About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of August 28, 2023

August ends and September opens with a SoCal jazz week including John Daversa, Poncho Sanchez, Chico Pinheiro, The Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra, Jay Jennings, Guinga, The Marlonious Jazz Orchestra, Dale Fielder, Dwight Trible, Karl McComas-Reichl, Angie Wells, Paul McCallum, and Bill Cantos.

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 8/28 – Marlonious Jazz Orchestra at The Write-Off Room

The Marlonious Jazz Orchestra led by bassist Marlon Martinez is at The Write-Off Room in Studio City. Coevality is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Trumpeter Marcus Gilmore-Gresham opens for the Tom Kubis Big Band at the Gaslamp in Long Beach. Vocalist Sharon Marie Cline is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Trombonist Joey Sellers leads the Saddleback College Jazz Faculty at the McKinney Theatre in Mission Viejo. Keyboardist Greg Manning is at the Festival Of Arts in Laguna Beach. 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. 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. Vocalist Veronique Forget is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego.

Tuesday 8/29 – Bill Cantos at the Festival Of Arts

Pianist/vocalist Bill Cantos is at the Festival Of Arts in Laguna Beach with Hussain Jiffry on bass, John Ferraro on drums, and guest pianist Mari Falcone. Guitarist Dean Grech is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Percussionist Joey De Leon is at the Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A. The Open Orbit Orchestra is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Vocalist Tina Wilcox is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Pianist Mike Wofford is at the Manhattan in La Jolla. Pianist Sam Barsh is at Shoo Shoo Baby in downtown L.A. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. The Brig Band is at The Brig in Venice. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley hosts a jazz jam at General Lee’s in Chinatown. Supasoul is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena. The Baked Potato hosts a four-act showcase night in Studio City.

Wednesday 8/30 – Karl McComas-Reichl at Sam First

Bassist Karl McComas-Reichl is at Sam First near LAX with Joshua White on piano and Christian Euman on drums. Saxophonist Katja Rieckermann is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Saxophonist Alex Johnson leads a sextet tribute to the music of Art Blakey at the Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia hosts a jam session at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood. 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. Drummer Davey Miller is at Topa Topa Brewing in downtown Ventura.  The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. Vocalist Natalie Mendoza is at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A. Jumpin Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. French vocal group Paris Chansons is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at Daddy Diamond in Hollywood. Pianist Ted Howe is at On The Thirty in Sherman Oaks.

Thursday 8/31 – John Daversa Progressive Big Band at The Baked Potato

Trumpeter John Daversa’s Progressive Big Band opens a four-night (Thu-Sun) run at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Trumpeter Jay Jennings is at Sam First near LAX for the first of two nights (Thu-Fri). Brazilian guitarist Guinga is at 2220 Arts+ Archives in downtown L.A. Keyboardist Scott Wilkie is at the Festival Of Arts in Laguna Beach. Trumpeter Skip Spiro’s Jazz/Blues Project is at The Grape in Ventura. Guitarist Dave Murdy is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Vocalist Natalie Mendoza is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Salsa Meets Jazz at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Alexis Joi is at The Merc in Temecula. Keyboardist/vocalist Tim Hockenberry is at Vibrato in Bel Air. JazzZone at the Pasadena Senior Center in Pasadena. Pianist Valentina Shelton is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Four And More is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. 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. Vocalist Andrea Miller is at Sebastiani’s in Huntington Beach. Keyboardist Michael Ragonese hosts a jam at the Rhythm Room in downtown L.A. Vocalist Maria De La Vega & The Wayward Five are at Ocean Prime in Beverly Hills. 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. Vocalist Roman Palacios is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Bassist Teddy Bang is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City.

Friday 9/1 – Poncho Sanchez at Catalina

Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at Catalina in Hollywood for the first of three nights (Fri-Sun).  Trumpeter John Daversa’s Progressive Big Band is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Trumpeter Jay Jennings is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Dwight Trible’s Cosmic Vibrations are at The World Stage in downtown L.A. Keyboardist Julius Rodriguez has the free Friday jazz show at LACMA in West L.A. Guitarist Julian Coryell is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Vi Jordan is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Flutist Nori Tani is at the Conference Room in Playa Vista. Pianist Anthony Smith is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with vocalist Santino Sgambelluri. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at Papille Gustative in Santa Monica.  Vocalist Melba Joyce 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. Drummer Mark San Filippo is at the Barkley Restaurant in South Pasadena. Pianist Bruce Baker is at the Shade Hotel Sea Level Restaurant in Redondo Beach. Pianist Allen Takatsuka is at the Zinc Cafe & Market in Laguna Beach. The Route 66 Trio is at Bourbon Steak in Glendale. Drummer Issak Weatherwax is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. The Catalina Combo is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena.

Saturday 9/2 – Chico Pinheiro at Sam First

Guitarist Chico Pinheiro is at Sam First near LAX for the first of two nights (Sat-Sun) with Vardan Ovsepian on piano, Dave Robaire on bass, and Clarence Penn on drums. Saxophonist Dale Fielder debuts a new CD at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Guitarist Paul McCallum is at The Grape in Ventura. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at Catalina in Hollywood. Trumpeter John Daversa’s Progressive Big Band is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Natalie Mendoza is at Vibrato in Bel Air. JazzZone is at Roscoe’s Jazz Lounge in Long Beach with violinist Yvette Deveraux. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with vocalist Kaylee Daughtry. Trumpeter Joshua Brown is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Saxophonist Kirk Whalum headlines Day One of the Jazz On The Creek festival at the Market Creek Amphitheater in San Diego. Ella Swings is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Gabrielito y La Verdad has the free Saturday Latin show at Hancock Park in West L.A. 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. Flutist Holly Hofmann is at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. Pianist Bruce Baker is at the Shade Hotel Sea Level Restaurant in Redondo Beach. Vocalist Sylvia Rodriguez is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. Guitarist Michael Paik is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Tino Productions is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. MaQui is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.

Sunday 9/3 – Pan Afrikan People Arkestra at Zebulon

The Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra is at Zebulon in Silverlake. Trumpeter John Daversa’s Progressive Big Band is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at Catalina in Hollywood. Guitarist Chico Pinheiro is at Sam First near LAX.  Vocalist Angie Wells is at Vibrato in Bel Air.  Drummer Marcello Carelli is at The York in Highland Park. JazzZone does an evening of Latin jazz at Roscoe’s Jazz Lounge in Long Beach.  Guitarist Riner Scivally is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist George Kahn is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Guitarist Norman Brown headlines Day Two of the Jazz On The Creek festival at the Market Creek Amphitheater in San Diego. Drummer Bryan Cabrera at The Drake in Laguna Beach with pianist Ron Kobayashi. Pianist Mike Wofford is at the Manhattan in La Jolla. Vocalist Liela Avila is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Guitarist Jacques Lesure is at Lavender Blue in Inglewood. Pianist Robert Turner is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Pianist Allen Takatsuka is at the Zinc Cafe & Market in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Rose Gales hosts a vocal jam session at The World Stage in South L.A. Guitarist Sam Shepherd plays an afternoon jazz brunch at Jack’s in Dana Point. Bassist Leslie Baker does the afternoon brunch at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Vocalist Lia Booth has the early brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach.

Monday 9/4 – Todd Hunter w/Dionne Warwick at Urban Press Winery

Pianist Todd Hunter celebrates a CD release at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank with a special appearance by vocalist Dionne Warwick.  Guitarist Jeff Parker is at ETA in Highland Park.  Pianist Tommy Gannon 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. Trio Renacimiento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A. Guitarist Ken Song is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Harry Selvin Orchestra is at the Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park.

Tuesday 9/5 – Judy Wexler at Vibrato

Vocalist Judy Wexler is at Vibrato in Bel Air with Jeff Colella on piano, Danny Janklow on sax, Brian Swartz on trumpet, Gabe Davis on bass, and Steve Hass on drums. Saxophonist Ian Roller is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Elaine Gibbs is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Sam First near LAX hosts its regular Tuesday night jam session, this week led by pianist Gerald Clayton.  Flutist Lori Bell is at the Senses Bistro in San Diego. Guitarist Dean Grech is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Guitarist Shea Welsh is at TRiP in Santa Monica. Pianist Sam Barsh is at Shoo Shoo Baby 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 Jazz Town Band is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. 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. Supasoul is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 9/6 – Nicole McCabe’s Lennie Tristano Project at Sam First

Saxophonist Nicole McCabe’s Lennie Tristano Project is at Sam First near LAX with Matt Stubbs on clarinet, John Escreet on piano, Logan Kane on bass, and Jonathan Pinson on drums. Keyboardist Scott Kinsey is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Jasmine Tommaso will be at Catalina in Hollywood celebrating a CD release with the San Gabriel Seven and guitarist Lorenzo Grassi. Trumpeter Byron Stripling and organist Bobby Floyd are at Bistango in Irvine. Drummer Ilya Dynov is at The Grape in Ventura. Drummer Bernie Dresel’s “BERN” will be at The Write-Off Room in Studio City. Saxophonist Alex Hahn leads the monthly Sound Dhaba Youth Jam at the Artbug Gallery in downtown L.A. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Trumpeter Julien Knowles leads a jam session at The York in Highland Park. 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 Topa Topa Brewing in downtown Ventura. Eternity Jazz is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Vocalist Sylvia Rodriguez is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. Vocalist Lisa Andrea Torres is at Garcons de Cafe in downtown L.A. Saxophonist Bryan McCann is at Cafe Fiore in Ventura.