This event is in the past.It took place on February 22, 2026 at The Freight.




Fourteen women strong and swinging hard, Melba's Kitchen celebrates trombone legend Melba Liston's centennial with brass, heart, and a free dance lesson at 6pm. Come for the jazz giants, stay for the joy.
All-woman big band
Swing dance welcome
Jazz legends tribute
Intimate venue
Tips
🎺"... a crackling 14-piece all-woman unit ..." (DownBeat)
🎧excellent acoustics, arrive early for best seats
💃swing dance lesson at 6pm, show at 7pm
Melba's Kitchen
Downtown Berkeley




Fourteen women strong and swinging hard, Melba's Kitchen celebrates trombone legend Melba Liston's centennial with brass, heart, and a free dance lesson at 6pm. Come for the jazz giants, stay for the joy.
All-woman big band
Swing dance welcome
Jazz legends tribute
Intimate venue
Tips
🎺"... a crackling 14-piece all-woman unit ..." (DownBeat)
🎧excellent acoustics, arrive early for best seats
💃swing dance lesson at 6pm, show at 7pm
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