PASSION: A Good Friday Experience (7 PM)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesPASSION: 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.Ā 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 StatesFriday, April 14th, atĀ 7:00pm,Ā Jazzbird welcomes the Tristan Lauzon Quintet. Featured artists include Tristan LauzonāBass, 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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Tristan Lauzon Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 14th, atĀ 7:00pm,Ā Jazzbird welcomes the Tristan Lauzon Quintet. Featured artists include Tristan LauzonāBass, 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…
Soul Rest
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesāTake my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,Ā and you will find rest for your souls.ā - Matthew 11:29Ā Our world is filled with stress and pressure. The weight of responsibility we carryĀ can feel overwhelming. Taking time to intentionally care for your soul was modeledĀ …
Soul Rest
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesāTake my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,Ā and you will find rest for your souls.ā - Matthew 11:29Ā Our world is filled with stress and pressure. The weight of responsibility we carryĀ can feel overwhelming. Taking time to intentionally care for your soul was modeledĀ …
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Bob Shimizu Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 21st, atĀ 7:00pm,Ā Jazzbird welcomes the Bob Shimizu Quartet. Featured artists include Bob ShimizuāGuitar, 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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Bob Shimizu Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 21st, atĀ 7:00pm,Ā Jazzbird welcomes the Bob Shimizu Quartet. Featured artists include Bob ShimizuāGuitar, 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…
Diego Figueiredo & Stanley Jordan
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT 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…
Diego Figueiredo & Stanley Jordan
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT 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…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Steve Adelson Stick-tet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesA REAL TREAT!Ā Ā Join us in welcoming The Steve Adelson Stick-Tet to the Jazzbird Stage.Ā So, remember to mark your calendars for one show you won't want to miss! STEVE ADELSONāJazz 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…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Steve Adelson Stick-tet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesA REAL TREAT!Ā Ā Join us in welcoming The Steve Adelson Stick-Tet to the Jazzbird Stage.Ā So, remember to mark your calendars for one show you won't want to miss! STEVE ADELSONāJazz 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 StatesFriday, April 28th, atĀ 7:00pm,Ā Jazzbird welcomes BossaNova 77. Featured artists include Al AlabadoāVocals/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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: BossaNova 77
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 28th, atĀ 7:00pm,Ā Jazzbird welcomes BossaNova 77. Featured artists include Al AlabadoāVocals/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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TITO CARRILLO & THE VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, 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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TITO CARRILLO & THE VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, 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…
VJC Spotlight Concert – Featuring Tito Carrillo (Benefit for Abounding Service)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVJC Spotlight Concert - Featuring Tito CarrilloĀ TheĀ 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,Ā John Scofield, Jueun Seok, and Mary Lou Williams. This yearās VJCĀ Spotlight Concert is also a…
VJC Spotlight Concert – Featuring Tito Carrillo (Benefit for Abounding Service)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesVJC Spotlight Concert - Featuring Tito CarrilloĀ TheĀ 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,Ā John Scofield, Jueun Seok, and Mary Lou Williams. This yearās VJCĀ Spotlight Concert is also a…
SPECIAL JAZZBIRD MATINEE: Bob Ravenscroft Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSunday, May 7, at 3:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Bob Ravenscroft Trio. Featuring artists Bob Ravenscroft-Piano, Max Beckman-Bass, Rob Moore-Drums.Ā 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 donāt want to miss! Bob is a…
SPECIAL JAZZBIRD MATINEE: Bob Ravenscroft Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSunday, May 7, at 3:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Bob Ravenscroft Trio. Featuring artists Bob Ravenscroft-Piano, Max Beckman-Bass, Rob Moore-Drums.Ā 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 donāt want to miss! Bob is a…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: LAUREN HOOKER & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lauren Hooker & Friends. Featured artists includeĀ Lauren HookerāVocals & Piano, Dr. Clark Gibson-Sax & Flute, Howard Alden-Guitar,Ā 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.…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: LAUREN HOOKER & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lauren Hooker & Friends. Featured artists includeĀ Lauren HookerāVocals & Piano, Dr. Clark Gibson-Sax & Flute, Howard Alden-Guitar,Ā 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.…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Gala
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesGalaĀ 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…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Gala
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesGalaĀ 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…
Soul Rest
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesāTake my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,Ā and you will find rest for your souls.ā - Matthew 11:29Ā Our world is filled with stress and pressure. The weight of responsibility we carryĀ can feel overwhelming. Taking time to intentionally care for your soul was modeledĀ …
Soul Rest
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesāTake my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,Ā and you will find rest for your souls.ā - Matthew 11:29Ā Our world is filled with stress and pressure. The weight of responsibility we carryĀ can feel overwhelming. Taking time to intentionally care for your soul was modeledĀ …
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JAMES FERNANDO TRIO
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio. Featured artists include James FernandoāPiano, Connor Sample-Drums, Vince Theifain-Bass. Hailed as a āprodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,ā 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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JAMES FERNANDO TRIO
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio. Featured artists include James FernandoāPiano, Connor Sample-Drums, Vince Theifain-Bass. Hailed as a āprodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,ā 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…
Artemis (5:00 PM)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (5:00 PM) It is a blockbuster finale ā so great, in fact, that one concert wonāt cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of…
Artemis (5:00 PM)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (5:00 PM) It is a blockbuster finale ā so great, in fact, that one concert wonāt cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of…
Artemis (7:30 PM)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (7:30 PM) It is a blockbuster finale ā so great, in fact, that one concert wonāt cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of…
Artemis (7:30 PM)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (7:30 PM) It is a blockbuster finale ā so great, in fact, that one concert wonāt cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JOE GARCIA & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Joe Garcia & Friends. Featured artists include Joe GarciaāPercussion, 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.Ā With decades of experience in the music industry, Joe Garcia has become a household name…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JOE GARCIA & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Joe Garcia & Friends. Featured artists include Joe GarciaāPercussion, 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.Ā With decades of experience in the music industry, Joe Garcia has become a household name…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ZAZU West
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz for the Soul welcomes Zazu West.Ā Ā 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…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ZAZU West
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz for the Soul welcomes Zazu West.Ā Ā 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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: HOLLY CHANNELL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CLARK GIBSON
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Channell with Special Guest Clark Gibson. Featured artists include Holly ChannellāDrums, Clark Gibson-Saxophone, Claudia Bloom-Piano, Vince Thiefain-Bass. Holly Channell is a drummer, composer and educator. She graduated with a Masters in Jazz Performance from ASU working under the direction of Lewis Nash. She will be headed…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: HOLLY CHANNELL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CLARK GIBSON
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Channell with Special Guest Clark Gibson. Featured artists include Holly ChannellāDrums, Clark Gibson-Saxophone, Claudia Bloom-Piano, Vince Thiefain-Bass. Holly Channell is a drummer, composer and educator. She graduated with a Masters in Jazz Performance from ASU working under the direction of Lewis Nash. She will be headed…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ROB MOORE & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob MooreāDrums, Bailey ZickāĀ Bass, Andy MargolisāPiano, Mike OzunaāGuitar, Brice WinstonāTenor Sax. Rob Moore & Friends will present some of their favorite compositions from the hard bop era, along with classic jazz standards that have stood the test of time. The result…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ROB MOORE & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob MooreāDrums, Bailey ZickāĀ Bass, Andy MargolisāPiano, Mike OzunaāGuitar, Brice WinstonāTenor Sax. Rob Moore & Friends will present some of their favorite compositions from the hard bop era, along with classic jazz standards that have stood the test of time. The result…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KIMBERLY WESTON & BETH LEDERMAN
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kimberly Weston and Beth Lederman. Featured artists include Kimberly WestonāVocals & Violin, Beth Ledermanā Keys & Piano, Mario MendivilāBass, Connor SampleāDrums, Natalie Gallatinā Saxophone. Kimberly Weston's original music is a journey through the soul. Her sound is a captivating blend of R&B, jazz, and folk, delivering a raw…