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Concerts & Appearances - 2012
Date Time Venue Map / Info
Feb. 6, 2012 7pm-11pm 57th Street Gallery
5701 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
Calvin's 70th Birthday Celebration
CALVIN KEYS TRIO
www.57thstreetgallery.com
$20
Feb. 2, 2012 7pm
Jazz Heritage Center
1330 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
The Jazz Heritage Center features the work of three distinguished Bay Area artists: James Gayles, James Knox and Jim Dennis. The exhibit will focus on the impact of African American musicians in the Bay Area. 6 PM conversation with the artists led by local historian and jazz collector Norman K. Brown. Calvin Keys will perform during the reception at 7pm.
Map | more Info.
Jan. 9, 2012 8pm
Yoshi's
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-9200
Map | more Info.
Concerts & Appearances - 2010
Dec. 26, 2010 Omaha, NE The Malcom X Foundation fund raiser in OMAHA, NEBRASKA
www.malcolmxfoundation.org
Dec. 11, 2010 7-11pm 57th Street Gallery
5701 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
CALVIN KEYS TRIO
www.57thstreetgallery.com
Dec. 4, 2010 8:30pm – 12:30am Hotel De Anza
Hedley Lounge
233 West Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113
with the Brian Ho quartet
Hotel De Anza
Dec. 2, 2010 U.C. Santa Barbara Professor Stewart's class on the history of Jazz in the S F bay area.
August 19, 2010 7-11pm 19th anniversary of Pulse Omaha
Presents... a benefit concert.
1316 Jones St.
Omaha, NE
$50 in advance per person.
For tickets, call: 402-898-6053
Calvin Keys Trio and Chester C. McSwain, vocalist.
August 7, 2010 8:30-11:30pm UVA Trattoria Italiana Restaurant
1040 Clinton Street at Brown
Napa, CA
(1st Saturday of every month)
CALVIN KEYS TRIO
Calvin Keys (guitar), Matt Montgomery (bass), Kendrick Freeman (drums).
www.uvatrattoria.com, 707.255.6646, MAP
July 10, 2010 8pm House of Bigger Girls
2261 Clarke Ave.
East Palo Alto
$15, RSVP @ houseofbiggergirls@yahoo.com,
MAP, 650-323-0334
2 sets, Doors open at 7pm, , bring your own beverage, appetizers served!
August 7, 2010 8:30-11:30pm UVA Trattoria Italiana Restaurant
1040 Clinton Street at Brown
Napa, CA
(1st Saturday of every month)
CALVIN KEYS TRIO
Calvin Keys (guitar), Matt Montgomery (bass), Kendrick Freeman (drums).
www.uvatrattoria.com, 707.255.6646, MAP
July 3, 2010 10-11:30am Fillmore Jazz Festival
Fillmore St. @ Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA
Sutter Street Stage, Directions
Calvin Keys Trio
January 19, 2010 @ 11:00pm
El Tartamudo Restaurant & Pub
Punta del Diablo-Rocha
URUGUAY
CALVIN KEYS TRIO
Line up: Calvin Keys guitar, Geronimo de Leon drums, Gerardo Alonso bass.
www.corazonconcerts.com
January 1, 2010 @ 10:30pm
"1900" Restaurant
Punta del Este-Maldonado
URUGUAY
CALVIN KEYS TRIO
Line up: Calvin Keys guitar, Geronimo de Leon drums, Gerardo Alonso bass.
www.corazonconcerts.com
2009
December 31, 2009 @ 10:30pm
"1900" Restaurant
Punta del Este-Maldonado
URUGUAY
CALVIN KEYS TRIO
Line up: Calvin Keys guitar, Geronimo de Leon drums, Gerardo Alonso bass.
www.corazonconcerts.com
December 29, 2009 @ 10:30pm
Splendido Restaurant & Pub
Punta del Este-La Barra
URUGUAY
CALVIN KEYS TRIO
Line up: Calvin Keys guitar, Geronimo de Leon drums, Gerardo Alonso bass.
www.corazonconcerts.com
December 7, 8 and 9 10pm Clyde's Restaurant & Pub
Costa Rica 1690
Montevideo-URUGUAY
CALVIN KEYS TRIO
Line up: Calvin Keys guitar, Geronimo de Leon drums, Gerardo Alonso bass.
www.corazonconcerts.com
www.clydes.com.uy
Mar. 1 5pm Alva’s Showroom CALVIN KEYS TRIO
www.alvasshowroom.com
Feb. 27 6-9pm California Afro American Museum
600 State Drive, Exposition Park
Los Angeles, CA 90037
A performance Ritual
Written and Directed by Ullyses Jenkins
w/Special Guest CALVIN KEYS
213.744.7432
Jan. 25
Jan. 28
Jan. 29
9:30pm
11:00pm
11:30pm
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Taj Mahal & The Tuba Band w/Special Guest CALVIN KEYS
www.bluescruise.com
2008
Sept 29 8:00pm
9:30pm
SOhO Restaurant & Music Club
1221 State Street, Suite 205
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Corazon Concerts Presents
CALVIN KEYS TRIO / MASTER JAZZ GUITARIST
Tickets $15 or $12 with dinner
To ensure priority seating call (805) 962-7776
Map | Venue Info.

Aug. 30 Saturday
12:45pm
Art & Soul Festival
Oakland, CA
Plaza Stage (in front of City Hall)
CALVIN KEYS TRIO
Map | Venue Info.
July 13 3-4pm Golden Gate Library
5606 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA
The Calvin Keys Trio in concert
Map | Venue Info.
May 25 Sonoma Jazz Festival
details TBA
The Calvin Keys Trio in concert
Venue Info.
April 11
Friday
Dinner at 6:30 show at 8pm
The Club Restaurant
350 Smith Ranch Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
Calvin Keys Trio featuring Dima on Vocals
In this musical world there's a lot of powerful forces, at some point in time they're bound to come together and when they do, there's a musical explosion. Expect such magic when Jazz guitar legend Calvin Keys joins vocalist Dima for an intimate evening of jazz standards at the McInnis Park Supper Club. Dima's rich melodic tone and honest delivery of the lyric, blended with Calvin's lean, single note style creates an innovative and heartfelt listening experience.

Tickets for dinner and show: $60, Show only: $30 Info: http://murphyproductions.com 415.389-5072
April
4 & 5
Fri. & Sat.
7-10pm
Cafe Amilia
3590 El Camino Real
(@ Lawrence Expressway) Santa Clara, CA
(408) 247-4405
Calvin Keys Duo
2007
Dec.
28 & 29
Hyat Regency Monterey
1 Old Golf Course Rd.
Monterey, CA
with the Dr. Morewood Trio
Map | Venue Info.
Dec. 21 8:30-midnight Cafe Van Cleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA
(510) 763-7711
Calvin Keys Trio
Map | more Info.
Dec. 8 Yoshi's
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-9200
Benefit concert for George Cables (jazz pianist).
Map | more Info.
Dec. 6 Jazz at Pearls
256 Columbus Ave (at Pacific)
San Francisco, CA 94133
with Gloria Coleman
Map | Venue Info.
Sept. 19 Wednesday
Noon - 1pm
Oakland City Center Plaza
1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
FREE - Jazz Masters Workshop
Map | Info.
Aug. 5 Onaha, Nebraska Concert sponsored by the Malcolm X Foundation.
Aug. 4 Omaha Black Music
Hall of Fame
Omaha, Nebraska
Calvin Keys Trio
Calvin will be awarded the Lifetime Acheivement Award
June 3
Sunday Denver, CO Benefit concert for Nat Yarborough (drummer).
May 31 Thursday Denver, CO Benefit concert for Nat Yarborough (drummer).
April 30 Monday Yoshi's
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-9200
with the Berkeley High School Jazz Band
April 13 Friday Corazon Concerts Music Festival
April 13-15, 2007
The Marjorie Luke Theatre
721 E. Cota St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93121
Calvin Keys Trio

About the Festival:
Phone: (805) 448-6428
www.corazonconcerts.com

Buy Tickets:
Phone: (805) 963-0761
www.luketheatre.org
Mar. 30 Friday Sonoma, CA
2006
Dec. 15 Friday
8pm & 10pm
Jazz at Pearls
256 Columbus Ave (at Pacific)
San Francisco, CA 94133
Calvin Keys Trio
Map | Venue Info.
Dec. 16 Saturday
8pm & 10pm
Jazz at Pearls
256 Columbus Ave (at Pacific)
San Francisco, CA 94133
Calvin Keys Trio
Map | Venue Info.
Dec. 17 Sunday
8pm & 10pm
Jazz at Pearls
256 Columbus Ave (at Pacific)
San Francisco, CA 94133
Calvin Keys Trio
Map | Venue Info.
Oct. 7 Saturday
8pm & 10pm
Larkspur Cafe & Theatre
500 Magnolia Ave,
Larkspur, CA
Calvin Keys Trio
Map | Venue Info.
July 15 Saturday
8pm & 10pm
Oakland Public Conservatory of Music
1616 Franklin St.
Oakland, CA
The Calvin Keys Trio
Map | Venue Info.
Jun 30 Friday
6pm & 10pm
Everett & Jones Barbeque
Broadway & 2nd St.
(Jack London Square)
Oakland, CA
The Calvin Keys Trio
Map | Venue Info.
Jun 22 & 23 Fri. & Sat. Hyat Regency Monterey
1 Old Golf Course Rd.
Monterey, CA
with The David Morwood Trio
Map | Venue Info.
Jun 21 Wednesday Anna's Jazz Island
2120 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA
The Calvin Keys Trio
Map | Venue Info.
Jun 15 Thursday
6 - 7:30pm
SF JAZZ Summerfest
Stanford Shopping Center
180 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA
The Calvin Keys Trio
Map | Event Info.
FREE
Jun 7 Wednesday Anna's Jazz Island
2120 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA
The Calvin Keys Trio
Map | Venue Info.
Jun 6 Tuesday Boom Boom Room
San Francisco, CA
Tribute to Grant Green
Map | Venue Info.
Jun 5 Monday
7:30pm
Larkspur Cafe & Theatre
500 Magnolia Ave,
Larkspur, CA
Calvin Keys Trio - Live taping of a DVD
FREE - open to the public
Map | Venue Info.
May 6 Saturday
pm
Listen & Be Heard Poetry Cafe
818 marin street
Vallejo, CA
The Calvin Keys Trio
Venue Info.
707-554-4540
2005
Nov, 2 Wednesday
8-11pm
Anna's Jazz Island
2120 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA
The Calvin Keys Trio
Map | Venue Info.
Oct. 26 Wednesday
8-11pm
Anna's Jazz Island
2120 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA
The Calvin Keys Trio
Map | Venue Info.
Oct. 19 Wednesday
8-11pm
Anna's Jazz Island
2120 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA
The Calvin Keys Trio
Map | Venue Info.
Oct. 15 Saturday Kasbah
15373 E. 6th Ave.
Aurora, CO
with James Van Buren. Benefit for the Hughes Family
Map | Venue Info.
Aug. 28 TBA Vallejo Jazz Festival
Vallejo, CA
(707) 642.-653
Map | Venue Info.
Aug. 23 8 & 10pm Yoshi's
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-9200
Calvin Keys In Concert

Map | Venue Info.
Aug. 21 3-4 pm Golden Gate Library
5606 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA
Map
May 20 Friday
9pm-midnight
Uva Trattoria
1040 Clinton St. @ Brown
Napa, CA
appearing with Paul Smith and his Gentlemen of Jazz
Map | Venue Info.
May 14 Saturday
10pm-12
Anna's Jazz Island
2120 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA
* Grand Opening *
The Calvin Keys Trio
Map | Venue Info.
May 13 Friday
9pm-midnight
Uva Trattoria
1040 Clinton St. @ Brown
Napa, CA
appearing with Paul Smith and his Gentlemen of Jazz
Map | Venue Info.
April TBA Seventeen
510 17th St. (@ Telegraph)
Oakland, CA
(510) 452-1914
CD Release Party
"Calvinesque"
Map
Mar. 11 Friday
6-9pm
Seventeen
510 17th St. (@ Telegraph)
Oakland, CA
(510) 452-1914
The Calvin Keys Trio
Map
Jan. 7 Friday
6-9pm
Seventeen
510 17th St. (@ Telegraph)
Oakland, CA
(510) 452-1914
The Calvin Keys Trio
Map
2004
Dec. 24 Friday
6-9pm
Seventeen
510 17th St. (@ Telegraph)
Oakland, CA
(510) 452-1914
The Calvin Keys Trio
Map
Dec. 15 Friday
6-9pm
Private Party The Calvin Keys Trio
Jeff Chambers (bass), David Rokeach (drums)
Dec. 12 Saturday
8-11pm
The Canvas Gallery
1200 9th Ave. @ Lincoln
San Francisco, CA
(415) 504-0060
The Calvin Keys Trio
Jeff Chambers (bass), David Rokeach (drums)
Map | Venue Info.
Nov. 13 Sunday
1-4pm
Yoshi's
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-9200
Celebrating the life and music of John "Buddy" Connor featuring The Calvin Keys Quartet
$10 donation
Map | more Info.
Nov. 12 Saturday
6-9pm
Seventeen
510 17th St. (@ Telegraph)
Oakland, CA
(510) 452-1914
The Calvin Keys Trio
Map
Nov. 7 Sunday
4:15pm
Wine Train
Napa, CA
(707) 253-2111
The Calvin Keys Trio
Call (707) 253-2111 for reservations.
Map | Venue Info.
Sept. 13 Monday
8pm & 10pm
Yoshi's
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 238-9200
Jackie King (www,jackieking.com)
with special guests: Mimi Fox, Eddie Duran,
and Calvin Keys. Tickets: $10
Map | Venue Info.
Sept. 8 Wednesday
Noon - 1pm
Oakland City Center
Summer Sounds 2004
12th St. @ Broadway
Oakland, CA
The Calvin Keys Trio
Admission FREE
Map | Venue Info.
Aug. 7 Saturday
7:30-9:30pm
Sanchez Concert Hall
1220 Linda Mar Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-1882
The Calvin Keys Trio
'Concerts By The Sea' festival
Admission $20
Map | Venue Info.
Aug. 7 Saturday
12:30-2:30pm
San Jose Jazz Festival
San Jose Repertory Theatre
101 Paseo De San Antonio
San Jose, CA 95113
San Jose Jazz Festival, 15th annual
The largest free jazz festival in the world !
Admission FREE
Map | Venue Info.
Aug. 6 Friday
8pm
Club Jazz Nouveau
2801 Leavenworth St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 921-2100
LifeForceJazz Records celebrates 10 years of producing and developing an inspirational catalog of recorded music, featuring performances by an all-star ensemble of the label's most popular artists. CDs will be available at a discount and signed by the artists. Admission $10
Map | Venue Info.
May 16 Sun. 6pm Linen Life Gallery
6635 Hollis St. @ 67th St.
Emeryville, CA
(510) 601-5550
Playing selections from his latest CD
with The Calvin Keys Trio
Admission $15
Map - venue info - invitation
Mar. 20 Fri. 6-7pm Oakland Marriott Hotel
Retirement Party for
Sondra Swanson
1001 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
For further information contact:
Charlene Washington
510-749-5963
MAP | Venue Info.
Mar. 7 Sun. Theatre On San Pedro Square
29 N. San Pedro St.
San Jose, CA 95110
San Jose Jazz Society Concert
16th Annual Sunday Jazz Series
INFO | MAP
Feb. 28 Sat. 9pm-1am No Name Bar
757 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
415-332-1392
Appearing with:
The Mario Guarneri Jazz Quartet
MAP
Feb. 28 Sat. 5-7pm Fundraiser for
Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Kensington, CA
For further information contact:
David Wilson
510-749-5970
Feb. 21 Sat. 6-9pm Univ. of Calif. at San Francisco
Black History Month Celebration
INFO | MAP
Feb. 21 Sat. 2:30-4:30 Hilltop Mall
2200 Hilltop Mall Road
(between Blume and Hilltop Drives)
Richmond, CA, 94806
Appearing with:
The San Francisco All-Star Big Band directed by David Hardiman
MAP

Performance Highlights


2001
  • Oakland Jazz Festival, Oakland, California
  • Jazzmaster Workshop, Various sites, Northern California
  • Enrico’s San Francisco, CA
  • Alice Art Center, Oakland, CA
  • Vallejo Shoreline Jazz Festival with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Vallejo, CA
  • Bach Dynamite Dancing Society with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Anna’s Jazz Series, Berkeley, CA

1999

  • Touring and featured studio musician.

1995-1997

  • Featured Performer with Ahmad Jamal at Carnegie Hall, JVC Jazz Festival and Salle Pleyel Hall, France (Recorded Live)
  • Performer with Ray Charles at the Cancun Jazz Festival and in concert with Jackson State Symphony.
  • Command Performer for Vice President Al Gore, Oakland, CA
  • Performed with Stanley Turrentine at the Monterey Jazz Festival.

1993

  • Performed with Joe Henderson for the 1993 Gavin Convention, San Francisco, CA
  • Performed in concert with Pharaoh Sanders
  • Featured in the Luther Vandross video " I Don’t Wanna Be Your Fool"

1991-1992

  • Featured in the Blues and Jazz Festival, Amsterdam
  • Featured in MC Hammer’s Video "Here Comes The Hammer"
  • Featured Performer at the Los Angeles Jazz Festival

1988-1990

  • Featured with Jimmy Smith Quartet, Live at Yoshi’s Oakland, CA
  • Live Performance on National Public Radio with Calvin Keys Quartet
  • Toured and Headlined the Midwest with Quartet as the leader with the "Jazz On The Green Tour"

1981-1983

  • Music Director, Band Leader and Arranger for Earl "Fatha" Hines

1973-1985

  • Toured with Ray Charles and his Orchestra
  • Toured with Ahmad Jamal Quintet


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