JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JACK RADAVICH QUINTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, September 29th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Jack Radavich Quintet. Featured artists include Jack Radavich–Bass, Jerry Donato–Tenor Saxophone, Dave Henning–Keys, John Lewis–Drums, and Neal Seroka–Guitar. Hailing from Chicago and now based in Phoenix, Jack Radavich has been an influential figure in the jazz scene for decades. With an impressive resume that includes collaborations with…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: CORNER POCKET SEXTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, October 6th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Corner Pocket Sextet. Featured artists include Chris Ross–Bass, Adam Roberts–Saxophone, Dennis Monce–Trumpet, Michael Lake–Trombone, Dave Henning–Piano, and Ryan Anthony–Drums. Step into a world of jazz brilliance as the Corner Pocket Sextet takes center stage to pay a soul-stirring homage to master composer and jazz titan, Wayne Shorter.…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: MIKI YAMANAKA TRIO
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, October 13th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Miki Yamanaka Trio. Featured artists include Miki Yamanaka–Piano, Tyrone Allen–Bass, and Jimmy Macbride–Drums. Join the captivating Miki Yamanaka Trio as they take center stage for the exciting CD release show of their latest masterpiece, "Shades Of Rainbow" (Cellar Music). Led by the exceptionally talented pianist and composer…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KRISTINA KOLLER
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, October 20th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kristina Koller. Featured artists include Kristina Koller–Vocals, Fima Chupakhin–Piano, James Robbins–Bass, and Cory Cox–Drums. Renowned jazz virtuoso Kristina Koller will showcase her exceptional artistry on the Jazzbird stage through an exclusive presentation of reimagined musical renditions by Great American Songbook composer, Cole Porter. Embracing a diverse range of Porter's…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT & nuVI
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, October 27th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuVI back to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Jesse Deems–Trumpet, Ethan Buck–Alto Sax, Brice Winston–Tenor Sax, Russell Schmidt–Piano, Scott Black–Bass, and Rob Moore–Drums. nuVI (rhymes with “groovy”) is Russell's latest creative venture, an intergenerational sextet featuring musicians from across the country. nuVI will perform a mix of…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KYLE NASSER & SIMONA PREMAZZI QUINTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Kyle Nasser & Simona Premazzi Quintet to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Kyle Nasser–Saxophone, Simona Premazzi–Piano, Kenji Wagner–Trumpet, Jay Sawyer–Drums, and Noah Garabedian–Bass. New York City based artists Simona Premazzi and Kyle Nasser have played together for nearly a decade, but in late 2021, they…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND JAZZ AMBASSADORS
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZJoin us for a SPECIAL Veterans Day edition of Jazzbird Nights on Friday, November 10th at 7:30pm, as we welcome the United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors to Ravenscroft Hall! The Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ELAINE DAME FEATURING THE BETH LEDERMAN TRIO
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, November 17th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Elaine Dame and the Beth Lederman Trio to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Elaine Dame–Vocals, Beth Lederman–Piano, Feliz Sainz–Bass, and Connor Sample–Drums. Elaine Dame is not just a singer; she's a captivating musical force that demands your attention. Hailed as a "jazz dynamo" by Time Out…