Just a little tribute to Oakland’s long history as a host to America’s Jazz greats. In the middle of the century there was Sweet’s Ballroom, where musicians of all ethnicities played to largely segregated crowds. Sweet’s is still around today, but the “it” destination for today’s jazz lovers is Yoshi’s, in Oakland’s historic Jack London Square. Yoshi’s serves up jazz, sushi, and drinks to an enthusiastic crowd that reflects the full diversity of Bay Area music lovers, and it’s a favorite destination of out-of-town fans, as well.
I enjoy playing with the layout and imagery of the U.S. Flag. Its wonderfully distinctive and highly recognizable design is practically irresistible to painters and others who enjoy creating images. Indeed, there is a long tradition of American artists reworking/re-mixing the Stars and Stripes, and I am pleased to be following in the traditional of Faith Ringgold, Jasper Johns, Anton Kandinsky, Louis Cameron (not that Kandinsky), and so many others.
Just a little tribute to Oakland’s long history as a host to America’s Jazz greats. In the middle of the century there was Sweet’s Ballroom, where musicians of all ethnicities played to largely segregated crowds. Sweet’s is still around today, but the “it” destination for today’s jazz lovers is Yoshi’s, in Oakland’s historic Jack London Square. Yoshi’s serves up jazz, sushi, and drinks to an enthusiastic crowd that reflects the full diversity of Bay Area music lovers, and it’s a favorite destination of out-of-town fans, as well.
