“In the Name of Love” is the East Bay’s only non-denominational musical tribute honoring Dr. King Jr. Launched in 2002, the annual event celebrates the talents of local artists in a themed program highlighting social justice and has showcased 80+ prominent solo guest artists, commissioned and premiered new works, provide a platform for first-time collaborations, attracted sell-out audiences of ~1300 and celebrated the cultural, racial and ethnic diversity of Oakland’s public school system through performances by the Living Jazz Children’s Project choir. On hiatus since a 2021 online concert during the pandemic, ITNOL was re-imagined in 2024, with the 20th anniversary concert featuring the musical theme of Stevie Wonder and his activism, a sold-out much larger venue, and a larger roster of artists representing Oakland’s various communities of color.

Living Jazz RootED (formerly The Living Jazz Children’s Project) is a free in-school performing arts education and performance program serving ~1,200 Oakland and West Contra Costa public elementary, middle, and high school students. Created in 2005, the program includes choral, vocal, and rhythm music components and a dance component that builds fundamental music and dance skills while teaching students about cultural diversity and social justice.

Jazz Camp West is a nationally acclaimed jazz immersion program known for its culturally diverse curriculum; multi-generational, racially diverse student body; supportive, collaborative environment; renowned faculty artists; and spectacular outdoor setting. The eight-day program is now entering its 41st season and serves ~250 people ages 15 and up.

Jam Camp West is a supportive, nurturing seven-day alternative, sleep-away music camp for youth, modeled after Jazz Camp. LJ debuted the program in 2008 to serve youth with and without prior musical training. It features diverse urban-influenced contemporary music styles (spoken word, Afro-Cuban percussion, steeldrum, songwriting, ukulele, beatbox) in a beautiful redwood setting for ~125 youth ages 10-17.