First Fridays: Monthly at OPCM
[Oakland Public Conservatory of Music]
FREE-JAZZ, FREE-IMPROV
OPEN STAGE & OPEN MIKE! Friday, May 1, 2009
Open to all musicians who embrace the sounds and spirit of Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Alice Coltrane, Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Eric Dolphy, Art Ensemble of Chicago, John Cage, India Cooke, Roscoe Mitchell, Pharoah Sanders, Eddie Gale, Albert Ayler, Elvin Jones and so many others.
Open also to vocalists, dancers, artists, photographers, poets, and others who want to join in/with the music.
Dates: [All sessions 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.]
Friday, May 1, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009 Friday, July 3, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Host: Bill Crossman, pianist & member OPCM Faculty
First half of session: Musicians sign up for 10-minute slots onstage and perform as they wish: solo, with their own ensemble, or by selecting other musicians in the room. Second half of session: Open-stage “free-for all.”
A piano, guitar amp, and trap drum kit will be available. Admission $5.(16 yrs./under free). Food & drinks available.
Oakland Public Conservatory of Music
1616 Franklin St Oakland (by 19th & Broadway BART)
510-836-4649 www.opcmusic.org Wheelchair access
Cost: $5.00 (16 & under free)