Esperanza Spalding's symphonic debut

Wednesday 19
Gilbert Castellanos begins his busy night by hosting the Young Lions Series, featuring Arien Jamanila at Panama 66 (1450 El Prado) at 6:00 p.m. before heading to Seven Grand (3054 University Avenue) for the Latin jam session where the music starts at 9:00 p.m. 21+ no cover charge.

Thursday 20
Grammy-winning artist Esperanza Spalding and her band join forces with the San Diego Symphony for her latest project Emily’s D+ Evolution at the Embarcadero Marina South at 7:30 p.m. Tickets still available… The Sizzling Singers Series continues at Northern Spirits Jazz Club (727 West San Marcos Boulevard) at 7:30 p.m. with Steph Johnson, Rob Thorsen, and Duncan Moore. No cover charge… Gilbert Castellanos leads a band at Croce’s Park West (2760 Fifth Avenue) at 7:00 p.m. for a $10 cover.

Friday 21
Juice Box with Matthew Smith, Ed Kornhauser, Omar Lopez, and Louis Valenzuela play the Balboa Bar & Grill (1863 Fifth Avenue) at 10:00 p.m. for a $5 cover, 21+… L.A. guitarist Ron Eschete leads a trio for the Happy Hour at the Handlery Hotel (950 Hotel Circle North) at 5:30 p.m. No minimum, no cover… Rebecca Jade plays Northern Spirits at 7:30 p.m. with Rob Whitlock and Charles Weller. No cover.

Saturday 22
Lower Left, featuring Barry Farrar, Mikan Zlatkovich, and Antar Martin, plays Bourre Southern Bistro (6523 University Avenue) at 6:30 p.m. No cover… Amber Whitlock joins Rob Whitlock, Tripp Sprague, and Tim McMahon at Northern Spirits at 7:30 p.m. No cover… Gilbert Castellanos leads a group at Panama 66 at 6:00 p.m. No cover charge.

Sunday 23
The Matt Smith Neu Jazz Trio, with Ed Kornhauser and Rob Thorsen, hosts the Sunday jam session at 98 Bottles (2400 Kettner Boulevard) at 2:00 p.m. No cover, 21+.