Friday, September 23rd, at 7:00 pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Second Life Trio with Lucas Pino. Featured artists include: Alex Goodman-Guitar, Lucas Pino-Saxophone, Manuel Valera-Piano, and Jimmy MacBride-Drums. Headliner artist Alex Goodman is a native of Toronto, Canada and is hailed among the most promising talents of his jazz generation. Since moving to New York in…

Friday, September 23rd, at 7:00 pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Second Life Trio with Lucas Pino. Featured artists include: Alex Goodman-Guitar, Lucas Pino-Saxophone, Manuel Valera-Piano, and Jimmy MacBride-Drums. Headliner artist Alex Goodman is a native of Toronto, Canada and is hailed among the most promising talents of his jazz generation. Since moving to New York in…

Friday, September 30th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Nuance Jazz featuring artists Jackie Lopez-Vocals, Devon Bridgewater-Violin & Trumpet, Dan Sieckman-Guitar, Selwyn Reams-Bass, Emerson Laffey-Drums. Headliner Jackie Lopez captivates her audience with her soulful and sultry voice. As a strong, talented vintage jazz singer, she provides a performance full of old Hollywood sparkle and glam. Gear…

Friday, September 30th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Nuance Jazz featuring artists Jackie Lopez-Vocals, Devon Bridgewater-Violin & Trumpet, Dan Sieckman-Guitar, Selwyn Reams-Bass, Emerson Laffey-Drums. Headliner Jackie Lopez captivates her audience with her soulful and sultry voice. As a strong, talented vintage jazz singer, she provides a performance full of old Hollywood sparkle and glam. Gear…

As part of a weekend-long celebration of all things jazz piano, Ravenscroft is delighted to present trio sets by two of the esteemed adjudicators for the 2022 Bob Ravenscroft International Jazz Piano Competition: George W. Russell, Jr. and Miki Yamanaka. The opening set (7:00 p.m.) features George W. Russell, Jr. at the piano, supported by bassist…

As part of a weekend-long celebration of all things jazz piano, Ravenscroft is delighted to present trio sets by two of the esteemed adjudicators for the 2022 Bob Ravenscroft International Jazz Piano Competition: George W. Russell, Jr. and Miki Yamanaka. The opening set (7:00 p.m.) features George W. Russell, Jr. at the piano, supported by bassist…

Friday, October 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge is graced with the presence of one of our own, Bob Ravenscroft.  Featured artists including Rob Moore-Drums, Max Beckman-Bass.  It is always a special treat to hear Bob Ravenscroft play, especially in the beautiful Ravenscroft facility which he envisioned years ago and which opened in October 2021.  We…

Friday, October 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge is graced with the presence of one of our own, Bob Ravenscroft.  Featured artists including Rob Moore-Drums, Max Beckman-Bass.  It is always a special treat to hear Bob Ravenscroft play, especially in the beautiful Ravenscroft facility which he envisioned years ago and which opened in October 2021.  We…

Friday, October 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Phoenix Women Jazz Collective. Featuring artists Mary Petrich-Saxophones, Claudia Bloom-Piano, Holy Channell-Drums, Bailey Zick-Bass.  Headliner Mary Petrich is a saxophonist and educator who has an abiding love for freestyle improvisation. Her desire to push the boundaries has led to several projects and collaborations. When she’s not on…

Friday, October 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Phoenix Women Jazz Collective. Featuring artists Mary Petrich-Saxophones, Claudia Bloom-Piano, Holy Channell-Drums, Bailey Zick-Bass.  Headliner Mary Petrich is a saxophonist and educator who has an abiding love for freestyle improvisation. Her desire to push the boundaries has led to several projects and collaborations. When she’s not on…

Friday, October 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Raúl Yáñez & Zona Libre to the stage for the first time in Ravenscroft.  Zona Libre features Raúl Yáñez-Piano, Keys & Vocal, Xavier Yáñez-Bass & Vocals, Adam Clark-Drums, Tony Valenzuela-Congas. Join us for a lively evening of Latin Jazz and Salsa, blended with Mambo, Descarga, Cha Cha,…

Friday, October 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Raúl Yáñez & Zona Libre to the stage for the first time in Ravenscroft.  Zona Libre features Raúl Yáñez-Piano, Keys & Vocal, Xavier Yáñez-Bass & Vocals, Adam Clark-Drums, Tony Valenzuela-Congas. Join us for a lively evening of Latin Jazz and Salsa, blended with Mambo, Descarga, Cha Cha,…

Friday, November 4th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Alice Tatum on vocals, Dave Baradic on Piano, Jon Murray on Bass, and Todd Chuba on Drums. Alice Tatum is an award winning and critically acclaimed singer who has been a fixture on the Phoenix music scene for more than 30 years. She is an accomplished jazz vocalist,…

Friday, November 4th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Alice Tatum on vocals, Dave Baradic on Piano, Jon Murray on Bass, and Todd Chuba on Drums. Alice Tatum is an award winning and critically acclaimed singer who has been a fixture on the Phoenix music scene for more than 30 years. She is an accomplished jazz vocalist,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 &…

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 &…

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…

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…

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…

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…