SoCal jazz highlights this week include Billy Childs, The Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra, Joshua White, Cybill Shepherd, The West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band, Daniel Szabo, Mike Garson w/Judith Hill, Steve Sieck, Charles Owens, Hadrien Feraud, Jenny Scheinman, and the Flat Earth Society Orchestra.
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 10/21 – Hadrien Feraud at The Baked Potato
Bassist Hadrien Feraud is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Ruslan Sirota and Chris Fishman on keys, Bob Reynolds on sax, and Gene Coye on drums. Vocalist Meloney Collins is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Najee is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with vocalist Andrea Miller. 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. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Eddie V’s in San Diego. Trio Renacimiento is at Las Perlas in downtown L.A.
Tuesday 10/22 – Pan Afrikan People’s Arkestra at 2220 Arts + Archives
The Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra is at 2220 Arts + Archives in downtown L.A. Pianist Paul Cornish hosts the Tuesday Happenings jam session at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Bilal is at Lodge Room in Highland Park. Blues guitarist Kirk Fletcher is at the LACM Garage in Pasadena. Pianist George Kahn and vocalist Courtney Lemmon are at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Guitarist Peter Sprague is at the Senses Bistro in San Diego. Pianist Sam Barsh is at Shoo Shoo Baby in downtown L.A. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at Sogno Toscano in Santa Monica. Guitarist/vocalist Ponpon Chen is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. 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. The Irvine Barclay Jazz Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.
Wednesday 10/23 – Sasha’s Bloc Band at Vibrato
Sasha’s Bloc Band featuring vocalists Maiya Sykes and LaVance Collery is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Bassist Marco Varela is at Sam First near LAX. Guitarist Marc Ribot is at Lodge Room in Highland Park. Violinist Jenny Scheinman is at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Vocalist Susan Krebs’ WoRK Quintet is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Janis Mann is at 1881 in Pasadena. Violinist Jenny Scheiman is at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Guitarist Shea Welsh is at TRiP in Santa Monica. Saxophonist Greg Vail is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Liela Avila is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. 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. Hagen Jazz 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. Vocalist Morgan Delaney and guitarist Paul Smith are at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A. Guitarist Tom Collins is at the Ojai Pub in Ojai.
Thursday 10/24 – Joshua White at Sam First
Pianist Joshua White is at Sam First near LAX with Daniel Rotem on sax, Julien Knowles on trumpet, Jermaine Paul on bass, and Jonathan Pinson on drums. Vocalist Cybill Shepherd is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Pianist Iseul Kim and violinist Jenny Scheinman split a bill at 2220 Arts + Archives in downtown L.A. Vocalist Anne Walsh and pianist Tom Zink are at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Keyboardist Herman Jackson is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Ben Jones sings a tribute to Frank Sinatra at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia does the happy hour show at The George in Pasadena. Trumpeter Tony Guerrero is at the Casino San Clemente in San Clemente. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Drummer Tiki Pasillas is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Trombor is at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair. The Urban Renewal Project is at The Venice West in Venice. Vocalist Sue McClaskey is at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Vocalist Elena Gilliam is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at Jojo’s Hideaway in Tustin. 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. Four and More are at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. 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. Pianist Michael Ragonese leads a student jam at Libretto in Paso Robles.
Friday 10/25 – Steve Sieck at Catalina Jazz Club
Singer/songwriter Steve Sieck celebrates an album release at Catalina in Hollywood with an all-star backing band including vocalists Mark Winkler and Amy Keys, keyboardist Mitchel Forman, bassist Dan Lutz, drummer Gary Novak, guitarist Dori Amarillo, and more. Saxophonist Charles Owens is at The World Stage in South L.A. Pianist Daniel Szabo is at Sam First near LAX for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Keyboardist Billy Childs is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. The Flat Earth Society Orchestra is at Artshare LA in downtown Los Angeles. Pianist Vardan Ovsepian is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Phillip Brandon is at the View Music Bar in Torrance. Vocalist Rose Colella has the free Friday jazz show at LACMA in West L.A. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at the La Jolla Community Center. Keyboardist Nick Smith is at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Saxophonist Alex Hahn is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Pianist Irving Flores is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Gabrielito y La Verdad is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Trumpeter John Reynolds is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Julie Zhu is at Golden Island in San Diego. Guitarist Zo Shah is at Books & Records in San Diego. Saxophonist Dave Victorino is at Azo Vino in Covina. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at Sogno Toscano in Santa Monica. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells with vocalist Keisha D. 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. Keyboardist Dave Palmer is at The Stowaway in downtown L.A. The Catalina Combo is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Veronique Forget is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.
Saturday 10/26 – Billy Childs at The Baked Potato
Keyboardist Billy Childs is at The Baked Potato in Studio City for the second of two nights (Fri-Sat) with Jimmy Johnson on bass, Andrew Renfroe on guitar, and Justin Brown on drums. Pianist Mike Garson is at The Sun Rose in West Hollywood with vocalist Judith Hill. Pianist Daniel Szabo is at Sam First near LAX. Keyboardist Nick Smith is at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair. Saxophonist Doug Webb plays the music of Wayne Shorter at The Grape in Ventura. Pianist/vocalist Bill Cantos is at Vibrato in Bel Air for an early show, followed by vocalist Seth MacFarlane And His Chamber Orchestra. The Angel City Jazz Festival and Vernacular host an evening of improvised music with an ensemble including pianist Joshua White, trumpeter Dan Rosenboom, saxophonist Devin Daniels, drummer Alex Cline and many more at Artshare LA in downtown Los Angeles. Pianist Rick Helzer is Dizzy’s in San Diego. Pianist Kat Shoemaker is at Books & Records in San Diego. Trumpeter Greg Solman is at Azo Vino in Covina. Drummer Jake Tompkins is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at the Hotel Republic in San Diego. Vocalist Jenessa Noland is at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. The Hot 8 Brass Band is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Guitarist Suren Arustamyan is at Catalina in Hollywood. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Bassist Karim Yengsep is at Basil Brazil Cuisine in San Juan Capistrano. The Jazztown Band is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. 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. Dean Mora & His Haunted Orchestra are at the Cicada Club in downtown L.A. Sylvia & The Rhythm Boys are at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Jacqui Hylton is at Wolfsglen in Westwood.
Sunday 10/27 – Legacy Of Wayne Shorter at The Conrad
Saxophonist Mark Turner joins Wayne Shorter band alumni bassist John Patitucci, drummer Brian Blade, and pianist Danilo Pérez at The Conrad in La Jolla. The West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band led by pianist Josh Nelson and drummer Kevin van den Elzen celebrates the music of Terry Gibbs and Shorty Rogers at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Trumpeter Jon Faddis leads a quintet in celebration of Dizzy Gillespie at the Handlery Hotel in San Diego. Vocalist Dave Damiani fronts the 20-piece No Vacancy Orchestra for an album release show at Catalina in Hollywood. The Ladd McIntosh Big Band opens for drummer Kevin Kanner’s jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Cosmic Vibrations featuring vocalic Dwight Trible is at The Lincoln in Venice. Vocalist Nicole Zuraitis is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Guitarist Dave Hill is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Keyboardist Wayne Horvitz is at REDCAT in downtown L.A. Blanco Diablo is at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair. Catatonic is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Vocalist Dolores Scozzesi is at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Pianist Dan Siegel is at Humphrey’s Backstage in San Diego. Vocalist Spencer Day is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Lia Booth is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Vocalist Sharon Marie Cline is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. The Peet Project is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Guitarist Tom Collins is at Sam’s Place in Ojai. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Pianist Peter Smith’s afternoon Stained Glass Sessions features vocalist Patrice Quinn at the First Baptist Church of Pasadena. 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. Pianist Todd Hunter & The Brazilians have the afternoon brunch at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Drummer Tom Dante has a brunch show at Mozambique in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Nick Gomez has the early jazz brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. Vocalist Erin Stevenson does a brunch at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Vocalist Sandy Cummings does a jazz brunch at SOhO in Santa Barbara.
Monday 10/28 – Andy Prado at The Baked Potato
Drummer Andy Prado is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Aaron Janik on trumpet, Phillip Whack on sax, Hadrien Feraud on bass, Cole Riddle on keys, Colin Cook on guitar, and Ollie Lopez on percussion. Trumpeter Dan Rosenboom is at the Saddleback College Studio Theatre in Mission Viejo. Bassoonist Sara Schoenbeck and pianist Wayne Horvitz are at USCD’s The Loft in San Diego. The Tom Kubis Big Band is at the Gaslamp in Long Beach. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Vocalist Anthony Bernasconi sings the music of Michael Buble 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. 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 M.O.B. Jazz Quintet is at SOhO in Santa Barbara.
Tuesday 10/29 – 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 Alex Johnson on saxes, Lemar Guillary on trombone, Adam Ledbetter on piano, Rene Camacho on bass, and Christian Moraga on percussion. Vibraphonist Sasha Berliner hosts the Tuesday Happenings Jam Session at Sam First near LAX. Trumpeter Mike Bolger is at Seven Grand in downtown L.A. Vocalist Elaine Gibbs is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Guitarist Dean Grech is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Bassist Doug Walker is at the Senses Bistro in San Diego. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at Sogno Toscano in Santa Monica. St. Paul & The Minneapolis Funk All-Stars are at Vibrato in Bel Air. 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 Michael Peed is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.
Wednesday 10/30 – Banned From Utopia at The Baked Potato
Banned From Utopia begins a three-night (Wed-Fri) run at The Baked Potato in Studio City playing the music of Frank Zappa with Mike Miller and Jamie Kime on guitars, Ray White on vocals, Robert Martin on keys, sax and vocals, Scott Thunes on bass, and Chad Wackerman on drums. Drummer Simon Phillips is at The Grape in Ventura. Pianist Vardan Ovsepian is at Sam First near LAX. Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood hosts a Halloween-themed event with tribute shows to the Buena Vista Social Club and Dizzy Gillespie. Pianist Quinn Johnson is at 1881 in Pasadena. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Von Roderick is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. 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. The Modern Time Trio is at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Pianist Eve Elliot is at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A. French vocal group Paris Chansons are at Vibrato in Bel Air.
SoCal jazz highlights this week include Billy Childs, The Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra, Joshua White, Cybill Shepherd, The West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band, Daniel Szabo, Mike Garson w/Judith Hill, Steve Sieck, Charles Owens, Hadrien Feraud, Jenny Scheinman, and the Flat Earth Society Orchestra.
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