Linda May Han Oh; Photo credit: Shervin Lainez

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Sunday, January 21, 2024

7:30 PM

The winter series opens on Sunday, January 21, with the return of one of the most remarkable bassists on today’s jazz scene, Linda May Han Oh, at the lead of her Glass Hours quintet, featuring Sara Serpa on vocals, Greg Ward on alto saxophone, Fabian Almazan on piano and keyboard, and Mark Whitfield, Jr., on drums. Oh’s past Athenaeum appearances have been with her own quartet (2017), with her husband Fabian Almazan’s trio (2019), and with the Dave Douglas-Joe Lovano Soundprints band (2014). In addition to her work with Lovano and Douglas, Oh has performed with the likes of Steve Wilson, Vijay Iyer, Kenny Barron, Geri Allen, and Terri Lyne Carrington. She is currently the bassist with guitarist Pat Metheny. She is the recipient of the 2023 Herb Alpert Award in the Arts.

JazzTimes praised her as “a major bass voice,” and the Wall Street Journal called her “one of the most dynamic rising stars in jazz today.” The Village Voice wrote, “Her musicianship is extraordinary, with impeccable technique, articulation, and groove.” DownBeat wrote, “You focus on Oh because of the grace she brings to that very physical job. Her lines float in the air … [achieving a] chiseled balance between thrust and lyricism. You don’t realize how ardently these pieces are simmering until they’re actually boiling over.” 

The concerts will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for these events. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. These events will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each concert.

Masks optional. If you have a fever, cough, or flu-like symptoms, please stay home.