The classic bar at the US Grant Hotel is fun to play- it's one of the more historic venues in town, and you can feel the vibe a bit when hanging there. On this night, I'll be joined by Ben Wannicur on bass. We'll play standards and jazz classics- piano/bass duos are a lot of ... Read more
The spacious lobby at the Grant provides a great canvas to lay some grand piano soundscapes on.
The intimate hotel bar at the Westgate is once again hosting the jazz music, and we're happy to back in the cozy venue! On this night, I'll be joined by Luke Little on bass and Russell Bizzett on drums.
Il Sogno Italiano, located in the Gaslamp district on 5th Ave near "J" Street, has live piano music during the weekday evenings (full bands play on the weekends). I play standards, Jobim classics, and some pop tunes at this gig.
Joined by Michael Evans on drums, the duo is powerful. Cynthia's book has some great tunes that aren't commonly covered, from artists ranging from Tina to Etta, Elton to Stevie, Doobies to Tony Hatch! Il Sogno is on 5th Avenue, between J and K Avenues in the Gaslamp.
Humphrey's Backstage on Shelter Island has long been a mainstay for groove jazz. I'll be joined by Nathan Brown on bass and Michael Evans on drums, playing with vocalist Cynthia Gonzalez. Expect to hear some dance faves from EWF, Steve, Marvin, and Tina mixed in with some Doobies, Dylan, and Elton.
The cozy hotel bar at the Westgate provides a great listening experience for live jazz...this week Ben Wannicur on acoustic bass and Russell Bizzett join me in swinging explorations of standards and jazz classics.
This will make our fifth appearance at The Athenaeum in La Jolla. Along with Caleb Furgatch on acoustic bass and Michael Evans on drums, we really look forward to these concerts. Admission is free, but early arrival is recommended to ensure that you get a seat. The Monday concerts are well-attended! Athenaeum La Jolla is ... Read more
The Prime Steakhouse is not your typical casino restaurant- smoke-free, elegant and not too noisy, and great views of the east county. We play swinging and soulful tunes from 5-10PM.