Events @ Ravenscroft
Jazzbird Nights: Mary Petrich & The Jazz Women Collective
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Cutting-Edge Women in Jazz celebrates the rich and evolving musical landscape shaped by influential women from the early 1900s to today—honoring jazz giants such as Mary Lou Williams, Ingrid Jensen, Roxy Coss, Marianne Trudel, and Renee Rosnes. At the heart of this celebration is Mary Petrich, a dynamic saxophonist, composer, and educator…
Dom Moio & Joe LaBarbera
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZDOM MOIO & JOE LABARBERA Step into an evening where rhythm becomes dialogue. At Ravenscroft, master drummers Joe LaBarbera and Dom Moio come together for a rare musical conversation- two life…
Jazzbird Nights: VJC Senior Showcase featuring Jordan Pettay
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT The annual VJC Senior Showcase event features the creative gifts of outstanding high school seniors from MSW’s Valley Jazz Cooperative educational program. During the first set, select…
Chamber @ Ravenscroft: Restless Passions
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Join us for Restless Passions, a stirring evening of chamber music featuring powerfully expressive works that explore the depths of longing, intensity, and introspection. The opening work on…
Jazzbird Nights: Ashley Pezzotti Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Ashley Pezzotti is a rising star in the New York jazz scene, blending the elegance, rhythmic sophistication, and infectious joy of the great jazz vocalists who came before her. Just in her 20s, Pezzotti has already made her mark, touring and recording with jazz legends like Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at…
Jazzbird Nights: Jeff Libman Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Join Phoenix-based guitarist Jeff Libman for an evening of soulful, swinging organ trio jazz featuring organist Michael Kocour and drummer Jacob Eary. Together, they bring fresh takes on standards, popular songs, and originals—drawing on classic organ trio traditions while delivering a sound that’s unmistakably their own. Libman, praised as “a sensitive guitarist…
Jazzbird Nights: Chris Ross Corner Pocket Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Experience the timeless music of the legendary Ray Brown Trio—a tribute to one of jazz’s most influential bassists and bandleaders. Ray Brown was not only a master…
Jazzbird Nights: Kris Johnson
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT 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 Swings the Blues by the Count Basie Orchestra, Kris is a recognized force in the industry. His career highlights include touring globally as a member…
Jazzbird Nights: Marcos Crego
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT 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 the Amadeo Roldán Music School and son of legendary trumpeter José Miguel Crego “El Greco,” Tamayo has performed with renowned groups including Klimax, Los Dan,…
Chamber @ Ravenscroft: The Power of Six
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT 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…
Jazzbird Nights: We3 featuring O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre)
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT 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, and internationally acclaimed drummer Dowell Davis—delivers a genre-defying experience that blends everything from Bluegrass to jazz, and classical to country. Known for their incredible chemistry…
Kurt Rosenwinkel
Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ“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…
Jazzbird Nights: Adam Roberts
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Experience an evening with saxophonist Adam Roberts, one of Arizona’s most versatile and dynamic musicians. Blending jazz, funk, rock, and classical influences, Roberts brings a bold and expressive sound to the stage. Known for his work with artists like Michael Bublé, Idina Menzel, and George Russell, Adam delivers performances that are both…
Jazzbird Nights: Maryanne Muglia
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT 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, collaborative energy to the stage. Drawing inspiration from Duke Ellington, Blossom Dearie, James Moody, Ella Fitzgerald, Esperanza Spalding, and other jazz greats, they bring an…
Jazzbird Nights: Francine Reed
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Get ready for an unforgettable night of powerhouse vocals and timeless tunes as the legendary Francine Reed makes her return to the Jazzbird Stage. Known as “The Queen of the Blues,” Francine brings her signature soul, sass, and show-stopping presence to the stage, performing favorites like “Wild Women Don’t Get the Blues,”…
Jazzbird Nights: Mikailo Kasha Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZWHAT TO EXPECT Mikailo Kasha is an award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader based in Miami, Florida. Currently considered to be among “the top 1% of bassists worldwide”, as stated by Scotty Barnhart of the Count Basie Orchestra, Kasha is a dynamic bandleader, versatile sideman, and a prodigious voice on both upright and electric bass. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql47FBr_KVc…