About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – Week Of July 21, 2025

July winds down with a SoCal jazz week with Joshua Redman, Kenny Washington, Alex Sill, Chris Wabich, Hadrien Feraud, Mike Monford, Hailey Niswanger, Cory Henry, Kazemde George, OneL, Henry Franklin, Syndee Winters, Dirk K, and Joyce Partise.

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, especially on holidays. The LAjazz.com Quick Calendar lists shows and times three days in advance on the LAjazz.com home page.

Monday 7/21 – Hadrien Feraud at The Baked Potato

Bassist Hadrien Feraud is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Aaron Janik on trumpet, Sam Barsh on keys, Taron Lockett on drums, and Horace Bray on guitar. Pianist Matt Politano is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. Vocalist Lindsey Webster is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Keyboardist Bryard Huggins is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Adam Wolff 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.

Tuesday 7/22 – Kenny Washington at Bistango

Vocalist Kenny Washington is at Bistango in Irvine with Rickey Woodard on sax, Josh Nelson on piano, Alex Frank on bass, and Clayton Cameron on drums. Drummer Joel Taylor is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Conductor Dalia Stasevska leads the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl in a program including Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” with Japanese pianist Hayato Sumino. Trombonist Ryan Porter hosts the Tuesday Happenings Jam Session at Sam First near LAX. Pianist Julius Rodriguez is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Vocalist Jeff Harnar sings the music of Sammy Cahn at Vibrato in Bel Air. Trumpeter Elliott Caine is at Visionarium in Pasadena. Vocalist Sharon Marie Cline is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. The Sultans Of Swing are at La Puglia in Santa Monica. 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 Los Angeles. Guitarist Louis Valenuela is at Madison On Park in San Diego. Pianist Edward Gabrielyan is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 7/23 – Chris Wabich at Sam First

Drummer Chris Wabich celebrates an album release at Sam First near LAX with Josh Nelson on piano and Dan Lutz on bass. Guitarist/vocalist Rafael Moreira is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer Jake Bell is at the Tuning Fork in Studio City. Pianist Michael LeVan is at Il Gatto in La Habra. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. 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. Hagen Jazz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. French vocal group Paris Chansons are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Alicia Beach is at Visionarium in Pasadena. Guitarist Carlos Velasco is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Bassist Yousef Javier hosts a Latin Jazz jam at Sound Dhaba in downtown L.A. Vaquero Y Mar in Ventura hosts a Gypsy Jazz jam session.

Thursday 7/24 – Alex Sill at The Baked Potato

Guitarist Alex Sill is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Jacob Scesney on sax, Otmaro Ruiz on keys, Nick Campbell on bass, and Gary Niovak on drums. Saxophonist Kazemde George is at Sam First near LAX. OneL celebrates an album release at Healing Force Of The Universe in Pasadena. Guitarist Diego Figueiredo is at Catalina in Hollywood. Bassist Henry Franklin is at The Merc in Temecula. Vocalist Joyce Partise is at the Beverly Canon Gardens in Beverly Hills. Pianist/vocalist Bill Cantos is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Vocalist Rose Mallet and guitarist Doug MacDonald offer a tribute to Sarah Vaughan and Wes Montgomery at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Pianist/vocalist John Proulx is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Guitarist Zach Caplinger is at Jojo’s Hideaway in Tustin. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Guitarist David Eastlee is at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Billy Valentine is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Natalie Mendoza is at Bar Bacari in Culver City. Keyboardist Gregg Karukas is at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Jonathan Karrant is at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego. Vocalist Jane Irving is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Four And More are at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. The Aristocats are at Sogno Toscano in Santa Monica.  Guitarist Dave Askren 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. Drummer James Yoshizawa is at Bar Bacari in Silverlake. 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 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. Pianist Kevin Tokarz is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Drummer Jake Tompkins is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Leigh Vance is at the El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara.

Friday 7/25 – Mike Monford at The World Stage

Saxophonist Mike Monford is at The World Stage in South L.A. with Marc Cary on piano and Gengis Don on drums. Saxophonist Hailey Niswanger (Mae.Sun) is at the Moroccan Lounge in downtown L.A. Vocalist Syndee Winters sings the music of Lena Horne at LACMA in West L.A. Vocalist Brenna Whitaker is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Garden of Klōns with saxophonist Steve Lehman is at Sam First near LAX for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Trumpeter Jay Jennings is at Bar Bacari in Culver City. Saxophonist Brian Levy plays the music of John Coltrane at the La Jolla Community Center in La Jolla. Guitarist/vocalist Carl Verheyen is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is at Ventura College Performing Arts Center.  Pino Noir is at the Atomic Ballroom in Irvine.  Pianist Jorge Aragon is at Bar Bacari in Silverlake. Pianist/vocalist Christopher Linman is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Black Violin is at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach. Joe’s Cafe is at Golden Island in San Diego. Organist Aaron Lind is at Panama 66 in San Diego. Saxophonist Dave Victorino is at Azo Vino in Covina. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at Sogno Toscano in Santa Monica.  Drummer Joel Taylor is at 1881 in Pasadena.  The SoCal Jazz Collective is at the OC Fish Grille in Irvine. Pianist Ron Kobayashi is at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. Guitarist Angelo Metz is at Native Fields in Walnut. Trumpeter Chris Lawrence III is at Bar Bacari in Sherman Oaks. 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 Esquires are at Cicada in downtown L.A.  Vocalist Chloe Perrier is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena.  Pianist Peggy Dusquenel is at the Jazz Kitchen in Anaheim.  Pianist Allen Takatsuka is at Luxe in Dana Point.

Saturday 7/26 – Joshua Redman at Ventura College

Saxophonist Joshua Redman is at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center with Paul Cornish on piano, Philip Norris on bass and Nazir Ebo on drums. Soul Sauce plays the music of Cal Tjader at Catalina in Hollywood. Trumpeter Tony Guerrero is at Vibrato in Bel Air with vocalist Lia Booth. Garden of Klōns with saxophonist Steve Lehman is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Natalie Jacob is at the Urban Press Winery in Burbank. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez has the afternoon show at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. Pianist Bruce Baker is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Saxophonist Alden Hellmuth is at Bar Bacari in Culver City. The Aristocats are at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Soto Six play the music of Jeff Lorber at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Violinist Damien Escobar, saxophonist Jackiem Joyner, and keyboardist Nicholas Cole are at the Thornton Winery in Temecula. Brazilian vocalist Heli is at the St. Barnabas Harmony Room in Eagle Rock. Guitarist/vocalist Phillip Sayce is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Drummer Jose Perez is at Bar Bacari in Sherman Oaks. Vocalist Howie Levine’s “JazzNatra” is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. The Braxton Brothers are at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Black Violin is at The Sound in Del Mar. Pianist Irving Flores is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Saxophonist Fred Horn is at Vivian’s Millenium Cafe in Studio City. Pianist Allen Takatsuka is at the Kaleidoscope Union Market in Mission Hills. Vocalist Erica Davies is at Paradis in San Diego. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at the Hotel Republic in San Diego. Vocalist Janessa Noland is at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. 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. The Wiseguys Big Band Machine is at Cicada in downtown L.A. Vocalist Mando Cordova is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia does a morning brunch gig at Jinky’s in Santa Monica. The Garners play a Saturday brunch at California English in San Diego. Native Vibe plays an afternoon show at The Grape in Ventura.

Sunday 7/27 – Dirk K Electric Trio at Alvas Showroom

Guitarist Dirk K is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro for a late afternoon show with Logan Kane on bass and Joel Taylor on drums. Keyboardist Cory Henry is at The Miracle Theatre in Inglewood. Vocalist Judy Wexler is at 1881 in Pasadena.  The Chad Willis Jazz Orchestra is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist Dave Harrington is at Zebulon in Silverlake. Bassist Will Lyle is at Dizzy’s in San Diego with saxophonist David Binney. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. Drummer Gengis Don is at the Aziz Gallerie in South L.A. The Jazz Butchers are at The Tuning Fork in Studio City. Vocalist Lia Booth is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Black Market Trust plays an afternoon show at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach.  Pianist Moki Kawaguchi is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. The Triple Shot Trio is at Playhouse Village Park in Pasadena. Vocalist Dennis Gittens and pianist Ed Kornhauser are at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Guitarist Carlos Velasco is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.  Drummer Jorg Dubin is at the Zinc Cafe in Laguna Beach.  Keyboardist/vocalist Freddie Ravel is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist Ken Song is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Mike Wofford is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. Pianist Adam Wolff is at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. 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. The Santa Ana Swingers play a happy hour show at Club 616 in Santa Ana.  Percussionist Martin Espino leads a world jazz show at the Whittier Narrows Park in South El Monte.  Vocalist Lia Booth has the early jazz brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. Vocalist Sandy Cummings does a jazz brunch at SOhO in Santa Barbara.

Monday 7/28 – Tim Shaghoian at The High Low

Saxophonist Tim Shaghoian celebrates an album release at The High Low in Atwater Village with Vardan Ovsepian on piano, Jonathan Richards on bass, and Dan Schnelle on drums. The Tom Kubis Big Band is at the Gaslamp in Long Beach. Drummer Gorden Campbell is at The Mint in West L.A. Charged Particles with guest trumpeter Randy Brecker are at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Pianist Eric Dries is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Eric Marienthal is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach with pianist David Benoit. Phatback, Earl & Me are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. 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. 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. Vibraphonist Ian Harland leads a jazz jam session at the Charade Speakeasy in San Diego. Other Delights is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock.

Tuesday 7/29 – Bernie Dresel BBB at The Baked Potato

Drummer Bernie Dresel’s BBB big band is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Cory Henry is at The Mint in West L.A. Pianist Gerald Clayton hosts the Tuesday Happenings jam session at Sam First near LAX. Pianist Joe Rozum is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Lia Booth is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Vocalist Keri Kelsey hosts an open mic at The Gardenia in West Hollywood. 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. Guitarist Louis Valenuela is at Madison On Park in San Diego. 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 7/30 – Aaron Serfaty at 1881

Drummer Aaron Serfaty is at 1881 in Pasadena with Mitchell Long on guitar, Sezin Ahmet Turkmenoglu on bass, and Jake Chapman on vibes. Saxophonist Ian Roller is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Matt Politano is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Andrea Miller is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Maria Schafer is at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A. Vocalist Lia Booth is at Roost 374 in San Clemente. 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. Guitarist Carlos Velasco is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Douglas Roegiers is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena.