Bay Philharmonic orchestra presents Denita Asberry and her band in a tribute to Aretha Franklin . Kristen Strom will join the band as saxophone soloist.

Kristen Strom leads the SFJAM in a program of New Standards - Compositions by Women Composers.

Music as a healing force!

The Kristen Strom quartet will present an hour of jazz and Brazilian music as part of the Reller Concert Series at Stanford Hospital.

Kristen Strom, Scott Sorkin and Tomoko Funaki bring their tro to Shuggies Trash Pie and Natural Wine in the Mission district of San Francisco.

Made possible by Jazz in the Neighborhood.

Tammy Hall Sings and Plays the Classics

Great jazz at North Beach’s jazz destination!

Tammy Hall Sings and Plays the Classics

Great jazz at North Beach’s jazz destination!

Christmas Tunes for Hipsters - Part of the Sonoma Holiday Spectacular

As an antidote to sappy, sentimental Christmas tunes, Maria Muldaur has collected some wonderfully hip, swinging, humorous and irreverent Christmas songs by her favorite Jazz and Blues artists. She and her Jazzabelle Quintet present her special "Holiday Swing" show of "Christmas tunes for Hipsters."

As an antidote to sappy, sentimental Christmas tunes, Maria Muldaur has collected some wonderfully hip, swinging, humorous and irreverent Christmas songs by her favorite Jazz and Blues artists. She and her Jazzabelle Quintet present her special "Holiday Swing" show of "Christmas tunes for Hipsters."

Ed Johnson, Kristen Strom and Scott Sorkin present a program of holiday tunes with a Brazilian twist, as well as selections from their new album, “For Every Living Thing”

As an antidote to sappy, sentimental Christmas tunes, Maria Muldaur has collected some wonderfully hip, swinging, humorous and irreverent Christmas songs by her favorite Jazz and Blues artists. She and her Jazzabelle Quintet present her special "Holiday Swing" show of "Christmas tunes for Hipsters."

For this series at Keys, Tammy pays tribute to her mentors and influences, including Etta Jones, Ernestine Anderson, Denise Perrrier, Houston Person, Mary Lou Williams, Tania Maria, Nina Simone - to name a few….

Tammy L Hall - piano/vocals

Kristen Strom - saxophone

Kevin Goldberg - bass

Deszon Claiborne - drums

Live jazz at Rollati Ristorante with the Kristen Strom Quartet

The tribute to Duke Ellington's timeless classic "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" promises to be an extraordinary celebration of jazz, featuring the mesmerizing talents of Oakland's sultry jazz singer Kim Nalley and the remarkable SF jazz stylist Paula West. 

Under the expert guidance of Musical Director Tammy Hall, the performance is expected to deliver a rich tapestry of sound that honors the legacy of Ellington.

Tammy L Hall - piano

Kristen Strom - saxophones

Mike Olmos - trumpet

Ron Belcher - bass

Deszon Claiborne - drums

Kristen Strom and Scott Sorkin present:

Gershwin to Jobim – a musical journey from New York to Rio.

Saxophonist/vocalist Kristen Strom and guitarist Scott Sorkin will share a program of jazz and Brazilian music. Kristen and husband Scott have played together for many years and are truly masters of the jazz duo,

Reller Concert Series at Stanford Hospital

Kristen Strom leads the SFJAM in a program of songs by the great Strayhorn and Carmichael.

Kristen Strom - saxophone

Tammy L Hall - piano

Tomato Funaki - bass

Sheldon Alexander - drums

Ed Johnson and 7-piece Novo Tempo play a special concert celebrating the release of “For Every Living Thing.”

ED JOHNSON - guitar/vocals

JENNIFER SCOTT - piano/vocals

KRISTEN STROM - saxophone/flute/vocals

JOHN WORLEY - trumpet

SCOTT SORKIN - guitar

RENE WORST - bass

MICHAELLE GOERLITZ - percussion

JASON LEWIS - drums

Ed Johnson and 7-piece Novo Tempo play a special concert celebrating the release of “For Every Living Thing.”

ED JOHNSON - guitar/vocals

JENNIFER SCOTT - piano/vocals

KRISTEN STROM - saxophone/flute/vocals

JOHN WORLEY - trumpet

SCOTT SORKIN - guitar

RENE WORST - bass

MICHAELLE GOERLITZ - percussion

JASON LEWIS - drums

Join us for an extraordinary evening as we celebrate the 76th birthday of the legendary Linda Tillery, a trailblazer in the northern California music scene. Linda's illustrious career spans over five decades, during which she has captivated audiences with her soulful voice, masterful percussion, and profound contributions to vocal styling, arranging, music production, and ethnomusicology.

This special concert features the East Bay Allstars, a talented ensemble that will accompany Linda in delivering an unforgettable performance. Expect a vibrant blend of jazz, blues, soul, and roots music that promises to be as inspiring and dynamic as Linda herself!

With Special Guests:

Ray Obiedo - guitar

Tammy Hall - Piano

Jeff Goldberg - Bass guitar

Kofy Brown - Bass Guitar

Leon Joyce - Drums

John Santos - Percussion

Jackie Rago - Percussion

Vicki Randle - Vocals + Percussion

Zoe Ellis - Vocals

Tammi Brown - Vocals

George Brooks - Saxophone

Kristin Strom - Saxophone

Marina Garza - Trumpet

Jeff Cressman - Trombone

San Jose Jazz Summer Fest Presents the Kristen Strom Quartet with Special Guest trumpeter

Skylar Tang!

The Band:

Scott Sorkin - guitar

Mikailo Kasha - bass

James Kassis - drums

The Tammy L Hall Trio with special guest, Kristen Strom on tenor saxophone.

In this special Festival performance featuring drummer extraordinaire Allison Miller, Natalie brings together like-minded musicians who employ a vibrant approach to contemporary jazz as they seamlessly weave complex harmonies and rhythms with catchy backbeats and heartbreaking melodies to bring the stories of the Great American Songbook to life. 

Natalie John, trumpet and vocals
Allison Miller, drums
Kris Strom, saxophone
Terrence Brewer, guitar
Jenny Xu, piano
Jayla Chee, bass