Longtime musician and educator Gerry Wright played piano with the Al Corey Big Band in a concert to honor Wright on Sunday in Oakland.

Steve Fotter, a former student of musician Gerry Wright, sings a song to honor his teacher during a concert in Oakland on Sunday.

Musicians with the Al Corey Big Band, including band leader Brian Nadeau, second from left, perform during a concert to honor musician Gerry Wright on Sunday in Oakland.

Virginia Palmer sang along with the Al Corey Big Band to honor musician Gerry Wright in Oakland on Sunday.

Gerry Wright, longtime music educator and musician with the Gerry Wright Trio and Al Corey Big Band, is greeted by Elaine Burton and other well-wishers during the intermission of a concert to honor him at Messalonskee Performing Arts Center in Oakland on Sunday.