Led by Daniel J Owens (piano), founder of the Center for Musical Arts in Sacramento, Wizard Robot features Nate Furgason (bass), Scott Gordon (drums), and Jackson Riley (sax). Inspired by both contemporary and classic tunes, the quartet aims to blur the lines between some of the most recognizable pop songs and legendary jazz standards. The […]
Pianist, composer and lyricist, Dave Bass began piano lessons at age seven, and after high school, played in bands opening for Captain Beefheart and Alice Cooper. Accepted at Berklee College of Music, he left to study piano with Madame Chaloff and composition with George Russell. Then, as Brenda Lee’s pianist, he toured the world. In […]
The last Shed of the month is where things get exciting! The Jam Session is where we can put what we’ve learned to the test. Unlike previous sessions where we focus on fundamentals, the Jam is less instruction and more performance. Be ready to bring your soloing stuff! This month’s tune: “Fly Me to the […]
Jimmy Malone, a Sacramento keyboardist and legend from On Air, comes to CMA to perform jazz and R&B music. Jimmy Malone has been a professional keyboardist for over three decades as a recurring member of On Air, as well as a performer with local R&B/funk group “Mercy Me!”. Jimmy Malone’s main focus is creating original […]
Led by Daniel J Owens and Nate Furgason, the sessions are a way to learn jazz one tune at a time. This month’s tune: “Cherokee” by Ray Noble At the beginning of every month, we choose a tune to dissect and learn it top to bottom. We talk about things like theory, improvisation, and exercises […]
The Center for Musical Arts proudly presents The Weekly, an open jazz jam session happening every Thursday. Featuring local musicians Daniel Owens, Nate Furgason, Jackson Riley, and Scott Gordon! Join us weekly as we play through jazz tunes new and old on our beautiful baby grand piano. Skill level is intermediate-advanced, but all are welcome […]
Cal Arts graduate Ryan Jackson-Embola is coming from LA to Sacramento to showcase his original tunes. Ryan Jackson-Embola has been a consistent player throughout California for years, performing both jazz and classical music. A staple artist for local musicians like Daniel Harris III, as well as bandleader for his group BIG BXRRIE. Having just finished […]
Led by Daniel J Owens and Nate Furgason, the sessions are a way to learn jazz one tune at a time. This month’s tune: “Cherokee” by Ray Noble At the beginning of every month, we choose a tune to dissect and learn it top to bottom. We talk about things like theory, improvisation, and exercises […]
The Center for Musical Arts proudly presents The Weekly, an open jazz jam session happening every Thursday. Featuring local musicians Daniel Owens, Nate Furgason, Jackson Riley, and Scott Gordon! Join us weekly as we play through jazz tunes new and old on our beautiful baby grand piano. Skill level is intermediate-advanced, but all are welcome […]
Vocalist Aiko Shimada blends jazz standards, originals, and reimagined covers into intimate, deeply expressive performances. With a rich, luminous tone and syncopated, subtly polyrhythmic phrasing, she favors sincere storytelling over showy technique and typical jazzy stylization. A Sacramento‑based artist, Aiko Shimada spent two decades in Seattle touring, recording five albums, and collaborating as a genre‑defying […]
Led by Daniel J Owens and Nate Furgason, the sessions are a way to learn jazz one tune at a time. This month’s tune: “Cherokee” by Ray Noble At the beginning of every month, we choose a tune to dissect and learn it top to bottom. We talk about things like theory, improvisation, and exercises […]
The Center for Musical Arts proudly presents The Weekly, an open jazz jam session happening every Thursday. Featuring local musicians Daniel Owens, Nate Furgason, Jackson Riley, and Scott Gordon! Join us weekly as we play through jazz tunes new and old on our beautiful baby grand piano. Skill level is intermediate-advanced, but all are welcome […]