Events @ Ravenscroft

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, 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…

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…

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, 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…

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 weaves together beloved jazz standards she grew up with—songs once sung by her mother and sister—with deeply personal meaning. Audiences will also hear touches of…

WHAT 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,”…

WHAT 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…

WHAT TO EXPECT The Sugar Thieves bring a powerful blend of American roots music to the stage, fusing blues, country, folk, gospel, rock, and jazz into an electrifying live experience. Based in Phoenix and performing worldwide since 2006, this dynamic group has shared stages with legends like B.B. King and Willie Nelson while building a…