The Dann Zinn Band

As a world-class saxophonist/flutist, Dann Zinn is renowned for being a passionate soloist and composer/arranger. Hailed over the years as “inventive,” “distinctive,” and for “creating a stunning and emotional listening experience,” Zinn has developed a unique style distinguishing him as a one of a kind artist with a tone unlike any other horn player on the jazz scene today.

Zinn’s resume includes working and recording with Omar Hakim, Rachel Z, Peter Erskine, Mike Stern, Leni Stern, Taylor Eigsti, Terri Lynn Carrington, Allison Miller, Derrick Hodge, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Cuong Vu, David Weiss, Dave Eshelman, Chuck Findly, Mary Wells, Martha and the Vandellas, and Barry Finnerty, among many others. He has been featured on numerous CDs, and has produced five of his own: Ten Songs, Wish, Grace’s Song, and Shangri La, which DownBeat Magazine gave a 4-star review and listed as one of the best albums of 2015. His CD Day Of Reckoning, (2019, Origin Records), received rave reviews internationally, and his newest album, Two Roads, featuring Rachel Z, Omar Hakim, and Jeff Denson, will be released on Ridgeway Records. 

Zinn has toured in the US and around the world, and played on distinguished stages including a Top Ten, Must See at the 2015 Monterey Jazz Festival with Peter Erskine, the San Francisco Jazz Festival, and Yoshi’s, where he has played to sold-out crowds.  He has been a guest artist for numerous college and high school festivals around the country.

This performance will feature Matt Clark (piano), Jeff Denson (bass), and Deszon Claiborne (drums).  The music will feature Dann’s original compositions, spanning straight ahead jazz, ECM jazz, and World and Funk influences.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door general admission; $15 for students/low-income individuals. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open 30 minutes before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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