Week of Events
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…
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…
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.…