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SUMMARY:Young Musicians Virtual Showcase Presents.......  Ethan Lavenstein Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Ethan Lavenstein is a musician\, teacher\, and composer based in the LA/OC area. At the age of 10\, he started playing the trumpet in his school’s band class. A versatile jazz horn player and keyboardist\, Ethan Lavenstein is known for his dynamic performances and improvisational skills. At only 23 years old\, Ethan has worked with Wesley Franklin\, Allie Page\, MKY\, Greg Shilling\, Jonny Kosmo\, and more. He has played at the Greek Theater\, Echoplex\, Anaheim Convention Center\, Secret Tides Punta Cana and many more venues in the LA area. \nWhile heavily inspired by Jazz greats Lee Morgan\, Herbie Hancock\, and Freddie Hubbard\, Ethan takes from a plethora of other musicians and genres. Some of his favorites artists include The Beatles\, Tyler the Creator\, Haley Heynderickx\, Emile Mosseri\, and Joyce Manor. Ethan graduated from California State University Northridge in 2024 with a degree in Jazz Studies under the tutelage of Howie Shear\, Josh Aguiar\, Tina Raymond\, and Gary Fukushima. \nFor tickets please visit https://www.universe.com/events/lajs-young-musicians-showcase-with-ethan-lavenstein-quintet-tickets-4WL69N \nHosted by – Julie Berghofer \nRecording Studio – Magic Closet Music\, Woodland Hills\, CA \n___________________ \nThe Los Angeles Jazz Society has placed an emphasis on young musicians and are proud to introduce you to the next generation of jazz artists each month during this series. \nWe would value your ongoing support by becoming a member of the Los Angeles Jazz Society – please visit our membership page for more information on joining – membership levels vary from $35 to $150.
URL:https://lajazz.org/event/young-musicians-virtual-showcase-presents-ethan-lavenstein-quintet/
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SUMMARY:Young Musicians Showcase Presents Julian Chiu & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Julian Chiu is a 17-year-old jazz trumpeter\, composer\, and bandleader based in Los Angeles. Julian is a YoungArts Winner and a recipient of a DownBeat Student Music Award. A graduate of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and the Colburn School\, he will continue his jazz studies at NYU Steinhardt in the fall. Julian is extremely excited to showcase his unique\, expressive compositional and soloistic voice with a band featuring: \nJulian Chiu – Trumpet \nEvan Dexter – Trombone \nJoaquin Garde – Guitar \nTaylor Lee – Piano \nEloise Wong – Bass \nIshaan Natarajan – Drums \n  \nHosted by – Julie Berghofer \n_____________ \nThanks to a grant from the ADLER DEUTSCH FOUNDATION and HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION\, the performance is FREE to watch VIRTUALLY. There is no cost to view this live performance but registration is required to obtain your ZOOM log-in information – however – your donations are vital to our ability to continue these broadcasts and whatever you can give would be totally appreciated. \nLink to Reserve  https://www.universe.com/LAJSpresentsJulianChiu \nOnce you register\, you will be sent information as to how to access this fabulous program. ZOOM log-ins will be sent approximately one hour before the performance. \n_____________ \nAND … please consider joining the Los Angeles Jazz Society (membership levels at $35 – $150) \nto help support our programs and ongoing operations. \nThe Los Angeles Jazz Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping jazz alive\, especially focused on our youth\, through education\, music programs\, presenting ‘Jazz in Schools’\, the Bill Green Mentorship Program\, the Jeff Clayton Memorial New Note commission\, and more. Visit us for more information or to join and support our efforts. www.lajazz.org
URL:https://lajazz.org/event/young-musicians-showcase-presents-julian-chiu-friends/
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SUMMARY:Young Musicians Showcase Presents Coco Jade & Friends
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US – THURSDAY – June 5 – 7pm\nYoung Musicians Showcase\nCoco Jade & Friends \nHosted by:  Julie Berghofer \nCoco Jade & Friends are just that! Bandmates are friends and classmates studying jazz at the Garn Family Jazz Studies Program at Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA)\, in Santa Ana. Led by Coco Benedetti\, her band\, along with other OCSA cohorts\, will soon deliver a three-night performance as part of the Subaru Newport Beach Jazz Festival. The Hyatt Regency hotel\, in Newport Beach\, has staged the Newport Beach Jazz Festival (May 30 – June 1) on its property for 30 years. Coco\, and members of her band\, along with other school cohorts will perform in the hotel for guests and Festival patrons each night of the Festival. Bandmates are one of three teen jazz bands which gig at the hotel regularly\, on Friday nights\, over the past six months. \nCoco Jade & Friends is a vocals-led band\, with Coco as singer and pianist\, and including; Shannon Imaoka\, on piano\, Emmet Althoen on bass and piano\, and Kai Orozco on drums. The band keeps their sets dynamic with interpretations of jazz standards\, impressive solos\, and with Emmet and Coco pairing piano and vocals as a duo. Coco also makes sure to demonstrate her own piano chops when she sits to play with her crew. \nBandmembers are excited to do more pre-event performances this summer at the Hyatt Regency for its Summer Jazz Series\, a summer-long concert series featuring world-renown jazz stars…and\, before the stars\, some very impressive teenagers! \nWe’re excited to present this talented group on Thursday evening June 5th at 7:00pm \nRESERVE NOW AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: \nhttps://www.universe.com/events/lajs-young-musicians-showcase-with-coco-jade-friends-tickets-3YMHVX
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SUMMARY:2025 Vibe Summit
DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL VIBE PLAYERS & LOVERS! \nYes\, It’s that time of year again!  Los Angeles Jazz Society’s annual Vibe Summit will be held both Virtually and In-Person at The World Stage!  An opportunity for vibe players to gather – together and virtually – and for the audience to hear from some of the best!  This year we celebrate 32 years of this annual Summit being held – and it is once again dedicated to Mal Sands\, David L. Abell\, and Remo Belli. \nOur last FOUR VIRTUAL events were  huge successes and we are continuing with the international aspect – with players from across the U.S. to Denmark\, Japan\, Hawaii and beyond? For 2025\, we will continue to uphold our annual tradition – via zoom – and with a local component LIVE from World Stage\, hosted once again by Steve Tarango! \nJOIN US – in person or via zoom!  Sign up now!\n(In person space limited at The World Stage) \nVIBE PLAYERS:  If you want to participate and have not contacted us\, please reach out to info@lajazz.org \nRESERVE FOR VIBE SUMMIT NOW
URL:https://lajazz.org/event/2025-vibe-summit/
LOCATION:World Stage\, World Stage 4321 Degnan Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, LA\, 90008\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Soundscape Mini Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Soundscape Mini Jazz Orchestra\, led by Jose Robles is an Orange County based collective of musicians that all met at Saddleback College. They specialize in various different genres that fall under jazz umbrella including\, but not limited to swing\, samba\, and funk.  This is an outstanding group of young musicians that you will want to see and hear! \nThe orchestra is normally a 10 piece with 6 horns and a rhythm section. For this performance\, the band is now a 6 piece with 3 horns and 3 rhythm similar to “Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.” \nMusicians:Jose Robles – WoodwindsBrian Watson – TrumpetElijah Parra – TromboneCooper Sisley – PianoRodrigo Moreno – BassJoseph Peña – Drums \nHosted by:  Julie Berghofer \nRESERVE FOR MAY 8TH YOUNG MUSICIANS SHOWCASE
URL:https://lajazz.org/event/the-soundscape-mini-jazz-orchestra/
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SUMMARY:Bill Green Mentorship Brunch & Concert
DESCRIPTION:Los Angeles Jazz Society’s \nBill Green Mentorship Brunch & Concert \n1130 am – Check In \n12 pm – Brunch & Jazz Mentorship Performances \n  \nTwo sets from our student bands Plus a set from our mentors. \n 
URL:https://lajazz.org/event/bill-green-mentorship-brunch-concert-rsvp/
LOCATION:Catalina Jazz Club In Hollywood\, 6725 Sunset Boulevard\, Hollywood\, 90028\, United States
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SUMMARY:YMS features Saoirse Sipes & Fusion Five
DESCRIPTION:Los Angeles Jazz Society Presents:\nYOUNG MUSICIANS SHOWCASE – \nfeaturing:\nSAOIRSE SIPES & THE FUSION FIVE\nSaoirse Sipes\, drums \nMichael Islas – Bass \nJosh Wong – Piano \nJack Lieberman – Saxophone \nLuciano Soriano – Trombone and Bandleader \nJulie Berghofer – Host \n  \nSaoirse Sipes is a 17 year old up-and-coming jazz drummer from Thousand Oaks\, California. He is a junior at Thousand Oaks High School\, and additionally studies at the Colburn School where he plays in their 2 top jazz ensembles: the award-winning Thursday Night Band and the Big Band. Saoirse is a 2024 and 2025 YoungArts winner in Jazz\, as well as a 2024 semifinalist in the Music Center’s Spotlight Competition. In 2024\, he was selected as an alternate for the prestigious Vail Jazz Workshop as well as Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz Orchestra. He also earned a chair in the 2024 CA All-State HS Jazz Band as well as the 2024 SCSBOA Jazz All-Stars \n  \nHe currently studies drums under Charles Ruggiero and Roy McCurdy\, and is/has been mentored by a wide variety of jazz luminaries\, from Obed Calvaire to Terell Stafford. \n  \nThe Fusion Five\, led by award-winning trombonist\, LAJS alumni\, and current Juilliard student Luciano Soriano\, will be performing a set of original music written by the band members. They recently recorded an album in August that is set to release in the new year. \n___________________________________ \n  \nThanks to a grant from the ADLER DEUTSCH FOUNDATION and HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION\, the performance is FREE to watch VIRTUALLY. There is no cost to view this live performance but registration is required to obtain your ZOOM log-in information – however – your donations are vital to our ability to continue these broadcasts and whatever you can give would be totally appreciated. \n  \nOnce you register\, you will be sent information as to how to access this fabulous program. ZOOM log-ins will be sent approximately one hour before the performance. \n_____________ \n  \nAND … please consider joining the Los Angeles Jazz Society (membership levels at $35 – $150) \nto help support our programs and ongoing operations. \n  \nThe Los Angeles Jazz Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping jazz alive\, especially focused on our youth\, through education\, music programs\, presenting ‘Jazz in Schools’\, the Bill Green Mentorship Program\, the Jeff Clayton Memorial New Note commission\, and more. Visit us for more information or to join and support our efforts. www.lajazz.org
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