances by rapper Cardi B.
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