Volume XXXIV Number 3 April 2013
In This Issue Jazz in AZ Monthly Party The Nash Art Show at The Nash Summer Education Programs at The Nash RIFFS by Patricia Myers April 2013 JAZZ CALENDAR April 2013 JAZZ VENUES
Jazz in AZ Monthly Party at The Nash Sun., April 21, 3-5 pm Jazz in AZ monthly party Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month
by Patricia Myers UNESCO, in partnership with the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, is organizing the second International Jazz Day on April 30 to raise awareness in the world about jazz's virtues as an educational tool, as a vehicle for peace, unity and dialogue, and for enhanced cooperation between peoples. The year 2013 marks the beginning of the International Decade for People of African Descent, consecrated to the theme, "Recognition, justice and development for people of African heritage" in honor of the origin of jazz roots. Istanbul, Turkey, will be the official host city for 2013, that country having a longtime tradition of jazz. Munir Ertegun, Turkish Republic's first ambassador to Washington in the 1930s, opened his embassy's parlors to African-American jazz musicians, who gathered there to play freely in a socio-historical context which was deeply divided by racial segregation at the time. Inspired by this legacy, the ambassador's sons, Ahmet and Nesuhi, later emigrated and established the United States' first jazz and gospel label in 1947, Atlantic Records, which was seminal in spreading the beauty of jazz music around the world. Jazz in AZ will celebrate this special observance at the monthly party on April 21 at The Nash, featuring Fred Forney-trumpet, Frank Smith-alto sax, Charles Lewis-piano, Will Goble-bass and Dowell Davisdrums performing tributes to jazz giants. In April 2012, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock and the Monk Institute spearheaded and
This month's Jazz in AZ party at The Nash is in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. Five outstanding musicians from our community will be featured in a tribute to a giant of jazz: Fred Forney-trumpet Frank Smith-alto sax Charles Lew is-piano Will Goble-bass Dow ell Davis-drums The show, hosted by KJZZ's Blaise Lantana, will be recorded live for broadcast on KJZZ FM, HD and the internet on Tuesday, April 30th at 8 pm to commemorate International Jazz Day. Admission: $15 general; $12 seniors; $10 JiA Members (Lifetime Members free; donation optional); $5 Students with ID; under age 12 free LIMITED SEATING; advance purchase recommended. Click here to purchase advance tickets. THE NA SH Jazz Happens Here!
organized events that took place around the world. Jazz legends gathered together for key events at UNESCO's Headquarters in Paris, at the United Nations' Headquarters in New York, and at the emblematic Congo Square in New Orleans. From Algiers to Buenos Aires, from Kuala Lumpur to Warsaw, from LomĂŠ to Santo Domingo, more than 100 countries celebrated. Soon after the UNESCO General Conference in November 2011, April 30 was declared International Jazz Day. More information is at www.unesco.org/new/en/jazz-day#sthash.GqZRAtDo.dpuf
The Buzz: The Buzz: The Dennis Row land benefit at Kazimierz in March was a huge success in assisting with expenses related to his stroke; he has not yet returned to performing. Friends and fans began to line up outside at 6 p.m. When the doors opened a half-hour later, the rush for tables and bar seats looked like a Black Friday at Walmart. By 7:30, there was a long line waiting to get in after the fire-code capacity was reached. Dennis stood in the side room to speak with people, looking dapper as he leaned on a cane. His wife, Sydney, was smiling at all the loving attention given to Dennis. The evening hosted by Kaz owner Peter Kasperski included a silent auction organized by events coordinator Samantha Dickerson. A jazz octet of high school students called Vinyl Jazz has emerged on the local scene, playing in jam sessions and for paid bookings, including May 8 at Birt's Bistro in Surprise and May 19 at Elevate Coffee Company in Phoenix. The members are co-founders Joe Allie-guitar, Emily Clocksin-alto sax and Michael Gregoire-bass guitar-alto sax-tenor sax; also Scot Madison Quiggle-piano, Courtney Schradebass trombone, Jacob Smith-drums, Daniel Vogt-trumpet-bass guitar and Stephen White-trumpet. Six of those eight were selected by the director of the Glendale Community College band to perform in its combo jazz band or invitational jazz band. The "Chickfest" at the March 17 monthly Jazz in AZ party attracted a full house to hear 10 of the Valley's top female vocalists, who were imaginatively supported for two non-stop hours by "The Judy" (as Renee Patrick calls pianist Judy Roberts). Among the highlights were Alice Tatum crooning "Danny Boy" as a salute to St. Patrick's Day; Carmela Ramirez singing "Besame' Mucho" in Spanish; Blaise Lantana singing her original lyrics for "Blue Bossa"; Margo Reed's fervent delivery of "Don't Misunderstand"; Delphine Cortez telling how she sang "Light My Fire" for a half-hour while waiting for Roberts to come to a Chicago club to hear her; and Nancy Gee capping the afternoon concert with a dynamic version of "Am I Blue?" George Benson was a surprise guest at the Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra concert at the Mesa Arts Center last month, thanks to ever-enterprising Randy Vogel, MAC's assistant director for theaters and operations. The Valley resident stepped from the wings to scat the changes to "Blues in Hoss' Flat," the longtime Frank Foster hit by the Count Basie Orchestra. Two elements likely produced this cameo: Benson's upcoming Nat King Cole tribute album for Concord Records is with a 42piece orchestra that includes Marsalis; and Foster won a Grammy in 1988 for Benson's composition "Basie's Bag" as best instrumental jazz arrangement. Earlier in the day, 1,500 students were brought to the center to hear the orchestra, but minus Marsalis--who arrived later by car from Las Vegas, as usual eschewing domestic air travel from the band's previous booking. I reviewed the concert for
AllAboutJazz.com @http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=44199#.UVpeZFeQO_0 Francine Reed was in town from Atlanta for a week, and sat in with sister Margo at Remington's on Thursday, as did Renee Patrick, Larry Reed and Phil Hendricks.
The Nash is the performance and education center of Jazz in Arizona, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the cultural treasure of American music history, showcasing live performance and ensuring the future of the iconic art of jazz for generations to come. Check our website for updates and new listings of events at thenash.org. B.Y.O.B except First Fridays or as otherwise noted with event listings. Click here for restrictions and policies.
Art Show at The Nash
Arizona Musicfest took a bold step during its 22nd annual series by booking roots-blues performer Keb' Mo' and his trio to perform with the 52-piece festival orchestra. I reviewed the concert for AllAboutJazz.com @ http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=44090#.UTd5oVdXLoM
The 36th Paradise Valley Jazz Party w as diverse, rew arding An A-team of 20 East and West Coast and Arizona musicians dissected and reinvented a multitude of jazz favorites, newly igniting them with swing riffs and bebop licks at the 36th annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party, March 23-24 at the Scottsdale Hilton Resort. The sounds ranged from intimate trios to exciting ensembles, organized in10 nearly non-stop jam session-style sets by producer Don Miller. The party also featured Cow Bop, a Western swing quintet, and the Arizona State University Jazz Band, directed by Michael Kocour, this year's guest of honor. The weekend's headliner trio featured Shelly Berg of Florida on piano, John Clayton of Los Angeles on bass and Akira Tana of San Francisco on drums. They and local rhythm players were variously joined by New York imports tenor saxophonist Houston Person on tenor sax, Warren Vache' on cornet and Wycliffe Gordon on trombone and vocals, as well as alto saxophonist-clarinetist Eric Schneider of Chicago, trombonist Harry Watters of Washington, DC (of the U.S. Army Band) and guitarist Bruce Forman from San Francisco (leader of the Western swing-style Cow Bop). They were complemented by nine Arizona musicians: guitarist Stan Sorenson; pianists Kocour, Beth Lederman and Nick Manson; bassists Ted Sistrunk, Chris Finet and Dwight Kilian; drummers Greg Warner and John Lewis, and Max Goldschmid of Tucson, 18, who was equally proficient on tenor sax, trumpet and trombone.
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The weekend offered nearly 10 hours of first-class jazz for $100, compared to an average $50 admission for four recent 90-minute concerts by touring jazz aggregations at local arts centers, which factors out to $33 an hour. Another perq of the party is that audience members could chat with musicians between sets in the ballroom, green room or cafe. Each of my 36 years attending the Paradise Valley Jazz Party has been an unparalleled live-jazz experience.
"Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most" is on display through the end of May. This show features 11 local artists: Crystal Coughlin, Bill Manson,
Overheard: "Michael Reed has performed at Kazbar in the past with his sisters Margo and Francine. When you think about it, any family with that much musical talent would have to have a last name like Reed...or maybe Brass." Peter Kasperski, owner of Kazimierz and Cowboy Ciao.
Rotating Art Shows
Peter Martori, Bobbi McMurry, Marilyn Mitchell, Susan Norton-Scott, Brianna Pearch, Jacque Venus Tobias, and Rob Varela.
Summer Programs at The Nash WATCH for further announcements @ thenash.org
Highly-acclaimed educators including Dom Moio, Jeff Libman, Keith Kelly, Adam Roberts, and Will Goble, will instruct on topics including: Latin Jazz Playing in a Rhythm Section Learning Tunes Creative Practicing Techniques Free Improvisation Playing Odd Time Signatures OTHER SUMMER
Final Bar: Phil Ramone, 79, producer-owner A&R Recording of Ray Charles, Chicago, Quincy Jones, Diane Schuur,John Coltrane, Getz/Gilberto, many more), March 30 in Manhattan.
PROGRAMS INCLUDE: 'Catch a Rising Star' concert series for high school jazz students 'City Jazz Big Band' open to high school-age students, in association with Phoenix Center for the Arts Combo Coaching Solo Development Individual Lessons Jazz in Arizona, Inc. A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization P.O. Box 2913 Scottsdale, AZ 85252-2913 Phone: (602)765-0464. Email: info@jazzinaz.org. Website: www.jazzinaz.org Jazz in AZ is dedicated to supporting the art of LIVE JAZZ and cultivating interest in jazz through youth education, scholarship opportunities and community outreach. Jazz In AZ Board Members: Steve Douglas, president Doug Mayes, vice president Susan Dwyer, treasurer Lorene Ely, secretary Dawn Agent Barbie Baugh Beth Dore Debbi Foshee Larry Goldstein Peter Keane Dennis Rowland Stu Siefer
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April 201 3 JAZZ VENUES Compiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myers, psmyers1@cox.net
(Bookings are subject to change; call to confirm) SCOTTSDALE-FOUNTAIN HILLS-PV American Legion Post #44, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-941-9053, Swingtime Jazz Quartet, 6:309:30 p.m. Wed., food, dancing. Ascension Lutheran Church, 7100 N. Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley, 480-948-6050, Jazz Vespers (Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Richard Parrish-spoken word, Caleb Kilian-visuals), free, 7 p.m. Fri. April 18. Bobby's Restaurant & Jazz Lounge, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, 480-556-0770, various. Chances on Sixth, 7570 E. Sixth Ave (corner of Miller Road), Scottsdale, 480-994-4338, Joe Hopkins Quintet (Hopkins-clarinet, Cheryl Thurston-keys, Danny Shannonbass, Caesar Rob-drums), New Orleans-style jazz + jammers, 5-9 p.m. Sun., food, dancing. Eddie V's, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road (Scottsdale Quarter), Scottsdale, 480-730-4800, 7-11 p.m. nightly, including Sat. April 6, Diane Lee-vocals, Dave Barradickeys, Felix Sainz-bass, Greg Warner-drums; Sat. April 13, Renee Patrick-vocals, Steve Denney-piano/vocals, Chris Finet-bass, Jason Johnson-drums; Sat. April 20, Renee Patrick-vocals, David Baradic-piano, Mike King-bass, Jason Johnson-drums. Jazz in the Hills, Alchemy @ CopperWynd Resort, 13225 N. Eagle Ridge Drive (north off Shea at Palisades, turn left on Eagle Ridge), Fountain Hills, 85268, 480-333-1880 or 480-788-5290, jazzinthehills.info or 480-688-9035 (Susan Harding): $10, $9 members, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. (seating at 6 p.m.): April 5, Joe Corral and Vicki McDermitt; April 12, Dmitri Matheny Quartet + FHMS Jazz Band, 7 p.m. (@FHHS Auditorium; April 19, Armand Boatman All-Stars with Joe Garcia; April 26, Tony Vacca Quartet.
Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480-946-3004, $5 cover after 8 p.m.: Margo Reed Band, 9 p.m.-midnight Mon. (Reed-vocals, Jerry Donato-sax, Joel Robin-keyboard); Greg Warner leads Jazz Experience & Friends, 9 p.m.-midnight Thurs. Lon's at the Hermosa (patio), 5532 E. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley, 602-955-7878, 10.30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sun. brunch, Larry Reed-vocals-piano, Dennis Sexton-bass. Malee's, 7131 E. Main St. Scottsdale, 85251, 480-9476042, maleesthaibistro.com, Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Mon. Mastro's City Hall, 6991 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, 480-941-4700, Andy Margolis-piano. OC Seven Restaurant @ Scottsdale Resort and Athletic Club, 8325 E. Indian Bend Road (between 101 and Hayden Road), Scottsdale, 85250, 480-991-1571, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat., Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-keys; $10 minimum pp; food, dance floor. Ragin' Cajun, 8040 E. McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, 480219-4596, Buzz Fowler & Rhythm Street Sessions (Fowler-harmonica-vocals, Kenny Brown-guitar-vocals, Dominic Therrien-bass, Chris Strong-drums + guests),8 pm-midnight. Thurs. (couples-night specials), dance floor. Remington's, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253, 480-951-5101: 7-10:30 p.m. Tues., Danny Longpiano-vocals, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, Tony Vacca-sax; 7-10:30 p.m. Wed., Judy Roberts-solo piano-vocals; 710:30 p.m. Thurs. Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, Margo Reedvocals; 7-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Long-Roberts (+ Trish Dwyer, Sat.); 4-8 p.m. Mon. Rags Allen; 4-6 p.m. Thurs., Jerry Harris. April 2013 JAZZ CALENDAR Compiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myers, psmyers1@cox.net
Sacred Grounds Jazz Coffeehouse, Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ auditorium, 4425 N. Granite Reef Rd. (east of Hayden, south of Camelback), Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, scucc.com, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
(Bookings are subject to change without notice; call to confirm) April 9, AZ Swing Kings Orchestra, 7-8 p.m. Tues., $10, potluck-concert, Sun City Grand-Sonoran Plaza Ballroom, 19753 N. Remington Drive, Surprise, info 623-388-4858. April 10, Arizona Big Band, 7:30 p.m. Wed., donation, Winfield's @ First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, 7025 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, 480-907-5157 or 480-945-6346, winfieldscafe.com April 11, Side Street Strutters: Out to Lunch series, free, noon-1p.m. Thurs., outdoors, Mesa Arts Center, 1 N. Center St., Mesa, 480-644-6500. ** April 12, Contemporary Jazz: Brett Reed-vibes-percussion, Max Knouseguitar, Ben Hedquist-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums, 7:30-10 p.m. Fri., $10, $5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. April 12-14, Arizona Jazz Festival (contemporary-smooth jazz, Motown, R&B, pop): David Sanborn, Jill Scott, Will Downing, Isley Brothers, Jefferey Osborne, Euge Groove, Mindi Adair, Peter White, David Pack, Larry Graham and Graham Central Station, Lalah Hathaway, Ragsaan Patterson, Elan Trotman, Anthony Hamilton, India.Arie, Angie Stone, Adre Delano, Nick Colionne, Jeannette Harris, Phil Denny; $35 to $105 + fees; Wigwam Resort, Litchfield Park (outdoors), 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park 85340, info 602-244-8444, www.arizonajazzfestival.com. April 12, Pete Pancrazi-guitar, 7-9 p.m. Fri., $22 public, $16 members, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 85008, 480-480-8188, dbg.org. April 12-21, " The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin" : Black Theatre Troupe musical @ Playhouse on the Park,
Thurs., $5 donation, coffee-desserts on sale: April 4 - Michael Powers Group (Powers-guitar, Steve Douglas-bass, Gregg Delfiner-drums); April 11 - Kari Shaff Quartet (Shaff-vocals, Dave Ihlenfeld-piano, John Willisbass, Andy Ziker-drums); April 18 - Vicki McDermitt Quintet (McDermitt-vocals, Armand Boatman-piano, Dwight Kilianbass, Dom Moio-drums, Frank Smith-woodwinds); April 25 - Moio Brothers Trio (Dom-drums, Bill -guitar, Todd Johnson-bass). Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 100th St. south of Shea Blvd., Scottsdale: first Mon., jazz combo led by Dave Friedman-tpt + Paul Wolin-tenor sax, Mark Young-alto sax, Joe Savard-trombone, Ned Kuvinen-keys, Gary Browningvibes, Don Friedman-guitar, Todd Knowles-bass, Ken Fauland-drums, Ginni Alvey-vocals; (BYOB). Studio, Scottsdale Congregational Church, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, 11 a.m. Sun. live-jazz service. Talking Stick Resort & Casino, 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 85250, 480-850-8606: Orange Sky Lounge, 15th floor, various trios including Swingtips. VFW Post 3513, 7220 E. Wilshire Drive, Scottsdale, 480941-9849, Havin' Fun Big Band, 7-9 p.m. Wed., dance floor, food. Winfield's Cafe @ First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, 7025 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, 480-907-5157 or 480945-6346, winfieldscafe.com, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri., donation, coffee-beverages-desserts on sale: April 12, Nick Mansonkeys, Todd Johson-bass, Dom Moio-drums; April 19, Bones Southwest; April 26, TBD; May 3, Fred Forney and Friends; May 10, Mike Crotty Combo; May 17, Eric Rasmussen Quartet; May 24, Jazz Poets; May 31, Arizona Big Band. PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY Arizona Biltmore-Wright's Lobby Bar, 2400 N. Missouri,
Viad Tower, 1850 N. Central Ave., Phoenix or Performing Arts Cebterm 1333 E. Washington St., Phoenix; 602-254-2151, option 4 or www.blacktheatretroupe.org; info: 602-258-8128. April 13, Fountain Hills Festival: Diana Lee Combo, 6-8 p.m. Sat., near Fountain area. ** April 13, Mainstream Jazz: Alice Tatum Quartet (Tatum-vocals, Jerry Donatosax, Rachel Gold-keys, Bob Lashierbass, Todd Chuba-drums), 7:30-10 pm Sun., $20 tables/high-top bar seats, $15 other, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. **April 14, Jazz in AZ jam session led by Beth Lederman-piano, 6-9 pm. Sun, $5, $2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602795-0464. April 15, Tucson Jazz Institute's Ellington Big Band, 7 p.m. Mon., $22.50,Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org April 15, Jazz Night featuring CGCC Big Band, Jazz Combo, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, free, 7 p.m. Mon., Chandler-Gilbert Community College Arnette Scott Ward Performing Arts Center, 2626 E. Pecos Road, Chandler, 85225, 480-732-7343, cgc.edu/arts. April 16, ASU Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m. Tues., free, 5th Floor Recital Hall, ASU School of Music, Tempe. April 17, Scottsdale Community College Jazz Orchestra, Coffee at Kerr, 9:30 a.m. Wed., 10:30 a.m. concert, free, RSVP requested after Feb. 23, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N.
Phoenix 85016, 602-955-6600: Khani Cole Trio, 8-11 p.m. Thurs-Sat. AsburyUnited Methodist Church (sanctuary), 1601 W. Indian School Road (SW corner 16th Ave.), Phoenix 85015, 602-279-2369: Pam's Jam (Pam Morita-vocalspiano, Dominic Therrien-bass, Luis Morales-drums), first Wed., all ages-levels, $5 donation. Birt's Bistro, 16752 N. Greasewood St., Surprise, Vinyl Jazz (teen octet of Joe Allie-guitar, Emily Clocksin-alto sax, Michael Gregoire-bass guitar-alto sax-tenor sax, Scot Madison Quiggle-piano, Courtney Schrade-bass trombone, Jacob Smith-drums, Daniel Vogt-trumpet-bass guitar, Stephen White-trumpet), 5 p.m. Wed. May 8. NEW Elevate Coffee Company, 2530 W. Happy Valley Road, Ste. 1273, Phoenix, Vinyl Jazz (teen octet of Joe Allie-guitar, Emily Clocksin-alto sax, Michael Gregoire-bass guitar-alto sax-tenor sax, Scot Madison Quiggle-piano, Courtney Schrade-bass trombone, Jacob Smith-drums, Daniel Vogt-trumpet-bass guitar, Stephen White-trumpet), 8 p.m. Sat. May 19. Carly's Bistro, 128 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, Jazz Jones Jam Session, 2-5 p.m. Sun., free, led by Alan Jones (info 602-487-8743). Downtown Glendale Jazz Jam @ JiveMind, 5754 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale 85301, free parking, info 408-4755583, 623-931-0235: jazz jam 7:30-10 p.m. Thurs., $5 cover: Latin theme April 4, 11, 25 with Michael Collinskeys, Sean Brogan-bass, Jeremy Lentz-drums; also April 18, one-year anniversary with Shea Marshall-keys, Bob Lashier-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums. Jazz for the Soul @ Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church, 14403 N. 75th Ave., Peoria, 623-979-0080, free, 68 p.m. Sun.: April 14, Tambores (Dom Moio-Joe Garcia); May 12, TBD; June 9, Be Bop Revolution (Armand Boatman-keys, Jerry Donato-sax, Fred Forney-tpt, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums).
Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 480-5962660, asukerr.com April 17, Gary Foster-alto sax + Arizona Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Mesa Community College Jazz Band, Red Mountain Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Wed., $8, $5 seniors/students/groups of 10+, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 480-5962660, asukerr.com April 17, Taj Mahal Trio+ Shemekia Copeland, 7:30 p.m. Wed., Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center, 1 N. Center St., Mesa, 480-644-6500. April 17, MCC Jazz Concert + guest artist Gary Foster (sax, clarinet, flute), MCC Jazz Band, Red Mountain Big Band, Arizona Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, 7:30 pm, $8, $5 students. ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 480-596-2660, asukerr.com April 17, ASU Jazz Repertory Band (Jeff Libman, director), 7:30 p.m. Wed., free, Katzin Concert Hall, ASU School of Music, Tempe. April 17, Bob Shimizu + Turning Point: Spring String Fling, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Wed., $15, Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix 85014, 602-265-4842 April 18, ASU Percussion Jazz Ensemble (Mark Sunkett, director) 7:30 p.m. Thurs., free, Katzin Concert Hall, Tempe campus April 19-21, " Big Band Celebration" : Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, director: Matt Catingub, 8 p.m. Fri-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second Street, Phoenix 85004, 602-262-6225. April 19, Turning Point (jazz-fusion), 7-9 p.m. Fri., $27 public, $21 members, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 85008, 480-480-8188, dbg.org. ** April 19, Contemporary Jazz: Chris Cheek-sax +
L'Amore Restaurant and Bar, 3159 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix 85016, 602-381-3159, Sherry Vames-vocals, Santo Maglio-keys, 6-9 p.m. alternate Wed. (call first). Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602258-0014, thelostleaf.org, 9:30 p.m. first Mon., Jiggle (Bryon Ruth-Scott Zimmer-saxes, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Nathan Hubbard-drums); 9:30 p.m. second Mon., Running from Bears (Eric Rasmussen-alto, Adam Roberts-tenor, Jeff Libman-guitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, Ryan Anthonydrums); 9:30 pm third Wed., The Scorpion Decides (Nathan Hubbard-drums-compositions, Jerome Salazarelectric bass, Branson Nejame-keyboards, Keith Kellywoodwinds). Nostalgi'a Cancione e Vino Italian Cuisine, 4935 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale 85301, 623-463-8104, eatatpolos.com, Bridget Maynes & Auggie Mendoza, 6-9 pm Wed.; Jay Maynes, 6-9 pm Thurs.; Robin Maynes + guests, 5:30-8:30 pm Fri.-Sat. Padre Murphy's, 64338 W. Bell Road, Glendale, 602-5479406, Tom Mein & The Next Band leads jazz-blues jam, 6:30- 9:30 pm Tues. Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-468-0700, Nicole Pesce-piano, Jeffrey Hattrick-vocals, 6-8 p.m. Sat. in lobby bar. Royal Palms Resort (T. Cook's Lounge), 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 85018, Joe Costello Project featuring Mark DeCozio, 8-11 p.m. Wed.; Joe Costello Project, 8-11 p.m. Thurs. St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-2008111, Diana Lee-vocals, Paul Sherman-keys, Felix Sainzbass, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch; stfrancisaz.com. ** The Nash (Jazz in AZ center), 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464, 602-750-7045; 6-9 p.m. Sun., weekly Jazz in AZ Sunday
Scottsdale Community College Night Band, 7:30-10 p.m. Fri., $10, $5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464 ** April 20, Mainstream Jazz: Tony Vacca, Dave Henning-piano, Will Goble-bass, Bruce Stodoladrums, 7:30-8:30 pm and 9-10 pm, $15/$12 JiA members/$7.50 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. April 20, David Friesen Circle 3 Trio with Larry Koonseguitar, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Lakeside Room, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.org April 20, Charles Mingus Hometown Music Festival w/ Charles McPherson, free: noon, Mariachi Apache; 1:15, Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Band with saxophonist Charles McPherson; 2:30, Sergio Mendoza y La Orkesta; 3:45, Heather " Lil Mama" Hardy Blues Band; 5, Meztizzo Jazz with Victor Linares; Santa Cruz Advocates for the Arts presents at Sunrise Bank Plaza, 825 N. Grand Ave., Nogales, AZ, information at www.mingusproject.com.
Jam Session (w/ grand piano, guitar-bass amps, drum set), $5, $2 participating musicians; see Calendar for other events, including First Friday music-art events, Saturday Mainstream, concerts, clinics, monthly Sunday parties. EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-MesaApache Junction) Asia,1236 E Baseline Road #102, Mesa 85204, 480-8920688 asiaaz.com, food: String Theory (Doug Arnold-guitarvocals, Shawn Manske-bass-vocals), 7-10 p.m. third Fri. Cafe Greco/Buon Gusto, 440 W. Warner (NE corner Kyrene), Tempe 85284, 480-705-9222, Dave Henningpiano, Pete Gitlin-guitar & Friends, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sat. D'vine Bistro Chandler, 3990 S. Alma School Road, Chandler (NW corner Alma School & Ocotillo), Chandler, 480-782-5550, dvinebistro.com, Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duo featuring Jimmy Nistico, 7-10 p.m. Sat.; Aebi-Coulson Duo + Tim Hern-vocals, 6:30-9:30 p.m. alternate Mon. Fired Up Grill, 7131 E. Ray Road (formerly 56 East) @ Casa Paloma Shopping Center, via I-10 & Ray Road), Chandler, 480-940-4040: jazz jam led by Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duo + Jimmy Nistico-sax, Perry Senn-drums, 7-10 p.m. Sun. Floridino's, 50 E. Guadalupe Rd. (NW corner Baseline), Gilbert, 480-539-1079, Ted Newman-guitar-vocals, Danny Shannon-bass, 6-8:30 p.m. Tues. Gold Bar Espresso, 3141 S. McClintock Drive, #6, Tempe, 480-839-3082, Jazz Alliance, 7:30-11 p.m. Fri & Sun., goldbarespresso.org La Stalla Cucina Rustica, 68 W. Buffalo St., Chandler, 480-855-9990, lastallacr.com. Laurie Fagen-vocals, Frank Smith-keys, 6-9 p.m. Sun. April 14; Vandal-Hancock Duo (Matt Vandal-Devon Hancock-jazz guitars), 6-9 p.m. Sun. April 21.
Lone Butte Casino (Verona Chophouse), 1077 S. Kyrene Road, Gila River Reservation, (Kyrene exit from I10 to Santan 202 east, or 101 south to Santan 202 west), 21 and older, 1-800-WIN-GILA (946-4452), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. jazz brunch: Bridget Maynes & Auggie Mendoza, or Joel Robin-Delphine Cortez.
** April 21, Jazz in AZ monthly party at The Nash, Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month: Fred Forney-trumpet, Frank Smith-alto sax, Charles Lewis-piano, Will Goble-bass, Dowell Davis-drums (tributes to jazz giants); 3-5 p.m. Sun., hors d'oeuvres, BYOB, $15 public, $12 seniors, $10 JiA members (free, lifetime members), $5 students with ID, free under age 12; recorded live for broadcast on KJZZ FM-HD (91.5 HD2) and Internet at 8 p.m. Tues. April 30 at 8 pm. for International Jazz Day; limited seating/advance purchase recommended @ thenash.org, 602-795-0464; The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004.
** April 21, Jazz in AZ Jam Session: led by Jeff Libman-guitar, 6-9 pm. $5, $2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. April 21, Charles McPherson-alto sax + Jeff Haskell-piano, Scott Black-bass, Pete Swan-drums, 2 p.m. Sun., Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway (off I-10), Tucson, $30 advance $35 door, $25 Jazz Society members, $25 military with ID, $20 students @ www.tucsonjazz.org.
Mad Hatter Brewpub (formerly Dave's Electric) 502 S. College, Tempe, 480-967-5353 7-9 p.m. Tues.: April 2, Stan Sorenson-solo; April 9, Michael Powers Group; April 16, Joel Robin & Delphine Cortez; April 23 Nicole Pesce & Jerry Donato; April 30, Stu Siefer Trio; May 7, Beth Lederman Combo; May 14, Blaise Lantana Birthday Party; May 21, Joel Robin; May 28, Nicole Pesce & Jerry Donato; June 4, Stan Sorenson Duo; June 11, Joel Robin; June 18, Stu Siefer Trio; jamnjazzproductions.com, 480-966-0812. Olive Branch, 3231 S. Mill Ave. (@ Southern), Tempe 85282, 480-966-9829, Buzz Fowler & First String hosts blues-jazz jam sessions (all-ages), noon-1 p.m. Sun. open mic & jazz-blues jamled by Buzz Fowler- vocalsharmonica, Jonathan Varo-vocals-keys, Maury "Hooter" Saslaff-bass, Vanya Hautimacki-percussion; food. Pesto's Gourmet Pizza and Wine Bar, 1960 W. Ray Road, Suite 4 (NE corner Dobson Road), Chandler, 480821-2949, John Knowlton Trio (Knowlton-guitar, Eric Bart or Dick Curtis-guitar, Dennis Sexton-bass) 7-11 p.m. Sat. Pier D' Orleans, 61 E. University Dr., Mesa, 480-8447437, Cheryl's Mardi Gras Jazz Band (Cheryl Thurstonpiano, Gary Church-tpt, Joe Hopkins-clarinet, Roy Calhoun-drums), 6-8 p.m. Sat., food. Pita Jungle-Chandler, 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-855-3232, jazz jam led by Pita Jungle Trio (Dave Ihlenfeld-piano, Pete Gitlin-guitar-bass, Andy Ziker-drums) 7-10 p.m. Thurs. Pita Jungle-Mesa, 1850 W. Southern Ave. (across from Mesa Community College) 480-615-PITA (7482),
April 23, MCC Jazz and Concert Band + MCC Jazz Choir, 7:30 pm, $8, $5 students, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 85201, 480-644-6501. April 23, ASU Latin Jazz Band, Concert Jazz Band, Heatwav e Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Dom Moio-Michael Kocour, directors), 7:30 p.m. Tues. Free, Evelyn Smith Music Theatre, ASU School of Music, Tempe. ** April 23-24, Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos, 7-9 pm, $10, $5 students, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. ** April 25, Scottsdale Community College Jazz Band, 7-9:30 pm, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinazorg, 602795-0464. April 25, Alice Tatum & Brian Page, 7-9:15 p.m. Fri., free, outdoor amphitheater, wine, food, The Promenade, Scottsdale Road at Frank Lloyd Wright, Scottdale 85254, 480-385-2820. April 26, Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour: 55th Anniversary: Dee Dee Bridgewater-vocals, Benny Green-piano, Christian McBride-bass, Lewis Nash-drums, Ambrose Akinmusire-trumpet, Chris Potter-sax, 8 p.m. Fri., $21, $31, $41, Mesa Arts Center, 1 N. Center St., Mesa, 480-644-6500. ** April 26, Contemporary Jazz: Bob Ravenscroft Inner Journeys (Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilianbass, Rob Moore-drums), 7:30-10 p.m. Fri., $10, $5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464.
pitajungle.com/locations/mesa, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, Renee Patrick-vocals, 5-7 p.m. Sun. Pizza Mart, 1329 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-962-4233, Cheryl's Cats and Jammers Band (Cheryl Thurston-piano, Gary Church-tpt, Joe Hopkins-clarinet, Dick Obermillerbass, Roy Calhoun-drums), 5-7:30 p.m. Wed. Robbie Fox's Public House (west patio), 640 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-642-6442: 3-6:30 p.m. Sat., various; food. San Marcos Crowne Plaza Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480-812-0900, SanMarcosResort.com: AJ's Restaurant: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. brunch; Joe Hopkins Trio. Sleepy Dog Pub & Bistro, 1451 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480-963-1805, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch w/ AebiCoulson Jazz Duo + Jimmy Nistico-sax, 11 a.m..-2 p.m. Xtreme Bean Coffee Shop, SW corner Southern & McClintock, Tempe, 480-820-0333, 7-10 p.m. Mon., Jack Wells & Friends (ragtime, boogie, standards, jamsingers/seniors welcome). AROUND AZ FLAGSTAFF Wine Loft, 17 N. San Francisco St. #2A, Flagstaff 86001, 928-773-9463: ZAZU (Lake Aurich-Larry Czarnecki-guitars, Steve Douglas-bass), 8-11 p.m. third Tues. PAYSON Ayothaya Thai Cafe, 404 Highway 260, Payson, 928-4741112, Payson Jazz Trio; Bob Smolenski-piano, Mike Buskirk-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums; 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Fri.Sat., April 12-13, May 17- 18; info. gerryreynolds@hotmail.com or 602-619-3355. Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St.,
** April 27, Mainstream Jazz, with Marcos Crego and The Latin Union, 7:30-8:30 & 9-10 pm, $15/$12 JiA members/ $7.50 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464
** April 29, Sonoran Serenade Big Band, 7:30 p.m. Mon., $10, $5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-7950464. April 30, International Jazz Day (2nd annual), performances scheduled worldwide. May 1, Doc Severinsen & San Miguel 5, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Wed., $42.50-$47.50 & $37.50-$42.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org
OTHER SOURCES: Jazz in AZ, JazzinAZ.org, TheNash.org, 602-795-0464 Tucson Jazz Society, tucsonjazzsociety.org, 520-903-1265 KJZZ, 91.5 fm radio, KJZZ.org Arizona Classic Jazz Society, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org Prescott Jazz Summit, prescottjazz.com Prescott Jazz Society, pjsjazz.org
Payson, 2 p.m. Sun.: April 14, John Darst Quartet (John Darst-guitar, Bob Veltre-guitar, Chris Long-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums); May 12, TBD; June 9,Dr Jass & the Heartbeats ( Dr Claudio Zamorano-cornet, Mike Buskirktrombone, Hawkeye Mathews-clarinet, Suzanne Knightonvocals & bass, Dale Knighton-vocals-banjo, Gerry Reynolds-drums); July 14, Pete Pancrazi Quartet (Pancrazi-vocals-guitar, piano & bass TBD, Gerry Reynolds-drums); $5 donation at the door, info 602-6193355 or gerry-reynolds@hotmail.com. PRESCOTT El Gato Azul (patio), 316 W. Goodwin, Prescott, 928-4451070, elgatoazulprescott.com: June 12, Khani Cole Trio; June 13, Sahnas Brothers. SEDONA Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: Les Czimber-piano, Bryan Sinclair-bass, 7-10 p.m. Fri., Sat.; Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 7-10 p.m. Tues.-Wed.-Thurs. Sedona Hilton (lounge), 90 Ridge Trail, Sedona 86351, Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sat. TUCSON Bluefin, 7053 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson 85704, 520-5318500: George Howard Duo, 7-10 p.m. Fri. Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant, 198 W. Cushing St., Tucson 85701, 520-622-7984. Cushing Jazz Quartet (Jeff Lewis-sax, Ed Delucia-guitar, Rob Boone-piano, Jack Wood-bass), 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sat. Café Passé, 415 N. Fourth Ave., Tucson 85705, 520-6244411, Glen Gross Quartet (Gross-trumpet-flugelhorn, Malik Alkabir-tenor sax, John Einweck-keyboards, Lali Smithvocals, Roscoe Freund-drums), 7-10 p.m. Wed.; Jeff Grubic-sax, Naïm Amor-guitar, 8-10 p.m. Thurs.
Lindy Hop Society, savethearts.org/swing/ Phoenix Blues Society, phoenixblues.org
Fire + Spice @ Sheraton Tucson, 5151 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, 520-323-6262, Arizona Roadrunners, 6-9 p.m. Tues. Kingfisher, 2564 E. Grant Road, Tucson, 520-323-7739: various, 9 p.m.-midnight Sat. La Cocina @ Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court Avenue, Tucson 85701, Shawn Kebler-guitar, Collin Shook-bass, Gil Rodriquez-drums, 6:30-9 p.m. Wed. Old Pueblo Grill, 60 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, 520-3266000 Pete Swan-drums, Grant Cherry-piano, Scott Blackbass, trio hosts jam session, 7-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sullivan's Steakhouse, 1785 E. River Rd., Tucson 85718, John Einweck Band, 6-10 p.m. Fri.; Larry Loudpiano, 6-10 p.m. Sun. YUMA Village Jazz Series at Yuma Palms Regional Center, 1305 S Yuma Palms Pkwy, Yuma, yumajazz.com/village/index.html - 6-8 pm Thurs., free: April 4; Jason & Elle, April 11; high school bands night, April 18; Yuma Jazz Company Quintet, April 25 Copyright © 2013. All Rights Reserved.
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