Jazzbird Nights: Todd Johnson Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://vimeo.com/1006761528?share=copy#t=0 Friday, September 13th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Todd Johnson Quartet! Featured artists include Todd Johnson– Bass, Nicole Pesce– Piano, Andrew Gross– Saxophone, and Robby Carrillo– Drums. Join Todd Johnson and Friends for a night of "Greasy, Soulful Standards" and selections from their new CD "Live at the Ravenscroft"! Featuring extraordinary local piano legend, Nicole Pesce…
Jazzbird Nights: Kevin Sun Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1gBgLaILp8 Friday, September 20th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Kevin Sun Trio! Featured artists include Kevin Sun– Saxophone, Walter Stinson– Bass, and Kayvon Gordon– Drums. Kevin Sun is a saxophonist and composer living in…
Jazzbird Nights SATURDAY: Simon Moullier Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHLFMkIokio Saturday, September 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Simon Moullier Quartet! Featured artists include Simon Moullier– Vibraphone, Lex Korten– Piano, Corcoran Holt– Bass, and JK Kim– Drums. Join us for a…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Beth Lederman Jazz Con Alma
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us for the Jazz for the Soul Season Opener featuring JAZZ con ALMA with Beth Lederman on piano, Frank Valdes on percussion, John Murray on bass, Todd Chuba on drums, and Adam Roberts on tenor sax. Translating as “Jazz with Soul” or “Jazz with Spirit,” Beth Lederman and Jazz Con Alma provide just that. With…
Jazzbird Nights: Ember
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlDpbt2tjiQ&t=3s Friday, September 27th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Ember! Featured artists include Noah Garabedian– Acoustic Bass/Synthesizer, Caleb Wheeler Curtis– Stritch, Trumpet, Sopranino, and Vincent Sperrazza– Drums. The Brooklyn, NY based collaborative trio…
RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES: Tarbaby with Orrin Evans, Eric Revis & Nasheet Waits
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6ofhtWaLY0 RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Tarbaby with Orrin Evans, Eric Revis & Nasheet Waits “I like to make things happen... I like to connect the dots, get a bunch of…
Jazzbird Nights: Matt Wigler Band
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=u7euLr5Ny7Y Friday, October 4th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Matt Wigler Band! Featured artists include Matt Wigler– Vocals/Piano, Ted Sistrunk– Bass, and Dom Moio– Drums. Matt Wigler Band plays an entertaining repertoire…
Jazzbird Nights: Michael Ragonese Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjjMkiQQgUY&t=2s Friday, October 11th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Michael Ragonese Trio! Featured artists include Michael Ragonese– Piano, Anthony Fung– Drums, and Luca Alemanno– Bass. Join award-winning pianist Michael Ragonese and his…
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, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Elsa Nilsson - Band Of Pulses! Featured artists include Elsa Nilsson– Flute & FX, Santiago Leibson– Piano, Marty Kenney– Bass, and Rodrigo Recabarren– Drums. “Free of keys, harmonies, and conventional jazz phrasing, the musicians and the poet become one, and the melodies sound liberated and honest.” — Allen Michie,…
Jazzbird Nights: Emiliano Lasansky Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDwxVaG94A8 Friday, October 18th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Emiliano Lasansky Quartet! Featured artists include Emiliano Lasansky– Bass, Javier Santiago– Piano, Devin Daniels– Alto Saxophone, and Benjamin Ring– Drums. Prepare to be captivated…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Forward Momentum
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us at Jazzbird for ForwardMomentum — that hard-swingin’ and soulful quartet your 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 to 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, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Margherita Fava Trio! Featured artists include Margherita Fava– Piano, Rob Linton– Bass, and Griffin Photoglou– Drums. Margherita Fava’s musical odyssey spans continents and…
Canceled Cyrille Aimée
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Cyrille Aimée **SPECIAL NOTICE** The performance on SAT, October 26th has been cancelled due to health reasons. At this time ticket sales are closed. 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) for this one show-only special event concert to benefit Deep Within Rehab of AZ. We3 is…
Jazzbird Nights: Lewis Nash Gen-3 Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://vimeo.com/1013334356?share=copy Friday, November 1st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lewis Nash Gen-3 Trio! Featured artists include Lewis Nash– Drums, Charles Lewis– Piano, and Corcoran Holt– Bass. Renowned drummer Lewis Nash, known for his debut recording "Rhythm Is My Business" in 1989, is universally recognized as one of the greatest drummers in jazz history. With a career spanning 4…
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, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Nick Manson - "Reflections On Bill Evans"! Featured artists include Nick Manson– Piano, Chris Finet– Bass, and Rob Moore– 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, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes DARUMA! Featured artists include Shane Dahler– Drums, Yafeu Tyhimba– Bass, Gabriel Mininberg– Saxophone, Zach Rich– Trombone, and Maximillian Moore– Piano/Keys. DARUMA is a fresh contemporary jazz group featuring some of Denver's finest young talent. Their music reinterprets the jazz aesthetic for the 21st century, taking audiences from deep grooves…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Immersion
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesCHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: IMMERSION Experience chamber music like never before! This season’s Chamber @ Ravenscroft series opens with a groundbreaking concert where great classical selections meet mesmerizing, immersive visuals. Join us in Ravenscroft Hall on Saturday, November 16th, at 7:00 pm, for Immersion, featuring visuals by new media artist Xuan, paired with music by Bach, Strauss, Schumann, and…
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 Belledin– Keys/Saxophone/Vocals, Janet Daniel– Drums, Steve Himmelstein– Guitar/Vocals, Anthony Reed– Trombone, Simone Sanchez– 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 “In his amazing gossamer piano solos, he sprinkles stardust on whatever song he plays; you hold your breath in wonder.” - The…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Robby Carrillo Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesWelcome drummer, recording artist, studio musician and educator, Robby Carrillo back to Jazz for the Soul featuring favorite jazz standards and some brilliant original compositions. His band includes Nick Manson (piano), Andy Gross (sax) and Ben Hedquist (bass). More rhythm and groove is on the way! 100% of donations 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, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Holly Pyle & Dmitri Matheny! Featured artists include Holly Pyle– Vocals, Dmitri Matheny– Flugelhorn, Lamar Gaines– Piano, Corcoran Holt–…
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 Weiss– Trumpet, Myron Walden– Alto Saxophone, Michael Zilber– Tenor Saxophone, Matt Clark– 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 “Expansive technique, propulsive time and deep musicality" "his style is characterized by a crisp attack and quick attentive reflexes. - NEW YORK…
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 Hart– Piano, John Hart– Guitar, Steven Kirsty– Bass, and Marcello Carelli– Drums. Get ready as emerging pianist and composer Jake Hart teams up with legendary guitarist John Hart and his powerhouse trio on the Jazzbird stage.…
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 magical Christmas Concert as Valley Jazz Cooperative program alums combine forces with a handful of leading…
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 Kane– Bass, Nicole McCabe– Saxophone, John Escreet– Piano, and Benjamin Ring– Drums. Logan Kane, one of jazz’s most sought-after young bassists and a prominent figure in LA’s thriving creative music scene, is proud to present Floor Plans,…
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 Cornish– piano, Jermaine Paul– Bass, and Jonathan Pinson– Drums. Los Angeles-based pianist and composer Paul Cornish strives to inspire freedom and collaboration in his music and community. Hailing from Houston where he was a student at the prestigious High…
Jazzbird Nights: Tribute to Duke Ellington with Mary Petrich, Louise Baranger, and Beth Lederman
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT*** Friday, January 10th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes a Tribute to Duke Ellington with Mary Petrich, Louise Baranger, and Beth Lederman! Featured artists include Mary Petrich– Saxophone, Louise Baranger– Trumpet, Beth Lederman– Piano, Vincent Thiefain– Bass, and Jordan Tompkins– Drums. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the iconic…
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 Ring– Drums, Devin Daniels– Saxophone, Jake Chapman– Vibraphone, Adam Hersh– Piano, and Logan Kane–…
Eric Rasmussen Quartet Improvisation Composition Workshop
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesEric Rasmussen Quartet Improvisation Composition Workshop Co-Presented by Scottsdale Community College and Ravenscroft Join the Eric Rasmussen Quartet for a deep dive into the unique compositions of the Tristano school…
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 bop” 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=8PjmwHu3jQw Friday, January 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Kelly Green Trio! Featured artists include Kelly Green– Piano & Vocals, Luca Soul Rosenfeld– Bass, and Evan Hyde– Drums. “Kelly 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 an American Intersection, featuring selections from one of our nation’s greatest musical innovators, Charlie Parker. We are also privileged by the return of Chicago legend John Wojciechowski to the Ravenscroft Hall stage, as he fills Bird’s role in a performance of selections from Charlie…
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 Schuman– Drums, Christopher McBride– Alto Saxophone, Ben Flocks– Tenor Saxophone, Mike Gurrola– Bass, and Lawrence Fields– Piano. The METTA QUINTET is a dynamic ensemble of today’s most esteemed artists, driven by a passion for creative exploration and arts education. With…
GRAMMY Night at Ravenscroft With Gerald Clayton
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5f1cwEOcf4&t=1s GRAMMY Night at Ravenscroft With Gerald Clayton “A remarkable player, he seems to understand what our ear wants — blooming harmony, melodic improvisations, firm landings — and how to…
Jazzbird Nights: David Friesen’s 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 Friesen’s Circle 3 Trio! Featured artists include David Friesen– Hemage Bass & Piano, Joe Manis– Tenor & Soprano Saxophone, and Charlie…
The Mike Kocour Quartet Presents: Jazz Icons, A Soundtrack for All Generations
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThe Mike Kocour Quartet Presents, Jazz Icons: A Soundtrack for All Generations A concert benefitting House of Refuge Sunnyslope A Curated Collection Of Contemporary Jazz Classics By The Masters Who…