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ARIZONA PIANO INSTITUTE

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Ravenscroft 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…

$25

Jazzbird Nights: Michael Collins Trio

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, June 6th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Michael Collins Trio! Featured artists include Michael Collins– Piano, Ted Sistrunk– Bass, and Ken French– Drums. https://youtu.be/5FarSvR1-s0?feature=shared&t=78 What happens when you take…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: The Music of Oscar Peterson with the Josh Condon Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, June 13th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes The Music of Oscar Peterson with the Josh Condon Quartet! Featured artists include Josh Condon– Piano, Stan Sorenson– Guitar, Chris Finet– Bass, and…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: Bill Cunliffe Trio Featuring Lewis Nash

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Saturday, June 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Bill Cunliffe Trio Featuring Lewis Nash! Featured artists include Bill Cunliffe– Piano, Lewis Nash– Drums, Corcoran Holt– Bass. https://youtu.be/ZGcxKZ71uFI?feature=shared&t=2360 Grammy-winning pianist, composer,…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: Rob Moore & Friends

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, June 20th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends! Featured artists include Rob Moore– Drums, Brice Winston– Tenor Saxophone, Mike Ozuna– Guitar, Andy Margolis– Piano, and Chris Finet–…

$16 – $28

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Andrew Walesch Sings The Best of the Great American Songbook

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

https://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! Andrew is joined…

Jazzbird Nights: Josh Moore Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, June 27th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Josh Moore Quartet for the final Jazzbird Nights performance of the season! Featured artists include Josh Moore– Guitar, Connor Sample– Drums, Chris Finet–…

$16 – $28

VALLEY JAZZ COOPERATIVE ALUMNI BAND

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

VALLEY 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!…

$20

Jazzbird Nights: Anthony Fung

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

WHAT 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…

$35 – $50

Jazzbird Nights: Ben Hedquist

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

WHAT TO EXPECT Enjoy an evening of rich, swinging jazz with bassist and composer Ben Hedquist, one of the Valley’s most sought-after performers. Joined by his stellar quartet, Hedquist will…

$25 – $40

Jazzbird Nights: Ike Ramalho & Band

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

WHAT 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,…

$25 – $40

Jazzbird Nights: Goldings, Bernstein, Stewart Organ Trio

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

WHAT 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…

$30 – $45

Jazzbird Nights: Marcos Varela Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

WHAT 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,…

$25 – $40

Jazzbird Nights: Love Call

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

WHAT TO EXPECT Experience the raw energy and adventurous spirit of Love Call, a boundary-pushing trio rooted in deep collaboration and fearless improvisation. Blending influences from the Association for the…

$25 – $40

Jazzbird Nights: Francine Reed Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

WHAT TO EXPECT Get ready for an unforgettable night of powerhouse vocals and timeless tunes as the legendary Francine Reed makes her return to the Jazzbird Stage. Known as “The…

$35 – $50

The Music of Kenny Kirkland by Noah Haidu ft. Randy Brecker

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Noah Haidu & Randy Brecker: The Doctone Project — The Music of Kenny Kirkland Join acclaimed jazz pianist Noah Haidu and legendary 7x Grammy-winning trumpeter Randy Brecker for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music of the late Kenny Kirkland—a visionary composer and pianist whose influence continues to shape modern jazz. This special performance is part…

$50 – $65

Jazzbird Nights: Alex Hahn Reflection Tour

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

WHAT TO EXPECT Join Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer Alex Hahn for a powerful evening of reflection, creativity, and celebration. The Reflection Tour offers a rare opportunity to hear Hahn…

$35 – $50

Jazzbird Nights: Mercer Patterson Quintet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

WHAT TO EXPECT Experience an evening of bold, boundary-pushing jazz with the Mercer Patterson Quintet. Returning to the Jazzbird Lounge, the quintet is known for their rhythmically intricate compositions and…

$25 – $40

Jazzbird Nights: We3 featuring O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre)

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

WHAT TO EXPECT A true Jazzbird Nights fan favorite, O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) returns for another unforgettable performance! This all-star group—featuring the dynamic trio We3, Grammy Award-winning bassist Mel Brown,…

$35 – $50

Jazzbird Nights: Michael Ragonese Trio

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

WHAT TO EXPECT Join acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Michael Ragonese and his trio—featuring bassist Luca Alemanno and drummer JK Kim—for an evening of expressive, genre-spanning music in support of…

$35 – $50

Andy Milne Trio

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Andy Milne Trio Join us for an unforgettable evening with two-time JUNO Award-winning pianist and composer Andy Milne, as he brings his critically acclaimed trio Unison—featuring John Hébert on bass and Clarence Penn on drums to the stage. Known for redefining the intimacy of the piano trio, Unison weaves together rich harmonic textures and deep…

$50 – $65

Jazzbird Nights: Eric Rasmussen NYC Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

WHAT TO EXPECT Join the Eric Rasmussen NYC Quartet for a special evening celebrating the release of their new album, School of Tristano Vol. 4, on SteepleChase Records—recorded right here…

$25 – $40

Jazzbird Nights: The Rachel Eckroth Trio

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

WHAT TO EXPECT Prepare for an evening of rich textures and creativity as Grammy-nominated pianist, vocalist, and composer Rachel Eckroth returns to her Phoenix roots with her trio. Blending jazz,…

$35 – $50

Jazzbird Nights: Dmitri Matheny Group

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

WHAT TO EXPECT Join the Dmitri Matheny Group as they bring iconic film melodies to life through soulful and lyrical jazz improvisation. Their show, Jazz from the Silver Screen, features fresh…

$25 – $40

Calabria Foti & Bob McChesney

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Calabria Foti & Bob McChesney Experience the magic of music and love in perfect harmony with Calabria Foti & Bob McChesney, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo whose dazzling performances captivate audiences across the country. Known for their unforgettable stage presence, sold-out shows, and standing ovations, this power couple blends virtuosic artistry, heartfelt emotion, and pure joy…

$70 – $85

VJC Alumni Band+: Christmas Concert

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

VJC ALUMNI BAND+: CHRISTMAS CONCERT WHAT TO EXPECT Join us once more for a magical Christmas Concert as alums of the Valley Jazz Cooperative program share the stage with a few leading artists on the local jazz scene. It’s the triumphant return of the VJC Alumni Band+, which debuted last December to a sold-out house…

$35