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One of the most esteemed electric guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern has distinguished himself over a four-decade career that has encompassed musical partnerships with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Billy Cobham, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, the Brecker Brothers and Joe Henderson, as well as 16 recordings as a leader (six of which were nominated for GRAMMY® Awards). […]
Kick off the holiday season with an incredible night of music from four world-renowned artists! Home for the Holidays stars two-time Grammy Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Peabo Bryson; two-time Grammy Award winner Sheena Easton; American Idol winner and Grammy Award nominee Ruben Studdard; and international trumpet prodigy Ilya Serov. Lineup Home for […]
The consummate musician, producer, arranger, songwriter and artist in his own right, Wayne Linsey’s list of credits reads like a who’s who in contemporary music. Legendary names like Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder are among the plethora of artists with whom the L.A.-based maestro has worked on stage and in the recording studio. […]
The Free Nationals have returned with a new single, “Gangsta,” featuring their friends A$AP Rocky and Anderson .Paak. Best known for being Anderson .Paak's live band, The Free Nationals have toured the world meeting countless artists who inspire them. While the number of contemporary musicians who inspire them would take an anthology of box sets […]
Tony Award-nominee, singer and actress MELISSA ERRICO, brings her new evening of song entitled "THE SECRET DIARY OF MRS. SANTA" to Catalina Jazz Club, Hollywood! Join us... LIVE! Tues, December 16th at 8:30PM. Dinner begins at 7:00PM. Blending beloved American Songbook classics with fresh takes on holiday favorites, this enchanting debut finds Errico embracing her long-held fascination with […]
KJazz 88.1 FM and Alvas Showroom are proud to present: KJazz Latin Night! Dr. Metz leads a fantastic group of musicians on a journey through the vast landscape of Brazilian rhythms. A fresh and energetic interpretation of compositions by the great Brazilian stars such as Jobim, Joao Donato, Hermeto Pascoal, Manfredo Fest, Tania Maria, and […]
David James Archuleta is an American singer and songwriter of Hispanic/Latino descent. He won the Utah Talent Competition's children's division at age 10 and became the Junior Vocal Champion on season two of Star Search at age 12. In 2021, Archuleta came out as queer in an Instagram post and left the Mormon church the following year. He returned to […]
Alice Smith is an American singer and songwriter, her style anchored in rock, R&B, blues, jazz and soul.
“THE FRUIT CAKE FOLLIES,” Los Angeles's longest running Christmas/Variety show…NOW CELEBRATING IT’S 27TH YEAR!!!! Only at Catalina Jazz Club, Hollywood! Join us… LIVE! SUN, DEC 21st at 3:30PM. Early-Dinner begins at 2:00PM. Just like those holiday variety Christmas specials we remember from when we were kids! "The Fruit Cake Follies" is all that and much MORE! It’s just a good ol’ fashioned show that’s drunk too much egg nog. Some say the show is a cross between a Perry Como […]
A “Jazzy” Christmas with David Garfield featuring Peggy Duquesnel Sunday, December 21 @ 4:00 pm | $45.00 World renowned pianist and keyboardist David Garfield assembles an all-star cast for his very first holiday show at Alvas! He’ll be doing material from his critically acclaimed “Holidays Outside The Box” and partnering with local favorite, pianist and […]
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • 5PM It never snows in Southern California, so for our holiday season we want it to snow music. From Elgar’s “Christmas Greeting,” special Christmas works by Wells and Petker, to a medley of secular carols, all with splendid orchestral accompaniment, we offer all the sounds of the season to keep you […]
Robert Glasper is the leader of a new sonic paradigm with a career that bridges musical and artistic genres. To date, he boasts 5 Grammy wins and 15 nominations across 9 categories, an Emmy Award for his song for Ava Duvernay’s critically hailed documentary “13th” with Common and Karriem Riggins, and a Peabody Award for […]