Second Saturday Jazz ft. Angela O’Neill & the Outrageous8 with Mark Winkler at The Velvet Martini Lounge – Los Angeles, CA

Get ready to swing into your Saturday with an unforgettable afternoon of big band jazz, outrageous energy, and iconic tunes—presented by Angela O’Neill & the Outrageous8, now celebrating 10 years of swingin’!

This month’s featured guest vocalist is Mark Winkler, a platinum award-winning jazz singer and lyricist whose work has been recorded by legends like Dianne Reeves, Liza Minnelli, and Dee Dee Bridgewater. With multiple albums topping the Jazz Week charts—including his latest, The Rules Don’t Apply, which hit #4—Mark brings a cool, swinging style and sharp lyrical wit to every performance. He’s graced stages from Birdland to London’s Pizza Express Soho and recently released his first book, The Songwriter’s Handbook. Whether he’s crooning a standard or delivering an original, Winkler is a master storyteller with serious jazz chops.

The Outrageous8 features an all-star lineup of LA’s top musicians, including custom arrangements by Harry Smallenburg and Rocky Davis, and music direction by Sam Morgan, son of touring legend David Morgan (Three Dog Night). From Grammy-winning sidemen to jazz veterans who’ve played with The Rolling Stones, Cher, and the Honeydrippers—this group brings heat, history, and serious chops to the stage.

Angela O’Neill, a UCLA Theater Arts alum and former classical oboist, has produced hundreds of shows with The Outrageous8. A versatile performer, she’s sung jazz, country, and rock, and currently sings with multiple 18-piece big bands. Angela is also the driving force behind Outrageous8 Records, which she launched five years ago, producing six albums for the band and additional projects for bandmates Paul Litteral and Ron Cyger.

Please note that there is a $35 food and beverage minimum at the venue on the day of the event.