Volume XXXIV Number 7 August 2013
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A nonprofit 501 (c)(3)
organization
P.O. Box 2913
Scottsdale, AZ 85252-2913
Phone: (602)765-0464.
Email: [email protected].
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
Fred Wilson
Associate Directors:
Steve Conrad
Gary Doyle
Herb Ely
Keith Kelly
Dan Konzen
Jeff Libman
Jen Rogers
Karen Scates
Duncan Stoutner
Executive Director:
Joel Robin Goldenthal
(602) 750-7045
[email protected]
Assistant Director:
Joan Leard
(480) 947-6119
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Jazz Notes Editor:
Joel R. Goldenthal
Contributing Writers:
Patricia Myers
Joel Goldenthal
Jazz Notes is published by
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THE NASH
Jazz Happens Here!
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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.
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Now showing.....
"Summertime and the livin' is easy"
On display through the end of August, this show features 15 talented local artists:
Amatullah Abdelkereem
Lillian Barker
Sandy Duckett
Elena Eros
Gayle Hoeper
Tom Marrs
Peter Martori
Cynthia Millikin
Jenny Plowman
Ila Ross
Lanie Smith
Amanda Szopinski
Carmen Timm
Hewlaine von Bretzel
Watch for the next call to artists to be posted soon at www.thenash.org.
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Sunday, August 18, 3-5 pm
Jazz in AZ monthly party @ The Nash
Pete Gitlin presents
Dave Ihlenfeld's NuWrld Jazz Project
Guitarist Pete Gitlin, who has performed at well-attended Jazz in AZ parties for the past 4 summers, is changing things up for his first appearance at The Nash Sunday, August 18th. He will be presenting Dave Ihlenfeld's NuWrld Jazz Project. The NuWrld Jazz Project plays original fusion jazz that is influenced by both the masters of swing and bebop, and exponents of contemporary jazz. Joining Pete on guitar and Dave on keyboards will be John Willis on bass, Ken Hales on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Andy Ziker on drums. As with Pete's last few performances at Jazz in AZ events, you can expect special guest appearances.
CLICK HERE to purchase advance tickets.
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Aug. 6, Jack Radavich-bass, Clint Strong-guitar, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tues., donation, Phoenix Musicians Union Hall, 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix, 602-254-8838.
Aug. 6, John Pizzarelli-guitar-vocals, Jessica Molaskey-vocals, 7 and 9 p.m. Tues, $34.50-$42.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000,
Aug. 6, Bruce Gates' Jazz Consortium Big Band (music of The White House Dance Orchestra), 8:30-11 pm Tues., $12 advance, $15 door, AZ Lindy Hop Society dance (7:30 p.m., lesson from Steve Conrad), Fat Cat Ballroom, 3131 E. Thunderbird Road #33, Phoenix 85032, 602-324-7119.
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photo by Diane Banyai
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** Aug. 9, Catch a Rising Star: Holly Pyle-vocals, Chris Pe�a-piano, Will Goble-bass, Micah Hummel-drums; 7:30-10 p.m. Fri., $15 /$12 seniors//JiA members, $8 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
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** Aug. 10, Mainstream Jazz: Chris Pe�a Trio, 7:30-10 p.m. Sat., $15 /$12 seniors 60+ & JiA members/$8 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Aug. 10, Jack Radavich-bass, Clint Strong-guitar (L.A.), Nick Manson-piano, Jerry Donato-tenor sax, 6-9 p.m. Sat., Fired Up Grill, 7131 E. Ray Road @ Casa Paloma Shopping Center, via I-10 & Ray Road), Chandler, ** RSVP to assure seating, 480-940-4040.
Aug. 10, Prescott Summit All Stars + Renee Patrick-vocals: "Howlin' at the Highlands" series, 7- 9:30 p.m. Sat., $20, $15 each in series of four, Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 Walker Road, Prescott, Prescottjazz.org
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** Aug. 11, Jam Session: house band led by Beth Lederman-piano, 6-9 p.m. Sun., $5, $2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Aug. 13, "Arizona Acoustic Blues": Hans Olson, Chuck Hall, Nina Curri, Jimmy Pines & Washboard Jere, Dirt Music Express, Leon J, Paris James, 7 p.m. Tues., $17.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org
 ** Aug. 15, Summer Latin Jazz Salsa at The Nash: Carmela y Mas (Carmela Ramirez-vocals, Abel Valentino-vocals-percussion, Rebecca Kennell-trumpet, Steven Von Wald-sax, Haijung Choi-bass, Claudia Bloom-piano, Mark Winans-percussion), 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs., $10, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464
Aug. 15, Stanley Jordan-solo guitar, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., $27.50, $34.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org
Aug. 15, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band (14-piece), 7:30 p.m. Thurs., $45, $55, $75, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 85201, 480-644-6500.
 ** Aug. 16, Catch a Rising Star: Gabe Hall-Rodriguez-piano/organ/vocals, Alex Young-alto sax, Larry Gast-guitar, Robbie Carrillo-drums, and Ketih Kelly-sax, 7:30-10:00 p.m. Fri., $10 general/$5 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464
Aug. 16, Dmitri Matheny Group + Clairdee-vocals (Matheny-flugelhorn, Andrew Gross-tenor sax, Nick Manson-piano, Ted Sistrunk-bass, John Lewis-drums), 7:30 p.m. Fri., free, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler 85225, 480-782-2680, chandlercenter.org
** Aug. 17, Mainstream Jazz: Andrew Gross-tenor sax, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Ted Sistrunk-bass, and Rob Moore -drums, 7:30-10 p.m. Sat., $15 /$12 seniors 60+ & JiA members/$8 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
 **Aug. 18, Pete Gitlin presents Dave Ihlenfeld's NuWrld Jazz (Gitlin-guitar, Ihlenfeld-keyboards, John Willis-bass, Ken Hales-tpt-flugelhorn, Andy Ziker-drums, Jazz in AZ monthly party, 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, limited seating/advance purchase recommended @ thenash.org, 602-795-0464; The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004.
** August 18, Jam Session: house band leader Pete Pancrazi-guitar, 6-9 p.m. Sun., $5/$2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
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Aug. 18, Dmitri Matheny Group (Matheny-flugelhorn, Andrew Gross-tenor sax, Nick Manson-piano, Ted Sistrunk-bass, John Lewis-drums), 3 p.m. Sun., $10, Sedona Jazz at the Church, 2895 State Route 179, Sedona 86336, 928-282-7366, episcopalnet.org/DBS/Sedona/jazz/
Aug. 20, Swing Shift Big Band (of Prescott Summit Jazz), 6:30-9:30 pm Tues., free, Courthouse Square, Prescott, prescottjazz.com.
 ** Aug. 23, Contemporary Jazz: Open Hand (Mary Petrich-tenor sax, Mark Witt-trombone, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Sean Brogan-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums), 7:30-10 p.m. Fri., $10, $5 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Aug. 23-25, Prescott Jazz Summit, Prescott AZ, multiple events, various prices: Fri. Aug. 23, noon-1 pm, opening concert Courthouse Plaza, free; 6-7 pm, "Meet the Musicians" reception, Eagles Nest Lounge at Prescott Resort; 7:30-10 pm: concert, Granite Mountain Room at Prescott Resort; Sat. Aug. 24, 1 -3:30 pm Concert with dancing, Elks Opera House; 7:30-10 pm, Gala Big Band Concert, Ruth Street Theater, Prescott High School; Sun. Aug. 25, 10 am-1 pm jazz brunch-concert, Hassayampa Inn (must reserve by Aug. 22); 1:30-3 pm concert, Marina Room, Hassayampa Inn; 6:30- pm jam session (reservations advised, dinner optional), Murphy's Restaurant, 928- 445-4044; tickets/info:prescottjazz.com
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** Aug. 24, Mainstream Jazz: Eric Rasmussen Quartet (Eric Rasmussen-alto sax, Bryon Ruth-tenor sax, Will Goble-bass, Dom Moio-drums), 7:30-10 p.m. Sat., $15 /$12 seniors 60+ & JiA members/$8 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
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** Aug. 25, Jam Session: house band led by Jeff Libman-guitar, 6-9 p.m., Sun., $5/$2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** Aug. 30, Contemporary Jazz: Will Goble Trio (Will Goble-bass, Chris Pe�a-piano, Jonathan Starks-drums), 7:30-10 p.m. Fri., $10/$5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** Aug. 31, Mainstream Jazz: Andrew Gross, 7:30-10 pm Sat., $15 /$12 seniors 60+ & JiA members/$8 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Sept. 1, Sylvan Street (septet), 7 p.m. Sun., Tucson Jazz Society's summer series, advance $25 TJS members, $30 public; at door: $30 members, $35 public, $15 students with ID, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive, Tucson 85750, 800-235-6397, loewshotels.com/en/Ventana-Canyon-Resort
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** Sept. 8, Charles Lewis 80th Birthday Celebration/Woodshed Session (musicians invited to participate), 3:30-5:45 p.m. Sun., free, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
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(Bookings are subject to change; call to confirm)
SCOTTSDALE-FOUNTAIN HILLS-PV
All American Sports Grill, 16872 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, 480-816-4625: Bad Cactus Brass Band, 8:30-11:30 pm Fri. Aug. 23.
American Legion Post #44, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-941-9053, Swingtime Jazz Quartet, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wed., food, dancing.
Bobby's Restaurant & Jazz Lounge, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, 480-556-0770, various nightly.
Chances on Sixth, 7570 E. Sixth Ave (corner of Miller Road), Scottsdale, 480-994-4338,
Joe Hopkins Quintet (Hopkins-clarinet, Cheryl Thurston-keys, Danny Shannon-bass, Caesar Rob-drums), New Orleans-style jazz + jammers, 5-9 p.m. Sun., food, dancing.
Eddie V's, 5323 N. Scottsdale Road (@ Kierland Blvd.,Scottsdale Quarter), Scottsdale, 480-730-4800, eddiev.com, live jazz nightly, including Renee Patrick Quartet, 7-11 p.m. Wed. Aug. 31 (Patrick-vocals, David Baradic-piano, Mike King-bass, Greg Warner-drums); Diana Lee Combo some Sat.
NEW 5 & Diner, 9069 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale 85250, 7-10 p.m. third Friday "sock hop," live band, free.
Hacienda's Mexican Grill, 32527 N Scottsdale Rd. (The Summit), Scottsdale 85266, 480-488-7439: 7-9 p.m. Fri., Vinyl Jazz (teen octet: Joe Allie-guitar, Emily Clocksin-alto sax, Michael Gregoire-bass guitar-alto sax-tenor sax; also Scot Madison Quiggle-piano, Courtney Schrade-bass trombone, Jacob Smith-drums, Daniel Vogt-trumpet-bass guitar, Stephen White-trumpet; youth jazz combo).
Jazz in the Hills, (monthly during summer), Alchemy Restaurant @ CopperWynd Resort, 13225 N. Eagle Ridge Drive (north off Shea at Palisades, turn left on Eagle Ridge), Fountain Hills 85268, 480-333-1880, 480-788-5290, jazzinthehills.org, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.: Aug. 24, Jerry Donato-tenor sax; Ryan Anthony-drums, Todd Johnson-bass, Armand Boatman-piano; Sept. 21, Armand Boatman's Bebop Revolution (Fred Forney-tpt, Jerry Donato-tenor saxophone, Dwight Kilian-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums, Armand Boatman-piano).
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.
Malee's, 7131 E. Main St. Scottsdale, 85251, 480-947-6042, maleesthaibistro.com, Felix Sainz-guitar-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Mon.
Mastro's City Hall, 6991 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, 480-941-4700, Andy Margolis-piano.
Montelucia Prado-MBar, 4949 E. Lincoln Dr. Scottsdale, 888-627-3010, montelucia.com, various, contact for info.
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.
Remington's, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253, 480-951-5101: Aug. schedule: 3:30-8 p.m. Mon., Rags Allen-piano-vocals; 6:30-11 p.m. Tues. & Thurs., Danny Long-piano-vocals; 6-9 p.m. Wed., Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano, Cleve Huff-drums, also 7-10 p.m. Fri.; 4-6:30 p.m. Thurs. Rags Allen; 7-10 p.m. Sat., Guy Pennacchio-vocals.
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: Aug. 1, Nicole Pesce Quartet; Aug. 8, Doublers Collective; Aug. 15, Dmitri Matheny Group; Aug. 22, Yorman Williams & Friends; Aug. 29, Rick Benavidez Quartet.
Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 100th St. south of Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, 7-9 p.m. first Mon, on break until Oct., BYOB: 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 Fauland-drums, Ginni Alvey-vocals.
Sevens Bistro, 7707 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale 85250, 480-361-2437, food: Royce Murray-organ, Jermaine Lockhart-sax, 6-9 p.m. occasional Sat.
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, 480-850-7777: Orange Sky Lounge, 15th floor, various trios including 6 p.m. Wed., Rebecca-vocals, Felix Sainz-bass; Thurs. & Sun., Swingtips.
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., on summer break.
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PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY
Birt's Bistro, 16752 N. Greasewood St., Surprise, 623-584-0065: Vinyl Jazz (teen octet: 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), 5-6:30 p.m. Wed. Aug. 7.
Elevate Coffee Company, 2530 W. Happy Valley Road, Ste. 1273, Phoenix, Vinyl Jazz (teen combo led by Joe Allie-guitar, Emily Clocksin-alto sax + Michael Gregoire-bass guitar-alto sax-tenor sax + Courtney Schrade-trombone, Jacob Smith-drums, Daniel Vogt-trumpet-bass guitar, Stephen White-trumpet), 7-9 p.m. Sat. Aug. 10.
NEW 5 & Diner, 5220 N. 16th Street, Phoenix 85016, 7-10 p.m., free, first Friday "sock hop," Dirty Dice Band (rockabilly).
Carly's Bistro, 128 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, 602-262-2759: 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, rear entrance, free parking, $5 cover, info 408-475-5583, 623-931-0235: all-ages jazz jam, 7:30-10 p.m. Thurs.: Aug led by New Wrecking Crew (Shea Marshall-keys, Bob Lashier-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums (exc. Aug.1, Erik Teichman-drums).
Jazz for the Soul @ Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church, 14403 N. 75th Ave., Peoria, 623-979-0080, on summer break.
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).
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, 602-547-9406, 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.
NEW The Australian AZ (formerly R.T. O'Sullivan's), 5830 W. Bell Road, Glendale, 602-938-5300, Extreme Decibel Big Band, 7 p.m. Mon. through Aug.
St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-200-8111, Diana Lee-vocals, Paul Sherman-keys, Felix Sainz-bass, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 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, third Sunday Jazz in AZ parties; BYOB.
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EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-Mesa-Apache Junction)
Asia, 1236 E. Baseline Road #102 (NE corner Stapley), Mesa 85204, 480-892-0688 asiaaz.com, food, Renee Patrick some weekends, call for info.
Bourbon Street Bar and Bar-b-q, Gilbert Road and Chandler Heights Blvd., Chandler, Cheryl Thurston-piano, Gary Church-tpt-guitar, 8-11 p.m. Fri., call to confirm.
Fired Up Grill, 7131 E. Ray Road @ 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
Il Vinaio, 270 W. Main St., Mesa 85201, 480-649-6476, Michael Powers-guitar (Seattle), Sat. Sept. 14, info 480-649-6476.
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, 1st-3rd Sun.; Joel Robin-Delphine Cortez, 2nd-4th Sun.
Olive Branch, 3231 S. Mill Ave. (@ Southern), Tempe 85282, 480-966-9829, Buzz Fowler & First String hosts blues-jazz jam sessions (all-ages), door open @ noon, 1 p.m. open mic followed by jazz-blues jam led by Buzz Fowler-vocals-harmonica, 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, 480-821-2949, John Knowlton Trio (Knowlton-guitar, Dave Wilson-piano, 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 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.
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 Obermiller-bass, Roy Calhoun-drums), 5-7:30 p.m. Wed.
Sleepy Dog Pub & Bistro, 1451 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480-963-1805, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch, Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duo + Jimmy Nistico-sax, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
NEW Speakeasy Saloon and Grill, 7450 W. Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85226 (east of I-10, north side), Bootlegger's Ball, 8 p.m.-midnight Wed., live music, wood dance floor, no cover.
Xtreme Bean Coffee Shop, SW corner Southern & McClintock, Tempe, 480-820-0333, 7-10 p.m. Mon., Jack Wells & Friends (ragtime, boogie, standards, jam singers/seniors welcome).
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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, 928-474-1112, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Aug. 23-24, Payson Jazz Trio (Bob Smolenski-piano, Mike Buskirk-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums), info [email protected] or 602-619-3355.
Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson, 2 p.m. Sun., $5 donation: Aug. 11, Dr. Jass & the Heartbeats (Dixieland sextet-Dr. Claudio Zamorano-cornet-vocals, Dale Knighton-banjo, Suzanne Knighton-bass-vocals, Hawkeye Mathews-clarinet, Gerry Reynolds-drums); $5 donation, info 602-619-3355 or [email protected].
Journigan House Restaurant, 400 W. Main St., Payson, 6-9 p.m. Sat. Aug. 10, Dr. Jass & the Heartbeats (Dixieland jazz), no cover; info [email protected].
PRESCOTT
El Gato Azul (patio), 316 W. Goodwin, Prescott, 928-445-1070, elgatoazulprescott.com, Bob Shimuzu Presents: Aug. 7, Bob Shimizu Quartet; Aug. 21, Marion Meadows; Aug. 22, Mel Brown & Friends.
SEDONA
Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: Les Czimber-piano, Bryan Sinclair-bass, 7-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
Sound Bites Grill, 101 Hwy 89A, Ste F 29 (Hyatt Pinon Point Center, uptown Sedona), 928-282-2713, soundbitesgrille.com, 6-9 pm Thurs. Aug. 29: Flor de Bee (Susannah Martin-vocals-percussion, Vincent Z-vocals-guitar).
TUCSON
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.
Dante's Fire, 2526 E. Grant Road, Tucson 85719, 520-622-7984 Tony Frank-trumpet & vocals, Sly Slipetsky-keys, Steve Harris-bass, 8-11 p.m. Thurs.
Elliot's, 135 E. Congress St., Tucson 85701, Jazz Guild Jam, Tony Frank-trumpet, Daniel "Sly" Slipetsky-keys, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Mon.
El Con Club, Randolph Golf Course Complex 600 S. Alvernon, Tucson, call for info.
Fini's Landing, 5689 N. Swan Road, Arizona 85718, Tony Frank-trpt-vocals, Daniel "Sly" Slipetsky-keys, Rick Shosie-bass.
Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St., Tucson 85701, Hot Club of Tucson (Matt Mitchell-acoustic guitar, Nick Coventry-violin, Evan Dain-acoustic bass) 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sun.
Jasper Neighborhood Restaurant and Bar, 2959 N. Swan Rd, Tucson 85712, NoethenButJazz Quartet (Cass Preston-trumpet-vocals, Mark Noethen-keys, Lanny Webb-bass, Gil Rodriguez-drums), call for dates
McMahon's, 7000 N. Resort Drive, Tucson 85750, Cascade Lounge. Doug Martin-piano, Mike Levy-bass, 5:30-8 p.m. Fri.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive, Tucson 85750, Cascade Lounge. Doug Martin-piano, Mike Levy-bass, 5:30-8 p.m. Fri.
Old Pueblo Grill, 60 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, 520-326-6000 Pete Swan-drums, Grant Cherry-piano, Scott Black-bass, 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 Loud-piano, 6-10 p.m. Sun.
YUMA
Lutes Casino, 221 S Main St., Yuma, 928-782-2192, 7-9 p.m. Fri., Lutes Summer Jazz Series: Aug. 9, Jason & Elle, Aug. 30, Yuma Jazz Company.
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