Jazzbird Nights
Jazzbird Nights: Michael Weiss Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Michael Weiss Trio. Featured artists include Michael WeissâPiano, Ben Hedquistâ Bass, and Sam Russoâ Drums. For over four decades, pianist, composer, educator and bandleader Michael Weiss has enjoyed a formidable career working in the bands of a who's who of jazz legends: Johnny Griffin, Art Farmer, George Coleman, the…
Jazzbird Nights: GEORGE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSaturday, April 20th, from 7:30-8:30pm, Jazzbird welcomes GEORGE for a SPECIAL and unique Saturday evening event! Featured artists include Anna WebberâTenor Saxophone & Flute, Chiquita MagicâKeyboards & Vocals, Sarah Rossyâ Keyboards & Vocals, and John Hollenbeckâ Drums. From the Greek name Georgios, which was derived from the Greek word georgos meaning "farmer, earthworker", itself derived from the elements…
Jazzbird Nights: West by Northwest
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes West by Northwest. Featured artists include Tom WakelingâBass, Angelo Versaceâ Piano, Jason Carderâ Trumpet, and Dom Moioâ Drums. West by Northwest brings together four highly acclaimed artists who have performed worldwide with a whoâs who of jazz. The band's live performances embrace jazzâ past, present, and future, with a great chemistry…
Jazzbird Nights: VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE FEATURING JOHN WOJCIECHOWSKI (BENEFIT FOR HART PANTRY)
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes MSWâs Valley Jazz Cooperative alongside guest artist John Wojciechowski (Benefit for HART Pantry). Featured artists (first set) include: VJCÂ Senior Showcase Outstanding seniors from MSWâs Valley Jazz Cooperative program perform combo jazz alongside guest artist John Wojciechowski and leading area jazz musicians. Featured artists (second set) include: John Wojciechowski…
Jazzbird Nights: Rob Moore & Friends
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 10th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob Mooreâ Drums, Ioannis Goudelisâ Piano/Keys, Max Beckmanâ Bass, and Liam Connorâ Trumpet. Get ready to swing and join Rob Moore & Friends on a musical journey through the hard bop era and beyond. Whether you're a lifelong jazz fan or new to…
Jazzbird Nights: Bijan Taghavi Trio ft. Luther Hughes & Dom Moio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Bijan Taghavi Trio Featuring Luther Hughes & Dom Moio. Featured artists include Bijan Taghaviâ Piano, Luther Hughesâ Bass, and Dom Moioâ Drums. Bijan Taghavi is one of the most in-demand pianists of his generation and among the leading voices in jazz piano education. As a leader, the Bijan Taghavi Trio…
Jazzbird Nights: Arsen Nalbandian Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Arsen Nalbandian Trio for their album release concert! Featured artists include Arsen Nalbandianâ Piano, Kenji Wagnerâ Bass, and Micah Mirandaâ Drums. The Arsen Nalbandian Trio is a local jazz piano trio featuring Kenji Wagner on bass and Micah Miranda on drums. The trio will be presenting original arrangements of Great…
Jazzbird Nights: RaĂșl Yañez and Zona Libre
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 31st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes RaĂșl Yañez and Zona Libre. Featured artists include RaĂșl Yañezâ Piano, Xavier Yañezâ Bass, Tony Valenzuelaâ Congas, and Adam Clarkâ Drums. Join us for a wonderful evening with RaĂșl Yañez and Zona Libre, a dynamic ensemble led by the talented pianist and educator RaĂșl Yañez. Born and raised in Silver City, New…
Jazzbird Nights: Or Bareket Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSaturday, June 1st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Or Bareket Quartet. Featured artists include Or Bareketâ Bass, Godwin Louisâ Saxophone, Jeremy Correnâ Piano, and Savannah Harrisâ Drums. Born in Jerusalem to parents of Moroccan, Iraqi, Argentinian, and Eastern European descent, raised between Buenos-Aires and Tel-Aviv, and based out of Brooklyn since 2011, Or Bareket is one of the…
Jazzbird Nights: Natalie Gallatin Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 7th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Natalie Gallatin Quintet. Featured artists include Natalie Gallatinâ Saxophone, Arsen Nalbandianâ Piano, Ray Lebertâ Guitar, Corcoran Holtâ Bass, and Lewis Nashâ Drums. Natalie is a saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator, recording artist, and activist based in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a 21st century torch-bearer for the performance, education, and re-evaluation of…
Jazzbird Nights: Rosetta Verde Flamenco Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rosetta Verde Flamenco Trio feat. Shea Marshall and Martin Gaxiola. Featured artists include Emerson Laffeyâ Drums/Cajon, Kris Hillâ Guitar, Adrian Goldenthalâ Bass, Shea Marshallâ Piano/Sax/Harmonica/Clarinet/Accordian/Flute, and Martin Gaxiolaâ Dancer. Rosetta Verde met years ago in Jazz ensemble at ASU. They formed a funk/fusion band that they dubbed Green Rosetta. Later, members…
Jazzbird Nights: Roots of Unity
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Roots of Unity. Featured artists include Alex Yuwenâ Piano, Kenji Wagnerâ Guitar, Max Beckmanâ Bass, and TBAâ Drums. Congratulations to Ahmad Jamal, Igor Stravinsky, and T. R. Mahalingam on the birth of their beautiful newborn baby: Roots of Unity.  The godfather?  Composer Alex Yuwen. In mathematics, roots of unity are complex…
Jazzbird Nights: Tjader Project
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Tjader Project for the very LAST Jazzbird Nights Performance of our 2023-24 season! Featured artists include Joe Garciaâ Percussion, Brett Reedâ Vibraphone, Scott Zimmerâ Saxophone/Flute, Ted Sistrunkâ Bass, and John Lewisâ Drums. Join us to witness Tjader Project- a tribute to the late great Cal Tjader, vibraphonist, band leader and composer, who…