Jazzbird Nights: Tom Wakeling’s West by Northwest
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://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 Wakelingā Bass, Jason Carderā Trumpet, Angelo Versaceā Piano, and Dom Moioā Drums. West…
Jumaane Smith
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbQFIkTSNt0&t=134s RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Jumaane Smith āAside from his amazing talent as a horn player, his vocal gifts really shine!ā ā Michael BublĆ© Jumaane Smith is a renowned trumpeter and vocalist who has spent the last 18 years touring and recording with Michael BublĆ© as the lead trumpeter, vocalist, and featured soloist. He has…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Francine Reed
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz for the Soul welcomes Francine Reed ā back by popular demand! Ā Reed, AKA āQueen of the bluesā and Phoenix treasure, sets the standard high when she takes the stage. This local legend is known for her powerful voice and commanding stage presence. Reed sings an eclectic repertoire of jazz, blues, gospel, and rhythm…
Jazzbird Nights: VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE FEATURING NICK FINZER (BENEFIT FOR KITCHEN ON THE STREET)
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the VJC Senior Showcase Featuring Nick Finzer (Benefit for Kitchen on the Street)! Featured artists (first set) include: The VJCĀ Senior Showcase Outstanding seniors from MSWās Valley Jazz Cooperative program perform combo jazz alongside guest artist Nick Finzer and leading area jazz musicians. Featured artists (second set) include: Nick…
VJC SPOTLIGHT CONCERT FEATURING NICK FINZER (BENEFIT FOR KITCHEN ON THE STREET)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVJC SPOTLIGHT CONCERT FEATURING NICK FINZER (BENEFIT FOR KITCHEN ON THE STREET) On Saturday, May 3rd at 2:00 p.m., the ensembles of the Valley Jazz Cooperative educational program will share the Ravenscroft Hall stage for the final time this season, joined by guest trombonist Nick Finzer. The Sapphire Big Band (led by Paul Brewer) and…
Jazzbird Nights: The Life and Music of Clark Terry
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes The Life and Music of Clark Terry! Featured artists include Arsen Nalbandianā Piano, Lee Lambertā Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ellis Greenā Bass, and Chase Ellisonā Drums.…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Resonance
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesCHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: RESONANCE The Chamber @ Ravenscroft season closes with a powerful Resonance on Saturday, May 10th, at 3:00 pm. Taking the stage for this concert are three amazing artists familiar to our audience: violinist Rolf Haas, violist Nancy Buck, and pianist Miki Aoki, who have performed on such remarkable Chamber shows as Inspiration…
Jazzbird Nights: Max Haymer Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Max Haymer Trio! Featured artists include Max Haymerā Piano, Aidan Carrollā Bass, and Rick Montalbanoā Drums. Grammy Nominated Pianist, Max Haymer, makes…
KNEEBODY
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzJJsOscY2g&t=1s RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - KNEEBODY "There isnāt a handy term or genre for the music that Kneebody creates. Itās a band thoroughly acquainted with 1960s free-bop, 1970s jazz rock, 1990s hip-hop and postmillennial indie rock; along with classical postminimalism. Whatever the terminology, this group has an audienceā¦āĀ Ā Ā - The New York Times Grammy-nominated band Kneebody…
Jazzbird Nights: SONRISA
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 23rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes SONRISA! Featured artists include Scott Sadlonā Drums, Nick Mansonā Piano, Mike Ozunaā Guitar, Corcoran Holtā Bass, and Joe Garciaā Percussion. Led by dynamic…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Todd Johnson Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThe Todd Johnson QuartetĀ is back at Jazz for the Soul at Jazzbird. Bassist Todd Johnson is joined this night by the Valley's own Nicole PesceĀ on piano, Andrew Gross on tenor sax, and Robby CarrilloĀ on drums. All world-class musicians together featuring someĀ greasy-soulful standards āĀ favorite songs you'll know and love with tunes from Todd's new CD "Live…
Jazzbird Nights: RaĆŗl YƔƱez Jazz Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 30th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the RaĆŗl YƔƱez Jazz Quintet! Featured artists include Raul YƔƱezā Piano, Adam Clarkā Drums, Theodore Sistrunkā Bass, Jerry Donatoā Saxophone, and Greg Varlottaā…
Jazzbird Nights: Michael Collins Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 6th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Michael Collins Trio! Featured artists include Michael Collinsā Piano, Vincent Thiefainā Bass, and Ken Frenchā Drums. What happens when you take the…
Jazzbird Nights: The Music of Oscar Peterson with the Josh Condon Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 13th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes The Music of Oscar Peterson with the Josh Condon Quartet! Featured artists include Josh Condonā Piano, Stan Sorensonā Guitar, Chris Finetā Bass, and…
Jazzbird Nights: Bill Cunliffe
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSaturday, June 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Bill Cunliffe! Featured artists include Bill Cunliffeā Piano, and other artists TBA. Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and arranger Bill Cunliffe brings his signature blend…
Jazzbird Nights: Rob Moore & Friends
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 20th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends! Featured artists include Rob Mooreā Drums, Brice Winstonā Tenor Saxophone, Mike Ozunaā Guitar, Andy Margolisā Piano, and Chris Finetā…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Andrew Walesch Sings The Best of the Great American Songbook
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcQuPaUd_UQ Singer and pianist Andrew Walesch makes his debut at JAZZ for the SOUL featuring everyone's favorite Great American Songbook tunes by Berlin, Kern, Gershwin, Porter and more!Ā Andrew is joined by Clark Gibson (saxophone) and Chris Finet (bass). Ā "FRESH and CLASSIC at the same time!" ā Star Tribune Music on a Mission is pleased…
Jazzbird Nights: Josh Moore Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 27th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Josh Moore Quartet for the final Jazzbird Nights performance of the season! Featured artists include Josh Mooreā Guitar, Connor Sampleā Drums, and…
VALLEY JAZZ COOPERATIVE ALUMNI BAND
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVALLEY JAZZ COOPERATIVE ALUMNI BAND An annual highlight on the VJC calendar, the Valley Jazz Cooperative Alumni Band takes the Ravenscroft Hall stage on Saturday, June 28th at 7 PM!…