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Volume XXXIV Number 2
In This Issue Jazz in AZ Monthly Party Good Wishes to Dennis RIFFS by Patricia Myers Chandler Jazz Festival Paradise Valley Jazz Party March 2013 Jazz Update March 2013 Jazz Venue March 2013 Jazz Venues AZ
March 2013
Message from Jazz in AZ Board President, Steve Douglas WOW! I'm still recovering from the awesome community that showed its love, talent and generosity at the Dennis Rowland benefit held at Kazmierz on Feb. 28. There was an unbelievable lineup of the finest musicians from the Valley, wonderful donations for a silent auction, and powerful positive energy directed toward Dennis' amazing recovery. Special thanks to George Benson for his support, to Joel Robin Goldenthal and Greg Warner for their planning and logistical management, and to Kazimierz for hosting the event. Dennis was there, all smiles, proving he's a fighter like no other. I want to personally thank everyone who made the evening a success. Speaking of success, The Nash is coming up on almost a year since our soft opening concert gala at MIM. The Nash is now the face of Jazz in AZ, and it has become a beacon of our mission to expose jazz to all, to offer instruction and to continue the legacy of the genre. We anticipate well over 150 events a year just for starters; and by summer, we'll be in full swing with classes, workshops and "Camp Nash." Our second phase is starting now, and we're all excited at the prospects of really putting The Nash on the map as not just a great national jazz venue, but a world-class education center as well. The dream is becoming a reality. And speaking of legacies, I invite you to consider making The Nash part of your legacy with a gift of cash, stock, life insurance or other charitable bequest to Jazz in AZ. For jazz lovers, The Nashprovides an unparalleled opportunity to provide for the future of jazz, while potentially creating tax advantages for you. For more information, contact Joel Goldenthal, executive director, at 602-750-7045. Steve Douglas Jazz in AZ Board President
Jazz in AZ Party at The Nash
by Patricia Myers
Sun., March 17, 3-5 pm Judy Roberts' Chickfest
Jazz-category winners at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, presented Feb. 10 in Los Angeles, included pianist Chick Corea, guitarist Pat Metheny and bassist-vocalist Esperanza Spalding. Corea won two Grammys, for Best Instrumental Composition for "Mozart Goes Dancing," a track from his Concord Jazz duo album with vibraphonist Gary Burton for Hot House, and Best Improvised Jazz Solo (title TRACL).Corea and Burton were both soloists on the latter track so Burton also won a Grammy.
"Chickfest" has come to be an annual event where celebrity pianist/vocalist Judy Roberts invites a bevvy of divas with whom she has worked over the years to join her for a 2-hour "all girls" vocal romp! The lineup will include vocalists Margo Reed, Nancy Gee, Sherry Roberson, Delphine Cortez, Renee Patrick, Alice Tatum, Carmela Ramirez, Vicki McDermitt, Jan Sandw ich, and Blaise Lantana. This will definitely be a party!!! Admission: $15 general; $12 seniors; $10 JiA Members (Lifetime Members free; donation optional); $5 Students with ID; under age 12 free
Spalding also won two honors: Best Jazz Vocal Album for "Radio Music Society (Heads Up)" and Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) for "City of Roses," a track from that album, sharing the award with her coarranger, Thara Memory. Metheny's "Unity Band" CD for Nonesuch was named Best Instrumental Jazz Album, recorded with saxophonist Chris Potter, bassist Ben Williams and drummer Antonio Sanchez. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval's Concord Jazz issue "Dear Diz (Every Day I Think of You)" won for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. The album acknowledges the influence that Dizzy Gillespie had on Sandoval. The co-producer was Gregg Field, Count Basie Orchestra drummer when Dennis Rowland was the band's vocalist. Best Instrumental Arrangement honors went to the Gil Evans Project's arrangement of "How About You" as part of Ryan Truesdell's project "Centennial: Newly Discovered Works of Gil Evans" (ArtistShare). The winner in the Best Latin Jazz Album category was the Clare Fischer Latin Jazz Big Band's "Ritmo!" (Clare Fischer Productions/Clavo Records). Keyboardist, composer, arranger and bandleader Fischer died on Jan. 26. Winning the category of Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media was Stephane Wrembel's score of the film "Midnight in Paris." The Best Album Notes category winner was Billy Vera for "Singular Genius: The Complete ABC Singles" (Ray Charles). In other national news, pianist Mose Allison, alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson, pianist Eddie Palmieri and Village Vanguard owner Lorraine Gordon joined the ranks of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Masters, expanding the list of honorees to 128 members.
THE NASH - Jazz Happens Here!
The Buzz: Drummer Al Greenw ell amazed and entertained the audience at Winfield's in January and March with his energy and inventive percussion work in the Arizona Jazz Big Band. He played drum rolls with one hand while performing a drum solo with the other. He also writes arrangements for the band, of which he is co-leader with trumpeter Tom Williams. Greenwell, 83, has led and performed in big bands for the past 50 years, including Woody Herman and locally with the Tommy Reed Orchestra.
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.
At the opposite end of the age spectrum, vocalists Olivia Freeman and Ira Hill were enthusiastically appreciated by the audience at the Jazz in AZ concert in January at ASU Kerr Cultural Center. The concert theme by Joe Bourne was "Gentlemen of Jazz," which honored Dennis Rowland, who continues to recover from a stroke suffered on Dec. 19. Both young singers have had instruction and coaching from Dennis Rowland. Ira, an ASU student, sang "I'll Remember April; Olivia, a high school junior, sang "It Don't Mean a Thing" and also harmonized with Bourne on another song. Charles Lew is took his legendary "Langston Speaks" poetry-music program on the road as a Black History Month performance for the officers of the Tucson Police Department and Border Patrol. Earlier in the month, he presented the program at South Mountain Community College. Carmen Fanzone, a 1970s Chicago Cubs player, stopped in at Remington's to play flugelhorn with Judy Roberts while he was in the area for Fantasy Baseball action. William " Doc" Jones, trumpeter and pianist, former owner of Doc's Place (formerly Johnny's Uptown), relocated last year to New Orleans where he started 504 Magazine. He and his vocalist daughter, Nayo, often perform around the Crescent City. Danny and Denny Gutenkauf, twin brothers who play bass and guitar and also sing, were among those performing at the Hodge event. They have lived in Arizona since 1978, performing for conventions and private parties throughout the Southwest, and were inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 with their original band, Rhythm's Children. Arizona Musicfest made a bold move in February with a booking of roots-bluesman Keb' Mo' to perform a sold-out concert with the 54-member Musicfest Orchestra, directed by Robert Moody. The 22-year-old festival began as a classical series, then jazz elements were added under the guidance of the late Buzz Katzen, a former Jazz in AZ board member.
photo by Diane Banyai
Lew is Nash featured in March 2013 DOWNBEAT Following is an excerpt from LEWIS NASH CONNECTING TO THE SOURCE by Ken Micallef
Gaynel Hodge, co-writer of "Earth Angel" and co-founder of The Platters, celebrated his annual visit to Phoenix from The Netherlands by performing in January at the Rhythm Room. His trio was Felix Sainz on bass and Jason Johnson on drums, as well as drummer-vocalist Paul Stubblefield of Las Vegas (who said, "I drove five and a-half hours to be here - - that's more than I do even for a woman in my life"), supplemented by many local musicians. Hodge has been performing solo shows in Rotterdam and Schiedam, and a ''Remember When'' program of songs from the World War II era to the 1970s in neighborhood centers and nursing homes in Holland.He has five videos on Youtube.com (gaynel Hodge alle tonen). Four members of the Cactus Shadow s High School Jazz Ensemble earned first-chair honors in this year's Arizona All State Jazz Ensemble, led by Gary Wykoff, chorus and band teacher. Eight members of the ensemble auditioned and became part of the high-level ensemble: Garrett Becwar-tenor sax, Austin Boici -trumpet, Rhys Kelsotrombone, Chris Light-alto sax, Reid Riddiough-guitar, Stephen Steffen-bass, Trent Teixeira-trombone and Max
"Two recent developments highlight Nash's brilliant drumming and career. The first is the release of his fifth album as a leader, The Highest Mountain (Cellar Live), with pianist Renee Rosnes, saxophonist Jimmy Green, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and bassist Peter Washington. The second is an Arizona jazz space that bears his name: The Nash, Phoenix's newest jazz club/cultural and educational center, is a place where jazz will be observed in master classes, performances and outreach events, all endorsed by Nash himself, a Phoenix native who maintains his ties with the local jazz community."
Wieden-drums. By having four members in a 17-member ensemble, nearly a quarter of the band is from Cactus Shadows, more than from any other school. Recently I participated in a program about jazz and blues for Vital Voices, an organization that brings together people to talk, listen, and connect through literature, language and performance in cultural spaces around the Valley. The event featured a student jazz trio from ASU, a vocal-guitar jazz duo and a poet. An audience of mixed ages and races participated in an open discussion led by music professor Richard Mook, sharing stories about how the music influenced them. I told about the abundance of local jazz and blues venues, and related my experiences as a music reviewer, seeing the separation and racial bias experienced by black musicians in Arizona in the 1960s and '70s. Vital Voices is a partnership between Arizona State University's Project Humanities and Performance in theBorderlands with Savvy Pen Consultations, a local arts and social-justice program developer. My live-jazz reviews for the AllAboutJazz.com website have logged more than 80,000 views, and my annual Paris Jazz Diary reports more than 53,000 views. During the 1980s and '90s, while employed fulltime at the Arizona Republic, I also wrote regularly for Jazz Times magazine, contributing musician profiles, festival and CD reviews. My articles are archived on the two websites.
Overheard: "Greg Fishman on clarinet is the best of small-R reeds, and Margo Reed is the best of the large-R's." P.J. Erickson at Remington's when Fishman performed there with Margo Reed and Judy Roberts. Final Bar: Gary Hughes, vocalist-pianist-kick-bass (called his left foot "Leroy"), Jan. 7 in Prescott; Clare Fischer, 83, pianist-composer-band leader, Jan. 26 in Los Angeles; Claude Nobs, 76, Montreux Jazz Festival, Jan. 10 in Switzerland; Patty Andrew s, lead singer in Andrews Sisters trio, 94, Jan. 30 in Los Angeles; Butch Morris, 65, cornetist, Jan. 29 in Brooklyn; Donald Byrd, 80, trumpeter, Feb. 4 in Delaware; Paul Tanner, 95, trombonist with the original Glenn Miller and co-developer of the theremin, Feb. 5 in Carlsbad, Calif.; Norman Magnan, 86, trombonist with Igor's Jazz Cowboys & other bands, Feb. 17 in Phoenix.
'They Came to Sw ing' Wed., April 3, 7:30 p.m. at ASU Kerr Cultural Center Fred Forney's Arizona Jazz Masterw orks Orchestra w ith special guest Hope Morgan
Fred Forney's Arizona Jazz Masterw orks Orchestra Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a thrilling night of music as the Arizona Jazz Masterworks Orchestra all-stars perform classic and modern works for the 16piece jazz orchestra, featuring Hope Morgan on vocals. Call ASU Kerr for tickets: 480.596.2660
Good Wishes to Dennis Row land
Cards, Letters & Donations Your much-appreciated notes of support may be sent to: Dennis Rowland c/o Biltmore Mail Boxes #202 3104 E. Camelback Rd Phoenix AZ 85016
Call to Artists Juried Show at The Nash New Art Shows Every Sixty Days at The Nash. The Nash invites emerging and established artists to submit artwork for its juried group show inspired by the song: "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most." Deadline for application is March 22, 2013. Go to http://www.thenash.org/calendar/visual-artists/ for details.
If you would like to contribute to Dennis Rowland's donation account, please read the following letter from the Rowland family: Dear Friends, A donation account has b een estab lished on b ehalf of our b eloved Dennis Rowland. All donations will b e used to aid in his recovery and rehab ilitation. The account is b eing managed b y trustees, on his b ehalf. 14th ANNUAL CHANDLER JAZZ FESTIVAL" APRIL 5th-6th, 2013 - FREE Admission By Bart Salzman
Dennis is working extremely hard, with a dedicated team of therapists and doctors, to reb uild and regain his highest degree of function. He's made impressive progress and we are so proud of him.
Arizona's most exciting, largest jazz festival once again takes over downtown Chandler on April 5-6, and is totally free at 10 venues with 30 bands and 160 jazz musicians, this year with a Latin flavor. Performances will be 4:45 to 9 p.m. Friday and noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, and later at local at restaurants.
According to Barrow's neurology staff, stroke recovery progresses up to the one-year mark, then plateaus. It's essential patients experience as much
The Friday night headliner will be El Chicano, one of the most successful of Los Angeles Latino recording artists. The band has five gold records and was listed in 1970 as the No. 1 jazz group of the year by Billboard and Cashbox publications. Band founder and bass player Freddie Sanchez leads the band, which will be augmented by the Valley's own B3 master Raul Yanez performing with four of the band's regular.
improvement in the early stages, as possib le. Dennis has b rought much joy to many, through his music, and has provided b eautiful memories through his performances. Please help support him through this challenging journey. Donations will offset mounting expenses related to his inab ility to work at this time. We do know he'll b e swaggering onstage again in his unique and powerful way, sustaining us all with his special gifts of music. We offer deep thanks and appreciation to everyone who has already shared their time, their kindness, their generosity, love and support. Arizona Chase Bank Account Routing No.: 122 100 024 Account No.: 178 692 695 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.
The Saturday night headliner will be Marcos Crego and the Cuban Tribe, led by the Cuban-born pianist who has had two Grammy nominations. He has made a name for himself in the U.S. with the formation of two bands, the Cuban Tribe, and the Latin Union. Crego, who now lives in Phoenix, will perform with Las Vegas-based Jiovanni Cofino on bass, who also is from Havana. The seven-piece band will feature trumpet, reeds and three percussionists. Additional bands performing on the main stage on Friday are: Energy Trio, Royce Murray Jazz Ensemble and Mason Affair (from Los Angeles); Saturday: Willis Junior HS Big Band, Chandler Gilbert Community College Big Jazz Band, vocalist Ira Hill, Evan Rees Quartet, Danielle Cooke Trio, Charles Lewis Quintet Fred Forney Quartet and Keith McKelley Project. Sidewalk Bands on Saturday include: Bobby's Jazz Ensemble, Nu World Jazz Project and Tyler Mount Quartet. Restaurant bands include Power Drive, Uno Dos, AZ Vibes, Stan Sorenson Trio, Crawford Brothers Trio, Laurie Fagen Duo, Stephanie King and, Desert Dixie. A repeat of the highly successful after-hours jam session will be held at Vintage 95 from 9 p.m. to midnight (21 and over only) hosted by the Beth Lederman Trio. Jazz Con Alma with Beth Lederman will perform in the San Marcos Fountain Courtyard from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. On Saturday, New Orleans focus will be presented by the Arizona Classic Jazz Society in the San Marcos Resort Fountain Courtyard. It will feature the Dan Reed Dixieland Band, Sun City Stomperz and 52nd Street Jazz Band from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Jazz in AZ's "How Cool Is Jazz" presentation at 3 p.m. Saturday will be aimed at children in the audience. Each will receive a "jazz kazoo" and a short jazz lesson before performing with Bart Salzman and a trio. Full schedule and information is available on www.Chandleraz.gov/jazz. The site also includes information about the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Hotel special room rates if you'd like to stay overnight and hang with the musicians. The festival is sponsored by the City of Chandler, Chandler Republic, Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort, Jazz in Arizona, Arizona Classic Jazz Society and Chandler Arts Commission.
Paradise Valley Jazz Party 36th annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party on March 23-24 w ill bring acclaimed musicians from across the nation By Patricia Myers The 36th annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party, one of the longest running jazz events in the world, will feature top-level musicians from across the nation on Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24, to perform at the Scottsdale Hilton Resort. The weekend party was started in 1978 by Don Z. Miller and his late wife, Sue. During the past 35 years, the events have featured hundreds of the most legendary jazz artists in the world. "The 30- and 45-minutes sets by an "Ateam" of national and regional jazz musicians in changing combinations results in exciting jam sessions," Miller said. Seating is at reserved cocktail tables in the Sonoran Ballroom of the Scottsdale Hilton Resort, 6333 N.
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 Fred Wilson Associate Directors: Steve Conrad Gary Doyle Herb Ely Keith Kelly Dan Konzen Jeff Libman Gen Rogers Karen Scates Duncan Stoutner Executive Director: Joel Robin Goldenthal (602)750-7045 joel@jazzinaz.org Assistant Director: Joan Leard (480)947-6119 joan@jazzinaz.org Jazz Notes Editor: Joel R. Goldenthal Contributing Writers: Patricia Myers Joel Goldenthal Jazz Notes is published by Jazz in Arizona, Inc. Advertising Information: call 602-750-7045; or email joel@jazzinaz.org
Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale AZ 85250. Tickets are $100 for both days, or $55 per daily session. For more information and hotel reservations, go to paradisevalleyjazz.com or call 480-948-7993. Performing 7-11 p.m. Saturday will be the trio of pianist Shelly Berg, bassist John Clayton and drummer Akira Tana, also saxophonist Houston Person, trumpeter Warren VachĂŠ, guitarists Bruce Forman and Stan Sorenson, trombonist Harry Watters, flutist Joe Corral and pianists Michael Kocour and Beth Lederman.
musicians competition.
The 1-6 p.m. Sunday sets will open with the Arizona State University Jazz Band, and again will feature Berg, Clayton, Tana, Person, VachĂŠ, Forman and Kocour, plus performances by trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, bassists Dwight Kilian and Chris Finet, pianist Nick Manson, drummer John Lewis and 18-year-old multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid, who won three awards in Downbeat magazine's 2012 student jazz
The party's annual tradition of celebrating a guest of honor continues, and this year it is Michael Kocour, director of the jazz studies program at Arizona State University since 2004. He is a solo pianist and accompanist who formerly headed the jazz studies program at Northwestern University in Illinois. His recorded work as a studio musician includes soundtracks to two major motion pictures and numerous television commercials. He has eight works published by Warner Brothers, including original compositions and arrangements for piano. He has been a guest on Marian McPartland's internationally syndicated NPR program "Piano Jazz." An ASU associate professor, he was awarded the Herberger College of Fine Arts Distinguished Teacher Award for the academic year 20042005.
Previous parties have featured performances by stars such as vocalist-pianist Diana Krall and singer Joe Williams; congero Poncho Sanchez; trumpeters Roy Eldridge, Clark Terry and Red Rodney; saxophonists Benny Carter, Zoot Sims and Bud Shank; pianists-vocalists Jay "Hootie" McShann and Dave Frishberg; drummers Bobby Rosengarden and Grady Tate; bassists Milt Hinton and Major Holley; guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli; pianist Dick Hyman; and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans.
Special Thanks to JiA Business Members ASU Kerr Cultural Center 480-596-2660 www.asukerr.com Call-Hold Marketing! - Bruce Collier 214-515-7101 www.call-hold.com Custom Courts, Inc. 602-741-8599 www.customcourtsandtile.com Extreme Decibel Big Band Clark Krueger clark@extremedecibel.com "From The Top" Artist Management Services, Carol Finney Matt Johnson SonoranJazzProject.com McKay Conant Hoover Inc McKay Conant mchinc.com 90th Floor Records - Jan Collier 480-985-2894 www.90thfloorrecords.com Paradise Valley Jazz Party Don Z. Miller w w w .paradisevalleyjazz.com Prestige Cleaners w w w .prestigecleaners.com Quick's Music Store w w w .quicksmusic.com San Tan New s - Geoff Hancock w w w .santansun.com
Scottsdale Center for the Arts Eileen Wilson Dr. Joseph Scherzer Joseph Martin Productions
Tempest Recording Clarke Rigsby www.tempestrecording.com Zonal Music Group - Rick Wall rick@zonalmusicgroup.com
March 201 3 JAZZ CALENDAR Compiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myers, psmyers1@cox.net (Bookings are subject to change w ithout notice; call to confirm)
March 201 3 JAZZ VENUES
** March 8, New Jazz: La Voz de Tres (Mike Eckroth-piano, Jason Ennis7-string guitar Natalia Bernal-vocals), 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.
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Compiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myers psmyers1@cox.net (Bookings are subject to change; call to confirm)
American Legion Post #44, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-941-9053, Swingtime Jazz Quartet, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wed., food, dancing.
March 8, Wynton Marsalis & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, 8 p.m. Fri., $50, $60, $76, Mesa Arts Center, 1 N. Center St., Mesa, 480-644-6500. March 8, " A Night in the '40s" : WWII musical, big band dance, 4-10 p.m. Sat. (dance 7-10 p.m.), Commemorative Air Force Aircraft Museum @ Falcon Field, Mesa, $30 until Dec. 31, $40 at door, all ages, 480-9241940, bigbanddance.com. March 8, Sugar Thieves (Delta blues), 7-9 p.m. Fri., $22 public, $16 members, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 85008, 480-480-8188, dbg.org. March 8-10, Scottsdale Arts Festival, some jazz, Scottsdale Center for the Arts Mall, lawn seating. March 8-10, Jazz-Wine-Blues & Barrel Tasting Festival, Kokopelli Winery & Bistro, 35 Boston St., Chandler. March 9, Blues Blast 2013: 44s, Shaw n Pittman (Calif. bands), Sugar Thieves (AZ Blues Show dow n w inners), Big Nick & The Gila Monsters, Bad New s Blues Band-Tucson), all day, sponsored by Phoenix Blues Society, phoenixblues.org, Margaret T. Hance Park, Phoenix. March 9, Karrin Allyson Quartet w ith Scottsdale Community College Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Main Stage, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.org March 9, Bass Pursuit (Dw ight Kilian-bass, Chris Pena-piano, Rob Mooredrums, Andy Gross-sax), 3 pm, Sat., free, Christ The Lord Lutheran Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd, Carefree, 480-488-2081. March 10, Scottsdale Concert Band: George Gershw in's " Rhapsody in Blue" w / Andrew O'Brien-pianist + " Salute to American Jazz" (arr. Sammy Nestico), "In Memoriam" by Mark Camphouse (dedicated to families in Newtown, Conn.) & "Fanfares and Alleluias" by James Barnes, 3:30 p.m. Sun., free, Saguaro High School Auditorium, 6250 N. 82nd St., Scottsdale, free, scottsdaleconcertband.
Ascension Lutheran Church, 7100 N. Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley, 480-948-6050, Jazz Vespers (Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilianbass, Rob Moore-drums, Richard Parrish-spoken word, Caleb Kilianvisuals), free, 7 p.m. Fri. March 15, 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 Thurstonkeys, Danny Shannon-bass, 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, 480538-8468, 7-11 p.m. nightly, Diane Lee-vocals, Dave Barradic-keys, Felix Sainz-bass, Greg Warner-drums, Sat. March 16, April 6, 20. 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.): March 8, Armand Boatman, Dwight Kilian-bass, Vicki McDermitt-vocalist, Alchemy/CopperWynd Restaurant; March 15, Will Goble Quartet, Sunridge Canyon Golf Club, 13100 N. Sunridge Dr., Fountain Hills 85268, 480-8375100; March 22, Cleo Corcoran Brazilian Bossa Nova Band Alchemy/CopperWynd Restaurant; March 29, Jack Radavich & Friends, Alchemy/CopperWynd Restaurant. Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480-9463004, $5 cover after 8 p.m.: Margo Reed Band, 9 p.m.-midnight Mon. (Reedvocals, Jerry Donato-sax, Joel Robin-keyboard); Greg Warner leads Jazz Experience & Friends, 9 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; Michael Reed & Co., 9 p.m. Sat., March 16. 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.
**March 10, Jazz in AZ Jam Session led by Dave Henning-piano, 6-9 pm. $5, $2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464.
Malee's, 7131 E. Main St. Scottsdale, 85251, 480-947-6042, maleesthaibistro.com, Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Mon.
March 13, Pete Pancrazi-guitar, 11:30 a .m.-1 p.m. Wed., free, Civic Space Concerts, outdoor amphitheater, 424 N. Central Ave., Phoenix.
Mastro's City Hall, 6991 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, 480-941-4700, Andy Margolis-piano.
** March 15, New Jazz: at The Nash: The Stakes (Ben Scolaro-piano, Caleb Veazey-guitar, Jerome Salazar-bass, Kevin Phillips-drums, Beth Jeffress-vocals), 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.
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 Robinkeys; $10 minimum pp; food, dance floor.
March 15, " Songs from My Red Suitcase" : One-Woman Musical Play by Ingrid " Vismaya" Hagelberg, 7-8:45 p.m., Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, 2140 E Broadway Road Tempe 85282, 480-8589100, $15, $10 SCNM students, advance tickets-onewomanplay.eventbrite.com/
Phoenician Resort-J&G Steakhouse, 6000 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale 85251, 480-941-8200, thephoenician.com, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs.: alternating Paul Sherman-solo piano, Felix Sainz-vocals-guitar.
March 15-17, Patti Austin Sings Ella & Duke+ Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Fri-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second Street, Phoenix 85004, 602-262-6225. ** March 17, Jazz in AZ Monthly Party: Judy Roberts & " Chickfest" (vocalists Margo Reed, Nancy Gee, Sherry Roberson, Delphine Cortez, Renee Patrick, Alice Tatum, Carmela Ramirez, Vicki McDermitt, Jan Sandw ich, Blaise Lantana), 3-5 p.m. Sun., hors d'oeuvres, BYOB, $15 public, $12 seniors, $10 JiA members (free, lifetime members, optional donation), $5 students with ID, free under age 12; The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. ** March 17, Jazz in AZ Jam session led by Pete Pancrazi- guitar, $5, $2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. March 17, Bad Cactus Brass Band, noon-1:30 p.m. @ Sunday A'Fair, free, lawn seating (chairs, blankets), Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale 85251, 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts March 19, Dave Brubeck Tribute by Brubeck Brothers Quartet: (Chris Brubeck-trombone-bass, Daniel Brubeck-drums, Mike DeMicco-guitar, Chuck Lamb-piano), 7:30 p.m. Tues., $30 + fees, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822. March 20, Arizona Jazz Big Band, 7:30 pm. Wed., Winfield's @ First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, 7025 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, 480-907-5157 or 480-945-6346, winfieldscafe.com March 20, " Celebrating Women Composers in Jazz" : Pam Morita-vocalspiano, Mary Petrich- sax, Haijung Choi-bass, Aisha Perry-drums, 7-9 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 1601 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-279-2369.
NEW Ragin' Cajun, 8040 E. McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, 480-219-4596, First String hosts Rhythm Street Sessions (Buzz Fowler- harmonica & vocals, Chris Strong-drums, Dominic Therrien-bass, weekly guest), 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 Long-piano-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 Reed-vocals; 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. 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. Thurs., $5 donation, coffee-desserts on sale: March 7, Ken Taylor Quartet; March 14, Jeremy Lappitt Quintet; March 21, Erika Proctor; March 28, David Bernstein; April 4, Michael Powers; April 11, Kari Shaff Quartet; April 18, Chuck Marohnic; April 25, Moio Brothers Trio. Scottsdale Hilton Resort (ballroom), 6333 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85250, info paradisevalleyjazz.com, 480-948-7993: March 23-24, Paradise Valley Jazz Party (36th annual), national-regional musicians: 7-11 p.m. Sat.: Shelly Berg, John Clayton, Akira Tana, Houston Person, Warren VachĂŠ, Bruce Forman, Stan Sorenson, Harry Watters, Joe Corral, Michael Kocour, Beth Lederman; 1-6 p.m. Sun.: same as Sat. plus ASU Jazz Band, Wycliffe Gordon, Dwight Kilian, Chris Finet, Nick Manson, John Lewis, 18-year-old multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid; $100 both days, $55 per session. Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 100th St. south of Shea Blvd., Scottsdale: Mon. March 4, jazz combo led by Dave Friedman-tpt + Paul Wolin-tenor sax, Mark Young-alto sax, Joe Savard-trombone, Ned Kuvinen-keys, Gary Browning-vibes, Don Friedman-guitar, Todd Knowles-bass, Ken Faulanddrums, Ginni Alvey-vocals; (BYOB). Studio, Scottsdale Congregational Church, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, 11 a.m. Sun. live-jazz service.
** March 22, New Jazz: Eric Rasmussen Quartet (Rasmussen-sax, Jacob Lauxman-guitar, Ben Hedquist-bass, Jacob Eary 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 March 23-24, Paradise Valley Jazz Party (36th annual: national-regional musicians: 7-11 p.m. Sat.: Shelly Berg, John Clayton, Akira Tana, Houston Person, Warren VachĂŠ, Bruce Forman, Stan Sorenson, Harry Watters, Joe Corral, Michael Kocour, Beth Lederman; 1-6 p.m. Sun.: same as Sat. plus ASU Jazz Band, Wycliffe Gordon, Dw ight Kilian, Chris Finet, Nick Manson, John Lew is, 18-year-old multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid; $100 both days, $55 per session, Scottsdale Hilton Resort (Sonoran Ballroom), 6333 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85250, info paradisevalleyjazz.com or 480-948-7993. March 23, Dominick Farinacci Quartet, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Studio, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-3502822, lakeshoremusic.org March 24, Beth Lederman's Jazz con Alma, 2-4 p.m. Sun. @ Sunday A'Fair, free, lawn seating (chairs, blankets), Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale 85251, 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts. ** March 24, Jazz in AZ Jam Session led by Ted Sistrunk-bass, 6-9 pm. $5, $2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. March 24, Pieter Meijers-reeds(Calif.) w / 52nd Street Jazz Band, 1-4 p.m. Sun., Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, Arizona Classic Jazz Society event, $10 members, $15 nonmembers, under 18 free, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org March 27, Dmitri Matheny-Stan Sorenson Duo, 11:30 a .m.-1 p.m. Wed., free, Civic Space Concerts, outdoor amphitheater, 424 N. Central Ave., Phoenix.
Talking Stick Resort & Casino, 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 85250, 480850-8606: Orange Sky Lounge, 15th floor, various trios. VFW Post 3513, 7220 E. Wilshire Drive, Scottsdale, 480-941-9849, 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 480-945-6346, winfieldscafe.com, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri., donation, coffee-beverages-desserts on sale: March 8, Fred Forney Quartet; March 15, Mary Petrich and Open Hand (Petrich-sax, Mark Witt-trb, Sean Brogan-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums); Wed. March 20, Arizona Jazz Big Band; March 22, Bass & Face (Dwight Kilian-bass, Vicki McDermittvocals); March 29, Good Friday, no music; April 12, Bass Pursuit (Dwight Kilian-bass, Andrew Gross-sax, Rob Moore-drums). PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY Arizona Biltmore-Wright's Lobby Bar, 2400 N. Missouri, Phoenix 85016, 602-955-6600: Khani Cole Trio, 8-11 p.m. Thurs-Sat. Asbury United Methodist Church (sanctuary), 1601 W. Indian School Road (SW corner 16th Ave.), Phoenix 85015, 602-279-2369: Pam's Jam (Pam Morita-vocals-piano, Dominic Therrien-bass, Luis Morales-drums), first Wed., all ages-levels, $5 donation. 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). Dow ntow n Glendale Jazz Jam @JiveMind, 5754 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale 85301, free parking, info 408-475-5583, 623-931-0235: jazz jam led in March by Pam Morita-keys, Yorman Williams-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums, 7:30-10 p.m. Thurs., $5 cover. Gaslight Inn, 5747 W. Glendale Ave. Glendale 85301, 623-934-5466, gaslightinnaz.com, Joan & John, 7-10 p.m. March 7, $5 cover.
March 28, Maundy Thursday Jazz Communion (Bob Ravenscroftkeyboards, Dw ight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Vicki McDermittvocals, LuAnn Roberson-vocals, Daw n Rolland-vocals, Caleb Kilianvisuals, Richard Parrish-spoken w ord), 7 pm Thurs., free, Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd, Carefree, 480-488-2081.
Jazz for the Soul @ Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church, 14403 N. 75th Ave., Peoria, 623-979-0080, free, 6-8 p.m. Sun.: March 10, Sherry Roberson & Friends; April 14, Tambores (Dom Moio-Joe Garcia); May 12, TBD; June 9, Be Bop Revolution (Armand Boatman-keys, Jerry Donato-sax, Fred Forneytpt, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums).
March 29, Servant Song (Vicki McDermitt-vocals, Daw n Rolland-vocals, LuAnn Roberson-vocals, Chris Pena-keyboards, Dw ight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Caleb Kilian-visuals, Richard Parrish-spoken w ord), 11 am Fri., free, Changing Lives Center, 338 N. 15th Ave, Phoenix, 602-346-3337.
Los Compadres, 2350 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, 602-864-0258, food: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. March. 16, Steve Means-clarinet, Eric Bart-guitar, David Valdivia-keys, Buddy Apfel-bass, Terry Tully-drums.
** March 29, Juini Booth-bass, Andrew Gross-tenor sax, Joe Gallivandrums,7:30-10 pm, $15, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. March 29, SoulScapes (Bob Ravenscroft-keyboards, Dw ight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Richard Parrish-spoken, Caleb Kilian-visuals), 7 pm Fri., free, Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, 1159 N. Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, 480507-0742. March 29, Sergio Mendoza y la Orkesta (Latin-mambo), 7-9 p.m. Fri., $27 public, $21 members, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 85008, 480-480-8188, dbg.org. March 31, SoulScapes (Chris Pena-keyboards, Dw ight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Caleb Kilian-visuals, Richard Parrish-spoken w ord), 11 am Sun., free, Phoenix Rescue Mission, 1801 S. 35th Ave, Phoenix. March 31, Alice Tatum Quartet, noon-1:30 p.m. Sun. @ Sunday A'Fair, free, lawn seating (chairs, blankets), Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale 85251, 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts. April 2, Ron Jean Trio, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tues., Musicians Union Hall, 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix 85006, 602-254-8838; free to union members, $5 nonmembers, $3 students, free for children under 12, part of monthly series celebrating 100th anniversary of Phoenix Federation of Musicians Local 586 AFM; soft drinks-snacks on sale or BYOB; food/wine/beer/spirits available at Tuck Shop, 2245 N. 12th St., Phoenix 85006, 602-354-2980. ** April 3, Fred Forney's Arizona Jazz Masterw orks Orchestra + Hope Morgan-vocals, 7:30 p.m. Wed., $24, $29-reserved, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 480596-2660, jazzinaz.org or asukerr.com April 4-5, " Essentially Ellington Regional Festival (student concerts), free, all day, Mesa Arts Center, 1 N. Center St., Mesa, 480-644-6500 April 5, Snarky Puppy, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Lakeside Room, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.org April 5, Grupo Liberdade (Brazilian-w orld-batucada), 7-9 p.m. Fri., $22 public, $16 members, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 85008, 480-480-8188, dbg.org.
Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-258-0014, 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 Anthony-drums); 9:30 pm third Wed., The Scorpion Decides (Nathan Hubbard-drums-compositions, Jerome Salazar-electric 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. NEW Padre Murphy's, 64338 W. Bell Road, Glendale, 602-547-9406, 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, 602-200-8111, Diana Leevocals, Paul Sherman-keys, Felix Sainz-bass, 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 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, concerts, clinics, monthly Sunday parties. Wigw am, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park 85340, 623.935.3811: Felix Sainz-bass-vocals + Paul Sherman-keys, 7-10 p.m. March 8, Sainz + Beth Lederman, 7-10 p.m. March 29. EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-Mesa-Apache Junction) Asia, 1236 E Baseline Road #102, Mesa 85204, 480-892-0688 asiaaz.com, food: String Theory (Doug Arnold-guitar-vocals, Shawn Manske-bassvocals), 7-10 p.m. third Fri.
April 5-6, Chandler Jazz Festival, free, 20+ bands including: Fri. night, El Chicano from Los Angeles, Energy Trio, Royce Murray Jazz Ensemble, Mason Affair (Los Angeles band); Sat night, Marcos Crego & the Cuban Tribe (7 musicians from Las Vegas); Fri. 4:45-9:30 p.m., 4 bands on main stage + restaurant venues, Jazz Con Alma with Beth Lederman, 6-8 p.m., Fountain Courtyard/San Marcos Resort + after-hours jam session @ Vintage 95, 9 p.m.-midnight (21 and over) hosted by Beth Lederman Trio; Sat. noon-9:30 p.m. -- 2-6:30 p.m., Dixieland bands (Dan Reed Dixieland Band, Sun City Stomperz, 52nd Street Jazz Band), Fountain Courtyard/San Marcos Resort; noon-9:30 p.m., 8 bands on main stage: Willis Junior HS Big Band, Chandler Gilbert Community College Big Jazz Band, Ira Hill, Evan Rees Quartet, Danielle Cooke Trio, Charles Lewis Quintet, Fred Forney Quartet, Keith McKelley Project; 3 p.m. "How Cool Is Jazz" with children receiving jazz kazoos, performing with Bart Salzman Quartet; sidewalk bands (Bobby's Jazz Ensemble, Nu World Jazz Project, Tyler Mount Quartet), restaurant venues (Power Drive, Uno Dos, AZ Vibes, Stan Sorenson Trio, Crawford Brothers Trio, Laurie Fagen Duo, Stephanie King, Desert Dixie); downtown Chandler; $99 room special, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort; more info @ www.chandleraz.gov/jazz. April 5-6, Highland/ASU Jazz Festival, w / Byron Stripling, ASU Concert Jazz Band, ASU Jazz Faculty (Michael Kocour, director), all day Fri.-Sat., Highland High School, 4301 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert 85234, 480-813-0051,.highlandjazz.com 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 Lindy Hop Society, savethearts.org/swing/ Phoenix Blues Society, phoenixblues.org AZWeekly Magazine, azweeklymagazine.com, free
Cafe Greco/Buon Gusto, 440 W. Warner (NE corner Kyrene), Tempe 85284, 480-705-9222, Dave Henning-piano, Pete Gitlin-guitar & Friends, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sat. Dow n Under Wines & Bistro, 1422 W. Warner Road, Gilbert 85233, 480545-4900, downunderwinebar.com, food: String Theory (Doug Arnoldguitar-vocals, Shawn Manske-bass-vocals), 7-10 p.m. Fri. March 22. D'vine Bistro Chandler, 3990 S. Alma School Road, Chandler (NW corner Alma School & Ocotillo), Chandler, 480-782-5550, dvinebistro.com, AebiCoulson 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, 480-5391079, 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. March 10, April 14; Vandal-Hancock Duo (Matt Vandal-Devon Hancock-jazz guitars), 6-9 p.m. Sun. March 24, April 21. Lone Butte Casino (Verona Chophouse), 1077 S. Kyrene Road, Gila River Reservation, (Kyrene exit from I-10 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 RobinDelphine Cortez. Mad Hatter Brew pub (formerly Dave's Electric) 502 S. College, Tempe, 480-967-5353 7-9 p.m. Tues.: March 12, Bass & Face-Dwight Kilian-Vicki McDermitt; March 19, Joel Robin combo; March 26, Nicole Pesce-Jerry Donato; April 2, Stan Sorenson; April 9, Felix Sainz Group; April 16, Joel Robin Combo; 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 combo; June 11, Joel Robin combo; June 18, Stu Siefer Trio; jamnjazzproductions.com, 480-966-0812.
NEW Olive Branch, 3231 S. Mill Ave, (@ Southern), Tempe 85282, 480-9669829, First String hosts blues-jazz jam sessions (all-ages), 1 p.m. open mic, 3 p.m. jam, led by Buzz Fowler- vocals-harmonica, Jonathan Varovocals-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, 480-821-2949, 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, 480-844-7437, Cheryl's Mardi Gras Jazz Band (Cheryl Thurston-piano, Gary Church-tpt, Joe Hopkinsclarinet, 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), 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 Hopkinsclarinet, Dick Obermiller-bass, Roy Calhoun-drums), 5-7:30 p.m. Wed. Robbie Fox's Public House (west patio), 640 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-6426442: 3-6:30 p.m. Sat., various; food. San Marcos Crow ne Plaza Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480812-0900, SanMarcosResort.com: AJ's Restaurant: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. brunch; Joe Hopkins Trio; 6-9 pm Sat. March 2, Laurie Fagen-vocals, Richard Johnson-piano. Xtreme Bean Coffee Shop, SW corner Southern & McClintock, Tempe, 480820-0333, 7-10 p.m. Mon., Jack Wells & Friends (ragtime, boogie, standards, jam-singers/seniors welcome).
AROUND AZ
AROUND AZ
FLAGSTAFF
TUCSON
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.
Bluefin, 7053 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson 85704, 520-531-8500: George Howard Duo, 7-10 p.m. Fri.
PAYSON
Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant, 198 W. Cushing St., Tucson 85701,520-622-7984. Cushing Jazz Quartet (Jeff Lewis-sax, Ed Deluciaguitar, Rob Boone-piano, Jack Wood-bass), 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sat.
Ayothaya Thai Cafe, 404 Highway 260, Payson, 928-474-1112, Payson Jazz Trio; Bob Smolenski-piano, Mike Buskirk-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums; 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., March 1-2 and Thurs.-Fri. March 28-29, info & rsvpgerry-reynolds@hotmail.com, 602-619-3355. Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson, 2 p.m. Sun. March 10, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Lew Turano-piano, Steve Douglasbass, Gerry Reynolds-drums; $5 donation, info 602-619-3355 or gerryreynolds@hotmail.com PRESCOTT Prescott Resort, 1500 E. State Rte 69, Prescott 86301, 928-776-1666, Rosemary Chavez, March 16.
Café Passé, 415 N. Fourth Ave., Tucson 85705, 520-624-4411, Glen Gross Quartet (Gross-trumpet-flugelhorn, Malik Alkabir-tenor sax, John Einweckkeyboards, Lali Smith-vocals, Roscoe Freund-drums), 7-10 p.m. Wed.; Jeff Grubic-sax, Naïm Amor-guitar, 8-10 p.m. Thurs. Fire + Spice @ Sheraton Tucson, 5151 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, 520-3236262, Arizona Roadrunners, 6-9 p.m. Tues. Kingfisher, 2564 E. Grant Road, Tucson, 520-323-7739: various, 9 p.m.midnight Sat.
SEDONA
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.
Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: Les Czimber-piano, 7-10 p.m. Fri., Sat (+ Jerome Salazar-bass-Fri., Chad Colebass-Sat.); Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 7-10 p.m. Tues.-Wed.-Thurs.
Old Pueblo Grill, 60 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, 520-326-6000 Pete Swandrums, Grant Cherry-piano, Scott Black-bass, trio hosts jam session, 7-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
Desert Flour Bakery Bistro, 6646 State Route 179, Sedona, 928-284-4633, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, David Vincent Millspiano, 6-8:30 p.m., March 21.
Sullivan's Steakhouse, 1785 E. River Rd., Tucson 85718, John Einweck Band, 6-10 p.m. Fri.; Larry Loud-piano, 6-10 p.m. Sun.
Marketplace Café, 6645 SR179, Outlet Mall, Sedona, 928-2845478,pcsedona.com: RosemaryChavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, David Vincent Mills-keys, 6-9 p.m., Sat. March 9. Radisson Poco Diablo Resort, 1752 Hwy179k Sedona, 928-282-7333, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, David Vincent Mills-keys, 5-7 p.m. Fri. March 22 Reds @ Sedona Rouge, 2250 SR 89A, West Sedona, 928-203-4111, Rosemary Chavez-vocals-piano, 6-9 p.m. March 8, 23. Sedona Hilton (lounge), 90 Ridge Trail, Sedona 86351, Steve Sandnerpiano-vocals, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sat.
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: Pete Pancrazi, March 14; High Society Jazz Band (San Diego), March 21; Border Town Big Band, March 28; Garrett Ortego, April 4; Jason & Elle, April 11; high school bands night, April 18; Yuma Jazz Company Quintet, April 25
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