JULIE ZHU QUINTET
Fri, Sep 25
|Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge - Au Lac
Singer Julie Zhu brings clarity, soul, and curiosity to every performance. Feat. Roy McCurdy, Grant Heineman, Jesse Katz & Jake Chapman!
Time & Location
Sep 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge - Au Lac, 710 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
About the event
Vocalist Julie Zhu brings together legendary drummer Roy McCurdy, vibraphonist Jake Chapman, pianist Grant Heineman, and bassist Jesse Katz for a special evening at Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge.
Active in Southern California and New York City, Julie is known for her warm tone, emotionally honest interpretations, and love of the Great American Songbook. She has performed at venues including Smalls Jazz Club, The Mint LA, and JZ Club in Shanghai, China, bringing an intimate approach to jazz standards while leaving plenty of room for improvisation and musical conversation. Beyond music, Julie is a Ph.D. candidate and educator in engineering at UCLA.
Roy McCurdy is a legendary jazz drummer best known for his decade-long tenure with the Cannonball Adderley Quintet. Over his remarkable career, he has performed and recorded with artists including Sonny Rollins, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Herbie Hancock, and many more. Los Angeles native Jake Chapman is a vibraphonist, pianist, composer,…