Two gigs I'm playing that might be of interest to those in SoCal.
Friday 8Aug - Trio jazz (keyboard, bass, drums) from 7-10pm outdoors in Encino at The Whisper Cafe.
http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/46332479/encino_ca/whisper_caf_.html
Yes, it is in a strip mall on Ventura Bl, but we set up outside on a patio and it actually is a pretty mellow/cool vibe. Order some food or a pastry. No cover. Mostly straight ahead and latin jazz, some more towards the modal/fusion side of things.
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Saturday 9Aug - Quintet jazz/soul/whatever with a *very* good female vocalist (who sadly is leaving for NY later this month).
This will be a VERY fun gig, as it is at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, celebrating their 50th anniversary. For those who don't know the venue, almost everyone has played there including a ton of 60's and 70's rock acts. We'll be playing from 6-8pm, then afterwards they are showing "Endless Summer" on an outdoor screen. No cover.
http://www.smgov.net/civic/index.htm