Charlie Puth Puts His Jazz Chops to Work at Blue Note Los Angeles Residency Opening — Concert Review

Charlie Puth brings a jazz-forward reinvention to his four-night residency at Blue Note Los Angeles, the city’s newly opened jazz venue. Opening night drew a packed house and a massive TikTok livestream as he explained his approach: 'We’re going to play these songs in the original way that I concocted them in my head.' The performance showcased Puth’s jazz chops, delivering reimagined versions of his catalog with original arrangements and a heightened focus on vocal nuance. This LA residency marks a bold move for the pop star, blending intimate club acoustics with smoky, jazz-inflected interpretations across four nights at Blue Note Los Angeles.