About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – Week Of June 15, 2026

June continues with a SoCal jazz week including Lalah Hathaway, Branford Marsalis, Kenny Washington, Anthony Wilson, Taylor Eigsti, Bill Cunliffe, Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Ann Hampton Callaway, Sidney Jacobs, Brian Swartz, Ibrahim Maalouf, Clayton Cameron, Sasha Berliner, Kalia Vandiver, and Keyon Harrold.

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 6/15 – Sprague/Rotem/Schnelle at The High Low

Pianist Miro Sprague is at The High Low in Atwater Village with Daniel Rotem on sax and Dan Schnelle on drums. Blanco Diablo is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Keyboardist Mark de Clive-Lowe is at Blue Note LA in Hollywood. Saxophonist Vinny Golia and trumpeter Dan Rosenboom split a bill at Sun Space in Shadow Hills. Vocalist Andrea Miller is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. 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 is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. Pianist Michael Peed is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego.

Tuesday 6/16 – Sasha Berliner at Sam First

Vibraphonist Sasha Berliner hosts the Tuesday Happenings jam session at Sam First near LAX with Liya Grigoryan on piano, Max Gerl on bass, and Anthony Fung on drums. Trombonist Kalia Vandiver celebrates an album release at 2220 Arts + Archives in downtown L.A. Buzz Wizards are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Composer Blair Aaronson is at Catalina in Hollywood. Guitarist Clive Carroll is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Von Roderick is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. 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 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. Satin Keys are at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist Michael Wolff is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 6/17 – Keyon Harrold at Blue Note LA

Trumpeter Keyon Harrold is at Blue Note LA in Hollywood. Vocalist Tierney Sutton and pianist Tamir Hendelman are at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Pianist Michael Ragonese is at Sam First near LAX. Trombonist Francisco Torres is at 1881 in Pasadena. Drummer Charles Ruggiero is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Black Art Distrikt is at Dreamland in Malibu. Saxophonist Chuck Johnson is at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Vocalist Billy Valentine is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Lia Booth is at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A. Pianist/vocalist Yve Evans is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Matterform is at The Grape in Ventura. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. 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. The Flight 584 Big Band is at The Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. Los Compadres are at TRiP in Santa Monica. Pianist/guitarist Carlos Velasco is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Guitarist Doug MacDonald leads a jazz jam at the Z Club in Joshua Tree.

Thursday 6/18 – Branford Marsalis at the Lobero Theatre

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara with Joey Calderazzo on piano, Eric Revis on bass, and Justin Faulkner on drums. Drummer Clayton Cameron is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway is at The Muck in Fullerton. Bassist Emiliano Lasansky is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Aaron Akins sings the music of Nat King Cole at Catalina in Hollywood. Triple Shot is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Saxophonist Anibal Seminario & The Peruvian Collective are at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Saxophonist Tristan Cappel celebrates an album release at Healing Force Of The Universe in Pasadena. Pianist Mina Choi is at Jojo’s Hideaway in Tustin. Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. The Fez Quartet is at 1881 in Pasadena. The Soto Six are at the Casino San Clemente in San Clemente. Guitarist Scotty Bramer is at Montauk in Redondo Beach. Guitarist David Snow is at the Hotel Angeleno in Brentwood. Guitarist Nadav Peled is at Bar Bacari in Sherman Oaks. The Sweet Thunder Brass Band and Zulu Ali are at Sound Dhaba in downtown L.A. Guitarist Zo Shah is at Bar Bacari North Park in San Diego. Vocalist Mark Kopitzke & The Knightcaps are at Roost 374 in San Clemente. The Honey Bees are at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. Pianist Peter Smith is at The Merc in Temecula. Pianist/vocalist John Proulx is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Percussionist Charlie Chavez is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Saxophonist Jack Lieberman is at The Spotlight in Hollywood with guest keyboardist Isaiah Harwood. 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. 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. 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. Pianist Kevin Tokarz is at Eddie V’s in Palm Desert. Hagen Jazz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Mercedes Moore plays a happy hour show at California English in San Diego.

Friday 6/19 – Anthony Wilson at Motivo LA

Guitarist Anthony Wilson is at Motivo LA in Atwater Village with Billy Childs on piano, David Piltch on bass, and Jay Bellerose on drums. Pianist Bill Cunliffe is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. with bassist John Leftwich and drummer Chris Wabich. Drummer Marvin “Smitty” Smith is at LACMA in West L.A. Trumpeter Brian Swartz is at The Grape in Ventura. Trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf is at The Troubadour in West Hollywood. Drummer Gengis Don is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Lalah Hathaway is at Blue Note LA in Hollywood for the first of three nights (Fri-Sun). Pianist Marc Cary is at The World Stage in South L.A. The Groove Lexicon Big Band is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Saxophonist Danny Janklow is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Trumpeter Daniel Harris III is at Montauk in Redondo Beach. Guitarist Peter Sprague is at Ki’s Restarant in Cardiff. Vocalist Thelma Houston is at Catalina in Hollywood for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat). Vocalist Erin Stevenson is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pocket Candy is at Golden Island in San Diego. Vocalist Cynthia Gonzalez is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Vocalist Daneen Wilburn is at The Jazz lounge in San Diego. Trumpeter Greg Solman is at Azo Vino in Covina. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. The SoCal Jazz Collective is at the OC Fish Grill in Irvine. 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. Sylvia & The Rhythm Boys are at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Saxophonist Clifford Morin is at Bar Bacari North Park in San Diego. The Esquires are at Cicada in downtown L.A. The Woody James Legacy Big Band plays an afternoon show at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. French vocal group Paris Chansons is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Mando Cordova is at The Drake in Laguna Beach.

Saturday 6/20 – Lalah Hathaway at Blue Note LA

Vocalist Lalah Hathaway is at Blue Note LA in Hollywood for the second of three nights (Fri-Sun). Vocalist Sidney Jacobs is at Boston Court in Pasadena. Keyboardist Mike Garson is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Emilio Solla and saxophonist/vocalist Antonio Lizana are at Sam First near LAX. Guitarists Ardeshir Farah & Luis Villegas are at the Grand Annex in San Pedro. Vocalist Thelma Houston is at Catalina in Hollywood. Vocalist Amanda Castro is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Bassist Frescia Belmar is at Montauk in Redondo Beach. Pianist Joshua White plays the music of Rodgers & Hart at Dizzy’s in San Diego. Saxophonist Kenny G is at the Thornton Winery in Temecula. Incendio is at The Grape in Ventura. Trombonist Adriana Wagner is at Bar Bacari in Sherman Oaks. Bassist Julian Esparza is at Bar Bacari North Park in San Diego. Bassist Taiki Tsuyama is at Bar Bacari in Silverlake. Keyboardist Dylan Meek is at Bar Bacari in Culver City. The Pepper Moons are at Cicada in downtown L.A. Pianist John Opferkuch is at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. The Palladium Mambo Orchestra is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Vocalist Amanda Portela is at Panama 66 in San Diego. Drummer Perry Ostrin is at The Washington in West L.A. Vocalist Jeffrey Gimble is at 1881 in Pasadena. Drummer/vocalist Dave Tull is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. 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 Alpha Rhythm Kings are at the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association. The Dave Stephens Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Mercedes Moore is at Books & Records in San Diego. Brass & Keys are at Alza Italian Kitchen in Rancho Santa Margarita. 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.

Sunday 6/21 – Kenny Washington at The Jazz Salon

Vocalist Kenny Washington is at the Jazz Salon in downtown L.A. for an afternoon performance with pianist Tamir Hendelman and saxophonist Danny Janklow. Pianist Taylor Eigsti plays a solo show at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Lalah Hathaway is at Blue Note LA in Hollywood. Harpist Minta Spencer is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Trumpeter Jens Lindemann and drummer Matt Catingub front the California Pops Orchestra at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Vocalist Susan Krebs & The Local Outfit are at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood. Pianist Michael Wolff and drummer Mike Barsimanto are at Tuning Fork in Studio City. Pianist Bill Cunliffe is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. Saxophonist Dave Koz is at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach. Saxophonist Devin Daniels is at Sound Dhaba in downtown L.A. Guitarist Dave Harrington is at Zebulon in Silverlake. The Secret Agents with vocalist Mark Kopitzke are at the Grand Annex in San Pedro. Saxophonist Kobie Dozier is at The Miracle Theatre in Inglewood for an album release concert. Trumpeter Kris Tiner and pianist Cathlene Pineda celebrate an album release at Healing Force Of The Universe in Pasadena in an afternoon show. The Don Brown Collective is at the Townhouse in Venice. Pianist Emilio Solla and saxophonist/vocalist Antonio Lizana are at the Athenaeum Library in La Jolla. Saxophonist Nicole McCabe and bassist Logan Kane are at Justine’s Wine Bar in downtown L.A. with drummer Clarence Penn. Pianist Matt Politano is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. Vocalist Lia Booth is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Percussionist/vocalist Louie Cruz Beltran is at Playhouse Village Park in Pasadena. The Great American Swing Band is at Big Jim’s Family Restaurant in Sun Valley. Pianist Salvador Padilla is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. 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 ESP Jazz Collective hosts an open jam at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. The Santa Ana Swingers play a happy hour show at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Guitarist Matt Greif has the early brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. Vocalists James Love and Patrick Barnitt have the brunch at Visionarium in South Pasadena.

Monday 6/22 – Andy Prado & The Squad at The Baked Potato

Drummer Andy Prado is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Anthony Crawford on bass, Max Haymer on keys, Ollie Lopez on percussion, Alonzo Demetrius on trumpet, and Jacob Scesney on saxophone. Drummer Kahil El’Zabar and saxophonist David Murray are at 2220 Arts + Archives in downtown L.A. Pianist Matt Politano is at The High Low in Atwater Village. Guitarist Brad Rabuchin is at Sun Space in Shadow Hills. The Tom Kubis Big Band is at the Gaslamp in Long Beach. Keyboardist Aaron Otheim is at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. 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 6/23 – Zane Johnson at Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge

Guitarist Zane Johnson is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. with Tristan Cappel on sax, Marlonious Martinez on bass, and Marco Carelli on drums. Saxophonist Devin Daniels hosts the Tuesday Happenings jam session at Sam First near LAX. Drummer Gorden Campbell is at The Mint in West L.A. Guitarist Angelo Metz is at TRiP 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 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. Pianist Michael Peed is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Jumpin’ Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pocket Change is at Humphrey’s By The Bay in San Diego. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena. The Baked Potato in Studio City hosts a four-act Showcase Night.

Wednesday 6/24 – Mauricio Morales at Sam First

Bassist Mauricio Morales is at Sam First near LAX with Devin Daniels on sax, Adam Hersh on piano, and Myles Martin on drums. Saxophonist Katja Rieckermann celebrates an album release at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist Benno Marmur is at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Trumpeter Elliott Caine is at Visionarium in South Pasadena. J.P’s Purple Haze Big Band is at Dreamland in Malibu. Vocalist Adam “Aejaye” Jackson is at Catalina in Hollywood. Trumpeter Evan Taylor celebrates an album release at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist/vocalist Christopher Linman is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Mikan Zlatkovich is at The Manhattan in La Jolla. 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.