Berkeley Public Library presents one of the Jazzschool’s rising stars, pianist Erika Oba, with Chris Bastian, bass in concert at 12:15 p.m. Oba’s recent work has explored various Japanese music forms such as the Okinawan sanshin tradition, taiko music and contemporary folk music. The concert will take place at the Central Library, 2090 Kittredge, Fifth floor in the art and music department. This event is free to the public. Info: (510) 981-6241 or berkeleypubliclibrary.org.