JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Francine Reed
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz for the Soul welcomes Francine Reed — back by popular demand! Reed, AKA “Queen of the blues” and Phoenix treasure, sets the standard high when she takes the stage. This local legend is known for her powerful voice and commanding stage presence. Reed sings an eclectic repertoire of jazz, blues, gospel, and rhythm…
Jazzbird Nights: VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE FEATURING NICK FINZER (BENEFIT FOR KITCHEN ON THE STREET)
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the VJC Senior Showcase Featuring Nick Finzer (Benefit for Kitchen on the Street)! Featured artists (first set) include: The VJC Senior Showcase Outstanding seniors…
VJC SPOTLIGHT CONCERT FEATURING NICK FINZER (BENEFIT FOR KITCHEN ON THE STREET)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVJC SPOTLIGHT CONCERT FEATURING NICK FINZER (BENEFIT FOR KITCHEN ON THE STREET) On Saturday, May 3rd at 2:00 p.m., the ensembles of the Valley Jazz Cooperative educational program will share…
Jazzbird Nights: The Life and Music of Clark Terry
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes The Life and Music of Clark Terry! Featured artists include Arsen Nalbandian– Piano, Lee Lambert– Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ellis Green– Bass, and Chase Ellison– Drums.…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Resonance
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesCHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: RESONANCE The Chamber @ Ravenscroft season closes with a powerful Resonance on Saturday, May 10th, at 3:00 pm. Taking the stage for this concert are three amazing…
Jazzbird Nights: Max Haymer Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Max Haymer Trio! Featured artists include Max Haymer– Piano, Aidan Carroll– Bass, and Rick Montalbano– Drums. Grammy Nominated Pianist, Max Haymer, makes…
KNEEBODY
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzJJsOscY2g&t=1s RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - KNEEBODY "There isn’t a handy term or genre for the music that Kneebody creates. It’s a band thoroughly acquainted with 1960s free-bop, 1970s jazz rock, 1990s hip-hop and postmillennial indie rock; along with classical postminimalism. Whatever the terminology, this group has an audience…” - The New York Times Grammy-nominated band Kneebody…
Jazzbird Nights: SONRISA
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 23rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes SONRISA! Featured artists include Scott Sadlon– Drums, Nick Manson– Piano, Mike Ozuna– Guitar, Corcoran Holt– Bass, and Joe Garcia– Percussion. Led by dynamic…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Todd Johnson Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThe Todd Johnson Quartet is back at Jazz for the Soul at Jazzbird. Bassist Todd Johnson is joined this night by the Valley's own Nicole Pesce on piano, Andrew Gross on tenor sax, and Robby Carrillo on drums. All world-class musicians together featuring some greasy-soulful standards — favorite songs you'll know and love with tunes from Todd's new CD "Live…
Jazzbird Nights: Raúl Yáñez Jazz Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 30th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Raúl Yáñez Jazz Quintet! Featured artists include Raul Yáñez– Piano, Adam Clark– Drums, Theodore Sistrunk– Bass, Jerry Donato– Saxophone, and Greg Varlotta–…
ARIZONA PIANO INSTITUTE
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRavenscroft Presents the Arizona Piano Institute Join an internationally-renowned roster of concert pianists appearing in Ravenscroft Hall for the API Summer Festival 2025 Faculty Artist Recital. This special matinee event…
Jazzbird Nights: Michael Collins Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 6th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Michael Collins Trio! Featured artists include Michael Collins– Piano, Vincent Thiefain– Bass, and Ken French– Drums. What happens when you take the…
Jazzbird Nights: The Music of Oscar Peterson with the Josh Condon Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 13th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes The Music of Oscar Peterson with the Josh Condon Quartet! Featured artists include Josh Condon– Piano, Stan Sorenson– Guitar, Chris Finet– Bass, and…
Jazzbird Nights: Bill Cunliffe
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSaturday, June 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Bill Cunliffe! Featured artists include Bill Cunliffe– Piano, and other artists TBA. Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and arranger Bill Cunliffe brings his signature blend…
Jazzbird Nights: Rob Moore & Friends
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 20th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends! Featured artists include Rob Moore– Drums, Brice Winston– Tenor Saxophone, Mike Ozuna– Guitar, Andy Margolis– Piano, and Chris Finet–…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Andrew Walesch Sings The Best of the Great American Songbook
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcQuPaUd_UQ Singer and pianist Andrew Walesch makes his debut at JAZZ for the SOUL featuring everyone's favorite Great American Songbook tunes by Berlin, Kern, Gershwin, Porter and more! Andrew is joined by Clark Gibson (saxophone) and Chris Finet (bass). "FRESH and CLASSIC at the same time!" — Star Tribune Music on a Mission is pleased…
Jazzbird Nights: Josh Moore Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 27th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Josh Moore Quartet for the final Jazzbird Nights performance of the season! Featured artists include Josh Moore– Guitar, Connor Sample– Drums, and…
VALLEY JAZZ COOPERATIVE ALUMNI BAND
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVALLEY JAZZ COOPERATIVE ALUMNI BAND An annual highlight on the VJC calendar, the Valley Jazz Cooperative Alumni Band takes the Ravenscroft Hall stage on Saturday, June 28th at 7 PM!…