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This event is in the past.It took place on April 18, 2026 at The Sound Room.

Conversation: The Language of Charles Mingus 1
Jazz & Blues
Conversation: The Language of Charles Mingus 2
Conversation: The Language of Charles Mingus 3
Conversation: The Language of Charles Mingus 4
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Conversation: The Language of Charles Mingus

Marcus Shelby and his Sextet unpack the genius of Charles Mingus through rarely performed 1950s compositions, excerpts from his memoir, and archival film clips. A jazz education disguised as a Saturday night out.

intimate jazz club
live music education
Civil Rights history
rare compositions

Tips

🎭"Every seat is a good seat and you don't feel squished in"
💵ticket sales go directly to the artists
🎵small room, you can "see and sense" the music

The Sound Room

3022 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611, USA

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