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…
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…
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,…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: CORNER POCKET SEXTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, October 6th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Corner Pocket Sextet. Featured artists include Chris RossâBass, Adam RobertsâSaxophone, Dennis MonceâTrumpet, Michael LakeâTrombone, Dave HenningâPiano, and Ryan AnthonyâDrums. Step into a world of jazz brilliance as the Corner Pocket Sextet takes center stage to pay a soul-stirring homage to master composer and jazz titan, Wayne Shorter.…
Ben Wendel | High Heart
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LCcephMQWI RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Ben Wendel | High Heart "Ben Wendel has given us a standout album that is at once challenging, inspiring, and an advanceâbut most importantly, one that lives up to its title.â - All About Jazz Join us on October 14th at 7:30pm for Ben Wendel - HIGH HEART. Grammy-nominated saxophonist…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KRISTINA KOLLER
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, October 20th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kristina Koller. Featured artists include Kristina KollerâVocals, Fima ChupakhinâPiano, James RobbinsâBass, and Cory CoxâDrums. Renowned jazz virtuoso Kristina Koller will showcase her exceptional artistry on the Jazzbird stage through an exclusive presentation of reimagined musical renditions by Great American Songbook composer, Cole Porter. Embracing a diverse range of Porter's…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ROBBY CARRILLO QUARTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin 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 Mansonâpiano, Andrew Grossâtenor sax, and Ben Hedquistâbass. Robby Carrilloâ Drummer, percussionist, and educator, based in Phoenix,…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT & nuVI
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, October 27th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuVI back to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Jesse DeemsâTrumpet, Ethan BuckâAlto Sax, Brice WinstonâTenor Sax, Russell SchmidtâPiano, Scott BlackâBass, and Rob MooreâDrums. nuVI (rhymes with âgroovyâ) is Russell's latest creative venture, an intergenerational sextet featuring musicians from across the country. nuVI will perform a mix of…
Anthony Fung
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYbXrB_VKLE RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Anthony Fung "This is rich, colorful, and at times transportive music that attests to Fungâs 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, "FO(U)RTH". Anthony Fung, the accomplished drummer, composer, producer, and bandleader…
2 PIANOS, 6 HANDS! BROADWAY & HOLLYWOOD- BENEFIT CONCERT
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://vimeo.com/871225771?share=copy Join us in Ravenscroft Hall on Sunday, October 29th at 3:00pm as MSW Presents â2 Pianos, 6 Hands! Broadway & Hollywood" Featuring the masterful stylings of piano duo Paolo Alderighi and Stephanie Trick, alongside Phoenixâs legendary Nicole Pesce. These three powerhouses team up for a tribute to the best loved music of Broadway and…
2 PIANOS, 6 HANDS! AN EXTRAVAGANZA OF STRIDE, SWING, BOOGIE & MORE- BENEFIT CONCERT
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://vimeo.com/871225771?share=copy Join us in Ravenscroft Hall on Sunday, October 29th at 7:00pm as MSW Presents 2 Pianos, 6 Hands! an extravaganza of stride, swing, boogie, & more! Featuring the masterful stylings of piano duo Paolo Alderighi and Stephanie Trick, alongside Phoenixâs legendary Nicole Pesce. These three powerhouses team up to honor the exciting and dynamic styles…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KYLE NASSER & SIMONA PREMAZZI QUINTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Kyle Nasser & Simona Premazzi Quintet to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Kyle NasserâSaxophone, Simona PremazziâPiano, Kenji WagnerâTrumpet, Jay SawyerâDrums, and Noah GarabedianâBass. New York City based artists Simona Premazzi and Kyle Nasser have played together for nearly a decade, but in late 2021, they…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Inspiration
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThe second season of the Chamber @ Ravenscroft series opens with Inspiration, featuring musical masterpieces composed by Brahms, Higdon, Mahler, and MartinĆŻ. 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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND JAZZ AMBASSADORS
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin 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 Hall! The Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ELAINE DAME FEATURING THE BETH LEDERMAN TRIO
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 17th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Elaine Dame and the Beth Lederman Trio to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Elaine DameâVocals, Beth LedermanâPiano, Feliz SainzâBass, and Connor SampleâDrums. Elaine Dame is not just a singer; she's a captivating musical force that demands your attention. Hailed as a "jazz dynamo" by Time Out…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: THE BETH LEDERMAN TRIO FEATURING STEVEN POWELL
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 17th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes The Beth Lederman Trio Featuring Steven Powell to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Steven PowellâVocals, Beth LedermanâPiano, Feliz SainzâBass, and Connor SampleâDrums. This band mixes the playful creativity and integrityâŻfound at the heart of jazz with standards, Latin rhythms, and good solid grooves. Joining Beth Lederman on…
Myron McKinley
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://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…
NO JAZZBIRD NIGHTS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThere 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 7:30pm with the incredible Margherita Fava Trio- we hope to see you there! Reservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the âGet Ticketsâ button above…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ALICE TATUM
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, November 26th as we welcome award-winning and critically acclaimed vocalist, Alice Tatum! The following world class musicians will also be performing alongside Alice Tatum, Nicole Pesceâpiano, Todd Chuba âdrums, and Jon Murrayâbass. 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 StatesFriday, 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 Fava's musical odyssey spans continents and genres. Hailing from Follina, Italy, she relocated to the USA in 2016, embarking on an incredible journey in jazz.…
Fernando Ortega- A Benefit Concert for The Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesMSW 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…
Fernando Ortega- A Benefit Concert for The Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesMSW 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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: DMITRI MATHENY GROUP
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, 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 Dom Moio- Drums. The Dmitri Matheny Group, "An all-star jazz band featuring some of the most accomplished musicians in the western United Statesâ- All About…
Kings Return
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://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 group was formed unintentionally in 2016 after first singing together for Gabeâs college graduation recital. Their popularity grew when they began posting videos to social…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TRAQ ATAQ
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 15th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes TRAQ ATAQ to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Sam Trapchak-Bass, Q Morrow-Guitar, and Christian Coleman-Drums. Join us for an electrifying evening with TRAQ ATAQ, a dynamic guitar-centric trio hailing from the heart of NYC. Led by the incomparable bassist Sam Trapchak and virtuoso guitarist Q Morrow,…
Benjamin Cortez
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHtUoi_GgzM RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Benjamin Cortez Embrace the spirit of the season with the nostalgia of timeless Christmas standards and some brand new Christmas originals by Benjamin Cortez! Benjamin Cortez is a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter who seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern flair. Having mastered an array of instrumentsâguitar, piano, bass, and drums, and moreâhis…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT – AN INTIMATE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, December 17th as we welcome back esteemed vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett! Playing alongside Sandra are Steve Gripp on guitar, Michael Williams on bass, and Jarred Bowens on drums. This intimate Christmas Experience features an evening of music that will put you in the spirit of…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT – AN INTIMATE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, December 17th as we welcome back esteemed vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett! Playing alongside Sandra are Steve Gripp on guitar, Michael Williams on bass, and Jarred Bowens on drums. This intimate Christmas Experience features an evening of music that will put you in the spirit of…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 22nd at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes We3 & Friends to the Jazzbird stage for the last Jazzbird Night of 2023! Featured artists include Nicole Pesce- Piano, Renee Patrick- Vocals, Suzanne Lansford- Violin, Sheila Early-Drums, and Mel Brown- Electric Bass. We3 showcases the exquisite vocal stylings of Renee Patrick, complemented by virtuosic pianist Nicole…
NO JAZZBIRD NIGHTS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThere will be no Jazzbird Nights performance on Friday, December 29th, as we are closed to celebrate the Christmas holiday. Jazzbird Nights will be back next week, January 5th at 7pm with Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & Friends- we hope to see you there! Reservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the âGet Ticketsâ…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & Friends
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, January 5th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & Friends to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Delphine Cortez- Vocals, Joel Robin- Piano, other musicians TBD. Delphine Cortez, a renowned vocalist, launched her career in Chicago's top jazz clubs before becoming a sought-after artist in the Greater Phoenix market in the…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Mary Petrich OpenHand Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, January 12th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Mary Petrich OpenHand Quartet to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Mary Petrich- Saxophone, Ray Lebert- Guitar, Vince Theifain- Bass, and Ryan Anthony- Drums. Delve into the captivating world of OpenHand as they explore original compositions and inventive interpretations of standards with a chemistry that defines…
Tatiana Eva Marie
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hU_X6Vr1MY RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Tatiana Eva Marie Nicknamed the Gypsy-jazz Warbler by the New York Times, and âOne of the best young singers aroundâ by The Wall Street Journal, Tatiana Eva-Marie is a transatlantic French pop bandleader and vocalist based in Brooklyn. Born into a family of musicians, painters, and poets, Tatiana began her career…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: John Stowell Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, January 19th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the John Stowell Trio to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include John Stowell- Guitar, Chris Finet- Bass, and Dom Moio- Drums. Indulge in an evening of musical camaraderie with the John Stowell Trio, where interactive and conversational dialogues unfold around classic standards, bossa novas, and modern jazz…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: David Ambrosio Group Ft. Donny McCaslin
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, January 26th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the David Ambrosio Group Featuring Donny McCaslin to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Donny McCaslin- Saxophone, Jason Palmer- Trumpet, Bruce Barth- Piano, David Ambrosio- Bass, and Victor Lewis- Drums. Embark on a sonic journey through the annals of jazz history as New York bassist David Ambrosio…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Intersection
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesLast seasonâs most popular Chamber @ Ravenscroft event, Intersection, is back! But the sequel to our unique âjazz meets classicalâ concert has a fresh twist: Along with the string quartet and jazz piano trio, special guest artist Lucas Pino is joining the mix. As was the case last year, you can expect the string quartet…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: TODD JOHNSON QUARTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, January 28th at 6pm as we present music pioneer, bassist, performer, educator, Todd Johnson along with the talented Nicole Pesce- Piano, Andy Gross- Saxophone, and Dom Moio- Drums for a night of groove and rhythm you won't want to miss! Todd Johnson is recognized as…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Twin Tenors: Adam Roberts & Dave Schmidt
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Twin Tenors: Adam Roberts & Dave Schmidt to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Adam Roberts- Tenor Saxophone, Dave Schmidt- Tenor Saxophone, Dave Henning- Piano, Ben Hequist- Bass, and Ryan Anthony- Drums. Twin Tenors features the dynamic duo of tenor saxophonists, Adam Roberts and Dave Schmidt. Immerse yourself…