The Grape Ventura

Happy Hour with The Fred Kaplan Trio
2026-02-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
West Coast Swing and Boogie Woogie Blues with Fred Kaplan and friends
Every Friday in the bar side Happy Hour 5-7pm.
no cover

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, 2026-01-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 22:00
$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.

Kelly Green Quartet
2026-02-20 08:00 - 17:00
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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

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
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.

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

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

RJ Mischo Blues Showcase
2026-02-04 19:00 - 22:00
$10 cover
Legendary harmonica player, RJ Mischo with featured guests. First Wed of every month
11/5/25:
Fito De La Parra – drums
Rick Reed- bass
Bill Flores- guitar/sax

Barrelhouse Wailers
2026-01-31 20:00 - 23:00
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$15 Advanced/ $20 at the door (subject to availability)

The Barrelhouse Wailers are an 8-piece powerhouse collective from Ventura, California that seamlessly blend traditional style hot jazz and vintage blues with original compositions to create a sound that’s as timeless as it is electrifying. With their roots deeply embedded in the rich soil of American musical traditions, this dynamic ensemble has been captivating audiences since 2013 with their high-energy performances and masterful musicianship.
Driven by their passion for authenticity and innovation, The Barrelhouse Wailers deliver a sonic experience that pays homage to the classics while pushing the boundaries of contemporary music. Their infectious energy and tight-knit chemistry on stage promise an evening of entertainment that will have you on your feet and moving to the rhythm.
They have released 2 albums featuring original music and standards, “Day In, Day Out” 2019 and “Never Look Back” 2023
Both albums are available for digital download on Bandcamp and on all major streaming platforms.

Karen Parkhouse – Vocals/Percussion
Todd Temanson – Banjo
David Leoncavallo – Bass
Jim Wade – Tuba
John C. Webb – Clarinet/Saxophones/Flute/VocalsJustin Kirk- trombone
Bob Peyton- drums
Max O’Leary – trumpet

For more information, music, videos, and upcoming shows, please visit http://www.thebarrelhousewailers.com/.
Follow us on : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBarrelHouseWailers Instagram: @barrelhousewailers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarrelhouseWailers

Happy Hour with The Robert Van Trio
2026-01-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-17 17:00 - 19:00
happy hour barside with pianist, Robert Van
Bob Wider- bass
Dave Hunt- drums
No cover

Brian Charette B3 Funk Party Ft. Danny Carey (TOOL)
2026-01-30 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced Tickets $25 GA/$35 Front Row Seating
$30/$40 at the door (subject to availability)

Brian Charette, Doug Webb, and Tool drummer, Danny Carey, have played in many configurations over the last few years all over southern California.
They are joined at The Grape by Grammy winning guitar ace, Shane Theriot and Andy Sanesi on percussion.
Theriot hails from the soulful swamps of New Orleans. His resumé is formidable; guitarist for The Neville Brothers, musical director for Hall and Oates, and appearances with a who’s who of modern music.
Andy Sanesi is a Los Angeles based drummer, He is currently the drummer for living legend Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and also plays with Missing Persons whom he has played with for the last 5 years. His own band Blanco Diablo has a residency at The Mint in LA and plays regularly at other venues.
Drummer and Ventura favorite, Danny Carey is a rhythm master. His burning beats and slick time changes have propelled Tool for the last 35 years. Carey is fluent in all forms of jazz and funk drumming and the combination with Charette’s bass line is infectious.
Saxophonist, Doug Webb, is a So-Cal instrumental music gatekeeper playing with every major jazz act in LA and jazz luminaries like Horace Silver and pop icons such as Rod Stewart.
Brian Charette is a maverick of the Hammond organ. The bicoastal keyboardist is currently #2 on the Downbeat Critic’s Poll for organ and #6 for keyboards.
Charette will lead this all star group through a wild romp of Hammond B3 classics and original funk not to be missed!

Happy Hour with The Alison Shearer Quartet
2026-01-27 08:00 - 17:00
A Special Happy Hour show!! Featuring Ventura Native, Kevin Bernstein on keys
no cover, bar side (Please help support our happy hour musicians with your generous tips!)

Called “a force on the rise” by JazzTimes magazine, Alison Shearer’s explosive career hits refresh on what it means to be a jazz saxophonist today. With classical technique and legendary jazz mentorship undergirding a raw, natural talent, Alison synthesizes the many disparate influences crowding our listening landscape into a style at once personal and global. She leads a new generation of performers, inhabiting her individuality as a member of an international artistic community, and reconfiguring the identity of “jazz fusion” for our current moment.
Alison gathered her eponymous Quartet, with Kevin Bernstein, keys, Marty Kenney, bass, and Horace Phillips, drums, in 2015. She writes most of the group’s music, and their soulful, groovy, melodic take on fusion found immediate acclaim in New York City, where the group got its start. The ensemble held a year-long residency at the Williamsburg Hotel in 2018, played venues across the city including Joe’s Pub and Rockwood Music Hall, and collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including Jonathan Hoard, Melissa McMillan, Sami Stevens, Sammy Rae, JSWISS, Rabbi Darkside and Sirintip.
In 2010, Alison co-founded PitchBlak Brass Band along with a cross-disciplinary cohort of fellow MSM students. Raved about by DownBeat and The Source magazines, NPR, Live for Live Music, and The Wall Street Journal, PitchBlak blossomed from a love for New Orleans second line, combining traditional southern brass with the modern forms it inspired: blues, jazz, and hip hop. Its synthesis of the traditional and the modern sold out prestigious venues, including the Brooklyn Bowl, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and the Blue Note.
Alison has also spent years refining her chameleonic sound, blending with a wide variety of eclectic and essential artists, like Kurt Elling, Nate Smith, Charlie Hunter, Big Daddy Kane, and Pharoahe Monch. Recent collaborations include indie-folk singer-songwriter Anna Egge, and drummer Sunny Jain, whose psychedelic bhangra band Red Baraat NPR called “the best party band in years.”
All these influences came to bear on Alison’s debut solo album, ‘View From Above,’ which was released to fanfare in 2022. The album, for which Alison wrote all ten tracks, features ASQ with a bevy of collaborators. Its soaring blend of jazz, funk, and soul (with a dash of pop exuberance) belies the tragedy that birthed its ecstatic expression of individuality: the loss of her father John Shearer, pioneering civil rights-era photojournalist, to cancer in 2019.
Alison and her father connected through art, and his burning desire to create was an inspiration for both her personal voice, and the album. Though steeped in the tragedy of loss, the album is ultimately redemptive, a testament to the learning and love change makes possible. ‘View From Above’ was a JazzTimes Editor’s Choice, and one of NPR’s Jazz Night in America’s Top Ten Albums of 2022.
Alison is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, where she studied with jazz sax greats Dick Oatts, Steve Wilson, and Vincent Herring. She has toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and South Asia, appearing at notable festivals like the San Francisco, Saratoga, and Rochester Jazz Festivals, Music Mela, Moab Music Festival, and Dubai Expo 2020; and venues like the Kaufman Music Center, Brooklyn Bowl, and Wolf Trap, among many others.
Upcoming appearances include engagements with ASQ in Ojai, Paso Robles, Ventura, and Los Angeles, CA.; a February duo show at The Capa Space in Yorktown Heights, NY, alongside an exhibition of her late father’s prints; and a March tour with Red Baraat. Alison is also currently at work on her very first chamber work for the classical stage. The new piece, commissioned by pianist Andrew Armstrong and the University of South Carolina Beaufort, is scored for piano, strings, and saxophone, and will premiere in April in South Carolina, before heading north to New Canaan, CT.
Alison is a passionate teacher and has maintained a private studio for 15 years. She recently joined the faculty of Jazz House Kids, where her work with young students fosters community building through jazz education.
Alison is an endorsing artist with D’Addario Reeds.

Bobby West Trio
2026-01-24 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced Tickets $20 GA/$30 Front Row Seating
$25/$35 at the door (subject to availability)
Bobby West- keys
Kevin O’Neal – bass
Lyndon Rochelle – drums
“Where has Bobby West been all my life?” -Downbeat 2023
Bobby West’s critically-acclaimed debut, Leimert Park After Dark 2021, followed by Big Trippin’ in 2023, both reached Top 20 on the jazz charts and Top 10 roots charts. Bobby’s powerful command of the keyboard ignites an audience with his unique sound, classical technique and thundering chords. Bobby has performed worldwide with Kamasi Washington, Branford & Wynton Marsalis, Pharoah Sanders, Roy Hargrove, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, to name a few out of thousands.
Continually performing abroad, Bobby only appears once a year in the US.

Happy Hour with The Collins/Rollins Group
2026-01-24 17:00 - 19:00
Tom Collins – guitar
Kent Rollins – piano
with special guests.
no cover
Happy hour barside

Hot Club of Los Angeles - Django Reinhardt's Birthday Celebration
2026-01-23 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced tickets $20/$25 at the door (subject to availability)
Hot Club of Los Angeles, hailed by Jackson Browne as “an LA treasure,” is a nuevo Django quintet that showcases gypsy jazz-based instrumentals, vocal numbers sung in French, Roma, and Russian, straight ahead jazz repertoire, a unique blend of film music selections, and its own gypsy jazz-inspired originals. The band’s 3 albums have received rave reviews. Formed in 2011, this talented band includes an A-List of LA-based musicians: founding members, drummer Jim Doyle & accordionist/pianist Carl Byron, along with bassist Paul Eckman and acoustic fretmasters Josh Workman and Jake Bluenote. The group draws on widely varied experience and eclectic taste, yielding a unique and modern approach tot he storied “Hot Club” sound.
Django Reinhardt’s birthday!!
Dancing!!

Delta By The Beach Album Release
2026-01-21 19:00 - 22:00
$10 cover at the door
Delta By the Beach is celebrating the release ‘Cold Night Rainy Day’ with their ALBUM RELEASE PARTY at The Grape on Wednesday JANUARY 21.
We’ll have many of the guest musicians that appeared on the album and other favorites….to be announced. Don’t miss this one, we’re pulling out all the stops!

HighNote Recording Artist: Thom Rotella
2026-01-17 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced Tickets $25 GA/$35 Front Row
$30/$40 at the door (subject to availability)
HighNote Recording Artist: Thom Rotella -guitar
Featuring: Lenny Castro- percussion
Wil Blades – organ
And from NYC, HighNote recording artist: Brandon Sanders -drums
Brandon Sanders and Thom are both in top 10 on national radio charts…
Thom Rotella is nothing if not comprehensive, but then protean talent is an essential requirement for any successful studio musician. It’s a prerequisite. For years, Rotella was among the handful of household-name musical artists who populated dozens of Hollywood first-call lists for recording sessions, concerts, club dates, TV shows, television commercials, film scores and more.
Just a few of the artists who’ve engaged Thom Rotella’s exceptional talent include Frank Sinatra, Norah Jones, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Nicks, Carly Simon, Debbie Harry, Burt Bacharach, Four Tops, the Beach Boys, Phil Spector, Lionel Richie, Bette Midler, Donna Summer, Seth MacFarlane, Don Was, Luciano Pavarotti, David Foster, Herb Alpert, Tom Scott and Cher as well as such GRAMMY winning jazz artists as Diane Schuurr, Stanley Turrentine, Gregg Karukas and Bill Cunliffe.
And such Fortune 500 companies as Ford, Goodyear, Cadillac, Chevrolet and Taco Bell have availed themselves of Rotella’s creative expertise by commissioning his original compositions for their ad campaigns and television commercials. And more often than not, that’s Thom Rotella you’re hearing on The Family Guy and American Dad among many others.
We’ve also appreciated Thom’s original music and performances on TV’s Ellen DeGeneres Show, Extra, Sex and the City and China Beach. Additionally, he’s lent his talents and imagination to any number of film soundtracks including Ted, Ted 2, Splash, Same Time Next Year, The Gods Must Be Crazy, Rumblefish, Mississippi Masala and many more. He also performed and composed an original score for the 2015 romantic comedy film Altos. In addition, Thom Rotella enjoys a multi-faceted career as a member of that exclusive club of studio musicians who’ve achieved an enviable notoriety and ubiquitous presence on today’s popular music charts and broadcast radio. He’s not only one of the most notable and enduring fixtures on L.A.’s studio scene but also an artist who routinely scores on both the smooth jazz and straight-ahead jazz charts.
In 2019, Thom received a call from his old friend, producer and jazz guitarist, Chris Standring who, somewhere in the conversation, promised him a hit single. That single, “Eddie’s Ready” an homage to the great jazz artist Eddie Harris, went to Number One on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz charts. And Rotella’s subsequent releases have all charted in the top twenty, including “Street Talk,” Number One on Smooth Jazz radio and #3 on the Billboard charts and “Soul Kitchen” Number One on Watercolors. The guitarist’s previous project titled Say Hey! is a compilation of all his hit singles plus some new bonus tracks. In addition Rotella is gigging with his 4tet, that features sax titan Ernie Watts. His latest straight-ahead jazz CD “Side Hustle” on HighNote Records, a followup to his album Storyline, is a nod to the jazz organ trio records the 60’s. It features jazz legend Roy McCurdy on drums and Columbus, Ohio organist Bobby Floyd. And guest spots by Jeremy Pelt on trumpet, Eric Alexander on tenor and Lenny Castro on percussion. Kendall Kay (drums) and Gregg Karukas(organ) step in for the final track. The release date is 8/23/24 and is his 14th CD.

The Free Agents
2026-01-17 14:00 - 17:00
$10 cover at the door

The Free Agents comprise some of LA’s finest freelance musicians who banded together to perform time-honored standards and eclectic music from contemporary jazz artists, as well as their own compositions and jazz renditions of classic Rock tunes.

The Free Agents feature Lana Drincic on Keyboards, Ken Berry on Guitar, Mike Schnoebelen on Bass, and David Renick on Drums.

Nick Mancini 4Tet
2026-01-16 20:00 - 23:00
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$30/$40 at the door (subject to availability)
Nick Mancini – Vibes
Allen Mezquda – Alto Sax
Jake Leckie – Upright Bass
Charles Ruggiero – Drums
Nick Mancini’s journey in the world of jazz is nothing short of remarkable.
Starting his professional career as a rock drummer at the young age of 17, he has evolved into an internationally recognized virtuoso jazz vibraphonist and composer. His dedication to jazz led him from upstate NY to the bustling streets of NYC to LA, and ultimately, Tulsa OK; where he remains an in-demand musician and performer world-wide.
Mancini feels his career truly took flight in the vibrant LA creative music scene. He has left an indelible mark in the industry, earning accolades and recognition from peers and audiences alike. DRUM Magazine’s Reader’s Poll named him “Best Jazz Percussionist” on vibes and in 2011 was named honoree at the Los Angeles Jazz Vibes Summit.
Throughout his career, Nick has shared the stage and collaborated with an array of musical luminaries, from Arturo Sandoval to Kamasi Washington.
He’s performed at legendary venues in New York, LA, and around the globe, from Scandinavia to Australia, making him a truly international artist.
Not only is Nick Mancini a dynamic performer and composer, but he is also a dedicated educator. Since 1998, he has maintained a private teaching studio which has served well over 150 students, he taught vibes and was a
jazz combo coach at the California State Universities at Northridge and Long Beach, and taught vibraphone at the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute. Now he is the Coordinator of Jazz Studies at the University of Tulsa.
