About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – Week Of April 20, 2026

April winds down with a SoCal jazz week including Luciana Souza, Sullivan Fortner, Tierney Sutton, Dianne Reeves, Gerald Clayton, Eric Scott Reed, Lado B, Mohini Dey, Luther S. Allison, Katalyst, KoMaGa, Aaron Diehl, Ralph Moore, The World Stage Big Band, and The Scene Volume 10.

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 4/20 – Katalyst at Blue Note LA

Katalyst is at Blue Note LA in Hollywood. Drummer Andy Prado is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Saxophonist Eric Marienthal is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Vocalist Linda Zulaica is at the Barkley Restaurant in South Pasadena. 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 4/21 – Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman at Vibrato

Vocalist Tierney Sutton and pianist Tamir Hendelman are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Pianist Gerald Clayton is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Ann Kelly is at the Vitello’s Velvet Martini Lounge in Studio City. Keyboardist Emir Isilay is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist Greg Poree is at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Drummer Gorden Campbell is at The Mint in West L.A. Vocalist Crystal Clulee is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vibraphonist Chris Stevens is at Spaghettini in Seal 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. 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. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 4/22 – Gerald Clayton at Sam First

Pianist Gerald Clayton is at Sam First near LAX for the second of two nights (Tue-Wed) with a trio featuring Joe Sanders on bass and Justin Brown on drums The Electric Jazz Quartet is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Trumpeter Tony Bonsera is at Dreamland in Malibu. Keyboardist Quinn Johnson is at 1881 in Pasadena. Harpist Minta Spencer is at The Famous in Glendale. Los Compadres is at TRiP in Santa Monica. The Afro Peruvian Jazz Combo is at Mozambique in Laguna Beach. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. 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. Les Bons Garcons are at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A. Vocalist Cynthia Gonzalez is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Satin Keys are at The Drake in Laguna Beach. French vocal group Paris Chansons is at Vibrato in Bel Air.

Thursday 4/23 – Luther S. Allison at Sam First

Pianist Luther S. Allison is at Sam First near LAX with Emiliano Lasansky on bass and Myles Martin on drums. The World Stage Big Band is at Catalina in Hollywood. Saxophonist Chris Powe is at The Miracle Theatre in Inglewood. Keyboardist Herman Jackson celebrates a birthday at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Seth MacFarlane and his chamber orchestra are at Vibrato in Bel Air.  The KoMaGa Trio is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Saxophonist Joseph Miller is at Montauk in Redondo Beach. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Drummer Matt Gordy is at The Merc in Temecula. Guitarist Luca Pino is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Vocalist Sharon Marie Cline is at the Monopole Wine Bar in Pasadena. Guitarist Josh Moore is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Native Vibe is at The Grape in Ventura. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Guitarist Nadav Peled is at Bar Bacari in Sherman Oaks. Drummer James Yoshizawa is at Bar Bacari in Silverlake. Pianist/vocalist Bill Cantos is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Vocalist Mark Kopitzke & The Knightcaps are at Roost 374 in San Clemente. Guitarist Doug MacDonald is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Guitarist Mitchell Long is at Divina Cucina in Montrose. Four And More are at Casey’s Tavern in Canoga Park. 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. 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. Lua Bossa Nova is at the Biltmore Hotel Gallery Bar in downtown L.A. RC & Noir are at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Saxophonist Charlie Arbelaez leads a jam session at Seven Grand in San Diego. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Tio leo’s Lounge in San Diego. Pianist Kevin Tokarz is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert.

Friday 4/24 – Sullivan Fortner at The Nimoy

Pianist Sullivan Fortner is at The Nimoy in Westwood with Tyrone Allen II on bass and Kayvon Gordon on drums. Pianist Aaron Diehl is at The Conrad in La Jolla. Saxophonist Ralph Moore is at The World Stage in South L.A. Drummer Chris Wabich is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Vocalist Luciana Souza and guitarist Marcel Camargo are at the Scripps Research Auditorium in San Diego.  Pianist Joshua White plays the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn at the La Jolla Community Center. The KoMaGa Trio is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Vocalist Becca Stevens is at Sam First near LAX. Percussionist Pete Escovedo is at Catalina in Hollywood. Keyboardist Lao Tizer is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Bassist Anthony Cappeto is at Bar Bacari in Silverlake. The Aristocats are at Montauk in Redondo Beach. Vocalist Sara Niemetz is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist Ned Evett is at Collage in San Pedro. Drummer Brian Collier is at The Sun Rose in West Hollywood.  Vocalist Dan Olivo is at the Barkley Restaurant in South Pasadena. The Jazz Cartel is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. The Zzymzzy Quartet is at Golden Island in San Diego. Saxophonist Dave Victorino is at Azo Vino in Covina. The Free Agents are at The Grape in Ventura. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. 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 Eve Holmes. 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. Vocalist Grace Fae & The Grandbirds are at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Guitarist Louis Valenzuela is at Bar Bacari North Park in San Diego. The Woody James Legacy Big Band plays an afternoon show at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood.

Saturday 4/25 – Eric Scott Reed at Montauk

Pianist Eric Scott Reed is at Montauk in Redondo Beach with Mike Gurrola on bass and Marcello Carelli on drums. Vocalist Luciana Souza and guitarist Marcel Camargo are at The Nimoy in Westwood. Bassist Mohini Dey is at the Barclay Theatre in Irvine. Black Nile celebrates an album release at 2220 Arts + Archives in downtown L.A. The all-day Dymally Jazz Festival at Cal State Dominguez Hills features Dianne Reeves and Trevor Ware & Positive People. Keyboardist Don Randi & Quest are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Percussionist Pete Escovedo is at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Becca Stevens is at Sam First near LAX. Harpist Minta Spencer is at Bar Bacari in Sherman Oaks. Pianist Todd Hunter is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Pianist Irving Flores is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Vocalist Amanda Castro is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Janet Orsi & The Akusta Kats are at the Alza Italian Kitchen in Rancho Santa Margarita. The Alpha Rhythm Kings are at the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association. Guitarist JJ Sansaverino is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Vocalist Jenessa Noland is at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. The Euphoria Brass Band is at Panama 66 in San Diego. The Hot Club Of Los Angeles is at SOhO in Santa Barbara. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. 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. Guitarist Daryl Darden is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. The Wise Guys Big Band Machine is at Cicada in downtown L.A. Pianist Adam Wolff is at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. Drummer Brian Collier is at Bar Bacari in Culver City. Vocalist Douglas Roegiers is at Hawg Heaven BBQ in Pasadena. The Dave Stephens Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Black Diamonds are at Azo Vino in Covina. 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 Gayle LaRone does a brunch at Visionarium in South Pasadena.

Sunday 4/26 – Lado B Project 2 at Silverlake Conservatory Of Music

Vocalist Catina De Luna and pianist Otmaro Ruiz’s Lado B project is at the Silverlake Conservatory Of Music in Pasadena with Larry Koonse on guitar, Robert Kyle on sax/flute, Edwin Livingston on bass, Marcelo Bucater on drums, and Roberto Monero on guitar/vocals. The Scene Volume 10 at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood includes pianists Max Haymer and Ruslan Sirota. Keyboardist Cory Henry is at The Miracle Theatre in Inglewood. Trumpeter Dan Rosenboom is at Bar Bandini in Echo Park. Pianist Peter Smith’s Stained Glass Sessions features trumpeter/vocalist Benny Benack III in an afternoon show at the First Baptist Church in Pasadena. Drummer Izzak Weatherwax opens for drummer Kevin Kanner’s jazz jam session at The Mint in West L.A. Lady Parts are at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Guitarist Peter Sprague plays the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim at The Conrad in La Jolla in a late afternoon show. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. B-Free & Q lead a jam session at The World Stage in South L.A. Guitarist JJ Sansaverino is at Humphrey’s Backstage in San Diego. This Ain’t Your Daddy’s Big Band is at Big Jim’s Family Restaurant in Sun Valley. Guitarist/vocalist Steph Johnson is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. Pianist Adam Wolff 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. Blues guitarist/vocalist Dennis Jones is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist John Papadakis does a late afternoon show at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. The Santa Ana Swingers play a happy hour show at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Drummer John Kithcart has the early brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. The TWA Trio plays a jazz brunch at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Vocalist Carol Bach-y-Rita does a brunch at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Vocalist Patrisha Thomson does a brunch at Cafe Laurent in Culver City.

Monday 4/27 – Alexander Noice at The High Low

Guitarist Alexander Noice is at The High Low in Atwater Village. The Tom Kubis Big Band is at the Gaslamp in Long Beach. Vocalist Andrea Miller is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Percussionist Poncho Sanchez is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. The KoMaGa Trio is at SOhO in Snata Barbara. Phatback Earl & Me is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Jay Israelson is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. Guitarist Carlos Velasco 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 with bassist Hadrien Feraud. 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 4/28 – Doug Webb at The Baked Potato

Saxophonist Doug Webb is at The Baked Potato in Studio City for the first of two nights (Tue-Wed) with Mitchel Forman on keys, Jame Kime on guitar, Jimmy Earl on bass, and Danny Carey on drums. Saxophonist Devin Daniels hosts the Tuesday Happenings jam session at Sam First near LAX. Saxophonist John Lindsay is at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Trombonists Joey Sellers and Ryan Dragon are at the Saddleback McKinney Theatre in Mission Viejo. Guitarist Angelo Metz is at TRiP in Santa Monica. Vocalist Courtney Lemmon is at La Puglia in Santa Monica. 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. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 4/29 – Lucy Khanyan at Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge

Armenian pianist Lucy Khanyan is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. with Alfredo Lopez on bass and Movses Ebejyan on drums. Saxophonist Doug Webb is at The Baked Potato in Studio City.  Guitarist Riner Scivally is at Visionarium in South Pasadena. The Dirty Work Big Band is at Dramland in Malibu. Los Compadres is at TRiP in Santa Monica. The Buena Vista Orchestra is at Belly Up in Solana Beach. Pianist Adam Wolff is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.  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.  College jazz bands from CalArts and USC are at Sam First near LAX.  Vocalist Debby Boone is at Vibrato in Bel Air.  Vocalist Ellen Warkentine is at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A.