Love Local Artists? Come See Jazz at the Chimes
Join others in celebrating jazz music and local artists at Chapel of the Chimes’ Jazz at the Chimes concerts. Our last two concerts sold out, entertaining 400 people with the best jazz musicians in the Bay Area. Now it’s your turn! Read below to learn more about our most recent event with The John Santos Latin Jazz Sextet that took place on May 20, 2012.
- Great Talent
John Santos is San Francisco native with strong roots in the musical traditions of Puerto Rico and American jazz. John grew up in the fertile musical environment of the Bay Area, where he perfected his craft. Over the past 35 years, his talent as a percussionist and music producer has been recognized in the industry with five Grammy nominations. Santos has worked with some of the best, including Dizzy Gillespie, the late Tito Puente, Max Roach, and Carlos Santana.
San Francisco jazz quartet Le Jazz Hot performed to a sold-out crowd at the last Jazz at the Chimes concert. Crowds came to see these accomplished and versatile musicians celebrate the music of Djando Reinhardt.
- Fun for the Family
On Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m., John Santos performed at our third Jazz at the Chimes concert. Jazz at the Chimes is a great opportunity to pull the kids away from the computer and get out for some quality family time. We encourage everyone to bring your whole family to our beautiful grounds to experience some great music, a beautiful atmosphere, and a piece of history at the next Jazz at the Chimes Event.
Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland is proud to partner with the community in hosting leadership conferences, musical performances , and end-of-life services. We are a historical site and one of the top cremation service providers in Northern California. Call us at (510) 992-6709 for more information about the next Jazz at the Chimes event happening on July 15, 2012.
