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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ZAZU West

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

Friday, March 31st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes ZAZU West. Featured artists include Mike Fowler–Lead Guitar, Ryan Vance-Rhythm Guitar, Constance Genter-Vocals, Vincent Thiefain-Bass, Jeff Quamo-Clarinet, Allen Ames-Violin. ZAZU West is Phoenix's premier ensemble…

$10

NO JAZZBIRD NIGHTS – APRIL 7TH

There will be no Jazzbird Night held Friday, April 7th. We will be holding our Passion: A Good Friday Experience event on Friday, April 7th. We have 2 shows available…

NO JAZZBIRD NIGHTS – APRIL 7TH

There will be no Jazzbird Night held Friday, April 7th. We will be holding our Passion: A Good Friday Experience event on Friday, April 7th. We have 2 shows available at 4pm and 7pm in Ravenscroft Hall. This is a free event, but reservations are highly recommended. Visit this link to reserve your seats https://brushfire.com/ravenscroft/?search=passion 

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (4 PM)

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

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (4:00 PM) ***PLEASE NOTE*** Due to the overwhelming response to this performance, attendees that do not have a reserved ticket will be seated in our overflow areas that include the MultiPurpose Room or Jazzbird.  Seating in Ravenscroft Hall is designated for patrons who have obtained reserved general admission tickets in…

Free

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (4 PM)

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

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (4:00 PM) ***PLEASE NOTE*** Due to the overwhelming response to this performance, attendees that do not have a reserved ticket will be seated in our overflow areas that include the MultiPurpose Room or Jazzbird.  Seating in Ravenscroft Hall is designated for patrons who have obtained reserved general admission tickets in…

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (7 PM)

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

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (7:00 PM) ***PLEASE NOTE*** Due to the overwhelming response to this performance, attendees that do not have a reserved ticket will be seated in our overflow areas that include the MultiPurpose Room or Jazzbird.  Seating in Ravenscroft Hall is designated for patrons who have obtained reserved general admission tickets in…

Free

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (7 PM)

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

PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (7:00 PM) ***PLEASE NOTE*** Due to the overwhelming response to this performance, attendees that do not have a reserved ticket will be seated in our overflow areas that include the MultiPurpose Room or Jazzbird.  Seating in Ravenscroft Hall is designated for patrons who have obtained reserved general admission tickets in…

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Tristan Lauzon Quintet

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

Friday, April 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Tristan Lauzon Quintet. Featured artists include Tristan Lauzon–Bass, London Hack-Vocals, Eli Nelson-Guitar, Jack McCahan-Piano, Matt Storto-Drums. The Tristan Lauzon Quintet brings a fresh and unique take on some of their favorite standards, breathing new life into timeless classics with their own creative flair. But that's not all - the…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Tristan Lauzon Quintet

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

Friday, April 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Tristan Lauzon Quintet. Featured artists include Tristan Lauzon–Bass, London Hack-Vocals, Eli Nelson-Guitar, Jack McCahan-Piano, Matt Storto-Drums. The Tristan Lauzon Quintet brings a fresh and unique take on some of their favorite standards, breathing new life into timeless classics with their own creative flair. But that's not all - the…

$10

Soul Rest

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

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,  and you will find rest for your souls.” - Matthew 11:29  Our world is filled with stress and pressure. The weight of responsibility we carry  can feel overwhelming. Taking time to intentionally care for your soul was modeled …

Soul Rest

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

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,  and you will find rest for your souls.” - Matthew 11:29  Our world is filled with stress and pressure. The weight of responsibility we carry  can feel overwhelming. Taking time to intentionally care for your soul was modeled …

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Bob Shimizu Quartet

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

Friday, April 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Bob Shimizu Quartet. Featured artists include Bob Shimizu–Guitar, Stanley Serrano-Bass/Vocals, Mike Florio-Drums, Iaonnis Goudelis-Keyboard/Piano. "Let's Get Together", Bob Shimizu's second solo release, is a celebration of the song-book of a life-time and a musical journey that pays homage to jazz standards and selections from the great American pop and…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Bob Shimizu Quartet

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

Friday, April 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Bob Shimizu Quartet. Featured artists include Bob Shimizu–Guitar, Stanley Serrano-Bass/Vocals, Mike Florio-Drums, Iaonnis Goudelis-Keyboard/Piano. "Let's Get Together", Bob Shimizu's second solo release, is a celebration of the song-book of a life-time and a musical journey that pays homage to jazz standards and selections from the great American pop and…

$10

Diego Figueiredo & Stanley Jordan

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

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Diego Figueiredo & Stanley Jordan Grammy nominated guitarist Diego Figueiredo makes new fans every time he takes the stage by applying his supercharged emotion to his…

$55

Diego Figueiredo & Stanley Jordan

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

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Diego Figueiredo & Stanley Jordan Grammy nominated guitarist Diego Figueiredo makes new fans every time he takes the stage by applying his supercharged emotion to his…

$55

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Steve Adelson Stick-tet

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

A REAL TREAT!  Join us in welcoming The Steve Adelson Stick-Tet to the Jazzbird Stage. So, remember to mark your calendars for one show you won't want to miss! STEVE ADELSON—Jazz guitarist turned Chapman Stick Virtuoso. While teaching guitar and performing in New York with Jazz greats Joe Pass and Jimmy Ponder, Steve discovered the Chapman stick…

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JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Steve Adelson Stick-tet

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

A REAL TREAT!  Join us in welcoming The Steve Adelson Stick-Tet to the Jazzbird Stage. So, remember to mark your calendars for one show you won't want to miss! STEVE ADELSON—Jazz guitarist turned Chapman Stick Virtuoso. While teaching guitar and performing in New York with Jazz greats Joe Pass and Jimmy Ponder, Steve discovered the Chapman stick…

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: BossaNova 77

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

Friday, April 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes BossaNova 77. Featured artists include Al Alabado–Vocals/Percussion, Ike Ramalho-Guitar, Chuck Leitner-Piano, Adrial Goldenthal-Bass, Emerson Laffey- Drums. BossaNova 77 has been performing Brazilian Bossa Nova Jazz music and standards since 1977 in the Phoenix area. With Al Alabado on vocals & percussion (english & original Portuguese) and Art Grijalva on acoustic…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: BossaNova 77

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

Friday, April 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes BossaNova 77. Featured artists include Al Alabado–Vocals/Percussion, Ike Ramalho-Guitar, Chuck Leitner-Piano, Adrial Goldenthal-Bass, Emerson Laffey- Drums. BossaNova 77 has been performing Brazilian Bossa Nova Jazz music and standards since 1977 in the Phoenix area. With Al Alabado on vocals & percussion (english & original Portuguese) and Art Grijalva on acoustic…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TITO CARRILLO & THE VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE

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

Friday, May 5th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes MSW's Valley Jazz Cooperative alongside guest artist Tito Carrillo and his Quintet. Featured artists (first set) include: VJC Senior Showcase Outstanding seniors from MSW's Valley Jazz Cooperative program perform combo jazz alongside guest artist Tito Carrillo and leading area jazz musicians. Featured artists (second set) include: Tito Carillo…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TITO CARRILLO & THE VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE

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

Friday, May 5th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes MSW's Valley Jazz Cooperative alongside guest artist Tito Carrillo and his Quintet. Featured artists (first set) include: VJC Senior Showcase Outstanding seniors from MSW's Valley Jazz Cooperative program perform combo jazz alongside guest artist Tito Carrillo and leading area jazz musicians. Featured artists (second set) include: Tito Carillo…

$10

VJC Spotlight Concert – Featuring Tito Carrillo (Benefit for Abounding Service)

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

VJC Spotlight Concert - Featuring Tito Carrillo  The Valley Jazz Cooperative Sapphire and Indigo Big Bands will share the stage for the final time this season, joined by guest trumpeter Tito Carrillo. The program will include music by Duke Ellington, Bill Holman, John Scofield, Jueun Seok, and Mary Lou Williams. This year’s VJC Spotlight Concert is also a…

$20

VJC Spotlight Concert – Featuring Tito Carrillo (Benefit for Abounding Service)

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

VJC Spotlight Concert - Featuring Tito Carrillo  The Valley Jazz Cooperative Sapphire and Indigo Big Bands will share the stage for the final time this season, joined by guest trumpeter Tito Carrillo. The program will include music by Duke Ellington, Bill Holman, John Scofield, Jueun Seok, and Mary Lou Williams. This year’s VJC Spotlight Concert is also a…

$20

SPECIAL JAZZBIRD MATINEE: Bob Ravenscroft Trio

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

Sunday, May 7, at 3:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Bob Ravenscroft Trio. Featuring artists Bob Ravenscroft-Piano, Max Beckman-Bass, Rob Moore-Drums.  We are proud to welcome our Founder, Bob Ravenscroft, back to the Jazzbird stage to play and share his gifts with us. This will be an unforgettable afternoon you don’t want to miss! Bob is a…

SPECIAL JAZZBIRD MATINEE: Bob Ravenscroft Trio

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

Sunday, May 7, at 3:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Bob Ravenscroft Trio. Featuring artists Bob Ravenscroft-Piano, Max Beckman-Bass, Rob Moore-Drums.  We are proud to welcome our Founder, Bob Ravenscroft, back to the Jazzbird stage to play and share his gifts with us. This will be an unforgettable afternoon you don’t want to miss! Bob is a…

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: LAUREN HOOKER & FRIENDS

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

Friday, May 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lauren Hooker & Friends. Featured artists include Lauren Hooker–Vocals & Piano, Dr. Clark Gibson-Sax & Flute, Howard Alden-Guitar, Mike King-Bass, Sheila Earley-Drums. New to the Phoenix area, Lauren Hooker is a multi-talented vocalist, instrumentalist, composer, lyricist, educator, producer and, via her Arts in Education company: Musical Legends, a celebrated storyteller.…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: LAUREN HOOKER & FRIENDS

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

Friday, May 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lauren Hooker & Friends. Featured artists include Lauren Hooker–Vocals & Piano, Dr. Clark Gibson-Sax & Flute, Howard Alden-Guitar, Mike King-Bass, Sheila Earley-Drums. New to the Phoenix area, Lauren Hooker is a multi-talented vocalist, instrumentalist, composer, lyricist, educator, producer and, via her Arts in Education company: Musical Legends, a celebrated storyteller.…

$10

CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Gala

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

Gala featuring Jennifer Choi, violin Shannon Thomas, violin Nancy Buck, viola Felix Wang, cello Cathal Breslin, piano Program Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 1, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Pulsation, Susie Ibarra Joy (Theme and Variations), Bob Ravenscroft (arr. Russell Schmidt) Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44, Robert Schumann The 2022/23 Chamber @ Ravenscroft series concludes with…

$30

CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Gala

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

Gala featuring Jennifer Choi, violin Shannon Thomas, violin Nancy Buck, viola Felix Wang, cello Cathal Breslin, piano Program Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 1, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Pulsation, Susie Ibarra Joy (Theme and Variations), Bob Ravenscroft (arr. Russell Schmidt) Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44, Robert Schumann The 2022/23 Chamber @ Ravenscroft series concludes with…

$30

Soul Rest

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

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,  and you will find rest for your souls.” - Matthew 11:29  Our world is filled with stress and pressure. The weight of responsibility we carry  can feel overwhelming. Taking time to intentionally care for your soul was modeled …

Soul Rest

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

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,  and you will find rest for your souls.” - Matthew 11:29  Our world is filled with stress and pressure. The weight of responsibility we carry  can feel overwhelming. Taking time to intentionally care for your soul was modeled …

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JAMES FERNANDO TRIO

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

Friday, May 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio. Featured artists include James Fernando–Piano, Connor Sample-Drums, Vince Theifain-Bass. Hailed as a “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,” James Fernando creates music that lies at the intersection of jazz, classical, and electronic music. He relies on his genre-expanding original compositions to deliver thought provoking…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JAMES FERNANDO TRIO

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

Friday, May 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio. Featured artists include James Fernando–Piano, Connor Sample-Drums, Vince Theifain-Bass. Hailed as a “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,” James Fernando creates music that lies at the intersection of jazz, classical, and electronic music. He relies on his genre-expanding original compositions to deliver thought provoking…

$10

Artemis (5:00 PM)

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

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (5:00 PM) It is a blockbuster finale – so great, in fact, that one concert won’t cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of…

$78

Artemis (5:00 PM)

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

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (5:00 PM) It is a blockbuster finale – so great, in fact, that one concert won’t cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of…

$78

Artemis (7:30 PM)

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

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (7:30 PM) It is a blockbuster finale – so great, in fact, that one concert won’t cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of…

$78

Artemis (7:30 PM)

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

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (7:30 PM) It is a blockbuster finale – so great, in fact, that one concert won’t cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of…

$78

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JOE GARCIA & FRIENDS

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

Friday, May 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Joe Garcia & Friends. Featured artists include Joe Garcia–Percussion, Dom Moio-Drums, Todd Johnson-Bass, Andrew Gross-Saxophone, Benjamin Cortez-Piano. Joe Garcia is a highly acclaimed percussionist and a respected member of the Valley's music community. With decades of experience in the music industry, Joe Garcia has become a household name…

$10

JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JOE GARCIA & FRIENDS

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

Friday, May 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Joe Garcia & Friends. Featured artists include Joe Garcia–Percussion, Dom Moio-Drums, Todd Johnson-Bass, Andrew Gross-Saxophone, Benjamin Cortez-Piano. Joe Garcia is a highly acclaimed percussionist and a respected member of the Valley's music community. With decades of experience in the music industry, Joe Garcia has become a household name…

$10

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ZAZU West

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

Jazz for the Soul welcomes Zazu West.  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. You'll…

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