Can’t wait for this one. Larry Koonse on guitar, Vardan Ovsepian on piano, Jermaine Paul on bass and Christian Euman on drums. I’ve got a load of new material.

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I’m so excited about this gig and the band that I’ve assembled. Not only do I consider all of them to be friends of mine, but they are absolutely fantastic musicians. I can’t wait to hear how they play my music. Also, The Grape is one of the top 5 dedicated jazz clubs with-in a one hundred mile radius of LA.

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John Daversa and I have a musical relationship that dates back to my early days in LA. He’s a phenomenal artist, and when we get together there’s an immediate connection that is evident to anyone who is lucky enough to witness it. Backed expertly by the Kendrik McKinney trio, this is sure to be a night one wouldn’t want to miss.

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Mancini is back at Rudy’s, prime slot - Saturday at 8, playing two sets of original music that spans the gambit of genres. Bringing his Next Step quartet with him featuring Mitch Bell on guitar, Edwin Garcia on bass, and Dave Bowen on drums.

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This is sure to be a special evening. The first floor of the home at which the concert is taking place is built for performances. Boasting comfortable seating for 60 and a wet bar, it’s like a scene straight out of an Audrey Hepburn movie.

I’ll be joined by my complete 9-piece collective. These guys have been playing my music for years now and I know that there is nothing I can put in front of them that will slow them down. Ferocious sight-readers and sensitive improvisers, this group can go literally anywhere, musically speaking.

Also joining us will be special guests, Adrianne Duncan on piano/vocals and Cathy Segal Garcia on vocals.

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I’m so excited to return to this awesome venue in Ventura. Josh and Adam have taken this place from a rather modest single room serving home made wine to a 5 star live jazz venue that hosts the greatest acts. I always feel spoiled when I play there. The owners love musicians and the audience is always appreciative and engaged.

This night I’ll be with my long time cohort consisting of Danny Janklow on sax, Adam Ratner on Guitar, Mike Ragonese on piano, Cooper Appelt on bass, and James Yoshizawa on drums.

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This band is monster, and to be in front of it while playing these iconic arrangements led by one of the finest vibes players and band leaders of all time is a an experience to behold.

By the way, at 99 years young, Terry Gibbs is the oldest living vibraphonist and the oldest living be-boppers. Among his many exploits, he played with Charlie Parker.

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I’ve written a slew of new original music for this event, and cherry-picked some standards for your listening pleasure; all accompanied by my sparkling wit. Joining me will be Mitch Bell on guitar, Edwin Canito Garcia on bass and Steve Pruitt on drums.

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Doors open at 6pm for mingling and cocktails. For this gig I’ll be joined by Tulsa stalwarts Tommy Poole on tenor and soprano saxophones, Bishop Marsh on trumpet and flugelhorn, Jordan Hehl on upright and electric bass, and up and comer Josh Stenis on drums. We’ll do two sets of diverse original music composed by your’s truly.

This is a killer group that I’ve been asked to join since moving to Tulsa. The LowDown is the club under the restaurant known as Duet on Detroit St in DT Tulsa. Click the image for tickets.

The end of the month draws nigh and the Collective prepares to ride again at TRiP, the birthplace of this group. This month we are a fierce 7-piece with John Tegmeyer on clarinet, Adam Ratner on guitar, Cooper Appelt on bass, Chris Wabich on drums, and Peter Korpela & Scott Breadman on percussion. 2101 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica CA, just south of Pico on the East side of the street. No Cover, great beer and wine and tasty vittles.

This is such a cool venue to play. Intimate and fully focused on the music. There’s a beautiful grand piano, pristine sound system, eclectic mid-century decor, friendly staff, and a great bar with tempting nibbles … oh and let us not forget, performances by the best jazz musicians from around the world. I’m presenting a night of original music with a core group of cats from my 9-piece collective, Katisse Buckingham and John Tegmeyer on woodwinds, Cooper Appelt on bass, and Kevin van den Elzen on drums. $20 general, $15 students/seniors 21+. Sam First Bar is located at: 6171 Century Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90045

Gonna be a fun and challenging evening. “Last Tuesday of the Month” residency continues at TRiP Santa Monica. First I’ll collaborate with a LOOOOONG time friend of mine, Andy Sanesi, for a tribute to Steps Ahead; a killer group from the late 70’s/early 80’s led by vibes player Mike Mainieri and featuring Michael Brecker, Don Grolnick, Eddie Gomes and Peter Erskine. For the second and third sets I’ll take the stage with most of the members of my 9-piece, playing my original compositions. TRiP is located at: 2101 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica CA, No Cover, 21+.

It has always been a goal of mine to collaborate with as many musicians as I can; in particular those who compose their own music. Kait Dunton and I have played together on many different occasions over the years, but mostly in a duo setting. For this show, I thought it would be cool to partner with her entire trio and perform material from both of our original catalogs. I think our music is incredibly complimentary, and I am enormously fond her compositional style. Jazz Under Ground is a weekly concert series that takes place adjacent to the tasting room at Oeno Vino in Atwater Village. It’s an intimate venue, separated from the tasting room by a wall with windows, so the music remains the focal point. I hope you’ll join us. It will be the first of many collaborations with this group.

This will be my 6th or 7th consecutive year opening the Fireside concert series at the Miles Memorial Playhouse in Santa Monica. I love playing this venue. It’s a beautiful, old, amazing sounding theater with raked seating as well as comfy couches which surround the band who is situated in front of a crackling yule. This night I’ll be there with my 9-piece collective but will also break down the evening with a short set of original compositions in the style of Brazilian choro; think J. S. Bach if he were a samba musician. Doors open at 7:30, $10.

Is that a xylophone? How many people actually play the vibraphone? Is that from Africa? These and many other questions will be asked and answered on this night as I convene my second Vibes Hang. (Not the same event as the LA Jazz Society’s Vibe Summit). I’m counting on 20 or so of the finest players on this instrument to join us that evening to display their unique and individual approach to playing one of the stranger instruments in jazz. In addition, we’ll be taking a moment to honor a true stalwart of the jazz vibraphone, Stephen Hobbs, as he’ll be on tour in California that week. Our house trio will consist of Ahmet Turkmenoglu on bass and Steve Hass on drums, at the best jazz club in LA, the blue whale.

Sun Space is a very unique art space in Shadow Hills, California, just north of LA. Noell, the owner is as cool as they come, and super welcoming and open-minded. Brad Dutz (one of LA’s top percussionists, and uber-musicians) curates a performance series there every Thursday. Despite the venue’s modest size, the Thursday night series boasts an impressive line-up. I’ll be there from 8-9 with my 4tet, featuring John Tegmeyer on clarinet, Cooper Appelt on bass, and James Yoshizawa on drums. At 9, I’ll turn the stage over to an incredibly talented group of young musicians from Cal State Northridge, with whom I had the great pleasure of working this past semester. They will also play an entire set of original music which will blow your mind.

I’ve really been enjoying performing my material (which lately has been written with a 9-piece band in mind) with my 4tet which includes John Tegmeyer on clarinet, Cooper Appelt on bass, and James Yoshizawa on drums. These three are also permanent fixtures in my larger ensemble, and the intimate relationship they have with my compositions makes for a musical experience which, for me, is transcendent. Audiences don’t seem to complain much either.

The Collective is on it’s second album, “Reverence”. All the same personnel as the first; a rare find in our current artistic climate. I’m proud of the work we’ve done as a band and how far we've come in terms of developing a real sound that is unique, diverse, and personal. This same night, I’ll be debuting my Brazilian Choro Project. Think of it as the melodic and harmonic language of Western European counterpoint accompanied by Brazilian Samba rhythms and instrumentation. It’s gonna be a huge night. I’m very excited to share this experience with you. $20, 21+ cds available for sale.

Saturday, 09/07/19 5pm-9pm Performances a la Carte begins it’s Fall 2019 Jazz ‘n Paz concert series with a Rhythm/Brews/BBQ fundraiser in Pasadena. My Unit B organ trio group will be there featuring Ty Bailie on Hammond B3 organ and Tina Raymond on drums. We’ll be performing music from our release “The Long Game” and will have the honor of providing the accompaniment for vocalist Carla Jamie Perez and the great, legendary vocalist Barbara Morrison. Performances a la Carte presents world-class jazz performances to audiences in and around LA. Come and join the fun, and help make great jazz performances a possibility. You’ll have to buy your tickets in advance. Go here: TICKETS

I’m always excited when I’m asked to play this venue. It’s a great sounding, intimate room, with perfectly appointed mid-century modern decor, and an emphasis on listening. I’ll be joined by three of my closest colleagues, as of late, John Tegmeyer on clarinet, Cooper Appelt on bass, and James Yoshizawa on drums. $15, 21+, student discount with ID, and a $5 discount for all artists who have previously played there.

Sam First Bar - 6171 Century Blvd, Los Angeles CA, 90045