1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays of the Month at Tokyo Garden
Since 2003, local jazz fans and musicians have had a home at one of Fresno's longtime restaurants and independent music venues, Tokyo Garden, located at 1711 Fulton Street in downtown Fresno.
On the first Sunday of every month, local pianist and jazz educator Craig Von Berg
hosts a jam session with his trio, featuring John Lauffenburger on bass and Brian Hamada on drums. On the third Sunday of the month, jazz
guitarist and director of Jazz Studies at Fresno City College, Mike Dana hosts the session with his band. On the fourth Sunday of the month the jam is hosted by pianist David Aus. The sessions begin at 6:00pm.
(559) 268-3596
Jazz has always been a musical form passed on from musician to
musician, and jam sessions have played a big role in the history of
jazz. The story of virutally every major jazz musician almost always
involves a jam session, as these are settings where musicians get to
try out new ideas, and learn the language of jazz. Musicians of all
levels are encouraged to participate, and should bring lead sheets (3)
for the rhythm section. It's a fun, entertaining and educational
experience, and a great way to get a taste of the local jazz scene.
Directions to Tokyo Garden
Tokyo Garden - 1711 Fulton St. in downtown Fresno. Easy access from Clovis or Fresno.
Take Hwy. 168 or 41 to 180 West, take Tower District (Fulton/Van Ness)
exit, stay right, onto Fulton south toward downtown, past Divisidero
and you are there.
Call Wed-Sat after 5pm (559) 268-3596 for more information.
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