Raffi Garabedian

Raffi Garabedian is a tenor saxophonist and composer living in Oakland, California. A dedicated improvisationalist, Garabedian utilizes spontaneous composition to create sonic atmospheres in which different perspectives on rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic progression can take shape. Garabedian’s compositional work remains strongly informed by his relationship with improvisation, a relationship which expresses itself in unique ways.

Raffi Garabedian (tenor saxophone), Dahveed Behroozi (piano), Dave Ewell (bass), Tim Bulkley (drums).
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Secret Sidewalk

Founded in 2010, Secret Sidewalk is comprised of Bay Area natives from a variety of musical backgrounds, yielding a distinctive sound that echoes Bay Area hip-hop, jazz, and psychedelic undertones. The group features unorthodox instrumentation: saxophone, turntables, synthesizers, and drums, all modulated live with effects to create a sound that is both lush and gritty.

The sophomore release of the band’s imprint, Primal Dap Sound, picks up the thread left by their inaugural release, “Primal Dap”.

“Sutro Sound Bath” features the group’s continued experimentation with chance and sonic textures, deftly adapted to the unique circumstances of the current times.

Alex Abalos: Sampler and Electronics
Mike Boo: Turntable
Michael Reed: Drums, Electronics
Marcus Stephens: Saxophone, Electronics

Tickets: https://www.viewcy.com/event/secret_sidewalk
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Nathan Clevenger Trio + 2 | Danishta Rivero & Kasey Knudsen

Oakland musicians Nathan Clevenger (keyboards/percussion), Jordan Glenn (drums/percusssion), and Cory Wright (clarinets/tenor sax) share a long and entwined history of collaboration across various projects, including Wiener Kids, the Nathan Clevenger Group, and Fellow Hominids. Formed in 2021, the trio has released 3 albums and initiated a series of collaborations with guest artists, including Kasey Knudsen, Crystal Pascucci, Phillip Greenlief, Danishta Rivero, and Marié Abe.

Working from (and against) Clevenger’s enigmatic compositions and utilizing the multi-instrumental flexibility of each player, the trio (and guests) perform long-form pieces filled with modular elements, extreme dynamic contrast, and textural detail. For tonight’s performance, the trio is joined by longtime collaborators Danishta Rivero (voice/electronics) and Kasey Knudsen (alto sax).
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