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
Jazz Vocal Workshop
Sat, 22 Aug @ 12:30 PM
Jazz Legends: JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO
Sat, 22 Aug @ 8:30 PM
Matt Barber in Concert – Sinatra & Friends
Sat, 22 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Tue, 25 Aug @ 7:00 PM
COBBY BRZESKI - The Vintage Girl in a Modern World Band
Sat, 29 Aug @ 7:00 PM
The Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session
Sun, 30 Aug @ 8:00 PM
The Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session
Sun, 6 Sep @ 8:00 PM
Jazz Vocal Workshop
Sat, 12 Sep @ 12:30 PM
Suzy Williams - Songs of Venice
Sun, 13 Sep @ 7:00 PM
The Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session
Sun, 13 Sep @ 8:00 PM
Jazz Vocal Workshop
Sat, 19 Sep @ 12:30 PM
The Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session
Sun, 20 Sep @ 8:00 PM
MARTINI IN THE MORNING: honoring GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK (20th Anniversary Celebration)
Mon, 28 Sep @ 8:30 PM
Melody First: The Art of Jazz Singing
Sat, 3 Oct @ 12:30 PM
The Four Freshmen
Sat, 3 Oct @ 5:00 PM
The Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session
Sun, 4 Oct @ 8:00 PM
Melody First: The Art of Jazz Singing
Sat, 10 Oct @ 12:30 PM
The Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session
Sun, 11 Oct @ 8:00 PM
Melody First: The Art of Jazz Singing
Sat, 17 Oct @ 12:30 PM
The Rose Gales Vocal Jam Session
Sun, 18 Oct @ 8:00 PM
Black Market Trust
Sun, 18 Oct @ 4:00 PM
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Sat, 5 Dec @ 8:00 PM
A SWINGIN LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Tue, 15 Dec @ 7:30 PM
Randy Van Horne Singers Christmas Concert
Sat, 19 Dec @ 7:00 PMSound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
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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