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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 FEATURING O.M.G

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

Friday, June 30th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomesĀ We3 Featuring O.M.G. to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Renee Patrickā€“Vocals, Nicole Pesceā€“Piano/Keyboard, Suzanne Lansfordā€“Violin/Vocals, Mel Brownā€“Bass, and Dowell Davisā€“Drums. O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) Combines the talents of We3 along with Grammy Award winning Bass player Mel Brown, and internationally acclaimed drummer Dowell Davis. This special collaboration brings…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 FEATURING O.M.G

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

Friday, June 30th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomesĀ We3 Featuring O.M.G. to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Renee Patrickā€“Vocals, Nicole Pesceā€“Piano/Keyboard, Suzanne Lansfordā€“Violin/Vocals, Mel Brownā€“Bass, and Dowell Davisā€“Drums. O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) Combines the talents of We3 along with Grammy Award winning Bass player Mel Brown, and internationally acclaimed drummer Dowell Davis. This special collaboration brings…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ALICE TATUM

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

*This event is SOLD OUT* Friday, September 1st at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Alice Tatum to the Jazzbird stage to kick off our 2023-24 season! Featured artists include Alice Tatumā€“Vocals, Claudia Maynesā€“Vocals, and Diana Leeā€“Vocals, Todd Chubaā€“Drums, Nicole Pesceā€“Piano, and John Murrayā€“Bass. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible talent of Alice Tatum, a true music…

$16 ā€“ $28

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ALICE TATUM

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

*This event is SOLD OUT* Friday, September 1st at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Alice Tatum to the Jazzbird stage to kick off our 2023-24 season! Featured artists include Alice Tatumā€“Vocals, Claudia Maynesā€“Vocals, and Diana Leeā€“Vocals, Todd Chubaā€“Drums, Nicole Pesceā€“Piano, and John Murrayā€“Bass. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible talent of Alice Tatum, a true music…

$16 ā€“ $28

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ILYA DYNOV TRIO FEATURING BILL CUNLIFFE

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

Friday, September 8th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Ilya Dynov Trio Featuring Bill Cunliffe. Featured artists include Ilya Dynovā€“Drums, Bill Cunliffeā€“Piano, and Will Lyleā€“Bass. Ilya Dynov is a sensational New York-based drummer and composer. Renowned as a virtuoso and hailed as a musical genius, he has garnered global acclaim from international press, leaving audiences awe-struck…

$16 ā€“ $28

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TOMMY GEARHART QUINTET

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

Friday, September 15th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Tommy Gearhart Quintet. Featured artists include Tommy Gearhartā€“Vocals, Kevin Ravelletteā€“Piano, Angelo Versaceā€“Piano, Chris Finetā€“Bass, Stanley Sorensonā€“Guitar, and Chase Ellisonā€“Drums. A sensitive yet powerful jazz vocalist who loves to sing ballads, Tommy Gearhart has developed his own sound as he explores the Great American Songbook and jazz standards.…

$16 ā€“ $28

JesĆŗs Molina & Los Dromers

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRA4YYcQpCs RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - JesĆŗs Molina & Los Dromers Enjoy a video and sneak peek above of what to expect of Jesus Molina and Los Dromers when they kick off our 23-24 season in Ravenscroft Hall! Formed in August 2022 in Los Angeles and influenced by a myriad of masterful bands (Chick Corea Electric…

$50

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: FOLKLORE QUARTET – FEATURING MAX BECKMAN

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

Friday, September 22nd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Folklore Quartet Featuring Max Beckman. Featured artists include Max Beckmanā€“Bass, Alex Oliverioā€“Guitar, Bailey Zickā€“Strings, and Jordan Tompkinsā€“Drums. The "Folklore Quartet" is a talented group of valley natives whose unique blend of American folk music, jazz, and avant-garde creates an immersive experience. Their dynamic approach to improvisation breathes…

$16 ā€“ $28

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: BETH LEDERMAN JAZZ CON ALMA

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

Get ready to ignite your senses at the Jazz for the Soul Season Opener on September 24th, featuring the incredible Beth Lederman Jazz Con Alma! Brace yourself for a night of high-octane music with an all-star lineup featuring: Beth Lederman-piano, Frank Valdes- percussion, Jon Murray-bass, Adam Clark-drums, and Adam Roberts-tenor sax. Translating as ā€œJazz with…

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JACK RADAVICH QUINTET

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

Friday, September 29th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Jack Radavich Quintet. Featured artists include Jack Radavichā€“Bass, Jerry Donatoā€“Tenor Saxophone, Dave Henningā€“Keys, John Lewisā€“Drums, and Neal Serokaā€“Guitar. Hailing from Chicago and now based in Phoenix, Jack Radavich has been an influential figure in the jazz scene for decades. With an impressive resume that includes collaborations with…

$16 ā€“ $28

Joel Harrison

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB18_WfO3_E RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Joel Harrison Described as ā€œproteanā€¦ brilliantā€ by the New York Times, Harrisonā€™s contributions also extend to film composition and beyond. Renowned jazz guitarist, Joel Harrison is set to lead an exceptional ensemble of NYC-based musicians for a powerful performance in Ravenscroft Hall. The showā€™s centerpiece and Joel Harrisonā€™s 24th album,…

$45

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: CORNER POCKET SEXTET

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

Friday, October 6th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Corner Pocket Sextet. Featured artists include Chris Rossā€“Bass, Adam Robertsā€“Saxophone, Dennis Monceā€“Trumpet, Michael Lakeā€“Trombone, Dave Henningā€“Piano, and Ryan Anthonyā€“Drums. Step into a world of jazz brilliance as the Corner Pocket Sextet takes center stage to pay a soul-stirring homage to master composer and jazz titan, Wayne Shorter.…

$16 ā€“ $28

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KRISTINA KOLLER

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

Friday, October 20th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kristina Koller. Featured artists include Kristina Kollerā€“Vocals, Fima Chupakhinā€“Piano,Ā James Robbinsā€“Bass, and Cory Coxā€“Drums. Renowned jazz virtuoso Kristina Koller will showcase her exceptional artistry on the Jazzbird stage through an exclusive presentation of reimagined musical renditions by Great American Songbook composer, Cole Porter. Embracing a diverse range of Porter's…

$16 ā€“ $28

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ROBBY CARRILLO QUARTET

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

Join us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, October 22nd as we welcome the Robby Carrillo Quartet! The Quartet features headliner, drummer, composer, educator, and recording artist, Robby Carrillo. The other talented artists performing include Nick Mansonā€“piano, Andrew Grossā€“tenor sax, and Ben Hedquistā€“bass. Robby Carrilloā€“ Drummer, percussionist, and educator, based in Phoenix,…

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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT & nuVI

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

Friday, October 27th atĀ 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomesĀ Russell Schmidt &Ā nuVI back to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Jesse Deemsā€“Trumpet, Ethan Buckā€“Alto Sax, Brice Winstonā€“Tenor Sax, Russell Schmidtā€“Piano, Scott Blackā€“Bass, and Rob Mooreā€“Drums. nuVIĀ (rhymes with ā€œgroovyā€) is Russell's latest creative venture, an intergenerational sextet featuring musicians from across the country. nuVI will perform a mix of…

$16 ā€“ $28

Anthony Fung

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYbXrB_VKLE RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Anthony Fung "This is rich, colorful, and at times transportive music that attests to Fungā€™s compositional strengths."- MakingaScene.org Join us on Saturday, October 28th at 7:30pm for the Anthony Fung Quartet as they celebrate the release of his new album,Ā  "FO(U)RTH". Anthony Fung, the accomplished drummer, composer, producer, and bandleader…

$45

2 PIANOS, 6 HANDS! BROADWAY & HOLLYWOOD- BENEFIT CONCERT

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

https://vimeo.com/871225771?share=copy   Join us in Ravenscroft Hall on Sunday, October 29th at 3:00pm as MSW Presents ā€œ2 Pianos, 6 Hands! Broadway & Hollywood" Featuring the masterful stylings of piano duo Paolo Alderighi and Stephanie Trick, alongside Phoenixā€™s legendary Nicole Pesce.Ā These three powerhouses team up for a tribute to the best loved music of Broadway and…

$40

2 PIANOS, 6 HANDS! AN EXTRAVAGANZA OF STRIDE, SWING, BOOGIE & MORE- BENEFIT CONCERT

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

https://vimeo.com/871225771?share=copy   Join us in Ravenscroft Hall on Sunday, October 29th at 7:00pm as MSW Presents 2 Pianos, 6 Hands!Ā an extravaganza of stride, swing, boogie, & more!Ā Featuring the masterful stylings of piano duo Paolo Alderighi and Stephanie Trick, alongside Phoenixā€™s legendary Nicole Pesce. These three powerhouses team up to honor the exciting and dynamic styles…

$40

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KYLE NASSER & SIMONA PREMAZZI QUINTET

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

Friday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Kyle Nasser & Simona Premazzi Quintet to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Kyle Nasserā€“Saxophone, Simona Premazziā€“Piano, Kenji Wagnerā€“Trumpet, Jay Sawyerā€“Drums, and Noah Garabedianā€“Bass. New York City based artists Simona Premazzi and Kyle Nasser have played together for nearly a decade, but in late 2021, they…

$16 ā€“ $28

CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Inspiration

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

The second season of the Chamber @ Ravenscroft series opens with Inspiration, featuring musical masterpieces composed by Brahms, Higdon, Mahler, and MartinÅÆ. The innovative program will feature four leading, creative artists from around the globe, grouped together in contrasting ways, offering different instrumentations and fresh soundscapes throughout the evening. Inspiration features Rolf Haas, violin Nancy…

$40

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND JAZZ AMBASSADORS

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

Join us for a SPECIAL Veterans Day edition of Jazzbird Nights on Friday, November 10th at 7:30pm, as we welcome the United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors to Ravenscroft Hall! The Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim…

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: THE BETH LEDERMAN TRIO FEATURING STEVEN POWELL

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

Friday, November 17th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes TheĀ Beth Lederman Trio Featuring Steven Powell to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Steven Powellā€“Vocals, Beth Ledermanā€“Piano, Feliz Sainzā€“Bass, and Connor Sampleā€“Drums. This band mixes the playful creativity and integrityā€Æfound at the heart of jazz with standards, Latin rhythms, and good solid grooves. Joining Beth Lederman on…

$16 ā€“ $28

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ELAINE DAME FEATURING THE BETH LEDERMAN TRIO

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

Friday, November 17th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Elaine Dame and the Beth Lederman Trio to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Elaine Dameā€“Vocals, Beth Ledermanā€“Piano, Feliz Sainzā€“Bass, and Connor Sampleā€“Drums. Elaine Dame is not just a singer; she's a captivating musical force that demands your attention. Hailed as a "jazz dynamo" by Time Out…

$16 ā€“ $28

Myron McKinley

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUvQVrrh5mI&t=3s RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Myron McKinley This concert is co-sponsored by Ravenscroft Pianos. To learn more please visit their website here: https://ravenscroftpianos.com/ "McKinley has a clear vision for his own creative expression, but more importantly, he has a clear vision for providing a necessary impetus to shatter the boundaries and stimulate the evolution of…

$65

NO JAZZBIRD NIGHTS

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

There will be no Jazzbird Nights performance on Friday, November 24th, as we are closed to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Jazzbird Nights will be back next week, December 1st at 7:30pm with the incredible Margherita Fava Trio- we hope to see you there! Reservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the ā€œGet Ticketsā€ button above…

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ALICE TATUM

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

Join us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, November 26th as we welcome award-winning and critically acclaimed vocalist,Ā  Alice Tatum! The following world class musicians will also be performing alongside Alice Tatum, Nicole Pesceā€“piano, Todd Chuba ā€“drums, and Jon Murrayā€“bass.Ā Alice's phenomenal vocal range and impressive repertoire present an ever-dynamic and entertaining show…

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: MARGHERITA FAVA QUARTET

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

Friday, December 1st at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Margherita Fava Quartet to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Margherita Fava- Piano, Emiliano Lasansky- Bass, and John Davis- Drums. Margherita Fava's musical odyssey spans continents and genres. Hailing from Follina, Italy, she relocated to the USA in 2016, embarking on an incredible journey in jazz.…

$16 ā€“ $28

Fernando Ortega- A Benefit Concert for The Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona

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

MSW presents Fernando Ortega- A Benefit Concert for The Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona. (SFSAZ) In the early 1990s, young composer and pianist Fernando Ortega, classically trained and musically complex, entered the Christian music scene. His distinctively earthy sound perplexed and even defied the pop status quo. Descended from eight generations of Mexican weavers, this…

$25

Fernando Ortega- A Benefit Concert for The Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona

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

MSW presents Fernando Ortega- A Benefit Concert for The Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona. (SFSAZ) In the early 1990s, young composer and pianist Fernando Ortega, classically trained and musically complex, entered the Christian music scene. His distinctively earthy sound perplexed and even defied the pop status quo. Descended from eight generations of Mexican weavers, this…

$25

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: DMITRI MATHENY GROUP

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

Friday, December 8th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Dmitri Matheny Group back to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Dmitri Matheny- Flugelhorn, Lamar Gaines- Piano, Chris Finet- Bass, and Dom Moio- Drums. The Dmitri Matheny Group, "An all-star jazz band featuring some of the most accomplished musicians in the western United Statesā€- All About…

$16 ā€“ $28

Kings Return

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2gXTWBhZuM RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Kings Return Kings Return is a vocal band of brothers - Gabe Kunda, Vaughn Faison, J.E. McKissic & Jamall Williams. The Dallas, Texas-based a cappella group was formed unintentionally in 2016 after first singing together for Gabeā€™s college graduation recital. Their popularity grew when they began posting videos to social…

$75

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TRAQ ATAQ

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

Friday, December 15th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes TRAQ ATAQ to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Sam Trapchak-Bass, Q Morrow-Guitar, and Christian Coleman-Drums. Join us for an electrifying evening with TRAQ ATAQ, a dynamic guitar-centric trio hailing from the heart of NYC. Led by the incomparable bassist Sam Trapchak and virtuoso guitarist Q Morrow,…

$16 ā€“ $28

Benjamin Cortez

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHtUoi_GgzM RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Benjamin Cortez Embrace the spirit of the season with the nostalgia of timeless Christmas standards and some brand new Christmas originals by Benjamin Cortez! Benjamin Cortez is a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter who seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern flair. Having mastered an array of instrumentsā€”guitar, piano, bass, and drums, and moreā€”his…

$65

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT – AN INTIMATE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE

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

Join us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, December 17th as we welcome back esteemed vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett! Playing alongside Sandra are Steve Gripp on guitar, Michael Williams on bass,Ā and Jarred Bowens on drums.Ā This intimate Christmas Experience features an evening of music that will put you in the spirit of…

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT – AN INTIMATE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE

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

Join us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, December 17th as we welcome back esteemed vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett! Playing alongside Sandra are Steve Gripp on guitar, Michael Williams on bass,Ā and Jarred Bowens on drums.Ā This intimate Christmas Experience features an evening of music that will put you in the spirit of…

Free

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 & FRIENDS

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

Friday, December 22nd at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes We3 & Friends to the Jazzbird stage for the last Jazzbird Night of 2023! Featured artists include Nicole Pesce- Piano,Ā  Renee Patrick- Vocals, Suzanne Lansford- Violin, Sheila Early-Drums, and Mel Brown- Electric Bass. We3 showcases the exquisite vocal stylings of Renee Patrick, complemented by virtuosic pianist Nicole…

$16 ā€“ $28

NO JAZZBIRD NIGHTS

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

There will be no Jazzbird Nights performance on Friday, December 29th, as we are closed to celebrate the Christmas holiday. Jazzbird Nights will be back next week, January 5th at 7pm with Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & Friends- we hope to see you there! Reservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the ā€œGet Ticketsā€…

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & Friends

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

Friday, January 5th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & FriendsĀ to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Delphine Cortez- Vocals,Ā  Joel Robin- Piano, other musicians TBD. Delphine Cortez, a renowned vocalist, launched her career in Chicago's top jazz clubs before becoming a sought-after artist in the Greater Phoenix market in the…

$16 ā€“ $28

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Mary Petrich OpenHand Quartet

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

Friday, January 12th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Mary Petrich OpenHand Quartet to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Mary Petrich- Saxophone,Ā  Ray Lebert- Guitar, Vince Theifain- Bass, and Ryan Anthony- Drums. Delve into the captivating world of OpenHand as they explore original compositions and inventive interpretations of standards with a chemistry that defines…

$16 ā€“ $28