Yoshi's facts for kids

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Yoshi’s

Full name	Yoshi’s Oakland
Address	510 Embarcadero West Oakland, CA 94607-3506
Location	Jack London Square
Public transit	Oakland – Jack London Square Oakland Ferry Terminal Free Broadway Shuttle (weekdays only) to 12th Street/Oakland City Center
Owner	Yoshie Akiba, Kaz Kajimura
Capacity	310
Construction
Opened	May 18, 1997 (1997-05-18)
Construction cost	$3 million

Yoshi's is a famous nightclub located in Jack London Square in Oakland, California. It is well-known for its amazing live jazz music and delicious Japanese food. It's a special place where people can enjoy a meal and listen to talented musicians perform.

Yoshi's first opened in 1972 as a restaurant in Berkeley. Later, it moved to Claremont Avenue in Oakland. In 1979, the restaurant grew bigger. It added a lounge and became a nightclub. This new space started hosting local and national jazz musicians.

In 1985, the club changed its name to Yoshi's Nitespot. Then, in 1997, it moved again to its current spot within the Port of Oakland. The new location opened on May 18, 1997. The famous musician Tito Puente was the first to perform there.

The Story of Yoshi's Jazz Club

Nels Cline performing in 2006 in Oakland

Yoshi's started as a Japanese restaurant in Berkeley. It was created by Yoshie Akiba and her friends Kaz Kajimura and Hiroyuki Hori. Yoshie Akiba came to the United States to study dance and art.

The club soon moved to a larger building on Claremont Avenue. This is when it began to feature live jazz music. Over time, Yoshi's became known as one of the most important jazz clubs on the West Coast.

In May 1997, the club moved to Jack London Square. This move was part of a plan to make the Port of Oakland area more lively. The new Yoshi's was a large jazz concert hall. It had 330 seats for guests. It also had a separate Japanese restaurant with 220 seats. The Oakland Development Agency helped with money for this big move.

Yoshi's in San Francisco

Yoshi's in San Francisco

On November 28, 2007, Yoshi's opened a second location. This new club was in San Francisco's Fillmore District. It was a very large space. The city hoped this new club would help bring back the area's history of jazz and culture.

The famous drummer Roy Haynes performed on the opening night of the San Francisco location. However, Yoshi's San Francisco was sold in 2014. Its name changed to The Addition. A few months later, it closed completely.

Famous Musicians at Yoshi's

Many amazing musicians have performed at Yoshi's over the years. Here are some of the well-known artists who have played there:

See also

• List of jazz clubs