About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – Week Of March 23, 2026

March winds down with a SoCal jazz week including Allison, Cardenas & Nash, Scary Pockets, Oscar Hernandez, Bob Sheppard, Adam Ratner & David Binney, Michelle Coltrane, Andrew Synowiec, Tristan Cappell, Digable Planets, Ralph Alessi, Hadrien Feraud, and Brenna Whitaker.

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 3/23 – Bob Sheppard at The High Low

Saxophonist Bob Sheppard leads a trio at The High Low in Atwater Village with Karl McComas-Reichl on bass and Kevin van den Elzen on drums. Trumpeter Aaron Janik is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins is at the Athenaeum Library in La Jolla. The Tom Kubis Big Band is at the Gaslamp in Long Beach with drummer/vocalist Dave Tull. Vocalist Lady Blackbird is at Blue Note LA in Hollywood.  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. Other Delights is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock.

Tuesday 3/24 – Michelle Coltrane at La Puglia

Vocalist Michelle Coltrane is at La Puglia in Santa Monica with Alex Williams on piano, Shea Welsh on guitar, Tristan Cappel on sax, Adam Cohen on bass, and Akira Yamado on drums. Drummer Andy Prado is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer Jochen Rueckert is at Sam First near LAX. Guitarist Riner Scivally is at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Corcovado is at TRiP in Santa Monica. Bassist Alex Schwarz will be at Sound Dhaba in downtown L.A. 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. 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. Jumpin’ Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Michael Peed is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. The Pepperdine Jazz & Wind Ensembles are at the Smothers Theatre in Malibu. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 3/25 – Tristan Cappel at Sam First

Saxophonist Tristan Cappel is at Sam First near LAX with Adam Hersh on piano, Max Gerl on bass, and Myles Martin on drums. Digable Planets is at Blue Note LA in Hollywood for the first of two nights (Wed-Thu). Harpist Minta Spencer is at The Famous in Glendale. The Robin Simone Hollywood Orchestra is at Vibrato in Bel Air.  Keyboardist Quinn Johnson is at 1881 in Pasadena. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena.  Guitarist Shea Welsh is at TRiP in Santa Monica. Vocalist Maria Schafer is at Garcons De Cafe in Downtown L.A. Quarteto Nuevo is at Mozambique in Laguna Beach. Guitarist/vocalist Rafael Moreira is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Aimee Nolte and guitarist Mike Scott play the music of George Benson at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. The Motet is at Belly Up in Solana Beach. 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. TUBOP is at Chapter One in Santa Ana. Sylvia & The Rhythm Boys are at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. 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. RC & Noir are at Visionarium in South Pasadena.

Thursday 3/26 – David Binney/Adam Ratner Quintet at The High Low

Guitarist Adam Ratner and saxophonist David Binney are at The High Low in Atwater Village with Luca Mendoza on keys, Logan Kane on bass, and Louis Cole on drums. Guitarist Andrew Synowiec is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Trumpeter Ralph Alessi is at Sam First near LAX. Digable Planets is at Blue Note LA in Hollywood. Keyboardist Brian Hargrove’s Chamber Ensemble is at The Sun Rose in West Hollywod. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Vocalist Susan Krebs is at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Vocalist Lia Booth is at Roost 374 in San Clemente. Melena & Aje Latina are at Catalina in Hollywood. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. The Motet is at Venice West in Venice. Vocalist Jack Wood is at Jojo’s Hideaway in Tustin with pianist Ron Kobayashi. The Big Butter Jazz Band is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Bassist Guil Juliao is at The Grape in Temecula. Guitarist Nadav Peled is at Bar Bacari in Sherman Oaks. Bassist John Urban is at Bar Bacari North Park in San Diego. Pianist/vocalist Peter Smith is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Guitarist Wayne Wilkinson is at The Merc in Temecula. Guitarist Mitchell Long is at Divina 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. Saxophonist Pascal Valcasara is at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. 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 is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego.

Friday 3/27 – Allison, Cardenas & Nash at Sam First

Bassist Ben Allison, guitarist Steve Cardenas and saxophonist Ted Nash are at Sam First near LAX for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Vocalists Nita Whitaker and Shola Adewusi are at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Brenna Whitaker is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Sonia Santos is at The World Stage in South L.A. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Digable Planets is at Belly Up in Solana Beach for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). The Black Market Trust is at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Vocalist/guitarist Steph Johnson is at the La Jolla Community Center in La Jolla. Vocalist Whitney Shay is at Golden Island in San Diego. The Garners are at Books & Records in San Diego. Guitarist Albert Hurtado is at Ki’s Restaurant in Cardiff. Bassist Dimitry Gorodetsky is at Bar Bacari in Silverlake. Drummer Julien Cantelm is at Bar Bacari North Park in San Diego. Saxophonist Dave Victorino is at Azo Vino in Covina. The SoCal Jazz Collective is at the OC Fish Grill in Irvine. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at Vicky’s Of Santa Fe in Indian Wells with vocalist Joe Croyle. 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. Grace Fae & The Grandbirds are at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Esquires are at Cicada in downtown L.A. Vocalist Kaylee Daughterty is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Bassist/vocalist Marco Mendoza is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer Jake Tompkins is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. The Woody James Legacy Big Band plays an afternoon show at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood.

Saturday 3/28 – Scary Pockets & Scary Goldings at Teragram Ballroom

Scary Pockets & Scary Goldings are at the Teragram Ballroom in downtown L.A. Allison, Cardenas & Nash at Sam First near LAX. Keyboardist Don Randi & Quest are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. The Baker Brothers Jazz Orchestra is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Pianist Joshua White plays music from Cole Porter at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Vocalist Luke Carlsen & The Fresh Rhythm Band are at Vibrato in Bel Air. The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra including pianist Christian Sands is at Cicada in downtown L.A. Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood features a Buena Vista Social Club tribute. Vocalist Brenna Whitaker is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Vocalist Aretha Scruggs is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Digable Planets is at Belly Up in Solana Beach. Bassist Rob Thorsen is at Panama 66 in San Diego. Harpist Minta Spencer is at Bar Bacari in Sherman Oaks. Pianist Joe Rotondi is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. SBS is at The Mint in West L.A. Pianist Irving Flores is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Drummer Brian Collier is at Bar Bacari in Culver City. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Books & Records in San Diego. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. 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. Sylvia & The Rhythm Boys are at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Dave Stephens Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Eric Scott Reed leads an afternoon workshop at The World Stage in South L.A. Vocalist Cheryl Barnes plays a brunch at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia does a morning brunch gig at Brightside California Kitchen in Santa Monica. Pianist Sue Palmer plays a brunch show at California English in San Diego.

Sunday 3/29 – Oscar Hernandez at Catalina

Pianist Oscar Hernandez celebrates a birthday at Catalina in Hollywood with Katisse Buckingham on flute/sax, Rene Camacho on bass, Christian Moraga on percussion, and Jimmy Branly on drums.  Bassist Hadrien Feraud is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Keyboardist Cory Henry is at The Miracle Theatre in Inglewood. Vocalist Sharon Marie Cline is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Guitarist Ravi Campbell opens for drummer Kevin Kanner’s jazz jam session at The Mint in West L.A. The Free Agents are at Big Jim’s Family Restaurant in Sun Valley. Vocalist Christena Rich is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Pianist Salenta Baisden is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. Vocalist Crystal Clulee is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Tony Exum, Jr. is is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Saxophonist David Borgo is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. The Chicago Tribute Experience is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Vocalist Janessa Noland is at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. Guitarist Ken Song is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Guitarist Jacques Lesure is at Lavender Blue in Inglewood. 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. Guitarist Matt Grief has the early brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. Vocalist Alicia Beach plays a brunch at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Vocalist Natalie Hanna Mendoza has a brunch at The Ordinaire in Long Beach. Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood hosts a brunch for the Bill Green Mentorship jazz scholarship fund.

Monday 3/30 – Doug Webb at The Baked Potato

Saxophonist Doug Webb is at The Baked Potato in Studio City for the first of two nights (Mon-Tue) with Jaime Kime on guitar, Mitchel Forman on keys, Jimmy Earl on bass, and Danny Carey on drums. Guitarist Will Brahm is at Club Tee Gee in Atwater Village. Saxophonist Eric Marienthal is is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach with pianist/vocalist Keiko Matsui. Saxophonist Logan Hone is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. Guitarist Brad Rabuchin is at Sun Space in Shadow Hills. The Black Market Trust is at SOhO in Santa Barbara. 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. 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.

Tuesday 3/31 – Pat Senatore at Vibrato

Bassist Pat Senatore is at Vibrato in Bel Air with Josh Nelson on piano and Mark Ferber on drums. Pianist/vocalist Carol Welsman is at Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach. Saxophonist Doug Webb is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Phi-Psonics is at Gold-Diggers in Hollywood. Saxophonist Devin Daniels hosts the Tuesday Happenings jam session at Sam First near LAX. Guitarist Riner Scivally is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Von Roderick 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 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. Pianist Michael Peed is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vibraphonist Chris Stephens is is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 4/1 – Robert Glasper at Blue Note LA

Pianist Robert Glasper begins a five-night (Wed-Sun) run at Blue Note LA in Hollywood. Guitarist Val McCallum is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with a band including guitarist Michael Landau. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Saxophonist John Lindsay is at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Pianist/vocalist Christopher Linman is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Bassist Doug Walker is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. 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. TUBOP is at Chapter One in Santa Ana. Sylvia & The Rhythm Boys are at the Culver Hotel in Culver City. The Soul Organ Trio is at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Pianist Tommy Gannon is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Guitarist Doug MacDonald leads a jazz jam at the Z Club in Joshua Tree. Jazz ensembles from USC and UCLA are at Sam First near LAX.