Jazz Venues and Organizations
DECEMBER 2023
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MUSICIANS & VENUES!
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SCOTTSDALE & EAST VALLEY
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. Dec 3 – Dan Reed’s Dixieland Hotshots; Feb 25 – Mardi Gras!; Mar 24 - Yourchestra
Eddie V’s, 15323 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254, (480) 730-4800, eddiev.com.
Sat, Dec 9 & 23, 6:30-10:30 pm & Sun, Dec 31, 7pm-12am - Diana Lee Quartet; Sun, Dec 10, 17, 6:30-9:30 pm – Guy Pennacchio Quartet; Mon, Dec 18 , 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; (no shows July-August). Dec 8 – Dmitri Matheny Group; Dec 15 – Traq Ataq; Dec 22 – We3 & Friends; Jan 5 – Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & Friends; Jan 12 - Mary Petrich OpenHand Quartet; Jan 19 – John Stowell Trio; Jan 26 – Civil Disobedience
Jazz For The Soul @ The Ravenscroft, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, 1-800-785-3318, theravenscroft.com. Sundays, 6-8 pm: Dec 17 – Sandra Bassett – An Intimate Christmas Experience; Jan 28 – Todd Johnson Quartet; Feb 25 – Tom Wakeling – West By Northwest
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; Thurs, Dec 7 & 28 & Sat, Dec 16 – Sima And Her All Star Jazz Trio featuring Sima-vocals, Mark DeCozio-musical director/keyboard; Jerry Donato-sax/flute, Felix Sainz upright bass; Sat, Dec 30 – Dave Ihlenfeld 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
Ravenscroft Concert Series, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, 1-800-785-3318, theravenscroft.com; Saturdays, 7:30-9 pm; Dec 9 – Kings Return; Dec 16 – Benjamin Cortez; Jan 13 – Tatiana Eva Marie; Feb 3 – Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band; Feb 17 – Rachel Eckroth Quartet; Mar 2 – Ashley Pezotti; April 13 – Dopnny McCaslin; April 27 – Mark Guiliana
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: Dec 7 - MICHAEL POWERS GROUP featuring Yanick Allwood-piano/keyboard, Buddy Banks-drums, Mel Brown-bass, Michael Powers-guitar; Dec 14 - VACCA/MATHENY QUINTET with Dmitri Matheny-flugelhorn, Tony Vacca-tenor sax, Dave Henning-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums; Dec 21 - HAVE YOURSELF A JAZZY LITTLE CHRISTMAS featuring Deater O'Neill-vocals, Mike Crotty-saxophones/flutes/trumpet, Michael Collins-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Sam Russo-drums, Brett Reed-vibes; Dec 28 - PETE PANCRAZI QUARTET with Pete Pancrazi-guitar/vocal, Beth Lederman-piano, Vic Kottner-bass, Robbie Carrillo-drums
PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY
Avanti, 2728 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix 85016, 602-956-0900, [email protected], 6:30-10 pm Fri.-Sat., Charles Lewis-solo piano (lounge), food.
Crescent Ballroom, 308 N 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, crescentphx.com: Sundays, 8-10 pm Weekly Jazz Jam Session, Free admission.
The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, 602-795-0464. Wed, Dec 6, 7:30 pm – Phoenix college big Band & Combos; Thurs, Dec 7, 6 pm – Bogle Junior High Jazz; Thurs, Dec 7, 7:30 pm – Latine Jazz Series: Doug Beavers with SMCC Latin Jazz Band; Fri, Dec 8, 7 pm & 9:15 pm – heavy Hitters featuring Mike LeDonne – piano, Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone, Jeremy Pelt – trumpet, Vincent Herring – alto saxophone, Alexander Claffy – bass, Kenny Washington – drums; Sat, Dec 9, 7 pm & 9:15 pm – The Nash Jazz Showcase: Tito Puente Jr.; Sun, Dec 10, 6 pm – Jam Session led by guitarist Stan Sorenson; Tues, Dec 12, 8-10 pm – Gibson/Holt/Nash Instrumental Jam Session; Thurs, Dec 14, 4-6 pm – Thursday Happy Hour with Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin; Thurs, Dec 14, 7:30 pm – SCC Jazz & Pop Vocal Concert featuring Dennis Rowland; Fri, Dec 15, 7:30 pm – Vince Kaufmann; Fri, Dec 16, 7:30 pm – Dmitri Matheny Group with vocalist Holly Pyle; Sun, Dec 17, 6 pm – Jan Sessoin led by Raul Yanez-piano; Tues, Dec 19, 8-10 pm – Gibson/Holt/Nash Instrumental Jam Session; Thurs, Dec 21, 4-6 pm, Thursday Happy Hour with Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin; Fri, Dec 22, 7 pm – The Nash Vocal Ensemble – Swingin’ Solstice; Sat, Dec 23, 7:30 pm – Feliz Navidad con Carmela y Mas; Thurs, Dec 28, 4-6 pm – Thursday Happy Hour with Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin; Fri, Dec 29, 7:30 pm – Dr. Jesse McGuire; Sat, Dec 30, 7:30 pm – Kim Weston; Sun, Dec 31, 7:30 – New Year’s Eve Party with Dennis Rowland and Delphine Cortez.
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. Dec 10 – Sandra Bassett – An Intimate Christmas Experience; Jan 14 – Todd Johnson Quartet; Feb 11 – Tom Wakeling-west By Northwest
Westside Blues & Jazz Club, 17045 N 59th Ave #104, Glendale, AZ 85308; Sat, Dec 16, 7:30 pm – Carmela y Mas; Sun, Dec 17, 3-6:30 pm – The Sugar Thieves; Sat, Dec 23, 7:30-11:30 pm – Sandra Bassett’s Christmas; Sat, Dec 30, 6:30 pm & 9:30 pm – WE3
Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E Telawa Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85016, wrigleymansion.com, 602.955.4079, Hormel Jazz Series, Fridays, 6-7:15 pm & 8-9:15 pm: Dec 15 - Geri Hormel-vocals, Andrew Gross-sax, Nicole Pesce-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums; Dec 22: Jazz Trio with Nick Manson-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums
SEDONA
Sedona Jazz At The Church, 2700 State Route 179 South, Sedona AZ, Sundays, 3-5 pm: Dec 10 – Dmitri Matheny Group. http://www.episcopalnet.org/DBS/Sedona/ChamberJazz.html,
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CONCERT CALENDAR
December 7 (Thursday) Larry Goldings and Melinda Sullivan, 7:30 pm, $33.50–$44.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
December 9 (Saturday) Melissa Errico “White Christmas And Other Colors,” 7:30 pm, $44.50-$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
December 9 (Sunday) Ravenscroft Concert Series Presents King’s Return, 7:30 pm, $75, The Ravenscroft, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, 1-800-785-3318, theravenscroft.com
December 10 (Saturday) John Jorgensen Quintet, 7:30 pm, $38.50–$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
December 13 (Wednesday) & December 19 (Tuesday) A Peter White Christmas With Mindi Abair and Vincent Ingala, 6:30 pm & 8:30 pm (both dates), $49.50–$59.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
December 13 & 14 (Wednesday & Thursday), Dave Koz & Friends Christmas 2023 Tour, 7:30 pm, $61.50-$92.50, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, mesaartscenter.org
December 14 (Thursday) David Benoit “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” 7:30 pm, $59.50-$80.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
December 14 (Thursday) Jane Lynch’s “A Swingin’ Little Christmas” featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis & The Tony Guerrero Quintet, 7:30 pm, $45-$85, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 N Second Street, Scottsdale AZ 85251, 480-499-TKTS, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
December 16 (Saturday) Ann and Liz Callaway “Yuletide Revelry,” 6 pm & 8 pm, $38.50–$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
December 17 (Sunday) Esteban, 3 pm, $54.50-$59.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
December 19 (Tuesday) A Peter White Christmas With Mindi Abair and Vincent Ingala, 6:30 pm & 8:30 pm, $49.50-$59.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
December 22 (Friday) Squirrel Nut Zippers – Christmas Caravan, 8 pm, $38-$44, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 N Second Street, Scottsdale AZ 85251, 480-499-TKTS, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
January 5 (Friday) We3 and O.M.G. with Special Guest Diana LeeA Tribute to Burt Bacharach, 7:30 pm, $33.50-$44.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
January 6 (Saturday) Khani Cole, 7:30 pm, $38.50-$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
January 11 (Thursday) Rhapsody In Blue at 100 with the Ted Rosenthal Trio, 7:30 pm, $44.50-$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
January 12 (Friday) Andrew Walesh and His Orchestra “Sinatra – My Way,” 7:30 pm, $38.50-$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
January 13 (Saturday) Emmet cohen Trio Featuring Benny Benack III, 7:30 pm, $49.50-$54.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
January 18, 2024 (Thursday), Cecile McLorin Salvant, 7:30 pm, $35-$65, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 N Second Street, Scottsdale AZ 85251, 480-499-TKTS, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
January 20 (Saturday) Ravenscroft Concert Series Presents Ben Paterson, 7:30 pm, $55, The Ravenscroft, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, 1-800-785-3318, theravenscroft.com
January 21 (Sunday) Blue Note 85th Anniversary Tour Starring The Blue Note Quintet featuring Gerald Clayton-piano, Joel Ross-vibes, Immanuel Wilkins-saxophone, Kendrick Scott-drums & Matt Brewer.-bass, 7:30 pm, $47, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, mesaartscenter.org
January 23 (Tuesday), 6:30 pm & January 24 (Wednesday) The Hot Sardines, 6:30 pm & 8:30 pm, $49.50-$59.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
January 26 (Friday) Nellie McKay (McKigh), 7:30 pm, $33.50-$38.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
January 29 (Monday) Arizona Musicfest Presents Jazz at Lincoln Center Sing & Swing with Bria Skonberg & Benny Benack III, 7:30 pm, $49-$84, Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, azmusicfest.org
February 9 (Friday) Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 8 pm, $45-$65, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 N Second Street, Scottsdale AZ 85251, 480-499-TKTS, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
February 17 (Saturday) Ravenscroft Concert Series Presents Rachel Eckroth, 7:30 pm, $50, The Ravenscroft, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, 1-800-785-3318, theravenscroft.com
February 24 (Saturday) Brian Culbertson: The Triology Tour, 8pm, $48 - $58, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, mesaartscenter.org
March 2 (Saturday) Ravenscroft Concert Series Presents Ashley Pezzotti, 7:30 pm, $55, The Ravenscroft, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, 1-800-785-3318, theravenscroft.com
March 15 (Friday) Robert Glasper, 8 pm, $37-$77, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, mesaartscenter.org
March 21 (Thursday) SF Jazz Collective, 7:30 pm, $435-$65, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 N Second Street, Scottsdale AZ 85251, 480-499-TKTS, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
April 12 (Friday) Chris Botti, 8 pm, $56-$88, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, mesaartscenter.org
April 13 (Saturday) Herbie Hancock, 8 pm, $50-$105, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, mesaartscenter.org
April 13 (Saturday) Ravenscroft Concert Series Presents Donny McCaslin, 7:30 pm, $60, The Ravenscroft, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, 1-800-785-3318, theravenscroft.com
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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
