JANUARY 2019
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SCOTTSDALE-Paradise Valley-Fountain Hills

Bodega 13 Tapas Kitchen, 8876 E. Pinnacle Peak Road Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255, Thurs., 7-10 pm, $20. Reservations required. 480-284-7600. www.bodega13.com.
Jan 11, 19 – Sandra Bassett

Eddie V’s, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road (Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale Quarter), Scottsdale, 480-730-4800, eddiev.com: Weds 6-10pm, Renee Patrick Quartet; Suns, 6-10pm, Guy Pennachio Quartet; Sat, Jan 5, 19, 7-11 pm, Diana Lee Quartet

Elks Lodge, 6398 E. Oak St., Scottsdale, 7-9 pm Wed., Havin’ Fun Big Band, dancing, food.

Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek 85331, 480-488-1906, live music Thurs-Sat.: Arizona Blues Project, 8 pm Thurs.

Marcellino Ristorante, 7114 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-990-9500: 7-10pm, Jan 3, 10, 17, 31, Sima and her All Star Trio; Jan 5, 19, 24, Renee Patrick and Nicole Pesce; Jan 12, 26, Feb 2, Monte Procopio and Dave Ihlenfeld

Sacred Grounds Jazz Coffeehouse, Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ auditorium, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road (south of Camelback), Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, 7:30-9:30 pm Thurs., $5 donation, $3 students, coffee-desserts on sale: Jan 3 - QUARTETTO DEL SOL: Warren L. Jones III - bass, David Baradic - piano, Todd Chuba - drums, Frank Smith - flute/reeds; Jan 10 - MARK LEWIS QUARTET: Mark Lewis - saxophones/flute, Nick Manson - piano, Jack Radavich - bass, Dom Moio - drums; Jan 17 - REBECCA KILGORE QUARTET: “Embracing the Lyric” Tom Wakeling - bass, Rebecca Kilgore - vocals, Greg Fishman - saxophone/clarinet, Angelo Versace - piano; Jan 24 - MARY LOUISE KNUTSON TRIO: Mary Louise Knutson - piano, Sean Brogan - bass, Ryan Anthony - drums; Jan 31 - JIM COOPER QUARTET; Jim Cooper - vibes, Ioannis Goudelis - piano, Warren Jones - bass, Todd Chuba - drums

METRO-PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY

Avanti, 2728 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix 85016, 602-956-0900, Charles Lewis-solo piano (lounge), 7-10 pm Fri.-Sat., food.

Char’s Has the Blues, 4631 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix 85013, 602-230-0205 charshastheblues.com, 9 pm nightly live blues, Bam Bam & Badness lead Mon. open jam

Chopper John’s, 2547 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix 85016, 602-955-0881; Rocket 88s lead Wed. blues jam, 7-10pm.

Dolce Vino Wine Bar Italian Cuisine (formerly Polo's Restaurant), 4935 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale 85301, 623-463-8104: Auggie Mendoza-solo piano, 6-9 pm Thurs.; Bridget & the Aug (Auggie Mendoza), 6-9pm, Fri. & Sat.

Hideaway West Bar and Grill, 3558 W Northern Ave Phoenix, AZ 85051, (602) 522-9999, Rocket 88s host Blues Jam, 6-9pm, Tues.

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. Jan 13, Todd Johnson & Crew "Tribute to Ray Brown"

Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix 85004, 602-258-0014, music nightly: 9 p.m. first Mon., JiGGle (Bryon Ruth-Scott Zimmer-saxes, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Jacob Eary-drums); 9 p.m. second Mon., Running from Bears (Eric Rasmussen-alto sax, Adam Roberts-tenor sax, Jeff Libman-guitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums); 9pm fourth Monday, Sans Pagaie

Musicians’ Hall, 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix 85006, 602-254-8838, live music every first Tues., free from 7-9pm (donation for snacks-beverages in support of Young Sounds of Arizona). Jan 1 – Ted Allan; Feb 5 – Jan Sandwich; May 5 – Young Sounds of Arizona

The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464, 6-9 p.m. Sun. jazz jam session, various jazz bands throughout the week.

Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix 85014, 602-265-4842, rhythmroom.com, live blues 8 pm nightly + special events, rhythmroom.com

St. Francis Restaurant, 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 85012, 602-200-8111, stfrancisaz.com, Dennis Rowland-Diana Lee-vocals, Paul Sherman-keys, Felix Sainz-bass, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. first-Sun. brunch

Ziggy’s Italian Bistro & Lounge, 9832 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020, (602) 870-4122, Sat, 7:30pm, Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-keys, Julian Goldenthal-drums

EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-Mesa-Apache Junction)

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. Jan. 20, Road River Ramblers; Feb. 24, noon to 4 p.m., MARDI GRAS RENT PARTY -  Cheryl’s Mardi Gras Jazz Band and Nicole Pesce; Mar. 24, Wildcat Jazz Band; Apr. 28, Dan Reed’s Dixieland Hot Shots; May 19, Cheryl’s Birthday Celebration.

DVine Bistro: “Wine Tasting Wednesdays” (patio), 3990 S. Alma School Road #3 (NW corner Alma School @ Octoillo), Chandler 85248, 480-782-5550: Selwyn-Aebi Jazz Duo, 6-8:30 pm Wed.

Gold Bar Espresso, 3141 S. McClintock Drive, #6, Tempe, 480-839-3082, Jazz Alliance, 7:30-10 p.m. Fri & Sun. 

Opa Life Greek Cafe, 227 E. Baseline Road-J007, Tempe 85283 (between Mill Ave. & Rural Road), 480-292-8180, food, no cover: Fri. Jan. 4, 7-10 pm, Greg Fishman Sax Special with The Judy Roberts Trio (jazz) featuring multiple Grammy Nominee Judy Roberts-keys-vocals and special Portland guest Tom Wakeling-bass; Sat. Jan. 5, 7-10 pm,  Blaise Lantana Trio (jazz) featuring KJZZ Jazz Director Blaise Lantana (vocals) with special guest Stan Sorenson-guitar. Sun. Jan. 6, 6-9 pm, The We3 Trio (jazz, swing, R&B, pop). Renee Patrick-vocals, Nicole Pesce-keys, Suzanne Lansford-violin; Fri. Jan. 11, 7-10 pm, Walt Richardson Band (Americana Roots, World Music) featuring Walt Richardson-vocals-guitar; Sat. Jan. 12, 7-10 pm, Latin Jazz: Carmela Ramirez-vocals with Carmela y Más (8-piece band, Salsa dancing & free Salsa dance coaching); Sun. Jan. 13, 6-9 pm, Swing and Dixieland Jazz:  Featuring Joe Hopkins (former leader of the 52nd Street Band) on clarinet with the Cheryl Thurston Swing Time Band:  Cheryl Thurston-keys, Howard Alden-guitar, Roy Calhoun-drums; Fri. Jan. 18, 7-10 pm, The Les Paul Roque Band (R&B, soul, Latin, pop), featuring Les Paul Roque-keys (Grammy Award winner, former keyboardist for Kool and the Gang); Sat. Jan. 19, 7:30-10:30 pm, Sir Harrison Band (blues, in the tradition of Stevie Ray Vaughn and Robert Cray, rock, and funk) featuring Sir Harrison Begay-vocals-guitar; Sun. Jan. 20, 6-9 pm, The We3 Trio (jazz, swing, R&B, pop). Renee Patrick-vocals, Nicole Pesce-keys, Suzanne Lansford-violin; Fri. Jan. 25, 7-10 pm, The Judy Roberts Trio (jazz) featuring multiple Grammy Nominee Judy Roberts-vocals-keys, Greg Fishman-sax, Cleve Huff-drums; Sat. Jan. 26, 7-10 pm, Steve Powell Band featuring Steve Powell-vocals (smooth R&B, soul, pop), Jeremy Seaton-keys, Andy Galore-bass; Sun. Jan. 27, 6-9 pm, Alice Tatum (jazz, R&B, blues, pop), Beth Lederman-keys, Todd Chuba-drums; Fri. Feb.1, 7:30-10:30 pm, Sir Harrison Band (blues, in the tradition of Stevie Ray Vaughn and Robert Cray, rock, and funk) featuring Sir Harrison Begay-vocals-guitar; Sat. Feb.2, 7-10 pm, Arlienne Scofield-vocals (jazz, R&B, blues, pop), Bob Tufford-keys, Pete Gitlin-bass; Sun. Feb. 3, 6-9 pm, The We3 Trio (jazz, swing, R&B, pop). Renee Patrick-vocals, Nicole Pesce-keys, Suzanne Lansford-violin

Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe 85281, 480-350-2822:  LakeshoreMusic 2018-19 Series; Saturdays, 7:30pm, Jan 19, 2018 - Drums on the Lake: Joe Labarbera and Dom Moio; Feb 23 - James Francies Trio; Mar 23 - John Proulx Quartet; April 20 - Veronica Swift Quartet with Benny Green; May 18 - Return of The Bonedaddys.

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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