Rogers, Harwood, McCarthy, Simas

George Rogers (saxophone), Isaiah Harwood (piano), Aidan McCarthy (bass), and Max Simas (drums) are Bay Area natives, as well as students and graduates of the USC Thornton School of Music, Oberlin Conservatory, and UM Frost School of Music.

The four have numerous years of experience playing together and have appeared internationally in various groups and locations. Members of the band have toured North America, Europe, and Japan, showcasing their talent at esteemed venues such as Dizzy’s Club, Birdland, Sam First Bar, Yoshi’s, the Bop Stop, and the Black Cat.

Additionally, they have studied with jazz luminaries including Gary Bartz, Billy Hart, John Clayton, Sean Jones, Vince Mendoza, Dick Oatts, Russ Ferrante, and Peter Erskine, as well as local heroes Dann Zinn and Howard Wiley. On May 26th, Rogers, Harwood, McCarthy, and Simas will present a night of original compositions drawing inspiration from traditional, modern, and avant-garde styles of jazz, as well as popular, electronic, and singer-songwriter music.

Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 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 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.

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Please note: Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.

Host or Publisher Sam Rudin