Encore Saxophone Quartet
Alvas Showroom1417 W 8th St, Los Angeles 90732
Encore Saxophone Quartet returns to Alvas Showroom for an encore concert, with Doug Masek on soprano saxophone, Ken Foerch on alto, David Brennan on tenor, and Damon Zick on baritone. The program moves from Hollywood legends and the Great American Songbook to modern jazz pieces written especially for the group, showing the contrasting colors and range of the saxophone-quartet format.
The quartet is presented as a Los Angeles award-winning ensemble with international acclaim. The venue calls its members “masters of the saxophone,” praising their virtuosity and refined musicality, while describing their sound as including “some of the most delicate sounds imaginable.” Their repertoire brings together familiar American songbook material and contemporary works created for their particular four-saxophone lineup.
Alvas Showroom offers a rare chance to experience live music in a setting designed for deep listening and connection. The room seats 99 people in a small amphitheater layout, with chairs angled toward a low stage surrounded by vintage stringed instruments hanging on the walls. Every seat provides an unobstructed view and pristine acoustics, so every note and lyric reaches you clearly. The venue emphasizes artistry, hosting jazz, world music, Americana, and guitar-centric performances that attract musicians who value attentive audiences. There is no food or drink service, but complimentary coffee, tea, and water are available, and you are welcome to bring your own refreshments. Free parking and wheelchair accessibility add to the ease of the visit. The experience is focused on the music itself, making it a perfect evening to slow down and immerse yourself in sound.