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The Oakland Eastside All-Star Jazz Ensemble (OEASE) is a dynamic Bay Area jazz collective rooted in East Oakland. Co-founded in 2012 by Helena Moss-Jack and now led by OUSD music educator Zack Pitt-Smith, OEASE champions youth leadership through music while delivering original jazz works and collaborative performances. Their work extends beyond concerts, offering a ten-month instrumental music and leadership fellowship for Oakland middle and high school students aged roughly 12–19, focusing on scholarship, discipline, and community leadership. OEASE has become a bridge between schools, community organizations, and professional performances, thriving in the Bay Area’s vibrant jazz scene.