SPECIAL JAZZBIRD MATINEE: Bob Ravenscroft Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSunday, May 7, at 3:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Bob Ravenscroft Trio. Featuring artists Bob Ravenscroft-Piano, Max Beckman-Bass, Rob Moore-Drums. We are proud to welcome our Founder, Bob Ravenscroft, back to…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: LAUREN HOOKER & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lauren Hooker & Friends. Featured artists include Lauren HookerâVocals & Piano, Dr. Clark Gibson-Sax & Flute, Howard Alden-Guitar, Mike King-Bass, Sheila Earley-Drums. New to the…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: LAUREN HOOKER & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lauren Hooker & Friends. Featured artists include Lauren HookerâVocals & Piano, Dr. Clark Gibson-Sax & Flute, Howard Alden-Guitar, Mike King-Bass, Sheila Earley-Drums. New to the…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Gala
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesGala featuring Jennifer Choi, violin Shannon Thomas, violin Nancy Buck, viola Felix Wang, cello Cathal Breslin, piano Program Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 1, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Pulsation, Susie Ibarra Joy…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Gala
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesGala featuring Jennifer Choi, violin Shannon Thomas, violin Nancy Buck, viola Felix Wang, cello Cathal Breslin, piano Program Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 1, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Pulsation, Susie Ibarra Joy…
Soul Rest
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesâTake my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.â - Matthew 11:29 Our world…
Soul Rest
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesâTake my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.â - Matthew 11:29 Our world…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JAMES FERNANDO TRIO
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio. Featured artists include James FernandoâPiano, Connor Sample-Drums, Vince Theifain-Bass. Hailed as a âprodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,â James…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JAMES FERNANDO TRIO
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio. Featured artists include James FernandoâPiano, Connor Sample-Drums, Vince Theifain-Bass. Hailed as a âprodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,â James…
Artemis (5:00 PM)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (5:00 PM) It is a blockbuster finale â so great, in fact, that one concert wonât cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of…
Artemis (5:00 PM)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (5:00 PM) It is a blockbuster finale â so great, in fact, that one concert wonât cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of…
Artemis (7:30 PM)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (7:30 PM) It is a blockbuster finale â so great, in fact, that one concert wonât cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of…
Artemis (7:30 PM)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (7:30 PM) It is a blockbuster finale â so great, in fact, that one concert wonât cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JOE GARCIA & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Joe Garcia & Friends. Featured artists include Joe GarciaâPercussion, Dom Moio-Drums, Todd Johnson-Bass, Andrew Gross-Saxophone, Benjamin Cortez-Piano. Joe Garcia is a highly…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JOE GARCIA & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Joe Garcia & Friends. Featured artists include Joe GarciaâPercussion, Dom Moio-Drums, Todd Johnson-Bass, Andrew Gross-Saxophone, Benjamin Cortez-Piano. Joe Garcia is a highly…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ZAZU West
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz for the Soul welcomes Zazu West.  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.…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ZAZU West
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz for the Soul welcomes Zazu West.  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.…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: HOLLY CHANNELL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CLARK GIBSON
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Channell with Special Guest Clark Gibson. Featured artists include Holly ChannellâDrums, Clark Gibson-Saxophone, Claudia Bloom-Piano, Vince Thiefain-Bass. Holly Channell is a drummer, composer and educator. She graduated with a Masters in Jazz Performance from ASU working under the direction of Lewis Nash. She will be headed…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: HOLLY CHANNELL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CLARK GIBSON
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Channell with Special Guest Clark Gibson. Featured artists include Holly ChannellâDrums, Clark Gibson-Saxophone, Claudia Bloom-Piano, Vince Thiefain-Bass. Holly Channell is a…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ROB MOORE & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob MooreâDrums, Bailey Zickâ Bass, Andy MargolisâPiano, Mike OzunaâGuitar, Brice WinstonâTenor Sax. Rob Moore & Friends will present some of their favorite compositions from the hard bop era, along with classic jazz standards that have stood the test of time. The result…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ROB MOORE & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob MooreâDrums, Bailey Zickâ Bass, Andy MargolisâPiano, Mike OzunaâGuitar, Brice WinstonâTenor Sax. Rob Moore & Friends will present some of their favorite compositions from the hard bop era, along with classic jazz standards that have stood the test of time. The result…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KIMBERLY WESTON & BETH LEDERMAN
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kimberly Weston and Beth Lederman. Featured artists include Kimberly WestonâVocals & Violin, Beth Ledermanâ Keys & Piano, Mario MendivilâBass, Connor SampleâDrums, Natalie Gallatinâ 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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KIMBERLY WESTON & BETH LEDERMAN
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kimberly Weston and Beth Lederman. Featured artists include Kimberly WestonâVocals & Violin, Beth Ledermanâ Keys & Piano, Mario MendivilâBass, Connor SampleâDrums, Natalie Gallatinâ 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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT AND NUV
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 23rd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuV to the Jazzbird stage. NuV (rhymes with âgroovyâ) is Russellâs latest creation, an intergenerational quintet featuring musicians from across the country. Featured artists include Russell SchmidtâPiano, Stephanie TateiwaâAlto Sax, Brice WinstonâTenor Sax, Oliver GomezâBass, and Rob MooreâDrums. NuV will perform a mix of original compositions…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT AND NUV
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 23rd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuV to the Jazzbird stage. NuV (rhymes with âgroovyâ) is Russellâs latest creation, an intergenerational quintet featuring musicians from across the country. Featured artists include Russell SchmidtâPiano, Stephanie TateiwaâAlto Sax, Brice WinstonâTenor Sax, Oliver GomezâBass, and Rob MooreâDrums. NuV will perform a mix of original compositions…
VJC Alumni Band
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVJC 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…
VJC Alumni Band
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVJC 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…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesYou'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-…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesYou'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 StatesFriday, June 30th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes We3 Featuring O.M.G. to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Renee PatrickâVocals, Nicole PesceâPiano/Keyboard, Suzanne LansfordâViolin/Vocals, Mel BrownâBass, and Dowell DavisâDrums. 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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 FEATURING O.M.G
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 30th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes We3 Featuring O.M.G. to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Renee PatrickâVocals, Nicole PesceâPiano/Keyboard, Suzanne LansfordâViolin/Vocals, Mel BrownâBass, and Dowell DavisâDrums. 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…
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 TatumâVocals, Claudia MaynesâVocals, and Diana LeeâVocals, Todd ChubaâDrums, Nicole PesceâPiano, and John MurrayâBass. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible talent of Alice Tatum, a true music…
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 TatumâVocals, Claudia MaynesâVocals, and Diana LeeâVocals, Todd ChubaâDrums, Nicole PesceâPiano, and John MurrayâBass. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible talent of Alice Tatum, a true music…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ILYA DYNOV TRIO FEATURING BILL CUNLIFFE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, September 8th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Ilya Dynov Trio Featuring Bill Cunliffe. Featured artists include Ilya DynovâDrums, Bill CunliffeâPiano, and Will LyleâBass. 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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TOMMY GEARHART QUINTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, September 15th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Tommy Gearhart Quintet. Featured artists include Tommy GearhartâVocals, Kevin RavelletteâPiano, Angelo VersaceâPiano, Chris FinetâBass, Stanley SorensonâGuitar, and Chase EllisonâDrums. 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.…
JesĂșs Molina & Los Dromers
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRA4YYcQpCs RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - JesĂșs 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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: FOLKLORE QUARTET – FEATURING MAX BECKMAN
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, September 22nd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Folklore Quartet Featuring Max Beckman. Featured artists include Max BeckmanâBass, Alex OliverioâGuitar, Bailey ZickâStrings, and Jordan TompkinsâDrums. 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…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: BETH LEDERMAN JAZZ CON ALMA
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesGet 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 âJazz with…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JACK RADAVICH QUINTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, September 29th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Jack Radavich Quintet. Featured artists include Jack RadavichâBass, Jerry DonatoâTenor Saxophone, Dave HenningâKeys, John LewisâDrums, and Neal SerokaâGuitar. 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…
Joel Harrison
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB18_WfO3_E RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Joel Harrison Described as âprotean⊠brilliantâ by the New York Times, Harrisonâs 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 showâs centerpiece and Joel Harrisonâs 24th album,…