About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of June 10, 2024

The weekend’s Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival headlines a SoCal jazz week including Rachel Z, John Escreet, Poncho Sanchez, George Colligan, Larry Nash, Hadrien Feraud, Teryn Re’, Mike Garson, Katalyst, Groove Legacy, GoGo Penguin, Jazz Sabbath, Bob Reynolds, Wayne Bergeron, and Cobby Brzeski.

Please see the online version of About & Out for updated information throughout the week at lajazzpicks.com. It’s a good idea to check with venues directly for any last minute changes and/or cancellations before heading out. The LAjazz.com Quick Calendar lists shows and times three days in advance on the LAjazz.com home page.

Monday 6/10 – Hadrien Feraud at The Baked Potato

Bassist Hadrien Feraud is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Robert “Sput” Searight on drums, Ruslan Sirota and Chris Fishman on keys, Bob Reynolds on sax, and Nate Werth on percussion. Vocalist/flutist Cobby Brzeski is at the Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Guitarist Jacques Lesure hosts a jam session at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach including drummer Marvin “Smitty” Smith. Guitarist Riner Scvially is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Josh Nelson plays a solo evening at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. Guitarist Molly Miller is at Perch in downtown L.A. Bassist Ryan Cross’ Jazz Eclectic is at Riviera 31 at the Beverly Hills Sofitel Hotel. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Eddie V’s in San Diego. The Hot Club of Los Angeles is at the Cinema Bar in Culver City. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Guitarist Angelo Metz is at Wally’s in Santa Monica. Trio Renacimiento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A. Pianist Carlos Velasco is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.

Tuesday 6/11 – Jazz Sabbath at Catalina Jazz Club

Jazz Sabbath begins a two-night (Tue-Wed) run at Catalina in Hollywood. Drummer Joel Taylor is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Rachel Z is at the Jazz Lounge in San Diego for the first of two nights (Tue-Wed). The MvA Quintet is at TRiP in Santa Monica. Vocalist Meghan Murphy is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Pianist Gerald Clayton leads the Tuesday Happenings jam session at Sam First near LAX. Pianist Sam Barsh is at Shoo Shoo Baby in downtown L.A. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at The Drake in Laguna Beach with pianist Ron Kobayashi. The Besos Trio is at the Senses Bistro in San Diego. Vocalist Slim Man is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Vocalist Keri Kelsey leads an open mic at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. The Brig Band is at The Brig in Venice. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley hosts a jazz jam at General Lee’s in Chinatown Los Angeles. Guitarist Louis Valenzuela is at Madison On Park in San Diego. Pianist Michael Peed is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Drummer Jacob Wendt hosts the monthly Long Beach Jazz Jam at The Auld Dubliner. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 6/12 – Hunter Bergman at The Grape

Guitarist Hunter Bergman is at The Grape in Ventura with Sasha Berliner on vibes, Luca Alemanno on bass, and Mark Ferber on drums. Groove Legacy is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Rachel Z is at the Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Saxophonist Tristan Cappell is at Sam First near LAX. Jazz Sabbath is at Catalina in Hollywood. Trumpeter Dan Rosenboom is at Vine in Long Beach. Drummer Zak Najor is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at the Arth Bar & Kitchen in Culver City. Drummer Jimmy Branly is at 1881 in Pasadena. Drummer Tom Dante is at Skyloft in Laguna Beach. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. The Barclay Theatre Jazz Band is at Bistango in Irvine. The Supa Lowery Brothers are at the Freehand Hotel in downtown L.A. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Modern Time Trio is at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Pianist Michael Wolff is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Saxophonist Paul Combs is at Books & Records in San Diego. French vocal group Paris Chansons are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Eve Elliot is at Garcons de Cafe in downtown L.A.

Thursday 6/13 – Rachel Z at Sam First

Pianist Rachel Z is at Sam First near LAX with a group including drummer Omar Hakim and bassist Jonathan Toscano. Saxophonist Bob Reynolds is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Trumpeter Wayne Bergeron and drummer/vocalist Dave Tull are at The Muck in Fullerton. Groove Legacy is at The Grape in Ventura with guest saxophonist Tom Scott. GoGo Penguin is at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever. Vocalist Seth MacFarlane leads his chamber group at Vibrato in Bel Air. Bassist Antar Martin is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Drummer Russell Bizzett is at The Merc in Temecula. Salsa Meets Jazz hosts a tribute to the Buena Vista Social Club at Catalina in Hollywood. Percussionist Joey De Leon is at the Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A. Pianist/vocalist Peter Smith is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Pianist Eric Bell is at Jojo’s Hideaway in Tustin. Bassist Karim Yengsep is at Basil Brazil Cuisine in San Juan Capistrano. Guitarist Jacques Lesure is at Norma in West Hollywood. Trumpeter Joel Schnaper is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley is at the Continental Club in downtown L.A. The Irvine Barclay Theatre Jazz Band is at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. Sylvia & The Rhythm Boys are at Meet In Paris Restaurant & Lounge in Culver City. Saxophonist David Patterson is at Pips On La Brea in West L.A. The World Stage in South L.A. hosts an evening outdoor patio jam session for instrumentalists. Vocalist Roman Palacios is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. The ESP Jazz Collective is at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. The West Coast Jazz Duo is at Stella’s in Dana Point. Pianist Brad Bietry is at The George in Pasadena for happy hour. The Cosmo Alleycats are at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs.

Friday 6/14 – John Escreet at Sam First

Pianist John Escreet celebrates an album release at Sam First near LAX with Mark Turner on sax, Damion Reid on drums, and Eric Revis on bass. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at Catalina in Hollywood for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Pianist Larry Nash & The Jazz Symphonics have the free Friday show at LACMA in west L.A. Katalyst is at The World Stage in South L.A. Vocalist Meredith Salimbeni and keyboardist Scott Kinsey are at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Susan Krebs is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Pianist Margherita Fava is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Guitarist/vocalist Carl Verheyen is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Marc LeBrun is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Vocalist Grace Fae & The Grandbirds are at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Pianist/vocalist Christopher Linman is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Kaylee Daugherty is at Golden Island in San Diego. Pianist Sue Palmer is at Books & Records in San Diego. Saxophonist J. White is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Saxophonist Kahlil Childs is at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Vocalist Veronique Forget is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist/flutist Cobby Brzeski is at Madam Bonnie’s in San Diego. Drummer Joel Taylor is at 1881 in Pasadena. Bassist Karim Yengsep is at the OC Fish Grill in Irvine. Pianist Ron Kobayashi is at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. The Route 66 Trio is at Bourbon Steak in Glendale. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells with vocalist Joe Croyle. Vocalist Tony Galla is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Chloe Perrier is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena.

Saturday 6/15 – Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival Day One at The Hollywood Bowl

The Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival Day One features acts including Christian McBride, Charles Lloyd, and Jason Moran. Pianist George Colligan is at Sam First near LAX. Keyboardist Mike Garson is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at Catalina in Hollywood. Pianist Joshua White plays the music of Johnny Mercer at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Trumpeter Tony Guerrero is at Vibrato in Bel Air with vocalist Lia Booth. Vibraphonist Matt Dibase is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. The Guests are at Libretto in Paso Robles. Saxophonist Dr. Bruce Eskovitz is at the Industry Cafe & Jazz in Culver City.  Vocalist Sacha Boutros is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.  Guitarist Paul Brown and saxophonist Jessy J are at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad. Violinist Nora Germain is at Bacari in Sherman Oaks. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is at California Plaza Grand Performances in downtown L.A. Chester Whitmore’s Central Avenue Revue is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. MajicBulletTheory is at Collage in San Pedro. The Big Butter Jazz Band is at the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association. Pianist Marc LeBrun is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. The Jazz Zone Ensemble is at Ganesha Park in Pomona. Vocalist Phyllis Causey is at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Flutist/vocalist Cobby Brzeski is at Seven Grand in San Diego. Pianist John Opferkuch is at Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. Bassist Julian Vaughan is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Saxophonist Dale Fielder is at The Dresden in Los Feliz. Pianist Adam Wolff is at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. Pianist/vocalist Aimee Nolte and guitarist Mike Scott are at the Sakana Sushi Lounge in downtown L.A. Saxophonist David Leech is at Pips On La Brea in West L.A. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. The San Manuel Trio is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Dave Stephens Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.

Sunday 6/16 – Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival Day Two at The Hollywood Bowl

The Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival Day Two includes Kamasi Washington, Cory Henry, and Brian Blade.  Vocalist Teryn Re’ leads a big band at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Bill Cunliffe is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. Percussionist/vocalist Louie Cruz Beltran is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Saxophonist Jonathan Christian Childress opens for drummer Kevin Kanner’s trio and jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Vocalist Dolores Scozessi is at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood.  Pianist Sam Hirsh is at the Kookaburra Lounge at Ovation Hollywood.  Bassist Rob Thorsen is at Panama 66 in San Diego. Guitarist Molly Miller is at the Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Drummer Marcelo Bucater is at Playhouse Village Park in Pasadena. Trumpeter Elliott Caine is at The York in Highland Park. Violinist Leah Zeger is at the Mount Wilson Observatory in Pasadena. Guitarist Stan Ayeroff is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Bassist Darryl Williams is at Humphrey’s Backstage in San Diego. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Douglas Roegiers does a brunch followed by an evening show at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Vocalist Jacqui Hylton is at Wolfsglen in Westwood. Pianist Mike Wofford is at the Manhattan in La Jolla. Guitarist Jacques Lesure is at Lavender Blue in Inglewood. Pianist Irving Flores is at Madison On Park in San Diego. Bassist Ryan Cross is at Delilah in West Hollywood. Guitarist Ken Song is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The World Stage hosts the Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session. Vocalist Beth Rohde leads a jam session at Barsha in Hermosa Beach. The Jelly Roll Jazz band is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. Vocalist Susan Krebs has the afternoon brunch at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Guitarist Sam Shepherd plays an afternoon jazz brunch at Jack’s in Dana Point. Guitarist David Marcus does a brunch at Sogno Toscano in Santa Monica. Trumpeter/vocalist Johnny Britt has the early jazz brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. Vocalist Mercedes Moore does a brunch at the Hotel Republic in San Diego. Vocalist/flutist Cobby Brzeski does a brunch at Books & Records in San Diego.

Monday 6/17 – Buzz Wizards at The Baked Potato

Buzz Wizards are at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Toshi Yanagi on guitar, Steve Ferrone on drums, Fred Kron on keys, Jorgen Carlsson on bass, and Mimi Carlsson on vocals.  Pianist Paul Cornish is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. Pianist Adam Wolff is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Guitarist Jacques Lesure hosts a jam session at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach including drummer Marvin “Smitty” Smith. Guitarist Riner Scivally is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Bassist Ryan Cross’ Jazz Eclectic is at Riviera 31 at the Beverly Hills Sofitel Hotel. The Hot Club of Los Angeles is at the Cinema Bar in Culver City. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Guitarist Angelo Metz is at Wally’s in Santa Monica. Trio Renacimiento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A.

Tuesday 6/18 – Henry Hey at Sam First

Pianist Henry Hey is at Sam First near LAX with Logan Kane on bass and Mark Ferber on drums. Pianist Joshua White is at the Senses Bistro in San Diego. Trumpeter/vocalist Chris Norton is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Vocalist Natalie Jacob opens for vibraphonist Andy Applegate at TRiP in Santa Monica. Pianist Sam Barsh is at Shoo Shoo Baby in downtown L.A. Flutist Lori Bell is at the Saville Theatre in San Diego. Vocalist Jerry Costanzo and his Gotham City Swingers are at Vibrato in Bel Air. The Irvine Barclay Jazz Band with vocalist Crystal Clulee is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Vocalist Keri Kelsey leads an open mic at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Pianist Mike Wofford is at the Manhattan in La Jolla. The Brig Band is at The Brig in Venice. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley hosts a jazz jam at General Lee’s in Chinatown. Guitarist Louie Valenzuela is at Madison On Park in San Diego. Vocalist Slim Man is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena. Blues harmonica player Chef Dave Rozier is at The Baked Potato in Studio City.

Wednesday 6/19 – Ron King Big Band at Vibrato

Trumpeter Ron King leads a big band at Vibrato in Bel Air with guest guitarist Paul Brown. Drummer Brian Blade & The Fellowship band are at the Athenaeum Library in La Jolla. Drummer Charles Ruggerio is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Miles Lennox is at Sam First near LAX. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Drummer Adam Clark is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist John Papadakis is at Catalina in Hollywood. Saxophonist Greg Vail is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Michael Peed is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at Grand Central Market in downtown L.A. The Supa Lowery Brothers are at the Freehand Hotel in downtown L.A. Saxophonist Jerry Mandel is at Bistango in Irvine. Drummer Tom Dante is at Skyloft in Laguna Beach. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. The Modern Time Trio is at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Jumpin’ Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Trumpeter Grant Hungerford leads an open jazz jam at Collage in San Pedro. Trombonist John Egizi leads a new jazz jam at A Twist On Main in Ventura.