JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Rachel Eckroth
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, January 20th, at 7:00pm, the Jazzbird stage welcomes Rachel Eckroth, a world-class pianist, vocalist, keyboardist, composer, producer, arranger, band leader and more. Joining Rachel for this one-of-a-kind show will be our very own Rob Moore on Drums, and Chris Finet on Bass. Don't miss this one! Eckroth can lead with a bold vision or accompany with…
Samara Joy – Early Show (Just Added!)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Samara Joy With a voice as smooth as velvet, Samara Joyâs star seems to rise with each performance and we are delighted to present Joy to…
Samara Joy – Early Show (Just Added!)
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Samara Joy With a voice as smooth as velvet, Samara Joyâs star seems to rise with each performance and we are delighted to present Joy to…
Samara Joy
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Samara Joy *** THE 7:30 PM SHOW IS SOLD OUT *** Click HERE for the 4:00 PM show. With a voice as smooth as velvet, Samara…
Samara Joy
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Samara Joy *** THE 7:30 PM SHOW IS SOLD OUT *** Click HERE for the 4:00 PM show. With a voice as smooth as velvet, Samara…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Jerry Donato and Nicole Pesce & Friends
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesWe continue the New Year Celebrations with the always sparkling and spontaneous Jerry Donato and Nicole Pesce show! Join us at JAZZ for the SOUL on the JAZZBIRD stage for…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Jerry Donato and Nicole Pesce & Friends
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesWe continue the New Year Celebrations with the always sparkling and spontaneous Jerry Donato and Nicole Pesce show! Join us at JAZZ for the SOUL on the JAZZBIRD stage for…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Adam Roberts + Dave Schmidt “Twin Tenors”
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, January 27th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Adam Roberts and Dave Schmidt "Twin Tenors". Featured artists include Adam Roberts-Saxophone, Dave Schmidt-Saxophone, Dave Henning-Piano, Ben Hedquist-Bass, Ryan Anthony-Drums. Adam Roberts & Dave Schmidt celebrate the legacy of the tenor saxophone playing bebop, hard bop, modal jazz, and modern tunes destined to become classics. Enjoy some great…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Adam Roberts + Dave Schmidt “Twin Tenors”
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, January 27th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Adam Roberts and Dave Schmidt "Twin Tenors". Featured artists include Adam Roberts-Saxophone, Dave Schmidt-Saxophone, Dave Henning-Piano, Ben Hedquist-Bass, Ryan Anthony-Drums. Adam Roberts & Dave Schmidt celebrate the legacy of the tenor saxophone playing bebop, hard bop, modal jazz, and modern tunes destined to become classics. Enjoy some great…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Eric Rasmussen Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Eric Rasmussen Quintet. Featured artists including Eric Rasmussen-Alto Saxophone, Vince Kaufman-Tenor Saxophone, Ray Lebert-Guitar, Ben Hedquist-Bass, Connor Sample-Drums. Saxophonist/Composer Eric Rasmussen relocated to the Phoenix area in the summer of 2007. The California native spent the last ten years playing and teaching in New York City where…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Eric Rasmussen Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Eric Rasmussen Quintet. Featured artists including Eric Rasmussen-Alto Saxophone, Vince Kaufman-Tenor Saxophone, Ray Lebert-Guitar, Ben Hedquist-Bass, Connor Sample-Drums. Saxophonist/Composer Eric Rasmussen relocated to the Phoenix area in the summer of 2007. The California native spent the last ten years playing and teaching in New York City where…
Soul Rest
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesâTake my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.â - 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 StatesâTake my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.â - 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: David Friesen Circle 3 Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 10th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes David Friesen Circle 3 Trio featuring artists David Friesen-Hemage Bass, Joe Manis-Tenor, Soprano Saxophone, Charlie Doggett-Drums. Anyone acquainted with David Friesen's exceptional music quickly thinks of his creative universe. Ocean-deep in his sensitivity to the human spirit, Friesen is compassionate and his music founded on integrity and the pursuit…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: David Friesen Circle 3 Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 10th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes David Friesen Circle 3 Trio featuring artists David Friesen-Hemage Bass, Joe Manis-Tenor, Soprano Saxophone, Charlie Doggett-Drums. Anyone acquainted with David Friesen's exceptional music quickly thinks of his creative universe. Ocean-deep in his sensitivity to the human spirit, Friesen is compassionate and his music founded on integrity and the pursuit…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Dmitri Matheny Group
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes back Dmitri Matheny Group. Featured artists include Dmitri Matheny- Flugelhorn, Brice Winston-Tenor Saxophone, Lamar Gaines-Piano, Chris Finet-Bass, Pete Swan-Drums. Celebrated for his warm tone,…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Dmitri Matheny Group
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes back Dmitri Matheny Group. Featured artists include Dmitri Matheny- Flugelhorn, Brice Winston-Tenor Saxophone, Lamar Gaines-Piano, Chris Finet-Bass, Pete Swan-Drums. Celebrated for his warm tone,…
Bill Charlap Trio
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Bill Charlap Trio Grammy Award-winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time and has recorded albums featuring the music…
Bill Charlap Trio
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Bill Charlap Trio Grammy Award-winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time and has recorded albums featuring the music…
VJC Sapphire Big Band: Winter Performance
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRavenscroft presents the Valley Jazz Cooperativeâs Sapphire Big Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The Sapphire Big Band will perform music by Luiz BonfĂĄ, Billy Petito, and Billy Strayhorn. Additionally, the program will being with a few combo selections by VJC program participants, performing pieces by Fats Waller and others. Lobby doors open at…
VJC Sapphire Big Band: Winter Performance
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRavenscroft presents the Valley Jazz Cooperativeâs Sapphire Big Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The Sapphire Big Band will perform music by Luiz BonfĂĄ, Billy Petito, and Billy Strayhorn. Additionally, the program will being with a few combo selections by VJC program participants, performing pieces by Fats Waller and others. Lobby doors open at…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TrioGram with special guest Lewis Nash
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes TrioGram featuring artists Will Lyle - Bass, Bijan Taghavi - Piano, and Lewis Nash - Drums. TrioGram is a project fronted by bassist and composer…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TrioGram with special guest Lewis Nash
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes TrioGram featuring artists Will Lyle - Bass, Bijan Taghavi - Piano, and Lewis Nash - Drums. TrioGram is a project fronted by bassist and composer…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Russell Schmidt Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesWelcome The Russell Schmidt Quintet to the JAZZBIRD stage to perform a wide-ranging program featuring jazz classics, songbook standards, and original compositions. This group includes Paul Brewer-saxophone, Mary Petrich-saxophone, Russell…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Russell Schmidt Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesWelcome The Russell Schmidt Quintet to the JAZZBIRD stage to perform a wide-ranging program featuring jazz classics, songbook standards, and original compositions. This group includes Paul Brewer-saxophone, Mary Petrich-saxophone, Russell…
VJC Indigo Big Band: Winter Performance
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRavenscroft presents the Valley Jazz Cooperativeâs Indigo Big Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The Indigo Big Band will perform music by Neal Hefti, Billy Strayhorn and Mary Lou Williams. Additionally, the program will being with a few combo selections by VJC program participants, performing pieces by Jerome Kern and others. Lobby doors open…
VJC Indigo Big Band: Winter Performance
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRavenscroft presents the Valley Jazz Cooperativeâs Indigo Big Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The Indigo Big Band will perform music by Neal Hefti, Billy Strayhorn and Mary Lou Williams. Additionally, the program will being with a few combo selections by VJC program participants, performing pieces by Jerome Kern and others. Lobby doors open…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Ben Hedquist Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Ben Hedquist Quartet. Featured artists include Ben HedquistâBass, Mike Kocour-Piano, Jeff Libman-Guitar, Ryan Anthony-Drums. Bassist and composer, Ben Hedquist has become one of the…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Ben Hedquist Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Ben Hedquist Quartet. Featured artists include Ben HedquistâBass, Mike Kocour-Piano, Jeff Libman-Guitar, Ryan Anthony-Drums. Bassist and composer, Ben Hedquist has become one of the…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Intersection
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesIntersection featuring Dian DâAvanzo, violin Tessa Gotman Bock, violin Nancy Buck, viola Mike DâAvanzo, cello Russell Schmidt, piano Chris Finet, bass Rob Moore, drums Program String Quartet in F major,…
CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Intersection
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesIntersection featuring Dian DâAvanzo, violin Tessa Gotman Bock, violin Nancy Buck, viola Mike DâAvanzo, cello Russell Schmidt, piano Chris Finet, bass Rob Moore, drums Program String Quartet in F major,…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 10th, at 7:00 pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes We3 + Friends. Featured artists include: Renee Grant Patrick-Vocals Nicole Pesce-Piano, Suzanne Landsford-Violin & Vocals, Sheila Earley-Drums, Rich Kniss-Guitar/Bass. We3 are excited to return to Ravenscroft! Headliner Renee Patrick has connected with individuals and crowds with her voice and music over the past decade in the Valley. Her music is shockingly…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 10th, at 7:00 pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes We3 + Friends. Featured artists include: Renee Grant Patrick-Vocals Nicole Pesce-Piano, Suzanne Landsford-Violin & Vocals, Sheila Earley-Drums, Rich Kniss-Guitar/Bass. We3 are excited to return to Ravenscroft! Headliner Renee Patrick has connected with individuals and crowds with her voice and music over the past decade in the Valley. Her music is shockingly…
Soul Rest
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesâTake my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.â - 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 StatesâTake my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.â - 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: Dr. Jesse McGuire
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Dr. Jesse McGuire. Featured artists include Dr. Jesse McGuireâTrumpet, Flugelhorn, vocals, Adam Clark-Drums, Mike King-Bass, Arsen Nalbandian-Piano. Headliner Dr. Jesse McGuire is an Emmy award winning trumpet player and star vocalist. He held the position of âLead Trumpetâ in the worldâs most prestigious jazz big band, âThe Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestraâ…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Dr. Jesse McGuire
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Dr. Jesse McGuire. Featured artists include Dr. Jesse McGuireâTrumpet, Flugelhorn, vocals, Adam Clark-Drums, Mike King-Bass, Arsen Nalbandian-Piano. Headliner Dr. Jesse McGuire is an Emmy award winning trumpet player and star vocalist. He held the position of âLead Trumpetâ in the worldâs most prestigious jazz big band, âThe Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestraâ…
Michael Kocour with Dee Alexander & Friends
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Michael Kocour & Friends A concert starring jazz pianist-composer Michael Kocour alone would be an outstanding entertainment value. But embellish it with Chicago-based jazz vocalist Dee Alexander, Jason Palmer on trumpet, Ben Hedquist on bass and the incomparable Lewis Nash on drums and it elevates to a blockbuster event. Our Ravenscroft…
Michael Kocour with Dee Alexander & Friends
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Michael Kocour & Friends A concert starring jazz pianist-composer Michael Kocour alone would be an outstanding entertainment value. But embellish it with Chicago-based jazz vocalist Dee Alexander, Jason Palmer on trumpet, Ben Hedquist on bass and the incomparable Lewis Nash on drums and it elevates to a blockbuster event. Our Ravenscroft…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Dominic Amato & Friends All Star Jam
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Dominic Amato & Friends All Star Jam. Featured artists include Dominic AmatoâSaxophone & EWI, Mark Lettieri-Guitar, Kirk Covington-Drums, Adam Nitti-Bass, Quinn Johnson-Piano/Keyboard. This will be an incredible night of jazz, funk, fusion & improvisation by Dominic Amato and his amazingly talented friends! Some of their remarkable professional Jazz experience include: Dominic…