AUGUST 2022
Bookings are subject to change, call to confirm.
TO OUR JAZZ FANS:
Remember everything is subject to change. Please call to confirm.
MUSICIANS & VENUES!
If you'd like your event to be added to this calendar, please click on this link and fill out the web form: https://jazz.kjzz.org/content/submit-event
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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. (closed June-Aug); Jun., Jul., Aug.- NO JAZZ PARTIES; Sep.18 - Wildcat Jazz Band; Oct. 1 - Sun City Stomperz Pre-Festival Party; Nov. 3-6 - 33rd Annual Jazz Festival; Dec. 4 - Dan Reed and Friends
Eddie V’s, 15323 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254, (480) 730-4800, eddiev.com.
Go online for event calendar. Sun, Aug 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-9 pm, Guy Pennachio Quartet;
Mon, Aug 8, 15, 22, 29 6:30-9:30 pm, Rachel Gold Trio; Wed, Aug 10, 24, 31, 6:30-9:30 pm, Renee Patrick Quartet; Sat, Aug 20, 6:30-10:30 pm, Diana Lee Quartet
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, 6-9 pm, Free Admission; Summer Break July-August
Jazz For The Soul @ The Ravenscroft, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, 1-800-785-3318, theravenscroft.com. Sundays, 6-8 pm: Summer Break July-August.
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 pmV Sat,Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 , 6:30-9:30 pm - All Star Trio featuring Mark DeCozio; musical director/keyboard; Tony vacca; sax/flute., Vince Trefain; upright bass.
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, $5 donation, $3 students, coffee-desserts on sale: Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 pm; August 11 - JAN SANDWICH JAZZ featuring Jan Sandwich – vocals, Frank Smith – piano, Ted Sistrunk – bass, Charlie Bulla – drums; August 18 - STEVE ADELSON STICK-TET featuring Steve Adelson - Chapman Stick, Glenn Davis – drums, Joe Garcia – percussion, Dave Henning – piano; August 25 - PETE PANCRAZI QUARTET, Pete Pancrazi - guitar/vocals, Claudia Bloom – piano, Vic Kottner – bass, Dowell Davis - drums
PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY
Avanti, 2728 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix 85016, 602-956-0900, 7-10 pm Fri.-Sat., Charles Lewis-solo piano (lounge), food.
Lost Leaf, 914 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, 602) 258-0014, Mon, Aug 9, 9 pm, Running From Bears; Mon, Aug 22, 9 pm, San Pagaie
The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464. Sat, Aug 6, 7:30 pm, Carly Bates + Pariah Pete & The Mercuries; Sun, Aug 7, 3 pm, The Power Trio with Lewis Nash-drums, Stan Sorenson-guitar; Mike Kocour-B3; Thur, Aug 11, 7:30 pm, Emerging Artist Series Ian Nussdorfer; Fri, Aug 12, 7:30 pm, Stan Lewis And Company; Sat, Aug 13, 7:30 pm, Brett Reed Quartet; Mon, Aug 15, 7:30 pm, Roberta Piket; Fri, Aug 19, 7:30 pm, Charlie Smith Plays Sonny Clark; Sat, Aug 20, 7:30 pm, Sandra Bassett; Thur, Aug 25, 7:30 pm, Nash Vocal Ensemble; Fri, Aug 26, 7:30 pm, Running From Bears; Sat, Aug 27, 7:30 pm, Nazim Rashid & New Renaissance; Sun, Aug 28, 3 pm, Francine Reed
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. Summer break July-August
Westside Blues & Jazz Club, 17045 N 59th Ave #104, Glendale, AZ 85308, westsideblues.com. Sun, Aug 7, 3 pm, Sandra Bassett; Sat, Aug 13, 7:30 pm, Carmela y Mas; Fri, Aug 19, 7:30 pm, Sandra Bassett; Sat, Aug 20, 7:30 pm, NOLAZ Band; Sun, Aug 28, 3pm, Alice Tatum Band
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2022 CONCERT CALENDAR
August 26 (Friday), Gerald Albright, 7 pm, $33.50-$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
September 10 (Saturday), Billy Cobham, 7 pm & 9 pm, $33.50–$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
September 17 (Saturday, Lewis Nash & Friends, 7:30 pm, $70, Ravenscroft Hall, 8445 E. Hartford Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255m theravenscroft.com
September 20 (Tuesday), Joel Ross’s Good Vibes, 7 pm, $28.50–$38.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
September 29 (Thursday), Julien Lage, 7:30 pm, $34.50–$50.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
September 30 (Friday), Samara Joy, 7:30 pm, $38.50–$54.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
October 2 (Sunday), Grace Kelly – Glad To See You Again Tour, 7 pm, $28 \ $38, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225-4567, 480-782-2680, chandlercenter.org
October 11 (Tuesday), The Bad Plus, 7 pm, $33.50–$44.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
October 18 (Tuesday), Anat Cohen Quartetinho featuring Vitor Gonçalves, Tal Mashiach, and James Shipp, 7 pm, $38.50–$44.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
October 21 & 22 (Friday & Saturday, Chris Botti, 7 pm & 9 pm (both days), $95.50–$145.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
October 22 (Saturday), Alicia Olatuja, 7:30 pm, $70, Ravenscroft Hall, 8445 E. Hartford Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255, theravenscroft.com
November 1 (Tuesday), Antonio Sánchez and Bad Hombre with Thana Alexa, BIGYUKI, and Lex Sadler, 7 pm, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
November 19 (Saturday), Christian Jacob Trio, 7:30 pm, $65, Ravenscroft Hall, 8445 E. Hartford Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255m theravenscroft.com
November 13 (Sunday), Hiroshima with Opening Act Naturally 7, 7 pm, $26 \ $36 \ $46 \ $56, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225-4567, 480-782-2680, chandlercenter.org
November 15 (Tuesday), Bob Shimizu, 7 pm, $28.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
November 19 (Saturday), Matthew Whitaker, 8 pm, 7380 E Second Street, Scottsdale AZ 85251, $40, $45, $55, Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts, 7380 E Second Street, Scottsdale AZ 85251, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
December 10 (Saturday) Kandace Springs, 7 pm, $38.50–$49.50, MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050, 480.478.6000, mim.org
December 17 (Saturday), Beth Lederman – Holiday Concert, 7:30 pm, $52, Ravenscroft Hall, 8445 E. Hartford Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255m theravenscroft.com
December 18 (Sunday), Brubeck Brothers Quartet, 6 pm, $30, $48, $58, Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts, 7380 E Second Street, Scottsdale AZ 85251, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
January 21, 2023, (Saturday), Samara Joy, 7:30 pm, $65, Ravenscroft Hall, 8445 E. Hartford Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255m theravenscroft.com
January 23, 2023 (Tuesday) Emmet Cohen Trio, 7:30 pm, $42, Mesa Arts Center, One E Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, mesaartscenter.org
February 18 (Saturday), Bill Charlap Trio, 7:30 pm, $70, Ravenscroft Hall, 8445 E. Hartford Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255m theravenscroft.com
March 3 (Friday), Pedrito Martinez And Alfredo Rodriguez Duo, 8 pm, $40, $46, $52, Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts, 7380 E Second Street, Scottsdale AZ 85251, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
March 5 (Sunday), Billie and Blue Eyes featuring John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell, 3 pm, $44, $54, $64, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler AZ 85225, chandlercenter.org
March 7 (Tuesday), Preservation Hall Jazz Band, 7:30 pm, $40, $55, $$65, Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts, 7380 E Second Street, Scottsdale AZ 8525, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
March 12 (Sunday), Glenn Miller Orchestra, 2 pm, $30, $45, $60, Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts, 7380 E Second Street, Scottsdale AZ 85251, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
March 18 (Saturday), Michael Kocour & Friends, 7:30 pm, $50, Ravenscroft Hall, 8445 E. Hartford Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255m theravenscroft.com
April 22 (Saturday), Diego Figueiredo & Stanley Jordan, 7:30 pm, $55, Ravenscroft Hall, 8445 E. Hartford Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255m theravenscroft.com
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 20 (Saturday), Artemis, 7 pm & 9 pm (two shows), $78, Ravenscroft Hall, 8445 E. Hartford Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255m 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
