Week of Events
VJC Winter Performance
VJC Winter Performance
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.…
Jazzbird Nights: Russell Schmidt with Exit Strategy
Jazzbird Nights: Russell Schmidt with Exit Strategy
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…
Jazzbird Nights: TRAQ ATAQ
Jazzbird Nights: TRAQ ATAQ
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…