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Jazz In Flight’s will hold its tribute to Eric Dolphy, the organization’s first since 1998. Taking place at Yoshi’s in Oakland, Calif., shows are at 8 and 10 p.m., and cost $20.
Advance tickets are available through Yoshi’s box office, 510-238-9200.
Artists who will take part in the tribute are James Newton (flute/musical director), Oliver Lake (saxophone), Wadada Leo Smith (trumpet), Jon Jang (piano), Art Davis (bass) and Anthony Brown (drums)/
This event kicks off Jazz In Flight’s summer program of creative music highlighted by the 13th Annual Eddie Moore Jazz Festival in August.
For more information, go to www.jazzinflight.org.
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