Alex Isley at Blue Note Los Angeles

Alex Isley is playing Blue Note Los Angeles on Saturday, September 26, and if you're sorting through things happening in Los Angeles this weekend, this is the one to circle for a slower, softer night out. She's an LA singer-songwriter with a voice that sits somewhere between late-night radio soul and a living-room demo. It's the kind of music that works best when the room is small and people actually stop talking.

Who she is

Isley grew up around music in a very literal way. Her father is Ernie Isley, the guitarist from the Isley Brothers, so the family name carries a lot of R&B history with it. She's built her own lane, though. Her records lean on hushed vocals, jazzy chords and space, not big belted choruses. Fans who found her through collaborations and streaming playlists tend to describe her the same way: warm, patient and very easy to put on repeat.

That style is a good match for a jazz club. You won't be squinting at a stage from the back of an arena. You'll be close enough to catch the small stuff, like a phrase she stretches out a beat longer than the recording or a quick laugh between songs.

The venue

Blue Note Los Angeles is the West Coast outpost of the New York jazz institution, and it books a mix of jazz, soul and R&B acts into a seated dinner-club setup. Tables sit close to the stage. Food and drinks are served during the show, so plan on ordering something rather than just grabbing a seat.

There are two separate TicketWeb listings for Alex Isley on September 26. Clubs like this often split a night into an early and a late set, so check which listing you're buying before you check out. Set times and pricing weren't available in the listing data we had, so confirm both on TicketWeb.

Practical info

• Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
• Venue: Blue Note Los Angeles
• Tickets: through the TicketWeb links on this page
• Price: not listed in our source data; check TicketWeb

Seating at intimate rooms like this is limited, and R&B nights with a loyal following tend to go fast. If you're building a list of LA events this weekend, buy early and arrive a little ahead of your set so you're not rushing through the door. Rideshare is the easy call on a Saturday night in this part of town, since parking fills up quickly.

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