July 2019
MAY OKITA @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
May Okita is an inspirational artist who continually breathes new life into each of her parallel careers as jazz vocalist, psychiatrist, and mom of a beautiful daughter! In each area, she is graced with ample opportunity to practice living in the moment. Okita moved to Los Angeles in 2013 to both study medicine and pursue her passion for Jazz. For medicine, she studied clinical psychiatry for 4 years at UCLA, one of the most prestigious clinics in the U.S. At…
Find out more »THE FOUR FRESHMEN @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
The Four Freshmen are America’s most enduring vocal group. From the moment they step on stage The Four Freshmen will get your heart pounding and your feet moving. With pure energy and great songs from the past and present. The Four Freshmen deliver a world of music that will take listeners back to the bygone era of their youth while introducing others to a brand of vocal harmony entertainment unique to the legendary Four Freshmen. A Four Freshmen concert is…
Find out more »GROOVE LEXICON @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
The Groove Lexicon is made up of some of Los Angeles’s finest touring and session musicians. Their credits as individual’s include artist such as Oingo Boingo, Englebert Humperdinck, The Rippington’s, Eddie Money, David Benoit, and many others. The group is co-lead by Pianist/ Arranger, Bill Fulton and Drummer David Anderson. Musical stylings include unique arrangements of classic jazz and pop standards to brilliantly composed originals. Made up of four rhythm section four horns and one vocalist the band is able…
Find out more »MARK ALLEN FENTON @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
A Chicago native, Mark Allen Felton aka Panther drew upon a wealth of influences from Jazz to Gospel. At the tender age of 11 he began an artistic journey inspired by such musical greats as Earth Wind & Fire, Sonny Stitt and Kool & the Gang, eventually performing with giants of the industry and learning from his mentor Grover Washington Jr. By the time he graduated from high school, Felton had received numerous awards for his musical excellence including a…
Find out more »LISA DONAHEY @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
LISA DONAHEY'S GOLDEN JUBILEE BIRTHDAY BASH You’re invited to join Lisa Donahey as she celebrates her Golden Jubilee Birthday Bash with two nights of music and merriment that’ll knock your socks off. Each night will have a fantastic mix of music and songs, special guests and an all-star band. Lisa’s shows are always entertaining showcasing her diverse talent and vocal styles. Don’t miss out on the Party! ABOUT LISA In an industry that too often rewards artists and performers for…
Find out more »LISA DONAHEY @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
LISA DONAHEY'S GOLDEN JUBILEE BIRTHDAY BASH You’re invited to join Lisa Donahey as she celebrates her Golden Jubilee Birthday Bash with two nights of music and merriment that’ll knock your socks off. Each night will have a fantastic mix of music and songs, special guests and an all-star band. Lisa’s shows are always entertaining showcasing her diverse talent and vocal styles. Don’t miss out on the Party! ABOUT LISA In an industry that too often rewards artists and performers for…
Find out more »BILLY STRITCH @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Billy Stritch is one of the premier singer-pianists on the New York and national jazz and cabaret scene. His most recent nightclub act “Billy Stritch Sings the Mel Tormé Songbook” earned rave reviews from the New York critics. In New York, he has performed at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall and portrayed Oscar, the onstage pianist in the 2001 Broadway revival of 42nd Street. Billy is also a songwriter and arranger, and his composition “Does He Love You” was recorded…
Find out more »JIM CARUSO’S CAST PARTY @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Jim Caruso’s Cast Party is a wildly popular weekly open mic night that has been bringing a sprinkling of Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the legendary Birdland in New York City every Monday night for the past fifteen years. It’s a cool cabaret night-out enlivened by a hilariously impromptu variety show. Showbiz superstars hit the stage alongside up-and- comers, serving up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle. Cast Party is the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with talented show…
Find out more »STEVE TYRELL @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Steve’s show will feature selections from his newly-expanded Back to Bacharach album, his 2018 #1 album, A Song For You, as well as various favorites from the Great American Songbook including songs he has performed in major motion pictures. The New York Times declared, “Mr. Tyrell is a terrific storyteller… his sizable voice filters Louis Armstrong through Ray Charles and Dr. John.” Ten of his 11 albums have achieved top-five status on Billboard’s Traditional Pop Charts, with his most recent,…
Find out more »STEVE TYRELL @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Steve’s show will feature selections from his newly-expanded Back to Bacharach album, his 2018 #1 album, A Song For You, as well as various favorites from the Great American Songbook including songs he has performed in major motion pictures. The New York Times declared, “Mr. Tyrell is a terrific storyteller… his sizable voice filters Louis Armstrong through Ray Charles and Dr. John.” Ten of his 11 albums have achieved top-five status on Billboard’s Traditional Pop Charts, with his most recent,…
Find out more »CATHERINE FRIES VAUGHN @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
CATHERINE FREIS VAUGHN with special guests, Steven Campanelli, Bruce Eckstut, and Carl Peoples Catherine is a Broadway veteran and international actress, concert/cabaret artist who hails from Los Angeles and now makes her home in New York City. Catherine began her career at the age of 14 on The Smother's Brothers television show, and made her Broadway debut in "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" Catherine performed in "The Christmas Spectacular," at Radio City Music Hall, and was a…
Find out more »STEVE TYRELL @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Steve’s show will feature selections from his newly-expanded Back to Bacharach album, his 2018 #1 album, A Song For You, as well as various favorites from the Great American Songbook including songs he has performed in major motion pictures. The New York Times declared, “Mr. Tyrell is a terrific storyteller… his sizable voice filters Louis Armstrong through Ray Charles and Dr. John.” Ten of his 11 albums have achieved top-five status on Billboard’s Traditional Pop Charts, with his most recent,…
Find out more »BRUNCH W/THE BARD @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Brunch with the Bard - CD Release Party for “The Shakespeare Project” featuring Deborah Shulman - vocals Jeff Colella - piano Chris Colangelo - bass Kendall Kay - drums And Special Guests “Deborah gives an absolutely fantastic, joyful and playful vocal performance… wonderful album.” — Music Log by Michael Doherty
Find out more »SONGS BY ANGELA – AN EVENING OF ORIGINAL MUSIC @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Award-winning songwriter and La La Land vocalist Angela Parrish presents a night of stories, entertainment, and song. Living and writing in the present tense is essential to Angela’s musical mission. “I am making music about what my life is like and what it’s like to be alive right now,” she says. And resonates with themes of encouragement from a small town girl who took a mighty leap of faith. “People might be afraid to try something because they fear the…
Find out more »WENDY LIEBMAN PRESENTS LOCALLY GROWN COMEDY @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
WENDY LIEBMAN's LOCALLY GROWN COMEDY is a comedy and music variety show with locally sourced talent! These comedians will be hilarious, uplifting and entertaining!
Find out more »August 2019
AARON AKINS @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
A special night of classics and new material featuring Marvin “Smitty” Smith (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno) AND HIS ALL-STAR BAND A BIT ABOUT AARON AKINS…. Aaron Akins is an extraordinarily talented and dynamic performer and songwriter. He lists among his career highlights international appearances that include performing before the Pope at the Vatican and featuring at the North Sea Jazz Festival alongside Ray Charles, Eric Clapton and Al Jarreau. In the Los Angeles area, Aaron has played at…
Find out more »KRITZERLAND @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Kritzerland, the longest running monthly cabaret show of its kind in the history of Los Angeles, is celebrating its eighth anniversary at our new home - Kritzerland Feinstein's at Vitello’s. Kritzerland shows began in September of 2010 at The Gardenia, moved to Vitello’s in January of 2012 for only three shows, and then inaugurated Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal in April of 2012. Kritzerland shows are completely unique. Produced and hosted by Bruce Kimmel and co-produced by Doug Haverty, the…
Find out more »IAN SALMON PRESENTS: OLD SCHOOL VS NEW JACKS @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Ian Salmon Presents Old School vs New Jacks is back with his ladies night edition with headliner Ian Edwards, Ian has appeared on HBO, Conan and has also written for Saturday Night Live along with Melanie Kinnaman, Max Bird, Sarah Newell, Renee Percy and Angelica Valenzuela.
Find out more »DARA TUCKER @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Vocalist and songwriter Dara Tucker has established a distinctive sound by fusing the melodic, lyrical and soulful strains of the central plains with the risk-taking verve of contemporary music. Tucker is currently touring in support of her new release, The Seven Colors, which is her third collection of original songs. This project joins all seven of her influences::jazz, Americana, pop, blues, gospel, singer-songwriter and soul. Tucker's album is produced by noted guitarist Charlie Hunter (Norah Jones, John Mayer, D'Angelo), who…
Find out more »CHRIS MANN @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Chris Mann is no stranger to the spotlight. His debut album R oads (Universal/Republic Records) hit #1 on Billboard 's Heatseekers Chart and appeared on the Billboard Top 200 and iTunes charts. His sophomore release, Constellation , followed suit, also topping the Billboard and iTunes charts. Mann lit up a global audience with his 2012 post Super Bowl XLVI performance on NBC’s The Voice which was watched by a record-breaking 37.6 million viewers. His chart-topping duet with superstar Christina Aguilera…
Find out more »CLINT HOLMES @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Clint Holmes is more than just a great singer. He is a consummate entertainer, performer, recording artist, and one of the country’s finest vocalists. Whether he is singing selections from the Great American Songbook, contemporary classics, or stirring original pieces, every performance is a one-of-a-kind mesmerizing and unforgettable experience. His new release titled "Rendezvous" is a star-studded jazz collective and was recently honored with TWO GRAMMY® Nominations for the tracks "Every Time We Say Goodbye" with Jane Monheit and "There's…
Find out more »GEORGE KAHN QUARTET @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
When a young musician’s sources of inspiration are jazz greats like Dave Brubeck, Ramsey Lewis, Joe Sample, Vince Guaraldi and Wynton Kelly, you’d figure that his own music would turn out to be pretty special...and in the case of jazz pianist and composer George Kahn, you’d be right. His music captures the feel of the West Coast Jazz scene of the 50’s & 60’s, but with a contemporary edge. George has incorporated many styles including bebop, smooth jazz, blues, Latin…
Find out more »JIMMY PARDO PODCAST: NEVER NOT FUNNY @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Never Not Funny is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by comedian and TV personality Jimmy Pardo. The show features free-form conversations between Pardo, his producer Matt Belknap and his sometimes famous, always funny friends. Broadcasting since 2006, the show has been featured on Entertainment Weekly's Must List, in Esquire, GQ and Billboard Magazine, and was named a top comedy podcast by iTunes, Mashable, and The AV Club. Notable past guests include: Conan O’Brien, Rob Reiner, Jon Hamm, Amy Poehler, Zach…
Find out more »AVA NICOLE FRANCES & CHARLO CROSSLEY: “MUTUAL ADMIRATION SOCIETY” @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
AVA NICOLE FRANCES & CHARLO CROSSLEY: "MUTUAL ADMIRATION SOCIETY" “Mutual Admiration Society” celebrates that rare phenomenon when two talents meet and have an instant chemistry that propels them to artistic collaboration. It is an even more rare occurrence when one is a 15-year-old newcomer and the other a renowned show business veteran. This is the story of Charlo Crossley and Ava Nicole Frances, a self-admitted odd couple with a distinct symmetry and harmony. These timeless women will honor the past,…
Find out more »LYMAN MEDEIROS TRIO @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
THE LYMAN MEDEIROS TRIO "THE BIG CITY SESSIONS" CD RELEASE Bassist Lyman Medeiros has toured the world with artists Steve Tyrell, Dianne Schuur, and Michael Buble. An accomplished freelance musician and educator, he also co-leads the band Black Market Reverie as bassist, vocalist and arranger. The Big City Sessions is the debut album from The Lyman Medeiros Trio featuring pianist Andy Langham (Poncho Sanchez, Jane Monheit) and drummer Aaron McLendon (Kurt Elling, Taylor Eigsti).
Find out more »KEVIN EUBANKS @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Kevin Eubanks, guitarist and prolific composer. He is well known by many as the former Music Director of The Tonight Show band, appearing on the show 18 years (1992 - 2010). His laid back style and affability seems to belie the concentration and focus that have made him successful both as a consummate musician and a household name for late-night TV viewers. Kevin was born into a musical household in Philadelphia, PA. His mother, Vera Eubanks, is a gospel and…
Find out more »KEVIN EUBANKS @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Kevin Eubanks, guitarist and prolific composer. He is well known by many as the former Music Director of The Tonight Show band, appearing on the show 18 years (1992 - 2010). His laid back style and affability seems to belie the concentration and focus that have made him successful both as a consummate musician and a household name for late-night TV viewers. Kevin was born into a musical household in Philadelphia, PA. His mother, Vera Eubanks, is a gospel and…
Find out more »KEVIN EUBANKS @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Kevin Eubanks, guitarist and prolific composer. He is well known by many as the former Music Director of The Tonight Show band, appearing on the show 18 years (1992 - 2010). His laid back style and affability seems to belie the concentration and focus that have made him successful both as a consummate musician and a household name for late-night TV viewers. Kevin was born into a musical household in Philadelphia, PA. His mother, Vera Eubanks, is a gospel and…
Find out more »BRIAN KINLER BAND w/FRANCESCA CAPASSO @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
The Brian Kinler Band Born and raised in New Orleans, Brian Kinler originated his piano style performing in the French Quarter. Influenced by the diverse sounds from Bourbon Street, his first album, Stories From The Quarter, celebrated the rowdy spirit of The Big Easy. His second release, Not Your Everyday Amateur, was an official 2013 Grammy contender for Best Pop Instrumental Album. Two years later, Brian teamed up with powerhouse blues vocalist Francesca Capasso and created the electronic/house album, The…
Find out more »ZUNI & TUCKER MURRAY @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
ZUNI & TUCKER: STRIPPED For one night only, singer-songwriters ZUNI (Hamilton) and TUCKER (“Saturday Night Live”) team up for a unique evening of musical collaboration at Feinstein’s at Vitello’s. Known for their respective appearances on Broadway and television, the duo is coming together to debut original tunes and stripped covers of songs made famous by their favorite singers. After appearing in the Broadway company of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning masterpiece Hamilton for two seasons, ZUNI currently stands by nightly in…
Find out more »JAMMIN JELLIES @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
The Jammin Jellies can be best described as an energetic funk/fusion/soul band, led by Matt “Jammin” Jamele. After drumming for a variety of groups as a sideman, Matt decided that he wanted to go in a direction that he was most passionate about, playing music in the styles that he grew up listening to and making sure the audience was thoroughly entertained. This led to the idea of the Jammin Jellies, a play on his last name (suggested by a…
Find out more »MARK WINKLER @ Feinstein’s at Vitello’s
Mark will be celebrating the release of his new CD "I'm With You: Mark Winkler sings Bobby Troup." The night will be full of songs by the swingin' Mr. Troup such as "Lemon Twist" "Three Bears" "Hungry Man" and his new take on "Route 66." Mark will also be doing some Winkler originals and favorites as well. The night should be a blast. Mark will be backed by the musicians who played on the record: Rich Eames on Piano Grant…
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