About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of June 6, 2022

SoCal jazz headliners this week include Christian McBride, Steelhouse, John Beasley, Michael Feinstein & Freda Payne, Michael Landau, Sara Gazarek, Larry Goldings, Simon Moullier, Josh Nelson, Bill Cunliffe, Scott Kinsey, Mitchel Forman, and Joe-Less Shoe.

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 6/6 – The Lineage Trio + Larry Goldings at The Baked Potato

The Lineage Trio is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with special guest organist Larry Goldings featuring Graham Dechter on guitar, Alex Frank on bass, and Ryan Shaw on drums. The Dave Weckl/Tom Kennedy Project is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Sacha Boutros is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with Mahesh Balasooriya on piano, Luca Alemanno on bass, and Kevin Kanner on drums. Guitarist Steve Oliver is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist Brian Clemens is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. The Harry Selvin Orchestra is at the Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park. Vocalist Sacha Boutros is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with Mahesh Balasooriya on piano, Luca Alemanno on bass, and Kevin Kanner on drums. 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. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features vocalist and violinist Calabria Foti.

Tuesday 6/7 – Michael Feinstein & Freda Payne at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s

Vocalists Michael Feinstein and Freda Payne pay tribute to Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald for the first of two nights at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Vocalists Mark Christian Miller and Gina Saputo are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Michelle Coltrane is at La Puglia Restaurant in Santa Monica. Saxophonist Andrew Conrad is at Sam First near LAX. Violinist Nora Germain is at Bar Lubitsch in Hollywood. Guitarist Thom Rotella and drummer Matthew Mallinger split a bill at TRiP in Santa Monica. Saxophonist Ian Roller is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Organist Carey Frank is at The Stowaway in downtown L.A. Trumpeter Matt Von Roderick 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 drummer Jack Mouse.

Wednesday 6/8 – Sara Gazarek at Mr. Musichead Gallery

Vocalist Sara Gazarek is at Mr. Musichead Gallery in West Hollywood. Keyboardist Scott Kinsey is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vibraphonist Simon Moullier is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Mon David and pianist Josh Nelson team at Catalina in Hollywood. Keyboardist Larry Goldings is at The Stowaway in downtown L.A. Vocalist Sarah McKenzie is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Bassist/vocalist Casey Abrams does an early show at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. Vocalists Michael Feinstein and Freda Payne pay tribute to Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Pianist Rabbi Blue is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Guitarist Molly Miller is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Lia Booth is at the Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village.  Vocalist Andrea Miller is at Il Sogno Itraliano in San Diego.  Vocalist Lola Kristine is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Bryan McCann is at Cafe Fiore in Ventura. Guitarist Shea Welsh is at the Aqua Caliente Casino in Palm Springs. 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 Arth Bar in Culver City.  Drummer Tom Dante is at Skyloft in Laguna Beach. Bassist Jake Leckie is at Three Clubs in Hollywood. Producer Debra Graff’s latest livestream for The Innocence Project includes vocalists Susan Krebs and Jamie Shew. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features trumpeter John Daversa.

Thursday 6/9 – Christian McBride at The Lodge Room

Bassist Christian McBride is at The Lodge Room in Highland Park with Nicole Glover on sax, Ely Perlman on guitar, Mike King on piano, and Savannah Harris on drums. Pianist John Beasley’s MONKestra is at the Barclay Theatre in Irvine. Guitarist Bruce Forman, bassist John Clayton, and drummer Jeff Hamilton are at The Muck in Fullerton. The West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band led by pianist Josh Nelson and drummer Kevin van den Elzen will be at Vibrato in Bel Air with vocalist Melissa Morgan. LAAF featuring trumpeter Jay Jennings is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer Marcello Carelli is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Jamie Templeton is at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Trumpeter Tony Guerrero is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Brazilian vocalist Catina DeLuna and pianist Otmaro Ruiz are at The Merc in Temecula. Saxophonist Bill Ungerman is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Vocalist Rebecca Jade is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Drummer Adam Clark is at The Grape in Ventura. Guitarist Brad Rabuchin does a livestream 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 vocalist John Finley.

Friday 6/10 – Michael Landau at The Baked Potato

Guitarist Michael Landau begins a two-night (Fri-Sat) run at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Jimmy Johnson on bass and Alan Hertz on drums.  Kind Folk are at Sam First near LAX. Drummer Anthony Fung has the free Friday jazz show at LACMA in West L.A. Plotz! Is at The Grape in Ventura.  Drummer Jimmy Branly’s trio is at 1881 in Pasadena.  Keyboardist Mark de Clive-Lowe is at the California Museum Of Art in Thousand Oaks. Guitarist Thom Rotella is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga.  Vocalist Amanda Castro is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Saxophonist Charles Owens does a livestream from The World Stage in South L.A. Guitarist Molly Miller is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Vocalist Erin Stevenson is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist/vocalist Peter Smith is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. The MOB is at Sorriso in Pasadena. 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. The SoCal Jazz Academy 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 vocalist Iona Morris.

Saturday 6/11 – Steelhouse at Zebulon

Steelhouse with Edward Simon on piano, Scott Colley on bass, and Brian Blade on drums is at Zebulon in Silverlake. Pianist Bill Cunliffe is at Sam First near LAX. Pianist Mitchel Forman is at The Grape in Ventura. Guitarist Michael Landau is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Karrina Corradini is at Collage in San Pedro. Vocalist Catina DeLuna and pianist Otmaro Ruiz are at the St. Barnabas Harmony Room in Eagle Rock. Indian vocalist Aditya Prakash and keyboardist Nick Smith are at the California Plaza in downtown L.A.  Guitarist Scotty Bramer’s Bodhittsatva is at Liberate Yourself in Sherman Oaks.  Vocalist Luke Carlsen is at Vibrato in Bel Air. The West Coast Chamber Jazz Trio is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Dizzy’s in San Diego. The Jazz Cartel Quartet is at Sorriso in Pasadena. The Angel Town Combo is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Trumpeter Greg Adams & East Bay Soul are at Spaghettini in Seal Beach.  Pianist/vocalist Peter Smith is at The Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Pianist Boy Katindig is at Raquel’s Jazz Lounge in Rialto. James Intveld & His Swing Sinners are at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. Flutist Holly Hofmann is at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. The Aristocats are at the Olive & Fig Restaurant & Jazz Bar in Canoga Park. Drummer Davey Miller does an afternoon show at The Twist On Main in Ventura. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features vocalist Judy Rafat.

Sunday 6/12 – Joe-Less Shoe at The Baked Potato

Joe-Less Shoe with saxophonist Matt Otto is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Jamie Rosenn on guitar and Jason Harnell on drums. Pianist Ron Kobayashi is at The Drake in Laguna Beach with drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera. St. Paul & The Minneapolis Funk All-Stars are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Saxophonist J White does a late afternoon show at Harvelle’s in Long Beach.  Saxophonist Mark Allen Felton is at Venice West in Venice. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at 1212 Santa Monica in Santa Monica. Bassist Evren Edler 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 Gayle La Rone does the afternoon brunch at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Bassist Rob Thorsen does a brunch session at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. Keyboardist Jay Smith does the early jazz brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. Guitarist Tony Ybarra does a brunch show at SOhO in Santa Barbara. The World Stage in South L.A. hosts an evening outdoor patio jam session for vocalists. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features vocalist Randy Crenshaw.

Monday 6/13 – Poncho Sanchez at Spaghettini

Latin percussionist/vocalist Poncho Sanchez is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist Mike Wofford and flutist Holly Hofmann are at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.  Guitarist Jeff Parker is at ETA in Highland Park.  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. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features trumpeter Bobby Shew.

Tuesday 6/14 – Gerald Clayton at Sam First

Pianist Gerald Clayton is at Sam First near LAX with Logan Richardson on sax, Jermaine Paul on bass, and Damion Reid on drums. Guitarist Brent Canter is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Violinist Nora Germain is at Bar Lubitsch in Hollywood for the final show of her Tuesday night residency. Vocalist/trumpeter Chris Norton is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist Shea Welsh is at TRiP in Santa Monica. Percussionist Joey DeLeon is at the Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A. Guitarist Dean Grech is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. The Axon Orchestra is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. 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. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features saxophonist Vinny Golia.

Wednesday 6/15 – Roy McCurdy at Sam First

Drummer Roy McCurdy is at Sam First near LAX with Rickey Woodard on saxophone, Josh Nelson on piano, and Will Lyle on bass. Drummer Charles Ruggerio celebrates an album release at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Trumpeter Dan Rosenboom is at Mr. Musichead Gallery in West Hollywood. Violinist Dayren Santamaria is at Catalina in Hollywood. Trombonist Kevin Hicks is at Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village. Bassist/vocalist Casey Abrams is at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. 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 Arth Bar in Culver City.  The Eternity Jazz Quartet 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 Nancy Kelly.