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lukedavidcarlsen

I sing love songs, act, and write screenplays.

Tickets are going fast - grab one at the link in m

Tickets are going fast - grab one at the link in my bio!

The Big Band and I are playing Friday night at @vi

The Big Band and I are playing Friday night at @vibratogrilljazz in Bel Air and you’re invited! Hit the link in my bio for set times and more info!

I hope to see you there - if you’ve never been to @vibratogrilljazz , it makes for an excellent date night!

#jazzmusic #bigband #jazzmusiciansofinstagram #LAEvents #musicevents #datenightideas

Join me Tonight at 7:00PM PST: for A LIVE #JAZZ S

Join me Tonight at 7:00PM PST:
for A LIVE #JAZZ SHOWCASE for your listening pleasure in the warm, cozy, comfort, and safety of your own home.
I'm thrilled to be invited to perform alongside a selection of other fantastic #jazzmusicians - so come join me, won't you?
Join me at the link in my bio at 7PM!

DATE NIGHT ALERT 🚨 Get ready for not just one

DATE NIGHT ALERT 🚨
Get ready for not just one but two Big Band nights with me and the Fresh Rhythm Big Band at @cicadarestaurant this Friday and Saturday! Friday’s show will be “A Night For Romance” and will surely leave you and your date in the mood for love!
Saturday will feature a salute to classic American musicals. Dancing shoes are highly encouraged! 💃🏼 🕺🏼
Doors open at 7PM, show to follow at 8:30PM
Get tickets at cicadaclub.com or the link in my bio!

#dtla #dtlanightlife #datenightideas #jazz #jazzmusicians #jazzmusician #bigbands #bigbandmusic

DATE NIGHT ALERT 🚨 Get ready for not just one

DATE NIGHT ALERT 🚨
Get ready for not just one but two Big Band nights with me at @cicadarestaurant this Friday and Saturday! Friday’s show will be “A Night For Romance” and will surely leave you and your date in the mood for love!
Saturday will feature a salute to classic American musicals. Dancing shoes highly encouraged! 💃🏼 🕺🏼
Tickets at the link in my bio!

#dtla #dtlanightlife #datenightideas #jazz #jazzmusicians #jazzmusician #bigbands #bigbandmusic

I’m live tonight on @jimcarusoscastparty #live

I’m live tonight on @jimcarusoscastparty
#livemusic #jazz #jazzmusic #jazzmusicians

AND, we’re LIVE! I’m performing in Broadway Im

AND, we’re LIVE! I’m performing in Broadway Improv with the lovely and talented @taytaywes @francescasola @meggiestys and @twonamefirstname now at the link in my bio!
It’s a night of music and comedy you won’t want to miss and you can see it for free in your living room Join us at the link in my bio!

#broadway #improv #freeevent #comedy #musicaltheater #yesand

Lights, camera, improv! Tonight I’m performing i

Lights, camera, improv! Tonight I’m performing in Broadway Improv with the lovely and talented @taytaywes @francescasola @meggiestys and @twonamefirstname! It’s a night of music and comedy you won’t want to miss and you can see it for free in your living room so c’mon what are you waiting for? Join us tonight on Twitch at 7PM!

#broadway #improv #freeevent #comedy #musicaltheater #yesand

If you know me, you know I'm all about that skee-d

If you know me, you know I'm all about that skee-diddly doo-wop jazz - and if you don't know me yet, here's your chance! I'm excited to announce that I'm back performing this Thursday live at @thedrakelaguna starting at 6:30pm with the @jasonfabus trio! Come on out for some good times, good tunes and good vibes!
#jazz #jazzmusic #musicevents #livemusic

Hey friends, This past year has been quite a bum

Hey friends,

This past year has been quite a bummer for my musician friends and me. All the venues closed down! So, I decided to make a quarantine EP.

Some notes on the process:
Patrick Tully, the arranger for The Chainsmokers, produced and mixed and Nolan Shaheed, the former music director for Marvin Gaye and trumpet player for Stevie Wonder, engineered the EP at his home studio. For players, I had Luca Pino on guitar, Jonathan Frias on bass, Gareth Price on drums and percussion, Carey Frank on piano and organ and Sean O'Kelley helped me with the arrangements as well as played tenor sax on "Moonlight Serenade."

I wrote the titular song, "My Love," last year in the first week of shut down. My grandmother had just passed and I went up to Montana to see her before she went. My uncle Rus is big into music and being around him and the family inspired me to write out a melody that had been jumbling around in my mind for a few weeks. Along with the song, you'll hear some recognizable jazz standards that are some of my favorites.

It's out on all streaming services and iTunes. You can click the linktree in my bio and click the Streaming and Downloads tab to take you to any streaming service of your choice or purchase it on iTunes or Amazon. When you listen, let me know what you think.

It's been a year since I last played with Zachary

It's been a year since I last played with Zachary Caplinger. Missed playing with this dude. We were shedding some tunes and will be doing a live stream together soon. I'll let you know a few days before we go live.
#livestream #wizardofoz #jazzguitar #greatamericansongbook #crooner #singer #ifionlyhadabrain #covers #classic #jazzstandards #voice #vocals #music

This year, I have had the pleasure of working with

This year, I have had the pleasure of working with my friend Alex Fichera on a screenplay. Happy to announce on our first try together we made it into the Quarterfinals for the prestigious Blue Cat Festival. Will let you know what comes out of this.

I have always thought of myself as a singer and ne

I have always thought of myself as a singer and never really that interested in songwriting. But, I think I am making a bit of a change on that front. Here's a work in progress. Current song title is "Breakup Flowers"
#newmusic #singer #sing #piano #singersongwriter #love #breakup #flowers #iwrotethis #jazz

Oh, Marie. It's good to be back playing live with

Oh, Marie. It's good to be back playing live with @bclemensmusic, @jasonfabus, & @wlylebass. Thank you @neverwanted2bpainted for the videos. I will be back playing with @bclemensmusic on piano, @adamkubota_bass from Postmodern Jukebox, and @jbitsbeats on drums at The Drake in Lagune Beach on Friday, March 19th from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Hit me up if you plan on stopping by.
#livemusic #jazz #singer #losangeles #orangecounty #swing #swingdance #werebackatitagain #ootd

It's one of my faves and you can check it out on a

It's one of my faves and you can check it out on any streaming service of your choice. Thanks for making this with me @careyfrankmusic, @__fizzo__, @_lucapino_, and @garethonboard. Special thanks to @patrick.avalon for producing and engineering.

#jazz #music #greatamericansongbook #irvingberlin #newyork #art #style #song #singer #instagram #follow #crooner #swing #gypsyjazz #drums #piano #bass #guitar #musicianlife #suits #losangeles #classics

Very sad to hear about the Great Christopher Plumm

Very sad to hear about the Great Christopher Plummer's passing. (Now who will replace Kevin Spacey in all his recast films. 😳😳😳) Edelweiss was the first song I ever sang at a school recital when I was just in kindergarten. It holds a special place in my heart as does Mr. Plummer.

#christopherplummer #soundofmusic #manandguitar #singing #edelweiss #music #musical #greatamericansongbook #rodgersandhammerstein #singer #thehillsarealive

Just thinking today 🤔. Last year I had the priv

Just thinking today 🤔. Last year I had the privilege to visit The Capitol and volunteer for a cause deeply important to me: putting a price on carbon emissions, so we can finally bring down greenhouse gases and solve the climate crisis. It amazes me how easy it was walk in, similar to how you might walk into a local courthouse and amusement park and remove your belongings from your pockets. It would be a shame if the actions of last week's terrorist attacks took away our ability to visit our most precious monuments.

I was on my way to Dick's Sporting Goods in Glenda

I was on my way to Dick's Sporting Goods in Glendale over the weekend when I met a homeless woman named Jinn. She asked me for a favor and offered me some money to go to the restaurant nearby and order a Perrier. It was the first time anyone homeless had offered to pay me for anything and I was blown away. She had pretty swollen feet and I could tell it would hurt to walk, so I happily obliged. Unfortunately, (after waiting forever to get the host's attention) I learned the restaurant didn't have one. Neither did Dick's. Luckily, there was a coffee shop nearby, so I was able to walk around the corner and finally order the darn drink for her. She insisted on paying me when I returned, but I told her it was no big deal and I could not accept any money. I wished her a Merry Christmas.

If you are ever in Glendale near the downtown area and meet an older woman with glasses who has a bit of trouble walking, buy her a Perrier.

#smallactsofkindness #merrychristmas #perrier #homeless #homelesslivesmatter #cityofglendale #losangeles #helpothers #helpthehomeless #mybrotherskeeper #dignity

Hey friends, I have a new release today and woul

Hey friends,

I have a new release today and would love to hear your thoughts. If you like it, please share it with your friends. Special thanks to my producer Patrick Tully and these fine musicians:

Luca Pino on guitar
Fizzo on bass
Gareth Price on drums
& Carey Frank on organ and piano

#jazz #newmusic #music #love #art #musician #singer #instagood #instagram #follow #artist #like #happy #song #life #fashion #style

Thanks to Leah Brungardt for the interview at All

Thanks to Leah Brungardt for the interview at All Access Music. The link can be found on Facebook or my Instagram Bio

P. S. be on the lookout for some new music tomorrow!

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