Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The Mint, Los Angeles
**Join us EVERY SUNDAY for a rotating selection of the best in LA's Jazz Music scene, and stay late for our Sunday residency** with Kevin Kanner. Musicians who want to jam get in after 9pm (with a $12 drink ticket). This Sunday, join jazz vocalist Julie Zhu and her stellar quartet for an unforgettable evening .celebratng the release of her EP. Known for her captivating performances in New York and Los Angeles, Julie brings a fresh and soulful approach to jazz, blending classic elegance with modern sensibility. She will be joined by an outstanding lineup of musicians, each bringing their own artistry and expertise to the stage. \* Julie Zhu - Vocals \* Javier Santiago - Piano/trumpet \* Anthony Cappeto - Bass \* Roy McCurdy - Drums **Meet the Band** **Julie Zhu (Vocals) is a jazz vocalist and songwriter known for her warm tone, lyrical phrasing, and fresh take on classic repertoire. She’s performed at venues coast to coast and recorded with Joe Farnsworth and Benny Benack III at the iconic Rudy Van Gelder Studio, as well as collaborated with drummer Kyle Poole on a Splice project at Sound Factory in Hollywood. Based in Los Angeles and New York, Julie also hosts a popular monthly jam session at Steep LA, fostering community and spotlighting rising talent in the heart of Chinatown. Her music beautifully fuses jazz tradition with contemporary sensibilities, showcased in her latest Duke Ellington-inspired EP, Sophisticated Lady. juliemuzic.com | IG: @juliemuzic | FB: Juliemuzic** **Roy McCurdy (Drums) A jazz legend whose career spans over six decades, Roy McCurdy is best known for his tenure with Cannonball Adderley’s Quintet (1965-1975). He has also performed with luminaries such as Sonny Rollins, Betty Carter, and Ella Fitzgerald. His dynamic yet sensitive drumming blends hard bop, soul, and swing with effortless precision. McCurdy remains a vital part of the jazz scene, continuing to perform and mentor the next generation of musicians. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy\_McCurdy | IG: @rwmccurdyjr | FB: roy.mccurdy1** **Javier Santiago (Piano & Trumpet) is a pianist, composer, and producer known for his work across jazz, hip-hop, and beat scenes. A graduate of the Herbie Hancock Institute at UCLA, he has performed with Herbie Hancock, Terrace Martin, Louis Cole, Alex Isley, and more. Originally from Minneapolis, Javier studied at The New School in NYC before relocating to Los Angeles, where he is now based. He was a finalist in the American Jazz Pianist Competition and a recipient of the McKnight Fellowship for Musicians. javiersantiagomusic.com | IG: @javiersantiagomusic | FB: javiersantiagomusic** **Anthony Cappeto (bass) is a Los Angeles–based bassist and producer (University of North Texas alum) whose work spans jazz, funk, and genre-bending styles, having notably performed with acclaimed vocalist Veronica Swift.**