Irving Flores Presents: The Jazz Side of Mexico: Tribute to Armando Manzanero
Thu, 1 Oct, 8:30 PM PDT
Doors open
7:00 PM PDT
Catalina Jazz Club
6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
Description
Irving Flores Presents: The Jazz Side of Mexico
Pianist Irving Flores brings a rare offering to the stage: a jazz reimagining of Mexico’s most beloved songbook. Flores served as musical director for the legendary Armando Manzanero — the composer behind boleros like “Somos Novios” and “Esperaré” that became standards across the Spanish-speaking world— and that close collaboration runs through every arrangement in this show.
The Jazz Side of Mexico traces a bold musical journey, from Manzanero’s timeless romantic ballads to the high-energy “Armando Mi Conga,” Flores’ latest release — reworking the melodies audiences already know and love through a jazz lens— rich harmonies, improvisation, and a level of musicianship that honors the original songs while giving them new life.
It’s a celebration of Mexican music for longtime fans and jazz lovers alike, framed by the perspective of an artist who worked at the source.
Catalina Jazz Club
6725 West Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
*Tickets purchased online receive priority seating.
*Single Entree or Drink minimums apply for all tickets
Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages
Contemporary Jazz
Catalina Jazz Club
Catalina Jazz Club
Contemporary Jazz
The American dream came true for Catalina Popescu in October of 1986 when she and her husband Bob created a supper club devoted to serving an experience of superb eats and the shared magic of live performance. That grand experience began at the door where every night her mother Maria would greet each guest as family and share in their love of music. Housed in Hollywood and decked out in a timeless charm, the club offers a cozy ambience under sparkling stage lights garnished with its signature concoction — Jazz. The first artist to grace the stage was the masterful flutist and saxophonist Buddy Collette, and ever since then, over the past 36 years, the Catalina Jazz Club has hosted the most illustrious legends of all time — from the powerful puffers of Dizzy Gillespie to the electrified fingers of McCoy Tyner, the bubbly belt of Dee Dee Bridgewater and Lynda Carter, the flirtatious saxophone of Joshua Redman, the slick strumming of Kenny Burrell, the insane drum clinic of Steve Gadd, the romance of Steve Tyrell, and the masterclass of Mike Stern.
For Catalina, Jazz is our way of life. It breathes pain. It knows love. It dreams hope. It bleeds courage. Whether we’re showcasing Broadway, Soul, R&B, or stand-up comedy, the lesson learned from all the greats who have serenaded our spirits is how to connect to one another. And that’s why the Catalina Jazz Club will always have a table ready for you.
The Catalina Jazz Club has been honored by A.S.M.A.C., California Jazz Foundation, Los Angeles Jazz Society, and a City of Los Angeles Certificate of Appreciation on their 25th Anniversary, which was awarded by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the LA City Council which included then City Council member and current Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.