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 Favaâ Piano, and other artistsâ TBD. Margherita Favaâs musical odyssey spans continents and genres. Hailing from Follina, Italy, she relocated to the USA in 2016, embarking on an incredible journey in jazz. With a B.A in Jazz Studies from Michigan State…
Cyrille Aimee
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhoIyuA2e1Y&t=26s RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Cyrille Aimee "A rising star in the galaxy of jazz singersâ The New York Times For Cyrille AimĂ©e, music is a way of life, setting her free to explore her creative talents wherever her diverse heritage leads. Growing up in a multilingual household in Samois-sur-Seine, home to the Django Reinhardt…
We3 Featuring O.M.G. Benefit Concert
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesMusic on a Mission is pleased to present WE3 & O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre)Â 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 drummer…
Jazzbird Nights: Lewis Nash Gen-3 Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 1st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lewis Nash Gen-3 Trio! Featured artists include Lewis Nashâ Drums, Charles Lewisâ Piano, and Corcoran Holtâ 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 decades,…
Jazzbird Nights: Nick Manson – “Reflections On Bill Evans”
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 8th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Nick Manson - "Reflections On Bill Evans"! Featured artists include Nick Mansonâ Piano, Chris Finetâ Bass, and Rob Mooreâ Drums. "This is 21st-century jazz, more difficult to describe than to simply savor." - Scott Yanow, Jazz Journalist/Author/Historian/Reviewer Two-time EMMY Award-winning Pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, audio engineer, producer, and educator, Nick…
Jazzbird Nights: DARUMA
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 15th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes DARUMA! Featured artists include Shane Dahlerâ Drums, Yafeu Tyhimbaâ Bass, Gabriel Mininbergâ Saxophone, Zach Richâ Trombone, and Maximillian Mooreâ 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 to…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Immersion
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesCHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: IMMERSION Experience chamber music like never before! This seasonâs 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 StatesFriday, November 22nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the NOLAZ Band! Featured artists include Ted Belledinâ Keys/Saxophone/Vocals, Janet Danielâ Drums, Steve Himmelsteinâ Guitar/Vocals, Anthony Reedâ Trombone, Simone Sanchezâ Lead Vocals, and Sam Smithâ Bass. âNOLAZ Band plays groove and soul music from New Orleans, LA (NOLA) in Arizona (AZ). From The Neville Brothers to Allen Toussaint, traditional brass bands…
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 âIn his amazing gossamer piano solos, he sprinkles stardust on whatever song he plays; you hold your breath in wonder.â - The New York Times Based out of New York City, Larry Fuller is an internationally acclaimed American jazz pianist known by critics and fans to "swing…
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 StatesFriday, December 6th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Holly Pyle & Dmitri Matheny! Featured artists include Holly Pyleâ Vocals, Dmitri Mathenyâ Flugelhorn, Lamar Gainesâ Piano, Corcoran Holtâ Bass, and Connor Sampleâ Drums. Known for her âsoulfully graceful, liquid-like voiceâ (Phoenix New Times), Los Angeles vocalist Holly Pyle started out as an opera major before studying jazz and psychology.…
Jazzbird Nights: David Weiss Sextet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 13th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the David Weiss Sextet! Featured artists include David Weissâ Trumpet, Myron Waldenâ Alto Saxophone, Teodross Averyâ Tenor Saxophone, Victor Gouldâ Piano, TBAâ Bass, and E.J. Stricklandâ Drums. "This is a gorgeously arranged set of composerly hardbop, executed with exemplary passion and drive." - Hank Shteamer, Time Out New York Join…
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 âExpansive 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…
Jazzbird Nights: Jake Hart & John Hart Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 20th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Jake Hart & John Hart Trio! Featured artists include Jake Hartâ Piano, John Hartâ Guitar, Steven Kirstyâ Bass, and Rudy Petschauerâ 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. Jake, a rising…
VJC Alumni Band+: Christmas Concert
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVJC ALUMNI BAND+: CHRISTMAS CONCERT Join us for a magical Christmas Concert as Valley Jazz Cooperative program alums combine forces with a handful of leading area jazz artists for the first time! The newly-formed VJC Alumni Band+ will perform big band arrangements of holiday classics, infusing Ravenscroft Hall with the Spirit of Christmas. Led by program director Russell Schmidt, the…