Yoshi's Jazz Club and Restaurant (Oakland, CA)
Yoshi's in Oakland hosts a benefit for the Oakland Youth Chorus. Celebrating their 35th anniversary, the OYC provides a cross-cultural music education and performance program for youth, fostering talent, confidence, and community. They'll be performing alongside special guests including Broadway's Luba Mason, cabaret star Terese Genecco, and jazz veteran Wesla Whitfield, plus OYC alumni now performing professionally.
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The last date listed for Oakland Youth Chorus Benefit: An Evening of Blues, Jazz & Broadway was Monday October 20, 2008 / 10:00pm. (view all dates)
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Fun event, lots of different performers, some great some only okay.
What a great introduction to Oakland Youth Chorus. The kids were awesome! I loved the performers who donated their time and talent to raising money to support this worthy organization. I plan on going to the Oakland Youth Chorus's December 13th Christmas Show.
A wonderful event, featuring extraordinary talent in a perfect venue. What a gift to the community! I was surprised to find empty seats for what should have been a sold-out performance.
Yoshi's Jazz Club and Restaurant in Oakland, California, features a world-class jazz club that has hosted some of the most talented artists in the world, including Dizzy Gillespie, Branford Marsalis, Joshua Redman, and Harry Connick, Jr. A smoke-free atmosphere for all ages, with cocktail and dining service available during each performance, there's not a bad seat in the house. A one-drink mini
Website: http://www.oaklandyouthchorus.org
This event will begin the celebration of the 35th Anniversary of Oakland Youth Chorus. Celebrated artists such as Broadway star Luba Mason, Bistro Award-winner Terese Genecco, jazz legend Wesla Whitfield with Mike Greensill, and other surprise guests including OYC alumni are scheduled to entertain. Also, enjoy performances by the superstars of tomorrow in the 2008-2009 OYC Concert Chorus.
Since 1974 the East Bay has been home to the Oakland Youth Chorus, an amazing organization dedicated to providing a cross-cultural music education and performance program for youth, fostering talent, confidence, and community. Oakland Youth Chorus also produces two major concert events each year in the winter and spring, showcasing the work of the award-winning music ensemble. They also produce a "Music of Our World" concert featuring youth who are interested in percussion and African dance.
All proceeds benefit the Oakland Youth Chorus for Music Education.
