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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KIMBERLY WESTON & BETH LEDERMAN

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

Friday, June 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kimberly Weston and Beth Lederman. Featured artists include Kimberly Westonā€“Vocals & Violin, Beth Ledermanā€“ Keys & Piano, Mario Mendivilā€“Bass, Connor Sampleā€“Drums, Natalie Gallatinā€“ Saxophone. Kimberly Weston's original music is a journey through the soul. Her sound is a captivating blend of R&B, jazz, and folk, delivering a raw…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KIMBERLY WESTON & BETH LEDERMAN

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

Friday, June 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kimberly Weston and Beth Lederman. Featured artists include Kimberly Westonā€“Vocals & Violin, Beth Ledermanā€“ Keys & Piano, Mario Mendivilā€“Bass, Connor Sampleā€“Drums, Natalie Gallatinā€“ Saxophone. Kimberly Weston's original music is a journey through the soul. Her sound is a captivating blend of R&B, jazz, and folk, delivering a raw…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT AND NUV

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

Friday, June 23rd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomesĀ Russell Schmidt & nuV to the Jazzbird stage. NuV (rhymes with ā€œgroovyā€) is Russellā€™s latest creation, an intergenerational quintet featuring musicians from across the country. Featured artists include Russell Schmidtā€“Piano, Stephanie Tateiwaā€“Alto Sax, Brice Winstonā€“Tenor Sax, Oliver Gomezā€“Bass, and Rob Mooreā€“Drums. NuV will perform a mix of original compositions…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT AND NUV

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

Friday, June 23rd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomesĀ Russell Schmidt & nuV to the Jazzbird stage. NuV (rhymes with ā€œgroovyā€) is Russellā€™s latest creation, an intergenerational quintet featuring musicians from across the country. Featured artists include Russell Schmidtā€“Piano, Stephanie Tateiwaā€“Alto Sax, Brice Winstonā€“Tenor Sax, Oliver Gomezā€“Bass, and Rob Mooreā€“Drums. NuV will perform a mix of original compositions…

$10

VJC Alumni Band

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

VJC Alumni Band Ravenscroft presents the VJC Alumni Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The ensemble features talented young musicians who were previously members of the Valley Jazz Cooperative during their high school years. The Alumni Band presents one concert annually, allowing these creative artists to reconnect and make music once more. The concert…

$10

VJC Alumni Band

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

VJC Alumni Band Ravenscroft presents the VJC Alumni Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The ensemble features talented young musicians who were previously members of the Valley Jazz Cooperative during their high school years. The Alumni Band presents one concert annually, allowing these creative artists to reconnect and make music once more. The concert…

$10

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT & FRIENDS

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

You're in for a Phenomenal Night of Jazz as vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett brings a power-packed performance to the Jazzbird stage in our Jazz for the Soul season finale on Sunday, June 25th at 6pm. You won't want to miss this! An all-star group joins Sandra with Alex Holland-saxophone, Ioannis Goudelis- keys, Steve Gripp-…

Free

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT & FRIENDS

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

You're in for a Phenomenal Night of Jazz as vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett brings a power-packed performance to the Jazzbird stage in our Jazz for the Soul season finale on Sunday, June 25th at 6pm. You won't want to miss this! An all-star group joins Sandra with Alex Holland-saxophone, Ioannis Goudelis- keys, Steve Gripp-…

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…

$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…

$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…

$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…

$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…

$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…

$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…

$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…

$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…

$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…

$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,…

Free

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…

$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,…

$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…

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…

$16 ā€“ $28

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.…

$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…

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…

$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

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…

$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…

$75