Join us as Pacifica Performances presents The Oakland Jazz Choir
The Oakland Jazz Choir, (OJC) a non-profit, has been an East Bay institution for over 27 years. One of just a few community jazz choirs in the nation singing cool original, and standard jazz material in a distinctive choral jazz setting.
During this span the group has taken many shapes, sizes and forms but the common denominator has always been the same: Joy of expression, using the voice to communicate the triumphs, as well as the turbulence, of the human spirit. We are committed to bringing vocal jazz to underserved audiences in the Bay Area and beyond. Choir membership includes 17 singers, as diverse in age, religion, and race as our hometown. Artistic director Ben Flint, a native of Memphis TN, is steeped in gospel, jazz and R&B, but applies his diverse musical experience to finding a uniquely Oakland sound. This multicultural, multi-talented group of people volunteer their time, energy and skill to produce some of the sweetest harmonies around. OJC delivers exquisite 5 and 6 harmonies performing original and contemporary arrangements that include pieces by hit makers such as Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, Quincy Jones, Duke Ellington, Pat Metheny, as well as Michael Jackson, Thelonius Monk, Tower of Power & Tears for Fears.
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The Oakland Jazz Choir, (OJC) a non-profit, has been an East Bay institution for over 27 years. One of just a few community jazz choirs in the nation singing cool original, and standard jazz material in a distinctive choral jazz setting.
During this span the group has taken many shapes, sizes and forms but the common denominator has always been the same: Joy of expression, using the voice to communicate the triumphs, as well as the turbulence, of the human spirit. We are committed to bringing vocal jazz to underserved audiences in the Bay Area and beyond. Choir membership includes 17 singers, as diverse in age, religion, and race as our hometown. Artistic director Ben Flint, a native of Memphis TN, is steeped in gospel, jazz and R&B, but applies his diverse musical experience to finding a uniquely Oakland sound. This multicultural, multi-talented group of people volunteer their time, energy and skill to produce some of the sweetest harmonies around. OJC delivers exquisite 5 and 6 harmonies performing original and contemporary arrangements that include pieces by hit makers such as Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, Quincy Jones, Duke Ellington, Pat Metheny, as well as Michael Jackson, Thelonius Monk, Tower of Power & Tears for Fears.
Join us as Pacifica Performances presents The Oakland Jazz Choir
The Oakland Jazz Choir, (OJC) a non-profit, has been an East Bay institution for over 27 years. One of just a few community jazz choirs in the nation singing cool original, and standard jazz material in a distinctive choral jazz setting.
During this span the group has taken many shapes, sizes and forms but the common denominator has always been the same: Joy of expression, using the voice to communicate the triumphs, as well as the turbulence, of the human spirit. We are committed to bringing vocal jazz to underserved audiences in the Bay Area and beyond. Choir membership includes 17 singers, as diverse in age, religion, and race as our hometown. Artistic director Ben Flint, a native of Memphis TN, is steeped in gospel, jazz and R&B, but applies his diverse musical experience to finding a uniquely Oakland sound. This multicultural, multi-talented group of people volunteer their time, energy and skill to produce some of the sweetest harmonies around. OJC delivers exquisite 5 and 6 harmonies performing original and contemporary arrangements that include pieces by hit makers such as Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, Quincy Jones, Duke Ellington, Pat Metheny, as well as Michael Jackson, Thelonius Monk, Tower of Power & Tears for Fears.
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The Oakland Jazz Choir, (OJC) a non-profit, has been an East Bay institution for over 27 years. One of just a few community jazz choirs in the nation singing cool original, and standard jazz material in a distinctive choral jazz setting.
During this span the group has taken many shapes, sizes and forms but the common denominator has always been the same: Joy of expression, using the voice to communicate the triumphs, as well as the turbulence, of the human spirit. We are committed to bringing vocal jazz to underserved audiences in the Bay Area and beyond. Choir membership includes 17 singers, as diverse in age, religion, and race as our hometown. Artistic director Ben Flint, a native of Memphis TN, is steeped in gospel, jazz and R&B, but applies his diverse musical experience to finding a uniquely Oakland sound. This multicultural, multi-talented group of people volunteer their time, energy and skill to produce some of the sweetest harmonies around. OJC delivers exquisite 5 and 6 harmonies performing original and contemporary arrangements that include pieces by hit makers such as Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, Quincy Jones, Duke Ellington, Pat Metheny, as well as Michael Jackson, Thelonius Monk, Tower of Power & Tears for Fears.
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1220 Linda Mar, Pacifica, CA 94044
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