Gregg Karukas @ Spaghettini
Gregg Karukas
Spaghettini3005 Old Ranch Parkway, Los Angeles 90740
Gregg Karukas brings a solo set to Spaghettini in Seal Beach. The listing identifies Karukas as the evening’s sole billed performer, without specifying whether he will appear in one of the solo, acoustic-trio or full-band formats he has used elsewhere. The venue describes him as a smooth-jazz favorite, and its event page frames the show with an “uplifting spirit” and “infectious energy.”
A Grammy-winning keyboardist, composer and producer, Karukas has worked across smooth jazz, New Age, Brazilian music and R&B pop. He moved to Los Angeles in 1982 and has released 12 solo CDs, including what his site calls “many #1 hits.” His long collaborative history includes touring with Boney James, Dave Koz, Larry Carlton, Dori Caymmi, Sergio Mendes, Ricardo Silveira, Peter White, Rick Braun and Brenda Russell. He was also a founding member of The Rippingtons, placing this appearance in the context of a career that has moved between his own recordings and major contemporary-jazz collaborations.
Spaghettini is a well-established Italian supper club where live jazz fills the air, blending with conversation and the clink of glasses. The intimate lounge setting, with warm lighting and close-to-the-stage seating, creates a polished yet comfortable atmosphere. Guests enjoy a refined menu featuring modern Northern Italian cuisine, including Chilean sea bass and classic pasta, paired with an award-winning wine list and craft cocktails. The experience unfolds over dinner or brunch, with live music every Wednesday through Sunday, and the famous Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch. It's a destination for both music lovers and food enthusiasts, offering a well-rounded evening that feels complete from start to finish.