Jazz Jam Sessions in Los Angeles

Tue, Nov 10, 7:00 PM PST

The Grape Gratitude Jazz Jam

The Grape / Ventura / Map

$10 cover at the door Ventura County’s hottest jazz night! Hosted By Tyler Hammond (drums) with the hottest rotating house band around, often featuring Karl Hunter (saxophone), Guil Juliao (bass), and friends. You are guaranteed to find SOMETHING during this night that will butter your biscuit. It’s the best variety night this side of the Conejo Grade. 21+ Doors and signup at 6:30 pm Jazz Jam Guidelines: 1. The focus of this jam is to play Jazz music. It is NOT live band Karaoke. 2. Be prepared/ Know the tune/Know what key you’d like to play the tune in. 3. Bring charts for the band if you’re going out of standard Jazz repertoire. 4. After the melody is finished, allow room for everyone to solo. 5. Please don’t come onto the stage unless you are called up. 6. Be kind and supportive to other performers. 7. After 9pm, there’s no guarantee you’ll get a turn. 8. Whatever Tyler says, goes.

Tue, Nov 10, 7:30 PM PST

"Drum Week" Presents: Tuesday Happenings with Kevin Kanner

Sam First / Westchester / Map

Leading off Drum Week at Sam First is drummer Kevin Kanner! Kanner has spent his career performing and recording with the likes of Gerald Clayton, John Pizzarelli, Eric Reed, Bill Hollman & The Clayton Brothers to name a few. The band performs one set at 7:30 followed by a jam session from 9-11 PM.

Tue, Nov 17, 7:00 PM PST

The Grape Gratitude Jazz Jam

The Grape / Ventura / Map

$10 cover at the door Ventura County’s hottest jazz night! Hosted By Tyler Hammond (drums) with the hottest rotating house band around, often featuring Karl Hunter (saxophone), Guil Juliao (bass), and friends. You are guaranteed to find SOMETHING during this night that will butter your biscuit. It’s the best variety night this side of the Conejo Grade. 21+ Doors and signup at 6:30 pm Jazz Jam Guidelines: 1. The focus of this jam is to play Jazz music. It is NOT live band Karaoke. 2. Be prepared/ Know the tune/Know what key you’d like to play the tune in. 3. Bring charts for the band if you’re going out of standard Jazz repertoire. 4. After the melody is finished, allow room for everyone to solo. 5. Please don’t come onto the stage unless you are called up. 6. Be kind and supportive to other performers. 7. After 9pm, there’s no guarantee you’ll get a turn. 8. Whatever Tyler says, goes.

Tue, Nov 17, 7:30 PM PST

“Tuesday Happenings”: Hosted by Sasha Berliner

Sam First / Westchester / Map

Sasha Berliner's critically acclaimed albums, have established her as a bold voice in modern jazz, known for blending genres, political themes and experimental textures. House band performs one set at 7:30 PM followed by a jam session at 9:30 PM.

Tue, Nov 24, 7:00 PM PST

The Grape Gratitude Jazz Jam

The Grape / Ventura / Map

$10 cover at the door Ventura County’s hottest jazz night! Hosted By Tyler Hammond (drums) with the hottest rotating house band around, often featuring Karl Hunter (saxophone), Guil Juliao (bass), and friends. You are guaranteed to find SOMETHING during this night that will butter your biscuit. It’s the best variety night this side of the Conejo Grade. 21+ Doors and signup at 6:30 pm Jazz Jam Guidelines: 1. The focus of this jam is to play Jazz music. It is NOT live band Karaoke. 2. Be prepared/ Know the tune/Know what key you’d like to play the tune in. 3. Bring charts for the band if you’re going out of standard Jazz repertoire. 4. After the melody is finished, allow room for everyone to solo. 5. Please don’t come onto the stage unless you are called up. 6. Be kind and supportive to other performers. 7. After 9pm, there’s no guarantee you’ll get a turn. 8. Whatever Tyler says, goes.

Tue, Dec 1, 7:00 PM PST

The Grape Gratitude Jazz Jam

The Grape / Ventura / Map

$10 cover at the door Ventura County’s hottest jazz night! Hosted By Tyler Hammond (drums) with the hottest rotating house band around, often featuring Karl Hunter (saxophone), Guil Juliao (bass), and friends. You are guaranteed to find SOMETHING during this night that will butter your biscuit. It’s the best variety night this side of the Conejo Grade. 21+ Doors and signup at 6:30 pm Jazz Jam Guidelines: 1. The focus of this jam is to play Jazz music. It is NOT live band Karaoke. 2. Be prepared/ Know the tune/Know what key you’d like to play the tune in. 3. Bring charts for the band if you’re going out of standard Jazz repertoire. 4. After the melody is finished, allow room for everyone to solo. 5. Please don’t come onto the stage unless you are called up. 6. Be kind and supportive to other performers. 7. After 9pm, there’s no guarantee you’ll get a turn. 8. Whatever Tyler says, goes.