Jazzbird Nights SATURDAY: Elsa Nilsson – Band Of Pulses
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_7RXmm9C7w&t=1s Saturday, October 12th, atĀ 7:00pm,Ā Jazzbird welcomes Elsa Nilsson - Band Of Pulses! Featured artists include Elsa Nilssonā Flute & FX, Santiago Leibsonā Piano, Marty Kenneyā Bass, and Rodrigo Recabarrenā Drums.…
Jazzbird Nights: Emiliano Lasansky Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDwxVaG94A8 Friday, October 18th, atĀ 7:00pm,Ā Jazzbird welcomes the Emiliano Lasansky Quartet! Featured artists includeĀ Emiliano Lasanskyā Bass, Javier Santiagoā Piano, Devin Danielsā Alto Saxophone, and Benjamin Ringā Drums. Prepare to be captivated…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Forward Momentum
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us at Jazzbird forĀ ForwardMomentum ā that hard-swinginā andĀ soulful quartet yourĀ cardiologist warned you about. ForwardMomentum features drummer/bandleader Ted Bouras, Dave Henning/keys, Damian Hagge/tenor sax, and Ted Sistrunk/bass. Music on a Mission is pleased to contribute 100% of all donations from this concert toĀ The HART Pantry (Helping at Risk Teens). All JFTS Concerts are FREE and…
Jazzbird Nights: Margherita Fava Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://vimeo.com/1010339161?share=copy#t=0 Friday, October 25th, atĀ 7:00pm,Ā Jazzbird welcomes the Margherita Fava Trio! Featured artists include Margherita Favaā Piano, Rob Lintonā Bass, and Griffin Photoglouā Drums. Margherita Favaās musical odyssey spans continents and…
Canceled Cyrille AimƩe
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Cyrille AimĆ©e **SPECIAL NOTICE** The performance on SAT, October 26th has been cancelled due to health reasons.Ā At this time ticket sales are closed.Ā Ā The Ravenscroft…
We3 Featuring O.M.G. Benefit Concert
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://vimeo.com/1019971100?share=copy Music on a Mission is pleased to present WE3 & O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre)Ā for this one show-only special event concert to benefit Deep Within Rehab of AZ. We3 is a powerhouse of talents featuring pianist Nicole Pesce, violinist Suzanne Lansford, and vocalist Renee Grant Patrick. Flanked by Grammy-winning bassist Mel Brown and internationally acclaimed…
Jazzbird Nights: Lewis Nash Gen-3 Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://vimeo.com/1013334356?share=copy Friday, November 1st, atĀ 7:00pm,Ā Jazzbird welcomes Lewis Nash Gen-3 Trio! Featured artists include Lewis Nashā Drums, Charles Lewisā Piano, and Corcoran Holtā Bass. Renowned drummer Lewis Nash, known for his…
Jazzbird Nights: Nick Manson – “Reflections On Bill Evans”
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKOleEKVu1o Friday, November 8th, atĀ 7:00pm,Ā Jazzbird welcomes Nick Manson - "Reflections On Bill Evans"! Featured artists include Nick Mansonā Piano, Chris Finetā Bass, and Rob Mooreā Drums. "This is 21st-century jazz,…
Jazzbird Nights: DARUMA
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oReG7aXXxes Friday, November 15th, atĀ 7:00pm,Ā Jazzbird welcomes DARUMA! Featured artists include Shane Dahlerā Drums, Yafeu Tyhimbaā Bass, Gabriel Mininbergā Saxophone, Zach Richā Trombone, and Maximillian Mooreā Piano/Keys. DARUMA is a fresh…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Immersion
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesCHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT:Ā IMMERSION Experience chamber music like never before! This seasonāsĀ Chamber @ Ravenscroft series opens with a groundbreaking concert where great classical selections meet mesmerizing, immersive visuals. Join us in…
Jazzbird Nights: NOLAZ Band
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysbZ76WYGlg&t=2s Friday, November 22nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the NOLAZ Band! Featured artists include Ted Belledinā Keys/Saxophone/Vocals, Janet Danielā Drums, Steve Himmelsteinā Guitar/Vocals, Anthony Reedā Trombone, Simone Sanchezā Lead Vocals,…
Larry Fuller Trio
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQB8ao3rgpw RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Larry Fuller Trio āIn his amazing gossamer piano solos, he sprinkles stardust on whatever song he plays; you hold your breath in wonder.ā - The…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Robby Carrillo Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesWelcome drummer, recording artist, studio musician and educator,Ā Robby Carrillo back to Jazz for the Soul featuring favorite jazz standards and some brilliant original compositions. Ā His band includesĀ Nick MansonĀ (piano),Ā Andy GrossĀ (sax) andĀ Ben HedquistĀ (bass). More rhythm and groove is on the way! 100% of donations Ā for this concert will benefit "Kitchen on the Street" and/or "Fresh on Deck"…
Jazzbird Nights: Holly Pyle & Dmitri Matheny
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdAuglrn5-Y **THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT** Friday, December 6th, atĀ 7:00pm,Ā Jazzbird welcomes Holly Pyle & Dmitri Matheny! Featured artists include Holly Pyleā Vocals, Dmitri Mathenyā Flugelhorn, Lamar Gainesā Piano, Corcoran Holtā…
Jazzbird Nights: David Weiss Sextet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LegDNR_IHus Friday, December 13th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the David Weiss Sextet! Featured artists include David Weissā Trumpet, Myron Waldenā Alto Saxophone, Michael Zilberā Tenor Saxophone, Matt Clarkā Piano, Essiet…
Ari Hoenig Trio
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6HVENsEGWI RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Ari Hoenig Trio āExpansive technique, propulsive time and deep musicality" "his style is characterized by a crisp attack and quick attentive reflexes. - NEW YORK TIMES Ari Hoenig, an acclaimed jazz drummer, composer, and educator, is celebrated for his innovative and intense approach to drumming. Known for transforming the role…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Joe Garcia & Friends
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesHot Latin Salsa meets Jazz Standards with Tunes to bring Your Holiday Season to a Sizzle! Joe Garcia and Friends features Joe Garcia-percussion, Dom Moio-drums, Todd Johnson-bass, and Benjamin Cortez-piano. Music on a Mission is pleased to contribute 100% of all donations from this concert to "Outreach Belarus," a humanitarian aid project for the children,…
Jazzbird Nights: Jake Hart & John Hart Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3yAH6OhPQ&t=1s Friday, December 20th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Jake Hart & John Hart Trio! Featured artists include Jake Hartā Piano, John Hartā Guitar, Steven Kirstyā Bass, and Marcello Carelliā…
VJC Alumni Band+: Christmas Concert
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVJC ALUMNI BAND+: CHRISTMAS CONCERT *** THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT *** Join us for a magicalĀ Christmas ConcertĀ as Valley Jazz Cooperative program alums combine forces with a handful of leading area jazz artists for the first time! The newly-formedĀ VJC Alumni Band+Ā will perform big band arrangements of holiday classics, infusing Ravenscroft Hall with the Spirit of…
Jazzbird Nights: Logan Kane “Floor Plans” Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS6baidtjLo Friday, January 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Logan Kane "Floor Plans" Quartet! Featured artists include Logan Kaneā Bass, Nicole McCabeā Saxophone, John Escreetā Piano, and Benjamin Ringā Drums.…
Jazzbird Nights: Paul Cornish Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOWacLbU8Ok Saturday, January 4th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Paul Cornish Trio! Featured artists include Paul Cornishā piano, Jermaine Paulā Bass, and Jonathan Pinsonā Drums. Los Angeles-based pianist and composer…
Jazzbird Nights: Tribute to Duke Ellington with Mary Petrich, Louise Baranger, and Beth Lederman
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, January 10th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes a Tribute to Duke Ellington with Mary Petrich, Louise Baranger, and Beth Lederman! Featured artists include Mary Petrichā Saxophone, Louise Barangerā Trumpet, Beth…
Jazzbird Nights: Benjamin Ring Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjgvPcCEtY0&t=8s Friday, January 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Benjamin Ring Quintet! Featured artists include Benjamin Ringā Drums, Devin Danielsā Saxophone, Jake Chapmanā Vibraphone, Adam Hershā Piano, and Logan Kaneā…
Eric Rasmussen Quartet Improvisation Composition Workshop Presented by SCC
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesEric Rasmussen Quartet Improvisation Composition Workshop Presented by Scottsdale Community College Join the Eric Rasmussen Quartet for a deep dive into the unique compositions of the Tristano school and their…
Miki Yamanaka Trio
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSrjZNDPU60 RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Miki Yamanaka Trio "Pianist Miki Yamanaka runs free and easy with a fresh spin on mainstream bopā DownBeat Magazine Japanese-born pianist Miki Yamanaka has become…
Jazzbird Nights: Kelly Green Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AON8eSDhxKs Friday, January 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Kelly Green Trio! Featured artists include Kelly Greenā Piano & Vocals, Luca Soul Rosenfeldā Bass, and Evan Hydeā Drums. āKelly is…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: American Intersection
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesCHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: AMERICAN INTERSECTION The 2024/25 Chamber @ Ravenscroft season continues with our annual āJazz meets Classicalā event, but this time aroundā¦itās an American Intersection!Ā This unique, crossover concert…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: We3 and Shiela Earley
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesA fabulous way to start the jazz year off! These ladies are a powerhouse of talents combined, featuring Renee Grant Patrick-vocals, Suzanne Lansford-violin, and Nicole Pesce-piano joined by Sheila Earley on drums. Enjoy timeless tunes with new and familiar interpretations of popular, jazz, swing, blues standards, and so much more! 100% of the proceeds go…
Jazzbird Nights: Metta Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1lUU291JVw Friday, January 31st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Metta Quintet! Featured artists include Hans Schumanā Drums, Greg Wardā Alto Saxophone, Wayne Escofferyā Tenor Saxophone, Rashaan Carterā Bass, and Glenn…
Gerald Clayton
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5f1cwEOcf4&t=1s RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Gerald Clayton āA remarkable player, he seems to understand what our ear wants ā blooming harmony, melodic improvisations, firm landings ā and how to deliver it.ā ā The New York Times Six-time GRAMMY nominated pianist-composer and Blue Note recording artist Gerald Clayton began formal studies at Los Angeles County High…
Jazzbird Nights: David Friesenās Circle 3 Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo53hQe-llk&list=PLuWJKk5Z0WIiAac97sVZp3bWn0vbNL8Qu&index=2 Friday, February 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes David Friesenās Circle 3 Trio! Featured artists include David Friesenā Hemage Bass & Piano, Joe Manisā Tenor & Soprano Saxophone, and Charlie…
Jazz Icons: A Soundtrack for All Generations Benefit Concert
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz Icons: A Soundtrack for All Generations A concert benefitting House of Refuge Sunnyslope A Curated Collection Of Contemporary Jazz Classics By The Masters Who Defined The Genre. Jazz Pianist Michael Kocour and his quartet bring the energy and spirit of jazz to life with the music of iconic composers such as Quincy Jones, Benny…
VJC Winter Performance
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVJC WINTER PERFORMANCE Two of the Valley Jazz Cooperative's student ensembles share the stage for the VJC Winter Performance in Ravenscroft Hall. This matinee event is the opening VJC concert of the year, showcasing Cerulean Two (a combo) and Indigo (a big band) on the program. Both groups are led by VJC Founder Russell Schmidt.…
Jazzbird Nights: Russell Schmidt with Exit Strategy
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt with Exit Strategy! Featured artists include Russell Schmidtā Piano & Vocals, Brice Winstonā Tenor Saxophone, Ben Hedquistā Bass, Liam Connorā Trumpet,…
Jazzbird Nights: TRAQ ATAQ
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWpkwgDZJmI Saturday, February 22nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes TRAQ ATAQ! Featured artists include Sam Trapchakā Bass, Q Morrowā Guitar, and Christian Colemanā Drums. TRAQ ATAQ, a hard-hitting instrumental trio from…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Zazu West
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz for the Soul welcomes Zazu West. Ā Zazu West is Phoenix's premier ensemble dedicated to Gypsy Jazz, the style devoted to the legacy of the influential jazz guitar legend, Django Reinhardt. Gypsy Jazz is infectiously swinging and wildly improvisational. Whether playing Django compositions or jazz standards the gypsy jazz style creates a one-of-a-kind performance experience.…
Jazzbird Nights: James Fernando Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcS_h6oMl3Y Friday, February 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio! Featured artists include James Fernandoā Piano, Bailey Zickā Bass, and Connor Sampleā Drums. Experience the brilliance of Philly-based…
Camille Thurman
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51uxcErItUM RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Camille Thurman "You're hard pressed to find rising talents more exciting than Camille Thurman whose sound is as commodious and strong as Hank Mobley's" Ā -…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Borders & Bridges
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesCHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: BORDERS & BRIDGES Join us in Ravenscroft Hall on Saturday, March 22nd, at 7:00 pm, for a daring program entitled Borders & Bridges! Pieces by an absolute…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: West by Northwest
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesTom Wakeling's West by Northwest is Live at Jazzbird!Ā Featuring the extraordinary Mr. Tom Wakeling on bass, the "fleet-fingered keyboard dynamo" Angelo Versace on keys, world-class trumpeter, Jason Carder, and the Valley's own ever-popular rhythm master, Dom Moio on drums. This group embraces past, present, and future jazz with great chemistry and an adventurous, hard-swinging…