Get TicketsBayview Sessions is a new live music series curated by bassist, producer, and artist Giulio Xavier Cetto, bringing together some of the Bay Area and international jazz community’s most exciting musicians for a series of intimate performances, collaborations, and musical explorations.
Hosted at the historic Ruth Williams Opera House, Presented by the “Art is Resistances” Artist in residence Program in Collaboration with La Fauna Music Productions the series celebrates jazz as a living art form—connecting improvisation, Black American music, Latin and Caribbean traditions, hip-hop, contemporary sounds, and the diverse musical traditions of the African Diaspora.
Each session features a different guest artist and ensemble, leading toward a special headline performance featuring Giulio Xavier Cetto and an all-star ensemble.
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Headliner: Giulio Xavier Cetto
Featuring an all-star ensemble:
- Javier Santiago – Piano
- Kazemde George – Saxophone
- Michael Isaac Mitchell – Drums
- Kai Lyons – Guitar
- Giulio Xavier Cetto – Bass
The series culminates in a special performance led by Giulio Xavier Cetto, bringing together musicians from across the Bay Area and beyond for an evening built around collaboration, improvisation, and musical exchange.
This final performance brings together the artists and ideas explored throughout the Bayview Sessions, creating a unique live experience where the music can move freely between jazz, Latin and Caribbean influences, hip-hop, funk, and contemporary improvisation.