Juneteenth/Father's Day Celebration

Oakland-based saxophonist Kazemde George, a rising star in modern improvised music, creates unique musical landscapes by blending different traditions from within the African diaspora, from Bebop to Rumba, Bossa Nova, Hip Hop, and more. With his Harvard neurobiology background and New England Conservatory jazz mastery, George’s innovative compositions and profound musicianship have established him as one of today’s most exciting and intellectually compelling artists.

Born to Caribbean parents, and raised in Berkeley, California, Kazemde George’s musical journey spans diverse traditions, guided by his scientific curiosity about African musical expressions. After studying under jazz luminaries like Miguel Zenón, Jason Moran, and Jerry Bergonzi, George’s artistry expanded significantly during a ten-month Peabody Gardner Fellowship in Cuba, and over a decade performing in New York City. His acclaimed 2021 debut album, I Insist (Greenleaf Music), and his recent trio work Ocean Passage (La Reserve Records) both showcase his distinctive voice. His work represents a thoughtful convergence of tradition and innovation, connecting musical threads of the African diaspora while pushing jazz’s boundaries with analytical precision and emotional depth.

Kazemde will be joined by a group of Bay Area's finest musicians to perform a program of music drawing from throughout the Diaspora for this special Juneteenth/Father's Day Celebration.

Kazemde George - Saxophone

Guitar - TBD

Bass - TBD

Drums - Miles Turk

What's the music?

Kazemde George (he/him) Saxophone

Attendees

Kyle S. (he/him) Emcee