# Event Details - **Event Name**: Brad Leali Quartet featuring Carla Helmbrecht - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Amazing Jazz Qunitet!About this EventOH MY THIS IS GOOD! We featured this band last Fall and are SO excited to have them back!The sensitive and sophisticated vocal stylings of Carla Helmbrecht are the perfect complement to the soulful, blues- and swing-influenced style of the Brad Leali ensemble. Not only do they explore classic jazz standards and original materials, but they are able to infuse historical and modern components to their unique arrangements. This dynamic duo will be backed by a world class trio.With a unique style and sound, which echoes the influences of his past, Brad Leali is one of the most notable saxophonists of current times. Leali toured and recorded with numerous jazz greats, including several years with the Harry Connick, Jr. Orchestra and with the Count Basie Orchestra. Leali was a standing member of the Kennedy Center Honors Band and performed for President Obama’s inaugural celebration. Brad has had a long-time endorsement with Keilwerth Saxophones and D’Addario Reeds. Currently the professor of jazz saxophone at UNT, Brad continues to perform domestically and abroad, including touring with Lyle Lovett & His Large Band.“Saxophonist Brad Leali was among the most soulful and exciting I’ve heard recently.” – New York TimesGrammy-nominated singer/song-writer, Carla Helmbrecht, began her love affair with music at the age of eight.By age 13, she was singing professionally and continued her musical studies through high school and college. Early influences included Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Julie London, Shirley Horn, Nancy Wilson, and Blossom Dearie. Her dual career in music and Speech Pathology has given her a unique understanding of the balance between vocal efficiency and expression in this fragile instrument – the voice. Her recording ONE FOR MY BABY earned a prominent position on Gavin’s Jazz Chart, while BE COOL BE KIND debuted as “the most added jazz record on radio in the nation” and received three Grammy nominations. Carla is a featured artist on numerous other recordings, television and major motion picture films. She lives in San Francisco and tours nationally and internationally.“… imaginative…poetic and sophisticated…She’s hip without being frenetic, laid-back without sounding haphazard, and best of all, the lady swings without sweating…the lyric writer’s best friend.” -Harvey Siders, JazzTimes“She exudes warmth in spades…An unusually gifted vocalist, impeccable phrasing…steeped in a swinging jazz sensibility that reminds me of Mel Torme….” -Carol Archer, R & R Magazine - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/brad-leali-quartet-featuring-carla-helmbrecht/100001987266791469 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art, workshops, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-06-21T01:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Sound Room - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 31.72, max: 36.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Sound Room - **lat**: 37.8190855 - **long**: -122.2615116 - **full address**: The Sound Room, 3022 Broadway, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Brad Leali Quartet featuring Carla Helmbrecht - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7be9575327441df271ed2c2bdf6f8608b8d8691d24cc9a8a5eb146369de80d3a-rimg-w275-h183-dc171517-gmir.jpg?v=1776267107 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Brad Leali Quartet featuring Carla Helmbrecht being held? - **A:** Brad Leali Quartet featuring Carla Helmbrecht takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Sound Room, 3022 Broadway, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Brad Leali Quartet featuring Carla Helmbrecht? - **A:** Brad Leali Quartet featuring Carla Helmbrecht is organized by Bay Area Jazz & Arts, Inc. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Brad Leali Quartet featuring Carla Helmbrecht is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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