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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…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TOMMY GEARHART QUINTET
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, September 15th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Tommy Gearhart Quintet. Featured artists include Tommy Gearhart–Vocals, Kevin Ravellette–Piano, Angelo Versace–Piano, Chris Finet–Bass, Stanley Sorenson–Guitar, and Chase Ellison–Drums. A sensitive yet…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ILYA DYNOV TRIO FEATURING BILL CUNLIFFE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, September 8th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Ilya Dynov Trio Featuring Bill Cunliffe. Featured artists include Ilya Dynov–Drums, Bill Cunliffe–Piano, and Will Lyle–Bass. Ilya Dynov is a sensational New…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ALICE TATUM
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States*This event is SOLD OUT* Friday, September 1st at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Alice Tatum to the Jazzbird stage to kick off our 2023-24 season! Featured artists include Alice Tatum–Vocals, Claudia…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ALICE TATUM
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States*This event is SOLD OUT* Friday, September 1st at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Alice Tatum to the Jazzbird stage to kick off our 2023-24 season! Featured artists include Alice Tatum–Vocals, Claudia…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 FEATURING O.M.G
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 30th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes We3 Featuring O.M.G. to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Renee Patrick–Vocals, Nicole Pesce–Piano/Keyboard, Suzanne Lansford–Violin/Vocals, Mel Brown–Bass, and Dowell Davis–Drums. O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) Combines the talents of We3 along with Grammy Award winning Bass player Mel Brown, and internationally acclaimed drummer Dowell Davis. This special collaboration brings…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: WE3 FEATURING O.M.G
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 30th at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes We3 Featuring O.M.G. to the Jazzbird stage. Featured artists include Renee Patrick–Vocals, Nicole Pesce–Piano/Keyboard, Suzanne Lansford–Violin/Vocals, Mel Brown–Bass, and Dowell Davis–Drums. O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) Combines the talents of We3 along with Grammy Award winning Bass player Mel Brown, and internationally acclaimed drummer Dowell Davis. This special collaboration brings…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesYou're in for a Phenomenal Night of Jazz as vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett brings a power-packed performance to the Jazzbird stage in our Jazz for the Soul season finale on Sunday, June 25th at 6pm. You won't want to miss this! An all-star group joins Sandra with Alex Holland-saxophone, Ioannis Goudelis- keys, Steve Gripp-…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: SANDRA BASSETT & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesYou're in for a Phenomenal Night of Jazz as vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sandra Bassett brings a power-packed performance to the Jazzbird stage in our Jazz for the Soul season finale on Sunday, June 25th at 6pm. You won't want to miss this! An all-star group joins Sandra with Alex Holland-saxophone, Ioannis Goudelis- keys, Steve Gripp-…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT AND NUV
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 23rd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuV to the Jazzbird stage. NuV (rhymes with “groovy”) is Russell’s latest creation, an intergenerational quintet featuring musicians from across the country. Featured artists include Russell Schmidt–Piano, Stephanie Tateiwa–Alto Sax, Brice Winston–Tenor Sax, Oliver Gomez–Bass, and Rob Moore–Drums. NuV will perform a mix of original compositions…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RUSSELL SCHMIDT AND NUV
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 23rd at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Russell Schmidt & nuV to the Jazzbird stage. NuV (rhymes with “groovy”) is Russell’s latest creation, an intergenerational quintet featuring musicians from across the country. Featured artists include Russell Schmidt–Piano, Stephanie Tateiwa–Alto Sax, Brice Winston–Tenor Sax, Oliver Gomez–Bass, and Rob Moore–Drums. NuV will perform a mix of original compositions…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KIMBERLY WESTON & BETH LEDERMAN
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kimberly Weston and Beth Lederman. Featured artists include Kimberly Weston–Vocals & Violin, Beth Lederman– Keys & Piano, Mario Mendivil–Bass, Connor Sample–Drums, Natalie Gallatin– Saxophone. Kimberly Weston's original music is a journey through the soul. Her sound is a captivating blend of R&B, jazz, and folk, delivering a raw…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: KIMBERLY WESTON & BETH LEDERMAN
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 16th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Kimberly Weston and Beth Lederman. Featured artists include Kimberly Weston–Vocals & Violin, Beth Lederman– Keys & Piano, Mario Mendivil–Bass, Connor Sample–Drums, Natalie Gallatin– Saxophone. Kimberly Weston's original music is a journey through the soul. Her sound is a captivating blend of R&B, jazz, and folk, delivering a raw…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ROB MOORE & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob Moore–Drums, Bailey Zick– Bass, Andy Margolis–Piano, Mike Ozuna–Guitar, Brice Winston–Tenor Sax. Rob Moore & Friends will present some of their favorite compositions from the hard bop era, along with classic jazz standards that have stood the test of time. The result…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ROB MOORE & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 9th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob Moore–Drums, Bailey Zick– Bass, Andy Margolis–Piano, Mike Ozuna–Guitar, Brice Winston–Tenor Sax. Rob Moore & Friends will present some of their favorite compositions from the hard bop era, along with classic jazz standards that have stood the test of time. The result…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: HOLLY CHANNELL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CLARK GIBSON
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Channell with Special Guest Clark Gibson. Featured artists include Holly Channell–Drums, Clark Gibson-Saxophone, Claudia Bloom-Piano, Vince Thiefain-Bass. Holly Channell is a drummer, composer and educator. She graduated with a Masters in Jazz Performance from ASU working under the direction of Lewis Nash. She will be headed…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: HOLLY CHANNELL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CLARK GIBSON
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, June 2nd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Channell with Special Guest Clark Gibson. Featured artists include Holly Channell–Drums, Clark Gibson-Saxophone, Claudia Bloom-Piano, Vince Thiefain-Bass. Holly Channell is a drummer, composer and educator. She graduated with a Masters in Jazz Performance from ASU working under the direction of Lewis Nash. She will be headed…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ZAZU West
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz for the Soul welcomes Zazu West.  Zazu West is Phoenix's premier ensemble dedicated to Gypsy Jazz, the style devoted to the legacy of the influential jazz guitar legend, Django Reinhardt. Gypsy Jazz is infectiously swinging and wildly improvisational. Whether playing Django compositions or jazz standards the gypsy jazz style creates a one-of-a-kind performance experience. You'll…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: ZAZU West
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJazz for the Soul welcomes Zazu West.  Zazu West is Phoenix's premier ensemble dedicated to Gypsy Jazz, the style devoted to the legacy of the influential jazz guitar legend, Django Reinhardt. Gypsy Jazz is infectiously swinging and wildly improvisational. Whether playing Django compositions or jazz standards the gypsy jazz style creates a one-of-a-kind performance experience. You'll…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JOE GARCIA & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Joe Garcia & Friends. Featured artists include Joe Garcia–Percussion, Dom Moio-Drums, Todd Johnson-Bass, Andrew Gross-Saxophone, Benjamin Cortez-Piano. Joe Garcia is a highly acclaimed percussionist and a respected member of the Valley's music community. With decades of experience in the music industry, Joe Garcia has become a household name…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JOE GARCIA & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Joe Garcia & Friends. Featured artists include Joe Garcia–Percussion, Dom Moio-Drums, Todd Johnson-Bass, Andrew Gross-Saxophone, Benjamin Cortez-Piano. Joe Garcia is a highly acclaimed percussionist and a respected member of the Valley's music community. With decades of experience in the music industry, Joe Garcia has become a household name…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JAMES FERNANDO TRIO
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio. Featured artists include James Fernando–Piano, Connor Sample-Drums, Vince Theifain-Bass. Hailed as a “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,” James Fernando creates music that lies at the intersection of jazz, classical, and electronic music. He relies on his genre-expanding original compositions to deliver thought provoking…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: JAMES FERNANDO TRIO
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the James Fernando Trio. Featured artists include James Fernando–Piano, Connor Sample-Drums, Vince Theifain-Bass. Hailed as a “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,” James Fernando creates music that lies at the intersection of jazz, classical, and electronic music. He relies on his genre-expanding original compositions to deliver thought provoking…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: LAUREN HOOKER & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lauren Hooker & Friends. Featured artists include Lauren Hooker–Vocals & Piano, Dr. Clark Gibson-Sax & Flute, Howard Alden-Guitar, Mike King-Bass, Sheila Earley-Drums. New to the Phoenix area, Lauren Hooker is a multi-talented vocalist, instrumentalist, composer, lyricist, educator, producer and, via her Arts in Education company: Musical Legends, a celebrated storyteller.…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: LAUREN HOOKER & FRIENDS
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Lauren Hooker & Friends. Featured artists include Lauren Hooker–Vocals & Piano, Dr. Clark Gibson-Sax & Flute, Howard Alden-Guitar, Mike King-Bass, Sheila Earley-Drums. New to the Phoenix area, Lauren Hooker is a multi-talented vocalist, instrumentalist, composer, lyricist, educator, producer and, via her Arts in Education company: Musical Legends, a celebrated storyteller.…
SPECIAL JAZZBIRD MATINEE: Bob Ravenscroft Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSunday, May 7, at 3:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Bob Ravenscroft Trio. Featuring artists Bob Ravenscroft-Piano, Max Beckman-Bass, Rob Moore-Drums. We are proud to welcome our Founder, Bob Ravenscroft, back to the Jazzbird stage to play and share his gifts with us. This will be an unforgettable afternoon you don’t want to miss! Bob is a…
SPECIAL JAZZBIRD MATINEE: Bob Ravenscroft Trio
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSunday, May 7, at 3:00pm, Jazzbird lounge welcomes Bob Ravenscroft Trio. Featuring artists Bob Ravenscroft-Piano, Max Beckman-Bass, Rob Moore-Drums. We are proud to welcome our Founder, Bob Ravenscroft, back to the Jazzbird stage to play and share his gifts with us. This will be an unforgettable afternoon you don’t want to miss! Bob is a…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TITO CARRILLO & THE VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 5th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes MSW's Valley Jazz Cooperative alongside guest artist Tito Carrillo and his Quintet. Featured artists (first set) include: VJC Senior Showcase Outstanding seniors from MSW's Valley Jazz Cooperative program perform combo jazz alongside guest artist Tito Carrillo and leading area jazz musicians. Featured artists (second set) include: Tito Carillo…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: TITO CARRILLO & THE VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, May 5th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes MSW's Valley Jazz Cooperative alongside guest artist Tito Carrillo and his Quintet. Featured artists (first set) include: VJC Senior Showcase Outstanding seniors from MSW's Valley Jazz Cooperative program perform combo jazz alongside guest artist Tito Carrillo and leading area jazz musicians. Featured artists (second set) include: Tito Carillo…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: BossaNova 77
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes BossaNova 77. Featured artists include Al Alabado–Vocals/Percussion, Ike Ramalho-Guitar, Chuck Leitner-Piano, Adrial Goldenthal-Bass, Emerson Laffey- Drums. BossaNova 77 has been performing Brazilian Bossa Nova Jazz music and standards since 1977 in the Phoenix area. With Al Alabado on vocals & percussion (english & original Portuguese) and Art Grijalva on acoustic…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: BossaNova 77
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes BossaNova 77. Featured artists include Al Alabado–Vocals/Percussion, Ike Ramalho-Guitar, Chuck Leitner-Piano, Adrial Goldenthal-Bass, Emerson Laffey- Drums. BossaNova 77 has been performing Brazilian Bossa Nova Jazz music and standards since 1977 in the Phoenix area. With Al Alabado on vocals & percussion (english & original Portuguese) and Art Grijalva on acoustic…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Steve Adelson Stick-tet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesA REAL TREAT!  Join us in welcoming The Steve Adelson Stick-Tet to the Jazzbird Stage. So, remember to mark your calendars for one show you won't want to miss! STEVE ADELSON—Jazz guitarist turned Chapman Stick Virtuoso. While teaching guitar and performing in New York with Jazz greats Joe Pass and Jimmy Ponder, Steve discovered the Chapman stick…
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Steve Adelson Stick-tet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesA REAL TREAT!  Join us in welcoming The Steve Adelson Stick-Tet to the Jazzbird Stage. So, remember to mark your calendars for one show you won't want to miss! STEVE ADELSON—Jazz guitarist turned Chapman Stick Virtuoso. While teaching guitar and performing in New York with Jazz greats Joe Pass and Jimmy Ponder, Steve discovered the Chapman stick…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Bob Shimizu Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Bob Shimizu Quartet. Featured artists include Bob Shimizu–Guitar, Stanley Serrano-Bass/Vocals, Mike Florio-Drums, Iaonnis Goudelis-Keyboard/Piano. "Let's Get Together", Bob Shimizu's second solo release, is a celebration of the song-book of a life-time and a musical journey that pays homage to jazz standards and selections from the great American pop and…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Bob Shimizu Quartet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Bob Shimizu Quartet. Featured artists include Bob Shimizu–Guitar, Stanley Serrano-Bass/Vocals, Mike Florio-Drums, Iaonnis Goudelis-Keyboard/Piano. "Let's Get Together", Bob Shimizu's second solo release, is a celebration of the song-book of a life-time and a musical journey that pays homage to jazz standards and selections from the great American pop and…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Tristan Lauzon Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Tristan Lauzon Quintet. Featured artists include Tristan Lauzon–Bass, London Hack-Vocals, Eli Nelson-Guitar, Jack McCahan-Piano, Matt Storto-Drums. The Tristan Lauzon Quintet brings a fresh and unique take on some of their favorite standards, breathing new life into timeless classics with their own creative flair. But that's not all - the…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: Tristan Lauzon Quintet
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, April 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Tristan Lauzon Quintet. Featured artists include Tristan Lauzon–Bass, London Hack-Vocals, Eli Nelson-Guitar, Jack McCahan-Piano, Matt Storto-Drums. The Tristan Lauzon Quintet brings a fresh and unique take on some of their favorite standards, breathing new life into timeless classics with their own creative flair. But that's not all - the…
JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: ZAZU West
Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFriday, March 31st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes ZAZU West. Featured artists include Mike Fowler–Lead Guitar, Ryan Vance-Rhythm Guitar, Constance Genter-Vocals, Vincent Thiefain-Bass, Jeff Quamo-Clarinet, Allen Ames-Violin. ZAZU West is Phoenix's premier ensemble dedicated to Gypsy Jazz, the style devoted to the legacy of guitar legend Django Reinhardt. Whether playing the dozens of iconic Django compositions, traditional and…