Sweet Vintage Duo Jazz Band from Oakland, CA

Whether you are planning a wedding, corporate event, or just want to have a party, let us help you make your event even more memorable with the touch of timeless jazz! Lisa Forkish is an award-winning vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and music educator. Hailing from the quaint, arts-centered town of Eugene OR, Lisa graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Voice Performance and Songwriting before moving to the Bay Area six years ago. Currently, Lisa is on Vocal Music faculty at Oakland School for the Arts where she teaches both middle and high school ensembles. She is the founder/director of Vocal Rush, the school's four-time national champion a cappella group. Lisa LOVES singing the timeless, romantic music from the Great American Songbook, and as a happily married person, she also loves singing at weddings! Patrick Anseth is a professional music educator and jazz guitarist. Born and raised in Norway, however after a short stint attending law school, he decided to further his music education and set his sails across the Atlantic to attend Berklee College of Music where he majored in Guitar Performance. After graduating summa cum laude in May of 2010, he settled in the Bay Area. In addition to his busy performance schedule, Patrick also holds a jazz faculty position at Oakland School for the Arts where he runs the jazz guitar program.