



Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi, who performed at the Five Continents Jazz Festival France in 2013, performs in the Bay Area April 17-21. (Claude Paris/Associated Press archives)

East Bay vocalist “Terrible” Tom Bowden has been a fixture in Oakland’s storied blues scene for several decades. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Ryan Coogler poses at a photo call at the London premiere of his new film “Sinners” on Monday (Scott A Garfitt/Associated Press)
Hiromi returns to the Bay Area for shows today through Monday that will be celebrating her latest album.
East Bay blues icon “Terrible” Tom Bowden talks about his legendary music career and ties to the region.
Acclaimed filmmaker Ryan Coogler’s new film “Sinners” was inspired by his Oakland upbringing.