JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Beth Lederman & Jazz Con Alma
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZSunday, September 25th, Jazz for the Soul Season Opener @ Jazzbird. LATIN JAZZ with Beth Lederman-piano, and features percussionist Frank Valdes, Mario Mendivil-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums, and Adam Roberts-tenor sax! Beth Lederman is well-known for her sophisticated jazz and rhythmic Brazilian and Latin-jazz piano styles, not only in the Phoenix area, but throughout the Western U.S. from…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Pete Pancrazi Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZLocal favorite Pete Pancrazi and his quartet perform an energetic mix of American Songbook, jazz arrangements of pop tunes, and original songs. This group features jazz guitarist Pete Pancrazi, Claudia Bloom-piano, bassist Todd Johnson and drummer Todd Chuba. Visit petepancrazi.com (for bio and more info) Pete Pancrazi has been "one to watch" in the Phoenix area since taking up residence here in…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Bossa Brazil with Frank Smith
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZBossa Brazil showcases the rich and varied musical styles of South America’s most diverse and populous nation. Featuring Brazilian singer and percussionist Cleo Corcoran, Frank Smith on piano/flute, Eric Bart-acoustic guitar, Lucas Neiri-Brazilian drummer, Glenn Stern-bass. Singer Cleo Corcoran, originally from Rio de Janeiro, has a great love of Bossa Nova and the music of Carlos Antonio Jobim. Her influences…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Dan Delaney Quartet – Holiday Classics
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZJoin us for a very special Christmas Concert in December, with The DAN DELANEY QUARTET featuring the celebrated performing duo, Dan Delaney (piano) and Chris 'Doc' Stewart (alto sax & flute). For over 15 years this duo has put their jazzy spin on the Holiday Classics. Rounding off the quartet are two of Arizona's finest, the great Dom Moio (drums) and bassist extraordinaire,…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Jerry Donato and Nicole Pesce & Friends
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWe continue the New Year Celebrations with the always sparkling and spontaneous Jerry Donato and Nicole Pesce show! Join us at JAZZ for the SOUL on the JAZZBIRD stage for the spectacular talents and antics of sax-man Jerry Donato, the surprising and always energetic Nicole Pesce on piano, Valley favorite rhythm aces, bassist Jon Murray…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Russell Schmidt Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWelcome The Russell Schmidt Quintet to the JAZZBIRD stage to perform a wide-ranging program featuring jazz classics, songbook standards, and original compositions. This group includes Paul Brewer-saxophone, Mary Petrich-saxophone, Russell Schmidt-piano, Vincent Thiefain-bass, and Ryan Anthony-drums. Paul Brewer Paul enjoys playing all saxophones in all styles and has become one of the most in-demand freelance saxophonists…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: West by Northwest Featuring Tom Wakeling
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWelcome West by Northwest to the JAZZBIRD stage, featuring the extraordinary Mr. Tom Wakeling on bass, the "fleet-fingered keyboard dynamo" Angelo Versace on keys, world-class trumpeter, Jason Carder, and the Valley's own ever-popular rhythm master, Dom Moio on drums. This group embraces past, present, and fuure jazz with great chemistry and an adventerous, hard-swinging style. Come…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Steve Adelson Stick-tet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZA REAL TREAT! Join us in welcoming The Steve Adelson Stick-Tet to the Jazzbird Stage. So, remember to mark your calendars for one show you won't want to miss! STEVE ADELSON—Jazz guitarist turned Chapman Stick Virtuoso. While teaching guitar and performing in New York with Jazz greats Joe Pass and Jimmy Ponder, Steve discovered the Chapman stick…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ZAZU West
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZJazz for the Soul welcomes Zazu West. Zazu West is Phoenix's premier ensemble dedicated to Gypsy Jazz, the style devoted to the legacy of the influential jazz guitar legend, Django Reinhardt. Gypsy Jazz is infectiously swinging and wildly improvisational. Whether playing Django compositions or jazz standards the gypsy jazz style creates a one-of-a-kind performance experience. You'll…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZYou're in for a Phenomenal Night of Jazz as vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett brings a power-packed performance to the Jazzbird stage in our Jazz for the Soul season finale on Sunday, June 25th at 6pm. You won't want to miss this! An all-star group joins Sandra with Alex Holland-saxophone, Ioannis Goudelis- keys, Steve Gripp-…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: BETH LEDERMAN JAZZ CON ALMA
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZGet ready to ignite your senses at the Jazz for the Soul Season Opener on September 24th, featuring the incredible Beth Lederman Jazz Con Alma! Brace yourself for a night of high-octane music with an all-star lineup featuring: Beth Lederman-piano, Frank Valdes- percussion, Jon Murray-bass, Adam Clark-drums, and Adam Roberts-tenor sax. Translating as “Jazz with…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ROBBY CARRILLO QUARTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZJoin us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, October 22nd as we welcome the Robby Carrillo Quartet! The Quartet features headliner, drummer, composer, educator, and recording artist, Robby Carrillo. The other talented artists performing include Nick Manson–piano, Andrew Gross–tenor sax, and Ben Hedquist–bass. Robby Carrillo– Drummer, percussionist, and educator, based in Phoenix,…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ALICE TATUM
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZJoin us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, November 26th as we welcome award-winning and critically acclaimed vocalist, Alice Tatum! The following world class musicians will also be performing alongside Alice Tatum, Nicole Pesce–piano, Todd Chuba –drums, and Jon Murray–bass. Alice's phenomenal vocal range and impressive repertoire present an ever-dynamic and entertaining show…