Event

Marina Crouse & Angie McKenzie

Great friends connecting with all of you - through music. Join us for what promises to be a very special evening. And The Sound Room, a premier spot for live jazz in Oakland, is the perfect place to gather - warm, inviting; great menu of small plates, and beverages. Reservations strongly advised as it is a small intimate venue.

Marina Crouse
Marina Crouse is one of the most notable rising talents on the San Francisco/Bay Area music scene. Her early classical training is reflected in her powerful and versatile vocal style that creates a genuine excitement in every performance. Blessed with an incredibly expressive voice early in life, Marina Crouse applies her distinctive talents to a wide range of material while delivering an emotional authenticity that consistently cuts deep. When I sing, she says, I feel like I break myself open and let a little piece of myself come out. Im reaching out to people with hopes to connect on a personal level. And when we do, that to me is better than anything else.

Angie McKenzie
Singing literally changes my chemistry. I can feel the transformation with every single note, says jazz songstress, Angie McKenzie. And her audiences can feel it too. Known for her unique ability to get inside a lyric and draw out the story, McKenzie has captivated audiences from the Bay Area to Seattle with her silky, smooth sound and sassy, sophisticated style. A 2015 Jazz Search West Finalist, McKenzie has gained notice for her crisp, pure tone and soulful phrasing - putting her own unique twist on everything from Jazz Standards to Blues to Old School R&B. angiemckenzie.com

Smokin' Hot Band
John R. Burr (Piano)
Ruth Davies (Bass)
Daria Johnson (Drums)