Volume XXXIV Number 8 September 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, 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.
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The Nash is in the
Top Five!!
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VOTE FOR The Nash
in the New Times
Best of Phoenix 2013
for Best First Friday Hangout! CLICK HERE and scroll down to "Best First Friday Hangout"
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PHOENIX MAGAZINE
September 2013
features The Nash
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Phoenix Magazine, page 122, "Jazz Hands, Music bridges generation gaps at The Nash" features young jazz musicians Noah Simpson and Jonathan Starks. An online extension of this article features Simpson, who was showcased in one of Jazz in Arizona's "Catch a Rising Star" concerts at The Nash. CLICK HERE for the web page, and select the second video entitled "The Nash."
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The call is out to
"Improvise"
The Nash, located in the heart of the Roosevelt Row arts district, is an exceptional art space, exhibiting juried rotating art shows, and participating in First Friday art walks. Many thanks to the artists whose beautiful works have been displayed in the past year, and those currently on display through the end of September in the "Summertime and the livin' is easy" show:
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
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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:
Susan Dwyer, president
Jeff Libman, acting vice president
Peter Keane, treasurer
Lorene Ely, secretary
Barbie Baugh
Beth Dore
Debbi Foshee
Dennis Rowland
Stu Siefer
Fred Wilson
Associate Directors:
Steve Conrad
Gary Doyle
Herb Ely
Larry Goldstein
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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Jazz in AZ monthly party @ The Nash
Sunday, September 15, 3-5 pm
Danny Long-piano/vocals, Bob Lashier-bass, Todd Chuba-drums
Danny Long headlined in Chicago, toured nationally, released an album on Capitol Records and inhabited the showrooms of Las Vegas prior to moving to Phoenix in 1980. He draws his musical repertoire primarily from the Great American Songbook, interpreting tunes by such masters as Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington and Rodgers and Hart.
Admission: $15 general, $12 seniors 60+, $10 JiA members (free, lifetime members), $5 students with ID, free under age 12
B.Y.O.B. CLICK HERE to buy advance tickets.
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Jazz heavy-weights to play at The Nash
1st Anniversary Celebration
By Joel Goldenthal
The Lewis Nash All-star Quintet with Randy Brecker-trumpet, Javon Jackson-sax, George Cables-piano, George Mraz-bass and Lewis Nash-drums will highlight the 1st Anniversary Celebration at The Nash on Fri., Oct. 11, with two shows: 7:00 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
Three additional events will comprise The Nash 1st Anniversary Celebration:
- Thurs., Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m. concert and cocktail party in a private home, featuring The Lewis Nash Trio (Cables, Mraz and Nash);
- Sat., Oct 12, 7:30 p.m., Remembering Piano Greats George Duke, Keith Greko, Marian McPartland, Mulgrew Miller and Cedar Walton featuring Mike Kocour, Beth Lederman and Charles Lewis; and
- Sun., Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., a New Orleans-style Brunch featuring The Bad Cactus Brass Band.
All proceeds will benefit educational programs at The Nash. Discounts are offered to Jazz in AZ/The Nash members, as well as for early purchase and event packages. Various event sponsorship opportunities are available, to include some or all of the following:
- Premier tables for 4 at the Oct. 11 concert at The Nash,
- Patron Badges for premium seating at all 4 events, and
- Title sponsor privileges including special acknowledgements and promotional benefits.
Tickets to all events are now on sale. CLICK HERE to buy early, as there are discounts available until September 30 and seating is limited. Please call me directly for sponsorship package opportunities at 602-750-7045.
"Having such a distinguished line-up of musicians and exciting events is a fitting way to celebrate our 1st Anniversary," says Susan Dwyer, the new president of Jazz in Arizona, which operates the non-profit venue. "It is nothing short of amazing what has transpired in our first year. The Nash is creating an incredibly diverse community of jazz musicians, students, educators and audiences that is thriving on the joy of jazz music," Dwyer explains.
The Nash has regularly-scheduled performances every Friday and Saturday night; a jam session every Sunday evening, monthly parties, special events including Latin Jazz concerts, plus big band nights and seasonal performances by the ASU and Maricopa Community College jazz departments - more than 200 performances in all. A growing number of educational workshops, clinics and private lessons add to the profound impact of The Nash in our community.
"When you come to the Sunday jam session and see a room packed week-after-week with people enjoying musicians--from teen students to world-class pros--spontaneously making music together, you get an immediate sense of what The Nash is about. It brings people together, fosters an appreciation for jazz and provides the ultimate learning experience for student musicians. The Nash is a magical place; and we've only just begun," Dwyer concludes.
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About The Lewis Nash All-stars
 Randy Brecker (trumpet and flugelhorn) is a five-time Grammy winner who has been shaping the sound of Jazz, R&B and Rock for more than four decades. His performances have graced hundreds of albums by a wide range of artists ranging from James Taylor and Bruce Springsteen to Frank Sinatra, Steely Dan, David Sanbourn, Jaco Pastorius, Horace Silver, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Frank Zappa, and many Grecker Brothers projects with his late brother, Michael. More at http://randybrecker.com
 Javon Jackson (saxophone) came into international prominence as a member of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, with which he toured and made many recordings. Jackson has toured and appeared on over 125 recordings with artists including Elvin Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Betty Carter, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter, Donald Byrd, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Richard Davis, Bobby Hutcherson, Curtis Fuller and Stanley Turrentine. His most recent CD is LUCKY 13 with guest Les McCann. More at http://www.javonjackson.com/html/bio.html
 George Cables (piano) is a major voice in modern jazz. He has performed and recorded with Joe Henderson, Dextor Gordon, Art Pepper, Roy Haynes, Max Roach, Art Blakey, Sonny Rollins, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Williams, Bobby Hutcherson and Dizzy Gillespie. Cables is noted for his fresh interpretations of classic compositions and for his innovative style of writing. His most recent release is My Muse on High Note Records. More at http://www.georgecables.com
 George Mraz (bass) came from Czechoslovakia to Boston on a scholarship to the Berklee School of Music in 1968. One year later, he got a call from Dizzy Gillespie to join his group in New York. Mraz went on to perform and record with Oscar Peterson, Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Bill Evans, Tommy Flanagan, Slide Hampton, Elvin Jones, Joe Henderson, Joe Lovano, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Roy Hargrove, Mc Coy Tyner and many more. Mraz has recorded six albums with his own dynamic quartet. His latest release, Moravian Gems, is a collection of originals developing out of the folk tradition of Morav�. More at http://georgemraz.com
 Lewis Nash, namesake of The Nash, was the "first call" jazz drummer in his native Phoenix at the age of 21, working with Sonny Stitt, Art Pepper, Red Garland, Lee Konitz, Barney Kessell and Slide Hampton. In 1981, Nash moved to New York City and joined the trio of great jazz vocalist Betty Carter. He finished out the decade playing with Ron Carter, Branford Marsalis, J.J. Johnson, Don Pullen and George Adams, Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz, Art Farmer, Clark Terry and Milt Jackson. For the next decade, Lewis was a member of the Tommy Flanagan Trio, and is featured on seven CD recordings with the late piano master. He also toured and recorded with both the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. His 500+ discography includes projects with jazz legends Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Benny Carter, Hank Jones and John Lewis, as well as new jazz stars Diana Krall, Joe Lovano and Roy Hargrove. Nash is also featured on recordings by Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, Nancy Wilson, Kenny Rankin, Melissa Manchester and George Michael. In 2007, the Mayor presented Nash with the Key to the City of Phoenix, and the Governor proclaimed Lewis Nash Day in honor of his achievements as a musician and world ambassador for the American art form of jazz. In 2009, Modern Drummer Magazine proclaimed Nash as the most valuable player in jazz. His latest CD release is The Highest Mountain, recorded live at The Cellar Jazz Club in Vancouver. More at www.lewisnash.com
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Sept. 2013
By Patricia Myers
Summer traditionally is known as "The Slow Season" in most major cities, including Phoenix and Paris. From what I know and have seen, au contraire. Live jazz was plentiful in both metropolitan areas, with only a few venues en vacances (on summer break) in July and/or August. That speaks well for the health of live jazz in the 21st century.
My annual two months in the City of Light were filled with places to go and musicians to hear, from outdoor parks and in front of city hall to the banks of the Seine and crowded underground caveaux du jazz. The aural fare from local and touring American and European musicians was varied and satisfying. Paris audiences are attentive and respectful, and vigorously show their appreciation of the art of jazz, America's music gift to the world.  As always, the big names played the big halls of Paris, among them Arizona resident George Benson, on tour for his recent release, Inspiration: A Tribute To Nat King Cole (Concord, 2013). Benson was the 10-page cover story with vintage photos for JAZZ-Jazzman magazine's July issue. (I'm so glad I've learned to read French!)
I was thrilled to hear and review jazz luminaries such as pianists Cedar Walton (the month before his death of blood disorder) and Cyrus Chestnut, as well as saxophonist Craig Handy. I heard local and touring musicians in a variety of settings, from a Django Reinhardt tribute led by Russian guitarist Frederic Belinsky in a small church not far from Notre Dame, to Hugh Masekela in a botanical park, to American expat saxophonist Scott Hamilton (now living in Tuscany) at Le Caveau de la Huchette with my all-time favorite French pianist, Philippe Duchemin. (I recently reviewed his newest CD, Swing & Strings, featuring his trio and a string quartet, for AllAboutJazz.com). Here's the Paris concerts review link: www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.phpid=45130&page=1
My annual Paris Jazz Diary summer overview will be posted later this year at that website, as well as a That website has archived my reviews of metro-Phoenix concerts by touring musicians at the Musical Instrument Museum, Mesa Art Center and Tempe Center for the Arts.
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Jazz Buzz: What promises to be the biggest season-restart event will be the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 8, when the 80th birthday of Charles Lewis will be celebrated with a giant "woodshed" or jam session from 3:30 to 5:45 p.m. at The Nash in Phoenix. Beth Dore and Shannon Wallace are organizing the event, open to the public.
Danny Long fans were shocked to learn that he is no longer performing at Remington's on Tuesday and Thursdays. Management made the decision to end his 22-year booking there, which set an Arizona record for both longevity and a loyal fan base. Judy Roberts also did not have her five-night booking renewed.
The good news is that Danny has a new East Valley gig from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at Marcello's Pasta Grill-Fine Italian Dining, 1701 E. Warner Road (at McClintock), Tempe, 480-831-0800, marcellospastagrill.com. He'll have a trio with Bob Lashier on bass and a third musician to be named. Marcello's has been open in south Tempe since 1995. Judy will be back in late September with Renee Patrick at Malee's on Main in Scottsdale on Mondays, as well as resuming other gigs, after her return from numerous bookings in Chicago, at the Monterey Jazz Festival and Newport Beach, Calif.
The annual Tom Miles Annual Scholarship Benefit for jazz students at Mesa Community College will be presented from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at LosCompadres. Organized and led by pianist-owner David Valdivia, it will feature Devon Bridgewater on trumpet and violin, Pete Pancrazi on guitar, Victor Kottner on bass and Tim Downs on drums, plus many guest musicians. Donation is $20 and includes a buffet at the restaurant,2350 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, 602-864-0258.
In the West Valley, Beth Dore continues to make the Thursday night all-ages jam session a success at JiveMind in downtown Glendale (see Venues listing for details). September sessions have a Latin theme, led by the Marcos Crego Cuban-Jazz Potpourri (Crego-piano, Thomas Williams-Bob Lashier-Dallas Huber-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums, Jesse Parker-percussion, with guest vocalist Mercy Bermudez on Sept. 12. Jean Bayus has three series this fall, the first starting in September at Sun City Grand, then events in October at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts and Westbrook Village. (See Venues listing for details.) A star-studded benefit for Dennis Rowland is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Herberger Theatre in Phoenix. Performing will be saxophonist Tom Scott, pianist Shelly Berg, bassist Chuck Berghofer, vocalists Monica Mancini (Henry's daughter) and Francine Reed, drummer Gregg Fields (with Count Basie when Dennis sang with that orchestra), bassists Mike King and drummer Greg Warner, with more to be added. (See Calendar for details.)
The jazz and blues scene in the metro-Phoenix area was the subject of an extensive article in the September issue of Phoenix Magazine, written by Niki D'Andrea. I was interviewed for the historical perspective and current activity; Joel Goldenthal, Jazz in AZ executive director, was interviewed about The Nash; Blaise Lantana, KJZZ radio music director, provided information about the station's programming.
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Musicians' News: Local jazz fans are mourning the death of pivotal Valley jazz drummer-band leader Dave Cook, who transitioned from Prescott on Aug. 30. Dave conceived and led the Vanguard jazz combo and the Atlantis Big Band, as well as other aggregations.
For 10 years, he led the legendary Monday night jam session at the Melody Lounge in Tempe, where touring musicians often stopped by to sit in, including Wynton Marsalis, as well as hometown-cum-international stars Lewis Nash and Joey DeFrancesco. Dave also led jam sessions at "The Vee" in south Phoenix. Dave's bands regularly played arrangements of the late pianist-composer Prince Shell, whose oeuvres were archived by guitarist Ted Goddard for posterity.
A celebration of life is tentatively scheduled for Sunday afternoon Nov. 3, organized by family members and musicians. Dave, recipient of a JiA Lifetime Achievement Award, would have been 80 on Nov. 5.
Saxophonist Jerry Donato is host of a new online radio show at http://radiophoenix.org from 9 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, repeating each following Monday from 9 to 10 p.m. "Professional Musicians of Arizona (Radio Hour)" launched on July 31 for a 13-week run, and possible continuation. For more than a year, Donato has been the organizer of the monthly Centennial music series at the Musicians Union Hall, featuring various genres of music played by local ensembles. Tom Coulson, who has been host of a weekly Thursday online jazz program for the past several years, assisted with arrangements for the added show. Tom has had guest DJs on his own Thursday-night plot, such as pianist John Mueller and me.
Francine Reed emailed from Atlanta that she completed a tour-week summer tour in New England, then resumed her seasonal performance in Seattle with Teatro Zanzini, a Cirque du Soleil-type production in which she is a featured act. She wrote that her former Phoenix pianist, Tim Ray, went to hear her in a Boston blues club. Fans take note: Francine will be at the Rhythm Room with "that old gang of mine" on Sunday, Oct. 13, performing a benefit for St. Mary's Food Bank with a band led by her longtime bassist-vocalist Andy Gonzales.
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Final Bar: Paul Smith, 92, pianist (Ella Fitzgerald), July 3 in Los Angeles; George Duke, 67, of leukemia Aug. 5 in Los Angeles; Cedar Walton, 79, pianist-composer (performed in October 2012 with drummer Lewis Nash to inaugurate The Nash Center), Aug. 19 in Brooklyn; Marian McPartland, 95, pianist (NPR "Piano Jazz" radio show), Aug. 20 of natural causes in Long Island, NYC; Dave Cook, drummer-leader of Vanguard/Atlantis Big Band, for 10 years led Melody Lounge Monday jam sessions, 79, Aug. 30 in Prescott.
Dennis Rowland and Dave Cook
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Nov. 6 Benefit Concert to Support Dennis Rowland's Comeback from Stroke
By Joel Goldenthal
In 2000, the Herberger Theater Center created the Performing and Broadcast Arts Hall of Fame to honor Arizona natives or residents who have achieved national or international acclaim in the field of the performing arts and/or broadcast communications - to acknowledge and immortalize individuals who have made our lives brighter through their contribution to the arts, and provide an example for aspiring artists and journalists of the greatness to which they can aspire. The short list includes Hugh Downs, Pat McMahon, Leslie Nielsen, Alice Cooper...and Dennis Rowland. 
Phoenix theatergoers know Dennis from productions of "Blue" (with Leslie Uggams), "Little Shop of Horrors" ("Feed me, Seymour!"),"Blues in the Night," "Chicago" and "Once on This Island." Music-lovers around the world know Dennis from his seven glorious years as vocalist with the Count Basie Orchestra, and his tours in recent years to Germany, Russia, England, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, the Czech Republic and Croatia.
Locally, Dennis is widely known for his music: Motown shows, appearances with the Extreme Decibel Big Band, ten-year run at Kazimierz World Wine Bar in Scottsdale and many more magnificent performances too numerous to mention. And his voice has been documented in Concord Records "Rhyme, Rhythm & Reason," "Get Here" and "Now Dig This," a celebration of '50s and early '60s Miles Davis music. Other recordings include the inaugural project "Blonde" for the Playboy Jazz label, Joe Sample's "Sample This," and Frank Foster's Loud Minority Band recording "We Do It Diff'rent," as well as the Basie Band's Grammy award-winning record "On the Road."
But why does this Detroit native, Phoenix resident since 1987, evoke such appreciation and adoration? Of course, there's his rich commanding voice, winning smile, humor and bigger-than-life persona. But the answer lies beyond that: in the breadth and depth of Dennis's 25-year involvement in our community - from the classrooms of inner city schools where he's done everything from substitute teach the 3 Rs to stepping in as a band director, and providing guidance, inspiration and mentorship to so many young people through music clinics and lectures, group and private lessons and concert performances. And there's his generosity in lending his musical talents to many charitable causes.
So when a near-fatal stroke and brain hemorrhage on December 19, 2012 compromised Dennis's language center, severely impairing his ability to communicate, and silencing the lyrics that have brought joy to so many of us, we as a community suffered a heartfelt blow.
As part of the team of folks who have been working with Dennis in his recovery, I can tell you that it has not been easy. The damage to pathways in his brain is making it a severe challenge for Dennis to access those years of stored lyrics; he is having to learn how to form many sounds again. For perspective, it took weeks of speech therapy before Dennis could say the word "Blues" - ironic and unfathomable for a guy who has spent decades moving us singing, "Come back, baby, come back." The words "Fly me to the moon" are a work in progress.
But the good news is that the words are still in there, and that Dennis's musicality is still intact, evidenced by his remarkable ability to scat sing (using sounds rather than words). Dennis's indomitably positive spirit, faith and determination to resume his career and his community work are nothing short of awe-inspiring.
The star-studded benefit for Dennis Rowland at the Herberger Theater on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. - including Monica Mancini, Francine Reed, Shelly Berg, Tom Scott, Gregg Field and many more - provides an opportunity to celebrate Dennis and to raise much-needed funds for his living expenses and recovery.
Tickets can be purchased online (herbergertheater.org), by phone (602-252-8497) or in person at the Herberger Theater Center Box Office, 222 E. Monroe St. in downtown Phoenix. In addition, a trustee-administered account is accepting community donations to help with Dennis' living expenses, health care and rehabilitative therapy.
Donations can be made at Dennis' website: CLICK HERE or go to: http://www.dennisrowland.com/fund.html
Our hope is clear: "Come back, Dennis; come back!"
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** Sept 7, Mainstream Jazz, with the Alice Tatum Quartet, Dave Baradic-piano, Bob Lashier-bass, Todd Chuba-drums, 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. CLICK HERE to buy advance tickets.
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photo by Diane Banyai
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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, organized by Shannon Wallace, Beth Dore, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, 602-795-0464.
** Sept 8, Jam Session: house band led by Raul Yanez-piano, with Chris Finet-bass, Dowell Davis-drums, 6-9 pm, Sun., $5/$2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Sept. 10, The Spin with Isobel Davis-vocals, 7-9 pm Tues., $15, Sun City Grand, 19753 N. Remington Drive, Surprise, first in series presented by Jean Bayus Music, $15, reserve at 623-572-9354.
** Sept 13, Contemporary Jazz: Dan Pinson Con Alma (Dan Pinson-alto sax, Beth Lederman-piano, Felix Sainz-bass, Joe Garcia-percussion), 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.
** Sept. 14, Mainstream Jazz: Danielle Cook Trio (Danielle Cook-piano, Sean Brogan-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums), 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. CLICK HERE to buy advance tickets.
Sept. 14, Michael Powers-guitar (Seattle), 8-10 p.m. Sat., Il Vinaio, 270 W. Main St., Mesa 85201, 480-649-6476, info [email protected] or 480-649-6476.
Sept. 14, "A Musical Tribute to West Coast Jazz" (including Dave Brubeck, Cal Tjader, Gerry Mulligan, Vince Guaraldi, etc): PVCC Faculty Jazz Ensemble (Keith Kelly, Brett Reed, Ted Sistrunk, John Lewis + guests Michael Kocour, Jerry Rulon-Maxwell), 7:30 pm Sat., advance $12 adults, $10 seniors-staff, $8 students, $6 children; at door $14 adults, 2 seniors-staff, $ students, $8 children.
 ** Sept. 15, Danny Long Trio (Danny Long-piano/vocals, Bob Lashier-bass, Todd Chuba-bass), 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. CLICK HERE to buy advance tickets.
** Sept 15, Jam Session: house band led by Gabe Hall-Rodrigues-piano, 6-9 pm, Sun., $5/$2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Sept. 15, Buena Vista Social Club (Cuban jazz, folk); Roberto Fonsaca Quintet opens, 7:30 p.m. Sun., $54, $54, $34, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 85201, 480-644-6500.
Sept. 15, Prescott Summit All Stars + Susannah Martin-vocals, "Howlin' at the Highlands" series, 3 p.m. Sat., $20, $15 each in series of four, Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 Walker Road, Prescott.
** Sept. 17, Special Event: Snarky Puppy, 7:15 & 9:15 pm Tues. (separate admissions), $30, $15 students (student ID required), no BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St, Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464. CLICK HERE to buy advance tickets.
** Sept 20, Contemporary Jazz: Trevor Anderies-drums/bandleader with Alina Roitstein-vocal, Greg Uhlmann-guitar, Jon Armstrong-woodwinds, Colin Burgess-bass, 7:30-10 pm Fri., $10/$5 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Sept. 20, Bass Pursuit (Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Chris Pena-keyboards, Andy Gross-sax), 7:30 pm Fri., free, donations to Phoenix Rescue Mission, SoZo Coffee House, 1982 N. Alma School Road, Chandler, 480-726-7696,
Sept. 20-22, 56th Monterey (Calif.) Jazz Festival, county fairgrounds: Diana Krall, Wayne Shorter, Bobby McFerrin, Bob James & David Sanborn, George Benson, Dave Holland's PRISM, Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, Joe Lovano & Dave Douglas: Sound Prints; Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Gregory Porter, Greg Fishman-Judy Roberts, more. 831-373-3366, montereyjazzfestival.org.
** Sept. 21, Mainstream Jazz: Mary Petrich Trio, 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. CLICK HERE to buy advance tickets.
Sept. 21, "The Best of Broadway": AZ Swing Kings + vocalists, 7- 8:45 pm Sat., $15, Sonoran Plaza Ballroom, 19753 N. Remington Drive, Surprise, 623-388-4858.
Sept. 21, Dinner Benefit (for fire fuel-reduction program), Dr Jass & the Heartbeats (Dr Claudio Zamorano-cornet, Suzanne Knighton-bass-vocals, Dale Knighton-banjo-vocals, Mike Buskirk-tbone-tuba-euphonium-vucals, Hawkeye Mathews-clarinet, Gerry Reynolds-drums), 4:30 p.m. Sat., $75, Fossil Creek Creamery Farm, Strawberry, 928-476-5178.
Sept. 21, Mike Vax Quartet, 5-8 pm. Sat., $20 pp includes dinner, Dizzy's Deli "Rhythm & Ribs," 232 S. Montezuma St. (south of Courthouse Plaza), Prescott, 928-443-1166.
Sept. 22, Tom Miles Annual Scholarship Benefit: Devon Bridgewater-tpt-violin, Pete Pancrazi-guitar, David Valdivia-keys, Victor Kottner-bass, Tim Downs-drums + guests, 2-6 p.m. Sun., $20 includes buffet, Los Compadres,2350 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, 602-864-0258.
** Sept 22, Jam Session: house band led by Will Goble-bass, 6-9 pm, Sun., $5/$2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** Sept. 26, Special Event: Carmela y Mas (Carmela Ramirez-vocals, Rebecca Kennell-trumpet, Steven Von Wald-sax, Claudia Bloom-piano, Haijung Choi-bass, Mark Winnans-percussion, with guests artists Abel Valentino-percussion and Jesse Joaquin Parker percussion-vibes), 7:30-10 pm Thurs., $15, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464. CLICK HERE to buy advance tickets.
 ** Sept 27, Contemporary Jazz: Running from Bears (Eric Rasmussen-alto saxophone, Adam Roberts-tenor sax, Keith Kelly,-tenor/baritone sax, Jeff Libman-guitar, Ben Hedquist-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.
Sept. 27, "Bottoms Up: Bass Trio": John Clayton, Rodney Whitaker, Victor Wooten, 7:30 p.m. Fri., $30, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 85201, 480-644-6500.
Sept. 27-29, 35th annual Summit Jazz: Allan Vache Quintet (Vache-clarinet, Matt Hoffman-vibes, John Sheridan-piano, Paul Keller-bass, Butch Miles-drums), Jim Cullum Jazz Band, New Black Eagle Jazz Band Summit Hot Seven, Tom Hook and Terrier Bros., DJC Youth Jazz All-Stars, $215 patron, $115 weekend, $32-$40 per session, Red Lion Southeast, 3200 S. Parker Road, Aurora, CO, 303-695-1700.
**Sept 28, Mainstream Jazz: Laura Hull Quartet (Laura Hull-vocals, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Ted Sistrunk-bass, John Lewis-drums), 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. CLICK HERE to buy advance tickets.
Sept. 28, Gretchen Parlato-vocals, 7:30 p.m. Sat., $35, Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.org
Sept. 28, San Tan Oktoberfest in downtown Glendale, 2-5 p.m. Sat., Bad Cactus Brass Band.
** Sept. 29, 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.
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October 2013 JAZZ CALENDAR
Compiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myers, [email protected]
(Bookings are subject to change without notice; call to confirm)
October: * No Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Festival (tentatively, spring 2014).
Oct. 1, Sherry Roberson Trio; 7-9 pm Tues., Sun City Grand, 19753 N. Remington Drive, Surprise, $15, series presented by Jean Bayus Music, reserve at 623-572-9354.
** Oct. 2, Special Event: Superstition Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Milas Yoes, 7:30-10 pm Wed., $10/$5 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** Oct. 3, Special Event: Roman Street, 7:30-10 pm Thurs., $15, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** Oct. 4, First Friday: Grupo los Santos, 7:30-10:30 pm Fri., free, no BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Oct. 4, SoulScapes (Chris Pena-keyboards, Dwight 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, 480-507-0742.
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** Oct. 5, Mainstream Jazz: Chris Finet Trio, 7:30-10 pm 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.
Oct. 7, Big Band Blast Off! ASU Concert Jazz Band, ASU Jazz Repertory Band (big band music through history, directed by Michael Kocour, Jeffrey Libman), free, 7:30 p.m. Mon., ASU Music Building, Evelyn Smith Music Theater, Mill Avenue, Tempe.
 ** Oct. 7, Arizona Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (directed by Fred Forney), 7:30 p.m. Mon., The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St, Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Oct. 9, ASU Jazz Combos, 7:30 pm Wed., ASU Music Building, Fifth Floor Recital Hall, Mill Avenue, Tempe.
Oct. 10, Jonathan Batiste (piano-vocals-harmonaboard) and Stay Human, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., $35, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 85201, 480-644-6500.
**Oct. 10, Lewis Nash Trio (Nash-drums, George Cables-piano, George Mraz-bass); The Nash 1st Anniversary Celebration-Fundraiser, Part 1: in-home concert-cocktail party + meet & greet with with 5 celebrity musicians (Randy Brecker-trumpet, Javon Jackson-tenor sax), $100 (10% discount if purchased by Sept. 30), 6:30 p.m. Thurs., info thenash.org or http://anniv1thenash.eventbrite.com, 602-795-0464.
 ** Oct. 11, Lewis Nash All-star Quintet (Nash-drums, Randy Brecker-trumpet, Javon Jackson-tenor sax, George Cables-piano, George Mraz-bass), The Nash First Anniversary Celebration, Part 2, 7 pm and 8:45 pm Fri., $45 and $65, front row sponsorship tables for four-$600 (10% discount if purchased by Sept. 30); The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St, Phoenix 85004,
thenash.org or http://anniv1thenash.eventbrite.com, 602-795-0464.
** Oct. 12, "Remembering Piano Greats" George Duke, Keith Greko, Marian McPartland, Mulgrew Miller, Cedar Walton, by Michael Kocour-Charles Lewis-Beth Lederman-pianos; The Nash 1st Anniversary Celebration, Part 3, 7:30 p.m. Sat., $25/$15 students with ID (10% discount if purchased by Sept. 30), The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St, Phoenix 85004, thenash.org or http://anniv1thenash.eventbrite.com, 602-795-0464.
 ** Oct. 13, New Orleans-style Jazz Brunch with Bad Cactus Brass Band, The Nash 1st Anniversary Celebration, Part 4: two seatings: 10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. Sun., $35 ($40 at door, space permitting)/$30 Jazz in AZ members & seniors 60+ ($35 at door, space permitting)/$25 students ($30 at door, space permitting); The Nash,110 E. Roosevelt St, Phoenix 85004, thenash.org or http://anniv1thenash.eventbrite.com, 602-795-0464.
Oct. 15, Fred Forney Quintet, 7 p.m. Tues., Miami High School Auditorium, Globe, AZ, presented by Miami Community Concert Association.
** Oct. 17, Special Event: Carmela y Mas (Carmela Ramirez-vocals, featuring Rebecca Kennell-trumpet, Steven Von Wald-sax, Claudia Bloom-piano, Haijung Choi-bass, Mark Winnans-percussion, with guests artists Abel Valentino-percussion and Jesse Joaquin Parker-percussion/vibes), 7:30-10 pm Thurs., $15, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
 ** Oct. 18, Contemporary Jazz: Area 25 (Andrew Gross-tenor sax, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Mark DeCozio-keys, Mike King-bass, Todd Chuba-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.
Oct. 18, Bad Cactus Brass Band, 7-9 p.m. Fri., $22 ($16 members), Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix 85008, dbg.org, 480-481-8188.
** Oct. 19, Mainstream Jazz: Pete Pancrazi Quartet (Pete Pancrazi-guitar/vocals, Beth Lederman-piano, Vic Kottner-bass, John Lewis-drums), 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.
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**Oct. 20, Margo Reed-vocals, Jerry Donato-tenor sax, Joel Robin-piano, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff-drums: Jazz in AZ monthly party, 3-5 p.m. Sun., 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.
** Oct. 21, Special Event: Sonoran Serenade Big Band, 7:30-9:30 pm Mon., BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Oct. 22, ACS: Geri Allen-piano, Esperanza Spalding-bass, Terri Lynne Carrington-drums, 7:30 p.m. Tues., $35, $30, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 85201, 480-644-6500.
Oct. 22, ASU Latin Jazz Band (Dom Moio, director), 7:30 pm Tues., free, ASU Music Building, Evelyn Smith Music Theater, Mill Avenue, Tempe.
** Oct. 23, Fred Forney Quintet (Forney-tpt,Brice Winston-tenor sax, Nick Manson-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Dom Moio-drums), 7:30 pm Wed., The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St, Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** Oct. 24, Special Event: Trish Hatley-vocals, 7:30-10 pm Thurs., $15, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** Oct. 25, Contemporary Jazz: Ioannis Goudelis Trio, 7:30-10 pm Fri., $10/$5 students with ID, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
Oct. 26, "Great Songstresses of Jazz": Dee Alexander, Jeffrey Lindberg & ASU Concert Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Sat., $20, $25, $35, Tempe Center for the Arts Theater, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.org
Oct. 30, Michael Kocour-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Dom Moio-drums: Great American Songbook, classics, originals: MIM Musical Interludes Series: 10:30 am Thurs., Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org
Oct. 31, AZ Swing Kings (dance), 7-9:30 pm Thurs., $10, Sun City Grand, Sonoran Plaza Ballroom, 19753 N. Remington Drive, Surprise, 623-556-4059.
Nov. 1, Sergio Mendez & Friends, 8 p.m. Fri., $39, $49, $69, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-499-8487.
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. 10, Dave Cook Celebration of Life by Jazz in AZ, 3:30 p.m. Sun., location/details to be announced.
Nov. 6, Dennis Rowland Benefit Concert: Tom Scott-sax, Shelly Berg-piano, Monica Mancini-vocals, Francine Reed-vocals, Chuck Berghofer-bass, Gregg Field-drums, Mike King-bass, Greg Warner-drums, more (fund for living, health care, rehabilitation expenses, info atdennisrowland.com), admission $35, $50, $60, $75, 7:30 p.m. Wed., Herberger Theater, Center Stage, 222 E. Monroe St. (northwest corner Third Street and Monroe), Phoenix, 602-252-8497, herbergertheater.org
Nov. 7-12, 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.
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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, Ascension Vespers-Double Bass & Face (Vicki McDermitt-vocals, Dwight Kilian-bass, Todd Johnson-6-string electric bass), 7 pm Fri. Oct.18, free.
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, 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 jazz nightly, including Renee Patrick Quartet, 7-11 p.m. Wed. (Patrick-vocals, David Baradic-piano, Mike King-bass, Greg Warner-drums); Diana Lee Band (Lee-vocals, Greg Warner-drums, Dave Baradic-piano, Felix Sainz-bass), 7-11 p.m. Sat. Sept. 14, 28; Oct. 12, 26; Nov. 9, 23; Dec.7, 21
NEW 5 & Diner, 9069 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale 85250, 7-10 p.m. third Friday "sock hop," live band, free.
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.: Sept. 21, Armand Boatman's Bebop Revolution (Fred Forney-tpt, Jerry Donato-tenor saxophone, Dwight Kilian-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums, 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 on Main, 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.
Remington's, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253, 480-951-5101: Sept. schedule:
7-10 p.m. Tues., Alice Tatum-vocals, Rachael Gold-piano, 7-9 pm Wed., Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano, Julian Goldenthal-drums; 7-10 p.m. Thurs., Margo Reed-vocals, Joel Robin-piano; 7-11 p.m. Fri., Guy Pennacchio Trio; 7-11p.m. Sat., Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano, Cleve Huff-drums.
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: Sept. 5, Nick Manson Quartet; Sept. 12, Joe Garcia Quartet; Sept. 19, Crotty-O'Neill Touring Quintet; Sept. 26, Fred Forney Quartet; Oct. 3, Grupo Los Santos with David Ambrosio; Oct. 10, Russell Schmidt Quartet; Oct. 17, Mike Crotty Jazz Octet; Oct. 24, Peter Zinsmeister; Oct. 31, Will Goble Jazz Quartet.
Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 100th St. south of Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, 7-9 p.m. first Mon, on break until Oct.: 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.
RESUMED/NEW NIGHT 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. 7-9 p.m. Wed.: Sept. 18, Nick Manson's Student Night: Manson-piano, Chris Ross-bass, Steven Avalos-drums; Sept. 24, Red Mountain Big Band; Oct. 2, Joe Gilboy Quintet; Oct. 9, Lavarez Harris Group; Oct. 16, Nick Manson's Student Night: Manson-piano, Chris Ross-bass, Steven Avalo -drums, Michele Oh vocals.
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PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY
RESUMED Asbury United Methodist Church, 1601 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Pam's Jam, 6:30-8:30 pm first Wed. (Sept. 5, Oct. 2), all ages-levels, led by Pam Morita-piano, Yorman Williams-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums, $5 suggested donation.
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, (all-ages jazz jam), 7:30-10 p.m. Thurs 5754 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale 85301, rear entrance, free parking, $5 cover, organized by Beth Dore, info 623-931-0235 or 408-475-5583: Sept. led by Marcos Crego Cuban Jazz Potpourri (Crego-piano, bass-Thomas Williams-Bob Lashier-Dallas Huber, drums-Emerson Laffey, percussion-Jesse Parker (+ vocalist Mercy Bermudez, Sept. 12).
Jazz for the Soul @ Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church, 14403 N. 75th Ave., Peoria, 623-979-0080, Jazz For The Soul-Mike Kocour Quintet (Michael Kocour-piano, Eric Rasmussen-alto sax, Bryon Ruth-tenor sax, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums), 6-8p.m. Sun. Sept. 8, free.
Los Compadres,2350 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, 602-864-0258: 2:00pm-6:00 p.m. Sun.: Sept. 22: Devon Bridgewater-tpt-violin, Pete Pancrazi-guitar, David Valdivia-keys, Victor Kottner-bass, Tim Downs-drums + guests, hosting annual Tom Miles Scholarship Benefit, $20 includes buffet, proceeds to the Mesa Community College fund.
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.
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.
NEW 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: Sept. 10, "The Spin" with Isobel Davis, vocals; Oct 1, Sherry Roberson Trio;Oct. 29, "Dueling Pianos: Mike Smith, Carlos Marquez.
NEW 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., Oct. 30, Dmitri Matheny Group, $15, reserve @ box office 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 Friday music-art events, concerts, clinics, third Sunday Jazz in AZ parties; BYOB.
NEW Westbrook Village, Lakes Recreation Center Ballroom, 19251 N. Westbrook Pkwy, Peoria, 7-9 pm Tues. Oct. 15, Alice Tatum Trio, $12.50, Jean Bayus Music, reserve at 623-572-9354.
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EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-Mesa-Apache Junction)
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.
RESUMED Buon Gusto, 440 W. Warner Road, Tempe 85254, 480-831-5823, Mike Krill-sax, Dave Henning-keyboard, Tim Paree-electric bass, Andy Ziker-drums, 6-9 p.m. alternate Sat., Sept. 7, 21, Oct. 5.
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.
NEW Marcello's Pasta Grill-Fine Italian Dining,1701 E. Warner Road (west of McClintock), Tempe,480-831-0800,marcellospastagrill.com, Danny Long-piano-vocals, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs., food.
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 jamled 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. Sept. 27-28, Payson Jazz Trio (Bob Smolenski-piano, Mike Buskirk-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums), info [email protected] or 602-619-3355.
Fossil Creek Creamery Farm, Strawberry, 928-476-5178: dinner benefit for fire fuel-reduction program, $75, 4:30 p.m. Sat. Sept. 21, Dr Jass & the Heartbeats; Dr Claudio Zamorano-cornet, Suzanne Knighton-bass-vocals, Dale Knighton-banjo-vocals, Mike Buskirk-tbone-tuba-ephonium-vcals, Hawkeye Mathews-clarinet, Gerry Reynolds-drums.
Payson Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson, 2 p.m. Sun., $5 donation: Sept. 15, "Chicago-Style Jazz": Joe Hopkins-clarinet, Gary Church-trpt-tbone, Cheryl Thurston-piano, Steve Douglas-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums; info/RSVP [email protected], or 602-619-3355.
SEDONA
Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: Les Czimber-piano, Zique Bonner-bass, 7-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat
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.
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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
Lindy Hop Society, savethearts.org/swing/
Phoenix Blues Society, phoenixblues.org
AZWeekly Magazine, azweeklymagazine.com, free
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