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VJC Sapphire Big Band: Winter Performance

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Ravenscroft presents the Valley Jazz Cooperative’s Sapphire Big Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The Sapphire Big Band will perform music by Luiz  BonfĂĄ, Billy Petito, and Billy Strayhorn.…

$5

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TrioGram with special guest Lewis Nash

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TrioGram with special guest Lewis Nash

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Russell Schmidt Quintet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Welcome The Russell Schmidt Quintet to the JAZZBIRD stage to perform a wide-ranging program featuring jazz classics, songbook standards, and original compositions. This group includes Paul Brewer-saxophone, Mary Petrich-saxophone, Russell…

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Russell Schmidt Quintet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Welcome The Russell Schmidt Quintet to the JAZZBIRD stage to perform a wide-ranging program featuring jazz classics, songbook standards, and original compositions. This group includes Paul Brewer-saxophone, Mary Petrich-saxophone, Russell…

Free

VJC Indigo Big Band: Winter Performance

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Ravenscroft presents the Valley Jazz Cooperative’s Indigo Big Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The Indigo Big Band will perform music by Neal  Hefti, Billy Strayhorn and Mary Lou…

$5

VJC Indigo Big Band: Winter Performance

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Ravenscroft presents the Valley Jazz Cooperative’s Indigo Big Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The Indigo Big Band will perform music by Neal  Hefti, Billy Strayhorn and Mary Lou…

$5

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Ben Hedquist Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Ben Hedquist Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Intersection

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Intersection featuring Dian D’Avanzo, violin Tessa Gotman Bock, violin Nancy Buck, viola Mike D’Avanzo, cello Russell Schmidt, piano Chris Finet, bass Rob Moore, drums Program String Quartet in F major, Maurice Ravel O sleep, why dost thou leave me?, George Frederic Handel How Insensitive, Antonio Carlos Jobim Limehouse Blues, Douglas Furber & Philip Braham My…

$30

CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Intersection

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Intersection featuring Dian D’Avanzo, violin Tessa Gotman Bock, violin Nancy Buck, viola Mike D’Avanzo, cello Russell Schmidt, piano Chris Finet, bass Rob Moore, drums Program String Quartet in F major, Maurice Ravel O sleep, why dost thou leave me?, George Frederic Handel How Insensitive, Antonio Carlos Jobim Limehouse Blues, Douglas Furber & Philip Braham My…

$30

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 & FRIENDS

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 & FRIENDS

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

Soul Rest

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,  and you will find rest for your souls.” - Matthew 11:29  Our world is filled with stress and pressure. The weight of responsibility we carry  can feel overwhelming. Taking time to intentionally care for your soul was modeled …

Soul Rest

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,  and you will find rest for your souls.” - Matthew 11:29  Our world is filled with stress and pressure. The weight of responsibility we carry  can feel overwhelming. Taking time to intentionally care for your soul was modeled …

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Dr. Jesse McGuire

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Dr. Jesse McGuire

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

Michael Kocour with Dee Alexander & Friends

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Michael Kocour & Friends A concert starring jazz pianist-composer Michael Kocour alone would be an outstanding entertainment value.  But embellish it with Chicago-based jazz vocalist Dee…

$50

Michael Kocour with Dee Alexander & Friends

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Michael Kocour & Friends A concert starring jazz pianist-composer Michael Kocour alone would be an outstanding entertainment value.  But embellish it with Chicago-based jazz vocalist Dee…

$50

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Dominic Amato & Friends All Star Jam

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Dominic Amato & Friends All Star Jam

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

Dominic Amato & Friends

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT - Dominic Amato & Friends A Special Tribute to Jazz Pioneers Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul, Allan Holdsworth, George Duke and Joe Sample. Featuring Dominic Amato (Sister Sledge Musical…

$45

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ZAZU West

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ZAZU West

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

NO JAZZBIRD NIGHTS – APRIL 7TH

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…

NO JAZZBIRD NIGHTS – APRIL 7TH

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…

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (4 PM)

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (4:00 PM) ***PLEASE NOTE*** Due to the overwhelming response to this performance, attendees that do not have a reserved ticket will be seated in our…

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (4 PM)

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (4:00 PM) ***PLEASE NOTE*** Due to the overwhelming response to this performance, attendees that do not have a reserved ticket will be seated in our…

Free

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (7 PM)

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (7:00 PM) ***PLEASE NOTE*** Due to the overwhelming response to this performance, attendees that do not have a reserved ticket will be seated in our…

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (7 PM)

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (7:00 PM) ***PLEASE NOTE*** Due to the overwhelming response to this performance, attendees that do not have a reserved ticket will be seated in our…

Free

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Tristan Lauzon Quintet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Tristan Lauzon Quintet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

Soul Rest

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,  and you will find rest for your souls.” - Matthew 11:29  Our world is filled with stress and pressure. The weight of responsibility we carry  can feel overwhelming. Taking time to intentionally care for your soul was modeled …

Soul Rest

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,  and you will find rest for your souls.” - Matthew 11:29  Our world is filled with stress and pressure. The weight of responsibility we carry  can feel overwhelming. Taking time to intentionally care for your soul was modeled …

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Bob Shimizu Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Bob Shimizu Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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…

$10

Diego Figueiredo & Stanley Jordan

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Diego Figueiredo & Stanley Jordan Grammy nominated guitarist Diego Figueiredo makes new fans every time he takes the stage by applying his supercharged emotion to his…

$55

Diego Figueiredo & Stanley Jordan

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Diego Figueiredo & Stanley Jordan Grammy nominated guitarist Diego Figueiredo makes new fans every time he takes the stage by applying his supercharged emotion to his…

$55

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Steve Adelson Stick-tet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

A REAL TREAT!  Join us in welcoming The Steve Adelson Stick-Tet to the Jazzbird Stage. So, remember to mark your calendars for one show you won't want to miss! STEVE ADELSON—Jazz guitarist…

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Steve Adelson Stick-tet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

A REAL TREAT!  Join us in welcoming The Steve Adelson Stick-Tet to the Jazzbird Stage. So, remember to mark your calendars for one show you won't want to miss! STEVE ADELSON—Jazz guitarist…

Free