Thursday 27
Celebrate Turkey Day in style and some irony with committed vegetarians Steph Johnson/ Rob Thorsen Duo at the U.S. Grant Hotel (326 Broadway) from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. adults $87, children $35.
Friday 28
The Russell Bizzett Trio featuring Cynthia Lee on vocals, Reka Parker on piano, Jeff Blanco on bass, and Bizzett on drums play Northern Spirits (727 San Marcos Boulevard) from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. $5 cover … The Charlie Arbelaez Trio with drums and bass TBA are settling in at the Rook Bar (7745 University Avenue from 9:30 p.m. with midnight jam to follow. No cover charge.
Saturday 29
The Zinchiladas with Alex Lopez, Barry Jacquess, Melanie Jacquess, John Cunningham, and Alberto Diaz start off the jazz day at the Little Italy Farmers Market (Corner of Cedar & India) at 9:00 a.m. and play until 1:30 p.m. free with lots of parking … the Gerard Nolan Quintet featuring Eric Wright, John Opferkuch, Gunnar Biggs and Duncan Moore are at Dizzy’s (4275 Mission Bay Drive) from 8:00 p.m. $15 … Gilbert Castellanos & SOULJAM present a CD-Release party for pianist Irving Flores with Castellanos, Justo Almario, Fernando Gomez, Charlie Chavez, and Evona Wascinski, plus special guests. 8:00 p.m. $25 at the door, 98 Bottles (2400 Kettner Boulevard).
Sunday 30
Get an early start with some Latin jazz from Son Pa Ti featuring Alex Lopex, Mark Lopez, Alberto Diaz, and Ignacio Arango at the Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market (16079 San Dieguito Road) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. free … the Down Beat Big Band is playing at the Lafayette Hotel (2223 El Cajon Boulevard) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. $10 per person, all ages … the Matt Smith Neu Jazz Trio hosts the Sunday Jam Session at 98 Bottles from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. free, but you must be 21+.
Thursday 27
Celebrate Turkey Day in style and some irony with committed vegetarians Steph Johnson/ Rob Thorsen Duo at the U.S. Grant Hotel (326 Broadway) from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. adults $87, children $35.
Friday 28
The Russell Bizzett Trio featuring Cynthia Lee on vocals, Reka Parker on piano, Jeff Blanco on bass, and Bizzett on drums play Northern Spirits (727 San Marcos Boulevard) from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. $5 cover … The Charlie Arbelaez Trio with drums and bass TBA are settling in at the Rook Bar (7745 University Avenue from 9:30 p.m. with midnight jam to follow. No cover charge.
Saturday 29
The Zinchiladas with Alex Lopez, Barry Jacquess, Melanie Jacquess, John Cunningham, and Alberto Diaz start off the jazz day at the Little Italy Farmers Market (Corner of Cedar & India) at 9:00 a.m. and play until 1:30 p.m. free with lots of parking … the Gerard Nolan Quintet featuring Eric Wright, John Opferkuch, Gunnar Biggs and Duncan Moore are at Dizzy’s (4275 Mission Bay Drive) from 8:00 p.m. $15 … Gilbert Castellanos & SOULJAM present a CD-Release party for pianist Irving Flores with Castellanos, Justo Almario, Fernando Gomez, Charlie Chavez, and Evona Wascinski, plus special guests. 8:00 p.m. $25 at the door, 98 Bottles (2400 Kettner Boulevard).
Sunday 30
Get an early start with some Latin jazz from Son Pa Ti featuring Alex Lopex, Mark Lopez, Alberto Diaz, and Ignacio Arango at the Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market (16079 San Dieguito Road) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. free … the Down Beat Big Band is playing at the Lafayette Hotel (2223 El Cajon Boulevard) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. $10 per person, all ages … the Matt Smith Neu Jazz Trio hosts the Sunday Jam Session at 98 Bottles from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. free, but you must be 21+.