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February 18th. 7:30-9pm
THE CHRIS POWE BAND Chris Powe is an exciting new voice on the Alto Sax. His inventive and daring style is drawing praises in the LA jazz scene. Not to be missed. Chris Power, alto Veritus Miller, piano Ryan Embola, bass Micah Heard, drums and a “Very Special Guest!!
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: LEIMERT PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL
February 19th. 7:30-9pm
CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA & SIDNEY JACOBS
“STANDARDS UPSIDE DOWN”
Cathy & Sidney take the American standards we love and twist them into new forms. Gary Fukushima, piano/bass Chris Wabich, drums/perc Brad Rabuchin, guitars
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: CHARITY WATER
February 20th. 7:30-9pm
DANNY JANKLOW & FRIENDS
Virtuosic heights will be hit as Danny Janklow dances and weave his way through musical landscapes. Dennis Hamm, piano Cooper Appelt, bass John Davis, drums
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
February 21th. 7:30-9pm
NOLAN SHAHEED & RICKEY WOODARD QUINTET
Two of the most popular and in demand musicians in LA, Nolan Shaheed and Rickey Woodard will knock your socks off. Nick Smith, piano Kevin O’Neil, bass Marvin ‘Smitty” Smith, drums
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
February 22th. 1-2:30pm
MARK CHRISTIAN MILLER QUINTET
Popular and creative jazz singer, Mark Christian Miller performs arrangements from his just released record "Strange Meadowlark" Chris Dawson, piano Mike Gurrola, bass Aaron Serfaty, drums Robert Kyle, woodwinds
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: LOS ANGELES JAZZ SOCIETY
February 26th. 7:30-9pm
MATT GREIF, RIC FIERABRACCI & CHRIS WABICH. “Jazz With A Little Pop”
Greif, Fierabracci & Wabich, all grammy-nominated artists, cover the jazz spectrum and add some spiced-up pop tunes to the mix!!
Matt Greif, guitars Ric Fierabracci, bass Chris Wabich, drums
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: LOS ANGELES JAZZ SOCIETY
February 27th. 7:30-9pm
CHARMAINE CLAMOR & ANDREW SHUBIN W/ THE WINSTON RAVAL TRIO.
Charmaine Clamor was at the first Filipino-American artist to place two consecutive recordings in the JazzWeek World Music Top 10. great singer!!
Charmaine Clamor, vocals Andrew Shubin, guitars Winston Raval, piano
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: KIDS CITY HOPE PLACE
February 28th. 7:30-9pm
THE TAMIR HENDELMAN TRIO feat. Mike Gurrola & Marcello Carelli
Tamir Hendelman is a piano virtuoso of the highest order. He has performed and toured with Barbara Streisand, Natalie Cole, Tierney Sutton, Gladys Knight, John Pizzarelli, Quincy Jones & many others.
Tamir Hendelman, piano Mike Gurrola, bass Marcello Carelli, drums
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: KIDS CITY HOPE PLACE
March 1st 7:30-9pm
TOM FRANCINI “CERTIFIED ORGANIC”
Tom Francini adds his unique and engaging style to jazz standards and songs he loves. His shows are always fun filled and interactive!!
Carey Frank, organ Mitch Long, guitars Aaron Serfaty, drums Danny Janklow, sax
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: ST. JUDES CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
March 3rd 7:30-9pm
MUSINGS WITH MARLONIUS #2 with Mara Kaye & Marlonius Jazz Orchestra
Back by popular demand, Marlonius and Mara Kaye “one of New York’s great gifts to the world,” present Marlonius Orchestra to the Bird's stage in a "Tribute to Billie Holiday"!!
Marlon Martinez, bass Mara Kaye, vocals
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: ST. JUDES CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
March 14th 7:30-9pm
THE MON DAVID TRIO
Mon David brings his special brand of musical magic to the Birds stage. He is a master singer and performer who sings with his entire spirit
Josh Nelson, piano Sezin Ahmet, guitar.
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: CHARITY WATER
March 7th 7:30-9pm
PHATBACK, EARL & ME - LA'S Premier Soul-R&B Band
Fatback Earl & Me is LA's Premier Soul-R&B Band comprised of top first call musicians bringing soul and funk to a new FUN level!!!
Herman Matthews, drums JV Collier, bass. Sean Holt, vocals Gia Ciambotti, vocals Doug Petty, keyboard John Schroeder, guitar Bill Churchville, trumpet. Ed Wynne, sax & vocals. Justin Kirk, trombone
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: MUSIC THERAPY FOR VETERANS
March 15th 1-2:30pm
DOLORES SCOZZESI “Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon”
Dolores Scozzesi has a “voice that grabs you to begin with. A rich contralto with edge, snapping from molten serenity to a predatory growl in a single phrase, and a timbre that makes you want to place your hands on the speakers just so you can capture something of its individuality. She switches easily between the ominous and the edgy.”
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: CHARITY WATER
March 8th 7:30-9pm
AN EVENING WITH MARK WINKLER
One of the most entertaining and accomplished singers in LA, “Mark Winkler is a musical marvel. Finally a writer who sings, and a singer who swings.” Rex Reed.
Rich Eames, piano Grant Geissman, guitar Gabe Davis, bass Kevin Winard, drums
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: SPCALA
March 17th 7-8:30pm
DANTE CHAMBERS “Dante’s Inferno - An Homage to Nat King Cole”
Powerful vocalist Dante Chambers thrills in his long running Homage to the great Nat King Cole on his birthday. Not to be missed.
Anthony Campodonico, piano Jeff Littleton, bass Donald Dean, drums Charles Small, guitar
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: KID HOPE CITY PLACE
March 13th 7:30-9pm
THE MARVIN ‘SMITTY’ SMITH OCTET
World Renowned Drummer and Composer Marvin 'Smitty' Smith brings his amazing Octet to the Birds stage for a smoking night of great music!!
Alonzo Demetrius, trumpet DeVaughn Durham, alto Alex Johnson-tenor. Lemar Guillary, trombone Adam Ledbetter, piano Christian Moraga, percussion Rene Camacho, Bass
This is a Private Event with a portion of proceeds going to: THE LEIMERT PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL
Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge is an intimate 50- seat 1920’s style performance space tucked away in Downtown Los Angeles. Known for its Private Events, we’re hosting a diverse lineup of top-tier live jazz.
The club is nestled within the awarding-winning 5 star Vietnamese vegan restaurant AU LAC. The restaurant is an alcohol-free establishment, however inside the club we do serve non-alcoholic cocktails.
Offering everything from straight-ahead and BeBop to Latin, experimental, R&B, electronic and global jazz, as well as spoken word, Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge often mixes both old-school legends and the next generation of LA’s finest musicians. It’s a spot that aims to capture a classic, unique jazz lounge vibe.
Performances at Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge benefit selected charity and non-profit organizations.
AU LAC is located behind Disney Hall, on the north-west corner of 1st and Hope St. 710 W. 1st St. The corner business in a small mini-mall, you’ll find parking underneath the building accessible from a large driveway off of 1st St.
** Please note: Parking is $12 cash only.
Special Thanks to: Rob Tranago, Felipe Cano, Nancy Friedman, Chef Ito, Aryeh Kraus, Linh Nguyen
Photography: Chef Ito
Where is parking located?
Parking is located under the building, accessible from west of the building off of 1st St. between Bunker Hill Towers and the mini-shopping center AU LAC is in.
Once you’ve turned into the large driveway, turn left into the garage “Guest Parking and Residence Parking of The Promendade”. $12 CASH ONLY.
Additional parking is located directly across Hope St. at Disney Hall - 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012. $10.
There is limited street parking in front of Au Lac, Disney Hall and The Music Center.
Where is Au Lac - Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge located?
Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge is located inside the wonderful AU LAC Vietnamese Vegan Restaurant.
The restaurant is located in the middle of the mini-shopping center at 710 W. 1st Street.
1st and Hope has the four corners: 1. the back of Disney Hall, 2. the back of the Dorothy Chandler, 3. the DWP parking lot, and 4. a mini-shopping center which has AU LAC in the corner.
Au Lac Menu?
The AU LAC menu is linked below on this website
Does Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge serve Alcohol?
No, neither Birds of a Feather nor AU LAC serves alcohol. Patrons are NOT allowed to BYOB.
Does Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge allow smoking or vaping?
No. neither smoking or vaping are allowed in the AU LAC or Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge establishments.
Does Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge donate a portion of it proceeds to non-profits in order to lift all boats which support Los Angeles?
Yes, a portion of all performances at Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge goes toward a non-profit of the artists choice. Those proceeds are given directly to the targeted non-profit. Please give freely to these charities through your ticket purchase. Every thoughtful and generous contribution will go to help out those in need in our great city. Some of the charities which benefit from your donations includes - JEXA, Los Angeles Mission, The California Jazz Foundation, Color Compton, Music Therapy For Veterans, Charity Water and Wild Up.
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