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Tara Linda & the Rumor Mill at Yoshi's Oakland
Courtesy of Andrew Shepherd | Posted on March 18, 2013
Where
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA
Map
510-238-9200
When
Tue, April 16, 2013
8pm
Save the date
Musicians
Tara Linda
vocalsAbout
With her newest CD in the Jazz charts, torch songstress Tara Linda and the Rumor Mill return to the Yoshi’s stage for an upbeat, sultry, and eclectic night of original jazz, blues, and torch.
A Bay Area critics’ pick, Tara Linda’s performances are described as “mesmerizing” (Bay Area News Group) and praised as “a diverse musical treat” (San Jose Jazz).
From smoky ballads to sassy swings, Tara’s delivery is heartfelt and playful. While her vocal style draws from 1930’s/40’s torch, her songwriting, lyrics, and catchy hooks are refreshingly original. Inspired both by American and Latin American torch singers—from Lydia Mendoza to Sarah Vaughan, Tara’s voice is steeped in the jazz, blues, and Latin traditions of her childhood. ...