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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Eric Rasmussen Quintet
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Eric Rasmussen Quintet
Friday, 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 NIGHTS: Eric Rasmussen Quintet
Friday, 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…
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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: David Friesen Circle 3 Trio
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: David Friesen Circle 3 Trio
Friday, 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 NIGHTS: David Friesen Circle 3 Trio
Friday, 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…
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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Dmitri Matheny Group
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Dmitri Matheny Group
Friday, 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, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, American musician Dmitri Matheny has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Dmitri Matheny Group
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Dmitri Matheny Group
Friday, 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, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, American musician Dmitri Matheny has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review…
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Bill Charlap Trio
Bill Charlap Trio
RAVENSCROFT 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 of Hoagy Carmichael, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers and Duke Ellington. Charlap’s collaboration with Tony Bennett on The Silver Lining:…
Bill Charlap Trio
Bill Charlap Trio
RAVENSCROFT 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 of Hoagy Carmichael, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers and Duke Ellington. Charlap’s collaboration with Tony Bennett on The Silver Lining:…
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VJC Sapphire Big Band: Winter Performance
VJC Sapphire Big Band: Winter Performance
Ravenscroft presents the Valley Jazz Cooperative’s Sapphire Big Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The Sapphire Big Band will perform music by Luiz Bonfá, 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
VJC Sapphire Big Band: Winter Performance
Ravenscroft presents the Valley Jazz Cooperative’s Sapphire Big Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The Sapphire Big Band will perform music by Luiz Bonfá, 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…
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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TrioGram with special guest Lewis Nash
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TrioGram with special guest Lewis Nash
Friday, 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 Will Lyle. The group aims to maintain a cutting edge sensibility combined with a respect for the many eras of jazz. They are equally influenced…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TrioGram with special guest Lewis Nash
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TrioGram with special guest Lewis Nash
Friday, 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 Will Lyle. The group aims to maintain a cutting edge sensibility combined with a respect for the many eras of jazz. They are equally influenced…
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JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Russell Schmidt Quintet
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Russell Schmidt Quintet
Welcome 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 Schmidt-piano, Vincent Thiefain-bass, and Ryan Anthony-drums. Paul Brewer Paul enjoys playing all saxophones in all styles and has become one of the most in-demand freelance saxophonists…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Russell Schmidt Quintet
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Russell Schmidt Quintet
Welcome 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 Schmidt-piano, Vincent Thiefain-bass, and Ryan Anthony-drums. Paul Brewer Paul enjoys playing all saxophones in all styles and has become one of the most in-demand freelance saxophonists…
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VJC Indigo Big Band: Winter Performance
VJC Indigo Big Band: Winter Performance
Ravenscroft presents the Valley Jazz Cooperative’s 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
VJC Indigo Big Band: Winter Performance
Ravenscroft presents the Valley Jazz Cooperative’s 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…
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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Ben Hedquist Quartet
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Ben Hedquist Quartet
Friday, March 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Ben Hedquist Quartet. Featured artists include Ben Hedquist–Bass, Mike Kocour-Piano, Jeff Libman-Guitar, Ryan Anthony-Drums. Bassist and composer, Ben Hedquist has become one of the Valley’s most in-demand bassists. He performs frequently with Phoenix-based musicians such as Michael Kocour, Jeff Libman, Eric Rasmussen, Keith Kelly, Adam Roberts, and Dom Moio.…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Ben Hedquist Quartet
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Ben Hedquist Quartet
Friday, March 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Ben Hedquist Quartet. Featured artists include Ben Hedquist–Bass, Mike Kocour-Piano, Jeff Libman-Guitar, Ryan Anthony-Drums. Bassist and composer, Ben Hedquist has become one of the Valley’s most in-demand bassists. He performs frequently with Phoenix-based musicians such as Michael Kocour, Jeff Libman, Eric Rasmussen, Keith Kelly, Adam Roberts, and Dom Moio.…