Friday, May 23rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes SONRISA! Featured artists include Scott Sadlon– Drums, Nick Manson– Piano, Mike Ozuna– Guitar, Corcoran Holt– Bass, and Joe Garcia– Percussion. Led by dynamic drummer Scott Sadlon, SONRISA is a powerhouse collective featuring some of Phoenix’s finest jazz musicians. Known for their high-energy performances, the band seamlessly blends classic…

Friday, May 30th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Raúl Yáñez Jazz Quintet! Featured artists include Raul Yáñez– Piano, Adam Clark– Drums, Theodore Sistrunk– Bass, Jerry Donato– Saxophone, and Greg Varlotta– Trumpet/Trombone. Experience an unforgettable night of jazz with the Raúl Yáñez Jazz Quintet at Ravenscroft! A masterful pianist, composer, and educator, Yáñez brings a wealth…

Friday, June 6th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Michael Collins Trio! Featured artists include Michael Collins– Piano, Ted Sistrunk– Bass, and Ken French– Drums. https://youtu.be/5FarSvR1-s0?feature=shared&t=78 What happens when you take the unforgettable, timeless melodies of West Side Story and reimagine them through the lens of modern jazz? The Michael Collins Trio breathes new life into…

Friday, June 13th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes The Music of Oscar Peterson with the Josh Condon Quartet! Featured artists include Josh Condon– Piano, Stan Sorenson– Guitar, Chris Finet– Bass, and…

Saturday, June 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Bill Cunliffe Trio Featuring Lewis Nash! Featured artists include Bill Cunliffe– Piano, Lewis Nash– Drums, Corcoran Holt– Bass. https://youtu.be/ZGcxKZ71uFI?feature=shared&t=2360 Grammy-winning pianist, composer,…

Friday, June 20th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends! Featured artists include Rob Moore– Drums, Brice Winston– Tenor Saxophone, Mike Ozuna– Guitar, Andy Margolis– Piano, and Chris Finet–…

Friday, June 27th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Josh Moore Quartet for the final Jazzbird Nights performance of the season! Featured artists include Josh Moore– Guitar, Connor Sample– Drums, Chris Finet–…

WHAT TO EXPECT Experience an electrifying night of modern jazz with drummer and composer Anthony Fung, joined by pianist Michael Ragonese and bassist Luca Alemanno. Known for his dynamic style…

WHAT TO EXPECT Enjoy an evening of rich, swinging jazz with bassist and composer Ben Hedquist, one of the Valley’s most sought-after performers. He’s joined by an all-star quintet—Eric Rasmussen…

WHAT TO EXPECT Step into an evening of swinging rhythms, lush harmonies, and timeless melodies as Danny Jonokuchi breathes new life into the Great American Songbook. With his distinctive blend…

WHAT TO EXPECT Join us for a vibrant celebration of the Phoenix jazz scene at “Ode to the Scene,” a special multi-band showcase honoring the talent, energy, and tradition of…

WHAT TO EXPECT Immerse yourself in rhythmic Brazilian soul with Ike Ramalho & Band as they blend vibrant sounds of samba and bossa nova with lively jazz. Featuring smooth vocals,…

WHAT TO EXPECT With over 30 years of collaborative chemistry, the Goldings, Bernstein, Stewart Trio delivers a fresh, inventive take on the genre. World-class musicians Larry Goldings (organ), Peter Bernstein…

WHAT TO EXPECT Internationally acclaimed bassist Marcos Varela leads a powerhouse ensemble that combines technical brilliance with soulful expression. Whether on upright or electric bass, Varela's sound is bold, expressive,…

WHAT TO EXPECT Join us for COLLEGE NIGHT at Ravenscroft! Student tickets only $15. Free dirty sodas and legendary brownies for students! Experience the raw energy and adventurous spirit of…

WHAT TO EXPECT Get ready for an unforgettable night of powerhouse vocals and timeless tunes as the legendary Francine Reed makes her return to the Jazzbird Stage. Known as “The…

WHAT TO EXPECT Join Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer Alex Hahn for a powerful evening of reflection, creativity, and celebration. The Reflection Tour offers a rare opportunity to hear Hahn…

WHAT TO EXPECT Experience an evening of bold, boundary-pushing jazz with the Mercer Patterson Quintet. Returning to the Jazzbird Lounge, the quintet is known for their rhythmically intricate compositions and…

WHAT TO EXPECT A true Jazzbird Nights fan favorite, O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) returns for another unforgettable performance! This all-star group—featuring the dynamic trio We3, Grammy Award-winning bassist Mel Brown,…

WHAT TO EXPECT Join acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Michael Ragonese and his trio—featuring bassist Luca Alemanno and drummer JK Kim—for an evening of expressive, genre-spanning music in support of…

WHAT TO EXPECT Join the Eric Rasmussen NYC Quartet for a special evening celebrating the release of their new album, School of Tristano Vol. 4, on SteepleChase Records—recorded right here…

WHAT TO EXPECT Prepare for an evening of rich textures and creativity as Grammy-nominated pianist, vocalist, and composer Rachel Eckroth returns to her Phoenix roots with her trio. Blending jazz,…

WHAT TO EXPECT Join the Dmitri Matheny Group as they bring iconic film melodies to life through soulful and lyrical jazz improvisation. Their show, Jazz from the Silver Screen, features fresh takes on beloved themes from Casablanca, The Godfather, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Blade Runner, Mo’ Better Blues, Star Wars, Barbie, and more. With an all-star band…

WHAT TO EXPECT Celebrate the season with pianist Josh Condon, vocalist Lexy Romano, and a high-energy band in an evening of holiday favorites and hidden seasonal gems! Whether you're nostalgic for the golden age of holiday music or looking for something new this season, this festive concert promises warmth, sophistication, and a whole lot of…

WHAT TO EXPECT Nicole McCabe is a saxophonist, composer, and educator based in Los Angeles. Her new album, A Song to Sing, marks her vibrant debut on Colorfield Records. It follows What Is My Porpoise?, the latest release from her electro-jazz duo Dolphin Hyperspace on Dox Records, and Mosaic, her fourth album as a bandleader…

WHAT TO EXPECT Alto saxophonist Devin Daniels is one of Los Angeles’ most distinctive and versatile rising voices in jazz. An Inglewood native, Daniels’ dynamic sound and expressive tone have led him to perform with artists including Gerald Clayton, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, John Beasley, and Jamael Dean. In 2023, he was invited by Herbie Hancock to…

WHAT TO EXPECT Vocalist Dennis Rowland is a beloved figure in the world of jazz and theater, known for his smooth baritone voice and magnetic stage presence. A Detroit native now based in Phoenix, Rowland gained international acclaim as the voice of the legendary Count Basie Orchestra from 1977 to 1984, performing alongside icons like…

WHAT TO EXPECT Named a “Rising Star Female Vocalist” in the 2024 Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll, vocalist and composer Alyssa Allgood stands out as a bold and compelling voice in the modern jazz landscape. Described as “assured and daring” by Downbeat and acknowledged for her “force, clarity and jazz integrity” by the New York City…

WHAT TO EXPECT Hailed as a “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,” James Fernando leads his dynamic Philly-based jazz trio with a refreshing take on the piano trio format. Known for their deep musical chemistry and engaging interplay, the trio crafts a joyful and exhilarating journey for listeners. Steeped in the tradition of jazz greats,…

WHAT TO EXPECT Steinway Artist Kelly Green transforms emotional experiences into whimsical jazz worlds. She plays and sings with the mysterious knowingness of someone who has felt deeply and returned wiser, now offering musical gifts wrapped in rhythm and rhyme. A pianist, vocalist, composer, and bandleader, Green leads her trio through theatrically intricate, lyric-driven ballads,…

WHAT TO EXPECT SARAH TOLAR & JASON CARDER PLAY SARAH VAUGHAN & CLIFFORD BROWN Acclaimed vocalist Sarah Tolar and trumpet virtuoso Jason Carder join forces to celebrate one of jazz’s most iconic collaborations — the 1955 album Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown. Hailed as Vaughan’s favorite recording session and inducted into the Grammy Hall of…

WHAT TO EXPECT Experience the exhilarating sounds of Edu Ribeiro, a two-time Grammy Award–winning drummer and one of Brazil’s most electrifying musical forces. Hailing from São Paulo, Ribeiro brings his world-renowned trio to celebrate the release of their latest album, Caipora—a vibrant collection of original Brazilian jazz compositions penned by the band’s members. With infectious…

WHAT TO EXPECT Mary Petrich is a dynamic saxophonist, composer, and educator whose passion for creativity and improvisation has shaped a uniquely expressive voice in both jazz and classical music. As director of the Women’s Jazz Initiative at The Nash and founder of Nash Jazz DivAZ, she champions music education and empowerment for young women…

WHAT TO EXPECT Ashley Pezzotti is a rising star in the New York jazz scene, blending the elegance, rhythmic sophistication, and infectious joy of the great jazz vocalists who came before her. Just in her 20s, Pezzotti has already made her mark, touring and recording with jazz legends like Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at…

WHAT TO EXPECT Join Phoenix-based guitarist Jeff Libman for an evening of soulful, swinging organ trio jazz featuring organist Michael Kocour and drummer Jacob Eary. Together, they bring fresh takes on standards, popular songs, and originals—drawing on classic organ trio traditions while delivering a sound that’s unmistakably their own. Libman, praised as “a sensitive guitarist…

WHAT TO EXPECT Experience the timeless music of the legendary Ray Brown Trio—a tribute to one of jazz’s most influential bassists and bandleaders. Ray Brown was not only a master of the upright bass, but also a visionary musician, composer, and innovator whose impact on jazz remains unmatched. This performance celebrates his legacy with fresh…

WHAT TO EXPECT Matt Lennex and the Giants of Jazz make their Ravenscroft debut following a string of sold-out performances across the Valley. Led by 6’9” trombonist Matt Lennex, this powerhouse ensemble lives up to its name—bringing together some of the finest musicians in the Phoenix jazz scene for an unforgettable night of big sound…