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 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…
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 Kaneâ Bass, Nicole McCabeâ Saxophone, John Escreetâ Piano, and Benjamin Ringâ Drums. Logan Kane, one of jazzâs most sought-after young bassists and a prominent figure in LAâs 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 Cornishâ piano, Jermaine Paulâ Bass, and Jonathan Pinsonâ 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 StatesFriday, January 10th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes a Tribute to Duke Ellington with Mary Petrich, Louise Baranger, and Beth Lederman! Featured artists include Mary Petrichâ Saxophone, Louise Barangerâ Trumpet, Beth Ledermanâ Piano, Vincent Thiefainâ Bass, and Jordan Tompkinsâ Drums. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the iconic works of Duke Ellington, one…
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 Ringâ Drums, Devin Danielsâ Saxophone, Jake Chapmanâ Vibraphone, Adam Hershâ Piano, and Logan Kaneâ Bass. Experience an exciting evening of jazz led by drummer and composer Benjamin Ring. The performance will feature music from Benjaminâs recent album With Every…
Eric Rasmussen Quartet Improvisation Composition Workshop Presented by SCC
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesEric Rasmussen Quartet Improvisation Composition Workshop Presented by Scottsdale Community College Join the Eric Rasmussen Quartet for a deep dive into the unique compositions of the Tristano school and their impact on improvisation and composition for this unique workshop held in Ravenscroft's Jazzbird Lounge. Featuring saxophonist Eric Rasmussen, guitarist Nate Radley, bassist Dave Ambrosio, and…
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 bopâ 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=AON8eSDhxKs Friday, January 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Kelly Green Trio! Featured artists include Kelly Greenâ Piano & Vocals, Luca Soul Rosenfeldâ Bass, and Evan Hydeâ Drums. âKelly is no mere songwriter, but an artist and performer in toto...Greenâs composing skills are more than impressive.â -Michael Bailey (All About Jazz) Kelly Green is one…
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 our annual âJazz meets Classicalâ event, but this time aroundâŠitâs an American Intersection! This unique, crossover concert once again features selections from both genres of art music. But this year, thereâs a special focus: DvoĆĂĄkâs âAmerican Quartetâ (String Quartet No. 12 in…
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 Schumanâ Drums, Greg Wardâ Alto Saxophone, Wayne Escofferyâ Tenor Saxophone, Rashaan Carterâ Bass, and Glenn Zaleskiâ Piano. The METTA QUINTET is a dynamic ensemble of todayâs most esteemed artists, driven by a passion for creative exploration and arts education. With…
Gerald Clayton
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5f1cwEOcf4&t=1s RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Gerald Clayton âA remarkable player, he seems to understand what our ear wants â blooming harmony, melodic improvisations, firm landings â and how to deliver…
Jazzbird Nights: David Friesenâs 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 Friesenâs Circle 3 Trio! Featured artists include David Friesenâ Hemage Bass & Piano, Joe Manisâ Tenor & Soprano Saxophone, and Charlie Doggettâ Drums. Anyone acquainted with David Friesen's exceptional music quickly thinks of his creative universe. Ocean-deep in his sensitivity to the human spirit, Friesen is…
Jazz Icons: A Soundtrack for All Generations Benefit Concert
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz Icons: A Soundtrack for All Generations A concert benefitting House of Refuge Sunnyslope A Curated Collection Of Contemporary Jazz Classics By The Masters Who Defined The Genre. Jazz Pianist…
VJC Winter Performance
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVJC WINTER PERFORMANCE Two of the Valley Jazz Cooperative's student ensembles share the stage for the VJC Winter Performance in Ravenscroft Hall. This matinee event is the opening VJC concert of the year, showcasing Cerulean Two (a combo) and Indigo (a big band) on the program. Both groups are led by VJC Founder Russell Schmidt.…
Jazzbird Nights: Russell Schmidt with Exit Strategy
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt with Exit Strategy! Featured artists include Russell Schmidtâ Piano & Vocals, Brice Winstonâ Tenor Saxophone, Ben Hedquistâ Bass, Liam Connorâ Trumpet, and Rob Mooreâ Drums. Russell Schmidt takes the Jazzbird stage once more with his newest project, Exit Strategy. Leading a nimble, cohesive quintet through a…
Jazzbird Nights: TRAQ ATAQ
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWpkwgDZJmI Saturday, February 22nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes TRAQ ATAQ! Featured artists include Sam Trapchakâ Bass, Q Morrowâ Guitar, and Christian Colemanâ Drums. TRAQ ATAQ, a hard-hitting instrumental trio from NYC, returns to Arizona and Ravenscroft for a second time with a high-energy, captivating set. Known for their intricate and polished arrangements, this fully-formed band…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Zazu West
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz for the Soul welcomes Zazu West. Â 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. Gypsy Jazz is infectiously swinging and wildly improvisational. Whether playing Django compositions or jazz standards the gypsy jazz style creates a one-of-a-kind performance experience.…
Jazzbird Nights: James Fernando Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcS_h6oMl3Y Friday, February 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio! Featured artists include James Fernandoâ Piano, Bailey Zickâ Bass, and Connor Sampleâ Drums. Experience the brilliance of Philly-based pianist James Fernando and his jazz trio, hailed as a âprodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso.â With a refreshing and modern approach to the classic piano…
Camille Thurman
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51uxcErItUM RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Camille Thurman "You're hard pressed to find rising talents more exciting than Camille Thurman whose sound is as commodious and strong as Hank Mobley's" Â -…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Borders & Bridges
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesCHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: BORDERS & BRIDGES Join us in Ravenscroft Hall on Saturday, March 22nd, at 7:00 pm, for a daring program entitled Borders & Bridges! Pieces by an absolute A-list of âBâ composers (Barber, BartĂłk, Beethoven, Borodin, Brahms, and Britten) lead us through a crisp first half with a series of miniatures: In an…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: West by Northwest
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesTom Wakeling's West by Northwest is Live at Jazzbird! Featuring the extraordinary Mr. Tom Wakeling on bass, the "fleet-fingered keyboard dynamo" Angelo Versace on keys, world-class trumpeter, Jason Carder, and the Valley's own ever-popular rhythm master, Dom Moio on drums. This group embraces past, present, and future jazz with great chemistry and an adventurous, hard-swinging…
Jumaane Smith
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbQFIkTSNt0&t=134s RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Jumaane Smith âAside from his amazing talent as a horn player, his vocal gifts really shine!â â Michael BublĂ© Jumaane Smith is a renowned trumpeter…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Francine Reed
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz for the Soul welcomes Francine Reed â back by popular demand! Â Reed, AKA âQueen of the bluesâ and Phoenix treasure, sets the standard high when she takes the stage. This local legend is known for her powerful voice and commanding stage presence. Reed sings an eclectic repertoire of jazz, blues, gospel, and rhythm…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Resonance
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesCHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: RESONANCE The Chamber @ Ravenscroft season closes with a powerful Resonance on Saturday, May 10th, at 3:00 pm. Taking the stage for this concert are three amazing artists familiar to our audience: violinist Rolf Haas, violist Nancy Buck, and pianist Miki Aoki, who have performed on such remarkable Chamber shows as Inspiration…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Todd Johnson Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThe Todd Johnson Quartet is back at Jazz for the Soul at Jazzbird. Bassist Todd Johnson is joined this night by the Valley's own Nicole Pesce on piano, Andrew Gross on tenor sax, and Robby Carrillo on drums. All world-class musicians together featuring some greasy-soulful standards â favorite songs you'll know and love with tunes from Todd's new CD "Live…