Vocal Jazz Concerts & Live Shows in Los Angeles
Vocal jazz emerged in the early 20th century as singers began applying improvisational techniques and blues-inflected phrasing to the Great American Songbook and popular standards. Find upcoming Vocal Jazz concerts in Los Angeles below.
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Upcoming Vocal Jazz Events · Los Angeles
Igor Gehenot X Adinda Hertmans
Thu, 23 Jul @ 8:30 PM
Brenna Whitaker
Fri, 24 Jul @ 7:00 PM
LORI BELL, RON SATTERFIELD, KEVIN VAN DEN ELZEN
Fri, 24 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Pistache
Fri, 24 Jul @ 8:30 PM
Jazz Vocal Workshop
Sat, 25 Jul @ 12:30 PM
The Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session
Sun, 26 Jul @ 8:00 PM
The Singers in Law
Sun, 26 Jul @ 7:30 PM
Kat Edmonson
Sun, 26 Jul @ 7:30 PM
THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK: Isaiah Bailey
Mon, 27 Jul @ 8:30 PM
Chloé Perrier and the French Heart Jazz Band presents “Midnight in Paris”
Wed, 29 Jul @ 7:00 PM
EARTHA...I'M STILL HERE starring THOMASINA GROSS
Fri, 31 Jul @ 8:30 PM
Live Jazz Brunch: Sharon Marie Cline and Todd Hunter
Sat, 1 Aug @ 12:00 PM
The Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session
Sun, 2 Aug @ 8:00 PM
AMBER WEEKES sings OSCAR BROWN, JR. | "To Oscar with Love" Album Release
Thu, 6 Aug @ 8:30 PM
Vocal Jazz, Pop & Variety with Matt Barber
Thu, 6 Aug @ 6:30 PM
Tommy Newport
Fri, 7 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Jazz Vocal Workshop
Sat, 8 Aug @ 12:30 PM
The Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session
Sun, 9 Aug @ 8:00 PM
An Evening of Song for Animal Rescue
Sun, 9 Aug @ 7:30 PM
Jazz Vocal Workshop
Sat, 15 Aug @ 12:30 PM
An Evening with Teri Bond – Great American Songbook
Sat, 15 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Michael Feinstein
Sun, 16 Aug @ 8:00 PM
Jazz Legends: JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO
Thu, 20 Aug @ 8:30 PM
Jazz Legends: JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO
Fri, 21 Aug @ 8:30 PMSound profile
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About Vocal Jazz
Vocal jazz emerged in the early 20th century as singers began applying improvisational techniques and blues-inflected phrasing to the Great American Songbook and popular standards. Typically centered on the human voice as a primary melodic instrument, it often utilizes accompaniment from a piano trio, solo guitar, or a full-sized big band. The genre is characterized by swung rhythms, sophisticated harmonic structures, and a frequent use of scat singing, allowing for deep emotional expression and rhythmic flexibility. Emotionally, it spans from the intimate and melancholic atmosphere of torch songs to the vibrant, high-energy mood of swing-era showstoppers. It maintains a close semantic relationship with traditional pop and blues while serving as a foundational pillar for modern contemporary jazz.
Also known as: Jazz vocals, Jazz singing
Vocal Jazz events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Vocal Jazz music?
- Vocal jazz emerged in the early 20th century as singers began applying improvisational techniques and blues-inflected phrasing to the Great American Songbook and popular standards. Typically centered on the human voice as a primary melodic instrument, it often utilizes accompaniment from a piano trio, solo guitar, or a full-sized big band. The genre is characterized by swung rhythms, sophisticated harmonic structures, and a frequent use of scat singing, allowing for deep emotional expression and…
- What Vocal Jazz events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Vocal Jazz events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Vocal Jazz events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Vocal Jazz music?
- Vocal Jazz music scores high on vocality (100%), organicness (95%), valence (55%), and lower on danceability (40%), grit (15%). These qualities shape the typical Vocal Jazz sound at live events and club nights.
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