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#1 2016-02-08 03:22:00
- Tomiskinky
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LA Jazz
So, as the title suggests i'm after recommendations to jazz joints whilst over in LA.
so far I have Vibrato Jazz and Grill in Bel-Air, The Tap Room in Pasedena and this link from Mr Watkins https://www.lajazz.com
Fell free to chip in hep cats.
#2 2016-02-08 03:38:59
- Acton_Baby
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Re: LA Jazz
Catalina Bar & Grill, on Sunset Boulevard. get's some big names and the food is very decent ( and a bit cheaper than Vibrato ).
'pour vous' on Melrose, strict dress code (check the website, but a collar and tie is encouraged 
), good cocktails and decor with live jazz mid-week. Lisitings are updated by their Facebook page.
The Charleston is now gone but the management team are doing 'pop-up' bars in Downtown LA, I'll try to find out more.
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#4 2016-02-08 09:19:55
- 4F Hepcat
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Re: LA Jazz
The Lighthouse Cafe (as it is now) is still going on Hermosa beach, but mainly blues these days I fear.
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#5 2016-02-08 09:31:37
- Oliver
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Re: LA Jazz
If you can make it to the Cicada Club for a night of pre-bop jazz and swing in Downtown L.A.'s spectacular Art Deco Oviatt Building, don't miss it!
In a similar vein, this themed night feat. Dean Mora's orchestra looks like a lot of fun; check out the promo video: http://www.theairraid.com
You might want to have a look at this calendar to see what's cookin' as well: http://www.campusfive.com/calendar/
Lastly though not strictly jazz, Jennifer Keith's Sextet is playing a month-long residency at The Sky Room in Long Beach, which is a lot of fun.
You could also check out the schedule at Don the Beachcombers. Their bookings are a bit all over the place (that's kind of reflective of the music scene in L.A.) but they often feature small combos on Thu/Fri/Sat nights; Carl Sonny Leyland Quartet, Dave Stuckey, Sweet Hollywaiians, etc.
Also, my friend hosts a great "Shanghai Noir" record party every Wednesday at General Lee's in Chinatown.
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#7 2016-02-08 10:04:41
- Tomiskinky
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Re: LA Jazz
Reggae Sundays at Dons sounds like a plan Oli, cheers - the other swing stuff doesn't interest me as much, but i'll check out the listings toward the end of the month and see what's going down. Thanks
#8 2016-02-08 10:05:25
- Oliver
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Re: LA Jazz
Make sure you pop into Sween's for a clip and a shave; tell him who sent you: http://www.sweeneytoddsbarbershopla.com
#9 2016-02-08 10:08:34
- Tomiskinky
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Re: LA Jazz
Ha, i'll be getting a trim before I head out mate, and my shaving requirements are minimal for a 42 year old!
#12 2016-02-11 08:12:39
- RandyLuvsPaiste
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Re: LA Jazz
The LA Weekly is a great (and free) resource for anything that's going on.
Published on paper and online:
http://www.laweekly.com/calendar?categories%5B%5D=Jazz
Take my advice- I'm not using it.