WHAT TO EXPECT Hailed as a “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,” James Fernando leads his dynamic Philly-based jazz trio with a refreshing take on the piano trio format. Known…

WHAT TO EXPECT Steinway Artist Kelly Green transforms emotional experiences into whimsical jazz worlds. She plays and sings with the mysterious knowingness of someone who has felt deeply and returned…

WHAT TO EXPECT SARAH TOLAR & JASON CARDER PLAY SARAH VAUGHAN & CLIFFORD BROWN Acclaimed vocalist Sarah Tolar and trumpet virtuoso Jason Carder join forces to celebrate one of jazz’s…

WHAT TO EXPECT Experience the exhilarating sounds of Edu Ribeiro, a two-time Grammy Award–winning drummer and one of Brazil’s most electrifying musical forces. Hailing from São Paulo, Ribeiro brings his…

WHAT TO EXPECT Cutting-Edge Women in Jazz celebrates the rich and evolving musical landscape shaped by influential women from the early 1900s to today—honoring jazz giants such as Mary Lou…

WHAT TO EXPECT Ashley Pezzotti is a rising star in the New York jazz scene, blending the elegance, rhythmic sophistication, and infectious joy of the great jazz vocalists who came…

WHAT TO EXPECT Join Phoenix-based guitarist Jeff Libman for an evening of soulful, swinging organ trio jazz featuring organist Michael Kocour and drummer Jacob Eary. Together, they bring fresh takes…

WHAT TO EXPECT Experience the timeless music of the legendary Ray Brown Trio—a tribute to one of jazz’s most influential bassists and bandleaders. Ray Brown was not only a master…

WHAT TO EXPECT Matt Lennex and the Giants of Jazz make their Ravenscroft debut following a string of sold-out performances across the Valley. Led by 6’9” trombonist Matt Lennex, this…

WHAT TO EXPECT Kris Johnson is a trumpeter, composer, and educator based in Detroit. With contributions to six GRAMMY-nominated albums as a trumpeter and arranger, including the 2024 GRAMMY-winning Basie…

WHAT TO EXPECT Born in Havana, Cuba, José Marcos Crego Tamayo is a world-class pianist, composer, and producer whose vibrant career bridges Afro-Cuban roots and contemporary jazz. A graduate of…

WHAT TO EXPECT A true Jazzbird Nights fan favorite, O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) returns for another unforgettable performance! This all-star group—featuring the dynamic trio We3, Grammy Award-winning bassist Mel Brown,…

WHAT TO EXPECT Experience an evening with saxophonist Adam Roberts, one of Arizona’s most versatile and dynamic musicians. Blending jazz, funk, rock, and classical influences, Roberts brings a bold and…

WHAT TO EXPECT Led by MaryAnne Muglia, a jazz pianist, vocalist, and composer based in Arizona, the ensemble features a dynamic group of Arizona jazz musicians who bring a fresh,…

WHAT TO EXPECT Get ready for an unforgettable night of powerhouse vocals and timeless tunes as the legendary Francine Reed makes her return to the Jazzbird Stage. Known as “The…

WHAT TO EXPECT Mikailo Kasha is an award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader based in Miami, Florida. Currently considered to be among “the top 1% of bassists worldwide”, as stated by…