About & Out – What’s Hot In SoCal Jazz – Week Of July 27, 2026

July ends and August opens with a SoCal jazz week with Peter Erksine, Aja Monet, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Max Haymer, Luis Conte, Danny Janklow, Moonchild, Sidney Jacobs, Judy Wexler, Jonathan Pinson, Emir Isilay, Eugenie James, Melissa Morgan, and Adi Meyerson.

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 7/27 – Emir Isilay at The Baked Potato

Keyboardist Emir Isilay is at The Baked Potato in Studio City with Brandon Fields on sax, Alex Sill on guitar, Sezin Ahmet Turkmenoglu onn bass, and Joel Taylor on drums. Saxophonist Kosta Kutay and pianist Javier Santiago are at Bub & Grandma’s in Eagle Rock. Saxophonist Eric Marienthal is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. The Tom Kubis Big Band is at the Gaslamp in Long Beach. 2 Truths & A Lie are at The High Low in Atwater Village. Vocalist Andrea Miller is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Bassist Stuart Leibig is at Sun Space in Shadow Hills. Pianist Michael Peed 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 7/28 – Joe Rozum at Vibrato

Pianist Joe Rozum is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist Lyle Workman is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Trumpeter Elliott Caine is at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Saxophonist Devin Daniels hosts the Tuesday Happenings Jam Session is at Sam First near LAX. The Black Market Trust is at SOhO in Santa Barbara. Trumpeter/vocalist Matt Von Roderick is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Vocalist Anne Walsh is at the Festival of Arts 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. 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. The Irvine Barclay Jazz Band is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Jumpin’ Joz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist Adam Wolff is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 7/29 – Tower Of Power & Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the Hollywood Bowl

Tower Of Power and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band are at the Hollywood Bowl. Bassist Adi Meyerson is at Sam First near LAX. Bassist Benny Rietveld is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Saxophonist Doug Webb is at The Grape in Ventura. Keyboardist Quinn Johnson is at 1881 in Pasadena. Keyboardist Domi and drummer JD Beck celebrate an album release at Lodge Room in Highland Park. Drummer Izzak Weatherwax is at The Famous in Glendale.  Vocalist Chloe Perrier is at Vibrato in Bel Air.  Pianist Brenda Greggio begins a three-night (Wed-Fri) run at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Vocalist Lisa Andrea Torres is at Garcons De Cafe in downtown L.A. Guitarist/pianist Carlos Velasco is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. 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. Hagen Jazz is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vietnamese guitarist Tri Pham is at Sound Dhaba in downtown L.A.

Thursday 7/30 – Aja Monet at the Epstein Family Amphitheater

Vocalist Aja Monet is at the Epstein Family Amphitheater in San Diego. Pianist Max Haymer is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Guitarist Andrew Synowiec is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer Reggie Quinerly is at Sam First near LAX. Pianist Yuko Mabuchi is at Catalina in Hollywood with saxophonist Michael Paulo. The Choi-Cunliffe Orchestra is at Campus Jax in Newport Beach. Guitarist Greg Poree is at Visionarium in South Pasadena. Guitarist Vaughan Cannon is at The Mint in West L.A. Saxophonist Nicole McCabe is at The Spotlight in Hollywood. Trumpeter Tony Guerrero is at the Festival Of Arts in Laguna Beach with vocalist Lia Booth. Saxophonist Chuck Johnson is at The Merc in Temecula. Vocalist Elena Gilliam is at the Casino San Clemente in San Clemente. Vocalist Mark Kopitzke & The Nightcaps are at Roost 374 in San Clemente. Ella & The Bossa Beat are at The Grape in Ventura. Pianist Brenda Greggio is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Vocalist Chloe Perrier is at the Cascade Lounge in Palm Springs. Bassist Ryan Roberts is at Bar Bacari in Sherman Oaks. Drummer Julien Cantelm is at Bar Bacari North Park in San Diego. Pianist/vocalist John Proulx is at the Langham Hotel Tap Room in Pasadena. Pianist Joe Rotondi is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. 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. The Lemon City Trio is at Bar Bacari in Silverlake.

Friday 7/31 – Peter Erkine’s Dr. Um at Sam First

Drummer Peter Erksine is at Sam First near LAX for the first of two nights (Fri-Sat) with Bob Sheppard on sax, John Beasley on piano, and Janek Gwizdala on bass. Percussionist Luis Conte is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Saxophonist Danny Janklow is at Montauk in Redondo Beach. Drummer Jonathan Pinson is at The Sun Rose in West Hollywood. Vocalist Melissa Morgan is at LACMA in West L.A. Bassist Max Gerl is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Saxophonist Fuasi Abdul Khaliq is at The World Stage in South L.A. Keyboardist Steve Blum is at Healing Force Of The Universe in Pasadena. Trumpeter Julien Knowles is at the Townhouse in Venice. Percussionist/vocalist Louie Cruz Beltran is at Vibrato in Bel Air. Guitarist Thom Rotella is at the Canyon Bistro in Topanga. Guitarist Peter Sprague is at Ki’s Restaurant in Cardiff. The JazzKatz Orchestra plays a tribute to Billie Holiday at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Pianist Joe Rotondi is at Eddie V’s in El Segundo. Pianist Adam Wolff is at Golden Island in San Diego with vocalist Phineas Leevy. Guitarist Albert Hurtado is at the Black Rail Kitchen & Bar in Carlsbad. Pianist Brenda Greggio is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego. The Lemon City Trio is at The Grape in Ventura. Percussionist Charlie Chavez is at Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego. Drummer/vocalist Bryan Cabrera is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Drummer Joel Taylor is at 1881 in Pasadena. Guitarist Daryl Darden is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. 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. Guitarist Daryl Darden is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Guitarist Zo Shah is at Bar Bacari North Park in San Diego. Jumpin’ Joz is at Cicada in downtown L.A. Noz Toka is at Visionarium in South Pasadena. The Woody James Legacy Big Band plays an afternoon show at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood.

Saturday 8/1 – Eugenie James & Cathy Segal-Garcia at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge

Vocalists Eugenie Janes and Cathy-Segal-Garcia are at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Vocalist Judy Wexler is at 1881 in Pasadena. Moonchild is at The Wiltern in downtown L.A. Drummer Peter Erksine is at Sam First near LAX. Vocalist Luke Carlsen & The Fresh Rhythm Band are at Vibrato in Bel Air. Vocalist Andrea Miller celebrates an album release at at Montauk in Redondo Beach. Guitarist Chris Standring is at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Guitarist Vaughn Cannon is at Panama 66 in San Diego. Guitarist/vocalist Philip Sayce is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Guitarist Lyle Workman is at The Grape in Ventura. Sly 5thAve plays a tribute to Roy Ayers at Grand Performances in downtown L.A. Alligator Beach is at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica. Vocalist Crystal Lewis is at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. Guitarist Mark Carter is at Azo Vino in Covina. Saxophonist Kirk Whalum is at the Thornton Winery in Temecula with vocalists Lisa Andrea and Rebecca Jade. 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. Vocalist Ed Romero celebrates a birthday at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Pianist/vocalist Christopher Linman is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Eric Scott Reed leads an afternoon workshop at The World Stage in South L.A. Vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia does a brunch gig at Brightside California Kitchen in Santa Monica. Vocalist Sharon Marie Cline does a brunch at Visionarium in South Pasadena.

Sunday 8/2 – Sidney Jacobs & The Monsters at the Sierra Madre Playhouse

Vocalist Sidney Jacobs is at the Sierra Madre Playhouse in Sierra Madre with Marlonius Martinez on bass, Adam Ledbetter on keys, Marcello Carelli on drums, Chris Powe, on sax, Aaron Janik on trumpet, and Greg Poree on guitar. Vocalist Olivia Kuper Harris is at Vibrato in Bel Air. The AY Big Band opens for drummer Kevin Kanner’s jazz jam at The Mint in West L.A. Pianist Joshua White is at Lou Lou’s in San Diego. Vocalist Miho Kido is at the Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge in downtown L.A. Vocalist Julie Newsome is at Club Louie’s in Westlake Village. Moonchild is at the Music Box in San Diego. Richard Brannan’s Brass Attitude Big Band is at Big Jim’s Family Restaurant in Sun Valley. Vocalist Mindy Austin and guitarist Doug MacDonald are at Tuning Fork in Studio City. Saxophonist Jeff Ryan and trumpeter/vocalist Ilya Serov are at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Trombonist Matt Hall is at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. The Purple Haze Big Band plays an afternoon show at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. Blues guitarist/vocalist Dennis Jones is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. French vocal group Paris Chansons is at Catalina in Hollywood. Satin Keys is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. 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. 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. Drummer Jorg Dubin plays a jazz brunch at the Zinc Cafe in Laguna Beach. Saxophonist Nick Najera has the early brunch at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach.

Monday 8/3 – Stephan Moccio at Blue Note LA

Vocalist Stephan Moccio is at Blue Note LA in Hollywood. Guitarist Graham Dechter is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Bassist Logan Kane is at The High Low in Atwater Village. Vocalist Elena Gilliam and guitarist George Gilliam are at the Festival of Arts 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 with keyboardist Sam Barsh. 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 8/4 – Byron Stripling & Bobby Floyd at Bistango

Trumpeter/vocalist Byron Stripling and organist Bobby Floyd are at Bistango in Irvine. The Jazz Bakers are at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Pianist Gerald Clayton hosts the Tuesday Happenings Jam Session at Sam First near LAX. The Tom Kubis Bang Band at Vibrato in Bel Air with vocalist Nicole Kubis. Guitarist David Eastlee is at Edwin Mills in Pasadena. Vocalist Crystal Clulee 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. 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 Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra are at Tio Leo’s Lounge in San Diego. Satin Keys play a happy hour show at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. Pianist Matt Politano leads a breakfast jazz trio at Jones Coffee Roasters in Pasadena.

Wednesday 8/5 – John Proulx & Marina Pacowski at Vibrato

Pianist/vocalists John Proulx and Marina Pacowski are at Vibrato in Bel Air with Roy McCurdy on drums, Kenny Wild on bass, Scott Whitfield on trombone, and Bob Sheppard on sax. Mandolinist Ian Coury is at Sam First near LAX. Keyboardist Scott Kinsey is at The Baked Potato in Studio City. Drummer Chris Dave is at Blue Note LA in Hollywood. Guitarist Fabiano do Nascimento is at Zebulon in Silverlake. Vocalist Andrea Miller is at The Drake in Laguna Beach. Pianist Brenda Greggio is at The Jazz Lounge in San Diego with vocalist Leonard Patton. Hagen Jazz 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. Guitarist Doug MacDonald leads a jazz jam at the Z Club in Joshua Tree.