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 Roberts– Tenor Saxophone, Dave Schmidt– Tenor Saxophone, Dave Henning– Piano, Ben Hedquist– Bass, and Ryan Anthony–…
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 Roberts–Tenor Saxophone, Eric Rasmussen– Alto Saxophone, Matt Lennex– Trombone, Chris Ross– Bass, Dave Henning– 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 Meier– Guitar, Eric Rasmussen– Tenor Saxophone, Jordan Tompkins– Drums, and Bailey Zick– 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 A-list of “B” composers (Barber, BartĂłk, Beethoven, Borodin, Brahms, and Britten) lead us through a crisp first half with a series of miniatures: In an…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: West by Northwest
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZTom Wakeling's West by Northwest is Live at Jazzbird! 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 Pyle– Vocals, Lamar Gaines– Piano, Corcoran Holt– Bass, and Rob Moore– 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 Allgood– Vocals, Arsen Nalbandian– Piano, Ben Hedquist– Bass, and Ryan Anthony– 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 Wagner– Bass, Nate Gilbreath– Trombone, Roman Goron– Piano, George Fulton– Saxophone, and Max Holmberg– 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 Garcia– Percussion, Dom Moio– Drums, Raul Yañez– Piano, Todd Johnson– Bass, Andrew Gross– 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 Wakeling– Bass, Jason Carder– Trumpet, Angelo Versace– Piano, and Dom Moio– 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 “Aside from his amazing talent as a horn player, his vocal gifts really shine!” – Michael BublĂ© Jumaane Smith is a renowned trumpeter and vocalist who has spent the last 18 years touring and recording with Michael BublĂ© as the lead trumpeter, vocalist, and featured soloist. He has…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Francine Reed
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZJazz for the Soul welcomes Francine Reed — back by popular demand!  Reed, AKA “Queen of the blues” 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 VJCÂ 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 Nalbandian– Piano, Lee Lambert– Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ellis Green– Bass, and Chase Ellison– 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 Haymer– Piano, Aidan Carroll– Bass, and Rick Montalbano– 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 isn’t a handy term or genre for the music that Kneebody creates. It’s 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 Sadlon– Drums, Nick Manson– Piano, Mike Ozuna– Guitar, Corcoran Holt– Bass, and Joe Garcia– Percussion. Led by dynamic…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Todd Johnson Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZThe Todd Johnson Quartet is back at Jazz for the Soul at Jazzbird. Bassist Todd Johnson is joined this night by the Valley's own Nicole Pesce on piano, Andrew Gross on tenor…
Jazzbird Nights: Raúl Yáñez Jazz Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZFriday, May 30th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the RaĂşl Yáñez Jazz Quintet! Featured artists include Raul Yáñez– Piano, Adam Clark– Drums, Theodore Sistrunk– Bass, Jerry Donato– Saxophone, and Greg Varlotta–…
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 Collins– Piano, Ted Sistrunk– Bass, and Ken French– 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 Condon– Piano, Stan Sorenson– Guitar, Chris Finet– 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 Cunliffe– Piano, Lewis Nash– Drums, Corcoran Holt– Bass. https://youtu.be/ZGcxKZ71uFI?feature=shared&t=2360 Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and arranger Bill Cunliffe brings his signature blend of swing, sophistication, and inventive harmony to Jazzbird for a spectacular night of jazz. Known for his…
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 Moore– Drums, Brice Winston– Tenor Saxophone, Mike Ozuna– Guitar, Andy Margolis– Piano, and Chris Finet– Bass. Get ready to swing as Rob Moore & Friends take you on a journey through the hard bop era and beyond. From fiery solos…
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! Andrew is joined by Clark Gibson (saxophone) and Chris Finet (bass).  "FRESH and CLASSIC at the same time!" — Star Tribune Music on a Mission is pleased…
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 Moore– Guitar, Connor Sample– Drums, Chris Finet– Bass, and Brice Winston– Saxophone. Acclaimed guitarist Josh Moore brings his dynamic blend of modern jazz, hip-hop, and folk influences to Jazzbird for an unforgettable…
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! Due to ever-expanding interest from program alums, this year’s edition will feature two different big bands, each one performing half the concert. VJC Alumni groups…
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 and rich musicality, Fung will perform music from his acclaimed new album FO(U)RTH. Expect masterful improvisation, deep grooves, and compelling original compositions from one of…
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 Valley’s most sought-after performers. He’s joined by an all-star quintet—Eric Rasmussen (reeds), Clark Gibson (reeds), Mike Kocour (piano), Max Beckman (bass), and jazz legend Lewis Nash (drums)—to celebrate the legacy of Oscar Pettiford, the groundbreaking bassist,…
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 of trumpet mastery, smooth vocals, and imaginative arrangements, Jonokuchi transforms familiar classics into fresh, captivating experiences. Backed by top-tier jazz musicians, his performance promises energy,…
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 “Ode to the Scene,” a special multi-band showcase honoring the talent, energy, and tradition of our local jazz community. The evening will feature dynamic performances by four swinging bands, highlighting some of the Valley’s most influential musicians—and marking a heartfelt…
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, dynamic improvisation and modern arrangements, this performance offers an authentic and uplifting journey through Brazil’s musical heritage—led by celebrated guitarist and vocalist Ike Ramalho. ABOUT…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Raúl Yáñez Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Join us for a vibrant evening of music with RaĂşl Yáñez Quartet, a powerhouse ensemble known for their electrifying blend of Latin Jazz. Led by acclaimed pianist and educator RaĂşl Yáñez, this dynamic group brings together the rhythms of Mambo, Salsa, Bolero, Cha Cha, Cumbia, and Samba in a performance full of…
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 (guitar), and Bill Stewart (drums) blend rich harmonies with a striking signature sound. Expect masterful improvisation, tight grooves, and a set that moves effortlessly between…
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, and deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. Expect an electrifying performance of original works and inspired improvisations that showcase remarkable artistry and unmistakable groove— an…
Jazzbird Nights: Love Call
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Join us for COLLEGE NIGHT at Ravenscroft! Student tickets only $15. Free dirty sodas and legendary brownies for students! 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 Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), New…
Rise: A Night of Urban Worship
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZRise: A Night of Urban Worship Join us for Rise: A Night of Urban Worship—an inspiring evening of gospel and worship music that will stir your soul. This powerful night will fill Ravenscroft Hall with soul-stirring praise and community celebration. https://vimeo.com/1116330432?share=copy#t=0 Featuring Bridge Worship Collective, founded in 2021 by Donald “Donny” Montgomery, Jr., this dynamic…