About & Out – What’s Hot – The Week Of May 23, 2016

Monday 5/23 – Satoko Fujii + Kappa Maki + Alex Cline at Blue Whale

Pianist Satoko Fujii, trumpeter Kappa Maki, and drummer Alex Cline are at Blue Whale in Little Tokyo. The Buddy Rich Big Band with Gregg Potter and Cathy Rich is at Catalina in Hollywood. The Peter Myers Orchestra is at Typhoon in Santa Monica. Six UCLA Jazz Combos perform at Schoenberg Hall in Westwood. Guitarist Molly Miller is at Perch in downtown L.A.. Monday jam sessions include John Ziegler and Jamie Kime at The Baked Potato in Studio City, Matthew Yeakley at The Falls Lounge in downtown L.A., and Jazz Eclectic at the Sofitel Beverly Hills Riviera 31.

Tuesday 5/24 – Allen Hinds at The Baked Potato

Guitarist Allen Hinds is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Matt Rohde on keys, JV Collier on bass, and Donald Barrett on drums. Pianist Mitchel Forman is at Blue Whale in Little Tokyo with Kevin Axt on bass and Steve Hass on drums. Drummer Bernie Dresel’s BBB Big Band is at Typhoon in Santa Monica. Vocalist Cat Conner and saxophonist Gene Cipriano are at Bogie’s in Westlake Village. Vocalist Annie Trousseau is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Brazilian vocalist Natalia Spadini is at Mambo’s Cafe in Glendale. Trumpeter Brian Swartz is at Perch in downtown L.A.. Vocalist Barbara Morrison is at Pips on La Brea in West Hollywood. The Makers are at Seven Grand in downtown L.A.. The Young Artists Jazz Series presents bands from LACHSA (Los Angeles County High School For The Arts) at Catalina in Hollywood. John Pisano’s Guitar Night at Viva Cantina in Burbank features Jamie Rosenn. Jazztown Buffet is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. Three UCLA big bands perform at Schoenberg Hall in Westwood.

Wednesday 5/25 – Gavin Templeton at Blue Whale

Saxophonist Gavin Templeton celebrates a CD release at Blue Whale in Little Tokyo with Joshua White on piano, Richard Giddens on bass, and Gene Coye on drums.  Drummer Ralph Humphrey is at the Los Angeles College of Music Garage in Pasadena with guitarist Adam Levy and keyboardist Larry Goldings.  Guitarist Adrian Galysh celebrates a CD release at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Melanie Taylor is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra are at Rockwell Table & Stage in Los Feliz. Saxophonist Gary Herbig and drummer Bill Spoke lead a quintet for the happy hour gig at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach.

Thursday 5/26 – Rachelle Ferrell at Catalina

Vocalist Rachelle Ferrell opens a four-night (Thu-Sun) run at Catalina in Hollywood. Tap dancer Savion Glover and drummer Jack DeJohnette are at the Valley Perfoming Arts Center in Northridge. Pianist Cameron Graves celebrates a CD release at The E Spot Lounge in Studio City. Trombonist Jonah Levine is at Blue Whale in Little Tokyo. Trumpeter Ron Stout is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Pianist Danny Green is at The Merc in Temecula. The Reunion Project is at Bar Fedora in downtown L.A..Pianist Amy Rowe is at The Press Restaurant in Claremont. Pianist/vocalist Peter Smith is at the Hotel Langham Tap Room in Pasadena. Conganas is at Mambo’s Cafe in Glendale. Guitarist Nahum Zdybel is at Squashed Grapes in Ventura. Vocalist Susan Krebs is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. The Ben Rose Band with vocalist Laura Mace is at Perch in downtown L.A.. Guitarist Gregory Lawrence is at Pips on La Brea in West Hollywood. Blues harmonica player Dave Rozier is at The Baked Potato in Studio City.

Friday 5/27 – Shogun Warrior at The Baked Potato

Fusion/jam superband Shogun Warrior plays a rare show at The Baked Potato in Studio City with John Daversa on trumpet, Jeff Babko on keys, Toshi Yanagi on guitar, Mike Elizondo on bass, and Toss Panos on drums. Saxophonist/flutist Danny Janklow celebrates a CD release at Blue Whale in Little Tokyo with John Beasley and Sam Barsh on keys, Nick Mancini on vibes, Benjamin Shepherd on bass, Jonathan Pinson on drums, and Jesse Palter and Michael Mayo on vocals. Trumpeter Kye Palmer is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Saxophonist Doug Webb is at Squashed Grapes in Ventura. Saxophonist Edmund Velasco is at Hoson House in Tustin. Vocalist Rachelle Ferrell is at Catalina in Hollywood. Guitarist Nahum Zdybel is at Battery Books in South Pasadena. Guitarist/vocalist Curtis Parry is at redwhite+bluezz in Pasadena. Pianist David Arnay is at the Parkway Grill in Pasadena. Vocalist Janis Mann has the free Friday jazz show at LACMA in West L.A..

Saturday 5/28 – Alphonse Mouzon at Seabird Jazz Lounge

Drummer Alphonse Mouzon is at Seabird Jazz Lounge in Long Beach with Brandon Fields on sax, Tateng Katendig on keys, and Bruce Lett on bass. Pianist Joshua White is at Blue Whale in Little Tokyo. Pianist Mitchel Forman is at Hoson House in Tustin. Trumpeter John Daversa’s big band is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Saxophonist Dale Fielder is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Saxophonist Eric Marienthal is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia celebrates a birthday at Bar Fedora in downtown L.A.. Vocalist Rachelle Ferrell is at Catalina in Hollywood. Drummer Mark Z. Stevens’ trio is at Desert Rose in Los Feliz. Guitarist Rob Garland’s Trio Eclectic is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Nutty is at The E Spot Lounge in Studio City. Drummer Colin Bailey is at Squashed Grapes in Ventura.  The Urban Renewal Project is at Mrs. Fish in downtown L.A..  The Echo Park Project opens the Saturday Latin Sounds season at LACMA in West L.A. Vocalist Jeffrey Osborne and guitarist/vocalist Nick Collione are at Thornton Winery in Temecula. Trumpeter Ron Stout has the Saturday brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach, keyboardist Todd Hunter is at Perch in downtown L.A..

Sunday 5/29 – John Daversa Progessive Big Band at The Baked Potato

Trumpeter John Daversa’s 17-piece big band is at The Baked Potato in Studio City for the second of two nights (Sat-Sun). Vocalist Gregg Arthur is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Thelonious Monkey & Nancy Sanchez are at Hoson House in Tustin. Vocalist Rachelle Ferrell is at Catalina in Hollywood. Pianist Richard Glaser is at the Barkley Restaurant in South Pasadena. Guitarist Steve Oliver is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach.  Percussionist/vocalist Bobby Matos is at Maverick’s Flat in South L.A..  Sunday brunch choices include pianist Jon Mayer at Post & Beam in South L.A., saxophonist Ray Zepeda at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach, vocalist Jesse Palter at Perch in downtown L.A., vocalist Sharon Marie Cline at The Little Easy in downtown L.A., organist Dave Siebels at Malarkey’s Grill in Long Beach, vocalist Mari Nobre at Colombo’s in Eagle Rock, the Jazz Angels at Seabird Jazz Lounge in Long Beach, and saxophonist Cal Bennett at Pips on La Brea in West Hollywood.

Monday 5/30 – James Torme & The Paul McDonald Big Band at Typhoon

Vocalist James Torme fronts the Paul McDonald Big Band at Typhoon at the Santa Monica Airport.   Guitarist Molly Miller’s trio plays an extended Memorial Day brunch at Perch in downtown L.A.. UCLA offers the midday Jazz Reggae Festival at the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center including performances from the Thelonious Monk Institute Ensemble and the Nate Schwartz Jazz Orchestra. Vocalist Howie Levine and Richie Freidman’s Cool Blue are at Las Hadas in Northridge. Monday jam sessions include John Ziegler and Jamie Kime at The Baked Potato in Studio City, Matthew Yeakley at The Falls Lounge in downtown L.A., and Jazz Eclectic at the Sofitel Beverly Hills Riviera 31.

Tuesday 5/31 – Les McCann & Lee Hartley with the Charles Owens Big Band at Typhoon

Keyboaridst Les McCann and vocalist Lee Hartley front the Charles Owens Big Band at Typhoon at the Santa Monica Airport. Drummer Aaron McClendon celebrates a birthday at Blue Whale in Little Tokyo. Vocalist Tiffany Bailey is at The E Spot Lounge in Studio City. Blues guitarist Josh Smith is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist/vocalist Frank Stallone is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Trumpeter Brian Swartz is at Perch in downtown L.A.. Vocalist Barbara Morrison is at Pips on La Brea in West Hollywood. The Makers are at Seven Grand in downtown L.A.. John Pisano’s Guitar Night at Viva Cantina in Burbank features John Chiodini.

Wednesday 6/1 – Thelonious Monkey at The Baked Potato

Drummer Chris Wabich’s Thelonious Monkey is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Jenny Wabich on vocals, keys, and sax, Lauren Baba and Leah Zeger on violins, Joo Lee on cello, and Jerry Watts on bass. Cellist Artyom Manukyan is at Blue Whale in Little Tokyo. Bassist Pet Senatore leads a trio with Josh Nelson on piano and Mark Ferber on drums at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Sally Kellerman is at Catalina in Hollywood. Pianist Karen Hernandez and vocalist Jimmy Spencer are at Colombo’s in Eagle Rock.