Oakland Loft Concerts

Saxophonist and host Anton Schwartz is joined by different musicians each time. A terrific array of players from around the nation have performed in these concerts. To name a few: Julian Priester, Ed Cherry, Russell Ferrante, Taylor Eigsti, Bruce Forman, Ken Peplowski, Denise Donatelli, Lorraine Feather, Jackie Ryan, Art Lande, Mark Levine, Marcus Shelby, Inga Swearingen, Wil Blades, Randy Porter, Kenny Washington, Dan Balmer, Rebecca Kilgore, Ed Reed, Josh Nelson, Akira Tana, Essiet Essiet, Jeff Johnson, John Stowell, Kellye Gray, Joe Gilman.

Anton has been giving concerts in his Oakland loft since 2003. The building was originally a school – the Clawson School, built in 1917.

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Saxophonist and host Anton Schwartz is joined by different musicians each time. A terrific array of players from around the nation have performed in these concerts. To name a few: Julian Priester, Ed Cherry, Russell Ferrante, Taylor Eigsti, Bruce Forman, Ken Peplowski, Denise Donatelli, Lorraine Feather, Jackie Ryan, Art Lande, Mark Levine, Marcus Shelby, Inga Swearingen, Wil Blades, Randy Porter, Kenny Washington, Dan Balmer, Rebecca Kilgore, Ed Reed, Josh Nelson, Akira Tana, Essiet Essiet, Jeff Johnson, John Stowell, Kellye Gray, Joe Gilman.

Anton has been giving concerts in his Oakland loft since 2003. The building was originally a school – the Clawson School, built in 1917.

The location is just off the Bay Bridge and near all the East Bay highways.

A serious concert with a party vibe. The band plays two sets of music. Before, between and afterward, there’s time for folks to mingle and enjoy some wine, soft drinks and snacks.

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