BERKELEY AGENCY

Since 1978 the Berkeley Agency has been committed to bringing artists of the highest caliber in Jazz, Latin Jazz and Blues to a community of discerning audiences and performing arts presenters worldwide. Representing talent that encompasses the breadth of American expression we also offer an unparalleled level of service to our artists and presenters alike. Our dedication to service and our commitment to quality is our highest priority Ask us about workshops, clinics, lecture/demonstrations and pre-event public appearances in connections with performances.

Lavay Smith

Brian Lynch

The Brubeck Brothers

Claudia Villela

Eddie Palmieri

Linda Tillery

Marlena Shaw

Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums

Quinn DeVeaux and the Blue Beat Review

Pete Escovedo

Toshiko Akiyoshi

Lavay Smith

Gospel Hummingbirds

Tito Puente Jr.

Tania Maria

Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion

Little Joe Hernandez

Flora Purim

Airto Moreira

ITINERARY OF UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

ArtistDateVenueLocation
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers "Swinging the Blues Count Basie style"Sat May 25, 2013Yerba Buena Gardens FestivalSan Francisco, CA
Quinn DeVeaux and the Blue Beat ReviewSat May 25,2013Dance Palace Community CenterPt. Reyes, CA
James Cotton "Superharp" BandFri May 31 - Sun June 2, 2013Yoshi'sOakland, CA
Matt "Guitar" MurphyFri May 31 - Sun June 2, 2013Yoshi'sOakland, CA
Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz OrchestraTue June 4, 2013Kjazz Wine and Jazz FestivalHollywood, CA
Eddie Palmieri Salsa OrchestraThurs June 6, 2013BB KingsNew York, NY
Eddie Palmieri Salsa OrchestraSat June 8, 2013Pittsburgh JazzLive International FestivalPittsburgh, PA
Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz EnsembleSat June 8, 2013Clark County AmphitheaterLas Vegas, NV
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet LickersSun June 9, 2013Private Event - OutsideHillsborough, CA
Lavay Smith QuartetTues June 11, 2013Private EventSan Francisco, CA
Brubeck Brothers Quartet - Dave Brubeck TributeFri June 14, 2013DC Jazz FestivalWashington DC
Brubeck Brothers Quartet - Dave Brubeck TributeSun June 16, 2013Playboy Jazz FestivalLos Angeles, CA
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet LickersTues June 18, 2013Private EventOakville, CA
Claudia Villela BandSat June 23, 2013Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet LickersThurs June 27 - Sat 29, 2013Red Clay Jazz FestivalLihue, Kaua`i, Hawaii
James Cotton "Superharp" BandFri June 28, 2013Mystic Blues FestivalMystic ,CT
Brubeck Brothers QuartetSat July 6, 2013Syracuse Jazz FestivalJamesville, NY, United States
Brubeck Brothers Quartet - Dave Brubeck TributeSun July 7, 2013Festival International De Jazz De MontrealMontreal, Que Canada, Canada
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet LickersThurs July 11, 2013Stanford Shopping CenterPalo Alto, CA
PersuasionsFri July 12, 2013The Howard TheaterWashington, DC
Pete Escovedo Orchestra featuring Juan and Peter Michael EscovedoMon July 15, 2013KuumbwaSanta Cruz, CA
Brubeck Brothers Quartet - Dave Brubeck TributeWed July 17, 2013Jazz Up JulyStamford, CT
Eddie Daniels & Roger KellawayThurs July 18, 2013SF Jazz CenterSan Francisco, CA
Brubeck Brothers Quartet - Dave Brubeck Tribute with the Buffalo PhilharmonicFri July 19, 2013Buffalo Philharmonic OrchestraBuffalo, NY
PersuasionsMon July 22, 2013Blue NoteNew York, NY
Marlena ShawJuly 22 - 27 (total of 7 shows)Billboard Live TourJapan
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet LickersThurs July 25, 2013RossmoorRossmoor, CA
Brubeck Brothers QuartetThurs July 25, 2013Coral Gables Congregational ChurchCoral Gables, FL
Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz BandSat July 27, 2013New Mexico Jazz FestivalSanta Fe, NM
Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums featuring Carmen GetitSat July 27, 2013Jazz AspenSnowmass, CO
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Ray Charles Show With Quinn DeVeaux and the QuinnettesSat July 27, 2013SF Jazz CenterSan Francisco, CA
Airto MoreiraSat Aug 3, 2013SF Jazz CenterSan Francisco, CA
Eddie Palmieri Salsa OrchestraSat Aug 3, 2013Celebrate BrooklynBrooklyn, NY, United States
Eddie Palmieri Salsa OrchestraSun Aug 4, 2013Newport Jazz FestivalNewport, RI, United States
James Cotton "Superharp" BandSat Aug 10, 2013Dutch Mason Blues FestivalTruro, Nova Scotia, Canada, Canada
Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz BandSat Aug 10, 2013Litchfield Jazz FestivalGoshen, CT
Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz BandSun Aug 11, 2013Long's Park AmphitheaterLancaster, PA
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet LickersThurs Aug 22, 2013Vail Jazz PartyVail, CO, United States
Eddie Daniels QuartetFri Aug 23 - Sat 24, 2013Standard Bank Joy of Jazz FestivalJohannesburg, South Africa, South Africa
Brubeck Brothers QuartetSat Aug 24, 2013Vancouver Wine and Jazz FestivalVancouver, WA
Brubeck Brothers QuartetSun Aug 25, 2013Filoli GardensWoodside, CA, United States
Brubeck Brothers Quartet - Dave Brubeck TributeThurs Sept 12, 2013Berea CollegeBerea, KY
Eddie Palmieri Salsa OrchestraThurs Sept 12, 2013City of Chicago FestivalChicago, Il, United States
Brubeck Brothers QuartetMon Sept 16, 2013Rose Wagner Arts CenterSalt Lake City, UT
Brubeck Brothers Quartet - Dave Brubeck TributeThurs Sept 19, 2013Three Stages at Folsom Lake CollegeFolsom Lake, CA
Brubeck Brothers QuartetSat Sept 21, 2013Monterey Jazz FestivalMonterey, CA
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage ChoirFri Sept 27, 2013Rialto TheaterTacoma, WA
Brian LynchSat Sept 28 - Sun 30, 2013Berney TheaterWinnepeg, Manitoba , Canada, Canada
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet LickersSat Sept 28, 2013Private EventRedwood City, CA
Brian LynchSun Sept 29, 2013ConcertWinnipeg, Manatoba, CANADA, Canada
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers "Crazy in Love with Patsy Cline"Fri Oct 4, 2013Kent Meridian High SchoolKent, WA
Brubeck Brothers Quartet - Dave Brubeck TributeSat Oct 5, 2013Sheldon Concert HallSt Louis, MO, United States
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet LickersFri Oct 11, 2013Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper ClubBethesda, MD
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet LickersSun Oct 13, 2013Duck Jazz FestivalDuck, NC
James Cotton "Superharp" BandFri Oct 18, 2013Crescent City Blues FestivalNew Orleans, LA
Brubeck Brothers Quartet - Dave Brubeck TributeFri Oct 18, 2013Park TheaterCranston, RI
Brubeck Brothers Quartet - Dave Brubeck TributeSat Oct 19, 2013Pittsfield Jazz FestivalPittsfield, MA, United States
Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz BandFri Nov 1 - Sat Nov 2, 2013Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper ClubBethesda, MD
Brubeck Brothers Quartet - Dave Brubeck TributeFri Nov 1, 2013Rockport Music HallRockport, MA
Brubeck Brothers QuartetSat Nov 2 - Sun 3, 2013Portland SymphonyPortland, ME
Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz BandSat Nov 9, 2013Exit 0 International Jazz FestivalCape May, NJ
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet LickersThurs Nov 21, 2013Corning Museum of GlassCorning, NY
Brubeck Brothers QuartetFri Nov 22 - Sat 23, 2013The Smith CenterLas Vegas, NV, United States
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet LickersFri Nov 22 - Sat Nov 23, 2013Scullers Jazz ClubBoston, MA
Toshiko AkiyoshiThurs Nov 28 - Satr Nov 30, 2013AustriaVienna, Graz & Linz, Austria
Eddie PalmieriThurs Nov 29 - Sun Dec 1, 2013SFJAZZ CenterSan Francisco, CA, United States
Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz BandMon Dec 2, 2013Three Stages at Folsom Lake CollegeFolsom Lake, CA
Tito Puente Jr. BandThursday Feb 20, 2014La Organización para las ArtesGuatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala
Brubeck Brothers Quartet - Dave Brubeck TributeFri Feb 21, 2014Alberta Bair TheaterBillings, MT
Brubeck Brothers Quartet - Dave Brubeck TributeSat Feb 22, 2014Lakewood Cultural CenterLakewood, CO, United States
Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums featuring Carmen GetitThurs Feb 27 - Fri 28, 2014Sunset CenterCarmel, CA, United States
Brubeck Brothers QuartetSat March 8 - 9, 2014ConcertWinnipeg, Manatoba, CANADA, Canada
Eddie Palmieri Salsa OrchestraSat April 5, 2014University of ColoradoBoulder, C0
Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums featuring Carmen GetitSat April 5, 2014Private EventSaratoga, CA
Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz BandFri May 2, 2014Detroit SymphonyDetroit, MI

Latest News

Happy International Jazz Day everyone. check out the live stream of IJD Global Concert Live from Instanbul with Eddie Palmieri begining at 11:00 AM April 30th. at http://live.jazzday.com/ sorry gotta cut and paste this link.

CONGRATULATIONS 2013 NEA JAZZ MASTER EDDIE PALMIERI

National Endowment for the Arts Announces 2013 NEA Jazz Masters, Nation's Highest Honor in Jazz to Music Icon Celebrating 75 Years

Congratulations to our Jazz Journalists Association nominees for the 16th annual JJA Jazz Awards.

– BRIAN LYNCH TRUMPETER OF THE YEAR
– LEW TABACKIN FLUTIST OF THE YEAR

Wow we just found out the Brubeck Brothers Quartet's CD "Lifetimes" a tribute to Dave Brubeck was #7 in overall spins in JazzWeek for 2012. Now you know too!

We are lucky to have some of the best live music artists that live right here in the SF area. Don't settle for cover bands when you can hire these great acts Call us about music for your private or corporate events.

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