Los Angeles Jazz Society

05/31/2026

Become a member of LA Jazz Society. Be the reason young musicians get mentored by legends like John Clayton. Be the reason Legends like John get the recognition they deserve as musicians.

05/29/2026

Mike Neumeyer brought something special to the Vibe Summit stage. His marimba and vibraphone work felt airy, light, and genuinely magical, the kind of set that stays with you. A Milwaukee-based composer, educator, and Marimba One Educational Artist, Mike has recorded albums like "Cloud Nine" and "Comprovisations" and brings that same artistry to every performance. If you enjoyed his performance learn more about him here: mikeneumeyer.com

Also enjoy the entire show on our page.

05/28/2026

Every year, the Jeff Clayton Memorial New Note Award asks a rising jazz composer one bold question: what new music do you want to leave behind? Five composers. Five visions.
The answers have been unforgettable.
🎹 Richard Sears (pianist) — the very first recipient. A 45-minute suite honoring drum legend Tootie Heath. Premiered at the John Anson Ford Theatre to a standing ovation and a glowing LA Times review.
🎷 Josh Johnson (alto saxophonist) — a deeply personal LA piece centered on the 1992 Rodney King riots.
🎷 Nicole McCabe (alto saxophonist, USC Thornton) — "The Women Who Shaped Me," a suite for septet inspired by the women who made her who she is.
🎷 Ennis Harris (alto saxophonist) — "Images & Silhouettes," a 35-minute suite for a 17-piece ensemble blending chamber strings with big band.
🎻 Yafeu Tyhimba (bassist) — a suite told through an AI character who leaves Earth in search of something better.

05/26/2026

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY FROM LA JAZZ SOCIETY

05/23/2026

Happy Saturday, let's liven it up with a little Boogie Woogie music performed at one of our Jazz in Schools Events. Type your favorite Boogie Wooggie song to dance to or any song you like dancing to in the comments

If you would like to learn more about the Jazz in Schools program visit our website to find details. https://lajazz.org/jazz-in-schools/

05/19/2026

Were you there? Did you miss it? Los Angeles Jazz Society 's international Vibe Summit ###ii took place Sunday live from World Stage and around the globe with Vibe players from Denmark, Peru, Hawaii, and across the US with several in Los Angeles. Check out Larry keller, the 2026 Vibe honoree.

The full 4 hour Vibe Summit can also be found here on Facebook live.

05/17/2026

The vibe summit is happening live at the world stage. This is a new addition to the vibe summit, Elliott Krotosky from San Diego... Check him out..

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

Yes - TODAY - you can still sign up for the ZOOM link OR you can attend in person at The World Stage! Vibe Summit ###III begins in a few hours so don't miss it!

Vibe Summit Honoree - Larry Keller, plus performances from last year's honoree Roger Glenn, and from Denmark - Morten Grooved, from Peru - Alonso Acosta, from Hawaii - Tom MacKay, from New York - Eldad Tarmu, from Tulsa - Nick Mancini, from Cambria - Charlie Shoemake and Tom Brown, from Milwaukee - Mike Neumeyer, and from the World Stage - Lolly Allen, Eli Boreth, Slam Nobles, Khalil Sabbagh, Richard Schwagerl, Elliott Krotosky AND of course our 2026 honoree LARRY KELLER! And maybe a few surprises.

RSVP: LAJS VIBE SUMMIT ###III
https://www.universe.com/lajs-vibesummit

05/15/2026

Live from the World Stage at International Vibe Summit ###III.

In 2016, Lolly Allen became the first woman ever to receive the LA Jazz Society's Vibe Summit Honoree Award. A year later, she was invited to present the great Terry Gibbs with his Hall of Fame induction at the World Vibes Congress, and was featured in Malletech's “Masters of the Vibes.”

A New England Conservatory scholarship student trained in classical percussion by Gordon Stout and in improvisation by Danilo Perez, Dave Samuels, and Cecil McBee, Lolly has shared stages with Terry Gibbs, Bob Mintzer, Maria Schneider, Donald Byrd, Plas Johnson, and Jiggs Whigham. Her 2019 album Coming Home was a DownBeat Editors' Pick and climbed to #4 on the Jazzweek chart.

Catch her live at the 33rd annual Vibe Summit.

Sunday, May 17, 2026
1–5 PM PDT
World Stage, 4321 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles

In person: $20 donation
Virtual: free with RSVP
https://www.universe.com/lajs-vibesummit