El Cid, the venerable bar/restaurant/nightclub, located in Los Angeles’ Silver Lake Sunset Junction neighborhood, celebrates its 50^th year as the premiere venue for Flamenco Dinner Shows as well as a popular spot for enjoying Brunch, Tapas on the outdoor Patio, Happy Hour, and well-known Nightclub, has added a new and exciting vibe to their entertainment lineup with Tapas Tuesday Jazz Nights with  Carol Chaikin and Friends performing every Tuesday evening from 8 – 11 pm performing original jazz and standards with a modern twist. “Hard groovin’” saxophonist and flutist Carol Chaikin teams up with vocalist/keyboard sensation Sascha Dupont along with Chris Colangelo on bass and Peter Buck on drums.

Carol Chaikin is a Grammy nominated saxophonist and flutist with two CDs as a leader. Chaikin currently plays in the Johnny Mandel Orchestra and has performed at the Grammy Awards with Alicia Keys, the BET awards with Sheila E, American Idol, and was music director for Instrumental Women at the Anson Ford Theatre for several years. 

There is no cover charge and no minimum. El Cid offers an extensive tapas menu and full bar and on Tuesday nights there are $5 tapas and sangria specials. El Cid is located at 4212 West Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90029. There is ample street parking and valet parking is available. For more information please visit www.ElCidLA.com or call 323.668.0318. El Cid is also available for large groups and private parties.

El Cid continues its tradition with Spanish Flamenco dinner shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The Sunday Flamenco dinner shows offer authentic Paella which is specially prepared outdoors on the patio. In addition, El Cid offers Daily Happy Hour Specials from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and of course, their eclectic range of nightlife that includes local live bands, comedy nights, Burlesque shows, short-film nights, and other intriguing events.