A Bastille Day Themed Soirée! Saturday, July 11, 2026

6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.

La Loulou Wine Bar, 4250 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland

This charming little wine bar is an absolute love letter to Paris, with Art Nouveau mirrors, feathered pendant lights, and a wine list that will make you feel like you’re tucked into a corner bistro on the Rive Gauche. Add in their salmon toast, charcuterie boards, beurre jambon baguette sandwiches, and quiche, and honestly… c’est parfait pour une soirée française.

I’ll be there with the great Dave Austin on piano, singing all your favorite French and American jazz standards, channeling a little Piaf, a little joie de vivre, and a lot of Bastille Day spirit.

No reservations needed. Just walk right in, find a seat, and let the night unfold.

Vive la France, vive la musique, and I cannot wait to sing for you all again. À bientôt!

Yay Carlos Santana! Congratulations to Carlos Santana for a Lifetime Achievement award at the 2026 Grammy’s. Once asked what performing is to him he said, “Well, this is joy. Joy is not labor or anything like that or a job. It’s more like an offering. You know? And the more you get into it from your heart the less you feel gravity and time and mischief or grief or anything like that. You know? Those things disappear.”

I understand what Carlos is describing I’m not always there Even though I’ve been performing as a solo vocalist now for several years, I’m still learning. At every performance there are periods of time though when I tap into this feeling. It just happens naturally. The flow of the performance carries you along with it, opening the door to improvisation. It’s then when you really feel the magic and joy arrive.— with Dave Austin.

Here’s a link to his 2011 Montreux Jazz Festival performance of Oye Como Va.

A little known fact is that Carlos and his brother Jorge worked at my Dad’s restaurant Tic Tock Drive Ins for a very short stint in the 60’s before the band took off! That’s one degree of separation for me! I used to sell donuts in the bakery in the early mornings there when I was in high school and college..

Looking back at my recent December 26th performance at the Left Bank Brasserie in Menlo Park, my heart is still full. My brother, who currently resides in Hawaii with his wife, flew in specifically for the show! It was incredibly special to have him in the audience, and even rarer to spend both Christmas and the day after together just the two of us. The room was also filled with such a wonderful mix of “old and new” dear friends. It was a joy to see faces ranging from a 93-year-old French woman I had just met the week prior to a friend I’ve known since 8th grade. Having that kind of support across so many chapters of my life made the night truly unforgettable. Thanks to those who braved the rainy evening to make it there.

Welcome to my musical world.  I’m the leader of the San Francisco-based International Jazz Trio, blending American standards with a touch of Latin, French, and Italian flair. We believe music has the power to connect people, and we love sharing our passion for jazz with the community. Explore this website to discover my latest performances, read my blog, and get ready to experience the magic of live music!  I love singing, performing, collaborating and connecting people.  I  also like to share my love of music with community.  Here’s a video of some of my recent performances.   Thanks for visiting!