About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of October 30, 2023

October ends and November opens with SoCal jazz highlights including Bob James, Rachel Eckroth, Andrew Synowiec, Dan Rosenboom, John Storie, Jacques Lesure, David Garfield, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Coevality, Blanco Diablo, Kenny G, and Sunday’s five-act The Scene: Volume 1 at the Hotel Cafe.

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 10/30 – 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. Organist Will Blades is at ETA in Highland Park. 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. Drummer Kevin Kanner hosts a jam session at Sam First near LAX. 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. Drummer Matt Gordy is at The Grape in Ventura. 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. Saxophonist Robert Kyle and guitarist Riner Scivally are at Roe Seafood in Long Beach. Vocalist Tim Hockenberry is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Saxophonist Kenny G is at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga. 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.

Thursday 11/2 – John Storie at Sam First

Guitarist John Storie is at Sam First near LAX with Josh Nelson on piano, Mike Gurrola on bass, and Mark Ferber on drums. Guitarist Jacques Lesure is at The Miracle Theater in Inglewood. Guitarist Ron Eschete is at Macallan’s Public House in Brea. Steam Down is at Venice West in Venice. The Hot Club Of Los Angeles is at The Write-Off Room in Studio City. Drummer Matt Johnson is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Vocalist Luke Carlsen is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Yuko Mabuchi is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Saxophonist Nick Gomez is at The Merc in Temecula. The SicNarf big band is at The Grape in Ventura. Saxophonist Kenny G is at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Bassist/vocalist Marco Mendoza is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vibroso is at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Robert Davi is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Lynn Cardona is at Porterhouse in El Segundo. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Four And More is at Casey’s Tavern 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.

Friday 11/3 – Rachel Eckroth at Sam First

Keyboardist Rachel Eckroth celebrates an album release over the first of two nights (Fri-Sat) at Sam First near LAX, backed by Billy Mohler on bass, Andrew Renfroe on guitar, and Tina Raymond on drums.  Guitarist Allen Hinds is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Seth MacFarlane fronts a big band at Vibrato near Bel Air. Drummer Don Littleton is at The World Stage in South L.A. Guitarist Eric Wesling is at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Guitarist Andrew Synowiec is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Veronique Forget is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Pianist Billy Stritch is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. Saxophonist Nicole McCabe is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Keyboardist/vocalist Frank McComb is at Catalina in Hollywood. Saxophonist Kenny G is at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez. Vocalist Janice Anderson is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga.  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 Lee Hartley. Pianist Ron Kobayashi is at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach.   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 Hawg Heaven BBQ & Gastropub in Pasadena. Guitarist Robin Henkel is at Golden Island in San Diego. Pianist Sue Palmer is at Books & Records in San Diego.  Vocalist Maria de le Vega & The Wayward Five are at 208 Rodeo in Beverly Hills.

Saturday 11/4 – Andrew Synowiec at The Baked Potato

Guitarist Andrew Synowiec is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Carey Frank on organ, Jorgen Carlsson on bass, Gary Novak on drums, and Pete Korpela on percussion. Keyboardist Bob James begins a two-night (Sat-Sun) run at Catalina in Hollywood. Keyboardist David Garfield is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Keyboardist Rachel Eckroth celebrates an album release at Sam First near LAX. Trumpeter Curtis Taylor is at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Vocalist Matt Mauser is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Incendio is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist Billy Stritch is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. Vocalist Kenshaka Ali is at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Vocalist Liela Avila is at Hawg Heaven BBQ & Gastropub in Pasadena. Ella Swings is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Kaylee Daughtery is at Books & Records in San Diego. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with saxophonist Christopher Hollyday.  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. The Wise Guys Big Band Machine is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. Vocalist Mando Cordova is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.

Sunday 11/5 – The Scene: Volume 1 at the Hotel Cafe

Guitarist Brent Canter helps lead an ambitious five act jazz show at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood which also features sets from keyboardist Sam Barsh, saxophonist Danny Janklow, keyboardist Kait Dunton, and drummer Jonathan Pinson. Keyboardist Bob James is at Catalina in Hollywood. Blanco Diablo is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist Andrew Synowiec is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro for a late afternoon show. Vocalist Angie Wells is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at The Grape in Ventura. Guitarist Patrick Yandall is at Humphrey’s Backstage in San Diego. Ashley Chanel opens for pianist Sam Hirsh’s trio and jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Organist Carey Frank plays a morning show at Casa Romantica in San Clemente. Guitarist Steve Oliver is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. The Idiomatiques are at Bogie’s in Westlake Village. Pianist Gloria Cheng is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Soul Sauce is at Roscoe’s Jazz Lounge in Long Beach. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. 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. Vocalist Linda A. Smith hosts the afternoon brunch at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Guitarist Sam Shepherd plays an afternoon jazz brunch at Jack’s in Dana Point. Keyboardist Jay Smith has the early brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. Pianist/vocalist Betty Bryant celebrates a birthday with a brunch at Catalina in Hollywood.

Monday 11/6 – Graham Dechter & Alex Frank at The Baked Potato

Guitarist Graham Dechter and bassist Alex Frank lead a quintet at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Barclay Moffitt on sax, Josh Nelson on keys, and Joe La Barbera on drums.  Vocalist Spencer Day is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist Eric Dries is at The Drake in Laguna Beach with vocalist Meloney Collins. Pianist Irving Flores is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. 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. 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.  Pianist Richard Turner is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells.  The Harry Selvin Orchestra is at the Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park. The SBCC Monday Madness Jazz Orchestra is at SOhO in Santa Barbara.

Tuesday 11/7 – Brent Fischer at Vibrato

Composer/arranger Brent Fischer leads a jazz orchestra at Vibrato in Bel Air with guest vocalists including Denise Donatelli, Marina Pacowski, Dave Tull, and John Proulx. Drummer Kyle Poole hosts the Tuesday jam session at Sam First near LAX. Saxophonist Ian Roller is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Andrea Miller is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.  Alanna & These Fine Gentlemen open for guitarist Shea Welsh at TRiP in Santa Monica.  Trumpeter/vocalist Johnny Britt is at Venice West in Venice. Bassist Glen Fisher leads a jazz jam at Humphrey’s Backstage in San Diego. 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 Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 11/8 – Brad Mehldau at Walt Disney Hall

Pianist Brad Mehldau is at Walt Disney Hall in downtown L.A. with bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jeff Ballard. Postmodern Jukebox is at the Segerstrom Center For The Arts in Costa Mesa. Keyboardist Scott Kinsey is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Mon David celebrates a birthday at Catalina in Hollywood. Bassist Max Gerl is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Freda Payne is at Vibrato in Bel Air with a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Vocalist Lia Booth is at Garcons de Cafe in downtown L.A. 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.