Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge is located inside the Award-winning Vietnamese Vegan restaurant, “Au Lac”. 710W.1st St, in downtown L.A.
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UPCOMING ARTISTS TICKETS
April 16th 7-8:30pm
SIDNEY JACOBS & CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA -
Singers SING!!!! JAM SESSION
Jazz singers Cathy Segal-Garcia and Sidney Jacobs share their hard earned knowledge with career and aspiring jazz singers in an evening of fun, education and expression. Come be apart of the vibrant community of beautiful singers and instrumentalists.
This is a private event. A portion of proceeds goes to: SPCALA
April 17th 7-8:30pm
THE PATRICK BARNITT QUINTET
Patrick Barnitt is one of LA's best known crooners. He brings his smooth baritone and exciting quintet to the Bird's stage!
Tony Campodoncio, piano Chris Wabich, drums Ahmet Sezin , bass Phillip Wack, sax
This is a private event. A portion of proceeds goes to: SPCALA
April 18th 7-8:30pm
THE JANIS MANN TRIO feat. Bill Cunliffe & Sezin Ahmet
An unforgettable night of jazz awaits! Award-winning vocalist Janis Mann joins forces with Grammy-winning pianist Bill Cunliffe and rising “young lion” bassist Sezin Ahmet for a dynamic trio performance. Expect soulful interpretations of beloved jazz classics alongside fresh takes on modern standards—delivered with artistry, swing, and heart. Don’t miss this intimate evening of world-class jazz.
This is a private event. A portion of proceeds goes to: DownTown LA Mission.
April 23rd 7-8:30pm
The KoMaGa Trio Feat. Motoshi Kosako, Michael Manring & Christopher Garcia
Motoshi Kosako is a Japanese born Concert harpist, composer, improvisor. This incredible ensemble features Michael Manring & Christopher Garcia These three virtuoso instrumentalists team up to play unique original jazz/ethnic cross over music with full of improvisation.
Motoshi has played for Stockton Symphony Orchestra as the principal harpist from 2006-2010. In 2007 he won the second place in Lyon & Healy International Jazz & Pop Harp Competition. His groundbreaking style is noted in Harp Column as “Motoshi Kosako, whose introspective soloing was reminiscent of Keith Jarrett.” He performs improvisation and original compositions as solo or in ensembles with top jazz musicians including Grammy award winning reeds player, Paul McCandless, innovative electric fret-less bassist, Michael Manring.
This is a private event. A portion of proceeds goes to: Kid City Hope Place
April 29th 7-8:30pm
THE LUCY KHANYAN TRIO feat. Alfredo Lopez & Movses Ebejyan
The Lucy Khanyan Trio is an incredible Armenian avant-garde folk, world music, and ethno jazz BAND
presenting orginal compositions .
Active internationally, she has released multiple albums available on all major platforms & leads innovative projects that reinterpret traditional Armenian music.
The band consists of unique , versatile, world-renowned and innovative Artists:
Lucy Khanyan, piano Alfredo Lopez, bass Movses Ebejyan, drums
This is a private event. A portion of proceeds goes to: KId City Hope Place
April 24th 7-8:30pm
WABICH, LUTZ & NELSON - An Evening of Trio Exploration
Major award winning musicians, Chris Wabich, Dan Lutz & Josh Nelson form a trio of the highest level, performing innovative tunes from the Jazz cannon along with orginial compositions poised to lift you into a realm of musical imaginings.
This is a private event. A portion of proceeds goes to: Kid City Hope Place
April 25th 7-8:30pm
THE TODD HUNTER TRIO with Special Guests
Todd Hunter is an acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and music director whose tasteful playing illustrates the height of professionalism. Todd has had the privilege of performing alongside and learning from jazz masters like Joe Henderson, Tommy Flanagan, and Mel Lewis. Hunter is a premier collaborator who has spent years touring internationally as the pianist for the legendary Dionne Warwick. His impressive resume includes performances with icons such as Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, and Natalie Cole,Brian Setzer Orchestra,Smokey Robinson, Nancy Wilson and Kenny Burrell.
This is a private event. A portion of proceeds goes to: Down Town Mission.
April 26th 12:30-2pm
THE CAROL BACH-y-RITA feat. Larry Koonse, Trey Henry & Ana Barreiro
Warm, captivating, and intimate, Carol Bach-y-Rita swings like mad. From the best of the American Songbook, through the gorgeous music of Brazil and the Americas. She delights in unusual duet pairings of voice with drums or bass, mixing and matching languages, rhythms, instrumental groupings. English, Spanish, and Portuguese are all in the mix, along with spontaneous flights of pure improvisation.
Larry Koonse, guitars. Trey Henry, bass. Ana Barreiro, drums & percussion
This is a private event. A portion of proceeds goes to: Down Town Mission.
May 1st 7-8:30pm
THE MICHAEL RAGONESE TRIO feat. Anthony Fung & Luca Alemanno
Michael Ragonese is an acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and educator born and raised inLos Angeles. He attended California State University, Northridge (CSUN),where he received top honors at major festivals including Reno and Monterey and was recognized as an outstanding soloist.
Ragonese has become one of the most in-demand pianists of his generation, performing,touring, and recording with artists such as Barbara Streisand, Walter Smith III, Mark Turner, Charnett Moffett, Bennie Maupin, Ben Wendel, Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Norman Brown, Alphonso Johnson, John Daversa, Tierney Sutton, Stanley Jordan, Engelbert Humperdinck, Tom Jones, Shoshana Bean, Dave Binney, Bob Sheppard, and others.
Anthony Fung - drums Luca Alemanno - bass
This is a private event. A portion of proceeds goes to: Charity Water
May 2nd 7-8:30pm
THE NOLAN SHAHEED QUARTET
Nolan Shaheed is one of the most respected and daring Trumpeters in Los Angeles. A former music director for Marvin Gaye and lead trumpet for Count Basie and Duke Ellington Orcestras, has performed and toured with many top acts in the pop and jazz industries including Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Phil Collins, Anita Baker, Freddie Hubbard and Tom Waits.
Nolan leads one of the HOTTEST quintets in the land. Not to be missed!!!
This is a private event. A portion of proceeds goes to: KId City Hope Place
May 7th 7-8:30pm
DANIEL HARRIS III Live In Los Angeles
Daniel Harris III is a dynamic trumpeter, bandleader, and recording artist from Stockton, California, whose sound bridges Jazz, R&B, Funk, Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop, and Rap. A prodigious talent, Harris began his professional career at just fifteen years old going onto performing alongside celebrated artists including Terrace Martin, Stevie Wonder, and Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few. His artistry has since carried him to world-class stages such as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and UCLA’s Jazz/Reggae Festival. Harris’s achievements include the Woody Herman Jazz Award, being named the inaugural recipient of the California Alliance for Jazz Black Lives Matter Scholarship, and a recipient of the Bay Area Jazz and Blues Young Artist Award. T
This is a private event. A portion of proceeds goes to: Just Jazz Foundation
May 3rd 7-8:30pm
SHARON MARIE CLINE - Love On Mind with Sharon MarieCline & The Todd Hunter Band
Internationally acclaimed Soulful Jazz vocalist, Sharon Marie Cline, alsoknown as “The Divine Ms. Cline” because of the dreamy romantic qualityof her voice, has become one of Southern California's most sought after live performers. Dubbing her live concerts “Love Fests”, she sings some of the music world’s favorite jazz, soul contemporary and classic songs atfestivals, jazz clubs and special events worldwide.
May 8th 7-8:30pm
JAMES LOVE
James Love has a definite vocal presence and "cool" jazz demeanor, like that of the old masters of vocal jazz (Nat "king" Cole, Johnny Hartman, Mark Murphy) whom he admires.
James Love has many years of experience performing on stage with major musicians at various venues throughout the US. James was a featured vocalist for AGAPE INT'L CHURCH / LA for nearly ten years.
In 2003, Love produced his first solo CD, "INVITATIONS" that received favorable reviews from varied jazz publications including "All About Jazz" and " LA JazzScene".
This is a private event. A portion of proceeds goes to: SPCALA
May 10th 6-7:30pm
SHAN POTTS & ALVIN REYES Jazz Reels - Songs From Cinema
Shan Potts and Alvin Reyes present JAZZ REELS - Songs From Cinema. Cool jazz meets cinematic classics with personal refections and intimate stories. Shan and Alvin each brings their unique styles to the music.
Joining Potts & Reyes is a Stellar quartet;
Todd Hunter - piano Sezin Ahmet Turkmenuglu - bass Chris Wabich - drums Tony Campodonico - keyboards
This is a Private Event. A portion of proceeds goes to: Charity Water
May 9th 7-8:30pm
AN EVENING WITH LYNNE FIDDMONT
“The most pure and honest sound
I have ever heard.” – Walter Beasley
“Lynne’s music is HOT!! She’s been mine for years, now she will be yours too.” - Stevie Wonder
Vessels of love come no bolder, brighter or more beautiful than multifaceted singer / songwriter / arranger / producer Lynne Fiddmont. All that pours forth from her essence is compassion and creativity of purest purposed beauty. Over a career that has seen her glide gracefully from sharing her vocal gifts at the service of world class artists such as Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Bill Withers, Phil Collins, Barbra Streisand, George Duke, Seal and Joe Zawinul to recording her own lovingly crafted projects Flow and Lady: A tribute to Billy Holliday. Lynne generously ladles on the love, the laughter and the longitude in an artistic situation.
This is a Private Event. A portion of proceeds goes to: Charity Water
May 13th 7-8:30pm
TOD DICKOW with CHARGED PARTICLES
Dickow is “one of the best saxophonists in the world” according to Jazz Life Magazine, and his playing has been recognized by outstanding soloist awards at the Pacific Coast Jazz Festival and the Outstanding Soloist award from Down Beat Magazine. He has appeared with numerous celebrated artists, including Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Jackie & Roy, Harry Connick Jr, Steve Allen, Terry Gibbs, Frank Sinatra Jr., Dave Brubeck, and many more.
Charged Particles plays funky Latin jazz and more. Downbeat Magazine called the band “something special” and “inventive, invigorating, and mesmerizing.”
Tod Dickow, saxophone Murray Low, piano. Aaron Germain, bass Jon Krosnick, drums
This is a Private Event. A portion of proceeds goes to: SPCALA
May 15th 7-8:30pm
BIRTHDAY BASH: L. Aviva Diamond & Josh Nelson
Josh Nelson and L. Aviva Diamond share jazz that moves the soul - from contemporary compositions to standards. Josh is a creative force - a brilliant pianist, composer and recording artist who has performed with stars like Samara Joy, toured with such legends as Natalie Cole, Ivan Lins and Rufus Wainwright...and just played at the Oscars. And L. Aviva Diamond is a heart-centered singer who brings her soul to every note, has performed at Catalina Jazz Club andVitello's, and has a deeply sensitive musical connection with Josh. May 15th is also the day after her birthday, so please help us celebrate!
A portion of proceeds goes to Kid City Hope Place
May 16th 7-8:30pm
ANGIE WELLS - A NIGHT OF JAZZ BLUES AND SOUL
NAACP Image Award Nominated vocalist Angie Wells brings a night of jazz, blues and soul to Birds Of A Feather.Known for her ability to bring lyrics to life and her glam style she loves giving
her audience “A Show” in the true sense of the word. She’ll be joined by four of LA’s best
musicians: Josh Nelson on piano, Edwin Livingston on bass, Clayton Cameron on drums and Nolan Shaheed on trumpet.
This is a private event. A portion of proceeds goes to: WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
Birds of a FeatherJazz 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 south-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
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
AU LAC is located at 710 W. 1st St. , on the south/west corner of 1st and Hope St. The restuarnat occupies the corner busincess of the nini-mall across the street fron Disney Hall. There is parking underneath the building accessible from a large driveward off 1st St. on the west side of the building.
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.
Most wonderfully, we have Non-Alcohol drinks/mocktails! They’re very good and reasonably priced!
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, Kid City Hope Place, The California Jazz Foundation, Color Compton, Music Therapy For Veterans,Charity Water and Wild Up.
For Private Events and Film bookings contact us