$15-25 at the door

come learn to improvise melodically, lyricallynd more with Tiffany Austin in a warm and irreverent environment. We'll have piano accompaniment, lots of laughs, and discovery.

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Manik Khan: Manik has been steeped in the ancient melodies of North Indian classical music since birth. The youngest son of the legendary Sarod maestro, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, he grew up listening to his father in countless concerts and attending his classes at the esteemed Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, California. He initially studied tabla under the guidance of Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, but the greater call to follow in the footsteps of his family brought Manik, at the age of 13, to formally train on the Sarod with his father. He spent his formative years accompanying his father on stage, touring for the last decade of his father's extensive and iconic performance career. Manik's own solo career has brought him throughout India, South America, and the United States.

Hasan Imam Hamdani: Hasan Imam is a Pakistani-American composer and guitar player who serves as the driving force behind the collaborative global music ensemble, Imam Collective. In 2022, Imam Collective released its debut E.P ""Solitude"" under the Australian label “Worlds Within Worlds” an exploration into the richness of West African and Indian Classical Music. Hasan Imam’s repertoire for solo guitar showcases the breadth of his influences and his innovation in adapting various music styles to the guitar. An ardent educator, Hasan Imam is part of the music faculty at Montgomery College where he gives lectures on World Music and American Music History.

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The Music of a Jazz Revolutionary!  – an Ornette Coleman Ancestor Celebration

Ten years ago, the world lost a jazz icon, a pioneer who forever changed the path of the music; But his spirit lives in every note, every solo, of every artist he's ever inspired.

On June 22nd, step into the harmolodic universe of Ornette Coleman at Wyldflowr Arts for an unforgettable afternoon of bold, boundary-pushing music. Led by the incomparable Dr. Nora Free (whose 2015 dissertation on Coleman's work cemented her as a leading voice in the study of his music) this tribute brings together some of the Bay Area’s most fearless experimental improvisors.

Experience some of Coleman's iconic masterpieces alongside rarely performed, lesser-known gems, brought to life in an intimate, immersive setting. Between selections, Dr. Free will discuss Ornette’s ever-evolving sound, radical musical philosophy, and the profound cultural impact of his work in the late 20th century.

Featuring:

• Dr. Nora Free – alto saxophone

• David Boyce – tenor & soprano saxophones

• David El – guitar

• Kevin Goldberg – bass

• Shawn Myers – drums
  
  

This is not just a concert—it’s a celebration, a deep dive, a spiritual gathering. Seating is limited, and this event will sell out. Reserve your spot now and be part of this extraordinary tribute to one of jazz’s greatest innovators.

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Day 3 Secret Sidewalk
Founded in 2010, Secret Sidewalk is comprised of Bay Area natives from a variety of musical backgrounds, yielding a distinctive sound that echoes Bay Area hip-hop, jazz, and psychedelic undertones. The group features unorthodox instrumentation: saxophone, turntables, synthesizers, and drums, all modulated live with effects to create a sound that is both lush and gritty.

The sophomore release of the band’s imprint, Primal Dap Sound, picks up the thread left by their inaugural release, “Primal Dap”.

“Sutro Sound Bath” features the group’s continued experimentation with chance and sonic textures, deftly adapted to the unique circumstances of the current times.

Alex Abalos: Modular Synthesizer, MPC
Mike Boo: Turntable
Michael Reed: Drums, Electronics
Marcus Stephens: Saxophone, Electronics

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Leave the woodshed for a little while and come out to Wyldflowr for a different kind of jam Hosted by bassist Alex Heigl.

Bring your instrument, your voice, your vibes, your whatever, for group improvisations/sound meditations focused on long tones, sonic textures, and space. All are welcome!

$5-$10 suggested donation

June 20th - Day 2 Marcus Stephens Solo Set

Marcus Deandre Stephens - Saxophonist, Music practitioner, Woodwinds.

Since 1999 Marcus has been woven into the fabric of the Bay Area music community. His versatility has given him opportunities to collaborate with a multitude of genres including, Jazz, Hip Hop, Experimental, Funk, Rock, Soul, Classical and more.

He can be heard regularly with, Con Brio, Secret Sidewalk, Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, and Emplifier.

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June 19th - Day 1 The Kn'Octet
Marcus Stephens premiers:

The Kn'Octet is an 8 piece chamber ensemble rooted in multiple genres including jazz, rock, and hip hop.

Marcus Stephens: soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, bass clarinet
Raffi Garabedian: tenor saxophone
Charlie Gurke: baritone saxophone
Henry Hung: trumpet
Rob Ewing: trombone
Aj McKinley: guitar
Colin Hogan: keys
Eric Garland: drums

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Just friends is a playful NYC based duo. Lola Miller and Aidan Siemann’s intimate combination of voice, saxophone, and electronic effects gives new perspective to their repertoire of classic songs and original counterpoint compositions. Taking inspiration from folk and singer-songwriters, just friends is fresh yet familiar. The duo has performed at venues around the country, from Seattle to Boston, and at home in New York City. No matter where they are, just friends invites you to come closer and share your presence with the music. Everyone is a friend of just friends!

For one night only the just friends eatery will be popping up in Oakland at the beautiful Wyldflowr Arts! The just friends eatery is a new performance model all about connecting, the fourth wall may be broken, there may even be audience participation. There will be laughing, crying, looping, and *some jazz*!  Wigs encouraged, not required…

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Wyld Jam returns with songs & sips and celebrations! Irreverently hosted by Tiffany Austin, and the fabulous Nora Free 🎶✨

Sliding scale $5-$20 at the door or

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See you sooooon!

Wyldflowr is excited to feature Faith Luster, a gifted vocalist and soulful recording artist. With her unique sound, Faith brings soul, spirit, and sophistication to every performance. This special event will also feature a surprise guest artist, promising an unforgettable evening of collaboration and praise.

$20 advance

$25 at the door

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If you F*G, if you jazz, if you love love and a free the evening of June 13, don’t miss this heat!

Merch, queer vendors, drinks!

come get Campy and classy with us!

feat:

Flung

Saxreligious

Oddity

Azuah

$10-20 sliding scale at the door

Vernaculars explores shared histories in music drawing from jazz and creative music to urban and tribal vocabularies, leading to inspirations for flights into the future. We also find inspiration in our diasporic identities and give voice to these through original compositions contributed by each member of the band. For this Rootstock Arts show at Wyldflowr Arts, we are performing an entire set of Francis Wong's compositions under a program entitled Wong Works! This ensemble has performed as part of the Directions in Music Making by Asian Americans (+1 Canadian) Improvisers series co-curated by Wong and Trinidad, at Jazz at the Make Out Room, and at Bird and Beckett.

Vernaculars is:
Karl Evangelista, guitar
Francis Wong, tenor saxophone
Chris Trinidad, bass guitar, synth bass
Jimmy Biala, drum set, percussion

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Because of black music I aM is back with summer game nights and jams!

This event has been canceled due to travel delays

The hogans are back for their second Sunday residency at Wyldflowr.

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Pianist and composer Billy White returns with a boundary-pushing trio set that re-imagines the raw emotional power of 90s grunge and the lush sensuality of golden-era R&B. With deep harmonic instincts and a fearless improvisational touch, White transforms the angst and groove of a generation into something cinematic, introspective, and alive.

Channeling the disaffected howl of Nirvana and the aching intimacy of D’Angelo, the trio draws a line between rebellion and tenderness, memory and reinvention. A few striking original compositions round out the night, seamlessly woven into the fabric of a set that feels both familiar and unexpected.

In a cultural moment starved for sincerity and connection, Billy White’s trio offers a meditation on vulnerability, resilience, and the music that made us

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Afghan American rabab virtuoso Qais Essar has joined forces with Sikh American trumpet player and singer Sonny Singh in a new project that obliterates musical, political, and religious boundaries.

Weaving together the ancient sound and haunting melodies of the rabab, a 2,500 year-old instrument from Afghanistan, with bold trumpet lines and anthemic Punjabi vocals, Qais and Sonny ground their music in ancestral wisdom and usher us into the future with their uplifting new sound. Drawing inspiration from hundreds of years old mystical poetry from the Sikh, Sufi, and radical bhakti traditions, their music centers oneness and connection in times of increasing division and hierarchy. 

Join us for this intimate live debut of their new project! 

Qais Essar - rabab 

Sonny Singh - vocals, trumpet, harmonium 

Roziht Eve - cello 

Jujhar Singh - tabla 

co-sponsored by Alliance of South Asians Taking Action (ASATA)

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Mallar Bhattacharya is a sarode player and disciple of the late Ustad Aashish Khan. Mallar began his studies on the violin before taking up the sarode, which he plays with close attention to the traditional techniques and compositions of the Maihar gharana. Mallar has performed widely in the US and abroad and has long been a student and board member at AACM, where he also learned in residence with Swara Samrat Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. In addition to his performances, Mallar is committed to preserving and promoting Indian classical music, having conducted multiple workshops and masterclasses to share his knowledge with the next generation. Mallar's recent recordings can be heard at his YouTube artist page: https://www.youtube.com/@mallarbhattacharya6540.

Sudhakar Vaidyanathan began his training in tabla under Shri Satish Tare at the age of eight. He now continues to study tabla under the guidance of Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri. He is an up and coming tabla player and has played regularly at the Ali Akbar College of Music, and across the Bay Area.

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Come join us on May 30 as students from Ruth asawa School of the Arts cross the bridge to perform their year-end combo projects at wyldflowr!

Enjoy the final performance of the School Year in an intimate cafe setting featuring small groups performing selections of rock, jazz, and more!

donation: $7-20 sliding scale suggested at the door

Nora Free is a jazz saxophonist, composer, educator, and experimental improvisor based in Oakland, California. Her music explores the intersection of improvisation, spell-casting, and spiritual ritual. Her latest project, Liberation Quartet, is a musical love letter, a statement of sonic intentions to aid in the struggle of all beings toward equity and justice.

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Come out and help Us celebrate the reknowned photographer James Knox. He’ll be leaving Oakland and the Bay Area to live across the country on the East Coast with his family.

We'll be remembering all of the beautiful moments that he has created with his photography, baking, and smile. Live music from 5 to 6 PM with the Valerie Troutt trio featuring Ben Flint, Ron Belcher and Ruth price on drums.

join us for an open house and jam session!

House band

Mark rickey: piano
TBA: Bass
jake Shandling: drums

tickets $5 aT the door

Valerie Troutt hosts an evening of healing, songcare and belonging at Wyldflowr Arts

**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED**

Embrace Your Value, Ignite Your Purpose is an in-person, immersive experience designed to help you gain clarity, step into your purpose, and take strategic action toward your goals. Led by Kenya Moses, founder of ConsciousMark, this interactive workshop blends leadership development, mindfulness, movement, and creative well-being practices to support both personal and professional growth.

This intimate gathering provides a supportive space for reflection, connection, and transformation. Whether you’re navigating change, seeking greater alignment, or ready to take your next bold step, this workshop will equip you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to move forward with purpose.

 What to Expect:

 Guided exercises to clarify your vision & goals
 Mindfulness & movement practices for alignment
 Leadership strategies for sustainable success
 Community connection & interactive discussions
 A ConsciousImpact swag bag for all attendees!

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"Somewhere between Charles Mingus and Johnny Greenwood there is a sound that bassist/composer Nicholas Krolak seeks."

"A young veteran of the Philadelphia music scene. He has spent the last decade working as a side-man, experiencing new styles, and studying with the masters. Now, he has taken all he has learned and is applying it to his own artistic adventures."

"Tracing the lineage of bebop into the contemporary, while constantly balancing the pulse of the city and the mysticism of nature: he has been described as…"

“a different kind of songwriter—perhaps a different kind of jazz musician altogether. He’s like the bass playing, modern embodiment of Walt Whitman. And, just as Whitman used his prose poems, Krolak uses his music to celebrate and also reconcile the competing and contradictory nature of the two worlds he straddles: the natural and the urban."

Matt Silver - WRTI

Hello friends ... it's FINALLY HERE !!!

As you might know, ¡ KRL ! has been a 20 year long odyssey of starts, stops, ups, and downs ... a reflection of the past two decades of my LIFE !

I'm so happy to be able to share this moment of completion with YOU in such a unique setting

Join me and my INCREDIBLE band as we explore the auditory cosmos ...

The good news ?

YOU are INVITED to this ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT !

The bad news ?

SPACE is LIMITED !

Don't miss it ... this is my first time playing Oakland and who knows, it might just be another TWENTY YEARS before I make another album ...

Remember always, music IS an adventure !

- Nicholas Krolak (KRL)

Described by the Guardian as “filled with a wild, distorted energy,” and by the Wire as “rare and rewarding,” the music of bassist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Mat Muntz imbues the volatile and the bizarre with an expressive, human immediacy. Mat has performed as a leader and sideman across North America, Europe, and China at venues like Carnegie Hall, The Stone, Blue Note Beijing, and Moers Festival (Germany). His music has been recognized by awards and commissions from The Shed (NYC), New York State Council for the Arts, and a nomination for a 2024 German Jazz Prize for his album Phantom Islands.

This new quartet featuring the Berkeley-based, world-class musicians Scott Amendola (drums/electronics) and Ben Goldberg (clarinet), plus Mat's longtime NYC collaborator Xavier Del Castillo (tenor sax), performs original music in the tradition of highly collaborative, semi-free small group improvisation pioneered by Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman. Tentatively titled "Confusing the Audience," the band's forthcoming album traverses grungey ballads, deconstructed Bachian harmony, geometrically implausible bebop lines, and off-kilter (yet groovy) grooves.

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Indian-American percussionist, composer, and educator Dr. Rohan Krishnamurthy is one of the leading voices of Indian classical and cross-genre music in the South Asian diaspora. Acclaimed a "musical ambassador" by The Times of India, he received mridangam training from the legendary maestro, Sri. Guruvayur Dorai, in Chennai. 

Distinguished as a soloist, composer, and collaborator, Rohan performed with legendary Indian classical musicians and Grammy Award winning global artists.

Rohan leads The Alaya Project, an Indo-jazz-funk collective featuring celebrated saxophonist Prasant Radhakrishnan and keyboardist Colin Hogan. The group's recently released debut album has been praised by Jazziz Magazine, NPR, San Francisco Chronicle, and more. Rohan holds a Ph.D. in musicology from the Eastman School of Music and directs the RohanRhythm Percussion Studio with students from across the globe. Rohan is the recipient of international awards and grants including commissions from the San Francisco Arts Commission, Zellerbach Foundation, and Goethe Institute (Germany). He has taught at renowned institutions and his patented RohanRhythm drum tuning system is available worldwide.

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Carnatic violinist and composer Apoorva Krishna became the first Indian artist to receive the prestigious Young Artist Grant from the London Tarisio Trust. She received training from Smt. Lalgudi Srimathi and Smt. Anuradha Sridhar. Apoorva received the 70th Annual BMI Student Composer Honorable Mention Award for her composition Merging Parallels in Tribeca, NY. Apoorva performed the Shakti masterpiece Lotus Feet with the legends John McLaughlin and Ustaad Zakir Hussain. Her debut album Intuition, featuring Shankar Mahadevan, blends her roots with global styles and Western harmony.

GAMA Presents: Detroit Red: A Listening Session

Join LuFuki and Destiny Muhammad at Wyldflowr Arts for an exclusive listening session of Detroit Red. Witness the co-composing process in real-time of this work-in-progress production, which explores Malcolm X’s love for “jazz” and his impact on “jazz” musicians and Black liberation movements. This will be the first time the Detroit and Oakland members of Detroit Red are rehearsing together in-person!

The session will end with a brief Q/A with LuFuki and Destiny Muhammad about Detroit Red and how this production came about and continues to grow and evolve.

Tickets will be on a sliding scale from $15-$50. We appreciate your support of our work and particularly of BlPOC artists.

Please also consider donating to this project as we've recently lost federal grant money this year and are crowdfunding to curate the full production! CLICK HERE to read more about Detroit Red and to support our fundraising campaign in an effort to produce the full production in Detroit, MI.

1st Set: Thomas Dimuzio solo Buchla 200E system

2nd Set: Todd Barton / Bruce Bayard
Buchla music easel duet