Tiffany Austin, a vocalist with deep Bay Area ties and an international performance résumé, will return to Vallejo on Saturday, Aug. 29 to appear at The 4th Corner Speakeasy. The show begins at 7 p.m., with online tickets priced at $23 and door sales at $28. Tickets are available at 4thcornerspeakeasy.com/tiffany-austin/.
Local roots, international stages
Austin’s career has taken her from appearances with the San Francisco Symphony and Oakland Symphony to performances across Australia, Europe and Asia. She has also been a featured vocalist with the Vallejo Symphony in its staging of "Porgy & Bess," establishing a direct artistic connection to the city she will return to this weekend.
For the Vallejo engagement, Austin will be accompanied by Spencer Allen on piano, Jonny Kaminek on bass and Lorca Hart on drums. Her set promises a blend of styles — including jazz, soul and funk — and will draw on selections from her albums "Nothing But Soul" and "Unbroken." She also plans to honor the 100th anniversaries of the births of jazz icons Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
Performance approach and program
When asked about arranging her setlist for the evening, Austin described a spontaneous method: she gauges the audience and lets the band respond. In her words:
"I read the room, and the band reads my mind. They may not even know what the song is at first, but when I start singing the melody, there’s this excitement and surprise. I like to ride the wave of the room when I perform."
That improvisational approach is consistent with Austin’s musical foundation. She cites early exposure to jazz through family influences and a household record collection that included artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, Al Green, Chaka Khan and Aretha Franklin. Those early encounters helped shape a style that weaves together jazz and soul traditions.
What to expect at the Speakeasy
The 4th Corner Speakeasy’s billing lists a mix of contemporary and classic material. Austin said she has not locked in every song for the Vallejo show, but fans can expect a mix of material from her recorded work alongside standards associated with Fitzgerald and Ellington, modern pieces and tributes to Davis and Coltrane.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.
- Where: The 4th Corner Speakeasy, Vallejo
- Tickets: $23 online; $28 at the door — purchase at 4thcornerspeakeasy.com/tiffany-austin/
- Band: Spencer Allen (piano), Jonny Kaminek (bass), Lorca Hart (drums)
Local cultural context
Austin’s return highlights Vallejo’s ongoing role in the Bay Area’s live music and jazz community. Her previous collaboration with the Vallejo Symphony demonstrates a local pipeline between the city’s audiences and artists who perform on national and international stages. For local listeners, the performance offers both a chance to hear a seasoned vocalist and to experience a program that bridges historical jazz figures and contemporary repertoire.
For those planning to attend, buying tickets in advance secures a lower price and helps event organizers plan capacity and arrangements. The evening is likely to appeal to jazz and soul aficionados, longtime fans familiar with Austin’s recordings and people seeking a night of live music in a small-venue setting.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date & time | Saturday, Aug. 29 — 7 p.m. |
| Online ticket price | $23 |
| Door price | $28 |
| Featured albums | Nothing But Soul; Unbroken |
The performance represents one of several ways Vallejo residents can engage with live jazz this season. With Austin’s mix of international experience and local connections, the show at The 4th Corner Speakeasy will offer a compact evening of improvisation, standards and soul-infused material anchored by a small ensemble.
