It was as easy to become dizzy watching Adam Theis perform as part of The Soiled Dove extravaganza in Uptown Oakland last month as it was witnessing the production’s aerialists and acrobats do their magical thing. In his role with the throwback alternative circus that is hosted by the Vau de Vivre Society, the multi-instrumentalist led two separate bands — one for the dinner show and another for the production itself — while acting, switching between trombone and bass guitar, and even riding a skateboard momentarily.
“With nearly a dozen different bands under its musical umbrella, Jazz Mafia units have encompassed styles ranging from hip-hop, jazz, and R&B to classical, rock, and electronic.”