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Rebroadcast: Cindy Blackman was in town Wednesday, October 28, 2009 for an SFJAZZ Tribute to Tony Williams, great drummer and composer (Dec. 12, 1945-Feb. 23, 1997). Blackman speaks about her friendship with the great musician, how he influenced her musical style and that of others to date, musicians who are not even aware of how much of his legacy lives on. She is returning to Oakland at Yoshi's Jack London Square: February 2-5, 2011, 8 & 10 PM nightly with Jack Bruce - bass and vocals, Vernon Reid - guitar, John Medeski - organ, Cindy Blackman - drums and vocals. Visit http://www.myspace.com/cindyblackmanmusic We close with a live interview with Sistahs in the Pit, a Bay Area power trio featuring ieela Grant on drums, Kofy Brown on bass and new guitar player Shelley Doty. They open the 2nd Annual San Francisco Music Festival, February 3-17, at CELLSPACE, 2050 Bryant @ 18th in San Francisco. Visit sfindie.com We have tickets to give away for the Blackman show, Thursday, February 3, 2011, 10:00 PM Two set