Alva’s Showroom

For over 20 years, BAD HAGGIS has pioneered a genre-bending musical odyssey fusing Scottish & Irish traditions with elements of rock, alternative, jazz, pop, world beat, African and Latin influences. A true original, the band writes trailblazing pieces that combine traditional tunes and cover songs with unmatched flair. Members included bagpiper/guitarist Eric Rigler, guitarist MikeContinue reading "BAD HAGGIS at Alva’s Showroom"

Catch The Baker Brothers Big Band at Alva's Showroom. The group is known for their traditional and contemporary jazz and swing sound. Tickets: $20. For tickets and more information, visit alvasshowroom.com.

Head over to Alva's Showroom to catch band Chalaban, founded in 1999 by Moroccan–Hungarian musician Said Tichiti. The band is dynamic in the African Jazz/World Music scene and blends the musical traditionsContinue reading "Chalaban at Alva’s Showroom"

This is a rare opportunity to see the stunning vocalist and flutist, Kaylene Peoples, perform her Romantic Bossa-Nova show. With a five-octave range and charming personality, she mesmerizes audiences withContinue reading "Kaylene Peoples’ Romantic Bossa Nova"

Scott Henderson is the leading guitarist and composer of modern jazz/blues. His impressive work over the years as co-leader of the group Tribal Tech, leader of his groundbreaking trio, and sideman to some of the best in jazz, including the great Joe Zawinul, has elevated him to the front ranks of jazz and blues. Snacks,Continue reading "Scott Henderson Trio"

Bring your instruments and join in the jazz jam session. Great music for dancers in a great venue. Jazz musicians, vocalists, dancers and spectators are most welcome. For more info,Continue reading "South Bay Dixieland Jazz Jam"

Bring your instruments and join in the jazz jam session. Great music for dancers in a great venue. Jazz musicians, vocalists, dancers and spectators are most welcome. For more info, contact Judi Kanaster Haase at jhaa@cox.net or (310) 831-9905.

Vocalist/guitarist Julie Kelly with the Theo Saunders Quintet takes the audience on a musical journey – from vocal jazz, to the sambas and bossa novas of Brazil. Julie Kelly was named in Downbeat Jazz Magazine's Top Ten Reader's Poll and has garnered critical acclaim for her latest CD, "Happy To Be." An All-Star band willContinue reading "From Bebop to Brazil"

A touring and recording artist, jazz vocalist Judy Wexler has headlined at jazz festivals, performing arts centers, and major jazz clubs both nationally and internationally. “Judy Wexler is more than a mere singer of songs; She’s an actress, mood painter, song archaeologist, and vocalist par excellence.” – All About Jazz. For tickets and more info,Continue reading "Judy Wexler Quartet"