Jazz across SoCal highlights this week include Vijay Iyer, Wynton Marsalis, Veronica Swift, Bob Reynolds, Scott Kinsey, Oscar Hernandez, David Murray, Nate Smith + Kinfolk, Shai Golan, Maria Puga Lareo & Bob Sheppard, Immanuel Wilkins, the West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band, Los Angeles Jazz Quartet, Paul McCallum, Javier Santiago, and Dean Mucetti & Rhythm Real.
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 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 Jazz Town 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. Brazilian guitarist Celso Salim and harmonica player Darryl Carriere are at Catalina in Hollywood. Saxophonist Ian Rapien is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Maria Schafer is at Garcons de Cafe in downtown L.A. Saxophonist Garrett Becker is at the Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village. 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. Jumpin Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. Producer Debra Graff’s latest livestream benefit for The Innocence Project includes vocalists Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim and Gayle La Rone.
Thursday 4/6 – Bob Reynolds at The Baked Potato
Saxophonist Bob Reynolds is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Ruslan Sirota on keys, Janek Gwizdala on bass, and Gene Coye on drums. Saxophonist Shai Golan is at Sam First near LAX. Pianist Javier Santiago is at The Paramount in East L.A. Guitarist Dori Amarillo is at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood. Trumpeter Tony Guerrero is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Bassist Putter Smith is at The Merc in Temecula. Drummer Jose Perez is at the Cara Hotel in Los Feliz. Keyboardist David Garfield is at Bogie’s in Westlake Village. Drummer Danny Seraphine & CTA are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Trumpeter/vocalist Johnny Britt is at Catalina in Hollywood. Australian vocalist Michelle Nicole begins a two-night (Thu-Fri) run at the Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Vocalist Maria Schafer is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. The SicNarf big band is at The Grape in Ventura. Hotel San Claudio with keyboardist Mark de Clive-Lowe is at the Lodge Room in Highland Park. The Jazz Cartel Quartet is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at Daddy Diamonds in Hollywood. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. 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 4/7 – Oscar Hernandez at Sam First
Pianist Oscar Hernandez is at Sam First near LAX with Justo Almario on sax/flute, Rene Camacho on bass, and Andy Sanesi on drums. Drummer Nate Smith + Kinfolk are at the Cal Poly Spanos Theatre in San Luis Obispo. Vocalist Veronica Swift begins a two-night (Fri-Sat) run at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Maria Puga Lareo is at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood with saxophonist Bob Sheppard. Pianist John Proulx’s quartet opens for vocalist Seth MacFarlane’s big band at Vibrato in Bel Air. Drummer Charles Ruggerio is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Angie Wells is at the View Music Bar in Torrance. Australian vocalist Michelle Nicole is at the Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Guitarist Carl Verheyen is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Purple Gums including trumpeter Bobby Bradford is at The World Stage in South L.A. Saxophonist Lorenzo Ferrero is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Vocalist Melanie Taylor is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Flutist Lori Bell plays a late afternoon show at The Conrad in La Jolla. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. 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 David Arnay is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena.
Saturday 4/8 – Veronica Swift at Catalina Jazz Club
Vocalist Veronica Swift is at Catalina in Hollywood for the second of two nights (Fri-Sat), backed by Carey Frank on piano, Max Gerl on bass, and Brian Viglione on drums. Drummer Anthony Fung is at Sam First near LAX. Pianist Josh Nelson and bassist Karl McComas-Reichl are at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood. Guitarist Paul McCallum is at The Grape in Ventura. The California Jazz Foundation’s Give The Band A Hand Annual Gala Dinner is at the Omni Hotel in downtown L.A. Keyboardist Don Randi & Quest are at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. The Beaucoup Brass Band is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Pianist Edward Gabrielyan and trumpeter Ben Delgado are at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Saxophonist Tim Shaghoian is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Saxophonist Derek Douget is at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. Vocalists Dolores Scozzesi and Lauren White are at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Guitarist/vocalist Phillip Sayce is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Strada Swing is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Keyboardist Brian Simpson is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. 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 Gary Matsumoto is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Mambo Craze Cabaret is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A.
Sunday 4/9 – 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. Drummer Rodolfo Zuniga opens for pianist Sam Hirsh’s trio and jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Pianist Chris Dawson leads a trio at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Santa Monica in an early evening show. 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. The Jazz Cartel plays a brunch at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Saxophonist Louis Van Taylor has the early Sunday brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach.
Monday 4/10 – Jerry Vivino at The Baked Potato
Saxophonist/vocalist Jerry Vivino is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Andy Langham on keys, John Leftwich on bass, and Andy Sanesi on drums. Saxophonist Vinny Golia is at ETA in Highland Park. Trumpeter Adolfo Acosta guests with the SBCC Monday Madness Jazz Band at SOhO in Santa Barbara. 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.
Tuesday 4/11 – Mark Turner Jam Session at Sam First
Saxophonist Mark Turner leads a jazz jam session at Sam First near LAX with Jermaine Paul on bass and Justin Brown on drums. Vocalist Sal Valentinetti is with Dave Damiani & The No Vacancy Orchestra at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Natalie Jacob opens for saxophonist Dennis Mitcheltree at TRiP in Santa Monica. The Jazz Butchers are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Courtney Lemmon is at La Puglia in Santa Monica with pianist George Kahn. Vocalist Sharron Moore is at Catalina in Hollywood. 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 Jazz Town Band is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. Leanna & The Jazz Collective are at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. 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. Vocalist Keri Kelsey hosts an open mic at The Gardenia in West Hollywood.
Wednesday 4/12 – Goldberg/Rogers/Harland at the Athenaeum Library
Pianist Aaron Goldberg, bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Eric Harland are at the Athenaeum Library in La Jolla. Bassist Mauricio Morales is at Sam First near LAX. Jason Goldman’s 7Teen Big Band is at Vibrato in Bel Air with trumpeter/vocalist Benny Benack III. Saxophonist Doug Webb is at the La Sierra Troesh Conference Center in Riverside. Bassist Stu Hamm is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist Will Brahm is at 1881 in Pasadena. Vocalist Sharon Marie Cline is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Columbian pianist/singer Jesus Molina is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Finnish bassist/vocalist Kaisa Maensivu is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalists Aviva Diamond and Karen Celeste Cruz host a jazz singer showcase at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood. Guitarist Louis Valenzuela and trumpeter Matt Hall are at the Jazz Lounge in San Diego for the first of two nights (Wed-Thu). Vocalist Karine da Silva is at Garcons de Cafe in downtown L.A. 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.
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