About this Event
Guitarist Mason Razavi celebrates his new album, Even Keel, alongside Brian Ho on organ, Jason Lewis on drums, and special guest Charles McNeal on saxophone. The group will be performing originals written specifically for this configuration—modern straight ahead and hard bop with a sprinkling of standards.
A recipient of the 2021 Leigh Weimers Emerging Artist Award, Mason has been praised for his “top-tier guitarmanship” (Vintage Guitar Magazine), while his compositions offer “an introspective experience of deeper meaning” (JazzTimes). He’s been recognized in his hometown as a “melodically inventive composer” (Mercury News) and a “terrific and consistent presence in the Bay Area jazz scene” (Metro) who has “carefully crafted his own voice” (SanJose.com).
Widely regarded as a masterful saxophonist, special guest Charles McNeal has performed nationally and internationally with the likes of McCoy Tyner, Wynton Marsalis, Roberta Flack, Lyle Lovett, James Carter, Steve Turre, Bruce Forman, Boz Scaggs and countless others.
Tickets are $20 general admission. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.
Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.
The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.
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Please note: Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Back Room, 1984 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley, United States
USD 22.09
