About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of September 23, 2024

September winds down with a SoCal jazz week including Josh Nelson, Steve Tyrell, Chuchito Valdes & Diego Figueiredo, David Garfield, Dave Slonaker, Ledisi, Clayton Cameron, Bernie Dresel, Teryn Re’, Hadrien Feraud, Sacha Boutros, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

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 9/23 – Hadrien Feraud at The Baked Potato

Bassist Hadrien Feraud is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Bob Reynolds on sax, Ruslan Sirota on keys, Dominic Xavier Taplin on keys, and Robert “Sput” Searight on drums. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. The Tom Kubis Big Band is at the Gaslamp in Long Beach. The Davies Quartet is at Panama 66 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. Trio Renacimiento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A.  Pianist Michael Peed is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.

Tuesday 9/24 – Dave Slonaker Big Band at Vibrato

Composer/arranger Dave Slonaker’s Big Band is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Teryn Re’ fronts her big band at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer Kyle Poole leads the Tuesday Happenings jam session at Sam First near LAX. Guitarist Jeff Parker’s ETA Quartet is at The High Low in Los Feliz. Guitarist Julian Lage is at Belly Up in Solana Beach. Trumpeter/vocalist Chris Norton is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Bassist Kevin “Brandino” Brandon celebrates a birthday at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Vocalist Andrea Miller 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 9/25 – David Garfield at Catalina Jazz Club

Keyboardist David Garfield celebrates 50 years of live shows in L.A. with a band including Chad Wackerman and J.R. Robinson on drums, Eric Marienthal on sax, Toshi Yanagi on guitar, and many more guests at Catalina in Hollywood. Drummer Clayton Cameron is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer Bernie Dresel’s BBB big band is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Brazilian pianist André Mehmari plays a solo show at Sam First near LAX. Drummer Adam Snow is at 1881 in Pasadena. Bassist Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble are at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara.  Black Market Trust is at Seven Degrees in Laguna Beach.  Vocalist Maria Schafer is at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A.  Trumpeter/vocalist John Michael Bradford is at Bacchus’ Kitchen in South Pasadena.  The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas with vocalists Kiki Ebsen and Erin McPherson.  Saxophonist Greg Vail is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Trumpeter Julien Knowles leads a jam session at The York in Highland Park. 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.  Pianist Michael Peed is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.

Thursday 9/26 – Los Angeles Jazz Quartet at Sam First

The Los Angeles Jazz Quartet is at Sam First near LAX. Guitarist Alex Sill is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Sacha Boutros is at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair. Pianist Josh Nelson is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist James Torme & The Velvet Brass are at Vibrato in Bel Air.  Vocalist/pianist Marina Pacowski is at the CSUN Cypress Recital Hall in Northridge.  Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Vibraphonist Chuck Redd is at The Merc in Temecula. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Guitarist Dave Murdy is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.  The Transatlantic Guitar Trio is at SOhO in Santa Barbara. Percussionist Joey De Leon is at the Cana Rum Bar in downtown L.A.  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. Pianist Richard Turner, Jr. is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. The West Coast Jazz Duo is at Stella’s in Dana Point. Guitarist David Eastlee is at The George in Pasadena for happy hour.  MaQui is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Cobby Brzeski is at California English in San Diego. Saxophonist Kahlil Childs is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego.  Bossa Vai Vai is at Jojo’s Hideaway in Tustin.

Friday 9/27 – Steve Tyrell at Catalina Jazz Club

Vocalist Steve Tyrell is at Catalina in Hollywood for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Pianist Josh Nelson is at Sam First near LAX. Pianist Chuchito Valdes and guitarist Diego Figueiredo are at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Trombonist Ryan Porter is at LACMA in West L.A. Pianists Joshua White, Alan Broadbent, and Bill Mays celebrate Bud Powell at The Conrad in La Jolla. Vocalist Ledisi is at The Wallis in Beverly Hills.  The Pacific Jazz Orchestra Quartet is at The Aster in Hollywood with vocalists Ty Taylor and Clatra.  The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is at the Musco Center in Orange. Guitarist Allen Hinds is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist David Snow and saxophonist Sal Crocker are at The World Stage in South L.A. Flutist Holly Hofmann is at the La Jolla Community Center. Guitarist Carl Verheyen is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Drummer Ed Smith is at The Grape in Ventura. Organist Gregg Karukas is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Trumpeter John Reynolds is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Scott Martin is at Libretto in Paso Robles.  Latin vocalist Anita Robles is at the Garden Cafe in Sherman Oaks.  Saxophonist Boney James is at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach. Saxophonist Dave Victorino is at Azo Vino in Covina. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells with vocalist Eve Holmes. 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. Violinist Susie Hansen’s Latin Jazz Band is at Il Gatto in La Habra. JazzZone is at the Alliance Community Cultural Center in Pomona. The Catalina Combo is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena.  Guitarist Aaron Lind is at Golden Island in San Diego. Vocalist Cobby Brzeski is at Books & Records in San Diego. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Tasha Taylor is at Vibrato in Bel Air.

Saturday 9/28 – Josh Nelson at Sam First

Pianist Josh Nelson is at Sam First near LAX with Karl McComas-Reichl on bass and Dan Schnelle on drums. Snarky Puppy is at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach. Vocalist Steve Tyrell is at Catalina in Hollywood. Pianist Chuchito Valdes and guitarist Diego Figueiredo are at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair. Guitarist Carl Verheyen is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is at the Pepperdine Smothers Theatre in Malibu. Pianist Miro Sprague is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Pianist/vocalist Bill Cantos is at Vibrato in Bel Air, followed by a late set from vocalist Seth MacFarlane and his chamber group. Pianist Brian Hargrove is at The World Stage in South L.A. Saxophonist Doug Webb is at The Grape in Ventura. Saxophonist Brian Levy plays music of John Coltrane at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Saxophonist Joshua Christian Childress is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Lizzy & The Triggermen are at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. Vocalist Howie Levine’s “JazzNatra” is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Boney James is at the Thornton Winery in Temecula. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Bassist Karim Yengsep is at Basil Brazil Cuisine in San Juan Capistrano. 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 Aristocats are at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Jerry Costanzo & His Gotham City Swingers are at the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association. Vocalist Cobby Brzeski is at the Hotel Republic in San Diego. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Books & Records in San Diego. The Palladium Mambo Orchestra is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Compton College hosts the Third Annual Jazz On The Grass in Compton.

Sunday 9/29 – Rebirth Brass Band at The Mint

The Rebirth Brass Band is at The Mint in West l.A. Organist Delvon Lamarr is at the Lodge Room in Highland Park.  The Joe Di Fiore Big band with vocalist Stacey Ryan is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro.  The SicNarf big band is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Michael Ragonese is at The York in Highland Park. The Huntertones are at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood.  Vibraphonist Chuck Redd is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego.   Pianist Sue Palmer is at Belly Up in Solana Beach.  Pianist Brian Hargrove is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. The Sam Diego Jazz All-Stars are at Humphrey’s By The Bay in San Diego.  Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Clint Holmes is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist Dean Grech is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.  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. Pianist Michael LeVan is at Il Gatto in La Habra with vocalist Andrea Miller. 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. Guitarist Sam Shepherd plays an afternoon jazz brunch at Jack’s in Dana Point. Saxophonist Louis Van Taylor has the brunch at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Drummer Tom Dante has a brunch show at Mozambique in Laguna Beach. Drummer John Kithcart has the early jazz brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach.

Monday 9/30 – Snarky Puppy at Humphrey’s By The Bay

Snarky Puppy is at Humphrey’s By The Bay in San Diego. Saxophonist Eric Marienthal is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach with bassist Marcus Miller. Pianist Jesse Justice is at Bub & Grandmas in Eagle Rock. The Huntertones are at West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch. Phatback, Earl & Me is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. 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. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. 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. The SBCC Monday Madness Jazz Orchestra is at SOhO in Santa Barbara.

Tuesday 10/1 – Marquis Hill at Zebulon

Trumpeter Marquis Hill is at Zebulon in Silverlake. Basic Cable is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Snarky Puppy is at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara. The Herbie Hancock Institute Ensemble hosts the Tuesday Happenings Jam Session at Sam First near LAX. 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 10/2 – Scott Kinsey at The Baked Potato

Keyboardist Scott Kinsey is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with David Binney on sax, Hadrien Feraud on bass, and Gary Novak on drums. Pianist Matt Politano is at Sam First near LAX. Trumpeter Marquis Hill is at UCSD’s The Loft in San Diego. Trumpeter/vocalist Johnny Britt is at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Ronee Martin & pianist Van-Anh Nguyen are at Vibrato in Bel Air. 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.