BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Ravenscroft - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theravenscroft.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Ravenscroft REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240405T213000 DTSTAMP:20240329T065453 CREATED:20240213T225427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T225427Z UID:29220-1712343600-1712352600@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:Jazzbird Nights: Zazu West DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 5th\, at 7:00pm\, Jazzbird welcomes Zazu West. Featured artists include Mike Fowler–Lead Guitar\, Ryan Vance-Rhythm Guitar\, Constance Genter-Vocals\, Allen Ames– Violin\, Jeff Quamo– Clarinet\, and Ted Sistrunk-Bass. \nZAZU West is Phoenix’s premier ensemble dedicated to Gypsy Jazz\, a style devoted to the legacy of guitar legend Django Reinhardt. Whether it’s Gypsy Jazz\, Jazz Manouche\, or French Swing- whatever it’s called\, the sound is infectious\, swinging\, and unmistakably Django. \nWhether playing the dozens of iconic Django compositions\, traditional and contemporary jazz standards in the Gypsy Jazz style\, or the music of today’s Gypsy Jazz greats in Europe and the U.S.\, ZAZU West creates a unique musical experience for their audience through their performances. \nBased in Phoenix Arizona\, ZAZU West is excited to be carrying on the “ZAZU” Gypsy Jazz tradition started in Arizona in 2004 with the same unforgettable ingredients: irresistible swing\, melancholy dark and moody highlights\, and improvisation with reckless abandon. \nExperience an evening filled with wonderful jazz and choose from a fine selection of wine\, craft beers\, and catered dinner options for purchase. Check back here or visit our Facebook page the Thursday before this event for a more detailed dining menu. Doors open at 6:00 pm\, and the show begins at 7:00 pm. \nReservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the “Get Tickets” button above to reserve your seats. Prices will range from $16-$28/each. For ticketing assistance\, click the “TICKETING HELP” button to see step-by-step instructions on reserving seating in Jazzbird. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/jazzbird-nights-zazu-west-3/ LOCATION:Jazzbird\, 8445 E. Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazzbird Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JBN-ZAZU-West-No-Date-V2-16-9.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Bauer":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240412T213000 DTSTAMP:20240329T065453 CREATED:20240214T233617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T233617Z UID:29226-1712948400-1712957400@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:Jazzbird Nights: Holly Pyle Quartet DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 12th\, at 7:00pm\, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Pyle Quartet. Featured artists include Holly Pyle– Vocals\, Raul Yañez– Piano\, Mario Mendivil– Bass\, and Stephen Avalos\, Drums. \nLos Angeles-based Holly Pyle is a compulsively detail-oriented vocalist and songwriter. Her career in music thus far has been  marked by innovative approaches to vocal loop arranging\, intense musical vulnerability\, and barrier-pushing vocal melodies in her songwriting projects. With a voice that sounds like “The smooth richness of Billie Holiday mixed with beautiful fluttering tones of Merrill Garbus” decalred by Phoenix New Times\, her live shows are nothing short of fascinating. \nHolly regularly sings jazz across the West Coast and also participates in an Arizona-based folk rock group called Live from Laurel Canyon that travels all over the country. Most recently\, Holly has created a large quantity of music-inspired abstract pen art and completed a new original solo alternative pop record under the name Elyp\, released in November of last year. \nThis show will include a collection of favorite jazz standards\, rearranged contemporary selections and a few of Holly Pyle’s original compositions\, performed alongside local legends Raul Yañez (piano)\, Mario Mendivil (bass) and Stephen Avalos (drums). Join us for a wonderful night! \nExperience an evening filled with wonderful jazz and choose from a fine selection of wine\, craft beers\, and catered dinner options for purchase. Check back here or visit our Facebook page the Thursday before this event for a more detailed dining menu. Doors open at 6:00 pm\, and the show begins at 7:00 pm. \nReservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the “Get Tickets” button above to reserve your seats. Prices will range from $16-$28/each. For ticketing assistance\, click the “TICKETING HELP” button to see step-by-step instructions on reserving seating in Jazzbird. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/jazzbird-nights-holly-pyle-quartet/ LOCATION:Jazzbird\, 8445 E. Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazzbird Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JBN-Holly-Pyle-Quartet-NO-Date-16-9.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Bauer":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240419T213000 DTSTAMP:20240329T065453 CREATED:20240215T181553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T181553Z UID:29222-1713553200-1713562200@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:Jazzbird Nights: Michael Weiss Trio DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 19th\, at 7:00pm\, Jazzbird welcomes the Michael Weiss Trio. Featured artists include Michael Weiss–Piano\, Ben Hedquist– Bass\, and Sam Russo– Drums. \nFor over four decades\, pianist\, composer\, educator and bandleader Michael Weiss has enjoyed a formidable career working in the bands of a who’s who of jazz legends: Johnny Griffin\, Art Farmer\, George Coleman\, the Heath Brothers\, Frank Wess\, Slide Hampton\, The Jazztet\, Lou Donaldson\, Charles McPherson\, Jon Hendricks\, the Junior Cook/Bill Hardman Quintet\, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and Mingus Epitaph Orchestra. \nHe has also performed with Joe Henderson\, Woody Shaw\, Clark Terry\, Clifford Jordan\, Curtis Fuller\, Phil Woods\, Pepper Adams\, Ron Carter\, David Newman\, Gerry Mulligan\, Nancy Wilson\, Randy Brecker\, Tom Harrell and Wynton Marsalis. As a leader Weiss has headlined at major jazz venues around the world including the Village Vanguard\, Detroit Jazz Festival\, and the Blue Note. Weiss is also recognized as a composer. He was presented the 2000 BMI/Monk Institute Composers Competition grand prize by Wayne Shorter and is the recipient of several Chamber Music America commissions. The Detroit Free Press writes\, “the songs simply smoke.” Jazz Journal writes\, “This music lives and breathes freshness and exhilarating originality.” \nWeiss will perform selections from his latest recording\, Homage (Cellar Live) during his performance. Be sure to join us!\nVisit his website here www.michaelweiss.info  \nExperience an evening filled with wonderful jazz and choose from a fine selection of wine\, craft beers\, and catered dinner options for purchase. Check back here or visit our Facebook page the Thursday before this event for a more detailed dining menu. Doors open at 6:00 pm\, and the show begins at 7:00 pm. \nReservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the “Get Tickets” button above to reserve your seats. Prices will range from $16-$28/each. For ticketing assistance\, click the “TICKETING HELP” button to see step-by-step instructions on reserving seating in Jazzbird. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/jazzbird-nights-michael-weiss-trio/ LOCATION:Jazzbird\, 8445 E. Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazzbird Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JBN-Michael-Weiss-Trio-NO-Date-16-9.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Bauer":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240420T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240420T203000 DTSTAMP:20240329T065453 CREATED:20240221T180307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T182338Z UID:29229-1713641400-1713645000@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:Jazzbird Nights: GEORGE DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 20th\, from 7:30-8:30pm\, Jazzbird welcomes GEORGE for a SPECIAL and unique Saturday evening event! Featured artists include Anna Webber–Tenor Saxophone & Flute\, Chiquita Magic–Keyboards & Vocals\, Sarah Rossy– Keyboards & Vocals\, and John Hollenbeck– Drums. \nFrom the Greek name Georgios\, which was derived from the Greek word georgos meaning “farmer\, earthworker”\, itself derived from the elements γῆ (ge) meaning “earth” and ergon meaning “work”. \nJohn Hollenbeck formed GEORGE during the Covid pandemic. He brought together three great musicians/people whom he loved and admired for a long time. Although most of the members had never met each other\, John was confident from knowing them himself\, that this group would immediately be\, as one of the members calls it\, “tight” (which means “very cool” in case you were wondering)! Their group sound is firmly planted outside any categories or labels! They remotely recorded a literal “Proof of Concept” in March 2021 and finally met in person in January 2022 in Montreal\, Canada where they recorded “Letters to George”\, which was released on vinyl/cd/digitally on Out Of Your Head Records in January 27\, 2023. On August 27th\, 2023\, GEORGE released “shorts”\, 4 re-composed remixes based on improvisations from their 1st recording session. \nAnna Webber is a flutist\, saxophonist\, and composer whose interests and work live in the aesthetic overlap between avant-garde jazz and new classical music. She was recently named a 2021 Berlin Prize Fellow and was voted the top “Rising Star” flutist in the 2020 Downbeat Critic’s Poll. \nSarah Rossy is a vocalist\, keyboardist\, composer and producer based in Montreal\, Canada. Sarah’s practice combines live electronic processing with jazz\, folk\, and Arabic music to create autobiographical\, ethereal\, and socially-outspoken soundscapes. Recent themes in Sarah’s work include ancestral continua\, intergenerational linkage and community healing. A debut audiovisual album\, a tender autobiographical soundscape imagined through a kaleidoscopic electronic jazz lens entitled ‘OF WHO WE HAVE BECOME’\, is set for release in 2024. \nIsis Paola Giraldo AKA Chiquita Magic is a latinx artist/producer hailing from Colombia and based in Canada. She uses microtonal synthesizers\, her voice\, and a drum machine to create a unique sound that can be described as futuristic electro pop with elements of EDM\, hip hop\, cumbia\, funk\, reggaeton\, choirs & jazz. \nGenre-crossing composer/percussionist John Hollenbeck\, renowned in both the jazz and new-music worlds\, has gained widespread recognition as the driving force behind the unclassifiable Claudia Quintet and the ambitious John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble\, groups with roots in jazz\, world music\, and contemporary composition. He has earned six GRAMMY nominations and has worked with many of the world’s leading musicians in jazz including Bob Brookmeyer\, Fred Hersch\, Tony Malaby\, and is well known in new-music circles for his long-time collaboration with Meredith Monk. \nExperience an evening filled with wonderful jazz and choose from a fine selection of wine\, craft beers\, and catered dinner options for purchase. Doors open at 6:30 pm\, and the show begins at 7:30 pm- this will be a 1 hour long special event. \nReservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the “Get Tickets” button above to reserve your seats. Prices for this event are $20. For ticketing assistance\, click the “TICKETING HELP” button to see step-by-step instructions on reserving seating in Jazzbird. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/jazzbird-nights-george/ LOCATION:Jazzbird\, 8445 E. Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazzbird Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JBN-GEORGE-NO-date-V2-16-9.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Bauer":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240426T213000 DTSTAMP:20240329T065453 CREATED:20240228T211328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T211328Z UID:29239-1714158000-1714167000@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:Jazzbird Nights: West by Northwest DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 26th\, at 7:00pm\, Jazzbird welcomes the West by Northwest. Featured artists include Tom Wakeling–Bass\, Angelo Versace– Piano\, Jason Carder– Trumpet\, and Dom Moio– Drums. \nWest by Northwest brings together four highly acclaimed artists who have performed worldwide with a who’s who of jazz. The band’s live performances embrace jazz’ past\, present\, and future\, with a great chemistry and an adventurous\, hard-swinging style. \nTrumpet master Jason Carder (Yanni\, Maria Schneider\, Ray Charles\, Woody Herman)\, Tucson\, AZ pianist Angelo Versace (Take 6\, Jon Faddis\, Slide Hampton)\, and the swinging rhythm team of bassist Tom Wakeling (Lee Konitz\, James Moody\, Mel Torme)\, and drummer Dom Moio (Clark Terry\, Herb Ellis\, Ahmad Jamal) join forces only a handful of times each year to perform as West by Northwest. Their time together on the bandstand is always a musical highlight of the year\, both for them and for their audiences! \nWest by Northwest’s compositional maturity\, musicality\, humor\, energy\, and crushing groove always leave audiences wanting more. Don’t miss it! \nExperience an evening filled with wonderful jazz and choose from a fine selection of wine\, craft beers\, and catered dinner options for purchase. Check back here or visit our Facebook page the Thursday before this event for a more detailed dining menu. Doors open at 6:00 pm\, and the show begins at 7:00 pm. \nReservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the “Get Tickets” button above to reserve your seats. Prices will range from $16-$28/each. For ticketing assistance\, click the “TICKETING HELP” button to see step-by-step instructions on reserving seating in Jazzbird. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/jazzbird-nights-west-by-northwest/ LOCATION:Jazzbird\, 8445 E. Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazzbird Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JBN-TW-West-by-Northwest-NO-Date-16-9.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Bauer":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240503T213000 DTSTAMP:20240329T065453 CREATED:20240312T174638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T210727Z UID:29246-1714762800-1714771800@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:Jazzbird Nights: VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE FEATURING JOHN WOJCIECHOWSKI (BENEFIT FOR HART PANTRY) DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 3rd\, at 7:00pm\, Jazzbird welcomes MSW’s Valley Jazz Cooperative alongside guest artist John Wojciechowski (Benefit for HART Pantry). \nFeatured artists (first set) include:\nVJC Senior Showcase\nOutstanding seniors from MSW’s Valley Jazz Cooperative program perform combo jazz alongside guest artist John Wojciechowski and leading area jazz musicians. \nFeatured artists (second set) include:\nJohn Wojciechowski Quartet\, featuring John Wojciechowski– Saxophone\, Russell Schmidt– Piano\, Chris Finet– Bass\, and Rob Moore– Drums. \nAbout the guest artist… Saxophonist John Wojciechowski\, of whom the Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich wrote: “…technically accomplished\, musically profound\, and harmonically daring” is originally from Detroit and has spent the last 18 years performing and teaching in Chicago. In addition to leading his own groups\, he has performed or recorded with The Chicago Jazz Orchestra\, The Chicago Jazz Ensemble\, The Woody Herman Orchestra\, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, The Detroit Symphony Orchestra\, Clark Terry\, Charlie Haden\, and Kurt Elling\, among many others. John has appeared on dozens of recordings as a sideman and has three recordings as a leader: “Lexicon” (2009)\, “Focus” (2015)\, and his most recent album\, “Swing of the Pendulum” (2023)\, released to critical acclaim on the AFAR Music label. \nBesides being an active performer\, John (a National Board Certified Teacher) is also an educator noted for his versatility\, creativity and enthusiasm. He has taught at the public school as well as university levels and has appeared all over the country as a guest artist\, clinician\, and conductor. His student groups have performed at the IAJE Conference\, Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic\, JEN Conference\, and the Illinois All-State Music Educator Conference. \nThe Valley Jazz Cooperative was founded in 2016 and is an educational outreach of MSW Ministries. Instruction is focused on expanding the creativity of VJC members by developing improvisation skills and learning the language of jazz. The program is offered free of charge to eligible\, committed\, passionate music students (grades 8-12). \n100% of all proceeds and donations from this event will benefit HART Pantry\, which is dedicated to reaching teens in local high schools in the West Valley who do not have enough food\, clothing\, toiletries\, and other basic needs. It is HART Pantry’s mission to provide support and encourage teens to finish high school and increase self-esteem. (Learn more at https://hartpantry.org/) \nExperience an evening filled with wonderful jazz and choose from a fine selection of wine\, craft beers\, and catered dinner options for purchase. Check back here or visit our Facebook page the Thursday before this event for a more detailed dining menu. Doors open at 6:00 pm\, and the show begins at 7:00 pm. \nReservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the “Get Tickets” button above to reserve your seats. Prices will range from $16-$28/each. For ticketing assistance\, click the “TICKETING HELP” button to see step-by-step instructions on reserving seating in Jazzbird. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/jazzbird-nights-vjc-senior-showcase-featuring-john-wojciechowski/ LOCATION:Jazzbird\, 8445 E. Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazzbird Nights,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-05-VJC-John-Wojo-MAY3-3840x2160-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Russell Schmidt":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240510T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240510T213000 DTSTAMP:20240329T065453 CREATED:20240327T171931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T171931Z UID:29264-1715367600-1715376600@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:Jazzbird Nights: Rob Moore & Friends DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 10th\, at 7:00pm\, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob Moore– Drums\, Ioannis Goudelis– Piano/Keys\, Baily Zick– Bass\, and Liam Connor– Trumpet. \nGet ready to swing and join Rob Moore & Friends on a musical journey through the hard bop era and beyond. Whether you’re a lifelong jazz fan or new to the genre\, you’re sure to be captivated by the sheer talent and artistry in this performance. \nWith Rob Moore leading the following group of exceptionally talented Phoenix musicians: Bailey Zick\, Ioannis Goudelis\, and Liam Connor\, this performance is sure to be one for the books. Join us and grab your tickets now! \nExperience an evening filled with wonderful jazz and choose from a fine selection of wine\, craft beers\, and catered dinner options for purchase. Check back here or visit our Facebook page the Thursday before this event for a more detailed dining menu. Doors open at 6:00 pm\, and the show begins at 7:00 pm. \nReservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the “Get Tickets” button above to reserve your seats. Prices will range from $16-$28/each. For ticketing assistance\, click the “TICKETING HELP” button to see step-by-step instructions on reserving seating in Jazzbird. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/jazzbird-nights-rob-moore-friends/ LOCATION:Jazzbird\, 8445 E. Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazzbird Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/JBN-Rob-Moore-and-Friends-No-Date-V2.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Bauer":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240517T213000 DTSTAMP:20240329T065453 CREATED:20240327T173340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T173340Z UID:29266-1715972400-1715981400@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:Jazzbird Nights: Bijan Taghavi Trio ft. Luther Hughes & Lewis Nash DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 17th\, at 7:00pm\, Jazzbird welcomes the Bijan Taghavi Trio Featuring Luther Hughes & Lewis Nash. Featured artists include Bijan Taghavi– Piano\, Luther Hughes– Bass\, and Lewis Nash– Drums. \nBijan Taghavi is one of the most in-demand pianists of his generation and among the leading voices in jazz piano education. As a leader\, the Bijan Taghavi Trio has entertained audiences across the United States\, Japan and Europe. Inventive\, elegant and accessible\, the Trio is known for their fresh interpretations of well-chosen standards and Taghavi’s “lithe” compositions which “brings the trio’s [Bill] Evans-like side to the fore” (Textura). Taghavi’s trio recordings with bassist Will Lyle\, TrioGram and TrioGram II ft. Joe LaBarbera\, have been hailed as “one of the most refreshing piano trio records in some time” (The Big Takeover). Bijan also curated a Duo Series at the National Arts Club NYC\, which included collaborations with Dick Oatts\, Rich Perry and Jay Anderson. \nBijan is currently based in Michigan where he is an Adjunct Professor of Jazz Piano at Hillsdale College and performs regularly with the likes of John Webber\, Keith Hall\, Rodney Whitaker and Paul Keller\, among others. A passionate music educator\, Bijan mentors students in over 10 countries as part of his unique Video Exchange Lessons program; his Jazz Play-by-Play videos and Solo Piano Transcriptions have received millions of views online and are studied in music conservatories around the world from his alma mater\, Manhattan School of Music to BB Music Academy in Tokyo\, Japan. Learn more on his website here- www.BijanPiano.com \nThis performance is Bijan’s last stop of his 3 day Solo-Duo-Trio West Coast tour\, where he will then finish his solo piano album Arizona Sessions to be released later this year. Bijan is joined by two legends for this special night at the Ravenscroft: Luther Hughes on bass from California\, and Lewis Nash on drums. Both of these masters have worked with many of jazz’s most celebrated icons over their 40+ year careers: Luther with Gene Harris\, Horace Silver and Joe Henderson; and Lewis with Kenny Barron\, Ron Carter and Joe Lovano\, among others. However\, they have yet to share the same stage until now! While Bijan has worked with them both in separate configurations\, this will be their first time all playing together in what is set to be a historical evening and a swinging affair! \nExperience an evening filled with wonderful jazz and choose from a fine selection of wine\, craft beers\, and catered dinner options for purchase. Check back here or visit our Facebook page the Thursday before this event for a more detailed dining menu. Doors open at 6:00 pm\, and the show begins at 7:00 pm. \nReservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the “Get Tickets” button above to reserve your seats. Prices will range from $16-$28/each. For ticketing assistance\, click the “TICKETING HELP” button to see step-by-step instructions on reserving seating in Jazzbird. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/jazzbird-nights-bijan-taghavi-trio-ft-luther-hughes-lewis-nash/ LOCATION:Jazzbird\, 8445 E. Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazzbird Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/JBN-Bijan-Taghavi-Trio-NO-Date.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Bauer":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240524T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240524T213000 DTSTAMP:20240329T065453 CREATED:20240327T174514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T174514Z UID:29268-1716577200-1716586200@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:Jazzbird Nights: Arsen Nalbandian Trio DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 24th\, at 7:00pm\, Jazzbird welcomes the Arsen Nalbandian Trio for their album release concert! Featured artists include Arsen Nalbandian– Piano\, Kenji Wagner– Bass\, and Micah Miranda– Drums. \nThe Arsen Nalbandian Trio is a local jazz piano trio featuring Kenji Wagner on bass and Micah Miranda on drums. The trio will be presenting original arrangements of Great American Songbook standards from their latest album\, “In Depth”. Dedicated to the stylings of some of the great swinging pianists in history such as Oscar Peterson\, Ahmad Jamal\, and Bill Evans\, these intricately crafted arrangements aim to deliver an energetic and dynamic performance that one could closely associate to the spirit and essence of Big Band music. “In Depth” releases on all streaming platforms including Spotify\, Apple Music\, and Bandcamp on May 18th. CDs will also be available for purchase at the show! \nArsen Nalbandian is a jazz pianist\, composer\, and arranger based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Heavily influenced by jazz musicians during the bebop era\, Arsen demonstrates a strong commitment to swing and uses the tradition as a medium to express his musical influences into a distinctive vision. He’s also had the pleasure of sharing the stage with musicians such as Sean Jones\, Dr. Jesse McGuire\, Corcoran Holt\, David Glasser\, Doug Lawrence\, Dennis Rowland\, as well as Lewis Nash. \nKenji Wagner is a Seattle-born Phoenix-based bassist and multi-instrumentalist. His unique\, forward-thinking approach to the music can be attributed to the influence that artists in the fields of modern jazz and americana have had on him. These include musicians such as Ambrose Akinmusire\, Lage Lund\, Bill Frisell\, Rick Rosato\, and Juliane Lage. Kenji has also had the fortunate opportunity to perform alongside many contemporary jazz luminaries such as Sean Jones\, Melissa Aldana\, Ashlin Parker\, and Kyle Nasser. \nMicah Miranda is a local jazz drummer of nine years and is currently attending Arizona State University studying Economics as well as Jazz Performance with his mentor\, Lewis Nash. Influenced by legendary drummers such as Philly Joe Jones\, Gregory Hutchinson\, Lewis Nash\, and Mel Lewis\, Micah provides a tastefulness and consistency to the piano trio setting that facilitates the foundations of good groove. \nExperience an evening filled with wonderful jazz and choose from a fine selection of wine\, craft beers\, and catered dinner options for purchase. Check back here or visit our Facebook page the Thursday before this event for a more detailed dining menu. Doors open at 6:00 pm\, and the show begins at 7:00 pm. \nReservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the “Get Tickets” button above to reserve your seats. Prices will range from $16-$28/each. For ticketing assistance\, click the “TICKETING HELP” button to see step-by-step instructions on reserving seating in Jazzbird. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/jazzbird-nights-arsen-nalbandian-trio/ LOCATION:Jazzbird\, 8445 E. Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazzbird Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/JBN-Arsen-Nalbandian-Trio-No-Date.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Bauer":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240531T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240531T213000 DTSTAMP:20240329T065453 CREATED:20240327T180648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T180648Z UID:29270-1717182000-1717191000@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:Jazzbird Nights: Raúl Yañez and Zona Libre DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 31st\, at 7:00pm\, Jazzbird welcomes Raúl Yañez and Zona Libre. Featured artists include Raúl Yañez– Piano\, Xavier Yañez– Bass\, Tony Valenzuela– Congas\, and Adam Clark– Drums. \n\nJoin us for a wonderful evening with Raúl Yañez and Zona Libre\, a dynamic ensemble led by the talented pianist and educator Raúl Yañez. Born and raised in Silver City\, New Mexico\, Raul’s musical journey began at the age of four\, when he embarked on a classical piano training that would eventually lead him to fall deeply in love with jazz. \nAfter earning his Masters in Music Education with a focus on jazz from Arizona State University\, Raul has dedicated over two decades to teaching and mentoring aspiring musicians\, both at the collegiate level and as a guest artist at various institutions across the globe. His passion for music has taken him to stages in Hong Kong\, Singapore\, Jakarta\, Japan\, Thailand\, Mexico\, Portugal\, and numerous cities throughout the United States. \nAs a versatile pianist\, Raúl has graced the stage with esteemed orchestras such as the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and the ASU Orchestra. He has also shared the spotlight with renowned artists including George Benson\, Tito Puente Jr.\, and Sister Sledge\, among others. Notably\, his collaboration with DJ Radar led to the creation of the groundbreaking Concerto for Turntable\, a masterpiece that has resonated with audiences worldwide\, even earning prestigious performances at Carnegie Hall. \nNow\, alongside his long-time bandmates and dear friends in Zona Libre\, Yañez invites you to immerse yourself in an evening of Latin Jazz fusion. From the infectious rhythms of Mambo and Salsa to the soulful melodies of Bolero and Samba\, experience the vibrant energy and rich diversity of Latin music as interpreted by this exceptional ensemble. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the intersection of jazz and Latin rhythms with Raúl Yañez and Zona Libre. \nExperience an evening filled with wonderful jazz and choose from a fine selection of wine\, craft beers\, and catered dinner options for purchase. Check back here or visit our Facebook page the Thursday before this event for a more detailed dining menu. Doors open at 6:00 pm\, and the show begins at 7:00 pm. \n\nReservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the “Get Tickets” button above to reserve your seats. Prices will range from $16-$28/each. For ticketing assistance\, click the “TICKETING HELP” button to see step-by-step instructions on reserving seating in Jazzbird. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/jazzbird-nights-raul-yanez-and-zona-libre/ LOCATION:Jazzbird\, 8445 E. Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazzbird Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/JBN-Raul-Yanez-and-Zona-Libre-NO-Date-16-9-V3.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Bauer":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR