Nick Mancini - Vibes Allen Mezquda - Alto Sax Jake Leckie - Upright Bass Charles Ruggiero - Drums Nick Mancini's journey in the world of jazz is nothing short of remarkable. Starting his professional career as a rock drummer at the young age of 17, he has evolved into an internationally recognized virtuoso jazz vibraphonist and composer. His dedication to jazz led him from upstate NY to the bustling streets of NYC to LA, and ultimately, Tulsa OK; where he remains an in-demand musician and performer world-wide. Mancini feels his career truly took flight in the vibrant LA creative music scene. He has left an indelible mark in the industry, earning accolades and recognition from peers and audiences alike. DRUM Magazine's Reader's Poll named him "Best Jazz Percussionist" on vibes and in 2011 was named honoree at the Los Angeles Jazz Vibes Summit. Throughout his career, Nick has shared the stage and collaborated with an array of musical luminaries, from Arturo Sandoval to Kamasi Washington. He’s performed at legendary venues in New York, LA, and around the globe, from Scandinavia to Australia, making him a truly international artist. Not only is Nick Mancini a dynamic performer and composer, but he is also a dedicated educator. Since 1998, he has maintained a private teaching studio which has served well over 150 students, he taught vibes and was a jazz combo coach at the California State Universities at Northridge and Long Beach, and taught vibraphone at the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute. Now he is the Coordinator of Jazz Studies at the University of Tulsa. 

HighNote Recording Artist: Thom Rotella -guitar Featuring: Lenny Castro- percussion Wil Blades - organ And from NYC, HighNote recording artist: Brandon Sanders -drums Brandon Sanders and Thom are both in top 10 on national radio charts... Thom Rotella is nothing if not comprehensive, but then protean talent is an essential requirement for any successful studio musician. It's a prerequisite. For years, Rotella was among the handful of household-name musical artists who populated dozens of Hollywood first-call lists for recording sessions, concerts, club dates, TV shows, television commercials, film scores and more. Just a few of the artists who've engaged Thom Rotella's exceptional talent include Frank Sinatra, Norah Jones, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Nicks, Carly Simon, Debbie Harry, Burt Bacharach, Four Tops, the Beach Boys, Phil Spector, Lionel Richie, Bette Midler, Donna Summer, Seth MacFarlane, Don Was, Luciano Pavarotti, David Foster, Herb Alpert, Tom Scott and Cher as well as such GRAMMY winning jazz artists as Diane Schuurr, Stanley Turrentine, Gregg Karukas and Bill Cunliffe. And such Fortune 500 companies as Ford, Goodyear, Cadillac, Chevrolet and Taco Bell have availed themselves of Rotella's creative expertise by commissioning his original compositions for their ad campaigns and television commercials. And more often than not, that's Thom Rotella you're hearing on The Family Guy and American Dad among many others. We've also appreciated Thom's original music and performances on TV's Ellen DeGeneres Show, Extra, Sex and the City and China Beach. Additionally, he's lent his talents and imagination to any number of film soundtracks including Ted, Ted 2, Splash, Same Time Next Year, The Gods Must Be Crazy, Rumblefish, Mississippi Masala and many more. He also performed and composed an original score for the 2015 romantic comedy film Altos. In addition, Thom Rotella enjoys a multi-faceted career as a member of that exclusive club of studio musicians who've achieved an enviable notoriety and ubiquitous presence on today's popular music charts and broadcast radio. He's not only one of the most notable and enduring fixtures on L.A.'s studio scene but also an artist who routinely scores on both the smooth jazz and straight-ahead jazz charts. In 2019, Thom received a call from his old friend, producer and jazz guitarist, Chris Standring who, somewhere in the conversation, promised him a hit single. That single, "Eddie's Ready" an homage to the great jazz artist Eddie Harris, went to Number One on Billboard's Smooth Jazz charts. And Rotella's subsequent releases have all charted in the top twenty, including "Street Talk," Number One on Smooth Jazz radio and #3 on the Billboard charts and "Soul Kitchen" Number One on Watercolors. The guitarist's previous project titled Say Hey! is a compilation of all his hit singles plus some new bonus tracks. In addition Rotella is gigging with his 4tet, that features sax titan Ernie Watts. His latest straight-ahead jazz CD "Side Hustle" on HighNote Records, a followup to his album Storyline, is a nod to the jazz organ trio records the 60's. It features jazz legend Roy McCurdy on drums and Columbus, Ohio organist Bobby Floyd. And guest spots by Jeremy Pelt on trumpet, Eric Alexander on tenor and Lenny Castro on percussion. Kendall Kay (drums) and Gregg Karukas(organ) step in for the final track. The release date is 8/23/24 and is his 14th CD. 

HOT CLUB OF LOS ANGELES - 2025 Experience the Magic of Gypsy Jazz... Hot Club of Los Angeles, hailed by Jackson Browne as “an LA treasure”, is a nuevo Django quintet that showcases gypsy jazz-based instrumentals, vocal numbers sung in French, Roma, and Russian, straight ahead jazz repertoire, a unique blend of film music selections, and its own gypsy jazz-inspired originals. The group’s LP, Cinema Swing, has earned rave reviews in the US and Europe. https://www.hotclubofla.com/ Formed in 2011, the band includes an A-List of LA-based musicians: Josh Workman (guitar) Jake Bluenote (guitar/vocals) Paul Eckman (upright bass) Carl Byron (accordion/piano/vocals) Jim Doyle (drums/vocals) "Hot Club of Los Angeles keeps Gypsy Jazz alive." -LA Weekly “This band is an LA treasure.” -Jackson Browne “Best live music experience in town!” -Mike Myers, Santa Monica Arts Commission "Hot Club’s brand of virtuoso, Django-style 1930s gypsy swing jazz is found nowhere else and even if it was, it couldn’t possibly be this good. These guys are masters, individually and collectively. You will find it hard to stop smiling all night." - Santa Monica Daily Press "First class all the way" - Midwest Record "The album has dazzling guitar and keyboard solos and interplay with refined subtle energy that keeps the listener totally engaged. This is clean, refreshing music – gypsy jazz made new again." - Glide Magazine 

Bobby West- keys Kevin O'Neal - bass Lyndon Rochelle - drums "Where has Bobby West been all my life?" -Downbeat 2023 Bobby West’s critically-acclaimed debut, Leimert Park After Dark 2021, followed by Big Trippin' in 2023, both reached Top 20 on the jazz charts and Top 10 roots charts. Bobby’s powerful command of the keyboard ignites an audience with his unique sound, classical technique and thundering chords. Bobby has performed worldwide with Kamasi Washington, Branford & Wynton Marsalis, Pharoah Sanders, Roy Hargrove, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, to name a few out of thousands. Continually performing abroad, Bobby only appears once a year in the US. 

Brian Charette, Doug Webb, and Tool drummer, Danny Carey, have played in many configurations over the last few years all over southern California. They are joined at The Grape by Grammy winning guitar ace, Shane Theriot and Andy Sanesi on percussion. Theriot hails from the soulful swamps of New Orleans. His resumé is formidable; guitarist for The Neville Brothers, musical director for Hall and Oates, and appearances with a who's who of modern music. Andy Sanesi is a Los Angeles based drummer, He is currently the drummer for living legend Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and also plays with Missing Persons whom he has played with for the last 5 years. His own band Blanco Diablo has a residency at The Mint in LA and plays regularly at other venues. Drummer and Ventura favorite, Danny Carey is a rhythm master. His burning beats and slick time changes have propelled Tool for the last 35 years. Carey is fluent in all forms of jazz and funk drumming and the combination with Charette's bass line is infectious. Saxophonist, Doug Webb, is a So-Cal instrumental music gatekeeper playing with every major jazz act in LA and jazz luminaries like Horace Silver and pop icons such as Rod Stewart. Brian Charette is a maverick of the Hammond organ. The bicoastal keyboardist is currently #2 on the Downbeat Critic's Poll for organ and #6 for keyboards. Charette will lead this all star group through a wild romp of Hammond B3 classics and original funk not to be missed! 

Swing Dancing! The Barrelhouse Wailers are an 8-piece powerhouse collective from Ventura, California that seamlessly blend traditional style hot jazz and vintage blues with original compositions to create a sound that's as timeless as it is electrifying. With their roots deeply embedded in the rich soil of American musical traditions, this dynamic ensemble has been captivating audiences since 2013 with their high-energy performances and masterful musicianship. Driven by their passion for authenticity and innovation, The Barrelhouse Wailers deliver a sonic experience that pays homage to the classics while pushing the boundaries of contemporary music. Their infectious energy and tight-knit chemistry on stage promise an evening of entertainment that will have you on your feet and moving to the rhythm. They have released 2 albums featuring original music and standards, “Day In, Day Out” 2019 and “Never Look Back” 2023 Both albums are available for digital download on Bandcamp and on all major streaming platforms. Karen Parkhouse - Vocals/Percussion Todd Temanson - Banjo David Leoncavallo - Bass Jim Wade – Tuba John C. Webb - Clarinet/Saxophones/Flute/Vocals Justin Kirk- trombone Max O'Leary- trumpet Bob Peyton- drums For more information, music, videos, and upcoming shows, please visit http://www.thebarrelhousewailers.com/. Follow us on : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBarrelHouseWailers Instagram: @barrelhousewailers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarrelhouseWailers 

Freddie Ravel, known worldwide as the Keynote Maestro, is a pianist, composer, and chart-topping recording artist whose blend of classical, jazz, rock, and Latin-infused soul bridges generations and cultures. With over 1,500 performances in 84 countries and 9.5 million streams worldwide, and as a GRAMMY-winning project creator with #1 hits like "Sunny Side Up" and "Blissin'," he invites audiences into an immersive musical journey full of groove, melody, and transformation. Freddie Ravel- keys/vocals Michael O'Neill - Guitar Larry Antonino - Bass Lucio Vieira - Drums/Perc