The Grape Ventura

The Grape Gratitude Jazz Jam
2026-02-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
$10 cover at the door
Ventura County’s hottest jazz night! Hosted By Tyler Hammond (drums) with the hottest rotating house band around, often featuring Karl Hunter (saxophone), Guil Juliao (bass), and Tom McMorran (piano).
You are guaranteed to find SOMETHING during this night that will butter your biscuit. It’s the best variety night this side of the Canejo Grade.
21+
Doors and signup at 6:30 pm
Jazz Jam Guidelines:
1. The focus of this jam is to play Jazz music. It is NOT live band Karaoke.
2. Be prepared/ Know the tune/Know what key you’d like to play the tune in.
3. Bring charts for the band if you’re going out of standard Jazz repertoire.
4. After the melody is finished, allow room for everyone to solo.
5. Please don’t come onto the stage unless you are called up.
6. Be kind and supportive to other performers.
7. After 9pm, there’s no guarantee you’ll get a turn.
8. Whatever Tyler says, goes.

Happy Hour w/ Monte Montgomery & Friends
2026-02-24 17:00 - 19:00
no cover
bar side

Happy Hour with multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Monte Montgomery and special guests

Herman Jackson
2026-02-21 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced Tickets $25 GA/$35 Front Row Seating
$30/$40 at the door (subject to availability)

Herman Jackson-Keys
Del Atkins-Bass
Angel Vera-Guitar
LaRoi Larkin-Drums
Special Guest-TBD

Herman Jackson is a Grammy Nominated Producer, Composer, Arranger, Musician and a UCLA Instructor. He has toured and recorded with Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, James Ingram, Norman Brown, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Roger Daltrey, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson, Oleta Adams, Yolanda Adams, Joe Cocker, The Temptations, Patti Austin, Calloway, and George Benson.

A well rounded musician, he’s arranged and conducted with symphony orchestra staged in San Francisco, Houston, & El Paso Symphonies, The Cleveland Orchestra, The Fort Wayne Philharmonic and The National Symphony.

Jackson created music for The Tonight Show, American Idol, America’s Got Talent, Don’t Forget The Lyrics, VH1 Divas, The American Music Awards, the TV Land Awards, A Home For The Holidays, and most noteworthy in my eyes, The NAACP Image Awards and BET’s Celebration of Gospel.

Happy Hour with The Robert Van Trio
2026-02-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-07 17:00 - 19:00
happy hour barside with pianist, Robert Van
Bob Wider- bass
Dave Hunt- drums
No cover

Flattop Tom Birthday Bash
2026-02-21 14:00 - 17:00
$10 cover at the door
Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats
Tom’s Birthday Party!! With special guest performers
Boogie Woogie, Swing, and Blues!

Kelly Green Quartet
2026-02-20 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced Tickets $25 GA/$35 Front Row Seating
$30/$40 door (subject to availability)
Piano/Vocals: Kelly Green
Bass: Luca Rosenfeld
Drums: Evan Hyde
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo: Elijah J. Thomas Kelly
Green is one of NYC’s most exciting new artists “well worth discovering” (NYC Jazz Record)!
A true “triple threat”, Kelly Green mesmerizes audiences as a pianist, vocalist, and composer. Kelly’s remarkable talent has led her to share the stage with jazz legends such as Christian McBride, George Coleman, Billy Hart and many others showcasing her exceptional skill, empathy, and musicality. She has brought her compelling talent and personality to prestigious venues including The Kennedy Center, Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Birdland, and Blue Note and has toured with her band all over the US, Europe, and South America.
Miss Green will be joined by her renowned band of world class musicians Evan Hyde on drums and Luca Soul Rosenfeld on the upright bass. Kelly Green is known for her intricate lyric driven arrangements of Jazz standards and her auspicious “outside-the-box” original compositions. With her quartet, she will be performing selections from their classic repertoire, music from their latest album ‘Seems’ and music from their upcoming album ‘Corner of My Dreams’. Esteemed writer and radio DJ Thierry De Clemensat describes their new album ‘Seems’ as “…an album of incredible class with musicians you’ll instantly adore.”
“Kelly Green is one of the most talented & spirited people I know. Everything about her is joyous and swingin’!” -Christian McBride
“She is no mere songwriter, but an artist and performer in toto…Green’s composing skills are more than impressive.” -Michael Bailey (All About Jazz)
Steinway Artist Kelly Green continues to leave an indelible mark on the jazz world, enchanting listeners with every note!
This is a show you will absolutely not want to miss!
www.kellygreenpiano.com

Happy Hour with The Fred Kaplan Trio
2026-02-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-06 17:00 - 19:00
West Coast Swing and Boogie Woogie Blues with Fred Kaplan and friends
Every Friday in the bar side Happy Hour 5-7pm.
no cover

Happy Hour with The Collins/Rollins Group
2026-02-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-05 17:00 - 19:00
Tom Collins – guitar
Kent Rollins – piano
with special guests.
no cover
Happy hour barside

Happy Hour with Kent Rollins & Friends
2026-02-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-04 17:00 - 19:00
Happy Hour with Pianist, Kent Rollins and friends
bar side, no cover

Valentine's Day with Alex Robinson - "I Really Oughta Tell You" Album Release
2026-02-14 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced Tickets $20 GA/$30 Front Row Seating
$25/$35 at the door (subject to availability)

“I Really Oughta Tell You” Album Release
Alex Robinson, vocals
Sophia Trevor, piano
Jesse Katz, bass
Karo Galadjian, drums
Jordan Leicht, sax
Steven Robinson, trombone
Joe Terry, trumpet

Alex Robinson is a jazz vocalist, pianist, composer, and arranger whose warm, velvety tone and playful improvisational spirit bring new life to the Great American Songbook. Based in Southern California, Alex moves effortlessly between jazz, pop, and soul, blending sophistication and heart in every note.
Her upcoming debut album, I Really Oughta Tell You (produced by Tony Guerrero), showcases her gift for storytelling through song—balancing elegance, wit, and emotional depth. Alex has been featured at the Stanford Jazz Festival, Festival of Arts Laguna Beach, and Jazz Roots at the Adrienne Arsht Center, and has graced stages from Los Angeles to the open seas as an Entertainer Pianist with Disney Cruise Line.
Whether interpreting beloved jazz standards or sharing her original works, Alex invites listeners into an experience that’s both joyful and deeply human—a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and connection through music.

Happy Hour with The Jimmy Calire Piano Trio
2026-02-14 17:00 - 19:00
no cover
happy hour barside with Jimmy Calire- piano/vocals
and friends

Jen Staves & The Bluzfish
2026-02-14 14:00 - 17:00
$10 cover at the door
Valentine’s Day Matinee with Jen Staves & The Bluzfish
Rockin’ Blues with Killer vocals!!

Cristo Osorio
2026-02-13 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced Tickets $25 GA/$35 Front Row Seating
$30/$40 at the door
Cristo Osorio is a singer/guitarist and multi-talented artist from Barcelona, Spain.
His globally acclaimed and distinctive musical style is a blend of his ancestral Roma roots, broad
global influences and a charismatic artistic vision that interweaves the infectious rumbas of
Catalonia’s Barcelona with the fiery bulerías of Andalusia and the rich rhythmic traditions of
Afro-Cuban music resulting in a unique tapestry, FlamencoLatin & World Music Project.
The artist has collaborated and recorded with Los Angeles-based phenomenal artists, such as
East Los Angeles’ most celebrated drummer & musician, Joey Heredia. Known for his dynamic
fusion of funk, Latin, and rock rhythms. Nyofu Tyson, jazz bassist and Turkish saz player with
their creation of Ist/West band and the release of several cd’s blending a fusion of Turkish
music, Jazz and Flamenco with popular single releases in Istanbul, Turkey.
Cristo Osorio’s vision went further to write, arrange and record with renowned jazz
saxophonist, Azar Lawrence, who returned after two decades to release his album Speak the
Word.
This outstanding artist, Cristo Osorio, stands out as one of those guided by the greatest
flamenco artists of the 20th & 21st centuries: Sordera Family, Fernando de la Morena, Juan
Moneo “El Torta”, Manuel Junquera “El Moraito” as well as many others.
Global Performances:
His native Spain, Queen & King of Norway, Royal Family of Morocco, Cannes Film Festival,
France, the British Isles, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Russia,
continents of Africa and Asia.
Recognized for his theatrical brilliance, sold out performances in Eastern Europe: Theatres
such as: Laznia Nowa Theatre, Krakow, Poland; Arsmondo Festival at Opéra national du Rhin,
Strasbourg France; Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie (National Museum Warsaw) Poland;
Potkulcs Klub Budapest, Hungary; Bolero Club Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Americas:
Arena Monterrey in Mexico City, Mexico. New York, Lincoln Center and other venues.
Los Angeles: The World Stage, Topanga Performing Arts Center, Beverly Hills, Beyond
Baroque, Fountain Theatre, Minotauro Bar, Temple Bar, La Vilie Rock & Blues Club, Ford
Theatre, Charlie O’s and many private engagements.
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/1FPCUydhDA/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/cristoosorio93?igsh=MTExYmRjMTlkcXZ5YQ==
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@cristoosorio1606
REVIEWS
Cristo Osorio, ‘ Master of Flamenco Music & World Media Music Rhythms, from Barcelona, Spain, weaves
a unique canvas of musical tapestry and visual artistry to present a performance dynamic, insightful and
mind blowing full of flamenco, pure, Latin sounds, visual effects and masterful rhythms.’
‘A powerful resonance! A voice pure flamenco! An undeniable talent to absorb and master a plethora of
music and rhythms from around the globe. The artistry of Arab, Gamelan, Eastern Gypsy music, culture
and dance, Celtic, Jazz, Blues, Country, Rock, Latin, Soul & Funk. And of course the Art of Flamenco from
his native country, Spain.’
‘He has performed from across the European continent, British Isles, from África to Asia, the Américas
and everywhere in between. For royalties and dignitaries. With his powerful and charismatic presence, he
can bring you to joy and tears at the same time and leave you wanting more.’
Cristo Osorio——- Singer, Guitarist
John Villalobos—– Cuban Tres, Guitar.
Victor Baez———- Congas, percussion.
Dominique Rodriguez—– Percussion, drums.
Alba Sol ———- Chorus Singer, dancer.
Claire Salvador—– Chorus Singer.
Plus Guest artist

Bevan Manson Quartet Ft. Suzanne Pittson
2026-02-12 19:00 - 22:00
$20 cover at the door
Bevan Manson Quartet featuring Susan Pittson, vocals;
Bevan Manson, piano,

with Mike Gurrola, bass; Ben Scholz, drums

Pianist/composer Bevan Manson has performed with Jimmy Guiffre, Ron Jones L.A. Big Band, Tierney Sutton, Cecil McBee, Gunther Schuller, and many others. The Quartet will be featuring music from his latest 2 CD’s When The Cup Is Lifted and Talking To Trees, the latter which was recently featured on NPR’s JazzInspired show. The Jazz Page called Talking To Trees ‘a beautifully crafted album of jazz and classical elements paying homage to the natural world’. The Boston Globe has called him ‘a unique jazz pianist’. Suzanne has performed and/or recorded with Steve Wilson, John Patitucci, Jeremy Pelt, Dave Liebman, Harvie S, Shunzo Ohno, Buster Williams, Mike Clark, and Jack Walrath. Suzanne has been recognized for her musicianship and improvisational skills, called by All About Jazz “More than just a singer, Suzanne Pittson is a jazz musician. With a fluid phrasing and stunning tone, Pittson uses her voice as another instrument, improvising and playing with the melodies.” Bevan arranged and conducted the recent orchestration single Out Of The Hub featuring Suzanne. Bassist Mike Gurrola’s resume includes playing with and/or recording with Mary Stallings, Jeff Hamilton, Houston Person, Benny Green, Larry Goldings, Willie Jones III, Harry Allen, Jane Monheit, Kenny Burrell and many more. Drummer Ben Scholz has had the opportunity to work with Aaron Neville, Roy Hargrove, and Bill Watrous. Ben frequently works in television and has appeared on MTV, WGN-9 and at Second City. Currently, Ben is set to release “Shiny Metal Objects” the first album with his jazz-fusion group The Elec Tet, featuring guitar phenomenon Oz Noy.

TD Lind & The Aviators
2026-02-11 19:00 - 22:00
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Advanced Tickets $15/$20 at the door (subject to availability)
TD Lind & The Aviators is an indie rock band out of Southern California driven by old-soul storytelling, brawny vocals, and larger-than-life sound.
Born in England, TD Lind signed a record deal at 19 years old and has since toured America and Europe for the last 30 years, sharing the stage with Sting, Bad Company, Wilco and many others. He has 4 critically-acclaimed albums, the last being produced by legendary producer Glyn Johns.
In 2022, TD Lind joined up with producer and bassist David Franz (Iyeoka, Underground Sun), saxophonist Karl Hunter (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy), drummer Greg Weiser (Danny McGaw), and guitarist Sam Kulchin (The Caverns).
They are known for their unforgettable live shows, as featured on their “Into the Light” album, recorded and released in 2023.
Their debut studio album “Golden” was released on August 21, 2024.

Happy Hour with The Bill MacPherson Trio
2026-02-10 17:00 - 19:00
Tue Feb 10th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
no cover
Happy hour barside with bassist, Bill MacPherson & Friends
George Friedenthal – keys
Larry Perpoli – drums

Freddie Ravel Quartet
2026-02-07 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced Tickets $25 GA/$35 Front Row Seating
$30/$40 at the door (subject to availability)

Freddie Ravel, known worldwide as the Keynote Maestro, is a pianist, composer, and chart-topping recording artist whose blend of classical, jazz, rock, and Latin-infused soul bridges generations and cultures. With over 1,500 performances in 84 countries and 9.5 million streams worldwide, and as a GRAMMY-winning project creator with #1 hits like “Sunny Side Up” and “Blissin’,” he invites audiences into an immersive musical journey full of groove, melody, and transformation.

Freddie Ravel- keys/vocals
Michael O’Neill – Guitar
Larry Antonino – Bass
Lucio Vieira – Drums/Perc

Matterform
2026-02-07 14:00 - 17:00
$10 cover at the door
Matterform is a Ventura based band whose sound pulls from modern and vintage music, most notably, soul, jazz, afrobeat, and rock.

Tony Pelosi- bass
Chet Toner – guitar/saxophone
Drew Espejo – drums
Zach Manpearl – Hammond Organ
Javi Avila -piano
Rafa Langa -percussion

Phoenyx Big Band
2026-02-06 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced Tickets $15/$20 at the door (subject to availability)
A local favorite, Phoenyx Big Band plays Swinging standards and unique Pop arrangements. Big band era jazz and swing with a modern twist as the Phoenyx performs standards by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and spices things up with pop classics by Stevie Wonder, Van Morrison, Carole King, and more!
With Featured vocalist, Sophie Holt. Led by Burt Gutierrez on guitar.

Isaiah Harwood Quartet
2026-02-05 19:00 - 22:00
$10 cover at the door
Isaiah Harwood- piano
Devin Daniels (saxophonist for Herbie Hancock),
Graeham Guerin (bass for Liana Flores),
Benjamin Ring (drums for Simon Moullier).
