Vibrato Grill Jazz ... etc

One of Los Angeles’ most exciting new restaurants, Vibrato Grill Jazz ... etc at 2930 Beverly Glen Circle in Bel Air, is also the city’s premiere jazz space. Its warm and elegant interior embraces guests with stunning visuals, world-class music & sound design, and the absolute best in contemporary American cuisine. Conceived by 7X GRAMMY-winning music icon Herb Alpert, Vibrato brings these elements together in sumptuous harmony for an experience that’s a delight to all the senses. Opened in 2004, Vibrato is part of the Smith Brothers Restaurant group, owners of the acclaimed Pasadena trio of eateries Parkway Grill, Arroyo Chop House, and Smitty’s Grill.

Vibrato's state-of-the-art sound design with full 5.1 digital recording capabilities- provides the ideal environment and acoustics for appreciating the world-class players who perform at the venue. From up-tempo to downbeat, the rich sonic landscape offers a sublime listening experience, and artists who have graced the stage at Vibrato- including Billy Childs, Chuck Mangione, Makoto Ozone, Steve Tyrell and Toot Thielemans- sing its praises as well.

"Javon adds a modern twist to the music we grew up with. Everybody get ready for a funky good time." - Branford Marsalis

Javon Jackson and Benny Green perform at the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 3rd through Saturday, October 6th with sets at 7:00 and 9:00. Javon helps to keep the legacy of Art Blakey and hard bop alive. Jackson was with the last version of the Jazz Messengers (1987-1990). His quartet appearance at the Jazz Bakery, featuring Benny Green on piano, Corcoran Holt on Bass and the lengendary Al Foster on drums.

Javon Jackson was born in Carthage, Missouri and raised in Denver, Colorado. Sonny Stitt's music inspired Javon to pick up saxophone at a young age. Jackson began working professionally in local jazz clubs at age 16, playing with former Max Roach Quintet pianist Billy Wallace. During this time, Javon met and was befriended by Branford Marsalis, who encouraged Javon to attend the Berklee School of Music. Two of Javon's instructors at Berklee were saxophonist Billy Pierce and pianist Donald Brown, two former members of Art Blakey's legendary Jazz Messengers. One of the seminal groups of the hard bop movement of the 50's and 60's, the Messengers provided a training ground for the likes of Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, and Javon's early mentor, Branford Marsalis.