About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of May 8, 2023

SoCal jazz highlights this week include Joe La Barbera, Lounge Art Ensemble, Jazz At The Ballroom, Nate Smith & Mark Guiliana, Arto Tuncboyaciyan, William Parker, One Shot Deal, Aubrey Logan, Danny Janklow, Tierney Sutton, Connie Han, Joshua White, Freda Payne, Michael Carvin, and Cathy Segal-Garcia.

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 5/8 – Sarcastic Fringehead at The Baked Potato

Sarcastic Fringehead with vocalist Janis Mann is at The Baked Potato in Studio City, featuring Brandon Fields on sax, Andy Langham on keys, Mike Gurrola on bass, and Gary Novak on drums. Trumpeter Darrell Leonard’s Line-Up big band is at The Write-Off Room in North Hollywood. Saxophonist David Binney opens for guitarist Adam Ratner at Lonestar in downtown L.A. Bassist Mark Dresser does a CD release at UCSD’s The Loft in La Jolla. 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. 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. Guitarist Ken Song is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist/vocalist Ray Briz is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Saxophonist Tim Shahogian is at ETA in Highland Park. The Saddleback College Jazz Lab Ensemble is at the McKinney Theatre in Mission Viejo. The SBCC Jazz Combos are at SOhO in Santa Barbara.

Tuesday 5/9 – Nate Smith & Mark Guiliana at Zebulon

Drummers Nate Smith & Mark Guiliana team at Zebulon in Silverlake. Saxophonist Katja Rieckermann is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Marsha Bartenetti is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Michelle Coltrane is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Pianist Gerald Clayton hosts a jazz jam at Sam First near LAX. Corcovado with vocalist Natalie Jacob opens for saxophonist Dennis Mitcheltree at TRiP in Santa Monica. Pianist John di Martino is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Keyboardist Sam Barsh is at Shoo Shoo Baby in downtown L.A. Percussionist Joey De Leon is at Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Shulman is 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 5/10 – Arto Tuncboyaciyan at Catalina

Armenian percussionist/vocalist Arto Tuncboyaciyan is at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist/trombonist Aubrey Logan is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Bassist Or Bareket is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Maiya Sykes is at Seven Degrees in Laguna Beach. Trumpeter Joe Terry is at the Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village.  Saxophonist Greg Vail is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Guitarist/vocalist Rafael Moreira is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. 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. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Marguaret Love & Her Lovettes are at Seven Grand in downtown L.A.

Thursday 5/11 – Danny Janklow Elevation Band at Sam First

Saxophonist Danny Janklow is at Sam First near LAX with Andrew Renfroe on guitar, Javier Santiago on keys, Jermaine Paul on bass, and Jonathan Pinson on drums. Jazz At The Ballroom presents “Get Out Of Town” at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. Pianist Connie Han is at UCSD’s The Loft in La Jolla. Vocalist/trombonist Aubrey Logan is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Saxophonist Vinny Golia is at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood. Vocalist Catte Adams is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. The Cal State Fullerton Jazz Orchestra with pianist Bill Cunliffe is at The Muck in Fullerton.  Saxophonist Benn Clatworthy is at Semi Tropic Wines in Costa Mesa. Blanco Diablo is at Jameson’s Pub in Culver City.  Pianist Markus Burger is at The Merc in Temecula. Pianist Sabine Pothier is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Blinky Williams is at Catalina in Hollywood. Keyboardist/vocalist Kirk Covington is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. 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 with guest vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia. 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. 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 5/12 – Jazz At The Ballroom at the Skirball Cultural Center

Jazz At The Ballroom presents “Get Out Of Town” featuring vocalists Niki Haris & Olivia Chindamo, Adrian Cunnigham on sax, Kornrad Paszkduzki on piano, Alex Frank on bass, and Ryan Shaw on drums. One Shot Deal plays the music of Frank Zappa at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Performances a la Carte returns in Pasadena at the Neighborhood UU Church with a program dedicated to the music of Burt Bacharach. Vocalist Tierney Sutton is at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. Drummer Joe La Barbera is at Sam First near LAX. Guitarist Allen Hinds is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Saxophonist William Parker leads a trio at 2220 Arts + Archives in downtown L.A. for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Saxophonist Daniel Rotem is at LACMA in West L.A. for the free Friday jazz series. Vocalist/trombonist Aubrey Logan is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Organist Carey Frank is at the Grand Central Market in downtown L.A. Drummer Al Williams is at The World Stage in South L.A. Composer Alan Chan’s Moo-Sic Group is at the St. Barnabas Harmony Room in Eagle Rock. Vocalist Hailey Reinhart is at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills. 6 Beats Apart is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Sacha Boutros is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Flutist Eric Evans is at Golden Island in San Diego. Vocalist Erin Stevenson is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist Issac Wilson is at Libretto in Paso Robles. 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.  Pianist Chris Dawson is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Paris Chansons are at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Tasha Taylor is at Vibrato in Bel Air. The Dave Stephens Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.

Saturday 5/13 – Joe La Barbera at Sam First

Drummer Joe La Barbera is at Sam First near LAX for the second of two nights (Fri-Sat) celebrating a CD release with Bob Sheppard on sax, Julien Knowles on trumpet, Bill Cunliffe on piano, and Jonathan Richards on bass. Saxophonist William Parker leads a trio at 2220 Arts + Archives in downtown L.A. Pianist Joshua White plays the music of Rodgers & Hart at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Drummer Bernie Dresel’s BBB big band is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Freda Payne is at Catalina in Hollywood. Trumpeter Tony Guerrero is at Vibrato in Bel Air with vocalist Lia Booth. Vocalist Sidney Jacobs is at Boston Court in Pasadena. Saxophonist Nick Gomez is at Collage in San Pedro. Caravana is at the St. Barnabas Harmony Room in Eagle Rock. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Pianist Issac Wilson is at Libretto in Paso Robles.  Bassist Karim Yengsep is at Paragon Cafe in Costa Mesa.  Strada Swing is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena.  Black Diamonds are at Azo Vino in Covina. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with vocalist Dave Scott. 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/vocalist Peter Smith is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Guitarist/vocalist Phillip Sayce is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Mambo Craze Cabaret is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A.

Sunday 5/14 – Lounge Art Ensemble at Mount Wilson Observatory

The Lounge Art Ensemble is at the Mount Wilson Observatory for two afternoon performances featuring Peter Erskine on drums, Bob Sheppard on sax, and Darek Oles on bass. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia & The Moment open for pianist Sam Hirsh’s trio and jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Drummer Michael Carvin concludes his Sunday afternoon residency series at the El Portal Theatre Monroe Forum in North Hollywood. Big Trippin is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Nita Whitaker signs songs of Natalie Cole at Catalina in Hollywood. Luke Carlsen & The Fresh Rhythm Big Band play a pair of afternoon shows at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Vocalist Andrea Miller is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Jessy J is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Vocalist Dan Olivo is at The York in Highland Park. Vocalist Mindy Austin is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Pepper Moons are at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A.   Pianist Mike Wofford is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. Vocalist Liela Avila is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Shulman is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Guitarist Jacques Lesure is at Lavender Blue in Inglewood. Vocalist Judy Wexler has the Sunday afternoon brunch at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. The Jazz Cartel plays a brunch at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Saxophonist Nick Gomez has the early Sunday brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach.

Monday 5/15 – Dave Slonaker Big Band at The Write-Off Room

Composer/arranger Dave Slonaker’s big band is at The Write-Off Room in Studio City. Guitarist Ned Evett is at The Baked Potato in Studio City.  Organist Will Blades is at ETA in Highland Park.  Vibraphonist Jason Taylor 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. 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. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Guitarist Ken Song is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena.   Trumpeter Sarah Kramer is at the Oracle Tavern in downtown L.A.

Tuesday 5/16 – Jason Harnell Two Keyboard Quartet at The Baked Potato

Drummer Jason Harnell is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Josh Nelson and Gary Fukushima on keys and Michael Mull on sax. Trumpeter Jens Lindemann and the Matt Catingub JazzPops Orchestra are at Catalina in Hollywood. Pianist Gerald Clayton hosts a jazz jam at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Sharon Marie Cline is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist/vocalist Davide Cerreta is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. The Angel Town Combo is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Shulman is 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.  Saxophonist Justin Chart is at Macallans Public House in Brea.  Guitarist Mark Leggett is at TRiP in Santa Monica.

Wednesday 5/17 – VDE Big Band at Vibrato

Drummer Kevin van den Elzen’s VDE Big Band is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Bassist Mauricio Morales is at The Paramount in East L.A. Drummer Benjamin Ring is at Sam First near LAX. Drummer Charles Ruggerio is at The Baked Potato in Studio City playing the music of Thelonious Monk.  Drummer Jimmy Branly is at 1881 in Pasadena. Bassist Billy Mohler is at ETA in Highland Park.  Estilo y Gracia is at the Cara Hotel in Los Feliz. Saxophonist Randal Fisher is at the Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village. Vocalist Lia Booth 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. Drummer Davey Miller is at Copa Copa Brewing in downtown Ventura. Jumpin Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood.