Craig Handy with the Simon Rowe Trio

Handy returns for his second round of Holiday musings with his Keys allies.

A prolific composer with a deceptively slim discography, Handy has worked in the Bay Area over the years mostly as a sideman, including concerts with the Mingus Big Band, trumpet great Freddie Hubbard, and piano star Herbie Hancock (at the concert that christened Yoshi’s on Jack London Square in 1997). This week, Handy is back at Keys to reprise his stellar Christmas debut run with Jazz Messenger Essiet Okon Essiet.

“Peter Watrous of the New York Times describes Handy as…….”all grace and liquid ease..”

Happy Hour 5pm – 6pm. First come, first serve seating. Shows begin at 7pm and 9pm.

Tickets: $25 per show

Students and IMA Members can purchase tickets for $15 in person for the 7pm and 9pm shows and may attend 11pm shows free of charge (with proof of valid ID).