About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of September 9, 2024

SoCal jazz highlights this week include Joshua Redman, Christian McBride, Terrace Martin, Bob Reynolds & Mark Lettieri, Don Randi, Anthony Fung, Nestor Torres, Oscar Hernandez, Kristin Korb, Charles Ruggerio, Myron McKinley, Blanco Diablo, and Syndee Winters.

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 9/9 – Blanco Diablo at The Baked Potato

Blanco Diablo is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Frank Fontaine on sax, Jamie Kime on guitar, Brian Charette on keys, Dave Goodwin on bass, Fausto Cuevas on percussion, and Andy Sanesi on drums. Campus Jax in Newport Beach hosts a memorial tribute for the late pianist Llew Matthews, led by trumpeter Tony Guerrero.  The West Coast Jazz Hour Trio is at Bub & Grandmas Restaurant in Eagle Rock.  Guitarist Scotty Bramer and keyboardist Aaron Provisor at Yogalution in Redondo Beach.  Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. 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. Trio Renacimiento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A. Guitarist Richard Hastings is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Michael Peed is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.

Tuesday 9/10 – Terrace Martin at Verse LA

Saxophonist Terrace Martin is at Verse LA in Toluca Lake. The Jazz Bakers are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Flutist Lori Bell is at the Senses Bistro in San Diego. Drummer Justin Brown hosts the Tuesday Happenings Jam Session at Sam First near LAX. Guitarist Dave Harrington is at Zebulon in Silverlake. The Sultans Of Swing are at La Puglia in Santa Monica. The Irvine Barclay Jazz Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. 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. 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. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 9/11 – Christian McBride & The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Jazz On Tap

Bassist Christian McBride and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra are joined by tap dancers Savion Glover and Dulé Hill at the Hollywood Bowl for a night entitled “Jazz On Tap”. Drummer Charles Ruggerio is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Bassist/vocalist Kristin Korb is at Sam First near LAX. Keyboardist Myron McKinley is at Catalina in Hollywood. Guitarist Pedro Martins and trumpeter Peter Evans share a bill at Zebulon in Silverlake. Percussionist Tito Puente, Jr. is at Venice West in Venice. Pianist/vocalist Christopher Linman is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Drummer Jimmy Branly is at 1881 in Pasadena. Trumpeter Julien Knowles leads a jam session at The York in Highland Park. Jumpin’ Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. 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 Michael LeVan is at Il Gatto in La Habra. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. The Modern Time Trio is at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Vocalist Lisa Andrea Torres and pianist Sandro Rebel are at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A.

Thursday 9/12 – Bob Reynolds & Mark Lettieri at The Baked Potato

Snarky Puppy’s saxophonist Bob Reynolds and guitarist Mark Lettieri lead a group at The Baked Potato in Studio City for the first of two nights (Thu-Fri). Pianist Oscar Hernandez & Alma Libre are at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair. Pianist Javier Santiago is at Sam First near LAX. Bassist/vocalist Kristin Korb is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Drummer Anthony Fung is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Guitarist Will Brahm is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Vocalist Maria Schafer is at the Casino San Clemente in San Clemente. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Saxophonist Danny Janklow is at The Merc in Temecula. Yocoya is at The Grape in Ventura. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Vocalist Andrea Miller is at Jojo’s Hideaway in Tustin. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Percussionist Joey De Leon is at the Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A. Bassist Karim Yengsep is at Basil Brazil Cuisine in San Juan Capistrano. Trumpeter Joel Schnaper is at Seven Grand 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. Guitarist David Marcus is at Sogno Toscano in Santa Monica. Guitarist Mitchell Long is at Davina Cucina in La Crescenta-Montrose. 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. 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. Vocalist Karolyn Dudro is at The George in Pasadena for happy hour.  Seven Grand SD features vocalist Amanda Portela in San Diego.  Pianist Richard Turner, Jr. is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells.

Friday 9/13 – Nestor Torres at Camila’s Jazz Club

Flutist Nestor Torres is at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Snarky Puppy’s saxophonist Bob Reynolds and guitarist Mark Lettieri lead a group at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Syndee Winters sings the music of Lena Horne at Sam First near LAX. Keyboardist Jamael Dean has the free Friday jazz show at LACMA in West L.A. The West Coast Jazz Hour Trio is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Bassist Trevor Ware is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Vocalist Brenna Whitaker is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Drummer Don Littleton’s Elephants N Da Park is at The World Stage in South L.A. Vocalist Janis Mann is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Vocalist Grace Fae & The Grandbirds are at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Von Roderick is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Irving Flores is at Golden Island in San Diego. Vocalist Veronique Forget is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells with vocalist Francesca Amari. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Drummer Joel Taylor 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. The Sunny Blue Trio is at Pips On La Brea in West L.A. Hammerstein Swing is at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. Vocalist Chloe Perrier is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Jenessa Noland is at Books & Records in San Diego.

Saturday 9/14 – Joshua Redman at Catalina Jazz Club

Saxophonist Joshua Redman leads a group at Catalina in Hollywood for the first of two nights (Sat-Sun) featuring vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa with Oscar Rossignoli on piano, Lex Warshawsky on bass, and Kyle Poole on drums. Keyboardist Don Randi & Quest are at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Icelandic vocalist Geir Olafs for the first of two nights (Sat-Sun). Drummer Anthony Fung is at Sam First near LAX. Pianist Mike Garson is at The Sun Rose in West Hollywood with vocalist Antonia Bennett. Pianist Joshua White plays music from Sonny Rollins at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Trombonist Matt Hall and saxophonist Christopher Hollyday lead a quintet at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Flutist Nestor Torres is at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair. Vocalist Amy Keys is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Vocalist Pierre Chambers is at The Gardenia in West Hollywood.  Saxophonist Jessy J is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Vocalist Jonathan Karrant is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs.   Jazz Harmony is at Tito’s Bar & Grill in Covina. The Aristocats are at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Marc LeBrun is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Guitarist Doug McDonald is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano with vocalist Erica Davies. Pianist Marc LeBrun is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Pianist Adam Wolff is at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. Saxophonist David Leech is at Pips On La Brea in West L.A. The Black Diamonds are at Azo Vino in Covina. Vocalist Angela O’Neill & The Outrageous 8 are at The Pour House in Monrovia for a Saturday brunch.

Sunday 9/15 – Don Randi & Quest at The Baked Potato

Keyboardist Don Randi & Quest are at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Icelandic vocalist Geir Olafs for the second of two nights (Sat-Sun) with Bernie Dresel on drums, Jerry Watts Jr. on bass, John De Patie on guitar, Billy Hulting on percussion, Brandon Fields and Jimmy Emerzian on saxes, Chad Willis on trumpet, and Nick Lane on trombone. Saxophonist Joshua Redman leads a group at Catalina in Hollywood featuring vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa. Drummer Eric Ching is at Dizzy’s in San Diego with a group including pianist Eric Scott Reed and trumpeter Charlie Porter. Pianist Tamir Hendelman is at Libretto in Paso Robles with vocalist Roberta Gambarini. Pianist Yuko Mabuchi is at the Sierra Madre Playhouse in Sierra Madre. Is That You? Opens for drummer Kevin Kanner’s jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Trumpeter Elliott Caine is at The York in Highland Park. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. The Singers LA vocal showcase is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at The Drake in Laguna Beach with pianist Ron Kobayashi. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. Pianist Sam Hirsh is at the Kookaburra Lounge in Hollywood. 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. Vocalist Beth Rohde leads a jam session at Barsha in Hermosa Beach.  The World Stage in South L.A. hosts the Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session. The Jelly Roll Jazz Band is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. The Hard Bop Ensemble is at The Copper Room in Yucca Valley. Vocalist Liz Cole and the Todd Hunter Trio do the afternoon brunch at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Guitarist Sam Shepherd plays an afternoon jazz brunch at Jack’s in Dana Point. Drummer Tom Dante has a brunch show at Mozambique in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Lia Booth has the early jazz brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach.

Monday 9/16 – Adam Hersh at The Baked Potato

Keyboardist Adam Hersh is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Max Gerl on bass and Gary Novak on drums. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood including keyboardist Ruslan Sirota, bassist Travis Carlton, and drummer Gene Coye.  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.  Trio Renacimiento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A. Pianist Adam Wolff is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.

Tuesday 9/17 – Chuck Redd & Tom Ranier at Bistango

Vibraphonist Chuck Redd and pianist Tom Ranier lead a quintet at Bistango in Irvine. Vocalist Nicolas Bearde is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist/keyboardist Tim Hockenberry is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Corcovado is at TRiP in Santa Monica. Bassist Doug Walker leads a quintet at the Senses Bistro in San Diego. Pianist Gerald Clayton hosts the Tuesday Happenings Jam Session at Sam First near LAX. Four-Ninety is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Guitarist Dean Grech is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Keri Kelsey leads an open mic at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. 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 Rose Mallett is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. Vocalist Slim Man is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Pianist Derrik Lewis plays a happy hour show at The Tropicale in Palm Springs. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 9/18 – Destiny “LeQueen” Diggs at Sam First

Bassist Destiny “LeQueen” Diggs is at Sam First near LAX with Nicolaus Gelin on trumpet, Miles Lennox on piano, and Gengis Don on drums.  Pianist Adam Hersh is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Robin Simone’s Hollywood Orchestra is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Lia Booth is at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A. Guitarist/vocalist Rafael Moreira is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer Jimmy Branly is at 1881 in Pasadena. Drummer Tom Dante is at Skyloft in Laguna Beach. Pianist Michael LeVan is at Il Gatto in La Habra. 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. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Modern Time Trio is at Club 616 in Santa Ana. The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. Pianist Carlos Velasco is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Pianist/vocalist Christopher Linman is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert.