Jazzbird Nights

Jazzbird is a first-class jazz lounge which hosts music from popular and up & coming local musicians accompanied by a fine selection of wine, local craft beers and catered meals for purchase. Jazzbird Nights occur every Friday evening with performances beginning at 7:00 PM on the Jazzbird stage.

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Dan Delaney Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

On Friday, September 16th, at 7:00 PM Jazzbird welcomes the Dan Delaney Quartet for their first performance at Ravenscroft. Joining Dan are his talented friends John Lewis-Drums and Chris Stewart-Alto Saxophone, Ted Sistrunk-Bass. Originally from Boston, now residing in Cave Creek, AZ, Dan is a highly regarded pianist, entrepreneur, author, artist for Earthworks Professional Microphone Systems and dedicated…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Dan Delaney Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

On Friday, September 16th, at 7:00 PM Jazzbird welcomes the Dan Delaney Quartet for their first performance at Ravenscroft. Joining Dan are his talented friends John Lewis-Drums and Chris Stewart-Alto Saxophone, Ted Sistrunk-Bass. Originally from Boston, now residing in Cave Creek, AZ, Dan is a highly regarded pianist, entrepreneur, author, artist for Earthworks Professional Microphone Systems and dedicated…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Second Life Trio with Alex Goodman, featuring Lucas Pino

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Second Life Trio with Alex Goodman, featuring Lucas Pino

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Nuance Jazz, featuring Jackie Lopez

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Nuance Jazz, featuring Jackie Lopez

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Jazz Piano Celebration, featuring George W. Russell, Jr. and Miki Yamanaka

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Jazz Piano Celebration, featuring George W. Russell, Jr. and Miki Yamanaka

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Bob Ravenscroft Trio

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Bob Ravenscroft Trio

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Mary Petrich & Phoenix Women Jazz Collective

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Mary Petrich & Phoenix Women Jazz Collective

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Raúl Yáñez & Zona Libre

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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,…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Raúl Yáñez & Zona Libre

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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,…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Alice Tatum

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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,…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Alice Tatum

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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,…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Chris Ross Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Chris Ross Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Benjamin Cortez Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Benjamin Cortez Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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Happy Thanksgiving! (Closed on Friday, November 25th)

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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.

Happy Thanksgiving! (Closed on Friday, November 25th)

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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.

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Russell Schmidt Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Russell Schmidt Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Bob Ravenscroft Trio

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Bob Ravenscroft Trio

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Scott Sadlon

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Scott Sadlon

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Closed December 23rd & 30th

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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: Closed December 23rd & 30th

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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: Ioannis Goudelis

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Ioannis Goudelis

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Tom Wakeling Quintet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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 artists that have played in Jazzbird previously with other groups and are familiar faces to our audience. We invite you to come and see Tom Wakeling-Bass, Jason…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Tom Wakeling Quintet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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 artists that have played in Jazzbird previously with other groups and are familiar faces to our audience. We invite you to come and see Tom Wakeling-Bass, Jason…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Rachel Eckroth

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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 be our very own Rob Moore on Drums, and Chris Finet on Bass.  Don't miss this one! Eckroth can lead with a bold vision or accompany with…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Rachel Eckroth

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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 be our very own Rob Moore on Drums, and Chris Finet on Bass.  Don't miss this one! Eckroth can lead with a bold vision or accompany with…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Adam Roberts + Dave Schmidt “Twin Tenors”

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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 & Dave Schmidt celebrate the legacy of the tenor saxophone playing bebop, hard bop, modal jazz, and modern tunes destined to become classics. Enjoy some great…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Adam Roberts + Dave Schmidt “Twin Tenors”

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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 & Dave Schmidt celebrate the legacy of the tenor saxophone playing bebop, hard bop, modal jazz, and modern tunes destined to become classics. Enjoy some great…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Eric Rasmussen Quintet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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 to the Phoenix area in the summer of 2007. The California native spent the last ten years playing and teaching in New York City where…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Eric Rasmussen Quintet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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 to the Phoenix area in the summer of 2007. The California native spent the last ten years playing and teaching in New York City where…

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