BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Ravenscroft - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Ravenscroft X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theravenscroft.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Ravenscroft REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240428T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T141214 CREATED:20231220T171000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T185749Z UID:29135-1714327200-1714334400@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: RUSSELL SCHMIDT QUARTET DESCRIPTION: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. \nRussell Schmidt As a performer\, composer\, conductor\, and educator\, Russell Schmidt has been collaborating with world-class musicians while also shaping future artists for more than three decades. A deeply creative pianist\, he has shared the stage with such celebrated performers as Carl Allen\, Roxy Coss\, Eddie Daniels\, Nick Finzer\, John Hollenbeck\, Gerry Mulligan\, Lucas Pino\, Arturo Sandoval\, and Clark Terry. He has been featured as a guest soloist with Caleb Chapman’s Crescent Super Band in a performance at Carnegie Hall\, as well as with the Eastman Jazz Ensemble at an alumni tribute concert to famed jazz pedagogue Rayburn Wright. Russell has also headlined jazz events with his own groups at such venues as the MIM Music Theater\, Kilbourn Hall\, and The Nash. Additionally\, he has served as keyboard soloist with more than 30 professional orchestras\, including performances with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center and the San Francisco Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall. \nAll JFTS Concerts are FREE and open to the public. Doors open at 5:30pm. All donations received will benefit local and international humanitarian causes. \nYou do not need to register for this event\, but if you haven’t done so\, please join MSW’s mailing list so you can stay in the loop with Jazz for the Soul updates and reminders. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/jazz-for-the-soul-russell-schmidt-quartet/ LOCATION:Jazzbird\, 8445 E. Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz for the Soul ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-0428-JB-Russ-Schmidt-1920x1080-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vicki McDermitt":MAILTO:vicki@msw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240526T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240526T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T141214 CREATED:20231220T171749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T232621Z UID:28794-1716746400-1716753600@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: WE3 & SHEILA EARLEY DESCRIPTION: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 more! \nRenee Patrick – has connected with individuals and crowds with her voice and music over the past 12 years in the Valley. Her music is shockingly honest and emotionally charged. Listeners find Renee’s sound somehow familiar\, but one that is refreshingly original and inviting. Singing a variety of genres from Jazz Standards\, to classic R&B\, Renee’s music will capture you with her powerful voice combined with a passionate delivery. \nSuzanne Lansford – Suzanne’s Mom and Dad taught her all kinds of music before she could even walk. They also say it took a very long time before she begin to walk! Beginning with classical lessons and quitting them at 13 to play jazz at the Arizona Biltmore and other venues and radio shows across Phoenix and Scottsdale\, Suzanne has always kept music high on the list. In Chicago\, she was with Chicago’s eclectic classical / jazz / Latin group\, the 3rd Coast String Quartet\, and even today when visiting Chicago\, she makes time to visit with and play Gypsy Jazz with Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan at the Green Mill. \nNicole Pesce – Recognized by the Arizona Republic as one of the “top ten musicians to hear in Phoenix”\, Nicole has performed for Muhammad Ali\, Ricky Martin\, George Benson\, Waylon Jennings\, Shaquille O’Neal\, The Gypsy Kings\, and Brian Setzer. \nNicole enjoyed a residency as the house pianist at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Phoenix\, AZ for over a decade…entertaining audiences with everything from Bach to Lady Gaga. With additional performances at such venues as the Tempe Center for the Arts\, Herberger Theater\, Desert Ridge Marriott\, ASU Kerr Cultural Center\, Mesa Arts Center\, Phoenician Resort\, Wrigley Mansion\, & The Princess Hotel. \nAt age 14\, Nicole played for Debbie Reynolds at Debbie’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. That same year\, Nicole appeared on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon (which aired to over 65 million viewers) – and toured the USA with Jerry. Additional appearances include performances with American Idol contestant David Hernandez\, The Moscow Ballet\, Zowie Bowie\, The Cast of Mary Poppins\, Young Frankenstein\, Mamma Mia\, and White Christmas. \nSheila Earley – drummer and percussionist\, born in New Richmond\, WI\, began playing drums at the age of 8.  She studied with Tom Green (Kingston Trio) and Ron Keezer (UW-Eau Claire) in High School and received a four-year scholarship in Music to the University of Arizona (Gary Cook). Sheila also studied jazz (with Chuck Marohnic) at ASU. Continued on in her musical studies and moved to Los Angeles\, studying with jazz great Jeff Hamilton and famed drummer / world percussionist Alex Acuna. She’s performed in 48 states and 3 countries in many varying musical settings. \nAll JFTS Concerts are FREE and open to the public. Doors open at 5:30pm. All donations received will benefit local and international humanitarian causes. \nYou do not need to register for this event\, but if you haven’t done so\, please join MSW’s mailing list so you can stay in the loop with Jazz for the Soul updates and reminders. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/jazz-for-the-soul-we3-sheila-early/ LOCATION:Jazzbird\, 8445 E. Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz for the Soul ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-0526-JB-We3-1920x1080jpg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vicki McDermitt":MAILTO:vicki@msw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240623T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240623T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T141214 CREATED:20240122T223925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T223925Z UID:29161-1719165600-1719172800@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Francine Reed DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Jazz for the Soul Season Finale on Sunday\, June 23rd as we welcome Francine Reed! \nFrancine 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 repertoire of jazz\, blues\, gospel\, and rhythm and blues! Other featured artists include pianist Nicole Pesce\, bassist Mel Brown\, and drummer Dowell Davis. \nFrancine Reed – Vocalist Francine Reed can’t remember a time when she didn’t sing. The Chicago-born\, Phoenix-raised song stylist discovered her love for singing in church. She sang professionally with her family at five years old and continued into her teens. Francine married\, and had four children but kept singing while working a variety of day jobs until 1985 when she met Lyle Lovett who was looking for a female vocalist for his new band. He found his singer in Reed. She toured with Lovett for ten years as a member of Lovett’s Large Band\, and did multiple TV performances with the Texas singer/songwriter. While her association with Lovett continues\, she has the solo career she always dreamed of as well. \nReed recorded two albums for the Ichiban label in 1995 (I Want You To Love Me) and 1996 (I Can’t Make It On My Own) in 1999 she recorded (Shades Of Blue) for the  Intersound label. She’s also recorded a family Gospel album. Reed has sung several TV commercials and Tom Cruise cranks her album up in a scene from the 1993 movie The Firm. \nFrancine can be still be found singing at the best local clubs and resorts in Phoenix. Do yourself a favor and take a listen. You’ll be glad you did. \nNicole Pesce – Recognized by the Arizona Republic as one of the “top ten musicians to hear in Phoenix”\, Nicole has performed for Muhammad Ali\, Ricky Martin\, George Benson\, Waylon Jennings\, Shaquille O’Neal\, The Gypsy Kings\, and Brian Setzer. \nNicole enjoyed a residency as the house pianist at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Phoenix\, AZ for over a decade…entertaining audiences with everything from Bach to Lady Gaga. With additional performances at such venues as the Tempe Center for the Arts\, Herberger Theater\, Desert Ridge Marriott\, ASU Kerr Cultural Center\, Mesa Arts Center\, Phoenician Resort\, Wrigley Mansion\, & The Princess Hotel. \nAt age 14\, Nicole played for Debbie Reynolds at Debbie’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. That same year\, Nicole appeared on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon (which aired to over 65 million viewers) – and toured the USA with Jerry. Additional appearances include performances with American Idol contestant David Hernandez\, The Moscow Ballet\, Zowie Bowie\, The Cast of Mary Poppins\, Young Frankenstein\, Mamma Mia\, and White Christmas. \nMel Brown – Mel is a Grammy Award-winning bassist\, accomplished Bandleader\, Talent Contractor\, Author\, Educator\, and business owner based in Phoenix\, AZ. His extensive experience includes world tours\, recording\, television\, movies\, and musical the  atre.  Mel is also an industry-recognized thought leader in the personal branding and video interviewing space. \nDowell Davis – “D” to his fellow players\, has graced national and international stages with his drumming since 1983. Having professionally played a variety of musical styles from Zydeco to Jazz\, Funk to Blues\, and Rock to R & B\, “D” has an innate understanding of grooving. He is a clinician at the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Tempe and Gilbert\, AZ\, and also lays drum tracks for the Line 6 Amp Company. He has toured with George Benson\, Jimmy Smith\, Buckwheat Zydeco\, Mark Whitfield\, Terrance Simien\, and Wayne Toups. He has also performed with Francine Reed\, Poppa John DeFrancesco\, Joey DeFrancesco\, Nick Manson\, Jack McDuff\, Stevie Wonder\, Marion Meadows\, Joanie Sledge (of Sister Sledge)\, Wessell Andersen\, Wynton Marsalis\, Jermaine Stewart\, and MANY others. \nAll JFTS Concerts are FREE and open to the public. Doors open at 5:30pm. All donations received will benefit local and international humanitarian causes. \nYou do not need to register for this event\, but if you haven’t done so\, please join MSW’s mailing list so you can stay in the loop with Jazz for the Soul updates and reminders. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/jazz-for-the-soul-francine-reed/ LOCATION:Jazzbird\, 8445 E. Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz for the Soul ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2023-0623-JFTS-JB-Reed-1920x1080-r.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vicki McDermitt":MAILTO:vicki@msw.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR