Janis Mann | The Carmen Sessions

Fri Oct 9, 2026

Lounge $49 · Classic $59 · Select $69 · Preferred $79 · Premium $89 · VIP $99

Doors 5:30 pm Show: 7:30 - 10:00 pm
- Janis Mann Vocals
- Andy Langham Grand Piano
- Lyman Medeiros Bass
- Steve Hass Drums
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World class, award-winning New York jazz vocalist Janis Mann, now based in Los Angeles, brings her Carmen Sessions concert series to the Grand to celebrate the artistry of the legendary Carmen McRae. One of her latest album releases was a Downbeat Editors Pick featuring iconic pianist Kenny Werner. JazzTimes Magazine says "Mann is not only one of the most skilled vocalists around, but one of the most alluring as well." Janis has shared the stage and/or recorded with Diane Schuur, Roy Haynes, Peter Erskine, Tamir Hendelman, Laurence Hobgood, and a multitude of other jazz luminaries. The Carmen Sessions features Janis with an ensemble of master L.A. jazz musicians including pianist Andy Langham, bassist Lyman Medeiros and drummer Steve Hass. A sure sell-out, please get your tickets early.

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Who is playing

Janis Mann

Vocals

Janis Mann is a Los Angeles–based jazz vocalist known for her warm, expressive delivery and engaging stage presence. A seasoned performer, she has appeared alongside distinguished musicians including Diane Schuur, Roy Haynes, Peter Erskine, Kenny Werner, Ernie Watts, Terrell Stafford, Bob Mintzer, and a multitude of other jazz luminaries. Whether interpreting a beloved standard or uncovering the heart of a lesser-known song, Janis brings elegance, emotional depth, and an intimate connection with her audience to every performance.

Andy Langham

Grand Piano

Andy Langham is a Los Angeles–based jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and educator whose versatile career spans jazz, Latin jazz, pop, and beyond. A longtime member of the Grammy Award–winning Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band, he has toured with Natalie Cole, Christopher Cross, Jane Monheit, Christian McBride, New York Voices, Ernie Watts, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Langham has appeared on more than 100 recordings, including several Grammy-nominated projects, and brings exceptional musicianship, rhythmic vitality, and inventive improvisation to every performance. He also teaches jazz piano at California State University, Long Beach’s Bob Cole Conservatory of Music.

Lyman Medeiros

Bass

Lyman Medeiros is a Los Angeles–based upright and electric bassist whose deep sense of groove and stylistic versatility have made him a sought-after performer in jazz, funk, Latin, R&B, and vocal music. He has toured and recorded with artists including Michael Bublé, Steve Tyrell, Patti Austin, Michael Feinstein, and Diane Schuur, performing on stages around the world and appearing on numerous television programs. A graduate of Ball State University and Western Michigan University, Medeiros is also an accomplished composer, bandleader, and educator. His soulful sound, impeccable time, and intuitive musicality bring warmth and energy to every performance.

Steve Hass

Drums

Steve Hass is a Los Angeles–based drummer, producer, and educator celebrated for his dynamic playing, deep musicality, and remarkable versatility. A Berklee College of Music alumnus, he has toured and recorded with an extraordinary range of artists, including Ravi Coltrane, John Scofield, The Manhattan Transfer, Patti Austin, Christian McBride, Mavis Staples, Cher, and Suzanne Vega. Equally at home in jazz, R&B, funk, Latin, pop, and rock, Hass combines technical mastery with a strong groove and an instinctive sensitivity to the music. His energetic yet tasteful approach has made him a sought-after presence on concert stages and in recording studios around the world.