Jazzbird Nights
Jazzbird Nights: Ashley Pezzotti Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT 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 before her. Just in her 20s, Pezzotti has already made her mark, touring and recording with jazz legends like Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at…
Jazzbird Nights: Jeff Libman Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT 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 on standards, popular songs, and originals—drawing on classic organ trio traditions while delivering a sound that’s unmistakably their own. Libman, praised as “a sensitive guitarist…
Jazzbird Nights: Chris Ross Corner Pocket Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT 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 of the upright bass, but also a visionary musician, composer, and innovator whose impact on jazz remains unmatched. This performance celebrates his legacy with fresh…
Jazzbird Nights: Kris Johnson
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT 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 Swings the Blues by the Count Basie Orchestra, Kris is a recognized force in the industry. His career highlights include touring globally as a member…
Jazzbird Nights: Marcos Crego
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT 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 the Amadeo Roldán Music School and son of legendary trumpeter José Miguel Crego “El Greco,” Tamayo has performed with renowned groups including Klimax, Los Dan,…
Jazzbird Nights: We3 featuring O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre)
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT 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, and internationally acclaimed drummer Dowell Davis—delivers a genre-defying experience that blends everything from Bluegrass to jazz, and classical to country. Known for their incredible chemistry…
Jazzbird Nights: Running from Bears plays the Music of Charles Mingus
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Adventurous Arizona-native band Running from Bears takes on the venerable music and history of Arizona's greatest jazz bassist and composer, Charles Mingus. The Bears will be covering most of his career, from songs rooted in the work of Duke Ellington, to lush ballads, to hard-driving post bop, and energetic, layered themes with overtones of…
Jazzbird Nights: Maryanne Muglia
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT 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, collaborative energy to the stage. Drawing inspiration from Duke Ellington, Blossom Dearie, James Moody, Ella Fitzgerald, Esperanza Spalding, and other jazz greats, they bring an…
Jazzbird Nights: Francine Reed
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT 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 Queen of the Blues,” Francine brings her signature soul, sass, and show-stopping presence to the stage, performing favorites like “Wild Women Don’t Get the Blues,”…
Jazzbird Nights: Mikailo Kasha Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT 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 Scotty Barnhart of the Count Basie Orchestra, Kasha is a dynamic bandleader, versatile sideman, and a prodigious voice on both upright and electric bass. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql47FBr_KVc…