CMC is excited to join our neighbors at Bissap Baobab to provide live music every 1st and 3rd Wednesday! Enjoy delicious West African food, tasty beverages, and awesome community “teranga” (hospitality)—with a variety of talented CMC students, faculty, and community performers. Come listen, dance, socialize with other students, and celebrate the vibrant culture of the Mission District.
Wednesday, November 20 from 6–8pm
@ Bissap Baobab (2243 Mission Street, SF)
Free (food & drinks sold separately)
Swing to the sounds of iconic jazz composers with CMC Jazz Ensembles, directed by Charlie Gurke. Explore the dynamic grooves, soulful melodies, and evocative harmonies of jazz greats through the ages, from Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter and more! The second set will open up for guests to sit in and join the jam—so bring your instrument and talk to Charlie during the break if you want to play!
Featuring the talented musicians of CMC Jazz Ensembles directed by Charlie Gurke. Interested in playing jazz with us? Learn more about classes and ensembles at CMC here.
See more from Bissap Baobab here.
See the full CMC @ Bissap Baobab Fall Schedule:
- September 18: Latin Jazz Ensembles with Erick Peralta
- October 2: Jazz Ensembles with Charlie Gurke
- October 16: Cuban Music Ensembles with Tregar Otton
- October 30: Jazz Ensembles with Erick Peralta
- November 6: Cuban Music Ensembles with Tregar Otton
- November 20: Jazz Ensembles with Charlie Gurke
- December 4: Latin Jazz Ensembles with Erick Peralta