About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of May 16, 2022

May continues with a SoCal jazz week including Marcus Roberts, Anthony Wilson, Bill Cunliffe, Jeff Lorber, Pete Escovedo, Dan Schnelle, Jonathan Barber, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Cyril Atef, Jerry Vivino, Rachel Eckroth, Jimmy Branly, Gary Brumbaugh, Don Randi, and Spyro Gyra.

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.

Monday 5/16 – Jeff Lorber Trio at Spaghettini

Keyboardist Jeff Lorber fronts a trio at Spaghettini in Seal Beach with Jimmy Haslip on bass and Gorden Campbell on drums with guest percussionist Lenny Castro. Vocalist Andrea Miller is at The Drake in Laguna Beach with guitarist Dean Grech. Guitarist Jacques Lesure hosts a straight-ahead set and jazz jam session at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach including Marvin “Smitty” Smith on drums. Guitarist Molly Miller is at Perch in downtown L.A. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley hosts a Monday night jam session at The Falls Lounge 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. Trio Renacimiento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A. Drummer Max Jaffe is at ETA in Highland park. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features composer Brent Fischer.

Tuesday 5/17 – Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead at Sam First

Drummer Jonathan Barber celebrates a CD release at Sam First near LAX for the first of two nights (Tue-Wed) with Andrew Renfroe on guitar, Taber Gable on piano, and Matt Dwonszyk on bass. The Marlonious Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Josie James is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Violinist Nora Germain begins a Tuesday multi-week residency at Bar Lubitsch in Hollywood. Trumpeter Matt Von Roderick is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Corcovado with vocalist Natalie Jacob opens for the Mark Leggett Trio at TRiP in Santa Monica. The Axon Orchestra is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Blues guitarist Josh Smith is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. Vocalist Slim Man is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. The Brig Band is at The Brig in Venice. The Jazztown Band is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. Guitarist Kimberly Ford leads a jazz jam at SOhO in Santa Barbara. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features Swedish pianist Jan Lundgren.

Wednesday 5/18 – Marcus Roberts at the Lobero Theatre

Pianist Marcus Roberts leads a trio at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara with bassist Rodney Jordan and drummer Jason Marsalis, followed by two weekend concerts on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon backed by the Santa Barbara Symphony. Saxophonist Jane Bunnett and Maqueque are at Mr. Musichead Gallery in West Hollywood. Drummer Charles Ruggerio plays the music of Thelonious Monk at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Rachel Eckroth is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Marieann Maringolo sings the music of Marilyn & Alan Bergman at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Alfa Mist is at the Lodge Room in Highland Park. Saxophonist George Garzone is at the Athenaeum Library in La Jolla. The Shape Shifters are at SOhO in Santa Barbara. Drummer Jonathan Barber celebrates a CD release at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Brenna Whitaker is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Pianist Brad Bietry is at Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village. The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in Hollywood. Vocalist Wanda Ray Willis is at 1010 Wine in Inglewood. Vocalist Vanessa Falabella is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Pianist Christopher Linman is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Trumpeter Mike Rocha is at Black Rabbit Rose in Hollywood. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Panama 66 at the San Diego Museum Of Art. The Avant Garde Trio is at Pips On La Brea in West L.A. Saxophonist Jerry Mandel is at Bistango in Irvine. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at T’s On The Green at the Date Palm Country Club in Cathedral City. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at The Mixx in Pasadena. The Eternity Jazz Trio is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Drummer Tom Dante is at Skyloft in Laguna Beach. Bassist Jake Leckie is at Three Clubs in Hollywood. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features vocalist Antonia Bennett.

Thursday 5/19 – Bill Cunliffe at The Muck

Pianist Bill Cunliffe’s Imaginacion’ is at The Muck in Fullerton with vocalist Carol Bach-y-Rita. Percussionist Cyril Atef is at Second Home Hollywood with keyboardist Scott Kinsey. Vocalist Gary Brumbaugh celebrates a CD release at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Saxophonist Jeremy Stein is at Sam First near LAX. Drummer Anthony Fung celebrates a CD release at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Sacha Boutros does a tribute to Nancy Wilson at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Drummer Al Williams is at The Merc in Temecula. Saxophonist Greg Vail is at Casino San Clemente in San Clemente. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Lola Kristine is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Allen Takatsuka is at Harley in Laguna Beach. Guitarist David Becker does a livestream show for Live At Zero BPM. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at 208 Rodeo in Beverly Hills. The Aristocats are at the Olive & Fig Restaurant & Jazz Bar in Canoga Park. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley is at the Continental Club in downtown L.A. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Ron Kobayashi is at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. Drummer Davey Miller is at A Twist On Main in Ventura. Drummer Tyler Hammond is at Black Rabbit Rose in Hollywood. Four And More is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. The World Stage in South L.A. hosts an evening outdoor patio jam session for instrumentalists. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features guitarist Pat Kelley.

Friday 5/20 – Dan Schnelle at Sam First

Drummer Dan Schnelle celebrates a CD release at Sam First near LAX for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat) featuring David Binney on sax, Joshua White on piano, Marcel Camargo on guitar, and Dan Chmielinski on bass. Percussionist Pete Escovedo leads the Escovedo Family Band at Catalina in Hollywood for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Saxophonist Jerry Vivino is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist Jacques Lesure is at LACMA in West L.A. for the 2022 Free Friday Jazz Series. Pianist/vocalist Rachel Eckroth is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Spyro Gyra is at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills. Vocalist Vi Jordan is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Pianist Paul Cornish does a solo piano livestream for The World Stage in South L.A. Drummer Matt Lesser is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Pianist Matt Politano is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. French vocalist Veronique Forget is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Trumpeter Greg Solman is at Azo Vino in Covina. The Pepper Moons are at Sorriso in Pasadena. Vocalist Dave Stephens is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. The Aristocats are at the Olive & Fig Restaurant & Jazz Bar in Canoga Park. Pianist Ron Kobayashi plays an outdoor show at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. Bassist Karim Yengsep is at the OC Fish Grill in Irvine. Drummer Mark San Filippo is at the Barkley Restaurant in South Pasadena. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features pianist Mitchel Forman.

Saturday 5/21 – Anthony Wilson at Nichols Canyon Music

Guitarist Anthony Wilson celebrates a CD release at Nichols Canyon Music in the Hollywood Hills with Paul Cornish on piano, David Piltch on bass, and Joey Waronker on drums. Keyboardist Don Randi & Quest are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Max Haymer is at The Grape in Ventura.  Drummer Dan Schnelle celebrates a CD release at Sam First near LAX.  Percussionist Pete Escovedo leads the Escovedo Family Band at Catalina in Hollywood. Pianist Marcus Roberts plays a program of the music of George Gershwin at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, backed by the Santa Barbara Symphony. Naya Baaz is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Spyro Gyra is at The Canyon in Santa Clarita. Vocalist Angela O’Neill & The Outrageous 8 are at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s for an early afternoon CD release show. Tubaist John Noreyko is at the Orange County Musicians Union in Santa Ana. Vocalist Mendy Lee is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist JJ Sansaverino is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist Adam Hersh is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena.  Vocalist Chloe Perrier is at Sorriso in Pasadena. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Flutist Holly Hofmann is at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. The Aristocats are at the Olive & Fig Restaurant & Jazz Bar in Canoga Park. Vocalist Rose Mallett does an early show at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. The Wise Guys Big Band Machine is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features guitarist Tim Weston.

Sunday 5/22 – Tritone Asylum & Sam Hirsh Trio at The Mint

Tritone Asylum opens for pianist Sam Hirsh’s trio and jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Drummer Jimmy Branly celebrates a CD release at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro Bassist Kevin O’Neal is at Catalina in Hollywood. Pianist Mitchel Forman is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Pianist Marcus Roberts plays an afternoon program of the music of George Gershwin at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, backed by the Santa Barbara Symphony. Jazz In Pink plays an afternoon show at Harvelle’s in Long Beach. Pianist Brian Clemens is at The Drake in Laguna Beach with vocalist Nicole Kubis. The Gypsy Fireballs are at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. The SoCal Jazz Collective is at Bru Grill & Market in Lake Forest. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at 1212 Santa Monica in Santa Monica. Guitarist Brad Rabuchin leads a group at Michael’s On Riverside in Toluca Lake. Bassist Zephyr Avalon is at The San Fernando in Glendale. The Aristocats are at the Olive & Fig Restaurant & Jazz Bar in Canoga Park. Pianist Richard Glaser is at the Barkley Restaurant in South Pasadena. Guitarist Jacques Lesure is at Lavender Blue in Inglewood. Vocalist Jacqui Hylton is at Nonna in Westlake Village. Vocalist Liz Cole does an afternoon brunch at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Bassist Rob Thorsen does a brunch session at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. Saxophonist Nick Gomez does an early jazz brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. The World Stage in South L.A. hosts an evening outdoor patio jam session for vocalists. Harmonica player Chef Dave Rozier leads an evening of blues at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features vocalist Pinky Winters and pianist Christian Jacob.

Monday 5/23 – Logan Richardson at The Paramount

Saxophonist Logan Richardson is at The Paramount in East Los Angeles with Peter Schlamb on vibes, Igor Osypov on guitar, Dominique Sanders on bass, and Ryan J Lee on drums. Saxophonist Eric Marienthal is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach with guest guitarist Lee Ritenour. Vocalist Sacha Boutros is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Guitarist Jacques Lesure hosts a straight-ahead set and jazz jam session at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach including Marvin “Smitty” Smith on drums. Guitarist Molly Miller is at Perch in downtown L.A. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley hosts a Monday night jam session at The Falls Lounge 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. Trio Renacimiento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features trumpeter Clay Jenkins.

Tuesday 5/24 – Jimmy Branly at The Baked Potato

Drummer Jimmy Branly celebrates a CD release at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Will Brahm on guitar, Sezin Ahmet Turkmenoglu on bass, and special guest Aaron Janik on trumpet. The Herbie Hancock Institute Ensemble is at Sam First near LAX. Violinist Nora Germain is at Bar Lubitsch in Hollywood. Tubaist Jim Self and guitarist John Chiodini open for vocalist Lia Booth at TRiP in Santa Monica. The Cookies are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Percussionist Joey De Leon is at the Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A. The Angel Town Combo is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Pianist Marc LeBrun is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. Vocalist Slim Man is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. The Brig Band is at The Brig in Venice. The Jazztown Band is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. Leanna & The Jazz Collective are at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features vocalist Mari Noble.

Wednesday 5/25 – Bernie Dresel BBB at The Baked Potato

Drummer Bernie Dresel leads his BBB big band at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Singer Josephine Beavers is at Catalina in Hollywood with special guest Corky Hale. Saxophonist Jordan Leicht is at Sam First near LAX. Catatonic is at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Vocalist Teryn Re is at Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village. Flutist Holly Hofmann is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Drummer Eric Gugisch is at The Grape in Ventura. Django Cats are at SOhO in Santa Monica. Saxophonist Greg Vail is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Trumpeter Mike Rocha is at Black Rabbit Rose in Hollywood. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Panama 66 at the San Diego Museum Of Art. The Avant Garde Trio is at Pips On La Brea in West L.A. Saxophonist Jerry Mandel is at Bistango in Irvine. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at T’s On The Green at the Date Palm Country Club in Cathedral City. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at The Mixx in Pasadena. The Eternity Jazz Trio is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Drummer Tom Dante is at Skyloft in Laguna Beach. Bassist Jake Leckie is at Three Clubs in Hollywood. French vocal group Pairs Chansons are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Producer Debra Graff’s latest livestream for The Innocence Project includes vocalists Valerie Swift Bird and Jody Jaress.  Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features vocalist Darmon Meader.