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…

There will be no Jazzbird Night held Friday, April 7th. We will be holding our Passion: A Good Friday Experience event on Friday, April 7th. We have 2 shows available at 4pm and 7pm in Ravenscroft Hall. This is a free event, but reservations are highly recommended. Visit this link to reserve your seats https://brushfire.com/ravenscroft/?search=passion 

There will be no Jazzbird Night held Friday, April 7th. We will be holding our Passion: A Good Friday Experience event on Friday, April 7th. We have 2 shows available at 4pm and 7pm in Ravenscroft Hall. This is a free event, but reservations are highly recommended. Visit this link to reserve your seats https://brushfire.com/ravenscroft/?search=passion 

Friday, April 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Tristan Lauzon Quintet. Featured artists include Tristan Lauzon–Bass, London Hack-Vocals, Eli Nelson-Guitar, Jack McCahan-Piano, Matt Storto-Drums. The Tristan Lauzon Quintet brings a fresh and…

Friday, April 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Tristan Lauzon Quintet. Featured artists include Tristan Lauzon–Bass, London Hack-Vocals, Eli Nelson-Guitar, Jack McCahan-Piano, Matt Storto-Drums. The Tristan Lauzon Quintet brings a fresh and…

Friday, April 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Bob Shimizu Quartet. Featured artists include Bob Shimizu–Guitar, Stanley Serrano-Bass/Vocals, Mike Florio-Drums, Iaonnis Goudelis-Keyboard/Piano. "Let's Get Together", Bob Shimizu's second solo release, is a…

Friday, April 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Bob Shimizu Quartet. Featured artists include Bob Shimizu–Guitar, Stanley Serrano-Bass/Vocals, Mike Florio-Drums, Iaonnis Goudelis-Keyboard/Piano. "Let's Get Together", Bob Shimizu's second solo release, is a…

Friday, April 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes BossaNova 77. Featured artists include Al Alabado–Vocals/Percussion, Ike Ramalho-Guitar, Chuck Leitner-Piano, Adrial Goldenthal-Bass, Emerson Laffey- Drums. BossaNova 77 has been performing Brazilian Bossa Nova Jazz…

Friday, April 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes BossaNova 77. Featured artists include Al Alabado–Vocals/Percussion, Ike Ramalho-Guitar, Chuck Leitner-Piano, Adrial Goldenthal-Bass, Emerson Laffey- Drums. BossaNova 77 has been performing Brazilian Bossa Nova Jazz…

Friday, 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…

Friday, 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…

Friday, May 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lauren Hooker & Friends. Featured artists include Lauren Hooker–Vocals & Piano, Dr. Clark Gibson-Sax & Flute, Howard Alden-Guitar, Mike King-Bass, Sheila Earley-Drums. New to the…

Friday, May 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lauren Hooker & Friends. Featured artists include Lauren Hooker–Vocals & Piano, Dr. Clark Gibson-Sax & Flute, Howard Alden-Guitar, Mike King-Bass, Sheila Earley-Drums. New to the…

Friday, May 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio. Featured artists include James Fernando–Piano, Connor Sample-Drums, Vince Theifain-Bass. Hailed as a “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,” James Fernando creates music that lies at the intersection of jazz, classical, and electronic music. He relies on his genre-expanding original compositions to deliver thought provoking…

Friday, May 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio. Featured artists include James Fernando–Piano, Connor Sample-Drums, Vince Theifain-Bass. Hailed as a “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,” James Fernando creates music that lies at the intersection of jazz, classical, and electronic music. He relies on his genre-expanding original compositions to deliver thought provoking…

Friday, May 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Joe Garcia & Friends. Featured artists include Joe Garcia–Percussion, Dom Moio-Drums, Todd Johnson-Bass, Andrew Gross-Saxophone, Benjamin Cortez-Piano. Joe Garcia is a highly acclaimed percussionist and a respected member of the Valley's music community. With decades of experience in the music industry, Joe Garcia has become a household name…

Friday, May 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Joe Garcia & Friends. Featured artists include Joe Garcia–Percussion, Dom Moio-Drums, Todd Johnson-Bass, Andrew Gross-Saxophone, Benjamin Cortez-Piano. Joe Garcia is a highly acclaimed percussionist and a respected member of the Valley's music community. With decades of experience in the music industry, Joe Garcia has become a household name…

Friday, June 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Channell with Special Guest Clark Gibson. Featured artists include Holly Channell–Drums, 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…

Friday, June 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Channell with Special Guest Clark Gibson. Featured artists include Holly Channell–Drums, 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…

Friday, June 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob Moore–Drums, Bailey Zick– Bass, Andy Margolis–Piano, Mike Ozuna–Guitar, Brice Winston–Tenor 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…

Friday, June 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob Moore–Drums, Bailey Zick– Bass, Andy Margolis–Piano, Mike Ozuna–Guitar, Brice Winston–Tenor 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…

Friday, June 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kimberly Weston and Beth Lederman. Featured artists include Kimberly Weston–Vocals & Violin, Beth Lederman– Keys & Piano, Mario Mendivil–Bass, Connor Sample–Drums, Natalie Gallatin– 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…

Friday, June 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kimberly Weston and Beth Lederman. Featured artists include Kimberly Weston–Vocals & Violin, Beth Lederman– Keys & Piano, Mario Mendivil–Bass, Connor Sample–Drums, Natalie Gallatin– 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…

Friday, June 23rd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuV to the Jazzbird stage. NuV (rhymes with “groovy”) is Russell’s latest creation, an intergenerational quintet featuring musicians from across the…

Friday, June 23rd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuV to the Jazzbird stage. NuV (rhymes with “groovy”) is Russell’s latest creation, an intergenerational quintet featuring musicians from across the…

Friday, June 30th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes We3 Featuring O.M.G. to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Renee Patrick–Vocals, Nicole Pesce–Piano/Keyboard, Suzanne Lansford–Violin/Vocals, Mel Brown–Bass, and Dowell Davis–Drums. 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…

Friday, June 30th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes We3 Featuring O.M.G. to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Renee Patrick–Vocals, Nicole Pesce–Piano/Keyboard, Suzanne Lansford–Violin/Vocals, Mel Brown–Bass, and Dowell Davis–Drums. 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…

*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 Tatum–Vocals, Claudia Maynes–Vocals, and Diana Lee–Vocals, Todd Chuba–Drums, Nicole Pesce–Piano, and John Murray–Bass. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible talent of Alice Tatum, a true music…

*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 Tatum–Vocals, Claudia Maynes–Vocals, and Diana Lee–Vocals, Todd Chuba–Drums, Nicole Pesce–Piano, and John Murray–Bass. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible talent of Alice Tatum, a true music…

Friday, September 8th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Ilya Dynov Trio Featuring Bill Cunliffe. Featured artists include Ilya Dynov–Drums, Bill Cunliffe–Piano, and Will Lyle–Bass. 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…

Friday, September 15th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Tommy Gearhart Quintet. Featured artists include Tommy Gearhart–Vocals, Kevin Ravellette–Piano, Angelo Versace–Piano, Chris Finet–Bass, Stanley Sorenson–Guitar, and Chase Ellison–Drums. 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.…

Friday, September 22nd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Folklore Quartet Featuring Max Beckman. Featured artists include Max Beckman–Bass, Alex Oliverio–Guitar, Bailey Zick–Strings, and Jordan Tompkins–Drums. 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…

Friday, September 29th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Jack Radavich Quintet. Featured artists include Jack Radavich–Bass, Jerry Donato–Tenor Saxophone, Dave Henning–Keys, John Lewis–Drums, and Neal Seroka–Guitar. 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…

Friday, October 6th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Corner Pocket Sextet. Featured artists include Chris Ross–Bass, Adam Roberts–Saxophone, Dennis Monce–Trumpet, Michael Lake–Trombone, Dave Henning–Piano, and Ryan Anthony–Drums. 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.…