Jazz Renaissance with Parris Lane

Experience Parold Entertainment Inc.'s Jazz Renaissance series, produced by Emmy-nominated actress/singer Parris Lane. This series highlights special guest performers, including the New Orleans Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Efrem Towns, and local Oakland Grammy Award-winning pianist Glenn Pearson. Parris and Parold Entertainment will bring some of the best and most talented jazz musicians to Oakland's historic jazz club, Geoffrey's Inner Circle, on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 7-9 pm. 

Meet Parris Lane, An Emmy Nominated Actress/Singer whose talent has been recognized globally. From winning a Governor's Proclamation for her exceptional work in creating, producing, and directing shows to gracing the stages of renowned venues like Carnegie Hall, Parris Lane's performances have left an indelible mark in international cities such as London, Paris, Geneva, Rome, and Bangkok. Her vocal virtuosity, spanning four octaves, effortlessly adapts to various genres, including Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Pop, Classical, and Show tunes.

The incomparable Efrem Towns, known worldwide for his immaculate, perfect high pitches on trumpet, will grace the event with pure performance and taste of authentic New Orleans royalty. You'll hear the influence of greats such as Louis Armstrong.  In 2024 Efrem won a Grammy Award in the category "Best American Roots Performance" with the New Orleans group "The Dirty Dozen," on the song Stompin Ground. 

Glenn Pearson, College of Alameda jazz professor, is a local Oakland member of the historic Count Basie Orchestra. As a pianist, his devotion to authentic jazz sound brings the greatness of jazz music to contemporary audiences and educates the next generation on jazz history. He won a Grammy Award for his work on The Count Basie Orchestra's Basie Swings The Blues, in the category "Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album" at the 2024 Grammy Awards. 

We are dedicated to bringing you the finest performances and hope you will join us in supporting these talented artists, making this a memorable occasion for all.

www.Parold.com

Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Geoffrey's Inner Circle is located at 410 14th St., Oakland, CA

Two blocks from Oakland 12th Street BART station, and parking is available in the neighborhood.

Dinner is available for purchase.

This is an all-ages venue.

The elevator is currently out of order, and there is a flight of stairs.

$30 in advance on Eventbrite, $35 at the door

NOTE: After the show, individuals can also partake in a short, recorded Q&A segment