Jazzbird Nights
Jazzbird Nights: David Friesenâs Circle 3 Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo53hQe-llk&list=PLuWJKk5Z0WIiAac97sVZp3bWn0vbNL8Qu&index=2 Friday, February 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes David Friesenâs Circle 3 Trio! Featured artists include David Friesenâ Hemage Bass & Piano, Joe Manisâ Tenor & Soprano Saxophone, and Charlie Doggettâ Drums. Anyone acquainted with David Friesen's exceptional music quickly thinks of his creative universe. Ocean-deep in his sensitivity to the human spirit, Friesen is…
Jazzbird Nights: Russell Schmidt with Exit Strategy
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt with Exit Strategy! Featured artists include Russell Schmidtâ Piano & Vocals, Vince Kaufmannâ Tenor Saxophone, Mike Ozunaâ Guitar, Ben Hedquistâ Bass, and Rob Mooreâ Drums. Russell Schmidt takes the Jazzbird stage once more with his newest project, Exit Strategy. Leading a nimble, cohesive quintet through a…
Jazzbird Nights: TRAQ ATAQ
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWpkwgDZJmI Saturday, February 22nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes TRAQ ATAQ! Featured artists include Sam Trapchakâ Bass, Q Morrowâ Guitar, and Christian Colemanâ Drums. TRAQ ATAQ, a hard-hitting instrumental trio from NYC, returns to Arizona and Ravenscroft for a second time with a high-energy, captivating set. Known for their intricate and polished arrangements, this fully-formed band…
Jazzbird Nights: James Fernando Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcS_h6oMl3Y Friday, February 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio! Featured artists include James Fernandoâ Piano, Bailey Zickâ Bass, and Connor Sampleâ Drums. Experience the brilliance of Philly-based pianist James Fernando and his jazz trio, hailed as a âprodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso.â With a refreshing and modern approach to the classic piano…
Jazzbird Nights: Twin Tenors, The Record Release Show!
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxiFHlEUDf8&t=62s Friday, March 7th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Twin Tenors! Featured artists include Adam Robertsâ Tenor Saxophone, Dave Schmidtâ Tenor Saxophone, Dave Henningâ Piano, Ben Hedquistâ Bass, and Ryan Anthonyâ Drums. Adam Roberts and Dave Schmidt present Twin Tenors, a celebration of the tradition of tenor sax duets and battles. Adam and Dave have played…
Jazzbird Nights: Corner Pocket
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Corner Pocket! Featured artists include Chris Rossâ Bass, Adam Robertsâ Tenor Sax, Eric Rasmussenâ Alto Sax, Keith Kellyâ Bari Sax/Flute, Dave Henningâ Piano, Ryan Anthonyâ Drums. Corner Pocket presents the music of Charles Mingus. Join us for a heavy hitting night of luscious harmonies and hard bopping swing…
Jazzbird Nights: John Meier Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the John Meier Quartet! Featured artists include John Meierâ Guitar, Eric Rasmussenâ Tenor Saxophone, Jordan Tompkinsâ Drums, and Bailey Zickâ Bass. NYC guitarist, composer and arranger John Meier returns to his hometown PHX to present an evening of music written and inspired by Thelonius Monk featuring a cast…
Jazzbird Nights: Holly Pyle Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Pyle Quartet! Featured artists include Holly Pyleâ Vocals, Lamar Gainesâ Piano, Corcoran Holtâ Bass, and Rob Mooreâ Drums. Los Angeles-based Holly Pyle is a compulsively detail-oriented vocalist and songwriter. Her career in music thus far is marked by innovative approaches to vocal loop arranging, intense vulnerability…
Jazzbird Nights: Alyssa Allgood Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IioRSkgNpg Saturday, March 29th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Alyssa Allgood Quartet! Featured artists include Alyssa Allgoodâ Vocals, Arsen Nalbandianâ Piano, Ben Hedquistâ Bass, and Ryan Anthonyâ Drums. Named a âRising Star Female Vocalistâ in the 2024 Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll, vocalist and composer Alyssa Allgood stands out as a bold and compelling voice in…
Jazzbird Nights: Kenji Wagner
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 4th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kenji Wagner! Featured artists include Kenji Wagnerâ Trumpet, Other artistsâ TBA. Born and raised in Seattle, Kenji Wagner is a young trumpeter with a uniquely progressive approach to music and to the instrument. Joined by contemporaries in the Phoenix jazz scene, he will be performing a lovely set…
Jazzbird Nights: Joe Garcia & Friends
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 11th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Joe Garcia & Friends! Featured artists include Joe Garciaâ Percussion, Dom Moioâ Drums, Raul Yañezâ Piano, Todd Johnsonâ Bass, Andrew Grossâ Saxophone. Joe began playing drums and percussion at the age of 13 in the heavily Latin influenced city of Miami. With a professional career spanning over 30…
Jazzbird Nights: Tom Wakeling’s West by Northwest
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 25th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Tom Wakeling's West by Northwest! Featured artists include Tom Wakelingâ Bass, Jason Carderâ Trumpet, Angelo Versaceâ Piano, and Dom Moioâ Drums. West by Northwest brings together four highly acclaimed artists who have performed worldwide with a whoâs who of jazz. The band's live performances embrace jazzâ past, present,…