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Kalil Wilson &the Good Luck Trio
KALIL WILSON & FRIENDS will interpret some of the most romantic and swinging music from the classic age of jazz, plus some amazing original tunes from Kalil's latest album.
"Possessing a lithe and soulful sound, he swung effortlessly with a true sense of surprise. His fine-grained tenor and graceful presence reveal him to be one of the finest male jazz vocalists on the scene." -- ANDY GILBERT, San Francisco Chronicle
"Kalil is great! A real pleasure to hear. -- HERBIE HANCOCK
"A very special young talent with a unique sound that crosses through genres." -- KENNY BURRELL
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An amazing and soulful sound." -- WAYNE SHORTER
VOCALIST KALIL WILSON is gifted with a powerful yet nuanced voice and armed with a technical versatility that has earned high marks from the music press and loyal fans on three continents. An Oakland native, Kalils early life was filled with music--he is the son of well-known Nigerian bassist/bandleader Babá Ken Okulolo. After early training with the Oakland Youth Chorus and the UC Berkeley Young Musicians Program, he joined the UCLA Voice Department, and completed an honors degree.
Encouraged by the legendary Kenny Burrell, he recorded his first album, Easy To Love, showcasing his bright re-imaginings of jazz standards. On his latest album, Time Stops, he presents a set of arresting, original tunes, interpreted with his amazing, velvety voice.
Touring throughout the U.S., Europe, and Russia (reaching as far as Siberia!), Wilson has captivated audiences and music critics alike, and has shared stages with luminaries such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Carlos Santana, Esperanza Spaulding, Maestro Michael Morgan, and Omara Portuondo.
PIANIST Luis Manuel Peralta began playing piano at seven, embarking quickly on a serious study of Classical and Jazz. In 2017 he performed Alex Condes Concierto Para Piano Flamenco y Orquesta as a soloist with the Oakland Youth Orchestra. Luis was a member of the award-winning SF Jazz Highschool All-Stars Big Band from 2017-2019. In 2020, Luis will attend the New School in New York on a full-ride scholarship. Currently, he teaches piano and plays around the Bay Area with musicians such as Marcus Shelby.
BASSIST GIULIO XAVIER is an acoustic and eclectic bassist is high demand throughout the US. He leads his own quartet and plays with the best of the best.
DRUMMER GENIUS WESLEY has been hailed as an amazing, prodigy jazz drummer and percussionist. Still a youth, he performs regularly with the Oaktown Jazz Workshop, the Young Musicians Choral Orchestra, The Dynamic Miss Faye Carole, Kalil Wilson, Morgan Maudière, and many others.
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LocationThe Sound Room (View)
2147 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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