About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of November 7, 2022

November continues with a SoCal jazz week including Eliane Elias, Tigran Hamasyan, Doug Webb, Dean Brown, Larry Goldings, Ledisi, Nnenna Freelon, Benny Benack III, Anthony Fung, M.O.M., the Los Angeles Jazz Quartet, Logan Kane, Sandra Booker, Matt Barber, and Doug MacDonald. 

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 11/7 – The Lineage Trio at The Baked Potato

The Lineage Trio is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Graham Dechter on guitar, Alex Frank on bass, Ryan Shaw on drums, and guest trumpeter/vocalist Benny Benny Benack III. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Vocalist Maria Schafer is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Guitarist Jacques Lesure hosts a jam session at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach including drummer Marvin “Smitty” Smith. 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. Trio Renacimiento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A. The Harry Selvin Orchestra is at the Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park. The SBCC Monday Madness Jazz Band is at SOhO in Santa Barbara.

Tuesday 11/8 – Benny Benack III at Bayside Restaurant

Trumpeter/vocalist Benny Benack III is at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach with Gary Matsumoto on piano, Alex Frank on bass, and Ryan Shaw on drums. Vocalist Sandra Booker is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Guitarist Jeff Beck is at the City National Grove in Anaheim. Guitarist Louis Shelton is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Matt Politano is at Sam First near LAX. M.O.M. is at the Saddleback College McKinney Theatre in Mission Viejo. Guitarist Zach Caplinger is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Guitarist José Antonio Rodríguez is at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Freda Payne is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Bassist Adam Cohen is at TRiP in Santa Monica. Percussionist Joey De Leon is at Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs.  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 11/9 – Eliane Elias at Catalina Jazz Club

Brazilian pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias begins a four-night (Wed-Sat) run at Catalina in Hollywood. M.O.M. featuring brothers Francois (bass) and Louis (drums) Moutin is at Sam First near LAX.  Bassist Logan Kane is at The Paramount in East L.A. Saxophonist Doug Webb is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Seth MacFarlane is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Sara Gazarek leads the USC Jazz Vocal Showcase at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Drummer Jimmy Branly begins a Wednesday residency at 1881 in Pasadena.  Drummer Tina Raymond hosts a new bi-monthly Wednesday jam session at the Artbug Gallery in downtown L.A.  Drummer Ben Scholz is at The Grape in Ventura. Drummer Tim Rachbach is at the Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village. Vocalist Patrick Barnitt is at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Vocalist Scott Johnson is at Garcons de Cafe in downtown L.A. 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. Drummer Tom Dante is at Skyloft in Laguna Beach. Bassist Jake Leckie is at Three Clubs in Hollywood. Trio Renacimiento is at the Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A. Producer Debra Graff’s latest online benefit for The Innocence Project includes guitarist Muriel Anderson.

Thursday 11/10 – Doug Webb at The Baked Potato

Saxophonist Doug Webb is at The Baked Potato in Studio City for the second of two nights with Mitchel Forman on keys, Jimmy Earl on bass, Jame Kime on guitar, and Danny Carey on drums. Drummer Anthony Fung is at Sam First near LAX. Brazilian pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias is at Catalina in Hollywood. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Robert Bannon is at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Vocalist Elena Gilliam is at Casino San Clemente in San Clemente. Vocalist Lia Booth is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. The Jazz Cartel Quartet is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Pianist Keith Droste is at The Merc in Temecula. Pianist Uli Geissendoerfer is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Alex Mendham & His Orchestra are at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Vocalist Sharon Rae North is at Vibrato in Bel Air.  Dean Mucetti & Rhythm Real are at ETA in Highland Park.  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 11/11 – Dean Brown at The Baked Potato

Guitarist Dean Brown is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Hadrien Feraud on bass, Gerry Etkins on keys, Marvin “Smitty” Smith on drums, and Joey De Leon on percussion. Pianist Larry Goldings is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalists Nnenna Freelon, Cyrille Aimee, and Lea Delaria are at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Brazilian pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias is at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Amanda McBroom is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Bruns & Bache are at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Saxophonist Steve Carrington is at The World Stage in South L.A. Saxophonist Chuck Johnson’s Jazz Coalescence is at LACMA in West L.A. for the free Friday jazz series. Vocalist Brenna Whitaker is at Vibrato in Bel Air.  Guitarist/vocalist Pedro Martins is at ETA in Highland Park.  Guitarist/vocalist Rafael Moreira is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Vocalist Erin Stevenson is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Vocalist Janice Anderson is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Vocalist Veronique Forget is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. 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 11/12 – Tigran Hamasyan at CAP UCLA Royce Hall

Pianist Tigran Hamasyan is at CAP UCLA Royce Hall with Matt Brewer on bass and Jeremy Dutton on drums with guest vocalist Gretchen Parlato. Vocalist Ledisi is at the Palm Springs Convention Center.  Vocalist Matt Barber celebrates a CD release at the Alhambra Performing Arts Center, backed by Marc LeBrun on piano, Brian Ward on bass, and Ben Scholz on drums. Trumpeter Jay Jennings is at The Grape in Ventura. Brazilian pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias is at Catalina in Hollywood. Keyboardist Don Randi & Quest are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Larry Goldings and tap dancer Melinda Sullivan are at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Amanda McBroom is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. Hiroshima is at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Vocalist Amanda Castro is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Postmodern Jukebox is at The Theatre At Ace Hotel in downtown L.A. Pianist Sue Palmer is at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Vocalist Maria de la Vega & The Wayward Five are at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Keyboardist Brian Simpson is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Pianist Matt Rollings is at Libretto 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.  Alex Mendham & His Orchestra are at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. Sylvia & The Rhythm Boys are at Sorriso in Pasadena.

Sunday 11/13 – Los Angeles Jazz Quartet at The Baked Potato

The Los Angeles Jazz Quartet is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Chuck Manning on sax, Larry Koonse on guitar, Darek Oles on bass, and Jason Harnell on drums. The CSUN Jazz Combos open for pianist Sam Hirsh’s trio and jam session at The Mint in West L.A. The Barclay Theatre Jazz Band with guest vocalist Tawanda is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Pianist Christina Galisatus is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Percussionist/vocalist Louie Cruz Beltran is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist Ron Kobayashi & drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera are at The Drake in Laguna Beach. The Idiomatiques are at SOhO in Santa Barbara. Trombone Shorty is at the City National Grove in Anaheim. Alex Mendham & His Orchestra are at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A.  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 Dolores Scozzesi does the afternoon brunch at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Bassist Rob Thorsen does a brunch session at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. Saxophonist Louis Van Taylor does the early brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. The World Stage in South L.A. hosts an evening outdoor patio jam session for vocalists.

Monday 11/14 – Allen Hinds & Brad Rabuchin at The Baked Potato

Guitarists Allen Hinds and Brad Rabuchin are at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Tim Landers on bass and Chris Wabich on drums. Organist Ronnie Foster is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Organist Will Blades is at The York in Highland Park.  Bassist Hadrien Feraud leads Very Good Mondays at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood.  Pianist Irving Flores is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. 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. Eternity Jazz is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Trio Renacimiento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A.

Tuesday 11/15 – Bernie Dresel’s BBB at Vibrato

Drummer Bernie Dresel’s BBB big band is at Vibrato in Bel Air.  Saxophonist Pedro Valiente is at Sam First near LAX. The Django Festival All-Stars are at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Vocalists Sherry Williams and Billy Valentine team at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. Corcovado featuring vocalist Natalie Jacob is at TRiP in Santa Monica. The New Experience is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Saxophonist Dennis Mitcheltree is at the Hotel Venice V in Venice.   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. Blues guitarist/vocalist Artur Menezes is at The Baked Potato in Studio City.

Wednesday 11/16 – Oscar Hernandez & Alma Libre at Catalina Jazz Club

Pianist Oscar Hernandez & Alma Libre are at Catalina in Hollywood with Justo Almario on sax, Oskar Cartaya on bass, Jimmy Branly on drums, and Christian Moraga on percussion. Saxophonist Danny Janklow is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist Randy Napoleon is at Sam First near LAX. Drummer Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap is at Mr. Musichead Gallery in West Hollywood. Bassist/vocalist Meshell Ndegeocello is at Walt Disney Hall in downtown L.A. Vocalist Teryn Re’ is at the Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village. Trumpeter Skip Spiro is at The Grape in Ventura. Jim Caruso’s Cast Party featuring pianist Billy Stritch is at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City for the first of two nights (Wed-Thu). Vocalist Lia Booth is at Garcons de Cafe in downtown L.A. Saxophonist Greg Vail is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Panama 66 at the San Diego Museum Of Art. Drummer Tom Dante is at Skyloft in Laguna Beach. Bassist Jake Leckie is at Three Clubs in Hollywood. French vocal group Paris Chansons is at Vibrato in Bel Air.