Faye & The Folks:
A four-week cross cultural, cross genre series hosted by the Bay Area's Queen Songstress, The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol
The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol is known as an icon in the Bay Area and beyond, highly regarded for her powerful voice, astonishing versatility, and gift of connecting with her audience. Equally at home in jazz, blues, R&B, gospel, funk, latin, and hip-hop, she has developed her own authentic sound and unique delivery, delighting audiences young and old across the globe. Miss Faye has shared the stage with artists such as Marvin Gaye, Joan Baez, James Brown, Otis Redding, Pharoah Sanders, Albert King, Charles Brown, and Bobby Hutcherson. Join this East Bay legend in what are sure to be amazing & unique collaborations with celebrated international artists and the best Oakland has to offer.
Week 2: March 15, 2020, 6pm: Funky Soul Latin Dance Party featuring Pete Escovedo, backed by a Bay Area supergroup featuring John Santos, Carolyn Brandy, and Jesus Diaz
Dance the night away with Miss Faye and her all-star octet featuring legendary Bay Area percussionist Pete Escovedo. This iconic artist has a career of over 60 years breaking down barriers between smooth jazz, salsa, latin jazz, and contemporary music. He has shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Boz Scaggs, Poncho Sanchez, Prince, Anita Baker, George Duke, Tito Puente, Chick Corea, his daughter Sheila E, and many more. From blues to R&B to sizzling latin sounds, this will be a dance party like no other! Limited seating available. If you require or would like a guaranteed seat, please email
[email protected] to ensure availability.
The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol feautirng: Pete Escovedo - timbales, John Santos - percussion, Jesus Diaz - percussion, Carolyn Brandy - percussion, Bill Ortiz - trumpet, Charles McNeal - sax, Jeff Marrs - drums, TBA - bass, Joe Warner - piano
https://www.peteescovedo.com