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Jazzbird Nights: DARUMA

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oReG7aXXxes Friday, November 15th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes DARUMA! Featured artists include Shane Dahler– Drums, Yafeu Tyhimba– Bass, Gabriel Mininberg– Saxophone, Zach Rich– Trombone, and Maximillian Moore– Piano/Keys. DARUMA is a fresh contemporary jazz group featuring some of Denver's finest young talent. Their music reinterprets the jazz aesthetic for the 21st century, taking audiences from deep grooves…

$16 – $28

CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Immersion

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

CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: IMMERSION Experience chamber music like never before! This season’s Chamber @ Ravenscroft series opens with a groundbreaking concert where great classical selections meet mesmerizing, immersive visuals. Join us in Ravenscroft Hall on Saturday, November 16th, at 7:00 pm, for Immersion, featuring visuals by new media artist Xuan, paired with music by Bach, Strauss, Schumann, and…

$35

Jazzbird Nights: NOLAZ Band

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysbZ76WYGlg&t=2s Friday, November 22nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the NOLAZ Band! Featured artists include Ted Belledin– Keys/Saxophone/Vocals, Janet Daniel– Drums, Steve Himmelstein– Guitar/Vocals, Anthony Reed– Trombone, Simone Sanchez– Lead Vocals, and Sam Smith– Bass. ​NOLAZ Band plays groove and soul music from New Orleans, LA (NOLA) in Arizona (AZ). From The Neville Brothers to Allen Toussaint, traditional brass…

$16 – $28

Larry Fuller Trio

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQB8ao3rgpw RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Larry Fuller Trio “In his amazing gossamer piano solos, he sprinkles stardust on whatever song he plays; you hold your breath in wonder.” - The…

$35

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Robby Carrillo Quartet

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

Welcome drummer, recording artist, studio musician and educator, Robby Carrillo back to Jazz for the Soul featuring favorite jazz standards and some brilliant original compositions.  His band includes Nick Manson (piano), Andy Gross (sax) and Ben…

Jazzbird Nights: Holly Pyle & Dmitri Matheny

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdAuglrn5-Y Friday, December 6th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Holly Pyle & Dmitri Matheny! Featured artists include Holly Pyle– Vocals, Dmitri Matheny– Flugelhorn, Lamar Gaines– Piano, Corcoran Holt– Bass, and Connor Sample– Drums. Known for her “soulfully graceful, liquid-like voice” (Phoenix New Times), Los Angeles vocalist Holly Pyle started out as an opera major before studying jazz and…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: David Weiss Sextet

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLgSGz0Oxro Friday, December 13th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the David Weiss Sextet! Featured artists include David Weiss– Trumpet, Myron Walden– Alto Saxophone, Teodross Avery– Tenor Saxophone, Victor Gould– Piano, TBA– Bass, and E.J. Strickland– Drums. "This is a gorgeously arranged set of composerly hardbop, executed with exemplary passion and drive." - Hank Shteamer, Time Out New York…

$16 – $28

Ari Hoenig Trio

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6HVENsEGWI RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Ari Hoenig Trio “Expansive technique, propulsive time and deep musicality" "his style is characterized by a crisp attack and quick attentive reflexes. - NEW YORK…

$40

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Joe Garcia & Friends

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

Hot Latin Salsa meets Jazz Standards with Tunes to bring Your Holiday Season to a Sizzle! Joe Garcia and Friends features Joe Garcia/percussion & vocals, Benjamin Cortez/piano, Todd Johnson/bass, and…

Jazzbird Nights: Jake Hart & John Hart Trio

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

Friday, December 20th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Jake Hart & John Hart Trio! Featured artists include Jake Hart– Piano, John Hart– Guitar, Steven Kirsty– Bass, and Marcello Carelli– Drums. Get ready as emerging pianist and composer Jake Hart teams up with legendary guitarist John Hart and his powerhouse trio on the Jazzbird stage. Jake,…

$16 – $28

VJC Alumni Band+: Christmas Concert

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

VJC ALUMNI BAND+: CHRISTMAS CONCERT Join us for a magical Christmas Concert as Valley Jazz Cooperative program alums combine forces with a handful of leading area jazz artists for the first time! The newly-formed VJC Alumni Band+ will perform big band arrangements of holiday classics, infusing Ravenscroft Hall with the Spirit of Christmas. Led by program director Russell Schmidt, the…

$25

Jazzbird Nights: Logan Kane “Floor Plans” Quartet

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS6baidtjLo Friday, January 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Logan Kane "Floor Plans" Quartet! Featured artists include Logan Kane– Bass, David Binney– Saxophone, John Escreet– Piano, and Benjamin Ring– Drums. Logan Kane, one of jazz’s most sought-after young bassists and a prominent figure in LA’s thriving creative music scene, is proud to present Floor Plans,…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: Paul Cornish Trio

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOWacLbU8Ok Saturday, January 4th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Paul Cornish Trio! Featured artists include Paul Cornish– piano, Jermaine Paul– Bass, and Jonathan Pinson– Drums. Los Angeles-based pianist and composer Paul Cornish strives to inspire freedom and collaboration in his music and community. Hailing from Houston where he was a student at the prestigious High…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: Tribute to Duke Ellington with Mary Petrich, Louise Baranger, and Beth Lederman

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

Friday, January 10th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes a Tribute to Duke Ellington with Mary Petrich, Louise Baranger, and Beth Lederman! Featured artists include Mary Petrich– Saxophone, Louise Baranger– Trumpet, Beth Lederman– Piano, Vincent Thiefain– Bass, and Chase Ellison– Drums. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the iconic works of Duke Ellington, one…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: Benjamin Ring Quintet

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjgvPcCEtY0&t=8s Friday, January 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Benjamin Ring Quintet! Featured artists include Benjamin Ring– Drums, Devin Daniels– Saxophone, Jake Chapman– Vibraphone, Adam Hersh– Piano, and Logan Kane– Bass. Experience an exciting evening of jazz led by drummer and composer Benjamin Ring. The performance will feature music from Benjamin’s recent album With Every…

$16 – $28

Miki Yamanaka Trio

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSrjZNDPU60 RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Miki Yamanaka Trio "Pianist Miki Yamanaka runs free and easy with a fresh spin on mainstream bop” DownBeat Magazine Japanese-born pianist Miki Yamanaka has become…

$35

Jazzbird Nights: Kelly Green Trio

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AON8eSDhxKs Friday, January 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Kelly Green Trio! Featured artists include Kelly Green– Piano & Vocals, Luca Soul Rosenfeld– Bass, and Evan Hyde– Drums. “Kelly is no mere songwriter, but an artist and performer in toto...Green’s composing skills are more than impressive.” -Michael Bailey (All About Jazz) Kelly Green is one…

$16 – $28

CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: American Intersection

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

CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: AMERICAN INTERSECTION The 2024/25 Chamber @ Ravenscroft season continues with our annual “Jazz meets Classical” event, but this time around
it’s an American Intersection!  This unique, crossover concert once again features selections from both genres of art music. But this year, there’s a special focus: Dvoƙák’s “American Quartet” (String Quartet No. 12 in…

$35

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: We3 and Shiela Earley

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

A fabulous way to start the jazz year off! These ladies are a powerhouse of talents combined, featuring Renee Grant Patrick-vocals, Suzanne Lansford-violin, and Nicole Pesce-piano joined by Sheila Earley on drums. Enjoy timeless tunes with new and familiar interpretations of popular, jazz, swing, blues standards, and so much more! 100% of the proceeds go…

Jazzbird Nights: Metta Quintet

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1lUU291JVw Friday, January 31st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Metta Quintet! Featured artists include Hans Schuman– Drums, Greg Ward– Alto Saxophone, Wayne Escoffery– Tenor Saxophone, Rashaan Carter– Bass, and Glenn Zaleski– Piano. The METTA QUINTET is a dynamic ensemble of today’s most esteemed artists, driven by a passion for creative exploration and arts education. With…

$16 – $28

Gerald Clayton

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5f1cwEOcf4&t=1s RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Gerald Clayton “A remarkable player, he seems to understand what our ear wants — blooming harmony, melodic improvisations, firm landings — and how to deliver…

$50

Jazzbird Nights: David Friesen’s Circle 3 Trio

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo53hQe-llk&list=PLuWJKk5Z0WIiAac97sVZp3bWn0vbNL8Qu&index=2 Friday, February 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes David Friesen’s Circle 3 Trio! Featured artists include David Friesen– Hemage Bass & Piano, Joe Manis– Tenor & Soprano Saxophone, and 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…

$16 – $28

VJC Winter Performance

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

VJC WINTER PERFORMANCE Two of the Valley Jazz Cooperative's student ensembles share the stage for the VJC Winter Performance in Ravenscroft Hall. This matinee event is the opening VJC concert of the year, showcasing Cerulean Two (a combo) and Indigo (a big band) on the program. Both groups are led by VJC Founder Russell Schmidt.…

$10

Jazzbird Nights: Russell Schmidt with Exit Strategy

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

Friday, February 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt with Exit Strategy! Featured artists include Russell Schmidt– Piano & Vocals, Brice Winston– Tenor Saxophone, Ben Hedquist– Bass, Liam Connor– Trumpet, and Rob Moore– Drums. Russell Schmidt takes the Jazzbird stage once more with his newest project, Exit Strategy. Leading a nimble, cohesive quintet through a…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: TRAQ ATAQ

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWpkwgDZJmI Saturday, February 22nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes TRAQ ATAQ! Featured artists include Sam Trapchak– Bass, Q Morrow– Guitar, and Christian Coleman– Drums. TRAQ ATAQ, a hard-hitting instrumental trio from NYC, returns to Arizona and Ravenscroft for a second time with a high-energy, captivating set. Known for their intricate and polished arrangements, this fully-formed band…

$16 – $28

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.…

Jazzbird Nights: James Fernando Trio

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcS_h6oMl3Y Friday, February 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio! Featured artists include James Fernando– Piano, Bailey Zick– Bass, and Connor Sample– Drums. Experience the brilliance of Philly-based pianist James Fernando and his jazz trio, hailed as a “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso.” With a refreshing and modern approach to the classic piano…

$16 – $28

Camille Thurman

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51uxcErItUM RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Camille Thurman "You're hard pressed to find rising talents more exciting than Camille Thurman whose sound is as commodious and strong as Hank Mobley's"  - The New York Times Camille Thurman is a celebrated saxophonist, vocalist, and composer who is making waves in the jazz world with her unique blend…

$40

Jumaane Smith

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

https://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…

$50