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JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ZAZU West
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ZAZU West
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.…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ZAZU West
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ZAZU West
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.…
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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: HOLLY CHANNELL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CLARK GIBSON
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: HOLLY CHANNELL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CLARK GIBSON
Friday, June 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Channell with Special Guest Clark Gibson. Featured artists include Holly Channell–Drums, 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 NIGHTS: HOLLY CHANNELL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CLARK GIBSON
Friday, June 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Channell with Special Guest Clark Gibson. Featured artists include Holly Channell–Drums, 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…
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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ROB MOORE & FRIENDS
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ROB MOORE & FRIENDS
Friday, June 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob Moore–Drums, Bailey Zick– Bass, Andy Margolis–Piano, Mike Ozuna–Guitar, Brice Winston–Tenor 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 NIGHTS: ROB MOORE & FRIENDS
Friday, June 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob Moore–Drums, Bailey Zick– Bass, Andy Margolis–Piano, Mike Ozuna–Guitar, Brice Winston–Tenor 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…
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JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KIMBERLY WESTON & BETH LEDERMAN
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KIMBERLY WESTON & BETH LEDERMAN
Friday, June 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kimberly Weston and Beth Lederman. Featured artists include Kimberly Weston–Vocals & Violin, Beth Lederman– Keys & Piano, Mario Mendivil–Bass, Connor Sample–Drums, Natalie Gallatin– 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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KIMBERLY WESTON & BETH LEDERMAN
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KIMBERLY WESTON & BETH LEDERMAN
Friday, June 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kimberly Weston and Beth Lederman. Featured artists include Kimberly Weston–Vocals & Violin, Beth Lederman– Keys & Piano, Mario Mendivil–Bass, Connor Sample–Drums, Natalie Gallatin– 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…
2 events,
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT AND NUV
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT AND NUV
Friday, June 23rd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuV to the Jazzbird stage. NuV (rhymes with “groovy”) is Russell’s latest creation, an intergenerational quintet featuring musicians from across the country. Featured artists include Russell Schmidt–Piano, Stephanie Tateiwa–Alto Sax, Brice Winston–Tenor Sax, Oliver Gomez–Bass, and Rob Moore–Drums. NuV will perform a mix of original compositions…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT AND NUV
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT AND NUV
Friday, June 23rd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuV to the Jazzbird stage. NuV (rhymes with “groovy”) is Russell’s latest creation, an intergenerational quintet featuring musicians from across the country. Featured artists include Russell Schmidt–Piano, Stephanie Tateiwa–Alto Sax, Brice Winston–Tenor Sax, Oliver Gomez–Bass, and Rob Moore–Drums. NuV will perform a mix of original compositions…
2 events,
VJC Alumni Band
VJC Alumni Band
VJC Alumni Band Ravenscroft presents the VJC Alumni Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The ensemble features talented young musicians who were previously members of the Valley Jazz Cooperative during their high school years. The Alumni Band presents one concert annually, allowing these creative artists to reconnect and make music once more. The concert…
VJC Alumni Band
VJC Alumni Band
VJC Alumni Band Ravenscroft presents the VJC Alumni Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The ensemble features talented young musicians who were previously members of the Valley Jazz Cooperative during their high school years. The Alumni Band presents one concert annually, allowing these creative artists to reconnect and make music once more. The concert…
2 events,
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT & FRIENDS
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT & FRIENDS
You're in for a Phenomenal Night of Jazz as vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett brings a power-packed performance to the Jazzbird stage in our Jazz for the Soul season finale…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT & FRIENDS
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT & FRIENDS
You're in for a Phenomenal Night of Jazz as vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett brings a power-packed performance to the Jazzbird stage in our Jazz for the Soul season finale…
2 events,
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 FEATURING O.M.G
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 FEATURING O.M.G
Friday, June 30th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes We3 Featuring O.M.G. to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Renee Patrick–Vocals, Nicole Pesce–Piano/Keyboard, Suzanne Lansford–Violin/Vocals, Mel Brown–Bass, and Dowell Davis–Drums. O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) Combines the talents of We3 along with Grammy Award winning Bass player Mel Brown, and internationally acclaimed drummer Dowell Davis. This special collaboration brings…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 FEATURING O.M.G
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 FEATURING O.M.G
Friday, June 30th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes We3 Featuring O.M.G. to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Renee Patrick–Vocals, Nicole Pesce–Piano/Keyboard, Suzanne Lansford–Violin/Vocals, Mel Brown–Bass, and Dowell Davis–Drums. O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) Combines the talents of We3 along with Grammy Award winning Bass player Mel Brown, and internationally acclaimed drummer Dowell Davis. This special collaboration brings…