The Back Room

Join us on Fri, June 19, 8pm for Will Bernard Quartet | Tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/will-bernard-quartet

Will Bernard, guitar
Raffi Garabedian, saxophone
Sam Bevan, bass
Deszon Claiborne, drums

Will Bernard, a New Yorker with roots in the San Francisco Bay Area, blends classical music, jazz, and funk influences from New Orleans and New York. He has collaborated with notable musicians and earned Grammy nominations for his albums "Party Hats" and T.J. Kirk's "If Four Was One." Bernard performs with various ensembles and released his 11th record in 2022 and a duo album in 2023. Raffi Garabedian, born in Berkeley and educated at the New School, has toured widely and plays in Bay Area groups like Insect Life and Sticklerphonics. He is also an experienced jazz educator at Sonoma State University and Berkeley High School. Sam Bevan, originally from Oakland and Salt Lake City, transitioned from classical piano to bass and has worked with many prominent artists across jazz, funk, and Afro-Cuban music. Deszon Claiborne, a Bay Area native, is a self-taught drummer who studied with renowned percussionists and has performed with diverse artists. He is also a dedicated music educator involved in numerous Bay Area programs over two decades.