March ends and April opens with a SoCal jazz week including Herbie Hancock, Chucho Valdes, Alan Pasqua, Chris Botti, Azar Lawrence, Nbate Isles, David Garfield, Billy Mohler, Joshua Crumbly, Ruslan Sirota, Cathy Segal-Garcia, Andrew Synowiec, Kalia Vandever, Rosario Guiliani, Marco Renteria, Teka, and Joel Taylor.
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 3/27 – Joel Taylor at The Baked Potato
Drummer Joel Taylor is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Julian Coryell on guitar, Travis Carlton on bass, and Matt Rohde on keys. Pianist Marc LeBrun is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. 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. 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 SMC Jazz Ensemble at the the Santa Monica College Music Hall.
Tuesday 3/28 – Ruslan Sirota at The Baked Potato
Keyboardist Ruslan Sirota is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Kira Levin on vocals, Mike Gurrola on bass, and Gene Coye on drums. Trombonist Kalia Vandever is at Zebulon in Silverlake. Vocalist Sara Niemetz is at The York in Highland Park. Pianist Gerald Clayton hosts the Tuesday jazz jam at Sam First near LAX. Pianist Mike Wofford is at Il Sogno Italiano in Diego. Vocalist Steven Michael & The Paul McDonald Big Band are at Vibrato in Bel Air with guest vocalist Amanda Castro. Bassist Kevin “Brandino” Brandon is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Vocalist Patrick Barnitt is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Blanco Diablo is at TRiP in Santa Monica. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Percussionist Joey De Leon is at the Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A. Keyboardist Sam Barsh is at Shoo Shoo Baby in downtown L.A. 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. Supasoul is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena.
Wednesday 3/29 – Rosario Guiliani at Sam First
Saxophonist Rosario Giuliani is at Sam First near LAX with Pieto Lussu on piano, Luca Alemanno on bass, and Joe La Barbera on drums. Bassist Marco Renteria is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Rose Colella is at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia is at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood. Drummer Jimmy Branly is at 1881 in Pasadena. Duck Soup plays the music of Vince Guaraldi at the Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village. Guitarist Dean Grech is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Native Vibe is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Natalie Mendoza is at Garcons de Cafe in downtown L.A. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. 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. French vocal group Paris Chansons is at Vibrato in Bel Air.
Thursday 3/30 – Nabate Isles at The Paramount
Trumpeter Nabate Isles is at The Paramount in East Los Angeles with Andrew Renfroe on guitar, Dennis Hamm on keys, Kaveh Rastegar on bass, Tony Austin on drums, and Allakoi Peete on percussion. Keyboardist David Garfield’s Karizma 2023 is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Bassist Billy Mohler is at Sam First near LAX. Bassist Joshua Crumbly is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Vocalist Susan Krebs’ Trio WoRK celebrates a CD release at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Saxophonist Jason Fabus is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Vocalist Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim is at the Casino San Clemente in San Clemente. Sisters Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway open a three-night (Thu-Sat) run at the Segerstrom Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa. Vocalist Darynn Dean is at The Merc in Temecula with pianist Stuart Elster. Vocalist Joey Arias is at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Daniel LeClaire is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Keyboardist Eric Dries is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Draeh Jirnae is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. The Jazz Cartel Quartet is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Keyboardist/vocalist Kirk Covington is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. 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. 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 3/31 – Alan Pasqua at Sam First
Pianist Alan Pasqua leads a trio at Sam First near LAX with Darek Oles on bass and Joe La Barbera on drums for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Guitarist Andrew Synowiec is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Trumpeter Chris Botti is at the Wiltern Theatre in West L.A. Vocalist Maria Puga Lareo is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga with saxophonist Bob Sheppard. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia is at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood. Drummer/vocalist Jamison Ross is at the Knitting Factory in North Hollywood. Pianist George Kahn is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Brazilian guitarist/vocalist Teka is at the Santa Monica College Music Hall. Guitarist Julian Coryell is at TRiP in Santa Monca. Guitarist Marcel Camargo is at ETA in Highland Park. Sisters Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway are at the Segerstrom Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa. Vocalist Liz Whitted-Dawson is at The World Stage in South L.A. Vocalist Tasha Taylor is at Vibrato in Bel Air. JazzZone is at Roscoe’s Jazz Lounge in Long Beach. Vocalist Adryon De Leon is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Veronique Forget is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Saxophonist Dave Victorino is at Azo Vino in Covina. Vocalist Liela Avila 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 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 Matt Politano is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Trumpeter/vocalist Jason Hanna is at Golden Island in San Diego.
Saturday 4/1 – Chucho Valdes at Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes is at The Conrad Baker-Baum Concert Hall in La Jolla. Saxophonist Azar Lawrence is at Corazon Performing Arts in Topanga. Pianist Alan Pasqua leads a trio at Sam First near LAX. Trumpeter Chris Botti is at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Springs. Brazilian guitarist/vocalist Teka is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Jazzy STEAM including drummer Will Calhoun play a late afternoon show at the Musco Center in Orange. Pianist Cathlene Pineda is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Pianist Max Haymer is at The Grape in Ventura. JazzZone is at Roscoe’s Jazz Lounge in Long Beach. Trombonist Joshua Brown is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Sisters Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway are at the Segerstrom Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa. Guitarist Steve Oliver is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Guitarist Val McCallum is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist Suren Arustamyan is at Catalina in Hollywood. 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. Lizzy & The Triggermen are at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A.
Sunday 4/2 – Herbie Hancock at Walt Disney Hall
Pianist Herbie Hancock is at Walt Disney Hall in downtown L.A. The Alan Chan Orchestra is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Keyboardist Max Haymer is at The York in Highland Park. Pianist Sabine Pothier 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 with keyboardist Brian Clemens. Guitarist Riner Scivally is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Guitarist Blake Aaron is at Humphrey’s Backstage in San Diego. Vocalist Crystal Lewis is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Bassist/vocalist Marco Mendoza is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. 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. Guitarist Doug McDonald has the afternoon brunch at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. The Jazz Cartel plays a brunch at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Keyboardist Jay Smith has the early Sunday brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach.
Monday 4/3 – Graham Dechter at The Baked Potato
Guitarist Graham Dechter is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Larry Goldings on organ and Kevin Kanner on drums. Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis is at the Barclay Theatre in Irvine. Guitarist Jacques Lesure hosts a jam session at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach including drummer Marvin “Smitty” Smith. Guitarist Jeff Parker is at ETA in Highland Park. 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. Trio Renacimiento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Guitarist Ken Song is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Harry Selvin Orchestra is at the Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park.
Tuesday 4/4 – Wynton Marsalis at The Granada Theatre
Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads a septet at The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara with Chris Crenshaw on trombone, Abdias Armenteros on saxophone, Chris Lewis on saxophone/clarinet/flute, Carlos Henriquez on bass, Domo Branch on drums, and Dan Nimmer on piano. Saxophonist David Murray plays a show at the Getty Museum in Brentwood. Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins is at 2220 Arts + Archives in downtown L.A. Saxophonist Ian Roller is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer Dean Mucetti & Rhythm Real celebrate a CD release at The Three Clubs in Hollywood. Pianist Gerald Clayton leads a jazz jam session at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Patrick Barnitt is at Vibrato in Bel Air with the Paul McDonald Big Band. The Sultans Of Swing are at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Alanna & These Fine Gentlemen open for guitarist Shea Welsh at TRiP in Santa Monica. Guitarist Brandon Bae is at the Grand Central Market in downtown L.A. The Axon Orkestra is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Guitarist Dean Grech is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Guitarist/vocalist Kimberly Ford plays the music of Joni Mitchell at SOhO in Santa Barbara. 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.
Wednesday 4/5 – Vijay Iyer at 2220 Arts + Archives
Pianist Vijay Iyer does a solo performance at 2220 Arts + Archives in downtown L.A. Keyboardist Scott Kinsey is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Katisse Buckinhgam on sax/flute/vox, Jimmy Earl on bass, and Gary Novak on drums. The West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band is at Vibrato in Bel Air with guest vocalist Melissa Morgan. Pianist Sam Hirsh is at Sam First near LAX. Guitarist Will Brahm is at 1881 in Pasadena. Saxophonist Ian Rapien is at The Grape in Ventura. 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. Saxophonist Bryan McCann is at Cafe Fiore in Ventura.
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