About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of November 14, 2022

Jazz across SoCal this week includes Simon Phillips, Matthew Whitaker, Oscar Hernandez, Bernie Dresel, Allen Hinds, Tyler Blanton, the Django Festival All-Stars, Danny Janklow, Adam Hersh, Brian Swartz, Carol Welsman, and Grace Kelly.

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 11/14 – 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. Guitarist/vocalist Melo Gia & Boom Clap are 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).  Pianist Quinn Johnson is at 1881 in Pasadena.  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. Vocalist Patrick Barnitt is at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank. The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood.

Thursday 11/17 – Matthew Whitaker at UCSB Campbell Hall

Pianist Matthew Whitaker is at UCSB Campbell Hall in Santa Barbara. Vibraphonist Tyler Blanton is at Sam First near LAX. Arranger Mark Masters leads an octet at The Merc in Temecula. Saxophonist Danny Janklow is at The Grape in Ventura. Drummer Simon Phillips’ Protocol V is at Catalina in Hollywood. Gonzalo Grau Y La Clave is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with pianist Billy Stritch is at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Vocalist Jackie Gibson is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Guitarist Carl Verheyen is at Bogie’s in Westlake Village.  The Jazz Cartel Quartet is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. The Swing Kittens are at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. 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 11/18 – Brian Swartz at The World Stage

Trumpeter Brian Swartz is at The World Stage in South L.A. with Keith Fiddmont on sax, Scott Healy on piano, Trevor Ware on bass, and Yayo Morales on drums. Guitarist Allen Hinds is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Adam Hersh begins a two-night (Fri-Sat) run at Sam First near LAX playing music of Wayne Shorter. The Django Festival All-Stars are at Feinstein’s At Vitello’s in Studio City. Vibraphonist Tyler Blanton is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Drummer Simon Phillips’ Protocol V is at Catalina in Hollywood. Pianist/vocalist Carol Welsman is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Susan Krebs’ Trio Work is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Guitarist Brent Canter has the free Friday jazz show at LACMA in West L.A. Saxophonist/vocalist Grace Kelly is at the Barclay Theatre in Irvine. Pianist Melonie Grinnell is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Gonzalo Grau Y La Clave is at The Grape in Ventura.  Vocalist Matt Forbes is at the Dresden Room in Los Feliz.  Guitarist Richard Smith is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Drummer Tris Imboden is at the Westin in Rancho Mirage. Trumpeter Greg Solman is at Azo Vino in Covina. 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 11/19 – Simon Phillips’ Protocol V at Catalina Jazz Club

Drummer Simon Phillips’ Protocol V finishes a three-night (Thu-Sat) run at Catalina in Hollywood with Otmaro Ruiz on keys, Ernest Tibbs on bass, Jacob Scesney on sax, and Alex Sill on guitar. Pianist Adam Hersh is at Sam First near LAX. Guitarist Andrew Synowiec is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Mike Wofford is celebrated at the Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo. Keyboardist Don Randi & Quest are at The Grape in Ventura. Pianist Davheed Behroozi is at Libretto in Paso Robles.  Pianist/vocalist Bill Cantos is at Vibrato in Bel Air.  Saxophonist Dr. Bruce Eskovitz is at the Industry Cafe & Jazz in Culver City.  Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Vocalist Patrick Barnitt is at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Saxophonist Darryl Walker is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach with vocalist Mando Cordova. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia hosts a jam session at the Conference Room in Playa Vista. 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. The Wiseguys Big Band Machine is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. The Big Butter Jazz Band is at Sorriso in Pasadena.

Sunday 11/20 – The New Nine Ensemble & Sam Hirsh at The Mint

The New Nine Ensemble opens for pianist Sam Hirsh’s trio and jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Trumpeter Elliott Caine is at The York in Highland Park.  Trumpeter Ilya Serov is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Vocalist Linda Purl is at Catalina in Hollywood. The United States Air Force Band Airmen Of Note plays an afternoon concert at Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College in Torrance. The GO Jazz Big Band plays an afternoon concert of music from The Beatles at West Ranch High School in Santa Clarita. Blues guitarist Dennis Jones is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. 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. Guitarist Dori Amarillo does the afternoon brunch at Urban Press Winery in Burbank.  Vocalist Elizabeth Lamers does a jazz brunch at Barnoa in San Clemente.  Bassist Rob Thorsen does a brunch session at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. Saxophonist Nick Gomez 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 11/21 – Tom Kubis Big Band at Gaslamp

The Tom Kubis Big Band is at the Gaslamp in Long Beach.  Phatback, Earl & Me is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Sean Holt on sax/vocals, Gia Ciambotti on vocals, Tariqh Akoni on guitar, J.V. Collier on bass, Doug Petty on keys, Bill Chuchville on trumpet, Ed Wynne on sax, Justin Kirk on trombone, and Herman Matthews on drums. Saxophonist Eric Marienthal is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach with guitarist Jonathan Butler. Pianist Irving Flores is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. 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.

Tuesday 11/22 – Andy James at Vibrato

Vocalist Andy James is at Vibrato in Bel Air with a group including Alex Acuna on percussion, Jon Cowherd and Bill Cunliffe on piano, Joel Frahm and David Binney on saxes, Steve Cardenas on guitar, Kevin Wong on bass, Terrell Stafford on trumpet, Michael Dease on trombone, and Jonathan Blake on drums. Saxophonist Jerry Vivino is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Gerald Clayton hosts a jam session at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Michelle Coltrane is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. The Angel Town Combo is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. 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. Guitarist Mark Leggett is at TRiP in Santa Monica.

Wednesday 11/23 – Mike Cottone at Sam First

Trumpeter Mike Cottone is at Sam First near LAX with Josh Nelson on piano, Alex Sill on guitar, Nick Campbell on bass, and Jonathan Pinson on drums. Drummer Charles Ruggerio is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Liz Cole is at the Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village.  Drummer Jimmy Branly is at 1881 in Pasadena.  Armenian vocalist Araksya Amirkhanyan is at Catalina in Hollywood. The Phoenyx Big Band with vocalist Michael Falcone is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Maria Schafer 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.