JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT AND NUV
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 23rd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuV to the Jazzbird stage. NuV (rhymes with “groovy”) is Russell’s latest creation, an intergenerational quintet featuring musicians from across the country. Featured artists include Russell Schmidt–Piano, Stephanie Tateiwa–Alto Sax, Brice Winston–Tenor Sax, Oliver Gomez–Bass, and Rob Moore–Drums. NuV will perform a mix of original compositions…
VJC Alumni Band
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVJC Alumni Band Ravenscroft presents the VJC Alumni Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The ensemble features talented young musicians who were previously members of the Valley Jazz Cooperative during their high school years. The Alumni Band presents one concert annually, allowing these creative artists to reconnect and make music once more. The concert…
VJC Alumni Band
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVJC Alumni Band Ravenscroft presents the VJC Alumni Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The ensemble features talented young musicians who were previously members of the Valley Jazz Cooperative during their high school years. The Alumni Band presents one concert annually, allowing these creative artists to reconnect and make music once more. The concert…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesYou're in for a Phenomenal Night of Jazz as vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett brings a power-packed performance to the Jazzbird stage in our Jazz for the Soul season finale on Sunday, June 25th at 6pm. You won't want to miss this! An all-star group joins Sandra with Alex Holland-saxophone, Ioannis Goudelis- keys, Steve Gripp-…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesYou're in for a Phenomenal Night of Jazz as vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett brings a power-packed performance to the Jazzbird stage in our Jazz for the Soul season finale on Sunday, June 25th at 6pm. You won't want to miss this! An all-star group joins Sandra with Alex Holland-saxophone, Ioannis Goudelis- keys, Steve Gripp-…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 FEATURING O.M.G
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 30th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes We3 Featuring O.M.G. to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Renee Patrick–Vocals, Nicole Pesce–Piano/Keyboard, Suzanne Lansford–Violin/Vocals, Mel Brown–Bass, and Dowell Davis–Drums. O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) Combines the talents of We3 along with Grammy Award winning Bass player Mel Brown, and internationally acclaimed drummer Dowell Davis. This special collaboration brings…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 FEATURING O.M.G
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 30th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes We3 Featuring O.M.G. to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Renee Patrick–Vocals, Nicole Pesce–Piano/Keyboard, Suzanne Lansford–Violin/Vocals, Mel Brown–Bass, and Dowell Davis–Drums. O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) Combines the talents of We3 along with Grammy Award winning Bass player Mel Brown, and internationally acclaimed drummer Dowell Davis. This special collaboration brings…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ALICE TATUM
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States*This event is SOLD OUT* Friday, September 1st at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Alice Tatum to the Jazzbird stage to kick off our 2023-24 season! Featured artists include Alice Tatum–Vocals, Claudia Maynes–Vocals, and Diana Lee–Vocals, Todd Chuba–Drums, Nicole Pesce–Piano, and John Murray–Bass. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible talent of Alice Tatum, a true music…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ALICE TATUM
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States*This event is SOLD OUT* Friday, September 1st at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Alice Tatum to the Jazzbird stage to kick off our 2023-24 season! Featured artists include Alice Tatum–Vocals, Claudia Maynes–Vocals, and Diana Lee–Vocals, Todd Chuba–Drums, Nicole Pesce–Piano, and John Murray–Bass. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible talent of Alice Tatum, a true music…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ILYA DYNOV TRIO FEATURING BILL CUNLIFFE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, September 8th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Ilya Dynov Trio Featuring Bill Cunliffe. Featured artists include Ilya Dynov–Drums, Bill Cunliffe–Piano, and Will Lyle–Bass. Ilya Dynov is a sensational New York-based drummer and composer. Renowned as a virtuoso and hailed as a musical genius, he has garnered global acclaim from international press, leaving audiences awe-struck…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TOMMY GEARHART QUINTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, September 15th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Tommy Gearhart Quintet. Featured artists include Tommy Gearhart–Vocals, Kevin Ravellette–Piano, Angelo Versace–Piano, Chris Finet–Bass, Stanley Sorenson–Guitar, and Chase Ellison–Drums. A sensitive yet powerful jazz vocalist who loves to sing ballads, Tommy Gearhart has developed his own sound as he explores the Great American Songbook and jazz standards.…
Jesús Molina & Los Dromers
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRA4YYcQpCs RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Jesús 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 Beckman–Bass, Alex Oliverio–Guitar, Bailey Zick–Strings, and Jordan Tompkins–Drums. 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 of high-octane music with an all-star lineup featuring: Beth Lederman-piano, Frank Valdes- percussion, Jon Murray-bass, Adam Clark-drums, and Adam Roberts-tenor sax. Translating as “Jazz with…
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 Radavich–Bass, Jerry Donato–Tenor Saxophone, Dave Henning–Keys, John Lewis–Drums, and Neal Seroka–Guitar. 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 “protean… brilliant” by the New York Times, Harrison’s contributions also extend to film composition and beyond. Renowned jazz guitarist, Joel Harrison…
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 Ross–Bass, Adam Roberts–Saxophone, Dennis Monce–Trumpet, Michael Lake–Trombone, Dave Henning–Piano, and Ryan Anthony–Drums. 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 advance—but most importantly, one…
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 Koller–Vocals, Fima Chupakhin–Piano, James Robbins–Bass, and Cory Cox–Drums. 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 Manson–piano, Andrew Gross–tenor sax, and Ben Hedquist–bass. Robby Carrillo– 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 Deems–Trumpet, Ethan Buck–Alto Sax, Brice Winston–Tenor Sax, Russell Schmidt–Piano, Scott Black–Bass, and Rob Moore–Drums. nuVI (rhymes with “groovy”) 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 Fung’s compositional strengths."- MakingaScene.org Join us on Saturday, October 28th at…
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 “2 Pianos, 6 Hands! Broadway & Hollywood" Featuring the masterful stylings of piano duo…
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…
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 Nasser–Saxophone, Simona Premazzi–Piano, Kenji Wagner–Trumpet, Jay Sawyer–Drums, and Noah Garabedian–Bass. 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 Martinů. 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: 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 Powell–Vocals, Beth Lederman–Piano, Feliz Sainz–Bass, and Connor Sample–Drums. This band mixes the playful creativity and integrity found at the heart of jazz with standards, Latin rhythms, and good solid grooves. Joining Beth Lederman on…
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 Dame–Vocals, Beth Lederman–Piano, Feliz Sainz–Bass, and Connor Sample–Drums. 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…