Catalina Popescu pulls some of jazz's heaviest hitters to her civilised Hollywood establishment: old-timers such as McCoy Tyner and Pharoah Sanders, plus younger stars of the...

There's good jazz nightly at this friendly, unpretentious hangout up in Valley Glen, with local stalwarts such as saxophonist Pete Christlieb appearing on a regular basis....

This tiny, rustic spot, the oldest bar in Culver City, draws a Bohemian crowd to its nightly shows. You'll find a high percentage of fine local acts, such as singer-songwriters...

A surprisingly sleek place four blocks from the Pacific, Santa Monica's self-styled home of the blues also offers a little funk and jazz. The comfortable bar/lounge setting is...

Housed in the old Helms Bakery, this not-for-profit enterprise offers an interesting programme of young and often forward-thinking jazz acts balanced with the occasional big...

Still one of LA's best clubs, the Troubadour has a rich musical history: Randy Newman got his start here, and Elton John made his US debut on its stage in 1970. Still, the...

Co-owned by Herb Alpert, this high-end steakhouse books better talent; and, while the food and drinks are very expensive, there's rarely a cover charge or a drinks minimum. The...

Strictly for the hardcore jazzer, this Leimert Park space is where local cats come to hone their chops. It really is all about the music here: there's no food, no booze and no...