About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of October 17, 2022

SoCal jazz highlights include Luciana Souza & Vince Mendoza, Ralph Humphrey, Marquis Hill & John Escreet, Sinne Eeg, Roberta Donnay, the Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival, Andrew Renfroe, Ernie Watts, Pete Escovedo, Dan Weiss & Miles Okazaki, Cathy-Segal-Garcia, and the LA Jazz Institute’s weekend celebration of the music of Bill Holman.

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 10/17 – Hadrien Feraud at The Baked Potato

Bassist Hadrien Feraud is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Maiya Sykes on vocals, Carlinhos Rocha on guitar, Julian Pollack on keys, and Dylan Elise 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.  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. Pianist Irving Flores is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Eternity Jazz is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Keyboardist Steve Swatkins is at ETA in Highland Park.

Tuesday 10/18 – Jerry Vivino at The Baked Potato

Saxophonist/vocalist Jerry Vivino is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Andy Langham on piano, John Leftwich on bass, and Bernie Dresel on drums. Drummer Jonathan Pinson leads a jam session at Sam First near LAX.  Vocalist Lisa Andrea Torres is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Pianist Brian Clemens is at The Drake in Laguna Beach with vocalist Andrea Miller.  Pino Noir is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Guitarist Mark Leggett is at TRiP in Santa Monica. The SoCal Jazz Collective is at the Bike Brewery in Bell Gardens. Trumpeter Matt Shulman and keyboardist Koji Ono are at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. The Brig Band is at The Brig in Venice. The Jazztown Band is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. Slim Man is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells.

Wednesday 10/19 – Roberta Donnay at Catalina Jazz Club

Vocalist Roberta Donnay celebrates a CD release at Catalina in Hollywood with Mike Greensill on piano, Karl Vincent on bass, MB Gordy on drums, and David Marcus on guitar. Drummer Charles Ruggerio is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with vocalist Laura Mace. Drummer Rayford Griffin plays the music of Clifford Brown at Vibrato in Bel Air. Bassist Billy Mohler is at Sam First near LAX. Pianist/vocalist Peter Cincotti is at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Flutist Holly Hofmann is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with pianist Mike Wofford. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia and guitarist Jamie Findlay are at Lost Chord Guitars in Solvang. Trumpeter Julien Knowles is at Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village. Vocalist Joanna Geragola is at Garcons de Cafe in downtown L.A.  Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Panama 66 at the San Diego Museum Of Art. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at T’s On The Green at the Date Palm Country Club in Cathedral City. Drummer Tom Dante is at Skyloft in Laguna Beach. Bassist Jake Leckie is at Three Clubs in Hollywood. Vocalist Donna Greene is at Cafe Fiore in Ventura.  The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood.

Thursday 10/20 – LA Jazz Institute Bill Holman Festival at Four Points Sheraton LAX

The LA Jazz Institute begins a four-day “Theme And Variations” celebration of the music of composer/arranger Bill Holman at the Four Point Sheraton LAX with opening concerts from the Christian Jacob Big Band and the Carl Saunders Big Band. Drummer Denny Seiwell is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer Dan Weiss and guitarist Miles Okazaki begin a two-night (Thu-Fri) run at Sam First near LAX. Pianist Jon Mayer is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Saxophonist Jason Fabus offers a tribute to the music of Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Violinist Diego Mondragon is at The Merc in Temecula. Weekend Two of the Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival begins with shows from guitarists Blake Aaron and Paul Jackson, Jr at the Avalon Ballroom in Avalon. Vocalist Joey Arias is at Catalina in Hollywood. Violinist Fabrice You is at The Edmon in downtown L.A. The Jazz Cartel Quartet is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Keyboardist/vocalist Kirk Covington is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Vocalist Mando Cordova is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at the ASH Cigar Lounge in Hollywood. Trumpeter Matt Shulman and keyboardist Koji Ono are at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Pianist Aimee Nolte is at the Loews Hotel in Santa Monica. Four And More is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. The Route 66 Trio is at Bourbon Steak in Glendale. 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. Drummer Davey Miller is at A Twist On Main in Ventura. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Ron Kobayashi is at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. Drummer Tyler Hammond is at Black Rabbit Rose in Hollywood. Vocalist Dan Olivo is at LeGrand Restaurant in downtown L.A. Sylvia & The Rhythm Boys are at the Paris Restaurant & Lounge in Culver City. The World Stage in South L.A. hosts an evening outdoor patio jam session for instrumentalists.

Friday 10/21 – Luciana Souza & Vince Mendoza at The Ford Amphitheatre

The 2022 Angel City Jazz Festival opens with vocalist Luciana Souza fronting a big band at The Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood led by pianist/arranger Vince Mendoza featuring Alex Acuna on percussion and Peter Erskine on drums. Vocalist Sinne Eeg has the free Friday jazz show at LACMA in West L.A. Day Two of the LA Jazz Institute’s Bill Holman “Theme And Variations” program includes concerts from The West Coast Sound and the Los Angeles Jazz Orchestra. Percussionist Pete Escovedo begins a two-night (Fri-Sat) run at Catalina in Hollywood. Drummer Dan Weiss and guitarist Miles Okazaki are at Sam First near LAX. Saxophonist Rickey Woodard is at The World Stage in South L.A. Guitarist Thom Rotella is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Vocalist Sharon Marie Cline is at the Conference Room in Playa Vista. Drummer Nathan Hubbard is at the Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Saxophonists Mindi Abair and Jessy J are at the Avalon Ballroom for the Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival. Keyboardist Lao Tizer is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist Nili Brosh is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Black Market Trust is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. Saxophonist Dave Victorino is at Azo Vino in Covina. French vocalist Veronique Forget is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Dave Stephens is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Mark Kopitzke is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Vocalist Natalia Spadini is at The Merc in Temecula. Pianist/vocalist John Proulx is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. The Aristocats are at the Olive & Fig Restaurant & Jazz Bar in Canoga Park. Pianist Ron Kobayashi is 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. Eternity Jazz is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. The Hot Club of Palm Springs is at Vicky’s of Santa Fe in Indian Wells.

Saturday 10/22 – Marquis Hill + John Escreet at REDCAT

Trumpeter Marquis Hill and pianist John Escreet’s Seismic Shift split a bill are at REDCAT in downtown L.A. Guitarist Andrew Renfroe is at Sam First near LAX. Saxophonist Ernie Watts is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Joshua White plays the music of Thelonious Monk at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Guitarist Thom Rotella is at The Grape in Ventura. Day Three of the LA Jazz Institute’s Bill Holman “Theme And Variations” program includes concerts from saxophonist Doug Webb and trumpeter Ron Stout.  Day Three of the Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival includes saxophonists Eric Daruis and Dave Koz.  Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia is at the St. Barnabas Harmony Room in Eagle Rock.  Organist Carey Frank is at Verse in Toluca Lake.  Vocalist Jamie Shew is at Les Amis in Fullerton.  Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Vocalist Valerie Geason is at Bacchus’ Kitchen in Pasadena. Incendio is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Black Market Trust is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. Saxophonist Boney James is at Thornton Winery in Temecula. Jumpin’ Jox are at Sorriso in Pasadena. Pianist Gary Matsumoto is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Vocalist Liela Soder is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. 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 is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Mambo Craze Cabaret is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A.

Sunday 10/23 – Ralph Humphrey at The Baked Potato

Drummer Ralph Humphrey at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Mike Miller on guitar, Jimmy Johnson on bass, Greg Mathieson on keys, Ronnie Gutierrez on percussion, and Dan Rosenboom on trumpet. Saxophonist David Murray is at The World Stage in South L.A. Day Four of the LA Jazz Institute’s Bill Holman “Theme And Variations” program includes concerts from the Buddy Rich Alumni Band featuring drummer Peter Erskine and the VDE Big Band. The Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival closes with shows including pianist David Benoit and guitarist Norman Brown. Trumpeter Elliott Caine opens for pianist Sam Hirsh’s trio and jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Gypsy guitarist Shane Wrembel is at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center at Pepperdine in Malibu. Pianist George Khan is at Catalina in Hollywood. Saxophonists Sal Lozano and Brian Clancy lead a quartet at The York in Highland Park. Saxophonist Boney James does an afternoon show at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach. Vocalist Maria Schafer is at Collage in San Pedro. Pianist Eric Dries is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Trumpeter Matt Shulman and keyboardist Koji Ono are at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. 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 Kevin O’Neal does the afternoon brunch at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Bassist Rob Thorsen does a brunch session at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. Trumpeter/vocalist Johnny Britt 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.

Monday 10/24 – Tom Kubis Big Band at Gaslamp

The Tom Kubis Big Band is at the Gaslamp in Long Beach with the Swing Kittens.  Guitarist Jacques Lesure hosts a jam session at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach including drummer Marvin “Smitty” Smith.  Pianist Vardan Ovsepian is at ETA in Highland Park.  Keyboardist/vocalist Tim Hockenberry is at The Baked Potato in Studio City.  Saxophonists Eric Marienthal and Mindi Abair are at Spaghettini in Seal Beach.  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. Eternity Jazz is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. The SBCC Big Band is at SOhO in Santa Barbara.

Tuesday 10/25 – Rachel Eckroth at The Baked Potato

Keyboardist/vocalist Rachel Eckroth is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Andrew Renfroe on guitar, Billy Mohler on bass, and Christian Euman on drums. Pianist Gerald Clayton hosts a jam session at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Michelle Coltrane is at La Puglia in Santa Monica.   Pianist/vocalist John Proulx is at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach.  Vocalist Natalie Jacob & Corcovado open for guitarist Thom Rotella at TRiP in Santa Monica. The SoCal Jazz Collective is at the Bike Brewery in Bell Gardens. Pianist Marc LeBrun is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Percussionist Joey De Leon is at Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. Trumpeter Matt Shulman and keyboardist Koji Ono are at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. 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.

Wednesday 10/26 – Miquel Zenon at the Athenaeum Library

Saxophonist Miquel Zenon is at the Athenaeum Library in La Jolla with Gerald Clayton on piano, Luca Alemanno on bass, and Henry Cole on drums.  Drummer Paul Peress is at The Baked Potato in Studio City.  The Herbie Hancock Institute Ensemble is at Sam First near LAX. Drummer Fred Dinkins is at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Maria Schafer is at Garcons de Cafe in downtown L.A. Drummer Anthony Ty Johnson is at Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village. Keyboardist Gregg Karukas is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Rose Colella is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Organist Carey Frank is at Verse in Toluca Lake. The Route 66 Trio is at Bourbon Steak in Glendale.  Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Panama 66 at the San Diego Museum Of Art. 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. Drummer Tom Dante is at Skyloft in Laguna Beach. Bassist Jake Leckie is at Three Clubs in Hollywood.