Jazz Venues and Organizations
MAY 2023
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MUSICIANS & VENUES!
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SCOTTSDALE & EAST VALLEY
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler 85225, 480-620-3941: Arizona Classic Jazz Society monthly events: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sun. (Sept-May), $15 members, $20 non-members, under 18 free. (closed June-Aug). May 21 – Cheryl Thurston's Birthday Celebration
Eddie V’s, 15323 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254, (480) 730-4800, eddiev.com.
Sat, May 6, 27, 6:30-10:30 pm - Diana Lee Quartet; Sun, May 7, 12. 21, 28, 6:30-9:30 pm – Guy Pennacchio Quartet; Mon, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30-9:30 pm - Rachel Gold Trio
Elks Lodge #2148, 6398 E Oak St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257-1102, (480) 946-9368, 7-9 pm, Wed., Havin’ Fun Big Band
Gold Bar Espresso, 3141 S. McClintock Drive, #6, Tempe, 480-839-3082, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri, Jazz Alliance
Jazzbird Nights @ The Ravenscroft, Jazzbird Lounge, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, 1-800-785-3318, theravenscroft.com; Fridays, 7-9:30 pm, $10 General Admission; May 5 – Tito Carillo & the Valley Jazz Cooperative (VJC) Senior Showcase; May 12 - Lauren Hooker & Friends; May 19 – James Fernando Trio; May 26 – Joe Garcia & Friends
Jazz For The Soul @ The Ravenscroft, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, 1-800-785-3318, theravenscroft.com. Sundays, 6-8 pm: May 28 – ZaZu West
La Locanda, 6830 E 5th Ave, Suite 108, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, (480) 284-6511, lalocandaaz.com, 5-8 pm Thurs, Jackie Lopez and Nuance Jazz Trio; Jackie Lopez-vocals, Devon Bridgewater-Trumpet/ Violin/Flugelhorn, Dennis Sexton-Bass, Dan Sieckman-Guitar
Marcellino Ristorante, 7114 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-990-9500: Thursdays & Saturdays, 6:30-9:30 pm, May 11, 18, 20, 27, June 3 - Sima & All Star Trio featuring Sima-vocals, Mark DeCozio-musical director/keyboard; Jerry Donato-sax/flute, Felix Sainz upright bass; Thu, June 1 – Dave Ihlenfeld Trio; Thurs, May 25 – WE3 Trio
Pita Jungle - Chandler, 1949 W Ray Road, Ste 102, Chandler, AZ 85224, 480-855-3232. PitaJungle.com. Tuesdays, 6:30-9 pm, Pita Jungle Jazz Jam
Sacred Grounds Jazz Coffeehouse, Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ auditorium, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road (south of Camelback), Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, $8 donation, $5 students, coffee-desserts on sale: Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 pm: May 4 - TOM WAKELING & FRIENDS featuring Tom Wakeling – bass, Tony Vacca – saxophone, plus others TBA; May 11 - MICHAEL POWERS GROUP with Yanick Allwood - piano/synth keys; Mario Mendivil – bass, John Lewis – drums, Michael Powers - guitar/leader; May 18 - JOAQUIN ROSALES QUARTET featuring Joaquin Rosales – drums, Alex Buelna - alto saxophone, Yari Dvir – piano, Kenji Wagner – bass; May 25 - JAN SANDWICH BAND with Jan Sandwich – vocals, Mike Smith – piano, Ron Skoog – drums, Tommy Eggleston - bass
PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY
Avanti, 2728 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix 85016, 602-956-0900, 7-10 pm Fri.-Sat., Charles Lewis-solo piano (lounge), food.
Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008: Music in the Garden Series, Fridays, 7- 9 pm, Members $32.95/General Admission $36.95: May 26 – Pete Pancrazi Quartet (Jazz).
Lost Leaf, 914 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, (602) 258-0014, Mon, May 8, 9:30 pm – Running From Bears; Mon, May 22, 9 pm – Sans Pagaie; Thurs, May 26, 9 pm – Bad Cactus Brass Band
The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464: Mon, May 1, 7:30 pm – GCC Big Band; Tues, May 2, 7:30 pm – Mesa Community College Coltrane Ensemble & Pro Band; Wed, May 3, 7:30 pm – Phoenix College Big Band & Combos; Thur, May 4, 4 pm – Free Happy Hour with Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin; Thurs, May 4, 7:30 pm – SCC Jazz Combos & ACP Missle School Knights; Fri, May 5, 7 pm – Free First Friday Concert featuring Beth Lederman & Jazz Con Alma; Sat, May 6, 7:30 pm – West by Northwest; Sun, May 7, 3 pm – Francine Reed; Sun, May 7, 6 pm – Sunday Jam Session led by Clark Gibson; Wed, May 10, 7:30 pm - SCC Jazz & Pop Vocal Concert directed by Dennis Rowland; Thurs, May 11, 4 pm – Free Happy Hour with Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin; Thurs, May 11, 7:30 pm – Millennium High School Jazz; Fri, May 12, 7:30 pm – Adam Roberts & Dave Schmidt “Twin Tenors”; Sat, May 13, 7:30 pm – Carmela y Mas; Sun, May 14, 3 pm - Annie Moscow “Land of Dreams” CD Release Concert; Sun, May 14, 6 pm – Jam Session led by Stan Sorenson; Tues, May 16, 7:30 pm – South Mountain Community College Latin Jazz Band with ASA Jazz; Wed, May 17, 7:30 pm – Mesa High School Jazz; Fri, May 19, 7:30 pm - Tamir Hendelman Trio; Sat, May 20, 7:30 pm – Jeff Libman Quartet; Sun, May 21, 3 pm - Nash Vocal Ensemble – That ’70s Vocal Jazz Show; Sun, May 21, 6 pm – Jam Session led by Raul Yanez; Thur, May 25, 4 pm – Free Happy House with Delphine Cortez and Joel Robin; Sat, May 20, 7:30 pm – The Nash Supersax Band; Sat, May 27, 11 am – Hot Dogs & Jazz For Families; Sat, May 27, 7:30 pm – Todd Johnson Quartet; Sun, May 28, 3 pm – Lisa Thee’ Oracle Hightower; Sun, May 28, 6 pm, Jam Session led by Dave Henning
Jazz For The Soul @ Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church, 14403 N. 75th Ave., Peoria 85381, 623-979-0080, 6-8 pm second Sun. Sept-June., donation requested. May 7 – ZaZu West; June 11 – Sandra Bassett & Friends featuring Alex Holland (saxophone) and Ioannis Goudelis on keys, with guitarist Steve Gripp, Bassist Michael Williams with Adam Clark on drums
Westside Blues & Jazz Club, 17045 N 59th Ave #104, Glendale, AZ 85308, westsideblues.com. Sat, May 6, 7:30 pm – Carmela y Mas; Fri, May 12 - Big Pete Pearson Blues Band (blues); Sat, May 13, 7:30 pm – Sugar Thieves; Sun, May 14, 3 pm – Sandra Bassett’s Mothers Day Special; Sun, May 21, 3pm – WE3; Fri, May 26, 7:30 pm – Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns (blues)
SEDONA
Sedona Jazz At The Church, 2700 State Route 179 South, Sedona AZ, Sundays, 3-5 pm: June 11 - Jerry Donato Trio; September 24 – Nick Manson Trio; Dec 10 – Dmitri Matheny Group. http://www.episcopalnet.org/DBS/Sedona/ChamberJazz.html,
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CONCERT CALENDAR
May 4 (Thursday) Joshua Redman 3x3, 7:30 pm, $36, $46, $56, Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts, 7380 E Second Street, Scottsdale AZ 85251, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
May 9 (Tuesday) Billy Childs Quartet with Sean Jones, 7 pm, $38.50–$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
May 11 (Thursday) John Pizzarelli, 7 pm & 9 pm, $33.50–$54.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
May 12 (Friday) Christian McBride’s New Jawn, 8 pm, $40, $55, $70, Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts, 7380 E Second Street, Scottsdale AZ 85251, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
May 13 (Saturday) Boss Tenors With Jerry Weldon and Doug Lawrence, 7:30 pm, $38.50–$44.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
May 14 & 15 (Sunday & Monday) The Manhattan Transfer, 6 & 8 pm (Sunday)/7 & 9 pm (Monday), $33.50–$69.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
May 19 (Friday) Gerald Albright, 7pm & 9pm, $33.50–$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
May 20 (Saturday) Artemis, 7 pm & 9 pm (two shows) $78, Ravenscroft Hall, 8445 E. Hartford Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255m theravenscroft.com
May 20 (Saturday) Joey Alexander-piano with Kris Funn-bass and John Davis-drums, 7:30 pm, $50 - $60, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, mesaartscenter.org
May 20 (Saturday) Andrew Walesch and His Orchestra My Way: The Sinatra Songbook, 7:30 pm, $38.50–$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
June 2 (Friday) Jason Moran, 7 pm, $38.50–$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
June 3 & 4 (Saturday & Sunday) Al Di Meola, 5 pm & 7:30 pm (June 3)/7 pm (June 4), $49.50-$69.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
June 21 (Wednesday) Django Festival Allstars, 6:30 pm & 8:30 pm, $28.50-$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
August 9 & 10 (Wednesday & Thursday) Count Basie Orchestra, 7 pm, $64.50-$80.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
August 12 (Saturday) An Evening With George Benson, 7:30 pm, $78-$350, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225-4567, chandlercenter.org
August 31 (Thursday) Chief Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott), 7:30 pm, $38.50-$54.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
September 10 (Sunday) Martin Taylor & Bireli Lagrene, 7 pm, $38.50-$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
September 27 (Wednesday) Snarky Puppy, 7:30 pm, $40-$72, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, mesaartscenter.org
October 13 (Friday) The Bad Plus & Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog, 7:30 pm, $45, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, mesaartscenter.org
October 25 (Wednesday) Pat Metheny – Dream Box Solo Tour, 7:30 pm, $40-$125, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, mesaartscenter.org
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ORGANIZATIONS
Jazz in Arizona (JIA) is a non-profit community arts organization whose mission is to encourage the local performance and appreciation of Jazz music - America’s great original art form. 602-750-7045 or thenash.org
Arizona Classic Jazz Society is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of classic (traditional) jazz, one of America´s original art forms. The Society sponsors monthly concerts and the annual Arizona Classic Jazz Festival, It has a scholarship program to support promising young musicians and reaches out into schools by presenting instructive live jazz performances. P.B.M. 204 9666 E. Riggs Road, Suite 114, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248-7410 Tel : (602) 922-7741 www.azclassicjazz.org
Phoenix Blues Society supports local and national music, Blues culture and heritage, arts education, and more. Monthly membership meetings are held at area local clubs on the second Wednesday evening of every month, followed by live music. www.phoenixblues.org
Southern Arizona Blues Heritage Foundation is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an active and vital Blues and Heritage scene through promotion of live performances, education and raising awareness of the music and culture in southern Arizona. azblues.org
Tucson Jazz Society is devoted to promoting and preserving America´s original music--jazz. The Society seeks to assure continuity of this music through concerts, festivals, media activities and youth programs. A major emphasis is to provide work for instrumentalists and vocalists through society-sponsored activities and joint ventures with allied cultural, educational, and commercial organizations throughout southern Arizona. tucsonjazz.org
Prescott Jazz Society is dedicated specifically to assisting, advancing, supporting, promoting, and advocating the development and enjoyment of jazz music in northern Arizona. pjazz.org
