About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – Week Of February 9, 2026

SoCal jazz highlights this week include Anat Cohen, Veronica Swift, New York Voices, Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez, Ben Williams, Jimmy Branly, MonoNeon, Joshua White, Doug Webb, Bob Reynolds, Will Brahm, Steve Tyrell, Rachel Eckroth, and Christian Moraga.

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 around holidays. The LAjazz.com Quick Calendar lists events and showtimes three days in advance on the LAjazz.com home page.

Monday 2/9 – MonoNeon at Blue Note LA

Bassist MonoNeon is at Blue Note LA in Hollywood for the first of two nights (Mon-Tue). Saxophonist Doug Webb is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Christina Galisatus celebrates an album release at Club Tee Gee in Atwater Village. Pianist Isaiah Harwood is at The High Low in Atwater Village. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at Spaghettini in Seal 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. 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. The Hot Club Of Los Angeles is at the Cinema Bar in Culver City. Vibraphonist Ian Harland leads a jam session at the Charade Speakeasy in San Diego. Guitarist Richard Hastings is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. The SBCC Monday Madness Jazz Orchestra is at SOhO in Santa Barbara.

Tuesday 2/10 – Jimmy Branly at Alvas Showroom

Drummer Jimmy Branly is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro with Justo Almario on sax, Andy Langham on piano, and Rene Camacho on bass. Bassist MonoNeon is at Blue Note LA in Hollywood. Saxophonist Doug Webb is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Dave Damiani’s No Vacancy Orchestra is at Vibrato in Bel Air with vocalist Sal Valentinetti. Pianist Tamir Hendelman and vocalist Tierney Sutton are at Bacchus’ Kitchen in South Pasadena. Pianist Gerald Clayton hosts the Tuesday Happenings Jam Session at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Lia Booth is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Big Time Operator is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. Trumpeter Kris Tiner is at the Sundale Country Club in Bakersfield. The Irvine Barclay Jazz Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. 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. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. Guitarist Louis Valenzuela 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. Jumpin’ Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 2/11 – Anat Cohen Quartetinho at The Soraya

Clarinetist Anat Cohen’s Quartetinho is at The Soraya in Northridge for the first of two nights (Wed-Thu) with keyboardist Vitor Gonçalves, bassist Tal Mashiach, and percussionist James Shipp. Trumpeter Jens Lindemann fronts a big band at Vibrato in Bel Air led by Matt Catingub. Drummer Rodolfo Zuniga & Surfaces are at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist/pianist Marina Pacowski is at Catalina in Hollywood. Nutty is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Percussionist Kahil El’Zabar is at Zebulon in Silverlake. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia and guitarist Steve Cotter are at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Pianist Don Preston and flutist Elliot Levin are at Healing Force Of The Universe in Pasadena. Keyboardist Quinn Johnson is at 1881 in Pasadena. Pianist David Witham is at Mozambique in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Shai Golan is at The Famous in Glendale. Drummer Tom Dante is at Knolls in Laguna Niguel with vocalist Adryon De Leon. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. Guitarist Angelo Metz is at Native Fields in Walnut. The Soul Organ Trio is at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Guitarist Doug MacDonald leads a jazz jam at the Z Club in Joshua Tree. Vocalist Joanna Gerolaga is at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A. Bassist Jenelle Roccaforte leads a jam session at Sound Dhaba in downtown L.A.

Thursday 2/12 – Six Of One at Sam First

Six Of One with pianist Joshua White is at Sam First near LAX, also featuring Devin Daniels on sax, Eric Revis on bass, Jeff Parker on guitar, and Tyler Kreutel on drums. Saxophonist Bob Reynolds is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Clarinetist Anat Cohen’s Quartetinho is at The Soraya in Northridge. Drummer Christian Moraga is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Pianist Bevan Manson and vocalist Suzanne Pittson are at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Leslie Page is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Guitarist Scotty Bramer is at Roost 374 in San Clemente. Vocalist Tamara Lalayan is at Catalina in Hollywood. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at Jojo’s Hideaway in Tustin. Vocalist Catte Adams is at The Merc in Temecula. Guitarist Mitchell Long is at Davina Cucina in Montrose. Four And More are at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley is at the Continental Club in downtown L.A. Drummer James Yoshizawa is at Bar Bacari in Silverlake. The Irvine Barclay Theatre Jazz Band is at the Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. Saxophonist Billy T & The Fam are at The Dresden in Los Feliz. Sylvia & The Rhythm Boys are at Meet In Paris Restaurant & Lounge in Culver City. Pianist Richard Turner is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. The World Stage in South L.A. hosts an evening outdoor patio jam session for instrumentalists. Vocalist Roman Palacios is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Mercedes Moore does a happy hour show at California English in San Diego.

Friday 2/13 – Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez at The Nimoy

Pianist Alfredo Rodriguez and percussionist Pedrito Martinez are at The Nimoy in Westwood. The Los Angeles Jazz Quartet is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer Anthony Fung is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalists Benny Benack III, Robbie Lee, and Shenel Johns are at the Luckman Center at Cal State LA in downtown Los Angeles. Pianist Rachel Eckroth is at Motivo LA in Atwater Village. Vocalist Steve Tyrell is at Catalina in Hollywood. Pianist Matt Politano at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Guitarist Thom Rotella is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Guitarist Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra are at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills. Vocalist Natalie Hanna Mendoza is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Pianist Mina Choi is at Jojo’s Hideaway in Tustin. Saxophonist Justin Chart is at Sogno Toscano in Santa Monica. The SoCal Jazz Collective is at the OC Fish Grill in Irvine. Saxophonist David Leech is at The Artistry Wine Lounge in Long Beach. The Knightcaps with vocalist Mark Kopitzke are at the Grand Annex in San Pedro. Vocalists Matt Forbes and Jesse Goddard are at The Dresden in Los Feliz. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Vocalist Sacha Boutros is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Erin Stevenson is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Vocalist Cobby Brzeski is at Golden Island in San Diego. Vocalist Kaylee Daugherty is at Books & Records in San Diego. Drummer Joel Taylor is at 1881 in Pasadena. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells with vocalist Sherry Williams. Trumpeter Chris Lawrence III is at Bar Bacari in Sherman Oaks. Bassist Teddy Bang is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. Guitarist Dusty Brough is at Bar Bacari in Culver City. The Catalina Combo is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Esquires Big Band is at Cicada in downtown L.A. The Woody James Legacy Big Band plays an afternoon show at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. Vocalist Jeff Robinson is at The World Stage in South L.A.

Saturday 2/14 – Veronica Swift & The Pacific Jazz Orchestra at The Soraya

Vocalist Veronica Swift is at The Soraya in Northridge with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra. The New York Voices are at the Segerstrom Samueli Theatre in Costa Mesa. Bassist Ben Williams is at Sam First near LAX. Saxophonist Jerry Vivino is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Steve Tyrell is at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Billy Valentine is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Bassist Trevor Ware’s Positive People is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. with vocalist Sidney Jacobs. Clarinetist Anat Cohen’s Quartetinho is at the Athenaeum Library in La Jolla. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos and saxophonist Charles McPherson are at the Jacobs Center in San Diego.  Violinist Ted Falcon is at T.A.G. Studios in Burbank for a Valentine’s Day event.  Vocalist Alex Robinson celebrates an album release at The Grape in Ventura. Vocalist Liela Avila is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. The Pepper Moons are at the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association. Vocalist Courtney Lemmon is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Drummer Brian Collier is at Bar Bacari in Silverlake. Vocalist Mara Kaye is at Bar Bacari in Culver City. Vocalist James Love is at The World Stage in South L.A. Angela O’Neill & The Outrageous 8 are at the Velvet Martini Lounge at Vitello’s in Studio City. Saxophonist Charles Johnson is at The Barkley Restaurant in South Pasadena. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego with vocalist Janessa Noland. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Pianist David Moscoe is at The Dresden in Los Feliz. Drummer Peter Buck is at the Queensview Steakhouse at Parker’s Lighthouse in Long Beach. The Jazztown Band is at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. Drummer Izzak Weatherwax is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Palmina By Puglia in Palm Springs. Vocalist Ed Romero is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Chloe Perrier is at Cicada in downtown L.A. Pianist Eric Scott Reed leads an afternoon workshop at The World Stage in South L.A. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia does a morning brunch gig at Brightside California Kitchen in Santa Monica. Vocalist Patrick Barnitt leads a brunch at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Vocalist Cobby Brzeski does a brunch at California English in San Diego. Vocalist Patrisha Thompson does a brunch at Cafe Laurent in Culver City.

Sunday 2/15 – Ben Williams at Sam First

Bassist Ben Williams is at Sam First near LAX for the second of two nights (Sat-Sun) with Andrew Renfroe on guitar, Alexis Lombre on piano, and John Davis on drums. Guitarist Will Brahm is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Catatonic is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Josh Nelson’s West Coast Jazz Hour Trio is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. Bassist Eric Revis is at Justine’s Wine Bar in downtown L.A. Pianist Bevan Manson and vocalist Suzanne Pittson play an afternoon show at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Pianist Peter Smith latest Sunday afternoon Stained Glass Session features vocalist Ty Taylor at the First Baptist Church in Pasadena. The Zulu Ali Group is at Sound Dhaba in downtown L.A. for a late afternoon show. Guitarist Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra are at Belly Up in Solana Beach. Vocalist Allison Adams Tucker is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. Vocalist Elaine Gibbs is at Catalina in Hollywood. This Ain’t Your Daddy’s Big Band is at Big Jim’s Family Restaurant in Sun Valley. The Irvine Barclay Theatre Jazz Band is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at The Drake in Laguna Beach with pianist Ron Kobayashi. Guitarist Ken Song is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. 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. Guitarist Matthew Yeakley is at Cafe Tondo in Chinatown. 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. Drummer Jorg Dubin is at the Zinc Cafe in Laguna Beach. The Hard Bop Ensemble is at The Copper Room in Yucca Valley. The Santa Ana Swingers play a happy hour show at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Slide FX does the early brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. Vocalist Donna Deussen and guitarist Jim Fox do a brunch at Visionarium in South Pasadena. The South Bay New Orleans Jazz Club does an afternoon show at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Vocalist Natalie Hanna Mendoza does a brunch at The Ordinaire in Long Beach. Classic Noir does a brunch at Spaghettini in Seal Beach.

Monday 2/16 – Minta Spencer at The Baked Potato

Harpist Minta Spencer is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Alex Sill on guitar, Tatiana Tate on trumpet, Tristan Cappel on sax/flute, Christian Hebel on violin, Jake Chapman on vibes, Cooper Appelt on bass, Taylor Kennedy on drums, and Eric Bobo on percussion. Guitarist Dave Harrington is at Zebulon in Silverlake. Pianist Matt Politano is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. Vocalist Salomea is at The High Low in Atwater Village with drummer Justin Brown. Guitarist Brad Rabuchin is at Sun Space in Shadow Hills. Vocalist Andrea Miller is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Guitarist Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra are at SOhO in Santa Barbara. Drummer Ross McReynolds is at Club Tee Gee in Atwater Village. 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. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Eddie V’s in San Diego. Very Good Mondays is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. The Hot Club Of Los Angeles is at the Cinema Bar in Culver City. Vibraphonist Ian Harland leads a jam session at the Charade Speakeasy in San Diego. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Percussionist Sean Harvey is at the Hotel Covell in Hollywood.

Tuesday 2/17 – Seth MacFarlane at Walt Disney Hall

Vocalist Seth MacFarlane fronts an orchestra at Walt Disney Hall in downtown L.A. Trumpeter Jay Jennings is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Trombonist/big band leader Paul Nelson releases an album in an evening featuring vocalist Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim at Vibrato in Bel Air. Pianist Gerald Clayton hosts the Tuesday Happenings Jam Session at Sam First near LAX. Drummer Gorden Campbell is at The Mint in West L.A. The Euphoria Brass Band is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Trumpeter/vocalist John Michael Bradford is at Bacchus’ Kitchen in South Pasadena for a dinner show, followed by a late show at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Saxophonist John Reynolds is at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Guitarist Angelo Metz is at TRiP in Santa Monica. Keyboardist Kirk Andres Wilson is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Von Roderick is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. 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. Vocalist Rose Mallett is at the Purple Room in Palm Springs. Guitarist Louis Valenzuela is at Madison On Park in San Diego. Pianist Edward Gabrielyan is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. Bassist Teddy Bang is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. Vocalist Slim Man is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Jumpin’ Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Guitarist Carlos Velasco is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Trumpeter Aaron Adame leads a Latin jazz jam session at Sound Dhaba in downtown L.A. Vocalist Marguaret Love & The Lovettes are at La Puglia in Santa Monica. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 2/18 – Charles Ruggiero at The Baked Potato

Drummer Charles Ruggiero is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Bob Reynolds on sax, Andrew Renfroe on guitar, and Mike Gurrola on bass. Saxophonists Danny Janklow and Baptiste Herbin are at Verse LA in Toluca Lake. Saxophonist Jerome Sabbaugh is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Nicolas Bearde sings the music of Al Jarreau at Vibrato in Bel Air. Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra are at the UCSD Mandeville Auditorium in San Diego. Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with pianist Billy Stritch is at Catalina in Hollywood. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is at The Soraya in Northridge. Saxophonist Chris Powe is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Trumpeter Elliott Caine is at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Vocalist Aaron Jacobs & The Swing Tones are at the Velvet Martini Lounge at Vitello’s in Studio City. Vocalists Benny Benack III, Robbie Lee, and Shenel Johns are at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Springs. Pianist Eve Elliot is at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A. Harpist Maia is at Sound Dhaba in downtown L.A. Saxophonist Alex Rashad is at Sun Space in Shadow Hills. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. Guitarist Angelo Metz is at Native Fields in Walnut. The Flight 584 Big Band is at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. The Soul Organ Trio is at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Pianist Lori Bell is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Guitarist Doug MacDonald leads a jazz jam at the Z Club in Joshua Tree. Trumpeter Grant Hungerford leads a jazz jam at Collage in San Pedro. Vocalist Douglas Roegiers is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. Keyboardist Bryard Huggings is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.