The Grape

An all star funky jazz fusion lineup playing the music of Frank ZappaJamie Kime- guitarPete Griffin- bassScheila Gonzalez- keys/sax/vocalsBilly Hulting- percussionBen Thomas- vocals/trumpet/stuffJoe Travers- drumsMatt Rohde- keys

The long awaited reunion of Vantage Point Ft. Simon Phillips, Jeff Babko, Brandon Fields, Walt Fowler, & Alphonso Johnson. One night only!One night only! Offering authentic acoustic jazz from a unique Vantage Point are drummer Simon Phillips and pianist Jeff Babko. Phillips, most widely known as the foundation of pop-rock mega-band Toto, has worked out …

Azar Lawrence is an American jazz saxophonist, known for his contributions as sideman to McCoy Tyner, Miles Davis, & Freddie Hubbard.The legendary tenor and soprano saxophonist Azar Lawrence doesn’t disguise his admiration for John Coltrane—his bona fides include work with the Coltrane associates Elvin Jones and McCoy Tyner, even Miles Davis, but a fondness for …

Angelo Moore of Fishbone brings his rowdy ska, funk, jazz, punk to the Grape Stage for an evening of unforgettable grooviness.Angelo Moore is the iconic frontman of Fishbone, known for his explosive front-of-the-stage presence, incredible vocal abilities, and mad skills on saxophone, theremin, and organ.He is considered one of the world’s greatest frontmen ever and …

Mardi Gras Festivities with Ventura's own hot jazz and blues band.Ventura’s own taste of New Orleans. Celebrating Mardi Gras in style!Karen Parkhouse- vocalsDavid Leoncavallo- bassTodd Temanson- banjoSkabone Stan Middleton- trombone/ vocalsDrue Chermak- trumpetDiamono Andreo- drums/ washboardJohn Webb- saxophone/clarinet/flute/vocalsJim Wade- tuba

Mardi Gras Festivities at The Grape with the swampy, jazzy, dirty blues of D.on Darox and the Melody Joy Bakers“The Melody Joy Bakers embody a sound popularized by many gypsy punk bands that emerged in the wake of Tom Waits: rave-ups in waltz time, New Orleans mojo, squealing trumpets, woozy accordions, a preoccupation with baptism …

Yayennings Trio is an LA based band with roots from jazz super group Snarky Puppy.Yayennings Trio is an LA based band with roots from jazz super group Snarky Puppy. Band leader, Jay Jennings, plays early west coast bebop mainly inspired by greats like Chet Baker, Stan Getz, and Gerry Mulligan and original compositions. Yayennings- trumpet …

Danny Jonokuchi Quintet An eclectic mix of classic jazz standards and original swing music.Danny Jonokuchi is an award-winning jazz artist and has been called “a sound of this era” (Nextbop). As a New York City-based jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger, producer, vocalist, and educator, few artists are as diversely involved in their craft. You can hear …

Doug Webb Super Group featuring Danny Carey (TOOL) Scott Kinsey and Brian CharetteDoug Webb- saxMitch Forman- RhodesDanny Carey- drums (TOOL)Jamie Kime- guitarJimmy Earl- bassBrian Charette- organScott Kinsey- synth

"Jazz Group of the Year" nominee, The Lao Tizer Band, make their return to Ventura's premier jazz venue THE GRAPE on Saturday, February 4"Jazz Group of the Year" nominee, The Lao Tizer Band, make their return to Ventura's premier jazz venue THE GRAPE, on Saturday, February 4, 2023 in support of their latest, Billboard Jazz …

L.A.6 carries on the relaxed tradition of West Coast jazz in a contemporary setting, while bringing in some intense elements of hard-bop.Chiefly made up of musicians based in the Los Angeles area who came together over 13 years ago, L.A.6 continues to evolve their very unique sound, performing contemporary straight-ahead jazz filled with wonderfully creative …

Grammy-winning pianist, Jeff Lorber, with Jimmy Haslip- bass, Gary Novak- drums, Lenny Castro- percussionSpace-Time is a supersonic odyssey with longtime Jeff Lorber Fusion trio-mates drummer Gary Novak (who has worked with everyone from George Benson to Chick Corea) and bassist/Yellowjackets founding member Jimmy Haslip. “I first met Jimmy and we worked together in the early …

German-American pianist, composer and educator, Uli Geissendoerfer, originally from Munich, is a versatile and remarkable musician.The Trio is featuring tracks from their album Long Way Home, new tunes from the upcoming release and adds a couple of great standards.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqcUjE-I-0rIyH5noad9813WHq3jFevHCGerman-American pianist, composer and educator, Uli Geissendoerfer, originally from Munich, is a versatile and remarkable musician.The Trio …

German-American pianist, composer and educator, Uli Geissendoerfer, originally from Munich, is a versatile and remarkable musician.The Trio is featuring tracks from their album Long Way Home, new tunes from the upcoming release and adds a couple of great standards.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqcUjE-I-0rIyH5noad9813WHq3jFevHCGerman-American pianist, composer and educator, Uli Geissendoerfer, originally from Munich, is a versatile and remarkable musician.The Trio …

Grammy winner Danny Janklow- saxophones & flute Katherine Ella Wood- Vocals Anthony Fung- drums Luca Alemanno- bass Javier Santiago- piano