Join us for casual daytime talks and listening sessions presented by
leading lights of the Bay Area jazz community. Bring your own lunch or
order ahead from the JazzCaffè. Wednesdays at lunchtime! Free,
drop-ins welcome.Hailing from the vibrant city of Oakland, California,
Rhonda Sauce has quietly become one of the Bay Area’s most versatile
and compelling artists. An alumni of NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee
Bridgewater’s Woodshed Network Residency, Rhonda is not merely a
custodian of tradition; she is a visionary artist, forging a sound
that honors jazz’s rich history while pushing it forward with bold,
unmistakable purpose.As a Bay Area artist, she has had the privilege
of collaborating with luminaries such as Lenny Williams, Jeff
Chambers, Tammy Hall, Chris Amberger, Faye Carroll, Kim Nalley, and
Terrance Kelly. These collaborations have enriched her musical journey
and added depth to her sonic palette. Rhonda’s music has graced the
stages of iconic Bay Area venues, including Freight and Salvage,
Yoshi’s, and SF Jazz, as well as historic festivals like the Concord
Jazz Festival, KCSM Jazz on the Hill, and the Fillmore Jazz Festival.
To order lunch from the JazzCaffè, call 510-654-0148 to place your
order before 10:30 am the day of the program.
For the menu visit actcatering.com/jazzcaffe
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