Jazzbird Nights: Bijan Taghavi Trio ft. Luther Hughes & Dom Moio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Bijan Taghavi Trio Featuring Luther Hughes & Dom Moio. Featured artists include Bijan Taghaviâ Piano, Luther Hughesâ Bass, and Dom Moioâ Drums. Bijan Taghavi is one of the most in-demand pianists of his generation and among the leading voices in jazz piano education. As a leader, the Bijan Taghavi Trio…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Celebration
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThe second season of Chamber @ Ravenscroft concludes with a rousing Celebration. The concert features an international roster of collaborative artists in a varied program highlighted by Antonin DvoĆĂĄkâs Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major, considered one of the most remarkable works ever written for piano quintet. Celebration features Steven Moeckel, violin Tessa Gotman Bock,…
Jazzbird Nights: Arsen Nalbandian Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Arsen Nalbandian Trio for their album release concert! Featured artists include Arsen Nalbandianâ Piano, Kenji Wagnerâ Bass, and Micah Mirandaâ Drums. The Arsen Nalbandian Trio is a local jazz piano trio featuring Kenji Wagner on bass and Micah Miranda on drums. The trio will be presenting original arrangements of Great…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: WE3 & SHEILA EARLEY
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz for the Soul welcomes We3 & Sheila Earley on Sunday, May 26th at 6pm. These ladies are a powerhouse of talents combined, featuring vocalist Renee Grant Patrick, violinist Suzanne Lansford,…
Jazzbird Nights: RaĂșl Yañez and Zona Libre
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 31st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes RaĂșl Yañez and Zona Libre. Featured artists include RaĂșl Yañezâ Piano, Xavier Yañezâ Bass, Tony Valenzuelaâ Congas, and Adam Clarkâ Drums. Join us for a wonderful evening with RaĂșl Yañez and Zona Libre, a dynamic ensemble led by the talented pianist and educator RaĂșl Yañez. Born and raised in Silver City, New…
Jazzbird Nights: Or Bareket Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSaturday, June 1st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Or Bareket Quartet. Featured artists include Or Bareketâ Bass, Godwin Louisâ Saxophone, Jeremy Correnâ Piano, and Savannah Harrisâ Drums. Born in Jerusalem to parents of Moroccan, Iraqi, Argentinian, and Eastern European descent, raised between Buenos-Aires and Tel-Aviv, and based out of Brooklyn since 2011, Or Bareket is one of the…
Jazzbird Nights: Natalie Gallatin Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 7th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Natalie Gallatin Quintet. Featured artists include Natalie Gallatinâ Saxophone, Arsen Nalbandianâ Piano, Ray Lebertâ Guitar, Ben Hedquistâ Bass, and Lewis Nashâ Drums. Natalie is a saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator, recording artist, and activist based in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a 21st century torch-bearer for the performance, education, and re-evaluation of…
Jazzbird Nights: Rosetta Verde Flamenco Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rosetta Verde Flamenco Trio feat. Shea Marshall and Martin Gaxiola. Featured artists include Emerson Laffeyâ Drums/Cajon, Kris Hillâ Guitar, Adrian Goldenthalâ Bass, Shea Marshallâ Piano/Sax/Harmonica/Clarinet/Accordian/Flute, and Martin Gaxiolaâ Dancer. Rosetta Verde met years ago in Jazz ensemble at ASU. They formed a funk/fusion band that they dubbed Green Rosetta. Later, members…
Jazzbird Nights: Roots of Unity
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Roots of Unity. Featured artists include Alex Yuwenâ Piano, Kenji Wagnerâ Guitar, Max Beckmanâ Bass, Mahesh Subramanianâ Mridangam and Jordan Tompkinsâ Drums. Congratulations to Ahmad Jamal, Igor Stravinsky, and T. R. Mahalingam on the birth of their beautiful newborn baby: Roots of Unity.  The godfather?  Composer Alex Yuwen. In mathematics,…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Francine Reed
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us for the Jazz for the Soul Season Finale on Sunday, June 23rd @ 6:00 PM as we welcome Francine Reed! *UPDATE: DOORS OPEN AT 4:45PM FOR THIS EVENT*…
Jazzbird Nights: Tjader Project
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Tjader Project for the very LAST Jazzbird Nights Performance of our 2023-24 season! Featured artists include Joe Garciaâ Percussion, Brett Reedâ Vibraphone, Scott Zimmerâ Saxophone/Flute, Ted Sistrunkâ Bass, and John Lewisâ Drums. Join us to witness Tjader Project- a tribute to the late great Cal Tjader, vibraphonist, band leader and composer, who…
VJC Alumni Band
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesValley Jazz Cooperative Alumni Band An annual highlight of the Valley Jazz Cooperative program, the VJC Alumni Band returns to the Ravenscroft Hall stage on Saturday, June 29th at 7pm!…
Jazzbird Nights: Mercer Patterson Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72SU6e2m_co&t=1s Friday, September 6th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird kicks off our 2024-25 season as we welcome the Mercer Patterson Quintet! Featured artists include Mercer Pattersonâ Piano, Connor Hoytâ Saxophone, Ryan Venoraâ Trumpet, Jack Nissenâ Bass and Philip Buchmanâ Drums. The Mercer Patterson Quintet is a contemporary jazz ensemble originating in the Metro-Detroit area. Having recently transitioned to the East…
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 Johnsonâ Bass, Nicole Pesceâ Piano, Andrew Grossâ Saxophone, and Robby Carrilloâ 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 Sunâ Saxophone, Walter Stinsonâ Bass, and Kayvon Gordonâ Drums. Kevin Sun is a saxophonist and composer living in New York City. His music has been called â...intense, harmonically virtuosic and compositionally complex" by DownBeat Magazine, and he has released six albums as a…
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 Moullierâ Vibraphone, Lex Kortenâ Piano, Corcoran Holtâ Bass, and JK Kimâ Drums. Join us for a special Saturday edition of Jazzbird Nights, featuring the Simon Moullier Quartet! Award-winning vibraphonist, composer, arranger and producer, Simon Moullier has distinguished himself as one of…
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…
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 Garabedianâ Acoustic Bass/Synthesizer, Caleb Wheeler Curtisâ Stritch, Trumpet, Sopranino, and Vincent Sperrazzaâ Drums. The Brooklyn, NY based collaborative trio Ember finds itself at the crossroads of musical and personal exploration resulting in true band-hood and non-hierarchical playing. Each of the members - Caleb Wheeler…
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 âI like to make things happen... I like to connect the dots, get a bunch of people together and see what happens from that mix.â - Orrin Evans Kicking off the Ravenscroft Concert Series for the 2024-25 season, Orrin Evans, Eric…
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 Wiglerâ Vocals/Piano, Ted Sistrunkâ Bass, and Dom Moioâ Drums. Matt Wigler Band plays an entertaining repertoire of modern blues arrangements with the finesse of a world-class jazz piano trio. A journey through classic blues songs from New Orleans, to Texas, to…
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 Ragoneseâ Piano, Anthony Fungâ Drums, and Luca Alemannoâ Bass. Join award-winning pianist Michael Ragonese and his trio for a beautiful evening of music from his latest album "Stracci", that seamlessly blends jazz and classical styles. With a career highlighted by performances…
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 Nilssonâ Flute & FX, Santiago Leibsonâ Piano, Marty Kenneyâ Bass, and Rodrigo Recabarrenâ Drums. âFree of keys, harmonies, and conventional jazz phrasing, the musicians and the poet become one, and the melodies sound liberated and honest.â â 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 Lasanskyâ Bass, Javier Santiagoâ Piano, Devin Danielsâ Alto Saxophone, and Benjamin Ringâ Drums. Prepare to be captivated by the innovative sounds of Emiliano Lasansky, a dynamic jazz bassist and composer from Los Angeles, CA. Lasansky's music masterfully fuses traditional jazz elements with…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Forward Momentum
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us at Jazzbird for ForwardMomentum â that hard-swinginâ 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…
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, Rob Lintonâ Bass, and Griffin Photoglouâ Drums. 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…
Canceled Cyrille Aimée
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Cyrille AimĂ©e **SPECIAL NOTICE** The performance on SAT, October 26th has been cancelled due to health reasons. At this time ticket sales are closed.  The Ravenscroft team will be in contact with all ticket holders to arrange refunds or issue vouchers for future performances. QUESTIONS: Please email the Box Office at:…
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)Â 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 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…
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 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,…
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 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…
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 Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysbZ76WYGlg&t=2s Friday, 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, Kevin Tangneyâ Trumpet, and Sam Smithâ Bass. âNOLAZ Band plays groove and soul music from New Orleans, LA (NOLA) in Arizona (AZ). From The Neville Brothers…
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…
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 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…
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 Weissâ Trumpet, Myron Waldenâ Alto Saxophone, Michael Zilberâ Tenor Saxophone, Matt Clarkâ Piano, Essiet Okon Essietâ Bass, and Joe Dysonâ Drums. "This is a gorgeously arranged set of composerly hardbop, executed with exemplary passion and drive." - Hank Shteamer,…
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…
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.…
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 Hartâ Piano, John Hartâ Guitar, Steven Kirstyâ Bass, and Marcello Carelliâ 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…