Friday, November 11th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Chris Ross on Bass, Dave Henning on Piano, Adam Roberts on Alto & Tenor Sax, and Ryan Anthony on Drums. Headliner Chris Ross finds his greatest satisfaction and passion within teaching and performing jazz. Bringing his training in Orff-Schulwerk, Jazz and Classical compositions with him, Chris is…

Friday, November 11th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Chris Ross on Bass, Dave Henning on Piano, Adam Roberts on Alto & Tenor Sax, and Ryan Anthony on Drums. Headliner Chris Ross finds his greatest satisfaction and passion within teaching and performing jazz. Bringing his training in Orff-Schulwerk, Jazz and Classical compositions with him, Chris is…

Friday, November 18th, the Jazzbird stage will once again showcase the Benjamin Cortez Quartet for this very special performance that you won’t want to miss. Featured artists include: Benjamin Cortez- Piano, Natalie Gallatin- Tenor Saxophone,  Jacob Eary- Drums. Headliner Ben Cortez delivers a great show! As a multi-instrumental musician, he breathes fresh life into the…

Friday, November 18th, the Jazzbird stage will once again showcase the Benjamin Cortez Quartet for this very special performance that you won’t want to miss. Featured artists include: Benjamin Cortez- Piano, Natalie Gallatin- Tenor Saxophone,  Jacob Eary- Drums. Headliner Ben Cortez delivers a great show! As a multi-instrumental musician, he breathes fresh life into the…

Friday, November 25th, Jazzbird Nights will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving weekend. Please join us next week on Friday, December 2nd, for the Russell Schmidt Quartet at 7:00 PM.

Friday, November 25th, Jazzbird Nights will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving weekend. Please join us next week on Friday, December 2nd, for the Russell Schmidt Quartet at 7:00 PM.

Friday, December 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Russell Schmidt Quartet. Featuring artists Russell Schmidt-Piano, Brice Winston-Saxophone, Vince Thiefain-Bass, Ryan Anthony-Drums. Pianist Russell Schmidt returns to Jazzbird with his eponymous quartet, presenting a wide-ranging program that will feature fresh takes on popular standards as well as original compositions. Three outstanding collaborators will join him on stage: Brice Winston…

Friday, December 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Russell Schmidt Quartet. Featuring artists Russell Schmidt-Piano, Brice Winston-Saxophone, Vince Thiefain-Bass, Ryan Anthony-Drums. Pianist Russell Schmidt returns to Jazzbird with his eponymous quartet, presenting a wide-ranging program that will feature fresh takes on popular standards as well as original compositions. Three outstanding collaborators will join him on stage: Brice Winston…

Friday, December 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Bob Ravenscroft Trio. Featuring artists Bob Ravenscroft-Piano, Max Beckman-Bass, Rob Moore-Drums.  We are proud to welcome our Founder, Bob Ravenscroft, back to the Jazzbird stage to play and share his gifts with us. This will be an unforgettable evening you don’t want to miss! Bob is a…

Friday, December 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Bob Ravenscroft Trio. Featuring artists Bob Ravenscroft-Piano, Max Beckman-Bass, Rob Moore-Drums.  We are proud to welcome our Founder, Bob Ravenscroft, back to the Jazzbird stage to play and share his gifts with us. This will be an unforgettable evening you don’t want to miss! Bob is a…

Friday, December 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird stage will showcase Sonrisa. Featuring artists Vince Thiefain-Bass, Adam Robert-Saxophone, Scott Sadlon-Drums.  Led by drummer and headliner Scott Sadlon, Sonrisa is a collective of some of the most talented jazz musicians in the Phoenix area. Named after the Spanish word for “Smile” the group brings a joyful energy to its…

Friday, December 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird stage will showcase Sonrisa. Featuring artists Vince Thiefain-Bass, Adam Robert-Saxophone, Scott Sadlon-Drums.  Led by drummer and headliner Scott Sadlon, Sonrisa is a collective of some of the most talented jazz musicians in the Phoenix area. Named after the Spanish word for “Smile” the group brings a joyful energy to its…

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Ravenscroft! Friday, December 23rd & 30th, Jazzbird Nights will be closed in celebration of the Christmas and New Year holiday season.  We hope you will enjoy this time with your family, loved ones and special friends as we close out the year 2022. We look forward to seeing you…

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Ravenscroft! Friday, December 23rd & 30th, Jazzbird Nights will be closed in celebration of the Christmas and New Year holiday season.  We hope you will enjoy this time with your family, loved ones and special friends as we close out the year 2022. We look forward to seeing you…

Jazzbird Nights kicks of the New Year with Ioannis Goudelis! Friday, January 6th, at 7:00 pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes THE STANDARDS TRIO. Featured artists include: Ioannis Goudelis - Piano, Chris Finet - Bass, Rob Moore - Drums.  Headliner Ioannis Goudelis is a gifted composer and pianist who was born and raised in Greece.  Ioannis started…

Jazzbird Nights kicks of the New Year with Ioannis Goudelis! Friday, January 6th, at 7:00 pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes THE STANDARDS TRIO. Featured artists include: Ioannis Goudelis - Piano, Chris Finet - Bass, Rob Moore - Drums.  Headliner Ioannis Goudelis is a gifted composer and pianist who was born and raised in Greece.  Ioannis started…

Friday, January 13th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird stage will showcase the Tom Wakeling Quintet, presenting a tribute to The Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet. Performing in the quintet is a roster of first-class artists that have played in Jazzbird previously with other groups and are familiar faces to our audience. We invite you to come and see Tom Wakeling-Bass, Jason…

Friday, January 13th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird stage will showcase the Tom Wakeling Quintet, presenting a tribute to The Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet. Performing in the quintet is a roster of first-class artists that have played in Jazzbird previously with other groups and are familiar faces to our audience. We invite you to come and see Tom Wakeling-Bass, Jason…

Friday, January 20th, at 7:00pm, the Jazzbird stage welcomes Rachel Eckroth, a world-class pianist, vocalist, keyboardist, composer, producer, arranger, band leader and more.  Joining Rachel for this one-of-a-kind show will be our very own Rob Moore on Drums, and Chris Finet on Bass.  Don't miss this one! Eckroth can lead with a bold vision or accompany with…

Friday, January 20th, at 7:00pm, the Jazzbird stage welcomes Rachel Eckroth, a world-class pianist, vocalist, keyboardist, composer, producer, arranger, band leader and more.  Joining Rachel for this one-of-a-kind show will be our very own Rob Moore on Drums, and Chris Finet on Bass.  Don't miss this one! Eckroth can lead with a bold vision or accompany with…

Friday, January 27th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Adam Roberts and Dave Schmidt "Twin Tenors". Featured artists include Adam Roberts-Saxophone, Dave Schmidt-Saxophone, Dave Henning-Piano, Ben Hedquist-Bass, Ryan Anthony-Drums.  Adam Roberts & Dave Schmidt celebrate the legacy of the tenor saxophone playing bebop, hard bop, modal jazz, and modern tunes destined to become classics. Enjoy some great…

Friday, January 27th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Adam Roberts and Dave Schmidt "Twin Tenors". Featured artists include Adam Roberts-Saxophone, Dave Schmidt-Saxophone, Dave Henning-Piano, Ben Hedquist-Bass, Ryan Anthony-Drums.  Adam Roberts & Dave Schmidt celebrate the legacy of the tenor saxophone playing bebop, hard bop, modal jazz, and modern tunes destined to become classics. Enjoy some great…

Friday, February 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Eric Rasmussen Quintet. Featured artists including Eric Rasmussen-Alto Saxophone, Vince Kaufman-Tenor Saxophone, Ray Lebert-Guitar, Ben Hedquist-Bass, Connor Sample-Drums.  Saxophonist/Composer Eric Rasmussen relocated to the Phoenix area in the summer of 2007. The California native spent the last ten years playing and teaching in New York City where…

Friday, February 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Eric Rasmussen Quintet. Featured artists including Eric Rasmussen-Alto Saxophone, Vince Kaufman-Tenor Saxophone, Ray Lebert-Guitar, Ben Hedquist-Bass, Connor Sample-Drums.  Saxophonist/Composer Eric Rasmussen relocated to the Phoenix area in the summer of 2007. The California native spent the last ten years playing and teaching in New York City where…

Friday, February 10th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes David Friesen Circle 3 Trio featuring artists David Friesen-Hemage Bass, Joe Manis-Tenor, Soprano Saxophone, Charlie Doggett-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 compassionate and his music founded on integrity and the pursuit…

Friday, February 10th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes David Friesen Circle 3 Trio featuring artists David Friesen-Hemage Bass, Joe Manis-Tenor, Soprano Saxophone, Charlie Doggett-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 compassionate and his music founded on integrity and the pursuit…

Friday, February 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes back Dmitri Matheny Group. Featured artists include Dmitri Matheny- Flugelhorn, Brice Winston-Tenor Saxophone, Lamar Gaines-Piano, Chris Finet-Bass, Pete Swan-Drums.  Celebrated for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, American musician Dmitri Matheny has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review…

Friday, February 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes back Dmitri Matheny Group. Featured artists include Dmitri Matheny- Flugelhorn, Brice Winston-Tenor Saxophone, Lamar Gaines-Piano, Chris Finet-Bass, Pete Swan-Drums.  Celebrated for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, American musician Dmitri Matheny has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review…

Friday, February 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes TrioGram featuring artists Will Lyle - Bass, Bijan Taghavi - Piano, and Lewis Nash - Drums. TrioGram is a project fronted by bassist and composer Will Lyle. The group aims to maintain a cutting edge sensibility combined with a respect for the many eras of jazz. They are equally influenced…

Friday, February 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes TrioGram featuring artists Will Lyle - Bass, Bijan Taghavi - Piano, and Lewis Nash - Drums. TrioGram is a project fronted by bassist and composer Will Lyle. The group aims to maintain a cutting edge sensibility combined with a respect for the many eras of jazz. They are equally influenced…

Friday, March 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Ben Hedquist Quartet. Featured artists include Ben Hedquist–Bass, Mike Kocour-Piano, Jeff Libman-Guitar, Ryan Anthony-Drums. Bassist and composer, Ben Hedquist has become one of the Valley’s most in-demand bassists. He performs frequently with Phoenix-based musicians such as Michael Kocour, Jeff Libman, Eric Rasmussen, Keith Kelly, Adam Roberts, and Dom Moio.…

Friday, March 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Ben Hedquist Quartet. Featured artists include Ben Hedquist–Bass, Mike Kocour-Piano, Jeff Libman-Guitar, Ryan Anthony-Drums. Bassist and composer, Ben Hedquist has become one of the Valley’s most in-demand bassists. He performs frequently with Phoenix-based musicians such as Michael Kocour, Jeff Libman, Eric Rasmussen, Keith Kelly, Adam Roberts, and Dom Moio.…

Friday, March 10th, at 7:00 pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes We3 + Friends. Featured artists include: Renee Grant Patrick-Vocals Nicole Pesce-Piano, Suzanne Landsford-Violin & Vocals, Sheila Earley-Drums, Rich Kniss-Guitar/Bass. We3 are excited to return to Ravenscroft! Headliner Renee Patrick has connected with individuals and crowds with her voice and music over the past decade in the Valley. Her music is shockingly…

Friday, March 10th, at 7:00 pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes We3 + Friends. Featured artists include: Renee Grant Patrick-Vocals Nicole Pesce-Piano, Suzanne Landsford-Violin & Vocals, Sheila Earley-Drums, Rich Kniss-Guitar/Bass. We3 are excited to return to Ravenscroft! Headliner Renee Patrick has connected with individuals and crowds with her voice and music over the past decade in the Valley. Her music is shockingly…

Friday, March 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Dr. Jesse McGuire. Featured artists include Dr. Jesse McGuire–Trumpet, Flugelhorn, vocals, Adam Clark-Drums, Mike King-Bass, Arsen Nalbandian-Piano. Headliner Dr. Jesse McGuire is an Emmy award winning trumpet player and star vocalist. He held the position of “Lead Trumpet” in the world’s most prestigious jazz big band, “The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra”…

Friday, March 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Dr. Jesse McGuire. Featured artists include Dr. Jesse McGuire–Trumpet, Flugelhorn, vocals, Adam Clark-Drums, Mike King-Bass, Arsen Nalbandian-Piano. Headliner Dr. Jesse McGuire is an Emmy award winning trumpet player and star vocalist. He held the position of “Lead Trumpet” in the world’s most prestigious jazz big band, “The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra”…

Friday, March 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Dominic Amato & Friends All Star Jam. Featured artists include Dominic Amato–Saxophone & EWI, Mark Lettieri-Guitar, Kirk Covington-Drums, Adam Nitti-Bass, Quinn Johnson-Piano/Keyboard. This will be an incredible night of jazz, funk, fusion & improvisation by Dominic Amato and his amazingly talented friends! Some of their remarkable professional Jazz experience include: Dominic…

Friday, March 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Dominic Amato & Friends All Star Jam. Featured artists include Dominic Amato–Saxophone & EWI, Mark Lettieri-Guitar, Kirk Covington-Drums, Adam Nitti-Bass, Quinn Johnson-Piano/Keyboard. This will be an incredible night of jazz, funk, fusion & improvisation by Dominic Amato and his amazingly talented friends! Some of their remarkable professional Jazz experience include: Dominic…

Friday, March 31st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes ZAZU West. Featured artists include Mike Fowler–Lead Guitar, Ryan Vance-Rhythm Guitar, Constance Genter-Vocals, Vincent Thiefain-Bass, Jeff Quamo-Clarinet, Allen Ames-Violin. ZAZU West is Phoenix's premier ensemble dedicated to Gypsy Jazz, the style devoted to the legacy of guitar legend Django Reinhardt. Whether playing the dozens of iconic Django compositions, traditional and…

Friday, March 31st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes ZAZU West. Featured artists include Mike Fowler–Lead Guitar, Ryan Vance-Rhythm Guitar, Constance Genter-Vocals, Vincent Thiefain-Bass, Jeff Quamo-Clarinet, Allen Ames-Violin. ZAZU West is Phoenix's premier ensemble dedicated to Gypsy Jazz, the style devoted to the legacy of guitar legend Django Reinhardt. Whether playing the dozens of iconic Django compositions, traditional and…