About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of February 12, 2024

SoCal jazz highlights this week include Steve Tyrell, Tom Scott, Bob Reynolds, Devin Daniels, Ravi Coltrane, Arturo Sandoval, Thom Rotella, Ottmar Liebert, Diana Purim, Corky Hale, Luis Conte, Marco Carelli, Alan Chan, and the Los Angeles Jazz Quartet.

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 2/12 – PAKT at The Wayfarer

PAKT is at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa with Percy Jones on bass, Alex Skolnick on guitar, Kenny Grohowski on drums, and Tim Motzer on guitar. Bayou Degradable is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Bassist/vocalist Casey Abrams is at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood. Guitarist Dean Grech is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Drummer Eric Valentine and vocalist B. Valentine are at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. 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 Riner Scivally is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Bassist Ryan Cross’ Jazz Eclectic is at Riviera 31 at the Beverly Hills Sofitel Hotel. The Hot Club of Los Angeles is at the Cinema Bar in Culver City. Pianist Richard Turner is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Guitarist Michael Paik is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. The SBCC Big Band is at SOhO in Santa Barbara. Saxophonist Mike DeBellis leads a jam session at Paddy’s Station in San Juan Capistrano.

Tuesday 2/13 – Corky Hale at Catalina Jazz Club

Pianist/vocalist Corky Hale is at Catalina in Hollywood. Drummer Evan Stone is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. The Vivino Brothers are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vibraphonist Sasha Berliner leads the Tuesday Happenings jam session at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Natalie Jacob and saxophonist Dennis Mitcheltree split a bill at TRiP in Santa Monica. Bassist Logan Kane is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Saxophonist Jerry Mandel is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Woody Mankowski & The Sazerac Steppers lead a Mardi Gras celebration at Bacchus’ Kitchen in Pasadena. Guitarist Carlos Velasco is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Pianist Sam Barsh is at Shoo Shoo Baby in downtown L.A. Vocalist Keri Kelsey leads an open mic at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. 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. Guitarist Michael Paik is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 2/14 – Steve Tyrell at Catalina Jazz Club

Vocalist Steve Tyrell begins a two-night (Wed-Thu) run at Catalina in Hollywood. Saxophonist Jerry Vivino is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer Marco Carelli is at Sam First near LAX. Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane is at the City College Lyman Saville Theatre in San Diego. Vocalist Billy Valentine is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Courtney Lemmon is at La Puglia in Santa Monica.  Drummer Joel Taylor is at 1881 in Pasadena. Trumpeter Elliott Caine is at Blackberry Bliss in Glendale.  Vocalist Howie Levine’s “JazzNatra” does a Valentine’s Day show at Sorriso Bar-Celona in Pasadena. Vocalist Veronique Forget is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. The Pepper Moons are at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A.  The Supa Lowery Brothers are at the Freehand Hotel in downtown L.A.  Guitarist Stan Ayeroff is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Vocalist Cobby Brzeski is at the Hotel Republic in San Diego. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. 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 Michael Paik is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Guitarist david Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Andrea Marcovicci is at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Seven Grand in San Diego.

Thursday 2/15 – Bob Reynolds at The Baked Potato

Saxophonist Bob Reynolds is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Ruslan Sirota on keys, Janek Gwizdala on bass, and Gene Coye on drums. Bassist Mauricio Morales is at Sam First near LAX. Trumpeter Danny Jonokuchi is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Steve Tyrell is at Catalina in Hollywood. Guitarist Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra are at Belly Up in Solana Beach. Pianist Bill Cunliffe offers a tribute to Tony Bennett at The Muck in Fullerton. Drummer Anthony Fung is at The Merc in Temecula.  Guitarist Jacques Lesure is at The Miracle Theater in Inglewood.  Vocalist Matt Forbes is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Drummer Julien Cantelm is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Saxophonist Nick Gomez is at Semi Tropic Wines in Costa Mesa. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley is at the Continental Club in downtown L.A. The Irvine Barclay Theatre Jazz Band 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. The West Coast Jazz Duo is at Stella’s in Dana Point. Guitarist Michael Paik is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Vocalist Maria De La Vega & The Wayward Five are at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Pianist Chris Dawson is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Pacific Standard Time is at Campus Jax in Glendale. French vocal group Paris Chansons is at Vibrato in Bel Air. MaQui is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.

Friday 2/16 – Devin Daniels at Sam First

Saxophonist Devin Daniels begins a two-night recording session at Sam First near LAX with Julien Knowles on trumpet, Chris Fishman on keys, Jermaine Paul on bass, and Benjamin Ring on drums. Percussionist Luis Conte is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval fronts the Pacific Symphony at the Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Vocalist Brenna Whitaker is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra are at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills. Saxophonist Louis Van Taylor is at The World Stage in South L.A. The Aristocats are at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Bistro All-Stars are at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Trumpeter Greg Solman is at Azo Vino in Covina. Drummer Joel Taylor is at 1881 in Pasadena. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Bassist Karim Yengsep is at the OC Fish Grill in Irvine.  The Route 66 Trio is at Bourbon Steak in Glendale. Pianist Bruce Baker is at the Shade Hotel Sea Level Restaurant in Redondo Beach. Guitarist Michael Paik is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Vocalist Amanda Portela is at Golden Island in San Diego. Pianist Matt Politano is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Vocalist Douglas Roegiers is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.

Saturday 2/17 – Tom Scott at The Grape

Saxophonist Tom Scott is at The Grape in Ventura with Mitchel Forman on keys, Chris Colangelo on bass, and Gary Novak on drums. Guitarist Thom Rotella is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Diana Purim & Eyedentity are at The Write-Off Room in Studio City. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval fronts the Pacific Symphony at the Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa. Pianist/vocalist Bill Cantos is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Saxophonist Devin Daniels is at Sam First near LAX. Trombonist Matt Hall is at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Vocalist Danielle Wertz is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Saxophonist Dr. Bruce Eskovitz is at the Industry Cafe & Jazz in Culver City.  Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo.  The Jazz Cartel is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Guitarist Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra are at The Montclair Canyon. Guitarist Peter White is at the Westin Resort in Rancho Mirage with vocalist Spencer Day. Vocalist Elaine Gibbs is at Catalina in Hollywood. Sylvia & The Rhythm Boys are at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Marguaret Love & Her Lovers are at the St. Barnabas Harmony Room in Eagle Rock. Guitarist Nils is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with vocalist Daneen Wilburn. 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. Guitarist Michael Paik is at the Chess Park Lounge in Glendale. Pianist/vocalist Peter Smith is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. The Jazz Mob is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Pianist Sue Palmer is at Books & Records in San Diego.  Phat Cat Swinger is at the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association.

Sunday 2/18 – Los Angeles Jazz Quartet at The Baked Potato

The Los Angeles Jazz Quartet is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Chuck Manning on sax, Larry Koonse on guitar, Darek Oles on bass, and Jason Harnell on drums. Composer Alan Chan leads his orchestra in celebration of Chinese New Year at Vibrato. Guitarist Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog is at Zebulon in Silverlake. Guitarist Will Brahm opens for pianist Sam Hirsh’s trio and jam session at The Mint in West L.A.  Drummer Michael Carvin is at the Sierra Madre Playhouse in Sierra Madre.  Guitarist Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra are at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara.  Trumpeter Elliott Caine is at The York in Highland Park.  Pianist Eric Dries is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Mike Wofford is at the Manhattan in La Jolla. Guitarist Jacques Lesure is at Lavender Blue in Inglewood. Pianist Irving Flores is at Madison On Park in San Diego. Guitarist Ken Song is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Robert Turner is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena.  Guitarist Jon Aparicio is at Bar Bandini in Silverlake.  The World Stage hosts the Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session. The Jelly Roll Jazz band is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. RC & Noir have the afternoon brunch at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Guitarist Sam Shepherd plays an afternoon jazz brunch at Jack’s in Dana Point. Belvedear does a brunch at Sogno Toscano in Santa Monica. Keyboardist Jay Smith has the early jazz brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. Vocalist Josie Lavalle does a brunch at the Hotel Republic in San Diego.

Monday 2/19 – Hadrien Feraud at The Baked Potato

Bassist Hadrien Feraud is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Oz Noy on guitar, Chris Fishman on keys, Bob Reynolds on sax, Nate Werth on percussion, and Robert “Sput” Searight on drums.  Saxophonist Michael Lington is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach with vocalist Regina Belle.  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. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood.

Tuesday 2/20 – Blanco Diablo at The Baked Potato

Blanco Diablo is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Andy Sanesi on drums, Katisse Buckingham on sax, Joey De Leon on percussion, Matt Rohde on keys, Jamie Kime on guitar, and Dave Goodwin on bass. Pianist Scott Wilkie is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Drummer Jonathan Pinson hosts the Tuesday Happenings jam session at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Marsha Bartenetti is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. The Axon Orchestra is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Vocalist Lauren Koval is at the Senses Bistro in San Diego. Keyboardist Sam Barsh is at Shoo Shoo Baby in downtown L.A. with drummer Sarah Thawer. 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 Sam Barsh is at Shoo Shoo Baby in downtown L.A. Beautiful Reflections open for guitarist Mark Leggett at TRiP in Santa Monica. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena. The Viewpoint High School Singers are at Catalina in Hollywood.

Wednesday 2/21 – Hannah Marks at Sam First

Bassist Hannah Marks is at Sam First near LAX with saxophonist Nathan Reising, pianist Lex Korten, and drummer Steven Crammer. Drummer Charles Ruggerio plays music from Thelonious Monk at The Baked Potato in Studio City.  Trumpeter/vocalist Johnny Britt is at Catalina in Hollywood. Drummer Jimmy Branly is at 1881 in Pasadena. Trumpeter Julien Knowles leads a jam session at The York in Highland Park. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Drummer Tom Dante is at Skyloft in Laguna Beach. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. The Barclay Theatre Jazz Band is at Bistango in Irvine. Jumpin’ Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. Keyboardist/vocalist Freddie Ravel is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Collage in San Pedro hosts an open jazz jam led by trumpeter Grant Hungerford.