About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of May 13, 2024

SoCal jazz highlights this week include Brian Bromberg, Vijay Iyer, Jeff Lorber, The LA Jazz Quartet, Mark Winkler, Gloria Hendry, Marcus Roberts, Charles Ruggerio, Joshua White, Wesley Ritenour, Christina Galisatus, Lesa Terry, Jamie Kime, and Dolphin Hyperspace.

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 5/13 – Jamie Kime at The Baked Potato

Guitarist Jamie Kime is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Matt Rohde on keys, Chris Roy on bass, Danny Carey on drums, and Andy Sanesi on percussion. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Guitarist Jacques Lesure hosts a jam session at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach including drummer Marvin “Smitty” Smith. Guitarist Riner Scvially is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. 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. Guitarist Angelo Metz is at Wally’s in Santa Monica.

Tuesday 5/14 – Wesley Ritenour at Vibrato

Drummer Wesley Ritenour is at Vibrato in Bel Air with Lee Ritenour on guitar, Nick Campbell on bass, and Otmaro Ruiz on keys. The Jazz Butchers are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Bassist Ben Williams hosts the Tuesday Happenings Jam Session at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Jonathan Karrant is at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. Vocalist Michelle Coltrane is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Corcovado and saxophonist Dennis Mitcheltree split a bill at TRiP in Santa Monica. Drummer Donald Dean is at the Petroleum Club in Bakersfield. The Irvine Barclay Jazz Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. 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. Guitarist Louis Valenzuela is at Madison On Park in San Diego. Vocalist Cobby Brzeski is at the Hotel Republic in San Diego. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 5/15 – Charles Ruggerio at The Baked Potato

Drummer Charles Ruggerio is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Bob Reynolds on sax, Mike Gurrola on bass, and Ruslan Sirota on keys. Pianist Christina Galisatus plays music from Joni Mitchell and Brian Blade at Sam First near LAX. Dolphin Hyperspace celebrates an album release at the Moroccan Lounge in downtown L.A. with drummer Louis Cole. Guitarist Dean Grech is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Cobby Brzeski is at the Hotel Republic in San Diego.  Native Vibe is at The Grape in Ventura.  Drummer Jimmy Branly is at 1881 in Pasadena.  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. The Supa Lowery Brothers are at the Freehand Hotel in downtown L.A. Jumpin’ Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. The Modern Time Trio is at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Pianist Michael Peed is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Trumpeter Grant Hungerford leads a jazz jam at Collage in San Pedro.

Thursday 5/16 – Jeff Lorber Fusion at The Baked Potato

Keyboardist Jeff Lorber is at The Baked Potato in Studio City for the first of two nights (Thu-Fri) with Jimmy Haslip on bass, Joel Taylor on drums, and Lenny Castro on percussion. Vocalist Gloria Hendry fronts an 18-piece orchestra at Catalina in Hollywood. Pianist Marcus Roberts leads a trio at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. Pianist Joshua White is at Sam First near LAX.   Mandolinist Eva Scow is at The Muck in Fullerton. Vocalist Allison Adams Tucker and pianist Danny Green are at the Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Simpatico is at the Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara. M-Pact is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Pianist Sabine Pothier is at The Grape in Ventura.  MAETAR is at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Pianist/vocalist Peter Smith is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Pianist Eric Dries is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.  Vocalist Adam “Aejaye” Jackson is at Vibrato in Bel Air.  Vocalists Jazzy Rita and James Janisse are at TBMPAC in South L.A. Saxophonist Greg Vail is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Guitarist Ken Song and bassist Karim Yengsep are at Basil Brazil Cuisine in San Juan Capistrano. Guitarist Jacques Lesure is at Norma in West Hollywood. Trumpeter Joel Schnaper is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Percussionist Joey De Leon is at Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A. 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 ESP Jazz Collective is at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. The West Coast Jazz Duo is at Stella’s in Dana Point. Pianist Brad Bietry is at The George in Pasadena for happy hour.   Pianist Brian Clemens and vocalist Andrea Miller are at Drago Centro in downtown L.A.

Friday 5/17 – Brian Bromberg Plays Scott LaFaro at Catalina Jazz Club

Bassist Brian Bromberg celebrates a new CD dedicated to the late Scott LaFaro at Catalina in Hollywood for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat) with Tom Zink on piano and Charles Ruggerio on drums. Keyboardist Jeff Lorber is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. The LA Jazz Quartet is at Sam First near LAX for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Violinist Lesa Terry is at LACMA for the free Friday evening jazz series. Drummer Brandon Sanders is at The World Stage in South L.A. Vocalist Brenna Whitaker is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Janis Mann is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Guitarist Pat Kelley is at Libretto in Paso Robles. The Pickle Mafia is at The Grape in Ventura. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Pamela Clay is at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Blues guitarist Kirk Fletcher is at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica. Trumpeter Greg Solman is at Azo Vino in Covina. Vocalist Liela Avila is at the Grand Central Market in downtown L.A. The San Manuel Trio is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo.  Saxophonist David Binney is at 1881 in Pasadena. Bassist Karim Yengsep is at the OC Fish Grill in Irvine. Pianist Ron Kobayashi is at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. The Route 66 Trio is at Bourbon Steak in Glendale. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells with vocalist Daci Daniels. Pianist Sue Palmer is at Golden Island in San Diego. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Books & Records in San Diego. Pianist Adam Wolff is at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at Papille Gustative in Santa Monica.

Saturday 5/18 – LA Jazz Quartet at Sam First

The LA Jazz Quartet is at Sam First near LAX for the second of two nights (Fri-Sat) with Larry Koonse on guitar, Darek Oles on bass, Chuck Manning on sax, and Jason Harnell on drums.  Bassist Brian Bromberg celebrates a new CD dedicated to the late Scott LaFaro at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Mark Winkler is at The Write-Off Room in Studio City. Pianist John Beasley is at The Conrad in La Jolla. Keyboardist Don Randi & Quest are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Joshua White is at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Amanda Castro is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Saxophonist Dr. Bruce Eskovitz is at the Industry Cafe & Jazz in Culver City. Guitarist JJ Sansaverino is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Saxophonist Dale Fielder is at The Dresden in Los Feliz. Drummer Jake Tompkins is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist John Opferkuch is at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. Pianist Marc LeBrun is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with vocalist Kaylee Daugherty. Pianist Adam Wolff is at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. Saxophonist David Leech is at Pips On La Brea in West L.A. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Sylvia & The Rhythm Boys are at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Douglas Roegiers is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. The Pete Jacobs Swingtet is at the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association. Drummer Nathan Hubbard is at Madam Bonnie’s in San Diego. The Pickle Mafia play an afternoon show at The Grape in Ventura, followed by an evening show at Corazon Performing Arts in Topanga.

Sunday 5/19 – Vijay Iyer at the Moss Theater

Pianist Vijay Iyer leads a trio at the Moss Theater in Santa Monica with Harish Raghavan on bass and Jeremy Dutton on drums. Drummer Jason Harnell is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Meloney Collins and the Standard Mel Band are at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalists Charmaine Clamor and Karina Nuvo are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Drummer Gengis Don opens for pianist Sam Hirsh’s trio and jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. Phat Cat Swinger is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Guitarist JJ Sansaverino is at Humphrey’s Backstage in San Diego. Guitarist Yu Ooka is at the 3355 Asian Grill in Torrance. Pianist/vocalist Peter Smith plays the latest installment of his “Stained Glass” Sunday afternoon concert series at the First Baptist Church of Pasadena with guest saxophonist Ralph Moore. Vocalist Jacqui Hylton is at Wolfsglen in Westwood. 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. Bassist Ryan Cross is at Delilah in West Hollywood. Guitarist Ken Song is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The World Stage hosts the Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session. Vocalist Beth Rohde leads a jam session at Barsha in Hermosa Beach. The Jelly Roll Jazz band is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. Guitarist Sam Shepherd plays an afternoon jazz brunch at Jack’s in Dana Point. Guitarist David Marcus does a brunch at Sogno Toscano in Santa Monica. Vocalist Janice Anderson has the early jazz brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. The Garners play a brunch at Books & Records in San Diego.

Monday 5/20 – Nate Smith at the Lodge Room

Drummer Nate Smith is at the Lodge Room in Highland Park. Organist Carey Frank is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. The El Dorado College Big band opens for the Tom Kubis Big Band at the Gaslamp in Long Beach. Pianist Adam Wolff 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. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Guitarist Angelo Metz is at Wally’s in Santa Monica. Trio Renacimiento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A.

Tuesday 5/21 – YaYennings Quartet at The Baked Potato

Trumpeter Jay Jennings at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Bob Reynolds on sax, Ross Schodek on bass, and Jose Perez on drums. Pianist Gerald Clayton leads the Tuesday Happenings jam session at Sam First near LAX. Bassist Tim Lefebvre is at the LACM Garage in Pasadena. Pianist Emmet Cohen is at the Lodge Room in Highland Park. Drummer Evan Stone is at La Puglia in Santa Monica with vocalist Lia Booth. Doors guitarist Robby Krieger & The Soul Savages are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Keri Kelsey leads an open mic at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Pianist Mike Wofford is at the Manhattan in La Jolla. 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. Guitarist Louie Valenzuela is at Madison On Park in San Diego. Vocalist Slim Man is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells.  Keyboardist Sam Barsh is at Shoo Shoo Baby in downtown L.A. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 5/22 – Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra at the Barclay Theatre

The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra is at The Barclay Theatre in Irvine with featured performers including vocalists Tierney Sutton and Catherine Russell, pianist Shelley Berg, and saxophonist Tom Scott. Drummer Gary Novak is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Daniel Szabo is at Sam First near LAX. Keyboardist Deron Johnson celebrates an album release at Gold-Diggers in West Hollywood. Drummer Jimmy Branly is at 1881 in Pasadena. Saxophonist David Binney opens for Knower at the Lodge Room in Highland Park. Pianist Irving Flores is at Books & Records in San Diego. Vocalist Cobby Brzeski is at Seven Grand in San Diego. Pianist Adam Wolff is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. The Supa Lowery Brothers are at the Freehand Hotel 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. The Modern Time Trio is at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Jumpin’ Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. French vocal group Paris Chansons are at Vibrato in Bel Air.