Feb
15
to Feb 16

World Premiere - Meguru: Dreams of Harvest with the Fresno Philharmonic

The Fresno Philharmonic presents the world premiere of a new work - Meguru: Dreams of Harvest - by California composers Hitomi Oba and Erika Oba inspired by the life and writings of Fresno author and organic peach farmer David “Mas” Masumoto. This performance is the culmination of a two-year project called Cultural Crossroads: Kisetsu (“Seasons” in Japanese). Pianist Barry Douglas returns to the Fresno Philharmonic for Rachmaninoff’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 2.  The concert concludes with Shostakovich’s light-hearted Symphony No. 9.

Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 3:00 pm

Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall
2770 E International Ave, Fresno, CA 93730

Tickets available here

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Sep
19

The Zen of Glenn @ Wyldflowr Arts

I'll be joining Chris Trinidad, Francis Wong, and Carrie Jahde for a concert with The Zen of Glenn: The Glenn Horiuchi Legacy Ensemble. It's been a joy and a great education to be a part of this ensemble. We will be playing tribute to the late, great Glenn Horiuchi through his music, poetry, and stories. 

Tickets available here


809 37th Street
Oakland, CA 94706

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Sep
15

Nippon Kobo - world premire!

Nippon Kobo is "A collaborative showcase by leading artists, creators and entrepreneurs of Japan, for an immersive experience in contemporary Japanese music and culture." Haruka Fujii (percussionist from the Grammy Award winning Silkroad Ensemble) is the Creative Director of the festival. I was honored when Haruka commissioned me to write a new piece for this festival. The new work will be premiered at the festival by Haruka on marimba, Kyle Bruckmann on oboe, Leslie Tagorda on clarinet, and Jamael Smith on bassoon.

Sun, Sept 15 at Fort Mason
Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture, Gallery 308
2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123
4:00pm-6:30pm

General Admission: $50, including 3 4oz samples from COEDO Beer
VIP Admission (Reserved Seating): $85, including 3 4oz samples from COEDO Beer, priority entrance

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Sep
15

Erika Oba Trio @ Calliope Performing Arts

My piano trio (with Chris Bastian on bass, and Jeremy Steinkoler on drums) will be performing selections from our newly released album Ghosts on the Water, as well as some new material that we've been working on.

Sun, Sept 15 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church
1501 Washington Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
2:00pm-4:00pm

$15 youth, $25 Senior/Student, $30 general admission

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Aug
8

Rootstock Arts @ Wyldflowr

I'll be performing on flute and piano alongside Scott Oshiro (flute/electronics), Transcriptions01 (cello/electronics), and special guest Hitomi Oba (tenor saxophone). Scott, Transcriptions01 and I formed as an ensemble through the Asian Improv Arts Fellowship program, and we are excited to share our sonic explorations in this series curated by Rootstock Arts at Wyldflowr Arts. Hitomi and I don't get to perform together very often, so I hope you can join us for this rare opportunity!

Tickets available here


809 37th Street
Oakland, CA 94706

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May
25

Sleight Ensemble: TRANSIT FUTURES

Sleight Ensemble presents TRANSIT FUTURES, a multimedia exploration of Bay Area’s past, present, and future transit infrastructure. Composer-performers Jacob Lane (piano), Stephanie Neumann (saxphones), and Erika Oba (flute) composed new music in collaboration with video-artist Alan Holsinger. This project was made possible with generous support from the City of Berkeley’s Civic Grant program.

Where:
Fellowship Hall at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists
1606 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley CA 94709

When:
Saturday, May 25, 2024
7pm

Admission: Donations accepted at the door

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Apr
17

Erika Oba Trio at Salesforce Park

Erika Oba (piano), Curtis Aikens (bass), and Jeremy Steinkoler (drums) play for the Rooftop Jazz Series at Salesforce Park Main Plaza on Wednesday, April 17th from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Enjoy the midday jazz at this free outdoor concert series curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood, presented by TJPA and Biederman Redevelopment Ventures.

Date: April 17, 2024 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Location: 100-132 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105

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Nov
12

SIMM Series - Heikki Koskinen Quintet

SIMM Series - Heikki 'Mike' Koskinen Quintet - 78 Years

Sunday, November 12, 2023
7:00 PM Doors, 7:30 PM Show
Musicians Union Local
116 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-2603
Tickets $20 General, $15 Senior/Student @ the Door
ADVANCE Tickets Available @ Humanitix

Donald Robinson - drums
Safa Shokrai - double bass
Erika Oba - piano/flute
Rent Romus - saxophones
Heikki Koskinen - e-trumpet, tenor recorder

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Oct
29

Matt Small Crushing Spiral Ensemble at ODC

Matt Small’s Crushing Spiral Ensemble
ODC Theater, San Francisco
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Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as "a gifted San Francisco bassist and composer whose alluringly original music draws on a rich range of classical, jazz and indigenous music", Small will be performing with Steve Adams, Cory Wright, Beth Schenck, Erika Oba, Motoko Honda, Chris Grady, Henry Hung, Michael Pinkham, and Jon Arkin.

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Oct
15

John Schott: 'Round Midnight Reconsidered (SF Jazz)

Thelonious Monk Festival
John Schott's 'Round Midnight Reconsidered
Joe Henderson Lab, SF Jazz
$15
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The concert will be a 6-hr long performance of 'Round Midnight. The ensemble will be comprised of John Schott on guitar, Erika Oba on flute, Cory Wright on clarinet, Sam Weiser on violin, Motoko Honda on piano, Lisa Mezzacappa on bass, and Jordan Glenn on drums.

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