Wednesday 17
Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos has two gigs at Panama 66 (1450 El Prado) beginning at 6 p.m. when he hosts the Young Lions Series on the patio and continuing inside at 8:30 when he leads the Latin jam session until 11 p.m. All ages, no minimum, musicians bring your instruments!... The KSDS Blues Jam Session goes down at Proud Mary’s Southern Bar & Grill (5500 Kearny Mesa Road) hosted by J. Otis Williams and guitarist Mark Augustin at 6:30 p.m. Free and family-friendly… The Ian Tordella Group with Jeff Miles, Joey Carano, Harley Magsino, and Charles Weller play Seven Grand (3054 University Avenue) at 9:15 to Midnight. No cover.
Thursday 18
The San Diego Symphony presents the “Future of Jazz” with the 2010 Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition winner Cecile McLorin Salvant at the Embarcadero Marina Park South (200 Marina Park Way) with opening act the International Academy of Jazz. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary… The Gary Rich Acoustic Jazz Jam features Antar Martin and Hugo Suarez at Harbor Music Hall (1506 India Street) from 7 to 10 p.m. for a $5 cover… Vocalist Betty Bryant and bassist Rob Thorsen play Martinis Above Fourth (3940 Fourth Avenue) at 8 p.m. for $20 at the door.
Friday 19
The Steph Johnson Quartet with Rob Thorsen, Tonga Ross Mau’, and Richard Sellers play Ferro Restaurant (25840 Cedar Street, Idyllwild) from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. No cover charge.
Saturday 20
The Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines Festival (52500 Temecula Road) is happening this weekend. Catch Gilbert Castellanos's B-3 Quartet, Joshua White & (((Codes))), Gregory Page, Diane Schurr, and Marshall Hawkins's Seahawk Mojo Orchestra, featuring Richie Cole. Various locations, $85 all-day ticket… From L.A., the CJS Quintet with Chuck Johnson, James Smith, Al Daniels, Justin Grinnell, and Duncan Moore play Dizzy’s (4275 Mission Bay Drive) from 8 p.m. $15 cover… The Ian Tordella Group with Jeff Miles, Mack Leighton, and Charles Weller play La Plaza La Jolla (7863 Girard Avenue) from 3 to 6 p.m. No cover… Vocalist Allison Adams Tucker plays the Saturday Spotlight at the Westgate Hotel (1055 Second Avenue) with Matt Smith and Louis Valenzuela at 8 p.m. No cover.
Sunday 21
The Idyllwild Jazz Festival continues with performances by Richie Cole’s Alto Madness, Lori Bell, Steph Johnson, Robin Adler’s Mutts of the Planet, Marshall Hawkins, Besos de Coco, and the Henry Franklin Trio from 10:30 a.m. $85 for an all-day pass… The Danny Green Trio with Justin Grinnell and Julien Cantelm play the White Box Theater (2590 Truxtun Road, Studio 205) from 5 p.m. General admission $20, Students $10, VIP $30.
Wednesday 17
Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos has two gigs at Panama 66 (1450 El Prado) beginning at 6 p.m. when he hosts the Young Lions Series on the patio and continuing inside at 8:30 when he leads the Latin jam session until 11 p.m. All ages, no minimum, musicians bring your instruments!... The KSDS Blues Jam Session goes down at Proud Mary’s Southern Bar & Grill (5500 Kearny Mesa Road) hosted by J. Otis Williams and guitarist Mark Augustin at 6:30 p.m. Free and family-friendly… The Ian Tordella Group with Jeff Miles, Joey Carano, Harley Magsino, and Charles Weller play Seven Grand (3054 University Avenue) at 9:15 to Midnight. No cover.
Thursday 18
The San Diego Symphony presents the “Future of Jazz” with the 2010 Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition winner Cecile McLorin Salvant at the Embarcadero Marina Park South (200 Marina Park Way) with opening act the International Academy of Jazz. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary… The Gary Rich Acoustic Jazz Jam features Antar Martin and Hugo Suarez at Harbor Music Hall (1506 India Street) from 7 to 10 p.m. for a $5 cover… Vocalist Betty Bryant and bassist Rob Thorsen play Martinis Above Fourth (3940 Fourth Avenue) at 8 p.m. for $20 at the door.
Friday 19
The Steph Johnson Quartet with Rob Thorsen, Tonga Ross Mau’, and Richard Sellers play Ferro Restaurant (25840 Cedar Street, Idyllwild) from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. No cover charge.
Saturday 20
The Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines Festival (52500 Temecula Road) is happening this weekend. Catch Gilbert Castellanos's B-3 Quartet, Joshua White & (((Codes))), Gregory Page, Diane Schurr, and Marshall Hawkins's Seahawk Mojo Orchestra, featuring Richie Cole. Various locations, $85 all-day ticket… From L.A., the CJS Quintet with Chuck Johnson, James Smith, Al Daniels, Justin Grinnell, and Duncan Moore play Dizzy’s (4275 Mission Bay Drive) from 8 p.m. $15 cover… The Ian Tordella Group with Jeff Miles, Mack Leighton, and Charles Weller play La Plaza La Jolla (7863 Girard Avenue) from 3 to 6 p.m. No cover… Vocalist Allison Adams Tucker plays the Saturday Spotlight at the Westgate Hotel (1055 Second Avenue) with Matt Smith and Louis Valenzuela at 8 p.m. No cover.
Sunday 21
The Idyllwild Jazz Festival continues with performances by Richie Cole’s Alto Madness, Lori Bell, Steph Johnson, Robin Adler’s Mutts of the Planet, Marshall Hawkins, Besos de Coco, and the Henry Franklin Trio from 10:30 a.m. $85 for an all-day pass… The Danny Green Trio with Justin Grinnell and Julien Cantelm play the White Box Theater (2590 Truxtun Road, Studio 205) from 5 p.m. General admission $20, Students $10, VIP $30.