Gretchen Parlato at Blue Note Los Angeles

Some singers fill a room by getting louder. Gretchen Parlato does it by getting quieter. On Monday, December 14, 2026, the Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist comes to Blue Note Los Angeles on Sunset Boulevard, a club small enough that every breath and brushed cymbal reaches the back wall. For anyone building a list of live music in Los Angeles this winter, it is an easy one to circle.

When: Monday, December 14, 2026 (start time on the ticket page) Where: Blue Note Los Angeles, 6372 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Tickets: TicketWeb (price is on the ticket page)

Who is Gretchen Parlato

Parlato is a Los Angeles-raised vocalist who first drew wide attention in the jazz world in the mid-2000s and has since built a catalog that treats the voice like a percussion instrument as much as a lead. Her phrasing is soft, rhythmic and unhurried, often floating just behind the beat. She moves between jazz standards, Brazilian songs and her own originals, and she likes to leave plenty of space for the band.

What to expect at Blue Note

Blue Note Los Angeles is the West Coast outpost of the jazz club brand, with table and bar seating and a stage close to the audience. That setup suits an artist like Parlato, whose music depends on detail. Expect a listening crowd rather than a standing one, and plan on dinner or drinks at your table while you are there.

TicketWeb lists two pages for this date, which usually points to an early and a late seating, though we could not confirm that. Open both and check the time before you buy. We also could not confirm the price, age policy or door time, so the ticket page is the place to settle those.

Getting there

The club sits on the Sunset Strip's eastern stretch in Hollywood, so parking is the main puzzle. Paid lots and street parking nearby fill quickly on show nights, and a rideshare drop-off spares you the hunt. If you are stacking up things happening in Hollywood this month, a weeknight jazz set is a calm counterweight to the louder Sunset Boulevard options.

More shows from this room are on the concerts category page and the Hollywood neighborhood page.