OAKLAND — Raphael Saadiq, Dwayne Wiggins and Timothy Riley brought their Tony! Toni! Toné! reunion tour to the Paramount at the first of three Bay Area shows on Tuesday. The East Bay natives performed two decades’ worth of multiplatinum hits, as well as Saadiq’s solo material, in a celebratory homecoming that had them partying along with the audience while putting on a remarkable show.

An ensemble of more than 12 musicians and back-up singers was set up on several tiers surrounding guitarist D’Wayne Wiggins, keyboardist Timothy Christian Riley and Saadiq, who sang lead and played guitar from time to time.

Raphael Saadiq had no less than three outfit changes, starting out in an all-white bellbottom number. Wiggins wore a long trench coat, while Riley sparkled in a black sequined suit.

The ensemble kicked off the set with the lively “House Party II (I Don’t Know What You Came To Do,” from the soundtrack to the film of the same name.

“This is for my day-ones,” Saadiq said before the band followed with “Little Walter,” from 1988 debut album, Who? Each song sounded better than the album version. The group launched into “For The Love of You.” Saadiq worked the stage with ease, grooving with the band and vibing with the audience.

“We’re from East Oakland, California!”Saadiq yelled at the outset of “If I Had No Loot,” from 1993’s Sons of Soul.

The funky blues song featured an extended solo by Riley on jazz organ, and the song rolled into  “I Couldn’t Keep It To Myself,” from the same album.

Dapper DJ Quik, who appeared on 1996’s House of Soul track “Let’s Get Down,” was a surprise guest, reprising his part without missing a beat.

The pace shifted to slower jams as Wiggins, Saadiq’s older brother, sang lead on “Whatever You Want,” from 1990’s The Revival. He took off the coat to dramatically reveal a shiny, silver sequined outfit underneath.

The crowd of mostly 30- to 50-somethings slow danced as he continued with “Slow Wine,” from Sons of Soul.

“We’ve been here for 36 years!” Wiggins said, before clarifying that it’s been 25 years since the original members shared a stage. “You’re not fans, you’re family.”

Saadiq returned to to sing lead on House of Music‘s “Lovin’ You,” which featured a jazzy sax solo by Kenneth Whalum, nephew of famed saxophonist Kirk Whalum. After reminiscing about his childhood exposure to music and a visit to Memphis to meet Al Green, Saadiq launched into “Thinking of You,” from the same album.

He sang a part of Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” in the bridge.

After Wiggins played the memorable intro guitar riff from “Lay Your Head On My Pillow,” Tony! Toni! Toné! launched into the song, ending the first set.

The second half of the show, which followed a brief intermission, started with an instrumental jam that highlighted the brass section. Whalum traded solos with trumpeter Keyon Harrold.

Saadiq, now in a white T-shirt, black sequined pants and a floppy brown hat, made his entrance and led the band through some of hi solo songs, starting with “Get Involved,” from “The PJs” film soundtrack. Two tuba players from Southern University Marching Band joined him for “Still Ray,” from 2002’s Instant Vintage. D’Angelo collab “Be Here” and “All I Ask of You” (from the soundtrack to another film, Higher Learning) followed.

He finished with Lucy Pearl’s “Dance Tonight.” LaToya London, finalist from the third season of “American Idol” and a backup vocalist in the ensemble, stepped up to expertly sing Dawn Robinson’s parts in the upbeat track.

“Are you ready to go with us on a journey?” Saadiq asked, picking up a guitar.

He then launched into a medley of hits he’d penned for other artists, including “Kissing You” (Total), “Lady” and “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” (D’Angelo), “Love of My Life” (Erykah Badu), “Cranes in the Sky”(Solange) and “Cuff It” (Beyonce).

A tribute to John Singleton preceded “Me and You,” from the “Boyz n the Hood” soundtrack. Saadiq spoke about how the late director introduced him to creating musical scores and also included his and his group’s music in his films.

The crowd swayed to the slow jam, which highlighted Saadiq’s singing.

The show culminated with “It Never Rains in Southern California” and “Anniversary.” Following a brief break, Tony! Toni! Toné! returned for an encore of “It Feels Good.” It certainly felt good to see the group reunited in top form.

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