Raquel Berlind: Filipina Jazz album release concert
Schedule
Sun Sep 15 2024 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm
Location
The Back Room, 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 | Berkeley, CA
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Raquel Berlind is an award-winning singer and songwriter. Her new album, Filipina Jazz, shines with original songs in both English and Tagalog. It features a lineup of Manila heavyweights and longtime Bay Area collaborators. Recorded in Manila, mixed in Berkeley, and mastered in Nashville, TN, the album marks a new milestone for Filipinos and Asian-Americans contributing to the jazz tradition.The concert will feature:
Raquel Berlind, percussion and vocals
Marco Diaz, trumpet
David Ferrazares, tenor saxophone
Art Khu, piano
Mark 'Heshima' Williams, upright bass
Alexey Berlind, drums and percussion
special guest: Jeffery Burr, guitar
Growing up in a musical family in Manila, Raquel was inspired by her pianist father and touring-musician brother to sing and compose. By her teens, she was singing her originals at Manila's famous folk house, Hobbit. She fielded invitations to record singles and to perform internationally and on TV as a professional dancer. After resettling in the SF Bay Area, she developed her career with compositions and performances across multiple genres. She won three awards at the International Festival de la Canción for her Latin Pop compositions and the Pamana award for cultural achievements in the Bay Area Filipino community. She performed with her band on cruise ships in the Caribbean and the Pacific Coast and recorded an album of Filipino world music, Filipina Roots, with legendary Bay Area producer Greg Landau. At the same time, Raquel established herself as a jazz performer, becoming a sought-after vocalist at private events for clients visiting from around the world, and built a body of original jazz compositions. Filipina Jazz marks the culmination of this process.
Tickets are $20 general admission; $15 for people who have purchased the album on Bandcamp and provide proof (an email receipt, a notification on Bandcamp , a screen grab), and students/seniors. 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 one half hour 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 note: Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.
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