Jazzbird Nights: Michael Weiss Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Michael Weiss Trio. Featured artists include Michael Weiss–Piano, Ben Hedquist– Bass, and Sam Russo– Drums. For over four decades, pianist, composer, educator and bandleader Michael Weiss has enjoyed a formidable career working in the bands of a who's who of jazz legends: Johnny Griffin, Art Farmer, George Coleman, the…
Jazzbird Nights: GEORGE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSaturday, April 20th, from 7:30-8:30pm, Jazzbird welcomes GEORGE for a SPECIAL and unique Saturday evening event! Featured artists include Anna Webber–Tenor Saxophone & Flute, Chiquita Magic–Keyboards & Vocals, Sarah Rossy– Keyboards & Vocals, and John Hollenbeck– Drums. From the Greek name Georgios, which was derived from the Greek word georgos meaning "farmer, earthworker", itself derived from the elements…
Jazzbird Nights: West by Northwest
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes West by Northwest. Featured artists include Tom Wakeling–Bass, Angelo Versace– Piano, Jason Carder– Trumpet, and Dom Moio– Drums. West by Northwest brings together four highly acclaimed artists who have performed worldwide with a who’s who of jazz. The band's live performances embrace jazz’ past, present, and future, with a great chemistry…
Mark Guiliana
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZEuekbAjzg RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Mark Guiliana Hailed by The New York Times as "a drummer around whom a cult of admiration has formed." Grammy-nominated superstar drummer & composer Mark Guiliana (David Bowie, St. Vincent, Brad Mehldau) brings an adventurous spirit, eclectic palette and gift for spontaneous invention to a staggering range of styles. Equally…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: RUSSELL SCHMIDT QUARTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThe Russell Schmidt Quartet returns to the Jazzbird stage to perform a wide-ranging program featuring jazz classics, songbook standards, and original compositions at Jazz for the Soul on Sunday, April 28th at 6pm. Featured artists include Russell Schmidt- Piano, Mary Petrich- Saxophone, Ben Hedquist- Bass, and Ryan Anthony-Drums. Russell Schmidt As a performer, composer, conductor, and…
Jazzbird Nights: VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE FEATURING JOHN WOJCIECHOWSKI (BENEFIT FOR HART PANTRY)
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes MSW’s Valley Jazz Cooperative alongside guest artist John Wojciechowski (Benefit for HART Pantry). Featured artists (first set) include: VJC Senior Showcase Outstanding seniors from MSW’s Valley Jazz Cooperative program perform combo jazz alongside guest artist John Wojciechowski and leading area jazz musicians. Featured artists (second set) include: John Wojciechowski…
VJC SPOTLIGHT CONCERT FEATURING JOHN WOJCIECHOWSKI (BENEFIT FOR HART PANTRY)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVJC Spotlight Concert Featuring John Wojciechowski (Benefit for HART Pantry) The ensembles of the Valley Jazz Cooperative educational program will share the stage for the final time this season, joined by guest saxophonist John Wojciechowski. The Sapphire Ensemble (led by Paul Brewer) and the Cerulean and Indigo Big Bands (directed by Russell Schmidt) will play a wide-ranging…
Jazzbird Nights: Rob Moore & Friends
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 10th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob Moore– Drums, Ioannis Goudelis– Piano/Keys, Baily Zick– Bass, and Liam Connor– Trumpet. Get ready to swing and join Rob Moore & Friends on a musical journey through the hard bop era and beyond. Whether you're a lifelong jazz fan or new to…
Dennis Rowland with the New Guard Big Band
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nysk8VXPmo RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Dennis Rowland with the New Guard Big Band Dennis Rowland is beloved by jazz devotees and theatergoers around the globe. The Detroit native and Phoenix, Arizona resident was the voice of the world-renowned Count Basie Orchestra between 1977 and 1984, where he shared the stage with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan,…
Jazzbird Nights: Bijan Taghavi Trio ft. Luther Hughes & Lewis Nash
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Bijan Taghavi Trio Featuring Luther Hughes & Lewis Nash. Featured artists include Bijan Taghavi– Piano, Luther Hughes– Bass, and Lewis Nash– Drums. Bijan Taghavi is one of the most in-demand pianists of his generation and among the leading voices in jazz piano education. As a leader, the Bijan Taghavi Trio…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Celebration
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThe second season of Chamber @ Ravenscroft concludes with a rousing Celebration. The concert features an international roster of collaborative artists in a varied program highlighted by Antonin Dvořák’s Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major, considered one of the most remarkable works ever written for piano quintet. Celebration features Steven Moeckel, violin Tessa Gotman Bock,…
Jazzbird Nights: Arsen Nalbandian Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Arsen Nalbandian Trio for their album release concert! Featured artists include Arsen Nalbandian– Piano, Kenji Wagner– Bass, and Micah Miranda– Drums. The Arsen Nalbandian Trio is a local jazz piano trio featuring Kenji Wagner on bass and Micah Miranda on drums. The trio will be presenting original arrangements of Great…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: WE3 & SHEILA EARLEY
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz for the Soul welcomes We3 & Sheila Earley on Sunday, May 26th at 6pm. These ladies are a powerhouse of talents combined, featuring vocalist Renee Grant Patrick, violinist Suzanne Lansford, pianist Nicole Pesce, and drummer Sheila Earley. Enjoy some timeless tunes with new and familiar interpretations of popular, jazz, swing, blues standards, and so much…
Jazzbird Nights: Raúl Yañez and Zona Libre
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 31st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes RaĂşl Yañez and Zona Libre. Featured artists include RaĂşl Yañez– Piano, Xavier Yañez– Bass, Tony Valenzuela– Congas, and Adam Clark– Drums. Join us for a wonderful evening with RaĂşl Yañez and Zona Libre, a dynamic ensemble led by the talented pianist and educator RaĂşl Yañez. Born and raised in Silver City, New…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Francine Reed
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us for the Jazz for the Soul Season Finale on Sunday, June 23rd as we welcome Francine Reed! Francine Reed, the “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…
VJC Alumni Band
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesValley Jazz Cooperative Alumni Band An annual highlight of the Valley Jazz Cooperative program, the VJC Alumni Band returns to the Ravenscroft Hall stage on Saturday, June 29th at 7pm! The jazz ensemble, under the direction of Russell Schmidt, features talented young musicians who were previously members of the VJC during their high school years.…