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Jazzbird Nights: GEORGE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSaturday, April 20th, from 7:30-8:30pm, Jazzbird welcomes GEORGE for a SPECIAL and unique Saturday evening event! Featured artists include Anna Webber–Tenor Saxophone & Flute, Chiquita Magic–Keyboards & Vocals, Sarah Rossy– Keyboards & Vocals, and John Hollenbeck– Drums. From the Greek name Georgios, which was derived from the Greek word georgos meaning "farmer, earthworker", itself derived from the elements…
Jazzbird Nights: Michael Weiss Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Michael Weiss Trio. Featured artists include Michael Weiss–Piano, Ben Hedquist– Bass, and Sam Russo– Drums. For over four decades, pianist, composer, educator and bandleader Michael Weiss has enjoyed a formidable career working in the bands of a who's who of jazz legends: Johnny Griffin, Art Farmer, George Coleman, the…
Jazzbird Nights: Holly Pyle Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Pyle Quartet. Featured artists include Holly Pyle- Vocals, Raul Yañez- Piano, Mario Mendivil- Bass, and Stephen Avalos, Drums. Los Angeles-based Holly Pyle is a compulsively detail-oriented vocalist and songwriter. Her career in music thus far has been marked by innovative approaches to vocal loop arranging, intense musical vulnerability, and…
Jazzbird Nights: Zazu West
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 5th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Zazu West. Featured artists include Mike Fowler–Lead Guitar, Ryan Vance-Rhythm Guitar, Constance Genter-Vocals, Allen Ames- Violin, Jeff Quamo- Clarinet, and Ted Sistrunk-Bass. ZAZU West is Phoenix's premier ensemble dedicated to Gypsy Jazz, a style devoted to the legacy of guitar legend Django Reinhardt. Whether it's Gypsy Jazz, Jazz Manouche, or…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: DELPHINE CORTEZ FT. JOEL ROBIN & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz for the Soul is pleased to welcome vocalist Delphine Cortez along with pianist Joel Robin to the Jazzbird stage on Sunday, March 24th at 6pm. Other featured artists include Tony Vacca- Sax/Flute, and Adrian Goldenthal- Bass. They are set to present a lovely evening of vocal jazz music, and other favorite genres spanning from…
Jazzbird Nights: The Adams Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 22nd at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes The Adams Quartet to the Jazzbird Stage! Featured artists include Nicki Adams- Piano, Patrick Adams- Trumpet, Eddy Khaimovich- Bass, and Evan Hyde- Drums. The Adams quartet is a New York-based collaboration between pianist Nicki Adams, trumpeter Patrick Adams, bassist Eddy Khaimovich and drummer Evan Hyde. Formed in…
Jazzbird Nights: Claudia Bloom Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 15th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Claudia Bloom Quartet to the Jazzbird Stage! Featured artists include Claudia Bloom- Piano, Natalie Gallatin- Saxophone, Ben Hedquist- Bass, and Connor Sample- Drums. Join us for an evening of delightful music with Claudia Bloom as she presents a blend of diverse quartets and duos inspired by…
Jazzbird Nights: Michael Eckroth Group
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSaturday, March 9th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Michael Eckroth Group to the Jazzbird Stage! Featured artists include Michael Eckroth- Piano, Joel Mateo- Drums, Raul Reyes- Bass, and Maurucio Herrera- Percussion. Experience the vibrant fusion of jazz with Afro-Cuban and Latin influences as Phoenix native and accomplished pianist, Michael Eckroth, takes center stage. Presenting a…
Jazzbird Nights: Eric Rasmussen Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 8th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Eric Rasmussen Quartet to the Jazzbird Stage! Featured artists include Eric Rasmussen- Saxophone, Vince Kaufmann- Saxophone, Bailey Zick- Bass, and Connor Sample- Drums. Get ready for an evening of captivating melodies and vibrant rhythms with the Eric Rasmussen Quartet. Saxophonist and Composer Eric Rasmussen brings a…
Jazzbird Nights: Melanie Chryshelle and The Igniters Ft. Lewis Nash
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 1st at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Valley's very own Melanie Chryshelle and The Igniters, featuring Lewis Nash to the Jazzbird Stage! Featured artists include Melanie Chryshelle– Vocals, Lewis Nash– Drums, Benjamin Cortez– Piano, and Bailey Zick– Bass. Vocalist Melanie Chryshelle is prepared to delight, excite and ignite her audience! Chryshelle will perform…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: TOM WAKELING – WEST BY NORTHWEST
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, February 25th at 6pm featuring the extraordinary Tom Wakeling on bass! Featured artists include Angelo Versace- Keyboard, Jason Carder- Trumpet, and the Valley's own rhythm master, Dom Moio- Drums. This group embraces past, present, and future jazz with great chemistry and an adventurous, hard-swinging…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Adam Clark Ensemble: 25 Years
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 23rd at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Adam Clark Ensemble: 25 Years to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Adam Clark- Drums, Raul Yanez- Piano, Andrew Gross- Tenor Saxophone, and Max Beckman- Bass. Adam Clark started playing the drums at age 11 while living in Frankfurt, Germany and has been a band leader…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: David Friesen Circle 3 Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 16th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the David Friesen Circle 3 Trio back to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include David Friesen- Hemage Bass, Joe Manis- Tenor Saxophone, and Charlie Doggett- Drums. Step into a realm of musical brilliance as the legendary American jazz bassist, David Friesen, takes center stage, leading a dynamic…
NO JAZZBIRD NIGHTS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThere will be no Jazzbird Nights performance on Friday, February 9th, as we are closed for the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Jazzbird Nights will be back next week, February 16th…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Twin Tenors: Adam Roberts & Dave Schmidt
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Twin Tenors: Adam Roberts & Dave Schmidt to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Adam Roberts- Tenor Saxophone, Dave Schmidt- Tenor Saxophone, Dave…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: TODD JOHNSON QUARTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, January 28th at 6pm as we present music pioneer, bassist, performer, educator, Todd Johnson along with the talented Nicole Pesce- Piano, Andy Gross- Saxophone, and Dom Moio- Drums for a night of groove and rhythm you won't want to miss! Todd Johnson is recognized as…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: David Ambrosio Group Ft. Donny McCaslin
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, January 26th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the David Ambrosio Group Featuring Donny McCaslin to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Donny McCaslin- Saxophone, Jason Palmer- Trumpet, Bruce Barth-…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: John Stowell Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, January 19th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the John Stowell Trio to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include John Stowell- Guitar, Chris Finet- Bass, and Dom Moio- Drums. Indulge…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Mary Petrich OpenHand Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, January 12th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Mary Petrich OpenHand Quartet to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Mary Petrich- Saxophone, Ray Lebert- Guitar, Vince Theifain- Bass, and…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & Friends
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, January 5th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & Friends to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Delphine Cortez- Vocals, Joel Robin- Piano, other musicians TBD.…
NO JAZZBIRD NIGHTS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThere will be no Jazzbird Nights performance on Friday, December 29th, as we are closed to celebrate the Christmas holiday. Jazzbird Nights will be back next week, January 5th at…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 22nd at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes We3 & Friends to the Jazzbird stage for the last Jazzbird Night of 2023! Featured artists include Nicole Pesce- Piano, Renee Patrick-…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT – AN INTIMATE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, December 17th as we welcome back esteemed vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett! Playing alongside Sandra are Steve Gripp on guitar, Michael Williams on bass, and Jarred Bowens on drums. This intimate Christmas Experience features an evening of music that will put you in the spirit of…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT – AN INTIMATE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, December 17th as we welcome back esteemed vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett! Playing alongside Sandra are Steve Gripp on guitar, Michael Williams on bass, and Jarred Bowens on drums. This intimate Christmas Experience features an evening of music that will put you in the spirit of…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TRAQ ATAQ
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 15th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes TRAQ ATAQ to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Sam Trapchak-Bass, Q Morrow-Guitar, and Christian Coleman-Drums. Join us for an electrifying evening…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: DMITRI MATHENY GROUP
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 8th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Dmitri Matheny Group back to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Dmitri Matheny- Flugelhorn, Lamar Gaines- Piano, Chris Finet- Bass, and…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: MARGHERITA FAVA QUARTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, December 1st at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Margherita Fava Quartet to the Jazzbird stage! Featured artists include Margherita Fava- Piano, Emiliano Lasansky- Bass, and John Davis- Drums. Margherita…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ALICE TATUM
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, November 26th as we welcome award-winning and critically acclaimed vocalist, Alice Tatum! The following world class musicians will also be performing alongside Alice Tatum, Nicole Pesce–piano, Todd Chuba –drums, and Jon Murray–bass. Alice's phenomenal vocal range and impressive repertoire present an ever-dynamic and entertaining show…
NO JAZZBIRD NIGHTS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThere will be no Jazzbird Nights performance on Friday, November 24th, as we are closed to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Jazzbird Nights will be back next week, December 1st at…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ELAINE DAME FEATURING THE BETH LEDERMAN TRIO
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 17th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Elaine Dame and the Beth Lederman Trio to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Elaine Dame–Vocals, Beth Lederman–Piano, Feliz Sainz–Bass, and Connor…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: THE BETH LEDERMAN TRIO FEATURING STEVEN POWELL
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 17th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes The Beth Lederman Trio Featuring Steven Powell to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Steven Powell–Vocals, Beth Lederman–Piano, Feliz Sainz–Bass, and Connor Sample–Drums.…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KYLE NASSER & SIMONA PREMAZZI QUINTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Kyle Nasser & Simona Premazzi Quintet to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Kyle Nasser–Saxophone, Simona Premazzi–Piano, Kenji Wagner–Trumpet, Jay Sawyer–Drums,…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT & nuVI
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, October 27th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuVI back to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Jesse Deems–Trumpet, Ethan Buck–Alto Sax, Brice Winston–Tenor Sax, Russell Schmidt–Piano, Scott Black–Bass, and…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ROBBY CARRILLO QUARTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, October 22nd as we welcome the Robby Carrillo Quartet! The Quartet features headliner, drummer, composer, educator, and recording artist, Robby Carrillo. The other talented artists performing include Nick Manson–piano, Andrew Gross–tenor sax, and Ben Hedquist–bass. Robby Carrillo– Drummer, percussionist, and educator, based in Phoenix,…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KRISTINA KOLLER
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, October 20th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kristina Koller. Featured artists include Kristina Koller–Vocals, Fima Chupakhin–Piano, James Robbins–Bass, and Cory Cox–Drums. Renowned jazz virtuoso Kristina Koller will showcase her exceptional artistry…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: MIKI YAMANAKA TRIO
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, October 13th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Miki Yamanaka Trio. Featured artists include Miki Yamanaka–Piano, Tyrone Allen–Bass, and Jimmy Macbride–Drums. Join the captivating Miki Yamanaka Trio as they take…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: CORNER POCKET SEXTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, October 6th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Corner Pocket Sextet. Featured artists include Chris Ross–Bass, Adam Roberts–Saxophone, Dennis Monce–Trumpet, Michael Lake–Trombone, Dave Henning–Piano, and Ryan Anthony–Drums. Step into a…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JACK RADAVICH QUINTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, September 29th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Jack Radavich Quintet. Featured artists include Jack Radavich–Bass, Jerry Donato–Tenor Saxophone, Dave Henning–Keys, John Lewis–Drums, and Neal Seroka–Guitar. Hailing from Chicago and…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: BETH LEDERMAN JAZZ CON ALMA
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesGet ready to ignite your senses at the Jazz for the Soul Season Opener on September 24th, featuring the incredible Beth Lederman Jazz Con Alma! Brace yourself for a night of high-octane music with an all-star lineup featuring: Beth Lederman-piano, Frank Valdes- percussion, Jon Murray-bass, Adam Clark-drums, and Adam Roberts-tenor sax. Translating as “Jazz with…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: FOLKLORE QUARTET – FEATURING MAX BECKMAN
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, September 22nd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Folklore Quartet Featuring Max Beckman. Featured artists include Max Beckman–Bass, Alex Oliverio–Guitar, Bailey Zick–Strings, and Jordan Tompkins–Drums. The "Folklore Quartet" is a…