Jazzbird Nights
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: BossaNova 77
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes BossaNova 77. Featured artists include Al AlabadoâVocals/Percussion, Ike Ramalho-Guitar, Chuck Leitner-Piano, Adrial Goldenthal-Bass, Emerson Laffey- Drums. BossaNova 77 has been performing Brazilian Bossa Nova Jazz…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: BossaNova 77
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes BossaNova 77. Featured artists include Al AlabadoâVocals/Percussion, Ike Ramalho-Guitar, Chuck Leitner-Piano, Adrial Goldenthal-Bass, Emerson Laffey- Drums. BossaNova 77 has been performing Brazilian Bossa Nova Jazz…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TITO CARRILLO & THE VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 5th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes MSW's Valley Jazz Cooperative alongside guest artist Tito Carrillo and his Quintet. Featured artists (first set) include: VJC Senior Showcase Outstanding seniors from…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TITO CARRILLO & THE VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 5th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes MSW's Valley Jazz Cooperative alongside guest artist Tito Carrillo and his Quintet. Featured artists (first set) include: VJC Senior Showcase Outstanding seniors from…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: LAUREN HOOKER & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lauren Hooker & Friends. Featured artists include Lauren HookerâVocals & Piano, Dr. Clark Gibson-Sax & Flute, Howard Alden-Guitar, Mike King-Bass, Sheila Earley-Drums. New to the…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: LAUREN HOOKER & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lauren Hooker & Friends. Featured artists include Lauren HookerâVocals & Piano, Dr. Clark Gibson-Sax & Flute, Howard Alden-Guitar, Mike King-Bass, Sheila Earley-Drums. New to the…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JAMES FERNANDO TRIO
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio. Featured artists include James FernandoâPiano, Connor Sample-Drums, Vince Theifain-Bass. Hailed as a âprodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,â James…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JAMES FERNANDO TRIO
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio. Featured artists include James FernandoâPiano, Connor Sample-Drums, Vince Theifain-Bass. Hailed as a âprodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,â James…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JOE GARCIA & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Joe Garcia & Friends. Featured artists include Joe GarciaâPercussion, Dom Moio-Drums, Todd Johnson-Bass, Andrew Gross-Saxophone, Benjamin Cortez-Piano. Joe Garcia is a highly…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JOE GARCIA & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Joe Garcia & Friends. Featured artists include Joe GarciaâPercussion, Dom Moio-Drums, Todd Johnson-Bass, Andrew Gross-Saxophone, Benjamin Cortez-Piano. Joe Garcia is a highly…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: HOLLY CHANNELL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CLARK GIBSON
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Channell with Special Guest Clark Gibson. Featured artists include Holly ChannellâDrums, Clark Gibson-Saxophone, Claudia Bloom-Piano, Vince Thiefain-Bass. Holly Channell is a…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: HOLLY CHANNELL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CLARK GIBSON
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Channell with Special Guest Clark Gibson. Featured artists include Holly ChannellâDrums, Clark Gibson-Saxophone, Claudia Bloom-Piano, Vince Thiefain-Bass. Holly Channell is a drummer, composer and educator. She graduated with a Masters in Jazz Performance from ASU working under the direction of Lewis Nash. She will be headed…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ROB MOORE & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob MooreâDrums, Bailey Zickâ Bass, Andy MargolisâPiano, Mike OzunaâGuitar, Brice WinstonâTenor Sax. Rob Moore & Friends will present some of their favorite compositions from the hard bop era, along with classic jazz standards that have stood the test of time. The result…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ROB MOORE & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob MooreâDrums, Bailey Zickâ Bass, Andy MargolisâPiano, Mike OzunaâGuitar, Brice WinstonâTenor Sax. Rob Moore & Friends will present some of their favorite compositions from the hard bop era, along with classic jazz standards that have stood the test of time. The result…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KIMBERLY WESTON & BETH LEDERMAN
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kimberly Weston and Beth Lederman. Featured artists include Kimberly WestonâVocals & Violin, Beth Ledermanâ Keys & Piano, Mario MendivilâBass, Connor SampleâDrums, Natalie Gallatinâ Saxophone. Kimberly Weston's original music is a journey through the soul. Her sound is a captivating blend of R&B, jazz, and folk, delivering a raw…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KIMBERLY WESTON & BETH LEDERMAN
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kimberly Weston and Beth Lederman. Featured artists include Kimberly WestonâVocals & Violin, Beth Ledermanâ Keys & Piano, Mario MendivilâBass, Connor SampleâDrums, Natalie Gallatinâ Saxophone. Kimberly Weston's original music is a journey through the soul. Her sound is a captivating blend of R&B, jazz, and folk, delivering a raw…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT AND NUV
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 23rd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuV to the Jazzbird stage. NuV (rhymes with âgroovyâ) is Russellâs latest creation, an intergenerational quintet featuring musicians from across the country. Featured artists include Russell SchmidtâPiano, Stephanie TateiwaâAlto Sax, Brice WinstonâTenor Sax, Oliver GomezâBass, and Rob MooreâDrums. NuV will perform a mix of original compositions…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT AND NUV
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 23rd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuV to the Jazzbird stage. NuV (rhymes with âgroovyâ) is Russellâs latest creation, an intergenerational quintet featuring musicians from across the country. Featured artists include Russell SchmidtâPiano, Stephanie TateiwaâAlto Sax, Brice WinstonâTenor Sax, Oliver GomezâBass, and Rob MooreâDrums. NuV will perform a mix of original compositions…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 FEATURING O.M.G
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 30th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes We3 Featuring O.M.G. to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Renee PatrickâVocals, Nicole PesceâPiano/Keyboard, Suzanne LansfordâViolin/Vocals, Mel BrownâBass, and Dowell DavisâDrums. O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) Combines the talents of We3 along with Grammy Award winning Bass player Mel Brown, and internationally acclaimed drummer Dowell Davis. This special collaboration brings…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 FEATURING O.M.G
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 30th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes We3 Featuring O.M.G. to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Renee PatrickâVocals, Nicole PesceâPiano/Keyboard, Suzanne LansfordâViolin/Vocals, Mel BrownâBass, and Dowell DavisâDrums. O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) Combines the talents of We3 along with Grammy Award winning Bass player Mel Brown, and internationally acclaimed drummer Dowell Davis. This special collaboration brings…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ALICE TATUM
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States*This event is SOLD OUT* Friday, September 1st at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Alice Tatum to the Jazzbird stage to kick off our 2023-24 season! Featured artists include Alice TatumâVocals, Claudia MaynesâVocals, and Diana LeeâVocals, Todd ChubaâDrums, Nicole PesceâPiano, and John MurrayâBass. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible talent of Alice Tatum, a true music…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ALICE TATUM
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States*This event is SOLD OUT* Friday, September 1st at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Alice Tatum to the Jazzbird stage to kick off our 2023-24 season! Featured artists include Alice TatumâVocals, Claudia MaynesâVocals, and Diana LeeâVocals, Todd ChubaâDrums, Nicole PesceâPiano, and John MurrayâBass. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible talent of Alice Tatum, a true music…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ILYA DYNOV TRIO FEATURING BILL CUNLIFFE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, September 8th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Ilya Dynov Trio Featuring Bill Cunliffe. Featured artists include Ilya DynovâDrums, Bill CunliffeâPiano, and Will LyleâBass. Ilya Dynov is a sensational New York-based drummer and composer. Renowned as a virtuoso and hailed as a musical genius, he has garnered global acclaim from international press, leaving audiences awe-struck…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TOMMY GEARHART QUINTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, September 15th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Tommy Gearhart Quintet. Featured artists include Tommy GearhartâVocals, Kevin RavelletteâPiano, Angelo VersaceâPiano, Chris FinetâBass, Stanley SorensonâGuitar, and Chase EllisonâDrums. A sensitive yet powerful jazz vocalist who loves to sing ballads, Tommy Gearhart has developed his own sound as he explores the Great American Songbook and jazz standards.…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: FOLKLORE QUARTET – FEATURING MAX BECKMAN
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, September 22nd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Folklore Quartet Featuring Max Beckman. Featured artists include Max BeckmanâBass, Alex OliverioâGuitar, Bailey ZickâStrings, and Jordan TompkinsâDrums. The "Folklore Quartet" is a talented group of valley natives whose unique blend of American folk music, jazz, and avant-garde creates an immersive experience. Their dynamic approach to improvisation breathes…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JACK RADAVICH QUINTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, September 29th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Jack Radavich Quintet. Featured artists include Jack RadavichâBass, Jerry DonatoâTenor Saxophone, Dave HenningâKeys, John LewisâDrums, and Neal SerokaâGuitar. 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, AZ, United StatesFriday, October 6th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Corner Pocket Sextet. Featured artists include Chris RossâBass, Adam RobertsâSaxophone, Dennis MonceâTrumpet, Michael LakeâTrombone, Dave HenningâPiano, and Ryan AnthonyâDrums. 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: KRISTINA KOLLER
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, October 20th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kristina Koller. Featured artists include Kristina KollerâVocals, Fima ChupakhinâPiano, James RobbinsâBass, and Cory CoxâDrums. 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, AZ, United StatesFriday, October 27th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuVI back to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Jesse DeemsâTrumpet, Ethan BuckâAlto Sax, Brice WinstonâTenor Sax, Russell SchmidtâPiano, Scott BlackâBass, and Rob MooreâDrums. nuVI (rhymes with âgroovyâ) 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, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Kyle Nasser & Simona Premazzi Quintet to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Kyle NasserâSaxophone, Simona PremazziâPiano, Kenji WagnerâTrumpet, Jay SawyerâDrums, and Noah GarabedianâBass. 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, AZ, United StatesJoin 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: THE BETH LEDERMAN TRIO FEATURING STEVEN POWELL
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 17th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes The Beth Lederman Trio Featuring Steven Powell to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Steven PowellâVocals, Beth LedermanâPiano, Feliz SainzâBass, and Connor SampleâDrums. This band mixes the playful creativity and integrityâŻfound at the heart of jazz with standards, Latin rhythms, and good solid grooves. Joining Beth Lederman on…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ELAINE DAME FEATURING THE BETH LEDERMAN TRIO
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 17th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Elaine Dame and the Beth Lederman Trio to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Elaine DameâVocals, Beth LedermanâPiano, Feliz SainzâBass, and Connor SampleâDrums. 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…
NO JAZZBIRD NIGHTS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThere will be no Jazzbird Nights performance on Friday, November 24th, as we are closed to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Jazzbird Nights will be back next week, December 1st at 7:30pm with the incredible Margherita Fava Trio- we hope to see you there! Reservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the âGet Ticketsâ button above…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: MARGHERITA FAVA QUARTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 1st at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Margherita Fava Quartet to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Margherita Fava- Piano, Emiliano Lasansky- Bass, and John Davis- Drums. Margherita Fava's musical odyssey spans continents and genres. Hailing from Follina, Italy, she relocated to the USA in 2016, embarking on an incredible journey in jazz.…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: DMITRI MATHENY GROUP
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 8th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Dmitri Matheny Group back to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Dmitri Matheny- Flugelhorn, Lamar Gaines- Piano, Chris Finet- Bass, and Dom Moio- Drums. The Dmitri Matheny Group, "An all-star jazz band featuring some of the most accomplished musicians in the western United Statesâ- All About…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TRAQ ATAQ
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 15th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes TRAQ ATAQ to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Sam Trapchak-Bass, Q Morrow-Guitar, and Christian Coleman-Drums. Join us for an electrifying evening with TRAQ ATAQ, a dynamic guitar-centric trio hailing from the heart of NYC. Led by the incomparable bassist Sam Trapchak and virtuoso guitarist Q Morrow,…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 22nd at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes We3 & Friends to the Jazzbird stage for the last Jazzbird Night of 2023! Featured artists include Nicole Pesce- Piano, Renee Patrick- Vocals, Suzanne Lansford- Violin, Sheila Early-Drums, and Mel Brown- Electric Bass. We3 showcases the exquisite vocal stylings of Renee Patrick, complemented by virtuosic pianist Nicole…
NO JAZZBIRD NIGHTS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThere will be no Jazzbird Nights performance on Friday, December 29th, as we are closed to celebrate the Christmas holiday. Jazzbird Nights will be back next week, January 5th at 7pm with Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & Friends- we hope to see you there! Reservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the âGet Ticketsâ…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & Friends
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, January 5th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & Friends to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Delphine Cortez- Vocals, Joel Robin- Piano, other musicians TBD. Delphine Cortez, a renowned vocalist, launched her career in Chicago's top jazz clubs before becoming a sought-after artist in the Greater Phoenix market in the…