"Trombonist Adam Theis and his Jazz Mafia organization have always been smooth operators, finding creative ways to bend the often treacherous Bay Area music scene to their will. By forging alliances with friendly venues, the Jazz Mafia has knuckled their way into two Bay Area residencies, playing monthly at Oakland's Sound Room and North Beach's Keys Jazz Bistro."
"A six-piece Mafia outfit featuring heavyweights Mike Olmos on trumpet and Colin Hogan on piano plays the Sound Room Feb. 27 and Keys Feb. 28 with soul-steeped jazz vocalist Tiffany Austin. With the whole year mapped out, the Mafia has already announced themes for upcoming shows featuring their original arrangements."
"That's the title of American Bach's new concert devoted to Pergolesi's 1736 Stabat Mater; company director Jeffrey Thomas leads four performances of the work featuring soprano Maya Kherani and mezzo-soprano Sarah Coit. Works by Bach and Scarlatti complete the program."
The Bay Area features multiple cultural events this weekend and beyond. Trombonist Adam Theis' Jazz Mafia organization maintains monthly residencies at Oakland's Sound Room and San Francisco's Keys Jazz Bistro, performing with notable musicians including trumpet player Mike Olmos and pianist Colin Hogan. Upcoming performances include shows featuring soul vocalist Tiffany Austin, themed explorations of Herbie Hancock's 1970s work, and Beatles reimagined arrangements. Classical performances include American Bach Soloists presenting Pergolesi's Stabat Mater with sopranos Maya Kherani and Sarah Coit, accompanied by works from Bach and Scarlatti. Additional performances occur at various Bay Area venues throughout the week.
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