David Bauer
Jazzbird Nights: Kevin Sun Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1gBgLaILp8 Friday, September 20th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Kevin Sun Trio! Featured artists include Kevin Sunâ Saxophone, Walter Stinsonâ Bass, and Kayvon Gordonâ Drums. Kevin Sun is a saxophonist and composer living in New York City. His music has been called â...intense, harmonically virtuosic and compositionally complex" by DownBeat Magazine, and he has released six albums as a…
Jazzbird Nights SATURDAY: Simon Moullier Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHLFMkIokio Saturday, September 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Simon Moullier Quartet! Featured artists include Simon Moullierâ Vibraphone, Lex Kortenâ Piano, Corcoran Holtâ Bass, and JK Kimâ Drums. Join us for a special Saturday edition of Jazzbird Nights, featuring the Simon Moullier Quartet! Award-winning vibraphonist, composer, arranger and producer, Simon Moullier has distinguished himself as one of…
Jazzbird Nights: Ember
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlDpbt2tjiQ&t=3s Friday, September 27th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Ember! Featured artists include Noah Garabedianâ Acoustic Bass/Synthesizer, Caleb Wheeler Curtisâ Stritch, Trumpet, Sopranino, and Vincent Sperrazzaâ Drums. The Brooklyn, NY based collaborative trio Ember finds itself at the crossroads of musical and personal exploration resulting in true band-hood and non-hierarchical playing. Each of the members - Caleb Wheeler…
RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES: Tarbaby with Orrin Evans, Eric Revis & Nasheet Waits
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6ofhtWaLY0 RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Tarbaby with Orrin Evans, Eric Revis & Nasheet Waits âI like to make things happen... I like to connect the dots, get a bunch of people together and see what happens from that mix.â - Orrin Evans Kicking off the Ravenscroft Concert Series for the 2024-25 season, Orrin Evans, Eric…
Jazzbird Nights: Matt Wigler Band
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=u7euLr5Ny7Y Friday, October 4th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Matt Wigler Band! Featured artists include Matt Wiglerâ Vocals/Piano, Colin McIlrathâ Bass, and Pete Swanâ Drums. Matt Wigler Band plays an entertaining repertoire of modern blues arrangements with the finesse of a world-class jazz piano trio. A journey through classic blues songs from New Orleans, to Texas, to…
Jazzbird Nights: Michael Ragonese Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjjMkiQQgUY&t=2s Friday, October 11th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Michael Ragonese Trio! Featured artists include Michael Ragoneseâ Piano, Anthony Fungâ Drums, and Luca Alemannoâ Bass. Join award-winning pianist Michael Ragonese and his trio for a beautiful evening of music from his latest album "Stracci", that seamlessly blends jazz and classical styles. With a career highlighted by performances…
Jazzbird Nights SATURDAY: Elsa Nilsson – Band Of Pulses
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSaturday, October 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Elsa Nilsson - Band Of Pulses! Featured artists include Elsa Nilssonâ Flute & FX, Santiago Leibsonâ Piano, Marty Kenneyâ Bass, and Rodrigo Recabarrenâ Drums. âFree of keys, harmonies, and conventional jazz phrasing, the musicians and the poet become one, and the melodies sound liberated and honest.â â Allen Michie, Arts…
Jazzbird Nights: Emiliano Lasansky Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, October 18th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Emiliano Lasansky Quartet! Featured artists include Emiliano Lasanskyâ Bass, Javier Santiagoâ Piano, Devin Danielsâ Alto Saxophone, and Benjamin Ringâ Drums. Prepare to be captivated by the innovative sounds of Emiliano Lasansky, a dynamic jazz bassist and composer from Los Angeles, CA. Lasansky's music masterfully fuses traditional jazz elements with modern…
Jazzbird Nights: Margherita Fava Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, October 25th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Margherita Fava Trio! Featured artists include Margherita Favaâ Piano, and other artistsâ TBD. Margherita Favaâs musical odyssey spans continents and genres. Hailing from Follina, Italy, she relocated to the USA in 2016, embarking on an incredible journey in jazz. With a B.A in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University…
Cyrille Aimee
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhoIyuA2e1Y&t=26s RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Cyrille Aimee "A rising star in the galaxy of jazz singersâ The New York Times For Cyrille AimĂ©e, music is a way of life, setting her free to explore her creative talents wherever her diverse heritage leads. Growing up in a multilingual household in Samois-sur-Seine, home to the Django Reinhardt…
Jazzbird Nights: Lewis Nash Gen-3 Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 1st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lewis Nash Gen-3 Trio! Featured artists include Lewis Nashâ Drums, Charles Lewisâ Piano, and Corcoran Holtâ Bass. Renowned drummer Lewis Nash, known for his debut recording "Rhythm Is My Business" in 1989, is universally recognized as one of the greatest drummers in jazz history. With a career spanning 4 decades,…
Jazzbird Nights: Nick Manson – “Reflections On Bill Evans”
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 8th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Nick Manson - "Reflections On Bill Evans"! Featured artists include Nick Mansonâ Piano, Chris Finetâ Bass, and Rob Mooreâ Drums. "This is 21st-century jazz, more difficult to describe than to simply savor." - Scott Yanow, Jazz Journalist/Author/Historian/Reviewer Two-time EMMY Award-winning Pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, audio engineer, producer, and educator, Nick…
Jazzbird Nights: DARUMA
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 15th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes DARUMA! Featured artists include Shane Dahlerâ Drums, Yafeu Tyhimbaâ Bass, Gabriel Mininbergâ Saxophone, Zach Richâ Trombone, and Maximillian Mooreâ Piano/Keys. DARUMA is a fresh contemporary jazz group featuring some of Denver's finest young talent. Their music reinterprets the jazz aesthetic for the 21st century, taking audiences from deep grooves to…
Jazzbird Nights: NOLAZ Band
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 22nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the NOLAZ Band! Featured artists include Ted Belledinâ Keys/Saxophone/Vocals, Janet Danielâ Drums, Steve Himmelsteinâ Guitar/Vocals, Anthony Reedâ Trombone, Simone Sanchezâ Lead Vocals, and Sam Smithâ Bass. âNOLAZ Band plays groove and soul music from New Orleans, LA (NOLA) in Arizona (AZ). From The Neville Brothers to Allen Toussaint, traditional brass bands…
Larry Fuller Trio
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQB8ao3rgpw RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Larry Fuller Trio âIn his amazing gossamer piano solos, he sprinkles stardust on whatever song he plays; you hold your breath in wonder.â - The New York Times Based out of New York City, Larry Fuller is an internationally acclaimed American jazz pianist known by critics and fans to "swing…
Jazzbird Nights: Holly Pyle & Dmitri Matheny
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 6th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Holly Pyle & Dmitri Matheny! Featured artists include Holly Pyleâ Vocals, Dmitri Mathenyâ Flugelhorn, Lamar Gainesâ Piano, Corcoran Holtâ Bass, and Connor Sampleâ Drums. Known for her âsoulfully graceful, liquid-like voiceâ (Phoenix New Times), Los Angeles vocalist Holly Pyle started out as an opera major before studying jazz and psychology.…
Jazzbird Nights: David Weiss Sextet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 13th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the David Weiss Sextet! Featured artists include David Weissâ Trumpet, Myron Waldenâ Alto Saxophone, Teodross Averyâ Tenor Saxophone, Victor Gouldâ Piano, TBAâ Bass, and E.J. Stricklandâ Drums. "This is a gorgeously arranged set of composerly hardbop, executed with exemplary passion and drive." - Hank Shteamer, Time Out New York Join…
Ari Hoenig Trio
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6HVENsEGWI RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Ari Hoenig Trio âExpansive technique, propulsive time and deep musicality" "his style is characterized by a crisp attack and quick attentive reflexes. - NEW YORK TIMES Ari Hoenig, an acclaimed jazz drummer, composer, and educator, is celebrated for his innovative and intense approach to drumming. Known for transforming the role…
Jazzbird Nights: Jake Hart & John Hart Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 20th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Jake Hart & John Hart Trio! Featured artists include Jake Hartâ Piano, John Hartâ Guitar, Steven Kirstyâ Bass, and Rudy Petschauerâ Drums. Get ready as emerging pianist and composer Jake Hart teams up with legendary guitarist John Hart and his powerhouse trio on the Jazzbird stage. Jake, a rising…