Danny Janklow + Elevation Band with Javier Santiago, Max Gerl & Jonathan Pinson

Danny Janklow (saxophones),Javier Santiago (piano/keys), Max gerl (acoustic/electric basses), Jonathan Pinson (drums)

“When one considers the outstanding young jazz musicians in Los Angeles who are most likely to move the music forward, alto saxophonist Danny Janklow is in the front of the pack.” -Kirk Silsbee, Los Angeles Times

Danny Janklow continues to be an exciting musical voice, and one of the most in-demand saxophonists, of his generation. He not only has a deep connection to the music and its legacy, he has something profound to contribute to its future. Danny performs with uncompromising courage, experimental innovation, and provocative imagination while lending the language of Jazz to the grooves of R&B, Funk, and Indie Soul. Danny’s music is searingly personal, and grounded in calls for equal rights, justice, and love.

In 2021, Danny earned a Grammy for his participation with John Beasley’s Monk’estra. While maintaining a busy touring and recording career with the likes of with Larry Goldings, Terrace Martin, and Quincy Jones Artist Shelea, Danny has headlined the stages of Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, SF Blackcat, LACMA, & Baked Potato with his original music project The Elevation Band. Janklow has been honored to share the worlds most presitgious stages of Hollywood Bowl, Disney Concert Hall, and Village Vanguard with ground-breaking musicians such as Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Branford Marsalis, George Benson and many more.

All shows at Sam First are 21+ (no one under the age of 21 will be permitted)

Show Times: 7:30pm & 9:00pm, and a separate ticket is required for each show.

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