About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – Week Of June 16, 2025

June continues w/a SoCal jazz week including Eliane Elias, Doug Webb, Dave Holland & Lionel Loueke, Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman, the Choi/Cunliffe Orchestra, Joshua White, Isaiah Collier, Max Haymer, the Acid Cole Trio, Nathan East, and Melissa Aldana.

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 6/16 – Doug Webb at The Baked Potato

Saxophonist Doug Webb begins a four-night (Mon-Thu) run at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Danny Carey on drums, Mitchel Forman on keys, Brian Charette on organ, Jimmy Earl on bass, and Jamie Kime on guitar. Bassist Dave Holland and guitarist Lionel Loueke are at the Scripps Research Auditorium in San Diego. Saxophonist Eric Marienthal is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach with bassist Nathan East. Bassist Logan Kane is at The High Low in Atwater Village. Guitarist Matteo Mancuso is at Belly Up in Solana Beach. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with vocalist Andrea Miller. Pianist Diego Gaeta is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. 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 with pianist Ruslan Sirota. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Eddie V’s in San Diego. Vibraphonist Ian Harland leads a jazz jam session at the Charade Speakeasy in San Diego. Vocalist Adelaide is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.

Tuesday 6/17 – Choi/Cunliffe Orchestra at Vibrato

Pianists Mina Choi and Bill Cunliffe lead a jazz orchestra at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist Matteo Mancuso is at The Lodge Room in Highland Park – Dolphin Hyperspace opens. Pianist Gerald Clayton leads the Tuesday Happenings Jam Session at Sam First near LAX. Saxophonist Doug Webb is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Lia Booth is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Von Roderick is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Guitarist Angelo Metz is at TRiP in Santa Monica. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Keyboardist Jay Smith is at the Sundale Country Club in Bakersfield. Vocalist Keri Kelsey hosts an open mic at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. The Irvine Barclay Jazz Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach with vocalist Crystal Clulee. Keyboardist Sam Barsh is at Shoo Shoo Baby in downtown L.A. The Brig Band is at The Brig in Venice. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley hosts a jazz jam at General Lee’s in Chinatown. Pianist Edward Gabrielyan is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. 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 6/18 – Max Haymer at Catalina

Pianist Max Haymer is at Sam First near LAX with Luca Alemanno on bass and Rick Montalbano on drums. Bassist Nathan East and son/keyboardist Noah East are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Saxophonist Doug Webb is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Flutist Lori Bell is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Pianist Eve Elliot is at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A. Bassist Antar Martin is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Vocalist Mark Kopitzke is at Roost 374 in San Clemente. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at the Florence Osteria in West Hollywood. Guitarist Scotty Bramer is at the Aum Beer House in Garden Grove. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. 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. Drummer Tom Dante is at the Gaslamp in Long Beach. The Soul Organ Trio is at Club 616 in Santa Ana. The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. Trumpeter Grant Hungerford leads a jazz jam at Collage in San Pedro.

Thursday 6/19 – Joshua White & SixOfOne at Sam First

Pianist Joshua White & SixOfOne are at Sam First near LAX with Nicole McCabe, Daniel Rotem and Devin Daniels on saxes, Karl McComas-Reichl on bass, and Anthony Fung on drums. Brazilian pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias is at Catalina in Hollywood for the first of four nights (Thu-Sat). Saxophonist Doug Webb is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Janis Mann is at 1881 in Pasadena. Vocalist Elena & guitarist George Gilliam play a Juneteeth celebration at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Yocoya is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Terrell Edwards is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Saxophonist Tristan Cappel is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Humphrey’s Backstage in San Diego. Pianist/vocalist Christopher Linman is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Four And More are at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. The Aristocats are at Sogno Toscano in Santa Monica. 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. 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. Drummer Kevin Crabb hosts a musician/singer showcase and jam session at the Thai Fusion Bistro in West Hills. Vocalist Roman Palacios is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Kaylee Daugherty does a late afternoon show at California English in San Diego.

Friday 6/20 – Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman at Sam First

Vocalist Tierney Sutton and pianist Tamir Hendelman are at Sam First near LAX. Organist Ronnie Foster is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. LACMA offers a tribute to the late Barbara Morrison at the Smidt Welcome Plaza. Brazilian pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias is at Catalina in Hollywood. Guitarist Thom Rotella is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Vocalist Luke Carlsen & The Fresh Rhythm Band are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Percussionist Carlos Nino is at The World Stage in South L.A. Pianist David Arnay is at the Parkway Grill in Pasadena. Pianist Joe Rotondi is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Vocalist Carolyn Hennessy is at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. Vocalists Nichaud Fitzgibbon and Jack Wood are at Jojo’s Hideaway in Tustin. Trumpeter Greg Solman is at Azo Vino in Covina. Vocalist Kaylee Daugherty is at Books & Records in San Diego. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Natalie Bradley is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. The Secret Agents are at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Saxophonist Kahlil Childs is at Panama 66 in San Diego.  Drummer Joel Taylor is at 1881 in Pasadena. Bassist Karim Yengsep is at the OC Fish Grille in Irvine. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells with vocalist Greg Marx. Pianist Ron Kobayashi is at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. Guitarist Angelo Metz is at Native Fields in Walnut. The Route 66 Trio is at Bourbon Steak in Glendale. Drummer Peter Buck is at the Queensview Steakhouse at Parker’s Lighthouse in Long Beach. Vocalist Jeff Robinson is at Pips On La Brea in West L.A. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. The Catalina Combo is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Woody James Legacy Band does an afternoon show at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood.

Saturday 6/21 – A Tribute To The 60th Anniversary Of “A Love Supreme” at California Plaza

Saxophonist Isaiah Collier leads a tribute to the 60th anniversary of John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” at Grand Performances at California Plaza in downtown L.A. including Brandon Coleman on keys, Dwight Trible on vocals, and an introduction from Michelle Coltrane. The Acid Cole Trio is at Sam First near LAX.  Vocalist Mark Winkler is at 1881 in Pasadena.  Saxophonist Melissa Aldana is at the Athenaeum Library in La Jolla. Brazilian pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias is at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Jamie Shew is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Vocalist Amanda Castro is at Vibrato in Bel Air. JazzZone is at Ganesha Park in Pomona. Saxophonist Anibal Seminario is at Jojo’s Hideaway in Tustin. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego. Jazz Funk Soul is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Day One of the San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival is at The Rady Shell in San Diego. Vocalist Miki Howard is at The Miracle Theatre in Inglewood. The Aristocats are at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Joe Rotondi is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Gong is at The Baked Potato in Studio City for the first of two nights (Sat-Sun). Vocalist Donn Molzahn is at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. The Jazz Cartel is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. The Palladium Mambo Orchestra is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego.  Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with vocalist Amanda Portela. Keyboardist Robert Turner is at Pips On La Brea in West L.A. Drummer Peter Buck is at the Queensview Steakhouse at Parker’s Lighthouse in Long Beach. Pianist Adam Wolff is at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. The Jazztown Band is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. Drummer Izzak Weatherwax is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. Pianist Eric Scott Reed leads a workshop at The World Stage in South L.A. Pianist John Opferkuch is at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. Aileen Quinn & Her Leapin’ Lizards are at the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association in Pasadena.

Sunday 6/22 – Eliane Elias at Catalina Jazz Club

Brazilian pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias is at Catalina in Hollywood for the last of four nights (Thu-Sat) with Leandro Pellegrino on guitar, Marc Johnson on bass, and Mauricio Zottarelli on drums. Pianist Adam Hersh and guitarist Adam Walker are at Tomat near LAX. Pianist Peter Smith’s Stained Glass Sessions at First Baptist Church in Pasadena features vocalist Maiya Sykes and saxophonist Ralph Moore. Trumpeter Elliott Caine is at the Playhouse Village Park in Pasadena. Guitarist Steve Oliver is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. GENR8R is at The United Theater in downtown L.A. Pianist Qur’An Shaheed is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at The Drake in Laguna Beach with pianist Ron Kobayashi. Trumpeter John Reynolds is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Gong is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Whitney Shay is at Panama 66 in San Diego. Day Two of the San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival is at The Rady Shell in San Diego. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Guitarist Ken Song is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at the Florence Osteria in West Hollywood. Pianist Adam Wolff is at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. 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. Pianist Richard Glaser is at The Barkley in South Pasadena. Pianist Michael LeVan is at Il Gatto in La Habra with vocalist Andrea Miller. 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. Guitarist Tom Collins is at the Ojai Pub in Ojai. The Hard Bop Ensemble is at The Copper Room in Yucca Valley. Guitarist Doug MacDonald leads a jazz jam at Z Club in Joshua Tree. Vocalist Alvin Reyes has the afternoon brunch at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Vocalist Lia Booth has the early jazz brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. Vocalist Sandy Cummings has a brunch at SOhO in Santa Barbara.

Monday 6/23 – Nicole McCabe at The High Low

Saxophonist Nicole McCabe is at The High Low in Atwater Village with pianist Paul Cornish. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Saxophonist Tom Kubis leads a big band at the Gaslamp in Long Beach. Pianist Matt Politano is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. Vocalist Meloney Collins is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. 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 Scivally 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. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Vibraphonist Ian Harland leads a jam session at the Charade Speakeasy in San Diego. The Baked Potato in Studio City hosts a six-act Showcase Night.

Tuesday 6/24 – Blanco Diablo at The Baked Potato

Blanco Diablo is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Andy Sanesi on drums, Frank Fontaine on sax, Matt Rohde on keys, Dave Goodwin on bass, Jamie Kime on guitar, and Joey De Leon on percussion. Composer Charles Fox is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Drummer Parker Trent is at the St. Barnabas Harmony Room in Eagle Rock. Catfish is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Keyboardist Sam Barsh is at Shoo Shoo Baby in downtown L.A. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. The Brig Band is at The Brig in Venice. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley hosts a jazz jam at General Lee’s in Chinatown Los Angeles. Vocalist Slim Man is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Pianist Edward Gabrielyan is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. 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 6/25 – El’Zabar Murray Duo at Zebulon

Percussionist Sir Kahil El’Zabar and saxophonist David Murray are at Zebulon in Silverlake. Drummer Charles Ruggerio is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Bassist Logan Kane is at Sam First near LAX. Sasha’s Bloc Band is at Catalina in Hollywood with vocalists Maiya Sykes and Aejaye Jackson. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Pianist/vocalist Christopher Linman is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at the Florence Osteria in West Hollywood. 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. Drummer Tom Dante is at the Gaslamp in Long Beach. Guitarist Angelo Metz is at Native Fields in Walnut. The Soul Organ Trio is at Club 616 in Santa Ana. TUBOP is at Chapter One in Santa Ana. Les Bons Garcons is at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A. Hagen Jazz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Guitarist Carlos Velasco is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. French vocal group Paris Chansons are at Vibrato in Bel Air.