Bay Area Black Music Association Jazz Festival at Jack London Square, November 11, 2017

The Black Music Association (BMA) event will feature several Bay Area performers including Bo Henderson, Grammy award-winning former lead singer of The Temptations; saxophonist Steve Gray; and Bay Area jazz singer Stacy Carter in her tribute to Natalie Cole.

“The jazz festival will shine a bright light on the tremendous talent we have here in the Bay Area,” said event founder Rick Warren. “This musical celebration at the Oakland waterfront will honor the Bay Area’s legacy contribution to jazz music and showcase up-and-coming singers, composers and musicians.”

Performances will take place indoors at 55 Harrison St. at Jack London Square. There will be a Music Expo with exhibit booths to educate the public about performers’ projects, offer CDs for sale, and network.

After the daytime festival, the 15th Annual Bay Area Black Music Awards begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online. The awards ceremony will honor performers from the Bay Area in music genres of Jazz, Gospel, Blues, R&B, Pop, Neo-Soul and Multi-Genre.

Please go here to see all of the activities offered at the Oakland waterfront or call (510) 645-9292. Transportation options to the Square include the Alameda/SF Bay Ferry, public transit, biking, walking and driving. For directions to Jack London Square, please go here.

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The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport, and 20 miles of waterfront including Jack London Square. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 73,000 jobs in the region and nearly 827,000 jobs across the United States. Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport through Facebook, or with the Port on Twitter, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.

SOURCE: Port of Oakland