Join Rita Lackey for a spirited program in a range of musical styles including jazz, soul, R&B, and Motown classics, alongside original compositions. Rita Lackey, who leads numerous CMC vocal ensembles and Older Adult Choirs, will be the featured vocalist and pianist, joined by talented Bay Area musicians Tim Romain, bass; Mark Lee, drums; Rita Lackey, piano & vocals, and Marcia Migét, saxophone. RSVP is recommended, but there will be space for walk-up patrons at the door. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/shenson-faculty-concert-series-2023-2141859.
About the summer Shenson Faculty Concert Series: These free concerts celebrate our talented faculty as performing artists and community collaborators, and will highlight a wide variety of musical styles, techniques, and creative inspirations—from jazz to classical to folk traditions, original compositions, and music as a tool for social justice and historical and cultural reflection. See the full series lineup online here.
About the Performers: Rita Lackey is a Bay Area musician and teacher. She began her musical career at an early age singing and playing the piano in a gospel choir. Since that time, Ms. Lackey has taught piano, voice and general music education to adults and children, with all levels of experience. Her background includes, conducting vocal workshops, acting as choir director and teaching private music lessons.
As a songwriter, Rita has written music for the Album “A Shot In The Dark,” and is published on B.M.I. She is currently writing new music for a live recording and C.D. to be released next year. It’s important to mention that Rita studied music at U.C.S.C, and received a BA Degree in Music with emphasis in Songwriting.
Rita has taught at the Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, Musically Minded Academy and with the Oakland Youth Chorus. As a professional musician, she has performed at Yoshi’s, The Art and Soul Festival, and numerous special events.
About the Venue: Masks are encouraged but not required. Please be aware that events are subject to change to comply with health and safety. Thank you for helping us keep our communities safe! Sha’ar Zahav is a fragrance-free environment.