Volume XXXIV Number 9 Nov/Dec 2013
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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, show- casing 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.
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The Nash is named
"BEST JAZZ JOINT 2013"
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This has been an exciting time at The Nash! Having just celebrated our first anniversary, the New Times has honored this venue with the Best of Phoenix award for "Best Jazz Joint - 2013."
Needless to say, we are taking this new designation as proof that our mission to present quality live jazz performances is valued and supported by the community. And this is only the beginning!
CLICK HERE to read the New Times article.
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The call is out to artists to apply for the
"Feelin' Good"
exhibit to show
Dec. 1, 2013
through Jan. 2014
The Nash
is located in the heart of the Roosevelt Row arts district. An exceptional art space, rotating juried art shows as well as participation in First Friday and Third Friday art walks bring thousands of visitors to this venue.
Many thanks to the artists whose beautiful works have been displayed in the various art shows at The Nash, including those currently on display through the end of November in the "Improvisation" show, as follows:
Elizabeth Bayham
Julie Frye
Devny Hirschi
Bettie Lake
Christina McNearney
Bill Manson
Marina Rynning
Amanda Szopinski
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A nonprofit 501 (c)(3)
organization:
Jazz in Arizona
P.O. Box 2913
Scottsdale, AZ 85252-2913
Phone: (602)765-0464
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jazzinaz.org
celebrates the rich tradition and ongoing innovation of jazz by presenting quality live performances, providing unique educational programs, and building an inclusive jazz community in the greater Phoenix area and beyond.
* PERFORMANCE
* EDUCATION
* COMMUNITY
Jazz In AZ Board Members:
Susan Dwyer, president
Jeff Libman, vice president
Peter Keane, treasurer
Lorene Ely, secretary
Beth Dore
Debbi Foshee
Dennis Rowland
Stu Siefer
Fred Wilson
Associate Directors:
Barbie Baugh
Steve Conrad
John Cowan
Marcia Cowan
Gary Doyle
Herb Ely
Larry Goldstein
Danny Hoover
Keith Kelly
Jeff Libman
Jen Rogers
Executive Director:
Joel Robin Goldenthal
(602) 750-7045
[email protected]
Assistant Director:
Joan Leard
(480) 947-6119
[email protected]
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 [email protected]
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Special Thanks to JiA Business Members
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Susan Dwyer
and Lewis Nash
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President's Message
by Susan Dwyer
As the newly-elected president of Jazz in Arizona, I am honored and look forward to serving an organization with such a superb 37-year history as well as extraordinary recent growth. It is nothing short of amazing what has transpired in our first year's operation of The Nash, our own performance and education center. With the help of our members, volunteers, board, sponsors and angels, we are continuing to build an incredibly diverse community of jazz musicians, students, educators and audiences that thrive on the joy of jazz music.
From October 10th through 13th, we celebrated the First Anniversary of The Nash...and what a celebration it was, with musical performances featuring jazz luminaries Randy Brecker, Javon Jackson, George Cables, George Mraz and Lewis Nash. We had an incredible house party with the Lewis Nash Trio; 2 concerts with the quintet at The Nash; an awesome tribute concert to 5 great pianists we lost this past year, featuring Charles Lewis, Beth Lederman and Mike Kocour; and a Sunday brunch with the Bad Cactus Brass Band and Cajun food to top it off. In particular, this celebration was made possible through the generosity of our new community partner, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Stu and Nancy Seifer and JAMN Jazz; KJZZ; Lakeshore Music; The Downtown Hyatt Regency; our 14 patrons; plus our 22 amazing volunteers who worked more than 145 hours over those 4 days.
Most exciting of all is the number of new friends and supporters encountered over the course of these celebrations, including jazz impresario and Newport Jazz Festival founder, George Wein, who made a generous donation to The Nash. This speaks volumes for the reputation we are building from coast to coast as a new model for jazz performance and education with a unique ability to engage a diverse community--especially young musicians and audiences.
My personal commitment is to spreading the word about The Nash throughout the business, education and arts communities. I hope to continue to foster collaborations and enhance those we have with ASU, the Maricopa Community Colleges, Arizona School of the Arts, Phoenix Center for The Arts, KJZZ, Spot 127, MIM, Illinois Jacquet Foundation, Lakeshore Music and many more.
Please continue to check out the incredibly robust and growing calendar of performances coming up at The Nash at thenash.org. PLUS individual jazz lessons are about to launch at The Nash, instructed by many of the top jazz educators in the State. You'll also find information on lessons, art shows, and other educational programs on The Nash website.
I look forward to your continued support for Jazz in AZ/The Nash as we continue to write a brilliant chapter in the future of jazz in our State and beyond. Please also feel free to contact me to share your thoughts and suggestions about our future.
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Alice Tatum
returns for Jazz in AZ monthly party @ The Nash
Sunday, November 17, 3-5 pm
Alice Tatum-vocals, Jerry Donato-sax, Rachael Gold-piano,
Bob Lashier-bass and Perry Senn-drums
Alice Tatum is an award-winning and critically acclaimed singer who has been a fixture on the Phoenix music scene for 30 years. Alice has extraordinary stage presence and a voice to match, characterized by exceptional range and emotion. While Alice may be better known for her contemporary repertoire, jazz is clearly her first love, which is evident in her memorable interpretations of jazz standards.
As a performer, Alice has shared the stage with greats such as Michael McDonald, Tom Scott, The Righteous Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Alice Cooper and Nancy Wilson. She has also worked with noted producer Don Costa, as well as entertainers Flip Wilson, Paul Anka and Merv Griffin. Alice's voice has been heard on numerous national commercials and on film, as well as on her own three CD projects.
-Joel Goldenthal
Admission: $15 general, $12 seniors 60+, $10 JiA members (free, lifetime members), $5 students with ID, free under age 12
B.Y.O.B. Advance purchase advised. CLICK HERE to buy tickets.
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Nov. 2013
By Patricia Myers
Those who doubt the future of jazz simply need to listen to the big bands of Young Sounds of Arizona, and become aware of other local and international news of young jazz musicians.
Locally, the Phoenix Musicians Union Local 586 AFM allocates scholarship funds to Young Sounds of Arizona, the youth honor band (audition-selected members) established in 1971 and subsequently supported by the union.
A new YSA scholarship to honor drummer-band leader Dave Cook, who died in August, will be launched at a celebration of life from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, presented by his daughters, Davanna and Dayna in Kottner Hall at the Union headquarters in east Phoenix. All jazz musicians are invited to perform in a lineup that at this writing includes Papa John DeFrancsco on B3 organ, Big Jim Henry on trumpet-flugelhorn and Paul Anderson on sax. Contributions to all YSA scholarships may be mailed to the union, 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix 85006.
For other student musicians, the third annual Tom Miles Scholarship benefit in September added enough funds to designate it as an endowed scholarship at Mesa Community College. The event was organized by Jerry Donato and Doug Robinson, and hosted by David Valdivia, owner of Los Compadres. An enthusiastic audience heard three bands led by Valdivia, Auggie Mendoza and Jack Radavich. A trombone scholarship at MCC that memorializes the legendary trombonist Al Grey was established in 2000 by Don Miller and the Paradise Valley Jazz Party. The Nadine Jansen Scholarship also is designated for Young Sounds, funds still to be awarded.
On the national scene, Melissa Aldana made history in
September by becoming the first female instrumentalist to win the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The 24-year-old tenor saxophonist took home the $25,000 scholarship and guaranteed contract with Concord Records. Aldana, who was raised in Chile, has released two albums on the Inner Circle label, was a second-generation contestant: Her father, Marco Aldana, participated in the 1991 competition.
The 2013 saxophone judging panel consisted of Branford Marsalis, Jane Ira Bloom, Jimmy Heath, Wayne Shorter and Bobby Watson. Past winners of the Monk competition include vocalist Gretchen Parlato, who performed in September as part of the ongoing Lakeshore Music series at the Tempe Center for the Arts.
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Buzzline: The local scene is bustling with new venues and added nights, as the fall-winter season shifts into high gear.
First item: Three longtime Valley favorites have been booked at OC Seven at the Scottsdale Resort and Athletic Club, on Indian Bend near Hayden Road. This venue has a dance floor, low stage and restaurant menu. Owner Bob Hing chose Danny Long to perform from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 1 and 8. On Saturdays in December, vocalist Margo Reed will perform 6:30-9:30 p.m. with pianist-vocalist Judy Roberts. Other November weeks will feature vocalist Alice Tatum with pianist Rachael Gold on Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturdays, Nov. 23 & 30, also the Jan Sandwich Duo on Friday, Nov. 9 and 16.
The Reed-Roberts duo will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Sundays at Kazimierz World Wine Bar in downtown Scottsdale, formerly the site of Jazz in AZ monthly parties. Roberts and vocalist Renee Patrick have returned to Malee's on Main from 6-9 p.m. Mondays, and also will perform together in the lounge of Sassi restaurant in north Scottsdale from 6-9:30 p.m. Fridays (except Nov. 15), and also New Year's Eve, Dec. 31. Beth Lederman will play solo piano at Sassi from 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday Nov. 2 and Dec. 7.
Roberts also now performs 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at L'Amore Restaurant and Bar on Lincoln Drive in east Phoenix. She also will perform with saxophonist Tony Vacca from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 5 for the resumed weekly Tuesday series at the Mad Hatter Brewpub in Tempe, presented by Stu Siefer.
Second item: Danny Long also performs weekly at Marcello's Pasta Grill in south Tempe from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, joined by his daughter, Trish Longo Dwyer, on scatting duets, plus his brother, Peter Longo, on electric bass.
Third item: A special new venue marks a rebirth on the original site of the legendary Century Sky Room that now is Caf� Eleven Forty (per its location at 1140 E. Washington Street.). The Raul Yanez Trio performs 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays, with other bands on Saturdays. The restaurant owned by Teaseman Spencer has a cozy feel with comfortable seating and a diverse menu. One odd element is that it has only a men's restroom, with the women's facility across the patio at the former Bobby C's/Century Pub, which has been restyled with a dance floor and DJ music. (See Venues listing in this issue for details.)
Thelonious Monk competition winner Melissa Aldana will be among the 19 musicians performing March 21-23 for the 37th annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party, produced for the 37th consecutive year by Don Miller, one of nine Jazz in AZ founders and a past president. The other 18 musicians are Claudio Roditi and Lou Soloff, trumpets; Bill Easley and Jerry Donato, saxophones; Wycliffe Gordon, trombone; Bruce Forman, guitar-vocals; Roger Kellaway, Bill Cunliffe, Armand Boatman and Michael Kocour, piano; Nicki Parrott, Rodney Whitaker, Tom Wakeling, bass; Lewis Nash, Herlin Riley, Jacob Eary and Pete Swan, drums; and Melissa Morgan, Bay area vocalist.
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Jazz News: The Phoenix Musicians Union is extending its 2012 Centennial Year live-music events, which are open to the public at 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix 85005 (602-245-8838). Members Jerry Donato and Jack Radavich teamed up to organize concerts on Nov. 3, 5, 10 and 24 that will include two top-name tenor saxophonists, Pete Christlieb of Los Angeles and John Tendy from New York City, as well as the Fred Forney Quartet and the Cook tribute. (See Calendar listings for details.) These events remind me of the years that I was privileged to attend the Union's annual events that would featuring numerous bands playing various styles of music. Most memorable were the ones staged at the two-level JD's on south Scottsdale Road near the river bed, going back and forth to hear big-band jazz on one floor and country-western on another. A very hip concept!
Forney's quintet performed a sizzling concert at Sacred Grounds coffeehouse last spring that included a vintage Prince Shell arrangement of Thad Jones' "Ain't Nuthin' Nu." Forney told me he performed that when he was in the Pendulum band led by drummer Lewis Nash in the late 1970s.That instrumental is on Nash's 2012 quintet album, "The Highest Mountain" (Planetworks). Years ago, Shell's charts were lovingly archived by guitarist Ted Goddard to assure continuing performances of these incomparable works. The challenging concert repertoire also included Miles Davis' "Flamenco Sketches" from the 1959 "Birth of the Cool" album, which Forney dedicated to recently deceased jazz musicians.
Former Phoenix drummer Wes Anderson is on San Francisco vocalist Mary Stallings' new release, "But Beautiful" (HighNote) in the rhythm section with pianist Eric Reed and bassist Mike Gurrola, according to a CD review in the September issue of Jazz Times magazine. Anderson now lives and performs in Los Angeles, and is a member of Disneyland's "Five and Dime" band.
A celebration of life for Jo Wittens, a lifetime member of Jazz in AZ who died Sept. 19, featured music by Mark Young's Jazz Poets, one of her favorite local combos that often played at Winfield's Caf� at First Baptist Church of Scottsdale.
Bassist Jennifer Leitham, who performed a duet concert with Judy Roberts at The Nash earlier this year, has been honored with a Community Leader Angel Award at the 2013 Angels of Change event, benefiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles Division of Adolescent Medicine Center for TransYouth Health and Development in California.
Three of my most recent jazz-concert reviews posted to AllAboutJazz.com include The Nash first-anniversary celebration's four events in October, via this link: http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=45700
* * * Overheard: A jazz fan, seeing the new long hairstyle of bespeckled drummer Cleve Huff: "Hey, Cleve, you look like a hundred bucks! Yeah, man, you look just like Ben Franklin on a 100-dollar bill!" * * *
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Final Bar: Lee Tanner, 82, jazz photographer, Sept. 7 in Sonora, CA; Oscar B. Ford, a former Jazz in AZ vice president, husband of singer Sherry Roberson, Sept. 9 in Phoenix; Jimmy Ponder, 67, guitar, Sept. 16 in Pittsburgh of lung cancer; Chad Nelson, son of Gretchen and Bob Ravenscroft, in a September helicopter crash north of Phoenix; Frank D'Rone, 81, vocalist-guitarist, Oct. 3 in Chicago; Dick Curtis, guitarist, Oct. 5 in Phoenix; Butch Warren, 74, bassist (Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock), Oct. 5 in Silver Spring, MD; Ronald Shannon Jackson, 73, avant-garde drummer-composer (Charles Mingus, Jackie McLean, Joe Henderson, Albert Ayler, Cecil Taylor, Ornette Coleman), Oct. 19 in Fort Worth, TX; Kenny Ciello (Kenny Sky), 74, trumpeter, in Phoenix; Dan Hart, 84, pianist, Oct. 25 in Phoenix.
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Guitarists Petersen and Sorenson to pick
at Holiday Jazz in AZ party, Dec. 15, 3-5 pm @ The Nash
Two Valley-favorite guitarists - Jack Petersen and Stan Sorenson - will join musical forces for the Jazz in AZ holiday party on Sunday, December 15th.
One of the most respected jazz guitarists in the world today, Jack Petersen made his mark not only as a player, but also as an educator of extraordinary influence on a generation of young musicians. His professional performance associations include Billy Taylor, Peggy Lee, Lena Horne, Dave Brubeck, Herb Ellis, Stan Kenton, Rufus Reid, Milt Hinton, Buddy DeFranco, Clark Terry, Nancy Wilson, Lou Marini, Randy Brecker, Doc Severinsen, Henry Mancini, Ellis Marsalis, Michel Legrande and the many more.
Stan Sorenson, also known for his playing and teaching prowess, was inspired by a Herb Ellis recording his parents owned, and began guitar lessons at the age of eight. After seven years of private lessons, the Phoenix native began his professional career performing on the guitar in an accordion-based pop/polka band and an all-original jazz/rock band.
Stan has performed locally and internationally, working with such greats as Nancy Wilson, Jimmy Smith, Rosemary Clooney, Vic Damone, Jeffrey Osborne, The Fifth Dimension, Joey DeFrancesco and many others.
At the December Jazz in AZ party, you can expect to hear both jazz standards and uniquely spirited renditions of holiday favorites.
Watch for tickets to go on sale at thenash.org and buy in advance!
-Joel Goldenthal
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Nov. 1, Danny Long-piano-vocals, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. (also Nov. 8), Scottsdale Resort and Athletic Club, 8325 E. Indian Bend Road (south side between Hayden and Pima Roads, west off 101), Scottsdale, 85250, 480-991-1571, dance floor, food.
** Nov. 1, First Friday: The Stakes (Beth Jeffress-vocals, Lord Kash-hip hop, Zeedubb-hip hop, Ben Scolaro-piano, Caleb Veazey-guitar, Jerome Salazar-bass, Kevin Phillips-drums), 7:30-10:30 pm Fri., free, no BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St, Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Nov. 1, Sergio Mendez & Friends, 8 p.m. Fri., $39, $49, $69 + $2 facility fee, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-499-8587.
Nov. 1, Steve Smith & Vital Information (Smith-drums, Tom Coster-keys, Baron Browne-bass, Vinny Valentino-guitar), 7:30 p.m. Fri., $32.50-$37.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org
** Nov. 2, Mainstream Jazz: Dave Henning & Friends (Denise Martin-vocals, Dave Henning-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums), 7:30-10 pm Sat., $15/$10 seniors 60+ & JiA members/$5 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Nov. 2, Pacific Mambo Orchestra w/ Tito Puente Jr., 8 pm Sat., $19, $29, $29 + $2 facility fee, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-499-8587.
Nov. 2, Omar Sosa & Afri-Lectric Experience, 7:30 p.m. Sat., $25, $35, $40, Tempe Center for the Arts Theater, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.org
Nov. 3, Pete Christlieb-tenor sax, John Allred-trombone + Jack Radavich Group, 2-4 pm Sun., donation, Phoenix Musicians Union Hall, Local 586, 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix, 602-254-8838; also 7-10 p.m. Sun., Fired Up Grill , 7131 E. Ray Road @ Casa Paloma Shopping Center, via I-10 & Ray Road), Chandler, 480-940-4040:
** Nov. 3, Jam session: "Calling All Vibes!" house band led by Ted Sistrunk-bass + Brett Reed-vibes, Mike Ozuna-guitar, John Lewis-drums, 6-9 pm Sun., $5/$2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** Nov. 4, Special Event: Sonoran Serenade Big Band, 7:30-9:30 pm Mon., $10/$5 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Nov. 5, Fred Forney Group (Forney-trumpet, Nick Manson-piano, Todd Johnson-bass, Dom Moio-drums), 7:30-9:30 m Tues., donation, Phoenix Musicians Union Hall, Local 586, 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix, 602-254-8838.
Nov. 5, Scottsdale Community College Jazz Orchestra (directed by Eric Rasmussen), 7:30 p.m. Tues., $15, $10 students, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 85253, [email protected], 480-596-2660.
Nov. 6, Dennis Rowland Benefit Concert: Monica Mancini-vocals, Francine Reed-vocals, Michael Reed-vocals, Marion Meadows-sax, Jesse McGuire-trumpet, Shelly Berg-piano, Chuck Berghofer-bass, Gregg Field-drums, Greg Warner-drums (co-producer/music director), Chris Gough-piano, Mike King-bass, Donnie Dean-guitar, Khani Cole-vocals, Diana Lee-vocals, Tommy Holloway-"Riz" Smith-Mel Bridges-Cordell Conway-Motown group; fund-raiser for Rowland's health care-rehabilitation-living expenses, more info at dennisrowland.com), 7:30 p.m. Wed., $35, $50, $60, $75, Herberger Theater, Center Stage, 222 E. Monroe St. (northwest corner Third Street and Monroe), Phoenix, 602-252-8497, herbergertheater.org
Nov. 6, ASU Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m. Wed., free, 5th Floor Recital Hall, ASU Music Building, Evelyn Smith Music Theater, Mill Avenue, Tempe.
Nov. 7, Papa John DeFrancesco-B3 organ + Jerry Donato-tenor sax, Mike Gallaher-guitar, Joe Costello-drums: "I Am AZ Music" series, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., $17.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org
** Nov. 7, Special Event: Juli Wood Quartet (Juli Wood-saxes/vocals-Chicago, Michael Kocour-piano, Scott Black-bass, Mike Schlick-drums), 7:30-10 pm Thurs., $15/$12 JiA members & seniors 60+/$5 students/under age 12 free, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Nov. 7-10, Arizona Classic Jazz Society's 24th Annual Festival, $85-$95, four venues + dance floors, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort, Chandler, azclassicjazz.org, 480-620-3941.
** Nov. 8, Contemporary Jazz: Mudsaw (Vince Kaufman-tenor sax, Alex Oliverio-guitar, Aleks Izotov-piano, Alex Meltzer-bass, Jacob Eary-drums), 7:30-10 pm Fri., $10/$5 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Nov. 8, Spencer Day-jazz vocalist, 7 p.m. Fri., $32-$58, "Need for Feed Charity (Wildhorse Ranch Rescue)," Orpheum Theater, Phoenix.
Nov. 8-10, Fountain Hills Festival, various live music.
** Nov. 9, Mainstream Jazz: Joe Garcia & Friends (Joe Garcia-percussion, Bill Moio-guitar, Todd Johnson-bass, Dom Moio-drums), 7:30-10 pm Sat., $15/$12 seniors 60+ & JiA members/$5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Nov. 9, Spencer Day-jazz vocalist, 7 p.m. Sat., $22-$30, "Need for Feed Charity (Wildhorse Ranch Rescue)," Elks Opera House, Prescott.
** Nov. 10, Jam session: house band led by Dave Henning-piano, 6-9 pm, Sun., $5/$2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Nov. 10, Dave Cook Celebration of Life, 2-6 p.m. Sun., hosted by his daughters Davanna and Dayna, featuring music by Papa John DeFrancesco-organ, Big Jim Henry-trumpet, many more; donations to Dave Cook Scholarships for Young Sounds of AZ, Phoenix Musicians Union, Kottner Hall, Local 586, 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix 8, 602-254-8838.
Nov. 10, Lyle Lovett-John Hyatt Acoustic Duo, 6 p.m. Sun., $77.50-$107.50; 8 p.m. Sun., $92.50-$122.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org
Nov. 10, Jack Petersen-guitar, Steve Sandner-piano, 3-5 p.m. Sun., $10, Celebrating the Guitar in Jazz at Sedona Jazz at the Church: St. Luke's Church, Hwy 179 between Chapel & Back O' Beyond Roads, Sedona, 928-282-7366, episcopalnet.org/DBS/Sedona/jazz/ColumbusDay2013.html (Concert also will be live-streamed @ episcopalnet.org/DBS/Sedona/stream.html)
** Nov. 13, Special Event: Superstition Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 pm Wed., $10/$5 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Nov. 13, ASU Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m. Wed., free, 5th Floor Recital Hall, ASU Music Building, Evelyn Smith Music Theater, Mill Avenue, Tempe.
Nov. 13, Fred Hersch Trio (Hersch-piano, John Hebert-bass, Eric McPherson-drums), 7-10 pm Wed. $15-$99, tickets @ tucsonjazz.org, Tucson Jazz Society Fall Series,Temple of Music & Art, 330 S. Scott, Tucson 85701, 520-903-1265.
Nov. 14, AZ Swing Kings, noon Thurs., CAM Luncheon Concert, Sun City Grand, 19753 N. Remington Drive, Surprise, 623-556-4059.
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** Nov. 15, Contemporary Jazz: Marcos Crego-piano (Marcos Crego-piano, Jeff Libman-guitar, Dallas Huber-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums), 7:30-10 pm Fri., $10/$5 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** Nov. 16, Mainstream Jazz: Fred Forney Quintet (Fred Forney-trumpet, Byron Ruth-tenor sax, Nick Manson-piano, Todd Johnson-bass, Dom Moio-drums), 7:30-10 pm Sat., $15/$12 seniors 60+ & JiA members/$5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Nov. 16, Blood, Sweat and Tears, 7:30 p.m. Sat., $38, $44, $54,Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler 85225, 480-782-2680, chandlercenter.org
 ** Nov. 17, Alice Tatum Band (Tatum-vocals, Jerry Donato-sax, Rachael Gold-piano, Bob Lashier-bass, Perry Senn-drums), 3-5 pm Sun., Jazz in AZ monthly party, 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.
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** Nov. 17, Jam session: house band led by Chris Finet-bass, with Mario Mendivil-bass, 6-9 pm Sun., $5/$2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** Nov. 18, Special Event: Maricopa Community College Big Band Night: Scottsdale, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Chandler/Gilbert, 7-10 p.m. Mon., $10, $5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Nov. 19, SCC Jazz Showcase: Scottsdale Community College Jazz Big Band and Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Tues., free, Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale 85256, scottsdalecc.edu, 480-423-6723.
Nov. 20, Shemekia Copeland-vocals: "Women Who Rock," 7 p.m. Wed., $27.50-$29.50,Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org
 ** Nov. 20, Special Event: Red Mountain Big Band, 7:30-9:30 pm Wed., $15/$12 JiA members & seniors 60+/$5 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.  ** Nov. 21, Special Event: Carmela y Mas, 7:30-10 pm Thurs., $12.50 online/$15 at door/$5 youth age 18 or less (online & at door), BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Nov. 21, Young Sounds of Arizona: "The Future of Jazz," 7:30 p.m. Thurs., $12, $9 students, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85253, 480-596-2660, asukerr.com
** Nov. 22, Contemporary Jazz: Bob Ravenscroft Inner Journeys Trio (Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums), 7:30-10 pm Fri., $10/$5 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Nov. 22, Cal Tjader Tribute Band (Latin jazz), 7-9 p.m. Fri., $25 ($20 members) Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix 85008, dbg.org, 480-481-8188.
Nov. 22, Michael Buble', 8 p.m. Fri., $87 and up, US Airways Center, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix, 85004, 602-379-2000.
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** Nov. 23, Mainstream Jazz: Craig Render Quartet(Craig Render-sax, Chris Pe�a-piano, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Rob Moore-drums), 7:30-10 pm Sat., $15/$12 seniors 60+ & JiA members/$5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Nov. 23, Ramsey Lewis & His Electric Band, 8 p.m. Sat., $39, $49, $69 + $2 facility fee, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-499-8587.
Nov. 23, Amanda Brecker: "The Blossom Tour," 7:30 p.m. Sat., $35, Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.org
Nov. 24, John Tendy-tenor sax (NYC), with Jack Radavich Group, 2-4 pm Sun., donation, Phoenix Musicians Union Hall, Local 586, 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix, 602-254-8838; also 7-10 p.m. Sun., Fired Up Grill , 7131 E. Ray Road @ Casa Paloma Shopping Center, via I-10 & Ray Road), Chandler, 480-940-4040.
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** Nov. 24, Jam session: house band led by Mike Ozuna-guitar, with Mario Mendivil-bass, Dom Moio-drums, 6-9 pm Sun., $5/$2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
 ** Nov. 25, Special Event: Fred Forney Quintet, 7:30 pm Mon., $15 general/$12 JiA members & seniors 60+/$5 under age 18 & students with ID, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St, Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464. Nov. 25, ASU Concert Jazz Band (Michael Kocour, director), 7:30 pm Mon., $12.50 + $2 facility fee, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-499-8587.
Nov. 26, Rachel Eckroth, Khani Cole & Friends: "I Am AZ Music" series, 7 pm Tues., $12.50-$17.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org
Nov. 30, B. B. King, 7 p.m. Sat., $48, $68, $88,Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.
** Nov. 30, Mainstream Jazz: Lucas Pino Quintet (Lucas Pino-sax, Charles Lewis-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Joe Garcia-Percussion, Dom Moio-drums), 7:30-10 pm Sat., $15/$12 seniors 60+ & JiA members/$5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
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December 2013 JAZZ CALENDAR
Compiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myers, [email protected]
(Bookings are subject to change without notice; call to confirm)
** Dec. 1, Jam session: house band led by Gabe Hall-Rodrigues, 6-9 pm, Sun., $5/$2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** Dec. 2, Special Event: Glendale Community College Big Band and Night Band, 7:30-9:30 pm Mon., free, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** Dec. 3-4, Special Event: Scottsdale Community College Combos, 7:30-9:30 pm Tues. & Wed., The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** Dec. 4, "Soulful Sounds of the Season": Dmitri Matheny Group (Matheny-flugelhorn, Andrew Gross-tenor sax, Renee Patrick-vocals, Nick Manson-piano, Ted Sistrunk-bass, John Lewis-drums), 7:30 p.m. Wed., first in Jazz in AZ-Kerr series, $36 premium, $32 reserved, $25 GA, $10 age 21 and under, also senior & group rates, $4 discount for JiA members, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85253, 480-596-2660, asukerr.com, jazzinaz.org Dec. 4, ASU Latin Jazz Band (Dom Moio, director), 7:30 pm Wed., free, Evelyn Smith Music Theatre, ASU School of Music, TempeAZ. ** Dec. 5, Special Event: ASU Jazz Repertory Band and Combos (Jeff Libman, director), 7:30-9:30 pm Thurs., The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** Dec. 6, First Friday: The Scorpion Decides (Keith Kelly-tenor sax, Branson NeJame-keyboards, Jerome Salazar-bass, Nathan Hubbard-drums), 7:30-10:30 pm Fri., free, no BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Dec. 6, Jazz Stage: Tempe Arts Festival, along Mill Avenue, Tempe, free admission, 1:15 pm Fri., DmitriMatheny-flugelhorn, Andrew Gross-tenor sax, Nick Manson-piano, Ted Sistrunk-bass, John Lewis-drums; more.
Dec. 7, Margo Reed-vocals, Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, 6:30-9:30 pm Sat. (first of weekly), Scottsdale Resort and Athletic Club, 8325 E. Indian Bend Road (south side between Hayden and Pima Roads, off 101-North), Scottsdale, 85250, 480-991-1571, dance floor, food.
Dec. 8 , "Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas at Sedona Jazz at the Church": Renee Patrick-vocal, Dmitri Matheny-flugelhorn, Nick Manson-piano, Ted Sistrunk-bass, 3-5 p.m.Sun., $10, St. Luke's Church, Hwy 179 between Chapel & Back O' Beyond Roads, Sedona, 928-282-7366, episcopalnet.org/DBS/Second/jazz/ColumbusDay2013.html (Concert also will be live-
streamed @ episcopalnet.org/DBS/Second/stream.html).
Dec. 11, Joey DeFrancesco: Joey D and the Vibe, 7 and 9 pm Wed., Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org
Dec. 12, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet: "A Cajun Christmas", 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org
** Dec. 13, Contemporary Jazz: Ari Chersky Trio (Ari Chersky-guitar, Doug Stewart-bass, Shaun Lowecki-drums), 7:30-10 pm Fri., $10/$5 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Dec. 13, Take 6: "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," 8 p.m., Fri., $69, $49, $39 + $2 facility fee, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts,7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-499-8587.
** Dec. 14, Mainstream Jazz: Russ Schmidt Trio, 7:30-10 pm Sat., $15/$12 seniors 60+ & JiA members/$5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Dec. 14-15, Prescott Jazz's 20th Anniversary: Charles McPherson-saxophone, Clairdee-vocals, Milt Cannon-saxophone, Sherry Roberson-vocals, Ken French Trio, Foster Oden Trio, Dmitri Matheny, Dowell Davis, more; performances start noon Sat., 10 a.m. Sun., Prescott, AZ, [email protected]
** Dec. 15, Jazz in AZ monthly party: The Jack Petersen-Stan Sorenson Alliance (Jack Petersen-guitar, Stan Sorenson-guitar + bass/drums), 3-5 p.m. Sun., hors d'oeuvres, BYOB, $15/$12 seniors 60+/$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.
** Dec. 15, Jam session: house band Ari Cherski Trio, 6-9 pm, Sun., $5/$2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Dec. 17, Clayton Brothers Quintet (Jeff-sax, John-bass, Terell Stafford-trumpet, Gerald Clayton-piano, Obed Calvaire-drums), 7:30 p.m. Tues., $30, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 85201, 480-644-6500.
Dec. 17, Manhattan Transfer Holiday Show, 7 p.m. Tues.-Wed., Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org
Dec. 19, Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour (Koz-sax, Oleta Adams-vocals, Keiko Matsui-piano, Jonathan Butler-guitar), 7:30 p.m. Thurs., $54, $82, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 85201, 480-644-6500.
Dec. 20, Tower of Power, 7 and 9 pm Fri., Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org
** Dec. 20, Contemporary Jazz: Matt Williams, 7:30-10 pm Fri., $10/$5 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Dec. 21, A Holiday Jazz Celebration: Marty Ashby-guitar, Sean Jones-trumpet, Mike Tomaro-sax + 17-piece big band, 7:30 p.m. Sat., $37.50, $42.50, $47.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org ** Dec. 21, Mainstream Jazz: Carmela y M�s, 7:30-10 pm Sat., $15/$12 seniors 60+ & JiA members/$5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Dec. 21, Vicki McDermitt Quartet (McDermitt-vocals, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Mark DeCozio-keyboards, Caleb Kilian-visuals), 7:30 p.m. Sat., free, donations to Phoenix Rescue Mission, SoZo Coffee House, 1982 N. Alma School Road, Chandler, 480-726-7696.
Dec. 31, Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, 6 p.m. Tues., 10455 E Pinnacle Peak Pkwy(off Pima-Happy Valley Road), Scottsdale 85255, 480-502-9055.
Dec. 31, Tucson Jazz Society's 8th Annual New Year's Eve Gala: Tucson Jazz Orchestra (Jeff Haskell-director), Jim Cullum Jazz Band ("Riverwalk Jazz" on NPR/XM), George Howard's Motown and Rhythm & Blues Show, 6:30 pm Tues., Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, NW Tucson, 3800 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson 85718,
520-903-1265, [email protected] or [email protected]
Dec. 31, Rick Braun's New Year's Eve, doors open 6:30 p.m. Tues., presented by SwanRise Productions, advance $199-$249, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, 85745, 520-230-8910, TucsonNewYearsEve.com
** Jan. 8, 12th Annual Divas Concert: Margo Reed, Sherry Roberson, Delphine Cortez, Renee Patrick + Joel Robin-piano, Jerry Donato-sax, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff-drums, 7:30 p.m. Wed., second in Jazz in AZ-Kerr series, $36 premium, $32 reserved, $25 GA, $10 age 21 and under, senior & group rates, $4 discount for JiA members, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale hru85253, 480-596-2660, asukerr.com, jazzinaz.org
Jan. 12, Sunday A'Fair, weekly concert series begins, noon-4:30 pm Sun., free, various music styles, ,lawn seating @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-499-8587.
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PV Jazz Party 2014
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SCOTTSDALE-FOUNTAIN HILLS-PV
American Legion Post #44, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-941-9053, Swingtime Jazz Quartet, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wed., food, dancing.
Ascension Lutheran Church, 7100 N. Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley, 480-948-6050: 7 p.m. Fri. Nov. 15, SoulScapes (Bob Ravenscroft-keys, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Richard Parrish-spoken word, Caleb Kilian-visuals), free; Inner Journeys Trio (Bob Ravenscroft-keyboards, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Caleb Kilian-visuals), 7 p.m. Fri. Dec. 20, free.
Bobby's Restaurant & Jazz Lounge, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy (Kierland Commons), 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, Gary Church-trumpet, 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 music nightly including Renee Patrick Quartet (Patrick-vocals, David Baradic-piano, Mike King-bass, Greg Warner-drums), 7-11 p.m. Wed.; Alice Tatum Quartet, Nov. 2; Diana Lee Band (Lee-vocals, Dave Baradic-piano, Felix Sainz-bass, Greg Warner-drums), 7-11 p.m. Sat. Nov. 9, 23 and Dec.7, 21.
5 & Diner, 9069 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale 85250, 7-10 p.m. third Friday "sock hop," live band, free.
Jazz in the Hills, info 480-788-5290, jazzinthehills.org, $10, $9 members/preferred seating, $5 children, $15 at door: Desert Canyon Golf Club, 10440 N. Indian Wells Drive, Fountain Hills 85268, 480-788-5290 (beverages, no food), 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.: Nov. 1, Pete Christlieb-tenor sax, Bill Allred-piano, Jack Radavich-bass; Nov. 22, John Tendy-tenor sax + Jack Radavich-bass, Armand Boatman-piano, Cleve Huff-drums; Dec. 1, house-party fund-raiser; Dec. 6, Cleo Corcoran Bossa Brazil; Dec. 20, Fred Forney + Armand Boatman Quartet (holiday theme); Jan. 10, Mark Lewis + Radavich Trio; Jan. 24. Dmitri Matheny-flugelhorn.
NEW NIGHT Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480-946-3004, $5 cover after 8 p.m.: Margo Reed-vocals, Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, 7-10 pm Sun.; Greg Warner leads Jazz Experience w/ Tommy Holloway, 9 p.m.-midnight Thurs.
Malee's on Main, 7131 E. Main St., Scottsdale, 480-947-6042, maleesthaibistro.com, Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Mon.
NEW OC Seven @ Scottsdale Resort and Athletic Club, 8325 E. Indian Bend Road (south side between Hayden and Pima Roads, off 101-North), Scottsdale, 85250, 480-991-1571, dance floor, food: Danny Long-solo piano-vocals, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. Nov. 1 & 8; Alice Tatum-vocals, Rachael Gold-piano-vocals, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. Nov. 15, Sat. Nov. 23 & 30; Margo Reed-vocals, Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, 6:30-9:30 pm. Sat. starting Dec. 7.
Remington's, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road (Scottsdale Plaza Resort property), Scottsdale 85253, 480-951-5101: Nov. schedule: 7-10 pm Tues., Pam Morita-piano-vocals; 7-10 p.m. Wed., Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano; 7-10 p.m. Thurs., Joel Robin & Friends; 7-10 pm Fri., Guy Pennacchio-vocals; 7-11 pm Sat., Cortez- Robin.
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, purchase coffee-desserts: Nov. 7, Dan Pinson & Friends; Nov. 14, Vicki McDermitt Quartet; Nov. 21, Nick Manson Quartet; Nov. 28, closed; Dec. 5, Caleb Veazy Quintet; Dec. 12, Michael Reed Band Holiday Show; Dec. 19, Crotty-O'Neill Jazzy Christmas; Dec. 26, Joe Gilboy Quintet; Jan. 2: Papa John DeFrancesco Quartet; Jan. 16; Fred Forney; Jan. 23: Dmitri Matheny.
NEW Sassi Restaurant (lounge), 10455 E Pinnacle Peak Pkwy (off Pima-Happy Valley Road), Scottsdale 85255, 480-502-9055: Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, 6-9:30 pm Fri. (except Nov. 15), also Dec. 31; Beth Lederman-solo piano, 6-9:30 pm Sat. Nov. 2, Dec. 7.
Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 100th St. south of Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, 7-9 p.m. Mon, Nov. 11, Dec. 1, free: 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.
Studio, Scottsdale Congregational Church, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, 11 a.m. Sun. live-jazz service.
Talking Stick Resort & Casino, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road @ 101 north, Scottsdale 85250, 480-850-7777: Orange Sky Lounge, 15th floor, various.
VFW Post 3513, 7220 E. Wilshire Drive, Scottsdale, 480-941-9849, Havin' Fun Big Band, 7-9 p.m. Wed., food, dance floor.
Winfield's Caf�, First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, 7025 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, 480-945-6346, winfieldscafe.com, $5 suggested donation, coffee-beverages-desserts on sale, (new night) 7-9 p.m. Wed.: Nov. 6, SCC Jazz Combos; Nov. 13, Red Mountain Big Band; Nov. 20, TBD; Nov. 27, closed.
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PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY
Asbury United Methodist Church, 1601 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Pam's Jam, 6:30-8:30 pm first Wed. (Nov. 6, etc.), all ages-levels, led by Pam Morita-piano, Yorman Williams-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums, $5 suggested donation.
Birt's Bistro, 16752 N. Greasewood St., Surprise, 623-584-0065: The Swing Kings, 5-6:30 pm Fri. Nov. 1.
NEW Caf� Eleven Forty, 1140 E. Washington St, Phoenix 85034, 602-730-1140, (formerly Bobby C's-new owner, remodeled), food, 8-11 p.m. Fri., Raul Yanez Trio; other bands Sat.
5 & Diner, 5220 N. 16th Street, Phoenix 85016, 7-10 p.m., free, first Friday "sock hop," Dirty Dice Band (rockabilly/swing).
Carly's Bistro, 128 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, 602-262-2759: 2-5 p.m. Sun., Jazz Jones Jam Session led by Alan Jones, free, info 602-487-8743.
Downtown Glendale Jazz Jam @ JiveMind, 5754 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale 85301, rear entrance, free parking, $5 cover, organized by Beth Dore, info 623-931-0235, 408-475-5583: 7:30-10 p.m. Thurs. all-ages jazz jam, led by Ken Taylor Quartet in Nov.
Gaslight Inn, 5747 W. Glendale, Ave. Glendale, 623-934-5466, gaslightinnaz.com, 7-10 p.m. first Thurs., Joan & John, $5 cover.
Jazz for the Soul @ Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church, 14403 N. 75th Ave., Peoria, 623-979-0080, 6-8 p.m. Sun. Nov 10, Mike Crotty Quartet (Crotty-sax, Armand Boatman-piano, Joe Corral-flute, Dom Moio-drums), free; Vicki McDermitt Quartet (McDermitt-vocals, Mark DeCozio-keyboards Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Caleb Kilian-visuals), 6-8 p.m. Sun. Dec. 8.
NEW L'Amore Restaurant and Bar, 3159 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix 85016, 602-381-3159, Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Wed.
Los Compadres, 2350 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, 602-864-0258, food, 6:30-9:30 pm Sat.: Nov. 30, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet-violin, Pete Pancrazi-guitar, David Valdivia-keys, Vic Kottner-bass, Tim Downs-drums; Dec. 28, Andrew Gross-tenor sax, Eric Bart-guitar, David Valdivia-keys, Vic Kottner-bass, Tim Downs-drums.
Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-258-0014, thelostleaf.org, 9:30 p.m. Sun., 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, lobby bar: Nicole Pesce-piano, Jeffrey Hattrick-vocals, 6-8 p.m. Sat.
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.
Sun City Grand, 19753 N. Remington Drive, Surprise, 7-9 p.m. Tues., series presented by Jean Bayus Music, $15, reserve at 623-572-9354: Nov. 13, Joe Hopkins and 52nd St. Band;; Dec. 9, "Rhapsody in Gershwin": Susan Artemis Trio.
Theater Works, Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 8355 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, Jean Bayus Music/Theater Works Present: 7:30-9:30 pm Wed., Nov. 13, Nicole Pesce Quartet, $15, reservations 623-815-1791.
** 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 Fridays, concerts, clinics, third Sunday Jazz in AZ parties; BYOB, sodas, water, snacks on sale.
Westbrook Village, Lakes Recreation Center Ballroom, 19251 N. Westbrook Pkwy, Peoria, 7-9 pm Tues. Nov. 26, Beth Lederman's Jazz Con Alma; $12.50, reserve at 623-572-9354, Jean Bayus Music
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EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-Mesa-Apache Junction)
Bourbon Street Bar and Bar-b-q, 4920 S. Gilbert Road @ Chandler Heights Blvd., Chandler,480-963-2170, 6-9 p.m. Tues., Cheryl Thurston-piano, Gary Church-tpt-guitar lead jam for "trad- jazz" musicians.
Fired Up Grill, 7131 E. Ray Road @ Casa Paloma Shopping Center, via I-10 & Ray Road), Chandler, 480-940-4040: 7-10 p.m. Sun. jazz jam led by Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duo + Jimmy Nistico-sax, Perry Senn-drums; Pete Christlieb-tenor sax, John Allred-trombone, Jack Radavich-bass, 7-10 p.m. Sun. Nov. 3.
Floridino's, 50 E. Guadalupe Rd. (NE corner Guadalupe/Gilbert), 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
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 Delphine Cortez-Joel Robin.
RESUMED Mad Hatter Brewpub, 502 S. College, Tempe, 480-967-5353, food, jamnjazzproductions.com, 7-9 pm Tues.: Nov. 5, Judy Roberts-piano, Tony Vacca-tenor sax-flute; Nov. 12, Blaise Lantana Duo; Nov. 19, Stu Siefer Trio w/ Dave Henning; Nov. 26, Nicole Pesce-piano + Thomas Williams-bass; Dec.3, Bass&Face (Dwight Kilian-Todd Johnson-bass, Vicki McDermitt-vocals); Dec. 10, Michael Powers-guitar, Steve Douglas-bass, Greg Delfiner-drums; Dec. 17, Beth Lederman + Donna Wilson; Dec.24 & 31-no music.
NEW Marcello's Pasta Grill, 1701 E. Warner Road (west of McClintock), Tempe, 480-831-0800, marcellospastagrill.com: Danny Long-piano-vocals + daughter Trish-vocals, Peter Longo-electric bass, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs.
Olive Branch, 3231 S. Mill Ave. (@ Southern), Tempe 85282, 480-966-9829: Buzz Fowler & First String hosts blues-jazz jam sessions (all-ages), doors open @ noon Sun., 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.
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.
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.
RESUMED Sage Bar, 4929 W. Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85226, 480-753-7175, Jim Nistico Jazz Express (Nistico-tenor sax, Danielle Cook-piano, Sean Brogan-bass, Bruce Stodola-drums), 8 pm-midnight Sat. Nov. 23.
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 + Jim Nistico-sax, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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.
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
Ayathaya Thai Cafe, 404 Highway 260, Payson, 928-474-1112, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Nov. 8-9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Payson Jazz Trio, (Bob Smolenski-piano, Mike Buskirk-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums), no cover; info [email protected] or 602-619-3355.
Payson Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson: 3 p.m. Sun. Nov. 10, (note time change), Frank Smith Trio (Smith-piano-sax, Steve Douglas-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums); $5 donation, refreshments; info 602-619-3355.
SEDONA
Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: Les Czimber-piano, Zirque Bonner-bass, 7-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 7-10 p.m. Tues.-Wed.-Thurs.
Sound Bites Grill, 101 Hwy 89A, Ste F 29 (Hyatt Pinon Point Center), 928-282-2713. Susannah Martin-vocals, Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, Chris Finet or Zirque Bonner-bass, 6-9 p.m. Sun.
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., 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat. 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, 7-10 pm Tues. Fini's Landing, 5689 N. Swan Road, Tucson 85718, Tony Frank-trpt-vocals, Daniel "Sly" Slipetsky-keys, Rick Shosie-bass, 7-10 pm Wed. 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, Noethen But Jazz, 7 p.m. Fri, Oct 4; Birk's Works, 7 pm Sat. Oct 5; Glen Gross Quartet, 7 pm Fri. Oct 11. McMahon's, Daniel "Sly" Slipetsky-keys, 5:30-8 p.m. Fri. Margaritas, 3602 E. Grant Road, Tucson 85716, Tony Frank Quartet (Frank-trumpet-vocals, Amilcar Guevara-keys, Steve Harris-bass, Davis Baker-drums, Latin jazz), 8-11 p.m. Fri. Old Pueblo Grill, 60 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson 85711, Jazz Forum (Glen Gross-trumpet, Malik Alkabir-sax, John Einweck-keys, Jack Wood-bass, Roscoe Freund-drums), 7-10 p.m. Sun. Viscount Suite, Wilbur's Grill, 4855 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson 85711, jam session led by Pete Swan-drums, Grant Cherry-piano, Scott Black-bass, 6:30-9:30 pm Sun.; Arizona Roadrunners, 6:30-9 pm Tues. |
Tucson Jazz Society, tucsonjazzsociety.org, 520-903-1265
KJZZ 91.5 fm, 91.5 KJZZ HD2, jazz.kjzz.org
Arizona Classic Jazz Society, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org
Prescott Jazz Summit, prescottjazz.com
Prescott Jazz Society, pjsjazz.org
AZ Lindy Hop Society, azlindy.com
Phoenix Blues Society, phoenixblues.org
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