Deep End Sextet: Haunting Jazz

Schedule

Sun Oct 26 2025 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA | Berkeley, CA

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A few days before Halloween, the Deep End Sextet conjures up the ear-pleasing sounds of “haunting jazz.” Think bittersweet melodies, syncopated surges of adrenaline, disembodied voices bouncing down dark and deserted streets, monsters that come out swinging at night, and the songs of sad but endearing ghosts.
They'll be playing their arrangements of contemporary and classic jazz compositions that feature minor tonalities, cast noir-ish spells, or simply have nocturnal or slightly spooky titles. Modern tunes such as Kenny Barron's "Phantoms," Joey Calderazzo’s "Midnight Voyage,” Joe Henderson's "Out of the Night," and Rick Margitza's "Street of Thieves" as well as standards like "Harlem Nocturne" and "Night and Day.” Let the ghoul times roll!
The Deep End started out as a rehearsal band of long-time Bay Area jazz musicians who hoped to make the best of the pandemic. They wanted to explore lesser known music that would be more fun, interesting, and challenging than what they often played at the usual gigs. They’re drawn to innovative composers—classic giants such as Shorter, Dameron, Monk, and Ellington as well as contemporary artists many folks may not know. The repertoire and the arrangements that evolved over their weekly sessions have let them dive into the deep end of this music. Hence, their name.
Michael Gold (sax), Gerald Beckett (flute), Ari Caprow (guitar), Derek James (trombone), Mike Arnold (bass), David Strong (drums).
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.
Doors open 30 minutes before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.
The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.
Thank you for your support!
Please refrain from using your phone during performances, and if you use your camera or video, please disable the flash.
Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.
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