About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of February 13, 2023

Jazz headliners across SoCal this week include Jane Monheit, Kei Akagi, Dan Rosenboom, Stick Men, Charles McPherson & Ethan Iverson, Gary Novak, Gordon Goodwin, Karl Denson, Tord Gustavsen, Cyrille Aimee, Charles Ruggerio, Joshua White, Pedro Martins, Julie Kelly, and Gary Meek.

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 2/13 – Gary Novak at The Baked Potato

Drummer Gary Novak is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Ruslan Sirota on keys, Bob Reynolds on sax, and Mike Gurrola on bass. Guitarist Jacques Lesure hosts a jam session at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach including drummer Marvin “Smitty” Smith. Pianist Irving Flores is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. 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. Pianist Richard Turner, Jr. is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Eternity Jazz is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. The Hot Club of Los Angeles is at the Cinema Bar in Culver City. Trio Renaciamento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. The SBCC Big Band is at SOhO in Santa Barbara.

Tuesday 2/14 – Charles McPherson and Ethan Iverson at The Athenaeum Library

Saxophonist Charles McPherson & pianist Ethan Iverson are at the Athenaeum Library in La Jolla. Vocalist Jane Monheit is at Catalina in Hollywood. Saxophonist Jerry Vivino is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Cyrille Aimee is at The Loft UCSD in La Jolla. Saxophonist Lenard Simpson is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Billy Valentine is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Natalie Jacob & Corcovado open for saxophonist Dennis Mitcheltree at TRiP in Santa Monica. Vocalist Valerie Geason is at Bacchus’ Kitchen in Pasadena. The Sultans Of Swing are at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Pianist Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Shulman and keyboardist Koji Ono are at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. 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. The Supasol Band is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Slim Man is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Palm Desert. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley hosts a jazz jam at General Lee’s in Chinatown. The Esquires Big Band is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. Drummer Jim Black is at ETA in Highland Park.

Wednesday 2/15 – Jane Monheit at Catalina Jazz Club

Vocalist Jane Monheit is at Catalina in Hollywood for the second of two nights (Tue-Wed) with Max Haymer on piano, Karl McComas-Reichl on bass, and Rick Montalbano on drums. Drummer Charles Ruggerio plays the music of Thelonious Monk at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band is at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Springs. Guitarist Pedro Martins is at Zebulon in Silverlake. Guitarist Adam Ratner is at Sam First near LAX.  Drummer Jimmy Branly is at 1881 in Pasadena. The Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village presents its annual Galentine’s Day showcase of women jazz artists.  Drummer Dean Thomas is at The Grape in Ventura.  Saxophonist Greg Vail is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. 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. The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. Jumpin’ Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Patrick Barnitt is at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Just Jazz TV hosts a student jazz jam session at the Sound Dhaba Artbug Gallery in downtown L.A. led by percussionist Neel Agrawal. Vocalist Karina Da Silva is at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A. French vocal group Paris Chansons is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.

Thursday 2/16 – Kei Akagi at Sam First

Pianist Kei Akagi is at Sam First Near LAX with Darek Oles on bass and Jason Harnell on drums. Pianist Bill Cunliffe is at The Muck in Fullerton. Pianist Tamir Hendelman is at Libretto in Paso Robles.  Guitarist Dave Askren and saxophonist Jeff Benedict lead a quintet at the Coil School For The Arts in Riverside.  Percussionist Tito Puente, Jr. is at Venice West in Venice.  Guitarists Will Brahm and Andrew Renfroe are at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood.  Bassist Marshall Hawkins is at The Merc in Temecula. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. The Jazz Cartel Quartet is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Bassist Guil Juliao is at The Grape in Ventura.  Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Von Roderick is at Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A. MaQui is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Iris Mone is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at Daddy Diamonds in Hollywood.   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. 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 Meet In Paris Restaurant & Lounge in Culver City. Saxophonist David Patterson is at Pips On La Brea in West L.A. The World Stage in South L.A. hosts an evening outdoor patio jam session for instrumentalists.

Friday 2/17 – Dan Rosenboom at The World Stage

Trumpeter Dan Rosenboom is at The World Stage in South L.A. with Gavin Templeton on sax, John Escreet on piano, Darek Oles on bass, and Jonathan Pinson on drums. Pianist Joshua White is at Sam First Near LAX. The Buddy Rich Big Band Machine with drummer Gregg Potter is at Catalina in Hollywood. Stick Men including bassist Tony Levin are at The Baked Potato in Studio City for the first of three nights (Fri-Sun). I Am Beyond is at The Paramount in East L.A. Saxophonist Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe is at Belly Up in San Diego for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat).  Guitarist Dave Askren and saxophonist Jeff Benedict lead a quintet at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood.  Pianist Bevan Manson is at Greater Goods in Ojai.  Guitarist Paulinho Garcia is at The Merc in Temecula.  Vocalist Matt Dusk and the La Mirada Symphony offer a symphonic tribute to Frank Sinatra the the La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts. Flutist Nori Tani is at the Conference Room in Playa Vista. Vocalist Veronique Forget is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. The Cookies are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Lizzy & Her Contraband are at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Drummer Joel Taylor is at 1881 in Pasadena. The SoCal Jazz Collective is at the OC Fish Grill in Irvine. Pianist Ron Kobayashi is at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. The Aristocats are at the Olive & Fig Restaurant & Jazz Bar in Canoga Park. The Jazz Cartel Trio is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. 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. Pianist Michael Orenstein is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. The Dave Stephens Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. The Mojo Repair Shop is at Golden Island in San Diego. Black Diamonds are at Azo Vino in Covina.

Saturday 2/18 – Steve Tyrell at Catalina Jazz Club

Vocalist Steve Tyrell is at Catalina in Hollywood. Pianist Vardan Ovespian is at Sam First Near LAX.  Saxophonist Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe is at Belly Up in San Diego. Stick Men including bassist Tony Levin are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Flutist Lori Bell is at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Trumpeter Danny Jonokuchi is at The Grape in Ventura with saxophonist Jacob Scesney. Vocalist Maria Pacowski is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with vocalist Sandra Booker. Vocalist Melissa Morgan is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Saxophonist Chuck Manning is at NAMBA in Ventura. Saxophonist Dr. Bruce Eskovitz is at the Industry Cafe & Jazz in Culver City. Guitarist Peter White is at the Westin Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage. Guitarist Nils is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach.  Trumpeter Darrell Leonard’s Lineup big band plays an afternoon Mardi Gras show at The Stonehaus in Westlake Village.  The Beaucoup Brass Band is at Vibrato in Bel Air.   Vocalist Anja Nissen is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. The Aristocats are at the Olive & Fig Restaurant & Jazz Bar in Canoga Park. Saxophonist David Leech is at Pips On La Brea in West L.A. Vocalist Liela Soder is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Flutist Holly Hofmann is at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. Pianist David Arnay is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Tino Productions is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. Vocalist Marguaret Love & Her Lovettes are at BMPAC in South L.A.

Sunday 2/19 – Stick Men at The Baked Potato

Stick Men including bassist Tony Levin are at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Pat Mastelotto on drums and Markus Reuter on guitar. Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen is at the Athenaeum Library in La Jolla. Saxophonist Gary Meek is at Vibrato in Bel Air.  Percussionist Arto Tuncboyaciyan is at The Stage in Burbank.  Guitarist Bruce Forman is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. Trumpeter Elliott Caine is at The York in Highland Park. Trombonist Josh Brown opens for pianist Sam Hirsh’s trio and jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Guitarist/vocalist Julie Kelly does the afternoon brunch at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with vocalist Andrea Miller. Guitarist Carl Verheyen is at Bogie’s in Westlake Village. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Vocalist Damon Reel is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach.  The Tex Beneke Orchestra plays an afternoon show at the Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts. The Irvine Barclay Theatre Jazz Band is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Von Roderick is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.  Saxophonist Michael Mull and pianist Gary Fukushima lead CSUN student jazz combos plus a jam session at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood.  Pianist Mike Wofford is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. Vocalist Liela Avila is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Shulman and keyboardist Koji Ono are at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Guitarist Jacques Lesure is at Lavender Blue in Inglewood. Drummer John Kithcart has the early jazz brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. The Jazz Cartel plays a brunch at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. The Happiness Band plays a jazz brunch at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Saxophonist Dave Victorino plays a jazz brunch at Club 23 in Covina.   Pianist Sabine Pothier plays a jazz brunch at Strada in downtown L.A.

Monday 2/20 – Andy Prado & The Foos at The Baked Potato

Drummer Andy Prado is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Ian Roller on sax, Colin Cook on guitar, Cole Riddle on keys, Max Gerl on bass, and Aaron Janik on trumpet. Keyboardist Jeff Lorber is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. 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. 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 Richard Turner, Jr. is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells.  Eternity Jazz is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Guitarist Ken Song is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Trio Renacimiento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood with trumpeter Jay Jennings.  Bassist Billy Mohler is at ETA in Highland Park.

Tuesday 2/21 – Orrin Evans at Catalina Jazz Club

Pianist Orrin Evans is at Catalina in Hollywood with Eric Revis on bass and Marvin “Smitty” Smith on drums. Guitarist Marcel Camargo hosts a jam at Sam First Near LAX.  TrioGram is at BMPAC in South L.A. with drummer Joe La Barbera.  The Jazz Butchers are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Dan Olivo is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. The Angel Town Combo is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Pianist Sue Palmer is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Percussionist Joey De Leon is at Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A. Guitarist Dean Grech is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Trumpeter/vocalist 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. Vocalist Slim Man is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. The Supasol Band is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley hosts a jazz jam at General Lee’s in Chinatown Los Angeles. Vocalist Keri Kelsey hosts an open mic at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Percussionist Joey De Leon is at the Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A. Guitarist Mark Leggett is at TRiP in Santa Monica.

Wednesday 2/22 – Tina Raymond at Sam First

Drummer Tina Raymond is at Sam First Near LAX with Andrew Renfroe on guitar and Karl McComas-Reichl on bass. The Marlonious Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Josie James is at Vibrato in Bel Air.  The Ethinic Heritage Ensemble is at The Paramount in East L.A.  Vocalist Steve Tyrell is at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Springs.   Bassist Derek Frank is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. TrioGram is at Dizzy’s in San Diego with drummer Mark Ferber.  Guitarist Eric Johnson is at The Majestic Theater in Ventura. Drummer Jacob Wendt is at the Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village. The Angel City Big Band is at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Maria Schafer is at Garcons de Cafe in downtown L.A. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Panama 66 at the San Diego Museum Of Art. Drummer Tom Dante is at Skyloft in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Patrick Barnitt is at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. The Happiness Band is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Trombonist Dan Barrett leads a Mardi Gras celebration at Seven Degrees in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Donna Greene is at Cafe Fiore in Ventura.