Kenny Garrett at Blue Note Los Angeles

Few living saxophonists play with the heat Kenny Garrett brings to an alto. The longtime bandleader, who came up in Miles Davis's group, lands at Blue Note Los Angeles for a Thanksgiving-weekend run, and a room this size means you hear every breath and every run from a few feet away. For anyone sorting through live music in Los Angeles this November, this is the one to circle.

When: Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7:00 PM (doors 5:00 PM) Where: Blue Note Los Angeles, 6372 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Run: Two sets nightly, 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, Thursday through Sunday (November 26 to 29) Minimum: $20 per person, per the venue listing

What to expect

Garrett's playing mixes hard-driving post-bop with gospel-tinged melody and a restless, searching tone. He writes long, building pieces that give his band room to stretch, so expect extended solos rather than a tight, radio-length set. The club's own listing carries no band lineup, so treat the sidemen as a surprise.

Blue Note's Sunset Boulevard room is a proper listening club, with a full bar and dinner menu running through the show. The listing also says seating is first come, first served. When the tables fill, the bar area becomes standing room only.

Plan your night

Four nights and eight sets means you can pick your slot. The 7:00 PM set is the easier choice if you want dinner first or have a long drive home. The 9:30 PM set tends to feel looser. Get there when doors open if you want a good table, since nothing is reserved by seat.

Table seating is all ages, though the bar area has its own age rules, so check the venue page if you are bringing a teenager. Tickets are sold through TicketWeb, and the listing states there are no refunds or exchanges, so confirm the date before you buy. The current price sits on the ticket page.

Getting there

The club is on the Sunset Strip's eastern end, a short rideshare from the Hollywood core, and paid lots and street parking nearby fill early on a holiday weekend. If you are putting together a list of things happening in Hollywood this month, a late set here pairs well with a drink on the boulevard afterward.

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