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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 thinks of his creative universe. Ocean-deep in his sensitivity to the human spirit, Friesen is compassionate and his music founded on integrity and the pursuit…

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 thinks of his creative universe. Ocean-deep in his sensitivity to the human spirit, Friesen is compassionate and his music founded on integrity and the pursuit…

Friday, February 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes back Dmitri Matheny Group. Featured artists include Dmitri Matheny- Flugelhorn, Brice Winston-Tenor Saxophone, Lamar Gaines-Piano, Chris Finet-Bass, Pete Swan-Drums.  Celebrated for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, American musician Dmitri Matheny has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review…

Friday, February 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes back Dmitri Matheny Group. Featured artists include Dmitri Matheny- Flugelhorn, Brice Winston-Tenor Saxophone, Lamar Gaines-Piano, Chris Finet-Bass, Pete Swan-Drums.  Celebrated for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, American musician Dmitri Matheny has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review…

Friday, February 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes TrioGram featuring artists Will Lyle - Bass, Bijan Taghavi - Piano, and Lewis Nash - Drums. TrioGram is a project fronted by bassist and composer Will Lyle. The group aims to maintain a cutting edge sensibility combined with a respect for the many eras of jazz. They are equally influenced…

Friday, February 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes TrioGram featuring artists Will Lyle - Bass, Bijan Taghavi - Piano, and Lewis Nash - Drums. TrioGram is a project fronted by bassist and composer Will Lyle. The group aims to maintain a cutting edge sensibility combined with a respect for the many eras of jazz. They are equally influenced…

Friday, March 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Ben Hedquist Quartet. Featured artists include Ben Hedquist–Bass, Mike Kocour-Piano, Jeff Libman-Guitar, Ryan Anthony-Drums. Bassist and composer, Ben Hedquist has become one of the Valley’s most in-demand bassists. He performs frequently with Phoenix-based musicians such as Michael Kocour, Jeff Libman, Eric Rasmussen, Keith Kelly, Adam Roberts, and Dom Moio.…

Friday, March 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Ben Hedquist Quartet. Featured artists include Ben Hedquist–Bass, Mike Kocour-Piano, Jeff Libman-Guitar, Ryan Anthony-Drums. Bassist and composer, Ben Hedquist has become one of the Valley’s most in-demand bassists. He performs frequently with Phoenix-based musicians such as Michael Kocour, Jeff Libman, Eric Rasmussen, Keith Kelly, Adam Roberts, and Dom Moio.…

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 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…