Show List

Lou Lou's's Upcoming Shows

VDE BIG BAND featuring TIM McKAY - SUPPERCLUB

VDE BIG BAND featuring TIM McKAY - SUPPERCLUB

Thu, Jun 25

*Doors open at 6pm | 21+ | Seatings available between 6pm & 7pm


~A Tribute to the Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band~


Kevin van den Elzen is an in demand jazz-drummer and bandleader originally from the Netherlands who works and resides in Los Angeles. Kevin has worked with musicians such as John Clayton, Dick Oatts, Bob Mintzer, Larry Carlton, the New York Voices, Bob Sheppard, Dianne Reeves, Gerald Clayton, Anthony Wilson, Nick Mancini, Kim Richmond, Hubert Laws, John Beasley, Jasper Blom, Mary Stallings, Paquito d’Rivera, Josh Nelson, Jesse van Ruller, Ben van Gelder, Ack van Rooyen, Fay Claassen, Benjamin Herman and many others. He worked with big bands such as the Bill Holman Big Band, Clare Fischer Big Band, Dave Slonaker Big Band, Mike Barone Big Band, Teryn Re Big Band, Brussels Jazz Orchestra, Paradox Jazz Orchestra (NL) and others.He has led his own big bands for the past 10 years


For more information on our supperclubs, please visit https://www.loulousclub.com/dinnerandashow

CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE EVENT

CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE EVENT

Fri, Jun 26

This evening, Lou Lou’s will be closed for a private affair—an intimate celebration tucked beneath the chandeliers and velvet glow.


We know evenings out are special, and we never take it lightly when we must turn you away. Please accept our heartfelt apologies for the inconvenience. Nights like these are rare, but sometimes the room asks for a little secrecy.


For your next night out, we invite you to check our calendar for upcoming dates featuring live music, good company, and the kind of evenings you won’t soon forget.


With love and gratitude,

Lou Lou’s at The Lafayette Hotel

THE MATT HALL JAZZ ORCHESTRA

THE MATT HALL JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Sat, Jun 27

TWO SHOWINGS | 7PM & 10PM | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+


Lou Lou's is thrilled to welcome to our clamshell, The Matt Hall Jazz Orchestra. This ensemble is known for its high-energy performances and dedication to preserving and advancing the jazz tradition.

NATHAN KING QUINTET

NATHAN KING QUINTET

Sun, Jun 28

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+


Nathan King - tenor saxophone

Branden Brown - alto saxophone

Melonie Grinnell - piano

Cole Sainburg - bass

Kevin van den Elzen - drums


Nathan King is a highly sought-after woodwind performer, jazz saxophonist, recording artist and music educator in Southern California. He has studied under some of the most well-regarded teachers in the business including Gary Foster, Jeff Ellwood, Katisse Buckingham, Sal Lozano, Dan St. Marseille and Damon Zick and has shared the stage with great musicians such as Bob Mintzer, Bill Cunliffe, Bob Sheppard, Doc Severinsen, Terrell Stafford, John Clayton, Gregg Field, Steve Houghton, Eric Marienthal, Walt Weiskopf, Joe LaBarbera and many others. He performs in a variety of groups including Bill Cunliffe's big band, "Bachanalia" and his own group, The King Quartet. He has performed at well-known venues including the Blue Whale, Catalina Jazz Club and Alvas Showroom. In 2015, Nathan was selected to participate in the Disneyland All-American College Band. He was also honored the award of Best Saxophonist at the 2016 Reno Jazz Festival. As an educator, Nathan maintains a private teaching studio and conducts masterclasses throughout Southern California. Nathan holds a conservatory teacher position in the Jazz Studies Program at Orange County School of the Arts and is on faculty at Mt. San Antonio College and California Baptist University. Nathan earned a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance with an emphasis in Jazz and Commercial Music from California State University, Fullerton and a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach.


THE FUNKY RESURRECTION

THE FUNKY RESURRECTION

Wed, Jul 01

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED | SEATING ON A FIRST-ARRIVAL BASIS | NO DINNER SERVICE | 21+ Imagine a regular San Diego music community super session where the musicians (both in the house band and sitting in) include members of Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, The Greyboy Allstars, The Original Wailers, B-Side Players, Jungle Fire, Tiny Universe, Mitchum Yacoub's band, Spacehall Sound Machine, The Neighborhood Kids, Gypsy Sally, Hether, Band of Gringos, The Jazz 88 Allstars, Big Daddy Kane's band, and more. Rising from the ashes of the legendary Adams Gone Funky, Lou Lou's is proud to present: The Funky Resurrection - first Wednesday of every month.