May ends and June opens with a SoCal jazz week including Arturo Sandoval, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Roy McCurdy, Or Bareket, Nick Mancini, One Shot Deal, Dwight Trible, Eric Marienthal & David Benoit, Billy Mohler, Doug Webb, Jimmy Branly, Mitchel Forman, Cameron Graves, and Dayren Santamaria.
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 5/27 – Kait Dunton & John Schroeder at Seven Grand
Pianist Kait Dunton and guitarist John Schroeder are at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Phatback, Earl & Me is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. 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 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. Keyboardist Jay Smith has an early jazz brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach.
Tuesday 5/28 – Eric Marienthal & David Benoit at Spaghettini
Saxophonist Eric Marienthal and pianist David Benoit celebrate a CD release at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist Vardan Ovsepian and vibraphonist Nick Mancini lead a quartet at Tavern on Brand in Glendale. Pianist Gerald Clayton leads the Tuesday Happenings jam session at Sam First near LAX. Guitarist Matthew Grief is at TRiP in Santa Monica. The Fresh Mint Pharaohs are at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Vocalist Andrea Miller is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Irving Flores is at the Senses Bistro in San Diego. Vocalist Marva King & The Gems are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Low Poly Cactus is at The George in Pasadena. 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. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.
Wednesday 5/29 – One Shot Deal at The Baked Potato
One Shot Deal plays the music of Frank Zappa at The Baked Potato in Studio City for the first of three nights (Wed-Fri) with Joe Travers on drums, Scheila Gonzalex on sax/vocals, Jame Kime on guitar, Billy Hulting on percussion, Ben Thomas on trumpet/vocals, Pete Griffin on bass, and Matt Rohde on keys. Bassist Billy Mohler is at Sam First near LAX. Saxophonist Doug Webb is at The Grape in Ventura. Drummer Jimmy Branly is at 1881 in Pasadena. Vocalist Aaron Jacobs & The Swing Tones are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Phillip Brandon is at Catalina in Hollywood with saxophonist Gerald Albright. Gypsy guitarist Joscho Stephan is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. 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 Modern Time Trio is at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Pianist Michael Peed is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. The Happiness Band is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Guitarist Dean Grech is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.
Thursday 5/30 – Or Bareket at Sam First
Bassist Or Bareket is at Sam First near LAX with Godwin Lewis on sax, Jeremy Cohen on piano, and Savannah Harris on drums. Pianist Mitchel Forman is at The Grape in Ventura. One Shot Deal plays the music of Frank Zappa at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Keyboardist Cameron Graves is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Vocalist Leslie Page is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Vibraphonist Nick Mancini is at The Merc in Temecula. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Saxophonist Greg Vail is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Guitarist Bruce Forman & Cowbop are at The Muck in Fullerton. Saxophonist Danny Gonzalez is at Books & Records in San Diego. Vocalist Cobby Brzeski is at Madam Bonnie’s in San Diego. The Big Butter Jazz Band is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Pianist Mark Massey 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. Pianist/vocalist Christopher Linman is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. 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. Vocalist Ruta Lee is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Trumpeter Alan Satchwell is at Lost Chord Guitars in Solvang. Pianist Michael Ragonese hosts a student jam night at Libretto in Paso Robles.
Friday 5/31 – Cecile McLorin Salvant at Walt Disney Hall
Vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant spilts a bill with Mexican vocalist Silvana Estrada at Walt Disney Hall in downtown L.A. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval is at Catalina in Hollywood. Drummer Roy McCurdy is at Sam First near LAX for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Vocalist Dwight Trible’s Cosmic Vibrations are at The World Stage in South L.A. One Shot Deal plays the music of Frank Zappa at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist and oud player Dmitris Jimmy Mahlis is at Corazon Performing Arts in Topanga. Pianist Chad Edwards celebrates a CD release at Bacchus’ Kitchen in Pasadena. Pianist Matt Politano is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Vocalist Luke Carlsen & The Fresh Rhythm are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Gypsy guitarist Joshco Stephan is at Boulevard Music in Culver City. Guitarist Thom Rotella is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Vocalist Sweet Baby J’ai has the free Friday jazz show at LACMA in West L.A. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Von Roderick is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Teryn Re’ sings the music of Carole King at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Saxophonist Dave Victorino is at Azo Vino in Covina. Saxophonist Lorenzo Ferrero is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist John Ciccolini is at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Vocalist Veronique Forget is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Amanda Portela is at Madam Bonnie’s in San Diego. Sylvia & The Rhythm Boys are at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Garners are at Golden Island in San Diego. Trombonist Carter Key is at Books & Records in San Diego. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Saxophonist Doug Webb 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 Carolyn Martinez. The Jazz Mob is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Saxophonist Kahlil Childs is at Dizzy’s in San Diego.
Saturday 6/1 – Arturo Sandoval at Catalina Jazz Club
Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval is at Catalina in Hollywood for the second of two nights (Fri-Sat). Drummer Roy McCurdy is at Sam First near LAX. Bassist Stu Hamm is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Violinist Dayren Santamaria has the free Saturday Latin music show at Hancock Park in West L.A. Vibraphonist Nick Mancini is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Vocalist Paris Red is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with vocalist Janessa Noland. Violinist Damien Escobar and guitarist Adam Hawley are at the Thornton Winery in Temecula. Vocalist Brenda Lee Eager is at TBMPAC in South L.A. Trombonist Joshua Brown is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Boney James is at the Greek Theatre in Los Feliz. Vocalist Teryn Re’ sings the music of Carole King at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Vocalist Davies Peacock is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Trumpeter Brad Goode is at The York in Highland Park. Saxophonist Dale Fielder is at The Dresden in Los Feliz. Vocalist Chloe Perrier is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Books & Records in San Diego. Vibraphonist Ian Harland is at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. 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. The Les Elgart Orchestra is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. Vocalist Ed Romero is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Saxophonist Branden Brown and bassist Cole Sainburg split a bill at the St. Barnabas Harmony Room in Eagle Rock. Alligator Beach is at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica. Vocalist Julie Zhu is at Barsha in Hermosa Beach. Pianist/vocalist John Proulx does an evening show at Pasadena Presbyterian Church.
Sunday 6/2 – Nick Mancini at Alvas Showroom
Vibraphonist Nick Mancini is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro with Josh Nelson on piano, Jake Leckie on bass, and Kevin van den Elzen on drums. Catatonic is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer Benjamin Ring opens for pianist Sam Hirsh’s trio and jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Trombonist Matt Hall and saxophonist Charlie Arbelaez lead a quintet at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Vocalist Manee Valentine is at Catalina in Hollywood. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Tom Braxton is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Brazilian guitarist/vocalist Teka plays an afternoon show at the Beatrice Wood Center in Ojai. Singers LA is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Slim Man is at Humphrey’s backstage in San Diego. Bassist Jonathan Michel is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. 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. MC3 has the afternoon brunch at Urban Press Winery in Burbank. 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. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull has the early jazz brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. Vocalist Kaylee Daugherty does a brunch at the Hotel Republic in San Diego.
Monday 6/3 – Dechter/Frank Quartet at The Baked Potato
Guitarist Graham Dechter and bassist Alex Frank lead a quartet at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Jordan Siegel on keys and Joe Peri on drums. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. The Harry Selvin Orchestra is at the Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park. 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.
Tuesday 6/4 – Marvin “Smitty” Smith at The Baked Potato
Drummer Marvin “Smitty” Smith is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Chris Lowery on trumpet, Dale Fielder and Phillip Whack on saxes, Lemar Guillary on trombone, Adam Ledbetter on keys, Rene Camacho on bass, and Christian Moraga on percussion. Vocalist Maria Schafer is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Trumpeter Ryan DeWeese & The RAD Jazz Orchestra celebrate an album release at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Drummer Justin Brown hosts the Tuesday Happenings Jam Session at Sam First near LAX. Pianist George Kahn and vocalist Courtney Lemmon are at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Alanna & These Fine Gentlemen open for guitarist Shea Welsh at TRiP in Santa Monica. Bassist Mackenzie Leighton is at the Senses Bistro in San Diego. Pianist/vocalist Christopher Linman is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Keri Kelsey leads an open mic at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Pianist Mike Wofford is at the Manhattan in La Jolla. 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. The Axon Orchestra is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Pianist Carlos Velasco is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.
Wednesday 6/5 – Kaisa Mäensivu at Sam First
Bassist Kaisa Mäensivu is at Sam First near LAX with Adam Hersh on piano, Max Light on bass, and Joe Peri on drums. Keyboardist Scott Kinsey is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist Mitchell Long is at 1881 in Pasadena. Vocalist Setsuko Hata is at Catalina in Hollywood. Saxophonist Robert Lyle and guitarist Riner Scivally are at Roe Seafood in Long Beach. Saxophonist Greg Vail is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Keyboardist Anthony Smith is at Books & Records in San Diego. Saxophonist Bryan McCann is at Cafe Fiore in Ventura. 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. Saxophonist Nicole McCabe leads a Sound Dhaba student jazz jam at Art Share LA in downtown L.A.
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