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JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Angelo Versace Quartet
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Angelo Versace Quartet
Jazz for the Soul is excited to present the Angelo Versace Quartet! Angelo has been with us multiple times and is a crowd favorite. Tonight, he brings his quartet of AZ all-stars, including Jason Carder - trumpet, Dom Moio - drums, and Scott Black - bass. Classic jazz at its finest, and will it swing? Absolutely!! Don’t miss this show, and bring your friends.
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Jazzbird Nights: Kris Johnson
Jazzbird Nights: Kris Johnson
WHAT TO EXPECT Kris Johnson is a trumpeter, composer, and educator based in Detroit. With contributions to six GRAMMY-nominated albums as a trumpeter and arranger, including the 2024 GRAMMY-winning Basie…
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VJC Spotlight Concert featuring Kris Johnson
VJC Spotlight Concert featuring Kris Johnson
WHAT TO EXPECT The ensembles of the Valley Jazz Cooperative’s main educational program (grades 8-12) share the Ravenscroft Hall stage for a final time this season. Joining the Sapphire Ensemble (led by Paul Brewer) and the Cerulean Combo and Indigo Big Band (both under the direction of Russell Schmidt) is special guest artist Kris Johnson.…
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Valley Gospel Project: Debut Concert
Valley Gospel Project: Debut Concert
WHAT TO EXPECT Join us for the Valley Gospel Project's inaugural student showcase performance. Launching in February 2026, VGP is the new music education initiative from Music Serving the Word (the nonprofit behind Ravenscroft). This debut of the Valley Gospel Project concert series will also feature a few selections from the Azure Combo of the Valley…
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Jazzbird Nights: Marcos Crego
Jazzbird Nights: Marcos Crego
WHAT TO EXPECT Born in Havana, Cuba, José Marcos Crego Tamayo is a world-class pianist, composer, and producer whose vibrant career bridges Afro-Cuban roots and contemporary jazz. A graduate of…
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Chamber @ Ravenscroft: The Power of Six
Chamber @ Ravenscroft: The Power of Six
WHAT TO EXPECT Experience the lush textures and sweeping lyricism of The Power of Six, an unforgettable evening of chamber music featuring two masterful string sextets that showcase the full emotional…
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Jazzbird Nights: We3 featuring O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre)
Jazzbird Nights: We3 featuring O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre)
WHAT TO EXPECT A true Jazzbird Nights fan favorite, O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) returns for another unforgettable performance! This all-star group—featuring the dynamic trio We3, Grammy Award-winning bassist Mel Brown,…
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Kurt Rosenwinkel
Kurt Rosenwinkel
“Kurt Rosenwinkel can say more in a few lines … than most guitarists manage over the course of an entire career”— New York Times Immerse yourself in the artistry of Kurt Rosenwinkel, one of the most influential and forward-thinking guitarists in modern jazz. With a career spanning more than three decades, Rosenwinkel has redefined the…
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Jazzbird Nights: Running from Bears plays the Music of Charles Mingus
Jazzbird Nights: Running from Bears plays the Music of Charles Mingus
WHAT TO EXPECT Adventurous Arizona-native band Running from Bears takes on the venerable music and history of Arizona's greatest jazz bassist and composer, Charles Mingus. The Bears will be covering most of his career, from songs rooted in the work of Duke Ellington, to lush ballads, to hard-driving post bop, and energetic, layered themes with…
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JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: The Local Spirits
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: The Local Spirits
Jazz for the Soul is excited to bring THE LOCAL SPIRITS to you for the first time!
This Phoenix-based instrumental quartet channels Jazz, Rock, Bluegrass, Country, Blues, Middle Eastern, Gypsy Jazz, and World Music flavors altogether into a style of their own. Guitar and mandolin twin harmonies are woven into drum-and-bass grooves, creating a genre-defying style that makes this quartet uniquely creative. You’ll want to hear this group! At Jazz for the Soul, improvisation, creativity, and skill are a thing! You won’t be disappointed.
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Jazzbird Nights: Maryanne Muglia
Jazzbird Nights: Maryanne Muglia
WHAT TO EXPECT Led by MaryAnne Muglia, a jazz pianist, vocalist, and composer based in Arizona, the ensemble features a dynamic group of Arizona jazz musicians who bring a fresh,…
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Jazzbird Nights: Brooke Leigh Davis
Jazzbird Nights: Brooke Leigh Davis
WHAT TO EXPECT Expect an intimate and heartfelt evening as Brooke Leigh Davis brings her Tribute to life at her Jazzbird Nights debut. Rooted in a rich musical legacy, the show…