Frankly Martini
Schedule
Tue Apr 07 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA | Berkeley, CA
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Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Frankly Martini is an electrifying 7-piece jazz fusion combo made up of Berkeley students who wanted to do a little more with their time than study for their college degrees. Under the tutelage of famed Bay Area pianist Frank Martin (the group's namesake), the electro-acoustic soundscape of this group's compositions and arrangements draw inspiration from the likes of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Lyle Mays, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, and Frank Martin himself. They have been featured in numerous performances and events in the East Bay, including at venues like the Freight & Salvage and Hertz Hall. Their debut album, "Wakey Wakey," composed of five eclectic originals by Sam, Ryan, and Chris, is out now on all streaming platforms.
Alto Sax / EWI: Chris He
Tenor Sax: Sam Malekzadeh
Bari Sax: Greg Rose
Guitar: Charlie Doris
Piano: Risa Schapiro
Bass: Ryan Campbell
Drums: Jace Kim
Tickets are $20 general admission and $15 for students with ID. 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.
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.
Thank you for your support!
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