About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of October 23, 2023

Jazz across SoCal this week includes Pat Metheny, The Pacific Jazz Orchestra, Richard Bona, Kris Davis, Gordon Goodwin, Miho Hazana & M_Unit, Larry Goldings, Jamael Dean, One Shot Deal, Josh Nelson, Will Brahm, Aaron Janik, Adam Hersh, and Yuko Mabuchi.

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 10/23 – Aaron Janik at The Baked Potato

Trumpeter Aaron Janik is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Micki Miller on vocals, Chase Jackson on vibes, Colin Cook on guitar, Julian Pollack and Luca Mendoza on keys, Gene Coye on drums, and Joe Cleveland on bass. Vocalist Allison Adams Tucker leads a group of female vocalists and instrumentalists in concert at Park & Market in San Diego. Saxophonist Eric Marienthal is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Trumpeter Paul Litteral celebrates a CD release at The Write-Off Room in Studio City with guest vocalist Angela O’Neill. The Tom Kubis Big Band is at the Gaslamp in Long Beach. Guitarist Riner Scivally is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Christopher Linman is at The Drake 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. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Drummer Issak Weatherwax is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. The Santa Monica College Jazz Ensemble is at the SMC Performing Arts Center Music Hall.

Tuesday 10/24 – Adam Hersh at Sam First

Pianist Adam Hersh is at Sam First near LAX with Jermaine Paul on bass, Myles Martin on drums, and Shai Golan on sax. Pianist Larry Goldings is at Vibrato in Bel Air with tap dancer Melinda Sullivan. Vocalist Michelle Coltrane is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Vocalist Natalie Jacob celebrates a birthday at TRiP in Santa Monica. Pianist Reka Parker is at Dizzy’s in San Diego. The Barclay Jazz Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach with vocalist Crystal Clulee. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Bassist Oskar Cartaya is at Del Milanese in Los Feliz. Pianist Sam Barsh is at Shoo Shoo Baby in downtown Los Angeles. Pianist Mike Wofford is at the Manhattan in La Jolla. Trombonist Matt Hall is at Seven Grand in San Diego. 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. Trumpeter John Reynolds is at Madison On Park in San Diego. Supasoul is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Rabbi Blue is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena. The Baked Potato hosts a six-band Showcase Night in Studio City.

Wednesday 10/25 – One Shot Deal at The Baked Potato

One Shot Deal opens a three-night (Wed-Fri) run at The Baked Potato in Studio City playing the music of Frank Zappa featuring Scheila Gonzalez on sax/vocals, Ben Thomas on trumpet/vocals, Joe Travers on drums,, Pete Griffin on bass, Jamie Kime on guitar, and Billy Hulting on percussion. Pianist Josh Nelson is at Sam First near LAX. Pianist Yuko Mabuchi is at Catalina in Hollywood. Harriet Tubman and Oceans And split a bill at Zebulon in Silverlake. Drummer Jimmy Branly is at 1881 in Pasadena. Vocalist Lynn Cardona is at the Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia leads a jam session at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood. Guitarist Bruce Forman and vocalist Teresa James are at The Write-Off Room in Studio City. Pianist/vocalist Aimee Nolte and vocalist Leonard Patton are at the Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Guitarist/vocalist Teka is at The Grape in Ventura. Saxophonist Jerry Mandel is at Bistango in Irvine. Drummer Tom Dante is at Skyloft in Laguna Beach. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley is at The Association in downtown L.A. Vocalist Sylvia Rodriguez is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. Jumpin Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Paris Chansons are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist Danny Anaya is at Garcons de Cafe in downtown L.A.

Thursday 10/26 – Kris Davis at Sam First

Pianist Kris Davis is at Sam First near LAX for the first of two nights (Thu-Fri) with Eric Revis on bass and Johnathan Blake on drums. Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band is at the Chapman Musco Center in Orange. One Shot Deal is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Keyboardist Diego Gaeta is at The District By GS in South L.A. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood. Pianist/vocalist Bill Cantos is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Vocalist Dave Damiani & The No Vacancy Orchestra are at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Drummer Al Williams is at The Merc in Temecula. The Peter Myers Jazz Orchestra is at Bogie’s in Westlake Village. Vocalist Maria Schafer is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Lauren Wild is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Trombonist John Egizi hosts a jazz jam at the Copa Cabana in Ventura. Vocalist Lynn Cardona is at Porterhouse in El Segundo. Pianist/vocalist Peter Smith 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. 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. Guitarist Michael Paik is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Bassist Teddy Bang is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. MaQui is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.

Friday 10/27 – Richard Bona at Catalina Jazz Club

Bassist Richard Bona begins a two-night (Fri-Sat) run at Catalina in Hollywood. Tubaist Theon Cross opens for pianist Jamael Dean at the Lodge Room in Highland Park. Violinist Mat Maneri and saxophonist Ennis Harris split a bill at 2220 Arts + Archives in downtown L.A. Guitarist Will Brahm is at the St. Barnabas Harmony Room in Eagle Rock. Guitarist Pat Metheny is at the Barclay Theatre in Irvine. Arranger Chris Walden’s Pacific Jazz Orchestra with guest vocalist Ledisi and saxophonist Ben Wendel is at The Wallis in Beverly Hills. Vocalist Janis Mann has the free Friday jazz show at LACMA in West L.A. Pianist Jon Mayer is at the Santa Monica College Music Hall. Pianist Uziel Colon celebrates a CD release at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood. Pianist Daniel Szabo is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Saxophonist Brian Levy is at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Flutist Holly Hofmann offers a tribute to bassist Ray Brown at the La Jolla Community Center in La Jolla. Pianist Kris Davis is at Sam First near LAX. One Shot Deal is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Brenna Whitaker is at Vibrato in Bel Air. The World Stage Big Band is at The World Stage in South L.A. Vocalist Claude Hall is at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Organist Carey Frank is at the Grand Central Market in downtown L.A. Vocalist Melanie Taylor is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Vocalist Maria de la Vega & The Wayward Five are at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Liz Callaway is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. Guitarist Daniel Mandrychenko is at Collage in San Pedro. Flutist/vocalist Cobby Brzeski is at Books & Records in San Diego. Vocalist Kaylee Daughtery is at Golden Island in San Diego. Saxophonist Dave Victorino is at Azo Vino in Covina. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at Wolfsglen in Westwood. Pianist Chris Dawson is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Drummer Joel Taylor is at 1881 in Pasadena. The SoCal Jazz Collective is at the OC Fish Grill in Irvine. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells with vocalist Chris Bennett. 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. The Route 66 Trio is at Bourbon Steak in Glendale. Guitarist Michael Paik is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. The Catalina Combo is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Douglas Roegiers is at the Hawg Heaven BBQ & Gastropub in Pasadena. The Euphoria Brass Band is at Seven Grand in San Diego.

Saturday 10/28 – Pacific Jazz Orchestra w/Ledisi & Ben Wendel at The Wallis

Arranger Chris Walden debuts the new 40-piece Pacific Jazz Orchestra (Fri-Sat) at The Wallis in Beverly Hills, with guest vocalist Ledisi and saxophonist Ben Wendel – the Friday evening show is followed by a Saturday matinee. Pianist Larry Goldings is at Sam First near LAX. Composer Miho Hazama & M_Unit are at the Segerstrom Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa. The all-women Next Jazz Legacy Showcase opens for flutist Nicole Mitchell at REDCAT in downtown L.A. Bassist Richard Bona is at Catalina in Hollywood. Pianist Tamir Hendelman is at Bacchus’ Kitchen in Pasadena. Drummer Tina Raymond is at The York in Highland Park. Pianist/vocalist Bill Cantos is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist Pat Metheny is at The Magnolia in El Cajon. Drummer Dan Schnelle is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Vocalist Liz Callaway is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. Vocalist Lisa Andrea Torres is at the Little Victory Theater in Burbank. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Strada Swing is at the Hawg Heaven BBQ & Gastropub in Pasadena. Ella Swings is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Garners are at Books & Records in San Diego. The Jazz Cartel is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Jessy J is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist/vocalist John Proulx is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena.  Pianist Marc LeBrun is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. 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. Pianist Bruce Baker is at the Shade Hotel Sea Level Restaurant in Redondo Beach. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. The Sultans Of Swing are at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. Guitarist Michael Paik is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Dean Mora & His Haunted Orchestra offer a Halloween celebration at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A.  Black Diamonds are at Azo Vino in Covina.

Sunday 10/29 – Pat Metheny at CAP UCLA Royce Hall

Guitarist Pat Metheny plays a solo evening at CAP UCLA Royce Hall in Westwood. Bassist Billy Mohler opens for pianist Todd Cochran with special guest saxophonist Bennie Maupin at REDCAT in downtown L.A. for the closing night of the 2023 Angel City Jazz Festival. Composer Miho Hazama & M_Unit are at the Aratani Theatre in downtown L.A. Pianist Josh Nelson in at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego.  Drummer Jimmy Branly is at The York in Highland Park.  Saxophonist Nick Gomez and vocalist Maria Schafer are at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. The CSUN Jazz Combos open for pianist Sam Hirsh’s trio and jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Guitarist Louis Valenzuela is at Books & Records in San Diego. Guitarist Peter White is at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach with saxophonists Mindi Abair and Vincent Ingala for an afternoon show. Special EFX is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist Mike Wofford is at the Manhattan in La Jolla. Guitarist Ken Song is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Liela Avila is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Guitarist Jacques Lesure is at Lavender Blue in Inglewood. Pianist Irving Flores is at Madison On Park in San Diego. Pianist Robert Turner is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Vocalist Beth Rohde leads a jazz jam at Barsha in Hermosa Beach. Vocalist Rose Gales hosts a vocal jam session at The World Stage in South L.A. Bassist Leslie Baker hosts the afternoon brunch at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Guitarist Sam Shepherd plays an afternoon jazz brunch at Jack’s in Dana Point. Vocalist Elaine Dame has the early brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. Keyboardist/vocalist Freddie Ravel is at Vibrato in Bel Air.  Pianist Andrea Caselli plays an afternoon show at the Coruce Winery in Lancaster.

Monday 10/30 – Coevality at The Baked Potato

Coevality is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Andy Prado on drums, Derrick Elliott on bass, Colin Cook and John Reicher on guitars, and Cole Riddle on keys. Guitarist Pat Metheny is at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. Vocalist Elaine Dame is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Billy Vera & The Beaters are at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Guitarist Riner Scivally is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. 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. Drummer Issak Weatherwax is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood.

Tuesday 10/31 – Joe Travers at The Baked Potato

Drummer Joe Travers is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Toshi Yanagi on guitar, Jennifer Jo Oberle on bass, Eric Doyer on guitar/vocals, and Sarah Contreras on keys. Vocalist Marissa Gomez is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Vocalist Crystal Clulee is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Bassist Oskar Cartaya is at Del Milanese in Los Feliz. Vocalist Slim Man is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. 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. Trumpeter John Reynolds is at Madison On Park in San Diego. Trombonist Matt Hall is at Seven Grand in San Diego. 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 11/1 – Dan Rosenboom at Sam First

Trumpeter Dan Rosenboom is at Sam First near LAX with John Escreet on piano, Billy Mohler on bass, and Anthony Fung on drums. Keyboardist Mark de Clive-Lowe is at the Townhouse in Venice. Vocalist Jamie Davis and drummer Clayton Cameron lead a quintet at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Simona Premazzi and saxophonist Kyle Nasser are at the Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Guitarist Andrew Synowiec is at Lost Chord Guitars in Solvang. Vocalist Tim Hockenberry is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalists Barb Bailey and George Bugatti are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Saxophonist Greg Vail is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Brenda Lee Eager is at Catalina in Hollywood. Trumpeter Julien Knowles leads a jam session at The York in Highland Park. Drummer Tom Dante is at Skyloft in Laguna Beach. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley is at The Association in downtown L.A. The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. Guitarist Michael Paik is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Vocalist Sylvia Rodriguez is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City.  The Barclay Theatre Jazz Band is at Bistango in Irvine.