About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of June 13, 2022

Jazz across SoCal this week includes Tierney Sutton, Tigran Hamasyan, Anthony Wilson, Gregoire Maret and Kenny Werner, Bireli Lagrene, Roy McCurdy, Gerald Clayton, Poncho Sanchez, Denny Seiwell, Charles Ruggerio, Dan Rosenboom, Dayren Santamaria, and Nora Germain.

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 6/13 – 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 – Gregoire Maret / Kenny Werner Toots Thielemans Centennial at the Athenaeum Library

Harmonica player Gregoire Manet and pianisty Kenny Werner celebrate the centennial birthday of Toots Thielemans at the Athenaeum Library in La Jolla. 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. The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in Hollywood. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features vocalist Nancy Kelly.

Thursday 6/16 – Tigran Hamasyan at The Ford

Pianist Tigran Hamasyan is at The Ford amphitheater in Hollywood with Evan Marien on bass and Arthur Hnatek on drums. Vocalist Tierney Sutton celebrates a CD release at Campus Jax in Newport Beach featuring Serge Merlaud on guitar and Kevin Axt on bass. Saxophonist Steven Lugerner’s SLUG-ish Ensemble is at Sam First near LAX. Pianist Otmaro Ruiz and vocalist Catina DeLuna are at The Muck in Fullerton. Vocalist Maria Schafer is at Casino San Clemente in San Clemente. Vocalist Spencer Day is at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Vocalist Tim Hockenberry is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist Jonathan Stout & The Grand Slam Sextet are at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Percussionist David Castañeda is at The Merc in Temecula. Drummer Adam Clark is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Tasha Taylor is at Vibrato in Bel Air. The Kings Quartet with trumpeter/vocalist Matt Von Roderick is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. The Jazz Cartel is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. 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 drummer/vocalist Dave Tull.

Friday 6/17 – Tierney Sutton at Catalina

Vocalist Tierney Sutton celebrates a CD release at Catalina in Hollywood for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Guitarist Bireli Lagrene is at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz in West L.A. Guitarist Anthony Wilson is at Sam First near LAX. Keyboardist Don Randi & Quest are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Saxophonist Bob Reynolds has the free Friday jazz show at LACMA in West L.A. Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with pianist Billy Stritch is at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Vocalist Brenna Whitaker is at the Broad Stage East Wing in Santa Monica. Vocalist Sharon Marie Cline is at the Conference Room in Playa Vista. Pianist Carey Frank is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Guitarist Steve Gregory is at 1881 in Pasadena. Vocalist Liela Avila is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Trumpeter Greg Solman is at Azo Vino in Covina. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. DD Horns are at Grand Central Market in downtown L.A. Bassist Christy Smith does a livestream for The World Stage in South L.A. Sylvia & The Rhythm Boys are at Sorriso in Pasadena. Vocalist Lola Kristine is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Tony Galla is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Pianist/vocalist John Proulx is at The Langham Hotel Tap Room 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 pianist John Beasley.

Saturday 6/18 – Anthony Wilson at Sam First

Guitarist Anthony Wilson is at Sam First near LAX for the second of two nights – Saturday’s show features Gerald Clayton on piano, Jermaine Paul on bass, and Kevin van den Elzen on drums. Vocalist Tierney Sutton celebrates a CD release at Catalina in Hollywood. Organist Delvon Lamarr is at Venice West in Venice. The Temecula Wine & Music Festival is at Montelone Meadows in Murietta with a lineup including bassist Brian Bromberg and saxophonist Michael Paulo. Guitarist Thom Rotella is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach with keyboardist Gregg Karukas. Vocalist Jonathan Karrant is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. Vocalist Sandra Booker is at Liberate Yourself in Sherman Oaks. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Vocalist Mendy Lee & Friends are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Lia Booth is at Sorriso in Pasadena. Vocalist Liela Avila is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Keyboardist/vocalist Kirk Covington is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Guitarist Norman Brown and saxophonist Paul Taylor are at the Thornton Winery in Temecula. Mambo Craze Cabaret is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. Pianist Gary Matsumoto is at The Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Flutist Holly Hofmann is at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. The Aristocats are at the Olive & Fig Restaurant & Jazz Bar in Canoga Park. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features saxophonist Robert Kyle.

Sunday 6/19 – Denny Seiwell at The Baked Potato

Drummer Denny Seiwell is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with John Chiodini on guitar and Joe Bagg on keys. Pianist George Kahn is at Catalina in Hollywood. Percussionist/vocalist Louie Cruz Beltran is at Vibrato in Bel Air. The Corbin Jones Big Band opens for pianist Sam Hirsh’s trio and jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Vocalist Andrea Miller is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Guitarist Terry Wollman is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach with saxophonist Will Donato. Drummer Luis Munoz is at SOhO in Santa Barbara. Ginger & The Hoosier Daddys are at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. Jerry Costanzo & His Gotham City Swingers Orchestra are at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. 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. Bassist Rob Thorsen does a brunch session at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. Saxophonist Nick Gomez does the 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. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features vocalist/pianist Yve Evans.

Monday 6/20 – Jordan Ferrin at The Baked Potato

Saxophonist Jordan Ferrin is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Ryan Pryor on keys, Jared Sachs on guitar, John Urban on bass, and James Yoshizawa on drums. The Sun Ra Arkestra is at Zebulon in Silverlake. Pianist Brian Clemens is at The Drake in Laguna Beach with vocalist Jamie Van Der Sluys. 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 Alexis Cole.

Tuesday 6/21 – Sun Ra Arkestra at Zebulon

The Sun Ra Arkestra plays the late set at Zebulon in Silverlake – Amendola vs. Blades w/Skerik and Cyro Baptista plays the early show.  Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Vibrato in Bel Air with vocalist Sherry Williams.  Pianist Yuko Mabuchi is at La Puglia Restaurant in Santa Monica. Saxophonist Danny Janklow and keyboardist Dominique Xavier Taplin are at The Stowaway in downtown Los Angeles. Galactic Booty Company is at The Baked Potato in Studio City.  Saxophonist Logan Richardson hosts a jam session at Sam First near LAX.  Vocalist Natalie Jacob and guitarist Mark Leggett split a bill at TRiP in Santa Monica. Guitarist Kimberly Ford leads a jazz jam at SOhO in Santa Barbara.   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 Teri Roiger and bassist John Menegen.

Wednesday 6/22 – Anne Walsh & Tom Zink at Vibrato

Vocalist Anne Walsh and pianist Tom Zink celebrate a CD release at Vibrato in Bel Air dedicated to Brazilian vocalist Astrud Gilberto with Hussain Jiffry on bass, Mitchell Long on guitar, Kevin Winard on drums, Tony Guerrero on trumpet, and Robert Kyle on sax. 6 Beats Apart is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Michael Orenstein celebrates a CD release at Sam First near LAX. Pianist Javier Santiago is at Mr. Musichead Gallery in West Hollywood. Vocalist/violinist Valeria Mason is at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Vocalist Jullinar Gamboa is at Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village. 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. Producer Debra Graff’s latest livestream for The Innocence Project includes vocalists Sidney Jacobs and Gary Stockdale. Cathy Segal-Garcia’s Noon YouTube Hang features herself.