Friday, March 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the John Meier Quartet! Featured artists include John Meier– Guitar, Eric Rasmussen– Tenor Saxophone, Jordan Tompkins– Drums, and Bailey Zick– Bass. NYC guitarist,…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FB2ww9irXI&list=PLwOxVD91r4Evd154m3y1ISkiTCvE5egxT&t=1s Friday, March 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Pyle Quartet! Featured artists include Holly Pyle– Vocals, Lamar Gaines– Piano, Corcoran Holt– Bass, and Rob Moore– Drums. Los Angeles-based…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxVMkIG-GE8 Saturday, March 29th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Alyssa Allgood Quartet! Featured artists include Alyssa Allgood– Vocals, Arsen Nalbandian– Piano, Ben Hedquist– Bass, and Ryan Anthony– Drums. Named a…

https://youtu.be/ZqaD0jnpbkM?si=ikE4Yv0k-ShOxLg7 Friday, April 4th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Ken Wagner! Featured artists include Kenji Wagner– Bass, Nate Gilbreath– Trombone, Roman Goron– Piano, George Fulton– Saxophone, and Max Holmberg– Drums. Join…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCl6gtgPZ_U Friday, April 11th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Joe Garcia & Friends! Featured artists include Joe Garcia– Percussion, Dom Moio– Drums, Raul Yañez– Piano, Todd Johnson– Bass, Andrew Gross– Saxophone.…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_HMwRxQXOY Friday, April 25th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Tom Wakeling's West by Northwest! Featured artists include Tom Wakeling– Bass, Jason Carder– Trumpet, Angelo Versace– Piano, and Dom Moio– Drums. West…

Friday, May 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes The Life and Music of Clark Terry! Featured artists include Arsen Nalbandian– Piano, Lee Lambert– Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ellis Green– Bass, and Chase Ellison– Drums. If any jazz musician throughout history deserves the status of being seen as an absolute force of good, no one would argue against choosing Clark…

Friday, May 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Max Haymer Trio! Featured artists include Max Haymer– Piano, Aidan Carroll– Bass, and Rick Montalbano– Drums. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE-JGsPPBuI&t=124s Grammy Nominated Pianist, Max Haymer, makes his Ravenscroft debut, bringing his esteemed trio to perform an night of energetic piano trio music to the Scottsdale faithful. Max will joined by…

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 Dom Moio– Drums. https://youtu.be/WAfzmIG2Yio?feature=shared&t=173 The Josh Condon Quartet celebrates the 100th birthday of the legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson in a special performance highlighting his…

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, and arranger Bill Cunliffe brings his signature blend of swing, sophistication, and inventive harmony to Jazzbird for a spectacular night of jazz. Known for his…

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– Bass. Get ready to swing as Rob Moore & Friends take you on a journey through the hard bop era and beyond. From fiery solos…

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– Bass, and Brice Winston– Saxophone. Acclaimed guitarist Josh Moore brings his dynamic blend of modern jazz, hip-hop, and folk influences to Jazzbird for an unforgettable…

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. Joined by his quintet, Hedquist will celebrate…

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 Experience the raw energy and adventurous spirit of Love Call, a boundary-pushing trio rooted in deep collaboration and fearless improvisation. Blending influences from the Association for the…

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 Queen of the Blues,” Francine brings her signature soul, sass, and show-stopping presence to the stage, performing favorites like “Wild Women Don’t Get the Blues,”…

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 revisit and reimagine standout original compositions from all seven of his albums. Expect soaring melodies and inventive improvisation enlivened by one of today’s most dynamic…

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 rich melodic storytelling. Fusing contemporary classical influences with jazz musical traditions, the Mercer Patterson Quintet creates an immersive sound, diversely influenced by musicians such as…

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, and internationally acclaimed drummer Dowell Davis—delivers a genre-defying experience that blends everything from Bluegrass to jazz, and classical to country. Known for their incredible chemistry…

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 Chasing Calm, his much-anticipated third album, releasing October 10, 2025. Recorded in Los Angeles and featuring saxophonist Walter Smith III, Chasing Calm is a deeply…

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 at Ravenscroft. Known for their intricate interplay and deep respect for the Lennie Tristano tradition, the quartet will perform selections from the new release along…

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, art-pop, and creative expression, the group will perform original compositions by Eckroth and her bandmates— delivering a deeply personal and immersive musical experience.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4GSwuMxFck…

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…