Oakland Jazz Choir

Oakland Jazz Choir, an East Bay institution for over 30+ years and one of just a few community jazz choirs in the nation, have been bringing innovative and unique vocal jazz to the Bay Area since 1992.

The Choir includes 14-17 singers, as diverse in age, religion, and race as their hometown of Oakland. Artistic director Ben Flint, a native of Memphis TN, is steeped in gospel, jazz and R&B, but applies his diverse musical experience to finding a uniquely Oakland sound. This multicultural, multi-talented group of people volunteer their time, energy, and skill to produce some of the sweetest harmonies around. Accompanied by the superlative talents of pianist/arranger, Walter Bankovitch, OJC delivers exquisite 5 and 6 part harmonies performing original and contemporary arrangements from the bebop era to jazz and pop of the modern day that include pieces by hit makers such as Herbie Hancock, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Duke Ellington, Pat Metheny, as well as Michael Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie, Tower of Power, Steely Dan & Stevie Wonder.

Please join us for an unforgettable experience at El Sobrante Library. This event is open to all ages.