KEV CHOICE + FRIENDS

Kev Choice + Friends will be two unique experiences, showcasing the diversity, range, and variety of talents of pianist, M.C., composer, producer, band-l;eader, community activist, and arts and culture advocate Kev Choice and his collaborative music community. Each show will feature an ensemble with all-star rhythm ensemble featuring

Kev Choice - Piano, Vocals

Rodney Ruckus-  Drums

Clark “The Funk Father” Sims - Bass

Andre Redmond - Guitar

Sam Wilks - Violin

Byron Hogan - Cello

Aaron Janik - Trumpet

Ayo Brame - Tenor Saxophone

Nonameko- Vocals

8pm

Kev Choice Ensemble

Oakland Riviera 10yr Celebration + “All My Love”

Kev Choice celebrates the 10 year anniversary of his first release to garner attention as a solo artist “Oakland Riviera”. Released in 2014, the project introduced Kev’s unique ability to blend Hip-Hop and Jazz and featured collaborations with artist Mistah F.A.B, Martin Luther McCoy, Zumbi of Zion I, and more. The project also featured an all star cast of musical contributions such as Howard Wiley, Marcus Shelby, Marcus Stephens, Uriah Duffy, and more. 

Performing with Kev Choice for this show will be Lalin St. Juste, Kevin Allen, Phesto Dee of Souls of Mischief, Ayo Brame, Howard Wiley, drummer Ruckus, and more special guests! 

Along with music from “Oakland Riviera”, Kev Choice will also be doing music from his new EP “All My Love”.

10pm

Kev Choice + Friends

Oakland Black Music Week Celebration w/Special Guest

Kev Choice celebrate’s Black Music Month and Oakland Black Music Week with “Sounds of The Black Experience” a journey through music of the Black Diaspora. Kev Choice will be joined by an all-star band plus special guest artist vocalist/songwriter producer/keyboardist DJ Fresh, producer/songwriter Bosko Kante, vocalist//pianist SoLauren, saxophonist Desean Jones and more! This show will take the journey through Kev and the featured artist's original music, and influences from Hip-Hop, Jazz, Soul, R&B, and more.