Join us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, February 25th at 6pm featuring the extraordinary Tom Wakeling on bass! Featured artists include Angelo Versace- Keyboard, Jason Carder- Trumpet, and the Valley's own rhythm master, Dom Moio- Drums. This group embraces past, present, and future jazz with great chemistry and an adventurous, hard-swinging…

Jazz for the Soul is pleased to welcome vocalist Delphine Cortez along with pianist Joel Robin to the Jazzbird stage on Sunday, March 24th at 6pm. Other featured artists include Tony Vacca- Sax/Flute, and Adrian Goldenthal- Bass. They are set to present a lovely evening of vocal jazz music, and other favorite genres spanning from…

The 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…

Jazz 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…

Join us for the Jazz for the Soul Season Finale on Sunday, June 23rd @ 6:00 PM as we welcome Francine Reed! *UPDATE: DOORS OPEN AT 4:45PM FOR THIS EVENT* *This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC* (Seating will be first come, first served with overflow seating options) *There is NO CATERING service…

Join us for the Jazz for the Soul Season Opener featuring JAZZ con ALMA with Beth Lederman on piano, Frank Valdes on percussion, John Murray on bass, Todd Chuba on drums, and Adam Roberts on tenor sax. Translating as “Jazz with Soul” or “Jazz with Spirit,” Beth Lederman and Jazz Con Alma provide just that. With…

Join us at Jazzbird for ForwardMomentum — that hard-swingin’ and soulful quartet your cardiologist warned you about. ForwardMomentum features drummer/bandleader Ted Bouras, Dave Henning/keys, Damian Hagge/tenor sax, and Ted Sistrunk/bass. Music on a Mission is pleased to contribute 100% of all donations from this concert to The HART Pantry (Helping at Risk Teens). All JFTS Concerts are FREE and…

Welcome drummer, recording artist, studio musician and educator, Robby Carrillo back to Jazz for the Soul featuring favorite jazz standards and some brilliant original compositions.  His band includes Nick Manson (piano), Andy Gross (sax) and Ben Hedquist (bass). More rhythm and groove is on the way! 100% of donations  for this concert will benefit "Kitchen on the Street" and/or "Fresh on Deck"…

Hot Latin Salsa meets Jazz Standards with Tunes to bring Your Holiday Season to a Sizzle! Joe Garcia and Friends features Joe Garcia-percussion, Dom Moio-drums, Todd Johnson-bass, and Benjamin Cortez-piano. Music on a Mission is pleased to contribute 100% of all donations from this concert to "Outreach Belarus," a humanitarian aid project for the children,…

A fabulous way to start the jazz year off! These ladies are a powerhouse of talents combined, featuring Renee Grant Patrick-vocals, Suzanne Lansford-violin, and Nicole Pesce-piano joined by Sheila Earley on drums. Enjoy timeless tunes with new and familiar interpretations of popular, jazz, swing, blues standards, and so much more! 100% of the proceeds go…

Jazz 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.…

Tom Wakeling's West by Northwest is Live at Jazzbird!  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 future jazz with great chemistry and an adventurous, hard-swinging…

Jazz 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…

The 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…