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Black History Month: Kalil Wilson & The Good Luck Trio - "a Tribute Sarah Vaughan & Oscar Peterson" at California Jazz Conservatory

Courtesy of Jonathan Poretz | Posted on January 29, 2020

Where

California Jazz Conservatory
2087 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA
Map
510-845-5373

Black History Month: Kalil Wilson & The Good Luck Trio -

When

Fri, February 7, 2020
8:00 pm

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Musicians

About

Vocalist Kalil Wilson and frequent collaborator pianist Javier Santiago will present an evening of re-imagined signature tunes by two jazz icons in celebration of Black History Month.

Artist/Group Bio(s)

Listening to Oakland-born Kalil Wilson sing jazz favorites, soulful ballads, lush originals, and even operatic arias, you might start to wonder: is this the same voice? From the Metropolitan Opera to Walt Disney Hall, throughout Europe and the U.S., Kalil Wilson has captivated audiences and music critics alike with his vocal prowess and versatility. After earning a degree in ethnomusicology and vocal performance at UCLA, his musical heart called him to commit to jazz singing. That pursuit has taken him far, having shared stages with luminaries like Kenny Burrell, Carlos Santana, Esperanza Spaulding, and Omara Portuondo. His bright re-imaginings of jazz standards and originals bow to the rich history of great jazz singing while melding seamlessly with his heartfelt, eclectic stylings. While he's home in the Bay Area, jazz lovers have the chance to be stirred by his unique interpretations and amazing, velvety voice....

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