About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of December 18, 2023

SoCal jazz highlights this week include Arturo Sandoval, Jeff Lorber, Bob Reynolds, Nicole McCabe & Sasha Berliner, Katherine McPhee & Take 6, Jane Monheit, Artyom Manukyan, Mike Garson, Teryn Re’, Melissa Morgan, Jeff Parker, and Shai Golan.

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 12/18 – Teryn Re’ Big Band at The Baked Potato

Vocalist Teryn Re’ leads a big band at The Baked Potato in Studio City in a holiday show. Drummer Mark Guiliana does a solo show at Zebulon in Silverlake. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Von Roderick is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Eric Marienthal and guitarist Lee Ritenour are at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Saxophonist Dave Koz plays a holiday show at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Springs. 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. Guitarist Riner Scivally is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena.

Tuesday 12/19 – Jeff Parker at Sam First

Guitarist Jeff Parker leads the Tuesday Happenings jam session at Sam First near LAX with John Beasley on piano, Eric Revis on bass, and Tina Raymond on drums. Pianist Yuko Mabuchi is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Drummer Evan Stone is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Vocalist Lynne Fiddmont does a holiday show at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Rose Colella does a holiday show at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Vocalist Maria De La Vega & The Wayward Five are at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Saxophonist Greg Vail is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Drummer Christian Euman does a holiday show at ETA in Highland Park. Guitarist Mark Leggett is at TRiP in Santa Monica. 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. The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena. Supasoul is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Long Beach Jazz Jam is at The Auld Dubliner in Long Beach.

Wednesday 12/20 – Shai Golan at Sam First

Saxophonist Shai Golan is at Sam First near LAX with Adam Hersh on piano, Jermaine Paul on bass, and David Sirkis on drums. Saxophonist Vinny Golia is at The Grape in Ventura. Bassist Benny Rietveld does a holiday show at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia leads a jam session at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood. Purple Corduroy is at Seven Grand in San Diego. The Duck Soup Trio plays the music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Jumpin Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. 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. Vocalist Sylvia Rodriguez is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. French vocal group Paris Chansons is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist Danny Anaya is at Garcons de Cafe in downtown L.A. Trumpeter Grant Hungerford leads a jam session at Collage in San Pedro.  Jumpin’ Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Jazz Under Ground hosts a Christmas Jazz Bash at the Oeno Wine Bar in Atwater Village.  The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood.

Thursday 12/21 – Bob Reynolds at Sam First

Saxophonist Bob Reynolds is at Sam First near LAX with Andrew Renfroe on guitar, Mike Gurrola on bass, and Charles Ruggerio on drums. The Minaret Winter Jazz Festival is at the Lodge Room in Highland Park including vibraphonist Sasha Berliner and saxophonist Nicole McCabe. Guitarist Brad Rabuchin is at The Grape in Temecula. Vocalist Jane Monheit is at Libretto in Paso Robles for the first of two nights (Thu-Fri). Keyboardist Jeff Lorber is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Bassist John Clayton and pianist Gerald Clayton are at Bacchus’ Kitchen in Pasadena. Percussionist/vocalist Louie Cruz Beltran is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Luke Carlsen is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Ginger & The Hoosier Daddys are at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Violinist Diego Mondragon is at The Merc in Temecula. Rumproller is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. JazzZone is at TBMPAC in South L.A. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist/vocalist John Proulx is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. The Route 66 Trio is at Bourbon Steak in Glendale. 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.

Friday 12/22 – Jeff Lorber at The Baked Potato

Keyboardist Jeff Lorber finishes a two-night (Thu-Fri) run at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Jimmy Haslip on bass, Gary Novak on drums, and Lenny Castro on percussion. Vocalist Melissa Morgan is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Jane Monheit is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Guitarist Terry Wollman plays a holiday show at Vibrato in Bel Air with vocalist Melanie Taylor. Flutist Nori Tani is at the Conference Room in Playa Vista. Bassist John Clayton and pianist Gerald Clayton are at Bacchus’ Kitchen in Pasadena. Guitarist Stan Ayeroff plays Christmas music at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. The Garners are at Golden Island in San Diego. Vocalist Kaylee Daugherty is at Books & Records in San Diego. Pianist Anthony Smith is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with vocalist Santino Sgambelluri. Guitarist Peter White is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach with saxophonists Mindi Abair and Vincent Ingala. Ginger & The Hoosier Daddys are at The Grape in Ventura. Pianist Theo Saunders is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. 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 Johnny Holiday Show is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. Ella Swings is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Dave Stephens Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Black Diamonds are at Azo Vino in Covina.  Keyboardist Quinn Johnson is at 1881 in Pasadena.

Saturday 12/23 – Arturo Sandoval at Walt Disney Hall

Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval plays a holiday program at Walt Disney Hall in downtown L.A. Cellist Artyom Manukyan is at Sam First near LAX. Keyboardist Mike Garson is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Katherine McPhee & Take 6 join the Pacific Jazz Orchestra for a holiday program at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Vocalist Amy Keys is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Strada Swing is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Vocalist Natalie Jacob does a holiday show at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with vocalist Daneen Wilburn. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Saxophonist Jessy J is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Drummer Don Littleton is at Roscoe’s Jazz Lounge in Long Beach. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at the California Grill in Whittier. Pianist Gary Matsumoto is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Guitarist/vocalist Beston Barnett is at Books & Records in San Diego. 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. The Johnny Holiday Show is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. The Catalina Combo is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena.

Sunday 12/24 – Ellis Hall at Vibrato

Pianist/vocalist Ellis Hall is at Vibrato in Bel Air for a holiday celebration. Guitarist Ken Song is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Guitarist Dean Grech is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. 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 Irving Flores is at Madison On Park in San Diego. Vocalist Beth Rohde leads a jazz jam at Barsha in Hermosa Beach. The World Stage hosts the Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session. Pianist Todd Hunter has the afternoon brunch at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Guitarist Sam Shepherd plays an afternoon jazz brunch at Jack’s in Dana Point. Vocalist Kaylee Daugherty does a morning brunch at the Hotel Republic in San Diego.

Monday 12/25 – No Jazz Events Scheduled

Tuesday 12/26 – Brandon Fields at The Baked Potato

Saxophonist Brandon Fields is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Mitchel Forman on keys, Jimmy Earl on bass, Chad Wackerman on drums, and Lenny Castro on percussion. Vocalist Andy James is at Vibrato in Bel Air backed by a sextet led by pianist Jon Cowherd. Vocalist Michelle Coltrane is at La Puglia in Santa Monica.  Bassist Billy Mohler is at ETA in Highland Park.  Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. The Axon Orchestra is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. 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.  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. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena. Supasoul is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena.

Wednesday 12/27 – Doug Webb at The Baked Potato

Saxophonist Doug Webb begins a two-night (Wed-Thu) run at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Jamie Kime on guitar. Mitchel Forman on keys, Jimmy Earl on bass, and Danny Carey on drums. Pianist Michael Orenstein is at Sam First near LAX.  Drummer Jimmy Branly is at 1881 in Pasadena.  Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Vocalist Billy Valentine is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena.  The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger is at The Write-Off Room in Studio City. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at the Hotel Republic in San Diego. 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. Vocalist Sylvia Rodriguez is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. The Barclay Theatre Jazz Band is at Bistango in Irvine. Keyboardist Sam Ross is at Garcons de Cafe in downtown L.A.