First Fridays: Monthly at OPCM
[Oakland Public Conservatory of Music]
FREE-JAZZ, FREE-IMPROV
OPEN STAGE & OPEN MIC!
FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010
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.
All sessions 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Host: Bill Crossman, pianist & member OPCM Faculty
Open stage format: musicians can perform multiple times, including signing up for 10-minute slots to perform solo, with their own ensemble, or with others in the room.
A piano, guitar amp, and trap drum kit will be available.
Admission $5.(16 yrs./under free).
Oakland Public Conservatory of Music
1616 Franklin St Oakland (by 19th & Broadway BART)
510-836-4649 www.opcmusic.org Wheelchair access
Cost: $5