ZERO GRAVITY: EXPLORING THE TRANSCENDENT MUSIC OF WAYNE SHORTER JUNE 7

Zero Gravity is a tribute to the boundless imagination, spiritual depth, and fearless creativity of —one of the most visionary composers in Jazz history. From his groundbreaking work with Art Blakey and the Miles Davis Quintet to his genre-defying innovations with Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinul, and Weather Report, Shorter spent his life pushing beyond musical, cultural, and spiritual boundaries. But Wayne’s greatest gift may have been his ability to embrace uncertainty. He often spoke about stepping into the unknown with curiosity rather than fear—treating music as an adventure in trust, imagination, and collective listening. His compositions like Footprints, Speak No Evil, Infant Eyes, and Juju continue to invite musicians and audiences alike into deeper realms of wonder. This concert explores Shorter’s music through the theme of zero gravity—a state where fear, ego, and limitation lose their hold, and creativity becomes weightless. Through live performance, storytelling, and reflection, we’ll celebrate Wayne’s enduring legacy and ask what it means for us to live with greater courage, connection, and imagination today. Join us for an evening of transcendent music as we honor an artist who taught the world that jazz is not just something you play—it’s a way of becoming more human.

THE COLLECTIVE: We are a community of Bay Area Jazz musicians, lovers, and advocates seeking to awaken more beauty, love, and justice for the world through Jazz.

THERE ARE TWO CONCERTS ON SUNDAY JUNE 7:
The first concert starts at 5:30 PM and the second concert starts at 7:30 PM.
Each concert will be at the Vineyard and will be 90 minutes of iconic music. Doors open 15 minutes prior. You can enjoy dinner before or after the concert or you are free to bring your own food or drink from any of the amazing restaurants within one or two blocks of the venue. Plan to bring cups, wine cork, etc as these items are not available on-site. Anyone drinking alcohol must be 21yrs or older.

- There will be a Q&A at the end of the performance, so as you listen think of some questions about the music, the musicians, the history, the songwriters, or anything else that comes to mind.

- Lastly, be sure to join the collective by subscribing to our newsletter and tag us on social media.

Here's a few of our favorite restaurants within easy walking distance of the venue:
- Cafe Napolina - 1950 Grant Street | Ste B
- Taqueria Los Dos Gallos - 1950 Grant Street | Ste A
- I Love Teriyaki & Sushi - 1980 Galindo Street
- Aung Burma - 2151 Salvio Street
- Naan n Curry - 2068 Salvio Street

There are two parking garages on Salvio Street- one near the Vineyard and one near Skipolini's Pizza and Concord Avenue.

THE VENUE: The Vineyard is on Todos Santos Plaza in downtown Concord. This concert venue is tied to the history of jazz through Dave Brubeck - who grew up on this site in Concord - and was one of the first musicians to fight for a racially integrated band.

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