Cold-Pressed & Swingin’!
An afternoon of swinging acoustic jazz by the Michael Dubin, Azlan Valentine and Yaman Akdogan piano trio at an intimate downtown L.A. jazz lounge.
Sip fresh-pressed juice, hit the dance floor, and swing the afternoon away!
Cold-Pressed & Swingin'! Michael Dubin, Azlan Valentine, Yaman Akdogan will be playing swinging acoustic jazz in a piano trio format, reminiscent of the amazing musicians that participated in the classic Jazz At The Philharmonic concerts.
Michael Dubin is a well-known Drummer, multi instrumentalist and educator who has been on the jazz scene in Los Angeles since the early 90s. He has played such prestigious venues as the original Catalina's Bar and Grill and the Jazz Bakery. He has also worn the hat's of solo artist, studio session drummer, band leader and sideman. Michael's family owned the famous Franks Drum Shop in Chicago. And he holds high rank and instructorships in multiple southeast Asian martial arts.
Azlan Valentine is a classic jazz pianist rooted in the heart of American music, swing, and composition. Specializing in everything from deep linear invention to shouting melody's and back down to sweet and lush ballads filled with harmonic seasonings, this applies to both solo piano as well as group mediums and accompaniment.
Yaman Akdogan is a Los Angeles–based bassist, composer, and educator originally from Izmir, Turkey. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has performed at renowned venues including Carnegie Hall, House of Blues, and Whisky a Go Go. His musical background spans jazz, funk, R&B, and pop music. He has also served as an adjunct bass professor at Bunker Hill Community College and as a faculty member of Berklee's Summer Bass Workshop.
You can buy tickets for this private event!
A part of the proceeds goes to a favorite charity!
The best listening room in the city, Birds of a FeatherJazz Lounge is an intimate 40- seat art deco performance space tucked away in Downtown Los Angeles. Known for its Private Events, we're hosting a diverse lineup of top-tier live jazz.
The club is nestled within the awarding-winning 5 star Vietnamese vegan restaurant AU LAC. The address is 710 W. 1st St., downtown near Disney Hall.
Offering everything from straight-ahead and BeBop to Latin, experimental, R&B, electronic and global jazz, as well as spoken word, Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge often mixes both old-school legends and the next generation of LA's finest musicians. It's a spot that aims to capture a classic, unique jazz lounge vibe.
Performances at Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge happen Tuesdays through Sundays, depending on who has booked, and shows benefit selected charity and non-profit organizations.
Pick up your tickets in the jazz venue. The Venue is inside the Vietnamese award-winning restaurant AU LAC. 710 W. 1st St, downtown L.A. 90012
Au Lac's full menu is available inside the club. There is no minimum, but we would appreciate your purchases!
Au Lac is a non-alcoholic restaurant. We serve nice mock-tails in the venue. And the good news is that all ages can attend or perform there! If you're…





