Jazzbird Nights: James Fernando Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcS_h6oMl3Y Friday, February 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio! Featured artists include James Fernandoā Piano, Bailey Zickā Bass, and Connor Sampleā Drums. Experience the brilliance of Philly-based…
Camille Thurman With the Darrell Green Quartet
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51uxcErItUM RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Camille Thurman With the Darrell Green Quartet "You're hard pressed to find rising talents more exciting than Camille Thurman whose sound is as commodious and…
Jazzbird Nights: Twin Tenors, The Record Release Show!
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxiFHlEUDf8&t=62s Friday, March 7th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Twin Tenors! Featured artists include Adam Robertsā Tenor Saxophone, Dave Schmidtā Tenor Saxophone, Dave Henningā Piano, Ben Hedquistā Bass, and Ryan Anthonyā…
Jazzbird Nights: Corner Pocket
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnNMGKIClCE Friday, March 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Corner Pocket! Featured artists include Adam RobertsāTenor Saxophone, Eric Rasmussenā Alto Saxophone,Ā Matt Lennexā Trombone, Chris Rossā Bass, Dave Henningā Piano, and Chase…
Jazzbird Nights: John Meier Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, March 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the John Meier Quartet! Featured artists include John Meierā Guitar, Eric Rasmussenā Tenor Saxophone, Jordan Tompkinsā Drums, and Bailey Zickā Bass. NYC guitarist,…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Borders & Bridges
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZCHAMBER @ 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…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: West by Northwest
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZTom Wakeling's West by Northwest is Live at Jazzbird!Ā Featuring the extraordinary Mr. Tom Wakeling on bass, the "fleet-fingered keyboard dynamo" Angelo Versace on keys, world-class trumpeter, Jason Carder, and…
Jazzbird Nights: Holly Pyle Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FB2ww9irXI&list=PLwOxVD91r4Evd154m3y1ISkiTCvE5egxT&t=1s Friday, March 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Pyle Quartet! Featured artists include Holly Pyleā Vocals, Lamar Gainesā Piano, Corcoran Holtā Bass, and Rob Mooreā Drums. Los Angeles-based…
Jazzbird Nights: Alyssa Allgood Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxVMkIG-GE8 Saturday, March 29th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Alyssa Allgood Quartet! Featured artists include Alyssa Allgoodā Vocals, Arsen Nalbandianā Piano, Ben Hedquistā Bass, and Ryan Anthonyā Drums. Named a…
Jazzbird Nights: Ken Wagner
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZhttps://youtu.be/ZqaD0jnpbkM?si=ikE4Yv0k-ShOxLg7 Friday, April 4th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Ken Wagner! Featured artists include Kenji Wagnerā Bass, Nate Gilbreathā Trombone, Roman Goronā Piano, George Fultonā Saxophone, and Max Holmbergā Drums. Join…
VJC Spring Performance
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZVJC SPRING PERFORMANCE All three Valley Jazz Cooperative student ensembles share the stage for the VJC Spring Performance in Ravenscroft Hall. This concert showcases the Cerulean Combo and Indigo Big…
Jazzbird Nights: Joe Garcia & Friends
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCl6gtgPZ_U Friday, April 11th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Joe Garcia & Friends! Featured artists include Joe Garciaā Percussion, Dom Moioā Drums, Raul YaƱezā Piano, Todd Johnsonā Bass, Andrew Grossā Saxophone.…
Jazzbird Nights: Tom Wakeling’s West by Northwest
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_HMwRxQXOY Friday, April 25th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Tom Wakeling's West by Northwest! Featured artists include Tom Wakelingā Bass, Jason Carderā Trumpet, Angelo Versaceā Piano, and Dom Moioā Drums. West…
Jumaane Smith
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbQFIkTSNt0&t=134s RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Jumaane Smith āAside from his amazing talent as a horn player, his vocal gifts really shine!ā ā Michael BublĆ© Jumaane Smith is a renowned trumpeter…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Francine Reed
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZJazz for the Soul welcomes Francine Reed ā back by popular demand! Ā Reed, AKA āQueen of the bluesā and Phoenix treasure, sets the standard high when she takes the…
Jazzbird Nights: VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE FEATURING NICK FINZER (BENEFIT FOR KITCHEN ON THE STREET)
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, May 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the VJC Senior Showcase Featuring Nick Finzer (Benefit for Kitchen on the Street)! Featured artists (first set) include: The VJCĀ Senior Showcase Outstanding seniors…
VJC SPOTLIGHT CONCERT FEATURING NICK FINZER (BENEFIT FOR KITCHEN ON THE STREET)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZVJC SPOTLIGHT CONCERT FEATURING NICK FINZER (BENEFIT FOR KITCHEN ON THE STREET) On Saturday, May 3rd at 2:00 p.m., the ensembles of the Valley Jazz Cooperative educational program will share…
Jazzbird Nights: The Life and Music of Clark Terry
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, May 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes The Life and Music of Clark Terry! Featured artists include Arsen Nalbandianā Piano, Lee Lambertā Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ellis Greenā Bass, and Chase Ellisonā Drums.…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Resonance
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZCHAMBER @ 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…
Jazzbird Nights: Max Haymer Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, May 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Max Haymer Trio! Featured artists include Max Haymerā Piano, Aidan Carrollā Bass, and Rick Montalbanoā Drums. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE-JGsPPBuI&t=124s Grammy Nominated Pianist, Max Haymer,…
KNEEBODY
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzJJsOscY2g&t=1s RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - KNEEBODY "There isnāt a handy term or genre for the music that Kneebody creates. Itās a band thoroughly acquainted with 1960s free-bop, 1970s jazz rock,…
Jazzbird Nights: SONRISA
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, May 23rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes SONRISA! Featured artists include Scott Sadlonā Drums, Nick Mansonā Piano, Mike Ozunaā Guitar, Corcoran Holtā Bass, and Joe Garciaā Percussion. Led by dynamic…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Todd Johnson Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZThe Todd Johnson QuartetĀ is back at Jazz for the Soul at Jazzbird. Bassist Todd Johnson is joined this night by the Valley's own Nicole PesceĀ on piano, Andrew Gross on tenor…
Jazzbird Nights: RaĆŗl YƔƱez Jazz Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, May 30th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the RaĆŗl YƔƱez Jazz Quintet! Featured artists include Raul YƔƱezā Piano, Adam Clarkā Drums, Theodore Sistrunkā Bass, Jerry Donatoā Saxophone, and Greg Varlottaā…
ARIZONA PIANO INSTITUTE
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZRavenscroft Presents the Arizona Piano Institute Join an internationally-renowned roster of concert pianists appearing in Ravenscroft Hall for the API Summer Festival 2025 Faculty Artist Recital. This special matinee event…
Jazzbird Nights: Michael Collins Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, June 6th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Michael Collins Trio! Featured artists include Michael Collinsā Piano, Ted Sistrunkā Bass, and Ken Frenchā Drums. https://youtu.be/5FarSvR1-s0?feature=shared&t=78 What happens when you take…
Jazzbird Nights: The Music of Oscar Peterson with the Josh Condon Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, June 13th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes The Music of Oscar Peterson with the Josh Condon Quartet! Featured artists include Josh Condonā Piano, Stan Sorensonā Guitar, Chris Finetā Bass, and…
Jazzbird Nights: Bill Cunliffe Trio Featuring Lewis Nash
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZSaturday, June 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Bill Cunliffe Trio Featuring Lewis Nash! Featured artists include Bill Cunliffeā Piano, Lewis Nashā Drums, Corcoran Holtā Bass. https://youtu.be/ZGcxKZ71uFI?feature=shared&t=2360 Grammy-winning pianist, composer,…
Jazzbird Nights: Rob Moore & Friends
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, June 20th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends! Featured artists include Rob Mooreā Drums, Brice Winstonā Tenor Saxophone, Mike Ozunaā Guitar, Andy Margolisā Piano, and Chris Finetā…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Andrew Walesch Sings The Best of the Great American Songbook
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcQuPaUd_UQ Singer and pianist Andrew Walesch makes his debut at JAZZ for the SOUL featuring everyone's favorite Great American Songbook tunes by Berlin, Kern, Gershwin, Porter and more!Ā Andrew is joined…
Jazzbird Nights: Josh Moore Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, June 27th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Josh Moore Quartet for the final Jazzbird Nights performance of the season! Featured artists include Josh Mooreā Guitar, Connor Sampleā Drums,Ā Chris Finetā…
VALLEY JAZZ COOPERATIVE ALUMNI BAND
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZVALLEY JAZZ COOPERATIVE ALUMNI BAND An annual highlight on the VJC calendar, the Valley Jazz Cooperative Alumni Band takes the Ravenscroft Hall stage on Saturday, June 28th at 7 PM!…
Jazzbird Nights: Anthony Fung
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Experience an electrifying night of modern jazz with drummer and composer Anthony Fung, joined by pianist Michael Ragonese and bassist Luca Alemanno. Known for his dynamic style…
Jazzbird Nights: Ben Hedquist Ft. Lewis Nash, Mike Kocour & More!
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Enjoy an evening of rich, swinging jazz with bassist and composer Ben Hedquist, one of the Valleyās most sought-after performers. Heās joined by an all-star quintetāEric Rasmussen…
Jazzbird Nights: Danny Jonokuchi Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Step into an evening of swinging rhythms, lush harmonies, and timeless melodies as Danny Jonokuchi breathes new life into the Great American Songbook. With his distinctive blend…
Jazzbird Nights: I’ll Be Seeing You: Arsen Nalbandian Farewell Concert
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Join us for a vibrant celebration of the Phoenix jazz scene at āOde to the Scene,ā a special multi-band showcase honoring the talent, energy, and tradition of…
Jazzbird Nights: Ike Ramalho & Band
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Immerse yourself in rhythmic Brazilian soul with Ike Ramalho & Band as they blend vibrant sounds of samba and bossa nova with lively jazz. Featuring smooth vocals,…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: RaĆŗl YƔƱez Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Join us for a vibrant evening of music with RaĆŗl YƔƱez Quartet, a powerhouse ensemble known for their electrifying blend of Latin Jazz. Led by acclaimed pianist…
Jazzbird Nights: Goldings, Bernstein, Stewart Organ Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT With over 30 years of collaborative chemistry, the Goldings, Bernstein, Stewart Trio delivers a fresh, inventive take on the genre. World-class musicians Larry Goldings (organ), Peter Bernstein…
Jazzbird Nights: Marcos Varela Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Internationally acclaimed bassist Marcos Varela leads a powerhouse ensemble that combines technical brilliance with soulful expression. Whether on upright or electric bass, Varela's sound is bold, expressive,…