This event is in the past.It took place on February 22, 2026 at The Freight.
Jazz & Blues
Jazz & BluesFourteen 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
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesFourteen 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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