About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – The Week Of November 11, 2024

October continues with a SoCal jazz week including Monty Alexander, Conrad Tao, Mon David, Will Brahm, Paul Peress, Bob Reynolds, Randy Ingram, Otmaro Ruiz, Cameron Graves, Adam Ratner, The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra, Terrace Martin, Katja Rieckermann, and Sunday’s The Scene Volume 5.

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 11/11 – Cameron Graves at The Baked Potato

Keyboardist Cameron Graves is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Andy Prado Jr. on drums, Derrick Elliott on bass, Colin Cook on guitar, and Miranda Nimmer on vocals. Guitarist Adam Ratner is at The High Low in Atwater Village. Vocalist Sharon Marie Cline is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. 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. Keyboardist Julian Pollack leads 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. Pianist Adam Wolff is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.

Tuesday 11/12 – The Jazz Bakers at The Baked Potato

The Jazz Bakers are at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Charles Ruggeiro on drums, Max Gerl on bass, Dan West on keys, Matt Lilley on sax, and Lenny Castro on percussion. Saxophonist Terrace Martin begins a month-long Tuesday residency at Verse LA in Toluca Lake. Pianist Gerald Clayton hosts the Tuesday Happenings Jam Session at Sam First near LAX. The Sultans Of Swing are at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Vocalist Meloney Collins is at Mozambique in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Rebecca Jade is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Spilly Cave and Dolphin Hyperspace are at Zebulon in Silverlake. 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. Vocalist Slim Man is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 11/13 – Randy Ingram at Sam First

Pianist Randy Ingram is at Sam First near LAX with Billy Mohler on bass and Joe La Barbera on drums. Keyboardist Otmaro Ruiz is at 1881 in Pasadena. Saxophonist Katja Rieckermann is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Ryan De Hues is at Vibrato in Bel Air.  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. Jumpin’ Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Keyboardist Brad Bietry hosts a happy hour open mic and jam session at The George in Pasadena.

Thursday 11/14 – Mon David at Catalina Jazz Club

Vocalist Mon David celebrates a birthday and album release at Catalina in Hollywood with a band including pianist Josh Nelson and guitarist Larry Koonse. Saxophonist Bob Reynolds is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Kelly Politzer is at Sam First near LAX. Saxophonist Tripp Sprague and vocalist Leonard Patton play the music of John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Trombonist Joshua Brown is at The Grape in Ventura.  Keyboardist Kait Dunton is at The York in Highland Park.  Drummer Jacob Wendt celebrates an album release at Collage in San Pedro. Vocalist Dave Damiani & The No Vacancy Orchestra are at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Pianist/vocalist Aimee Nolte is at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair. Vocalist Maria Schafer is at Jojo’s Hideaway in Tustin. Pianist Joe Rotondi is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Vocalist Chloe Perrier is at Casa Romantica in San Clemente. Saxophonist Kahlil Childs is at The Merc in Temecula. 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. 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. Pianist Michael LeVan is at Il Gatto in La Habra. The West Coast Jazz Duo is at Stella’s in Dana Point. Pianist Brian O’Rourke is at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Vocalist Roman Palacios is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.

Friday 11/15 – Will Brahm at The Harmony Room

Guitarist Will Brahm is at the St. Barnabas Harmony Room in Eagle Rock with bassist Max Gerl and drummer Chris Wabich. Pianist Edsel Gomez is at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair for the first of two nights. Drummer Gengis Don & The Empire are at Sam First near LAX.  Pianist Kait Dunton is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Amanda Castro is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo.  Vocalist Jonathan Karrant is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. The Jazz Cartel is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena.  Vocalist Cobby Brzeski is at Golden Island in San Diego. Saxophonist Robert Dove is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Pianist Kat Shoemaker is at Books & Records in San Diego. Trumpeter/vocalist Johnny Britt is at The World Stage in South L.A. Vocalist Chuck Williams leads an open mic at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells with vocalist Chris Bennett. 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. Pianist David Arnay is at the Parkway Grill in Pasadena. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.

Saturday 11/16 – Monty Alexander at Segerstrom Samueli Theater

Pianist Monty Alexander celebrates a birthday with a pair of shows at the Segerstrom Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa with Luke Sellick on bass and Jason Brown on drums. Pianist Conrad Tao and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra are at The Soraya in Northridge. Drummer Paul Peress is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Adam Hersh and bassist Mauricio Morales are at Sam First near LAX.  Pianist Edsel Gomez is at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair for the first of two nights. Trumpeter Tony Guerrero is at Vibrato in Bel Air with vocalist Lia Booth.  The Aristocats are at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Marc LeBrun is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Alexis Gach is at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Vocalist Matt Mauser is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Trumpeter John Reynolds is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Jackiem Joyner is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Books & Records in San Diego. Drummers Richard Sellers & Rhydian Marshall are at Dizzy’s in San Diego. The Benedetti Trio is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. 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. The Itty Bitty Big Band plays an afternoon show at Collage in San Pedro.

Sunday 11/17 – The Scene Volume 5 at Hotel Cafe

The Scene Volume 5 is at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood including Wil Blades, Larry Goldings, Jeff Parker, Anthony Wilson, Sam Barsh, and numerous others. The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra is at the Carpenter Center in Long Beach. Pianist Adam Hersh and bassist Mauricio Morales are at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Judy Wexler is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. Catatonic is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Trombonist Joshua Brown opens for drummer Kevin Kanner’s jazz jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Salsa Meets Jazz offers a tribute to Celia Cruz at Catalina in Hollywood. Trumpeter John Reynolds is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego.  Guitarist Carl Verheyen is at Club Louie’s in Westlake Village.  Trumpeter Elliott Caine is at The York in Highland Park.  Guitarist Yu Ooka is at 3355 Asian Grill in Torrance with guest vocalist Sidney Jacobs. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at The Drake in Laguna Beach with pianist Ron Kobayashi. Saxophonist Marion Meadows is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Humphrey’s Backstage in San Diego. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.  PINKmessiah is at Bar Bandini in Echo Park. 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. Pianist Richard Glaser is at The Barkley in South Pasadena. Pianist Michael LeVan is at Il Gatto in La Habra. 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. Drummer Tom Dante has a brunch show at Mozambique in Laguna Beach. Pianist/vocalist Wayne Wilentz and drummer/vocalist Dave Tull do the afternoon brunch at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Vocalist Audrey Pierre has the early jazz brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. Bassist Rodney Greene does a brunch at Camila’s Jazz Club in Montclair.

Monday 11/18 – Chiu/Johnson/Uhlmann at The High Low

Keyboardist Jeremiah Chiu, saxophonist Josh Johnson, and guitarist Gregory Uhlmann are at The High Low in Atwater Village. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. 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. Keyboardist Julian Pollack leads Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Eddie V’s in San Diego. Pianist Adam Wolff is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. The El Camino College Studio Jazz Big Band is at the Marsee Auditorium in Torrance.

Tuesday 11/19 – Ann Hampton Callaway at Vibrato

Vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway celebrates the music of Peggy Lee at Vibrato in Bel Air.  Groove Legacy is at The Baked Potato in Studio City.  Pianist Larry Fuller is at Libretto in Paso Robles. Pianist Gerald Clayton leads the Tuesday Happenings jam session at Sam First near LAX.  Saxophonist Terrace Martin is at Verse LA in Toluca Lake.  The Fresh Mint Pharaohs are at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Corcovado are at TRiP in West L.A. Vocalist Crystal Clulee is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. The Irvine Barclay Jazz Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.  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. Vocalist Slim Man is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. 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 11/20 – Charles Ruggerio at The Baked Potato

Drummer Charles Ruggerio celebrates an album release at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Bob Reynolds on sax, Mike Gurrola on bass, and Champian Fulton on keys and vocals. Saxophonist Tristan Cappel is at Sam First near LAX. Percussionist Victor Orlando plays a benefit for Musicians without medical coverage at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Lamont Van Hook is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Von Roderick is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Lia Booth is at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. 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. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Modern Time Trio is at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Pianist Carlos Velasco is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Keyboardist Brad Bietry hosts a happy hour open mic and jam session at The George in Pasadena. Trumpeter Grant Hungerford leads a jam session at Collage in San Pedro.