Volume XXXIV Number 4.2 May 2013
In This Issue Jazz in AZ Monthly Party The Nash Art Show at The Nash Summer @ The Nash President's Message RIFFS by Patricia Myers May 2013 Jazz Calendar May 2013 Jazz Venues
Jazz in AZ Monthly Party at The Nash Sun., May 19, 3-5 pm Jazz in AZ monthly party featuring 'Papa' John DeFrancesco
Weekend jazz event May 17-19 to celebrate Illinois Jacquet, benefit The Nash
'Papa' John DeFrancesco began playing the Hammond B3 Organ in the Buffalo, New York area in 1959 after seeing Jimmy Smith live. In the late '70's, he put aside his successful performing career -playing with the likes of Jack McDuff, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, George Benson, and Houston Person -- to concentrate on raising his son, Joey DeFrancesco. 'Papa' John must have done something right, as son Joey started touring as a member of Miles Davis' band at the age of 17. With Joey grown and on his own, in the mid-'90's 'Papa' John resumed his own performance and recording career. His most recent album, A Philadelphia Story, released in 2011 on the Savant label, is "...smoking B-3 jazz with kick, swagger, and funky butt grooves. It marks the welcome return of a master jazzman," says AllMusic.com. See this formidable jazzman live and up close at Jazz in AZ Monthly Sunday Party @ The
The "2013 Desert Winds Jazz Weekend," benefiting the Illinois Jacquet Foundation and Jazz in Arizona/The Nash, takes place Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 at The Nash, MIM and Talking Stick Resort. Throughout the music-filled weekend, attendees will not only mingle with jazz royalty, music lovers, jazz enthusiasts, performers and celebrities, but also help to further the philanthropic efforts of the Illinois Jacquet Foundation -serving as a testament to the lasting contributions of one of jazz music's most influential talents, the late jazz tenor saxophonist, Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet (1922-2004). Co-founded in 2005 by Jacquet's daughter and Scottsdale resident, Dr. Pamela Jacquet Davis, the Illinois Jacquet Foundation provides positive motivational programs that inspire learning, leadership and personal growth. Through community-based involvement, events and outreach across the music education spectrum, the foundation is able to offer financial assistance, annual sponsorships and grants to jazz music students at some of the most prestigious institutions throughout the United States. Ultimately, the Foundation empowers those involved in music studies to make a positive impact on the future of the jazz music genre. The "2013 Desert Winds Jazz Weekend," begins Friday, May 17, at The Nash and closes with a jazz-inspired brunch on Sunday, May 19, at Talking Stick Resort. The premier gala event of the three-day affair, "Desert Winds, An Evening of Jazz," takes place at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) on Saturday evening, May 18. The event will include the presentation of two very special awards, designed by Tiffany & Co., honoring three individuals whose efforts embody the joy, the promise and the pursuit of Illinois Jacquet's legacy, which continues to shine through their work in support of the greater jazz community. The honorees are Herb and Lorene Ely, Jazz Patrons of the Year; and Julius Tolentino, Jazz Educator of the Year.
Nash. He'll be groovin' on his B3 in the company of 3 supergifted musicians: Shea Marshall-sax , Ralph Carrasco -guitar, and Jabaridrums. Admission: $15 general; $12 seniors; $10 JiA Members (Lifetime Members free; donation optional); $5 Students with ID; under age 12 free Phoenix City Grill will provide complimentary hors d'ouevres during the break. B.Y.O.B. For advance tickets (recommended), click here. THE NA SH Jazz Happens Here!
Valley musicians performing at the events are Friday: Mudsaw with Vince Kaufmannsaxophone (featured on the Illinois Jacquet classic, Flying Home), Alex Oliverio-guitar, Aleks Izotov-piano, Alex Meltzer-bass and Micah Hummel-drums; Saturday: Fred Forney Quintet with Fred Forney-trumpet, Jerry Donato-sax, Armand Boatman- piano, Todd Johnson-bass and Dom Moio-drums, with special guest Delphine Cortez-vocals; and Sunday: Steve Douglas Trio with Stan Sorenson-guitar, Steve Douglas-bass and Andy Ziker-drums. Tickets for all three days of the music-filled weekend are $300. Tickets for the events can be purchased separately: The Nash Reception, $45; The MIM Gala, $250; The Talking Stick Brunch, $50. For additional event information, performance schedules, to purchase tickets or to find out more about the Illinois Jacquet Foundation and its impact in the community, visit www.desertwindsjazzweekend.com or call 602-5685313.
Summertime, and The Nash will be SIZZLIN' with education programs, Catch a Rising Star, Sunday jams, and more... by Joel Goldenthal
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
Executive Director It's been an exciting adventure since Wynton Marsalis, Rene Rosnes, Peter Washington and Lewis Nash christened The Nash on April 11, 2012 with a Jazz for Young People concert for more than 120 elementary and junior high school students. (If you've never seen KPNX-TV12's story on the event, take a moment to view it now at http://www.azcentral.com/video/1557510681001.) . One year and some hundred-or-so events later -- including weekly Sunday Jam Sessions, Contemporary Jazz Fridays, College big band and ensemble performances with guests jazz luminaries, Mainstream Saturdays, senior recitals, educational
and new listings of events at thenash.org. B.Y.O.B except First Fridays or as otherwise noted with event listings. Click here for restrictions and policies. Art Show at The Nash
Rotating Art Shows at The Nash "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most" is on display through the end of June. This show features 11 local artists: Crystal Coughlin, Bill Manson, Peter Martori, Bobbi McMurry, Marilyn Mitchell, Susan Norton-Scott, Brianna Pearch, Jacque Venus Tobias, and Rob Varela. The next call to artists, entitled "Summertime and the livin' is easy," will be published soon at www.thenash.org. Jazz in Arizona, Inc. A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization P.O. Box 2913 Scottsdale, AZ 85252-2913 Phone: (602)765-0464. Email: info@jazzinaz.org.
events with the likes of Mike Kocour and Danilo PĂŠrez; and let's not forget the Grand Opening Concert in October with Houston Person, Russell Malone, Cedar Walton, Christian McBride and Lewis Nash -- we are about to open our Education Annex adjacent to The Nash and kick off an initial schedule of nine educational programs in June and July...PLUS the 2013 rendition of Catch a Rising Star!
Summer Education Programs The Nash will be offering educational workshops and seminars throughout the summer. These programs are designed to augment, rather than compete with or duplicate, other educational offerings. Students who participate in week-long summer camp programs will find one or even several of The Nash summer programs to be of interest, affordable, and compatible with their schedules. Adult students are welcome. All programs are being taught by top Valley jazz educators. Tuition for a typical four-session (2 hours each) workshop is $100, which is a fraction of what comparable hourly private instruction would cost. We encourage your donations to provide financial aid to potential students who may not be able to afford the classes, which can be made to Jazz in Arizona and restricted for scholarships at The Nash by calling 604-795-0464. The schedule of summer courses scheduled at The Nash thus far: Jazz Rhythm Workshop: How to Play Odd Time Signatures Eric Rasmussen - June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 6-8 pm The Rhythm Section: Support and Interaction Will Goble - June 4, 11, 18, and 25, 6-8 pm Brass Playing Boot Camp Ryan Haines - June 30, 3-5 pm Jazz Combo: Various Approaches to Improvisation Ted Sistrunk - July 7, 14, 21, and 28, 1-3 pm Latin Percussion Dom Moio - July 1, 8, 15, and 22, 6-8 pm Practice Concepts
Website: www.jazzinaz.org
Adam Roberts - July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 6-8 pm
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.
Additional workshops are being finalized, including: Jazz Combo - Free music and Improvisation; Learning Tunes; Being a Professional Musician: Music in School vs. The Real World; Duet Playing; and Jazz Combo - Dixie Brass Band. For more information and to register for summer programs, visit www.TheNash.org.
Jazz In AZ Board Members: Steve Douglas, president Doug Mayes, vice president Susan Dwyer, treasurer Lorene Ely, secretary Dawn Agent Barbie Baugh Beth Dore Debbi Foshee Larry Goldstein Peter Keane Dennis Rowland Stu Siefer Fred Wilson Associate Directors: Steve Conrad Gary Doyle Herb Ely Keith Kelly Dan Konzen Jeff Libman Jen Rogers Karen Scates Duncan Stoutner
'Catch a Rising Star' Series This summer's concert series features performances by young artists based in Arizona. Curated by The Nash, the series provides a platform for these emerging artists to gain prominence in the jazz community. The 2013 series features headliners of young artists ages 12-26. This year, the Catch a RisingStar program is very much an educational program as well as a performance series, as all Catch a RisingStars groups will be offered a free clinic by an experienced local jazz educator in advance of their performance at the Nash. Watch www.TheNash.org for the schedule of musicians and dates.
But wait, there's more! Jazz in AZ has partnered with the long-established big band program, City Jazz (now under the auspices of Phoenix Center for the Arts), and the band will be meeting at The Nash on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer beginning on May 28th. The band will be under the new direction of Phoenix trombonist/arranger/composer/educator Mark Witt. For more information on this program, visit http://phoenixcenterforthearts.org/classes/city-jazz/ and click on Schedule and Registration.
Also at The Nash this summer: Every Wednesday at 7:30 pm - The Superstitution Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Milas Yoes. This will be an open rehearsal for the band, welcoming to sit-ins and to arrangers/composers who want to hear their charts performed. Every Friday at 7:30 pm - Either a contemporary jazz ensemble or Catch a Rising Star Most Saturdays at 7:30 pm - Mainstream Jazz Sundays at 6 pm - Jam Sessions
Executive Director: Joel Robin Goldenthal (602)750-7045 joel@jazzinaz.org
JAZZ HAPPENS HERE...and YOU can help!
Assistant Director: Joan Leard
Your support for the success of these programs is important; whether through donations, sponsorship, or volunteer services. For more information on how you can help, please contact Barbie Baugh at 602-525-2687. We also appreciate your
(480)947-6119 joan@jazzinaz.org Jazz Notes Editor: Joel R. Goldenthal Contributing Writers: Patricia Myers Joel Goldenthal Jazz Notes is published by Jazz in Arizona, Inc. Advertising Information: call 602-750-7045; or email joel@jazzinaz.org
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continued attendance and participation in these programs at The Nash!
President's Message by Steve Douglas
We've come a long way, baby!
Some advertising slogans stick in your head, and the one that immediately comes to mind is "You've come a long way, baby". Well, Jazz in AZ is not Virginia Slims, but you sure have to be impressed with what's happened over the last 2 years. When I first became involved on the board we had maybe 19 events a year -- 12 monthly parties at Kazimierz, six Kerr concerts and a Father's Day dance. A lot has changed since then; overwhelming and awesome to say the least. The monthly parties have now moved with great initial success to The Nash, the Kerr concerts continue with an upgraded sound system, Father's Day is on the calendar again with the Extreme Decibel Big Band and... drum roll....we had 18 events at The Nash in April! Can you believe that? What two years ago was a dream, a vision, an inspired hope for the rejuvenation of the legacy of jazz and the role Jazz in AZ would play, has come to fruition. Last week, there was an impromptu, last-minute luncheon at The Nash at the special request of Lewis Nash to show the center to his touring Monterey Jazz Festival sextet. Once again surrounded by some jazz luminaries -- Christian McBride, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Chris Potter, Lewis, Ambrose Akinmusire and Benny Green -- I had to pinch myself that we have accomplished so much in so little time. I heard Lewis say to Dee Dee, "I still don't believe it, and I don't know what to say." Well, I know what to say: Jazz is alive and well in Phoenix, make no mistake about that! The thought of some 200 events a year at The Nash is beyond my comprehension. From First Fridays to workshops, clinics, jam sessions, big band concerts -- and education programs coming into full swing this summer with seven four-hour workshops and two seminars already scheduled for June and July, to be taught by some of our finest Valley jazz educators. I'm really dumbfounded at the speed things have ramped up. My thanks to Jeff Libman for finding and scheduling some great music, and overseeing the development of our education programs; and, of course, to the tireless efforts of Lorene Ely, our board secretary, and Joel, our executive director. "(We have) come a long way, baby!"
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by Patricia Myers
War declared on jazz radio station!
That headline would shock many, but it was true last June after Boston's NPR radio station WGBH-FM ended a 27-year jazz show and decreased airtime for another longtime one, replaced by more news and public affairs programming, in order to compete with another area NPR radio station, WBUH FM. A "jazz funeral" outside the radio station, organized by Boston musician Ken Field, was reported by Nat Hentoff, jazz columnist/historian, in JAZZed magazine, a publication for jazz educators, musicians and fans. He wrote that Field launched the event "with a slow dirge-like performance of 'Just a Closer Walk with Thee' and ending with a rousing up-tempo finale . . . with a little hope for [these marching musicians'] work continuing somewhere, somehow, into the future." He added that there was "a lot of press, a lot of instruments, a lot of people. Passing drivers honked their support . . . for jazz, a uniquely American art form." Hentoff opined that this "jazz rebellion" might inspire jazz communities in other cities where public and other radio stations will have stopped or greatly reduced jazz programming, as has KJZZ FM here (removing the first weekday evening hour of jazz and totally eliminating the longtime Saturday night favorite, "Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz," for more news hours). As a result of the Boston funeral-rally, the executive director of JazzBoston organized a public meeting of musicians, broadcasters, educators and representatives of cultural organizations. Some wanted to start another public-radio station; others suggested streaming jazz and related talks to digital devices. The result was the Boston Jazz Radio Master Plan with long-range goals of bringing live jazz and other music into schools and supporting its teachers. What struck Hentoff was the contrast between jazz-community supporters with the continuing public lament that jazz is dying. The naysayers cite diminishing audience numbers and sales of recordings (contrary to results logged by Amazon and other websites) and fewer young musicians interested in jazz (contrary to rising numbers of jazz courses, students and bands throughout the nation). Hentoff then quoted the late saxophonist Sidney Bechet: "You can't keep this music down as long as people are able to hear it," and concluded that WGBH unintentionally proved just that. Hentoff recalled, "Whenever I was invited to talk about jazz and play recordings in schools, the kids, although the music was new to most of them, got excited. Some got up to dance. In one second-grade New York classroom, so did the teacher."
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At outdoor events with live jazz, watch how young children react to the sounds. That is the future. My belief continues to be that jazz is not dying, but continues to need the visible and ongoing support of its fans to stay linked to contemporary society. Suggestion: Plan to forego TV programming one night a week, and go out to hear a live jazz performance. There are more than 50 jazz concerts in the month of May, and more than 54 venues to hear live jazz in the metro Phoenix area, plus another 18 elsewhere in Arizona.
The Buzz: Summer soon will be upon us, the season when some venues slow or stop having live jazz. Jazz in the Hills will change from weekly to one or two Fridays a month, and a few other venues will curtail bookings until mid-September. Jazz fans always could count on Remington's for five nights of high-level sounds, but that may not be the case this summer. Changes for June are being discussed that would shift jazz on the nights that Danny Long and Judy Roberts perform their exceptional sounds, moving them to two weeknights, and ending the Thursday musical magic created by Judy and Margo Reed that usually goes on hiatus in July and August. On the positive side, The Nash will continue its every-Friday events, Saturday mainstream jazz, Sunday jam sessions and Jazz in AZ monthly parties (Papa John DeFrancesco combo on May 19), and Sacred Grounds coffeehouse will continue as usual on Thursdays throughout the summer. Jazz at Lincoln Center announced its 2013 inductees into the Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame as drummer Art Blakey, vibraphonist Lionel Hampton and trumpeter Clark Terry. Each gained the majority of the popular vote cast by jazz fans around the world between March 6 and March 31. The three will be inducted on June 4 in a ceremony at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, at JALC's home, Frederick P. Rose Hall in Manhattan. As a longtime member of the international Jazz Journalists Association, I participated in voting for the 2013 awards, and was pleased to see that many of my choices won. Winners in the 17th annual voting were Wayne Shorter, Lifetime Achievement; Sonny Rollins, "Emeritus Jazz Artist/Beyond Voting"; Wadada Leo Smith, Musician of the Year and Trumpeter of the Year; Maria Schneider, Composer-Arranger of the Year; Small Ensemble of the Year, Wayne Shorter Quartet; Best Male Vocalist, Gregory Porter; Best Female Vocalist, Luciana Souza; Trombonist of the Year, Wycliffe Gordon; Multi-reeds Player of the Year and clarinetist of the year, Anat Cohen; Alto Saxophonist of the Year, Rudresh Mahanthappa; Tenor Saxophonist of the Year, Chris Potter; Baritone Saxophonist of the Year, Gary Smulyan; Soprano Saxophonist of the Year, Wayne Shorter; Flutist of the Year, Nicole Mitchell; Guitarist of the Year, Bill Frisell; Pianist of the Year, Vijay Iyer; Keyboards player of the Year, Dr. Lonnie Smith; Bassist of the Year, Christian McBride; Violinist/Violist/Cellist of the Year, Regina Carter; Percussionist of the Year, Bobby Sanabria; Mallets Instrumentalist of the Year, Stefon Harris; Traps Drummer of the Year, Billy Hart; Player of Instruments Rare in Jazz of the Year, Edmar Castaneda, harp; Aaron Diehl, pianist-composer (Wynton Marsalis bands), Up and Coming Musician of the Year; Large Ensemble of the Year, Ryan Truesdell's Gil Evans Project; Record of the year, Centennial: Newly Discovered Works of Gil Evans (ArtistShare); ECM, record label of the year. In addition, JJA this year honored Jeff Haskell, Tucson pianist-educator, as one of 26 Jazz Heroes. A previous Arizona Hero was Don Z. Miller, producer of the Paradise Valley Jazz Party and one of the nine founders of Jazz in AZ in 1977. Longtime jazz supporter Jo Wittens celebrated her 91st birthday in April at a brunch party hosted by Willi and Jack Ulman. After Margo Reed sang her special version of the birthday song, Jo declared, "It's not my birthday unless
Margo sings to me." Doc Severinsen, former "Tonight Show" bandleader who will be 86 in July, led his San Miguel Five in two hourlong concerts at the Musical Instrument Museum on May 2. The trumpeter, who moved to Mexico in 2006, impressed the audiences with his ability to hit and sustain notes in both the high and low registers, and deliver complex multiple 16th-note patterns. As expected, he wore flamboyantly colorful garb of orange shirt and purple leather pants with a strongly patterned sport coat (he said he still wants to add sequins to it). Guitarist Gil Gutierrez dazzled with quicksilver runs during the quintet's flawless performance of Latin sounds with a jazz flair, lush ballad and the gypsy-jazz swing of Django Reinhardt.
Musicians' News: Dennis Row land has been seen out and about, including at the Monterey Jazz Festival 55th Anniversary All-Stars concert at the Mesa Art Center in late April. Looking strong and dapper as he greeted friends and fans as he recovers from a stroke in December, he said he's scatting but still "working on the lyrics." Frank Darmiento's "Revelation" was performed by the Arizona Big Band last month at Winfield's, capably delivering its time changes from 3/4 to 4/4. The band, co-led by drummer Al Greenw ell and trumpeter Tom Williams, will return May 31 to the coffeehouse at First Baptist Church of Scottsdale. The venue has live jazz every Friday, including the Red Mountain Big Band, directed by David Bacon, as well as small combos. Pianist Joel Robin composed and recorded a solo-piano chart for his wife, singer Delphine Cortez, "Delphine's Bolero," that recently was aired on Blaise Lantana's nightly KJZZ jazz program.
Quotable: "There are wonderful things in real jazz, the talent for improvisation, the liveliness, the being at one with the audience." Henri Matisse, French artist.
May 2013 JAZZ CALENDAR Compiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myers, psmyers1@cox.net (Bookings are subject to change without notice; call to confirm). May 3-12, " In a Sentimental Mood" : Sounds of Nat King Cole, Billy Eckstine, Sammy Davis Jr. (Walter Belchervocals), Black Theatre Troupe musical @ Playhouse on the Park, Viad Tower, 1850 N. Central Ave., Phoenix or Performing Arts Center, 1333 E. Washington St., Phoenix; 602-254-2151, option 4 or www.blacktheatretroupe.org; info: 602-258-8128. May 7, Young Sounds of Arizona (student big band), 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tues., Musicians Union Hall, 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix 85006, 602-254-8838; free for union members, $5 nonmembers, $3 students, free for children under 12; continuing monthly series celebrating 100th anniversary of Phoenix Federation of Musicians Local 586 AFM; soft drinks-snacks on sale or BYOB; food, wine, beer, spirits available at Tuck Shop, 2245 N. 12th St., Phoenix 85006, 602-354-2980.
** May 10, Contemporary Jazz: Mike Ozuna Quartet (Ozuna-guitar, Andrew Gross-tenor sax , Will Goble-bass, Rob Moore-drums), 7:30-10 p.m., $10, $5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
May 10, Chris Botti-trumpet, 7:30 p.m. Fri., $39 lawn, $59 chair, Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. (75th St. south of Indian School Road), Scottsdale 85251, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org. May 10, Terrell Stafford Quintet: " This Side of Strayhorn," 7:30 p.m. Fri., Studio, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.org May 10, Fuerza Cabribe (Latin salsa, Dominican bachata), 7-9 p.m. Fri., $22 public, $16 members, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 85008, 480-480-8188, dbg.org. May 11, Carolyn Eynon Singers (24 adult singers + jazz trio), 7 p.m. Sat., $15, Orangewood Presbyterian Church; 7321 N. 10th St., Phoenix 85067, info 480-529-2630.
** May 11, Mainstream Jazz, w ith the Jack Radavich Quartet (Jack Radavich-bass, Jerry Donato-tenor sax , Peter Zale- piano, Tim Dow ns-drums), 7:30-10 pm, $15/$12 seniors and JiA members/$8 students , BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
** May 12, Jam Session led by Will Goble-bass, 6-9 pm. $5, $2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464
May 12, Yuma Jazz Company Trio (Steven Hennig-tpt, Carl Posch-gtr, Jon Knudtson- bass), Mother's Day Brunch, 10 am Sun.., $31, Hilton Garden Inn at Pivot Point, 200 N Madison, Yuma 85364, 928-783-1500. May 15, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, 7 and 9 p.m. Wed., $52.50 and $62.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org May 17-19, Illinois Jacquet Foundation Benefit Weekend: 6-10 p.m. Fri., Mudsaw w / Vince Kaufman-sax , hosted
reception @ The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464; 6-10 p.m. Sat. gala @ MIM, ($250 pp, dinner, Fred Forney Quintet); 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch, Steve Douglas Trio (Stan Sorenson-guitar, Steve Douglas-bass, Andy Ziker-drums) @ Talking Stick Resort, 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 85250, 480-850-8606; $300 all weekend events, or separately $45/Fri., $250/Sat., $50/Sun., infodesertwindsjazzweekend.com or 602-568-5313. May 17, " Jazz at the Symphony" : La Forza Chamber Orchestra (Frank Darmiento, music director) + Jazz Quintet (Dick Poccia-baritone sax , Frank Darmiento-trombone, Armand Boatman-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Dom Moiodrums), 7:30 p.m. Fri., free, Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, info 480-338-3764 or LaForzaOrchestra.org May 17, Big Nick and Gila Monsters, 7-9 p.m. Fri., $22 public, $16 members, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 85008, 480-480-8188, dbg.org May 17, Dominic Amato-sax , 7-9:15 p.m. Fri., free, outdoor amphitheater, wine, food, The Promenade, Scottsdale Road at Frank Lloyd Wright, Scottsdale 85254, 480-385-2820. May 17, Jazz Quintet (Dick Poccia-baritone sax , Armand Boatman-piano, Frank Darmiento-trombone, Ben Hedquist-bass, Dom Moio-drums) + La Forza Chamber Orchestra (jazz & classical music),7:30 p.m. Fri., free, Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley (1 block west of Scottsdale Road). May 17, Double Bass & Face (Dw ight Kilian-string bass, Todd Johnson-6 string electric bass, Vicki McDermittvocals), 7:30 pm, Fri., free, SoZo Coffee House, 1982 N. Alma School Road, Chandler, 480-726-7696. May 17, Marcia Ball (piano-vocals) Band, 7:30 p.m, $29.50-$37.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org May 18, Wine Women & Jazz FUNraiser: Jazz Con Alma (Beth Lederman-keys, Felix Sainz-bass guitar, Joe Garcia-percussion, Todd Chuba-drums + Alice Tatum-vocals), 4-6:30 p.m. Sat., $65, $75 at door, benefit for Arizona Women's Partnership, Scottsdale Plaza Resort (ballroom), 7000 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, infoazwpinc@aol.com , 602-863-9744, www.azwp.org.
* May 19, Jazz in AZ party: Papa John DeFrancesco-organ, Ralph Carrasco-guitar, Shea Marshall-sax , Jabari-drums, 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 (Click here); The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, 602-795-0464, thenash.org.
** May 19, Jam Session led by Stan Sorenson-guitar, 6-9 pm. $5, $2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464
May 19, Dave Chaney Dix ie Band, 1-4 p.m. Sun., Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, Arizona Classic Jazz Society event, $10 members, $15 non-members, under 18 free, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org May 23, Maria Muldaur & Her Red Hot Bluesiana Band, 7 p.m. Thurs., $25 advance, $28 door, $30 VIP, Old Town Center for the Arts, Fifth Street and Main, Cottonwood, 928-34-0940, oldtowncenter.org May 23-26, " Sw ingin' on a Riff" : Big Band Masters of the 21st Century (18 concerts, films, panels): $425-$450 all events, $10-$35 per session, info 562-200-5477, lajazzinstituteorg, LA Jazz Institute, PO Box 8038, Long Beach, CA 90808, Los Angeles Airport Marriott, 800-228-9290 (group code JAZJAZA).
** May 24, Contemporary Jazz: Collin Shook Trio w ith Mike Moynihan-tenor sax (Collin Shook-piano, Dylan DeRobertis-bass, Tim Rachbach-drums), 7:30-10 p.m., $10, $5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
**May 25, Mainstream Jazz: Daniela Spagnolo-vocals, Bill Moio-guitar, Todd Johnson-bass, 7:30-10 pm, $15, $12 JiA members, $8 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464.
May 25, Maria Muldaur & Her Red Hot Bluesiana Band, 7:30 p.m. Sat., $27.50-$32.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000.
May 26, AZ Sw ing Kings Orchestra, 1-2:30 p.m. Sun., free, RH Johnson Recreation Center, 19803 RH Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. May 26, Tribute to Duke Ellington; Steve Sandner, piano-vocals, Steve Douglas-bass, 3-5 p.m.; Sun., $10, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Hwy 179 between Chapel & Back O' Beyond Roads, Sedona, 928-2827366, episcopalnet.org/DBS/Sedona/stream.html (concert also will be streamed live, available at this link) ** May 26, Jazz in AZ Jam Session led by Ted Sistrunk-bass, 6-9 pm. $5, $2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464
May 26, Gabriel Ayala-guitar, Tucson Jazz Society's summer series, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive, Tucson 85750, 800-235-6397, loewshotels.com/en/Ventana-Canyon-Resort May 27, Marcia Ball-blues piano-vocals, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-4786000, mim.org May 29, Jane Monheit-vocals, 7 and 9 p.m. Wed., $29.50-$42.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, mim.org May 31, Jacob Laux man plays the music of Kurt Rosenw inkel, 7:30-10 pm, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, 602-795-0464 May 31, Cyrus Chestnut Trio + Stefon Harris-vibes, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Main Stage, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.org May 31-June 1, Rickie Lee Jones-vocals, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-4786000, mim.org
May 2013 JAZZ VENUES Compiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myers, psmyers1@cox.net (Bookings are subject to change; call to confirm)
SCOTTSDALE-FOUNTAIN HILLS-PV American Legion Post #44, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-941-9053, Swingtime Jazz Quartet, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wed., food, dancing. Bobby's Restaurant & Jazz Lounge, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, 480-556-0770, various nightly. Chances on Six th, 7570 E. Sixth Ave (corner of Miller Road), Scottsdale, 480-994-4338, Joe Hopkins Quintet (Hopkinsclarinet, Cheryl Thurston-keys, Danny Shannon-bass, Caesar Rob-drums), New Orleans-style jazz + jammers, 5-9 p.m. Sun., food, dancing. Eddie V's, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road (Scottsdale Quarter), Scottsdale, 480-730-4800, 7-11 p.m. various nightly. . Fifth and Wine, 7051 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale 85251, 480-699-8001, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Steve Douglas-bass, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. May 10. Jazz in the Hills @ Alchemy in CopperWynd Resort, 13225 N. Eagle Ridge Drive (north off Shea at Palisades, turn left on Eagle Ridge), Fountain Hills, 85268, 480-333-1880 or 480-788-5290, jazzinthehills.info or 480-688-9035 (Susan Harding): $10, $9 members, $5 children, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. (summer schedule:1 or 2 per month): May 10, Jerry Donato-sax, Vicki McDermitt-vocals, Armand Boatman-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass. Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480-946-3004, $5 cover after 8 p.m.: Margo Reed Band, 9 p.m.-midnight Mon. (Reed-vocals, Jerry Donato-sax, Joel Robin-keyboard); Greg Warner leads Jazz Experience & Friends, 9 p.m.-midnight Thurs. Lon's at the Hermosa (patio), 5532 E. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley, 602-955-7878, 10.30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sun. brunch, Larry Reed-vocals-piano, Dennis Sexton-bass. Malee's, 7131 E. Main St. Scottsdale, 85251, 480-947-6042, maleesthaibistro.com, Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Robertskeys-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Mon. Mastro's City Hall, 6991 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, 480-941-4700, Andy Margolis-piano. OC Seven Restaurant @ Scottsdale Resort and Athletic Club, 8325 E. Indian Bend Road (between 101 and Hayden Road), Scottsdale, 85250, 480-991-1571, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat., Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-keys; $10 minimum pp; food, dance floor. Remington's, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253, 480-951-5101: 7-10:30 p.m. Tues., Danny Long-piano-vocals, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, Tony Vacca-sax; 7-10:30 p.m. Wed., Judy Roberts-solo piano-vocals; 7-10:30 p.m. Thurs. Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, Margo Reed-vocals; 7-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Long-Roberts (Sat.+ Trish Dwyer); 4-8 p.m. Mon., Rags Allen; 4-6 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., Jerry Harris. Sacred Grounds Jazz Coffeehouse, Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ auditorium, 4425 N. Granite Reef
Rd. (east of Hayden, south of Camelback), Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, scucc.com, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs., $5 donation, coffee-desserts on sale: May 9, 10th anniversary: Dowell Davis Quartet w/ Paul Anderson-sax; May 16, Pam Morita AllWomen Jazz Ensemble; May 23, Royce Murray Trio; May 30, Holly Pyle Quartet; June 6, Pete Pancrazi; June 13, Beth Lederman's Jazz Con Alma; June 20, Armand Boatman Trio; June 27, Fred Forney Quartet. Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 100th St. south of Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, BYOB: first Mon., 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. NEW Sevens Bistro, 7707 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale 85250, 480-361-2437, food: Royce Murray-organ, Jermaine Lockhart-sax, 6-9 p.m. Sat. starting May 18. Studio, Scottsdale Congregational Church, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, 11 a.m. Sun. live-jazz service. Talking Stick Resort & Casino, 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 85250, 480-850-8606: Orange Sky Lounge, 15th floor, various trios including Swingtips. VFW Post 3513, 7220 E. Wilshire Drive, Scottsdale, 480-941-9849, Havin' Fun Big Band, 7-9 p.m. Wed., dance floor, food. Winfield's Cafe @ First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, 7025 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, 480-907-5157 or 480-945-6346, winfieldscafe.com, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri., donation, coffee-beverages-desserts on sale: May 10, Mike Crotty Quartet; May 17, Eric Rasmussen; May 24, Jazz Poets; May 31, Arizona Big Band. PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY Arizona Biltmore (Wright's Lobby Bar), 2400 N. Missouri, Phoenix 85016, 602-955-6600: Khani Cole Trio, 8-11 p.m. Thurs-Sat. Asbury United Methodist Church (sanctuary), 1601 W. Indian School Road (SW corner 16th Ave.), Phoenix 85015, 602279-2369: Pam's Jam (Pam Morita-vocals-piano, Dominic Therrien-bass, Luis Morales-drums), first Wed., all ages-levels, $5 donation. Birt's Bistro, 16752 N. Greasewood St., Surprise, 623-584-0065: Vinyl Jazz (teen octet of Joe Allie-guitar, Emily Clocksinalto sax, Michael Gregoire-bass guitar-alto sax-tenor sax, Scot Madison Quiggle-piano, Courtney Schrade-bass trombone, Jacob Smith-drums, Daniel Vogt-trumpet-bass guitar, Stephen White-trumpet), 5 p.m. Wed. May 8. NEW Elevate Coffee Company, 2530 W. Happy Valley Road, Ste. 1273, Phoenix, Vinyl Jazz (teen octet of Joe Allieguitar, Emily Clocksin-alto sax, Michael Gregoire-bass guitar-alto sax-tenor sax, Scot Madison Quiggle-piano, Courtney Schrade-bass trombone, Jacob Smith-drums, Daniel Vogt-trumpet-bass guitar, Stephen White-trumpet), 8 p.m. Sat. May 19. Carly's Bistro, 128 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, 602-262-2759: Jazz Jones Jam Session, 2-5 p.m. Sun., free, led by
Alan Jones-info 602-487-8743. Dow ntow n Glendale Jazz Jam @ JiveMind, 5754 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale 85301, free parking, info 408-475-5583, 623931-0235: jazz jam 7:30-10 p.m. Thurs., $5 cover, free parking in garage: Chris PenaTrio in May + guest Caleb Veazey-guitar on May 2. Jazz for the Soul @ Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church, 14403 N. 75th Ave., Peoria, 623-979-0080, free, 6-8 p.m. second Sun.: May 19, Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums); June 9, Be Bop Revolution (Armand Boatman-keys, Jerry Donato-sax, Fred Forney-tpt, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums). L'Amore Restaurant and Bar, 3159 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix 85016, 602-381-3159, Sherry Vames-vocals, Santo Magliokeys, 6-9 p.m. alternate Wed. (call first). Los Compadres, 2350 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, 602-864-0258: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. May 4: Eric Rasmussen-sax, Eric Bart-guitar, David Valdivia-keys, Bob Lashier-bass, Tim Downs-drums; food, no cover. Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-258-0014, thelostleaf.org, 9:30 p.m. first Mon., Jiggle (Bryon RuthScott Zimmer-saxes, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Nathan Hubbard-drums); 9:30 p.m. second Mon., Running from Bears (Eric Rasmussen-alto, Adam Roberts-tenor, Jeff Libman-guitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums); 9:30 pm third Wed., The Scorpion Decides (Nathan Hubbard-drums-compositions, Jerome Salazar-electric bass, Branson Nejame-keyboards, Keith Kelly-woodwinds). 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, 6:309:30 pm Tues. Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-468-0700, Nicole Pesce-piano, Jeffrey Hattrick-vocals, 6-8 p.m. Sat. in lobby bar. Royal Palms Resort (T. Cook's Lounge), 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 85018, Joe Costello Project, 8-11 p.m. Wed.; Joe Costello Project, 8-11 p.m. Thurs.; Michael Reed Combo, May 10-11; Renee Patrick, May 17-18. St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-200-8111, Diana Lee-vocals, Paul Sherman-keys, Felix Sainz-bass, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch; stfrancisaz.com. ** The Nash (Jazz in AZ center), 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464, 602-7507045; 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 Friday Contemporary Jazz, Saturday Mainstream Jazz, First Friday music-art events, concerts, clinics, monthly Sunday parties.
EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-Mesa-Apache Junction) Asia, 1236 E Baseline Road #102, Mesa 85204, 480-892-0688 asiaaz.com, food: String Theory (Doug Arnold-guitar-vocals, Shawn Manske-bass-vocals), 7-10 p.m. third Fri. D'vine Bistro Chandler, 3990 S. Alma School Road, Chandler (NW corner Alma School & Ocotillo), Chandler, 480-7825550, dvinebistro.com, Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duo featuring Jimmy Nistico, 7-10 p.m. Sat.; Aebi-Coulson Duo + Tim Hernvocals, 6:30-9:30 p.m. alternate Mon. Fired Up Grill, 7131 E. Ray Road (formerly 56 East) @ Casa Paloma Shopping Center, via I-10 & Ray Road), Chandler, 480-940-4040: jazz jam led by Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duo + Jimmy Nistico-sax, Perry Senn-drums, 7-10 p.m. Sun Floridino's, 50 E. Guadalupe Rd. (NW corner Baseline), Gilbert, 480-539-1079, Ted Newman-guitar-vocals, Danny Shannonbass, 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 Joel Robin-Delphine Cortez. Mad Hatter Brew pub (formerly Dave's Electric) 502 S. College, Tempe, 480-967-5353 7-9 p.m. Tues.: May 7, Beth Lederman Combo; May 14, Blaise Lantana Birthday Party; May 21, Joel Robin; May 28, Nicole Pesce & Jerry Donato; June 4, Stan Sorenson Duo; June 11, Joel Robin; June 18, Stu Siefer Trio; jamnjazzproductions.com, 480-966-0812. NEW Monti's Casa Vieja, 100 S. Mill Ave. (front patio), Tempe, 85281, 480-967-7594, 6-9 p.m. Thurs., Richie Oropeza Trio (Oropeza-tenor sax-flute, Bill Kaye-keys, Jimmy Golini-drums). Olive Branch, 3231 S. Mill Ave. (@ Southern), Tempe 85282, 480-966-9829, Buzz Fowler & First String hosts blues-jazz jam sessions (all-ages), door open @ noon, 1 p.m. open mic followed by jazz-blues jam led by Buzz Fowler- vocalsharmonica, Jonathan Varo-vocals-keys, Maury "Hooter" Saslaff-bass, Vanya Hautimacki-percussion; food. Pesto's Gourmet Pizza and Wine Bar, 1960 W. Ray Road, Suite 4 (NE corner Dobson Road), Chandler, 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. except May 30: Chandler. Stan Sorenson Trio hosts (Sorensonguitar, Steve Douglas-bass Ziker-drums).
Pita Jungle-Mesa, 1850 W. Southern Ave. (across from Mesa Community College) 480-615-PITA (7482), pitajungle.com/locations/mesa, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, Renee Patrick-vocals, 5-7 p.m. Sun. Pizza Mart, 1329 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-962-4233, Cheryl's Cats and Jammers Band (Cheryl Thurston-piano, Gary Churchtpt, Joe Hopkins-clarinet, Dick Obermiller-bass, Roy Calhoun-drums), 5-7:30 p.m. Wed. Robbie Fox 's Public House (west patio), 640 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-642-6442: 3-6:30 p.m. Sat., various; food. San Marcos Crow ne Plaza Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480-812-0900, SanMarcosResort.com: AJ's Restaurant: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. brunch; Joe Hopkins Trio. Sleepy Dog Pub & Bistro, 1451 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480-963-1805, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch, Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duo + Jimmy Nistico-sax, 11 a.m..-2 p.m. Xtreme Bean Coffee Shop, SW corner Southern & McClintock, Tempe, 480-820-0333, 7-10 p.m. Mon., Jack Wells & Friends (ragtime, boogie, standards, jam-singers/seniors welcome). AROUND ARIZONA 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, Payson Jazz Trio; Bob Smolenski-piano, Mike Buskirkbass, Gerry Reynolds-drums; 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., May 17-18; info. gerry-reynolds@hotmail.com or 602-619-3355. Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson, 2 p.m. Sun.: June 9, Dr Jass & the Heartbeats ( Dr Claudio Zamorano-cornet, Mike Buskirk-trombone, Hawkeye Mathews-clarinet, Suzanne Knighton-vocals & bass, Dale Knightonvocals-banjo, Gerry Reynolds-drums); July 14, Pete Pancrazi Quartet (Pancrazi-vocals-guitar, piano & bass TBD, Gerry Reynolds-drums); $5 donation at the door, info 602-619-3355 or gerry-reynolds@hotmail.com. PRESCOTT El Gato Azul (patio), 316 W. Goodwin, Prescott, 928-445-1070, elgatoazulprescott.com: June 12, Khani Cole Trio; June 13, Sahnas Brothers. Raven, 142 N. Cortez St., Prescott 86301, 928-717-0009: ZAZU (Steve Douglas-bass, Lake Aurich-Jeff Schalau-guitars, 811 p.m. Fri. May 3.
SEDONA Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: Les Czimber-piano, Bryan Sinclair-bass, 7-10 p.m. Fri., Sat.; Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 7-10 p.m. Tues.-Wed.-Thurs. until May 23. Sedona Hilton (lounge), 90 Ridge Trail, Sedona 86351, Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sat. to May 25. TUCSON Café Passé, 415 N. Fourth Ave., Tucson 85705, 520-624-4411, Collin Shook Trio, 7-10 p.m. Wed. Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant, 198 W. Cushing St., Tucson 85701,520-622-7984. Cushing Jazz Quartet (Jeff Lewissax, Ed Delucia-guitar, Rob Boone-piano, Jack Wood-bass), 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sat. Elliot's, 135 E. Congress Street, Tucson 85701, Jazz Guild Jam, Tony Frank-trumpet, Daniel "Sly" Slipetsky-keys, 8-11 p.m. Mon. El Con Club, Randolph Golf Course Complex, 600 S. Alvernon, Tucson, 7-10 p.m. Tues.: May 7, Larry Redhouse-piano, Elliot Kuykendall-bass,Lenny Redhouse-drums; May 14, Hot Club of Tucson (Matt Mitchell-guitar, Nick Coventry-violin, Evan Dain-bass); May 21, Amilcar Guevara (salsa, charanga jazz); May 28, Collin Shook-piano, Mike Moinahan-sax, Dillon DeRobertus-bass, Tim Rachbach-drums; June 4, Jason Carder-tpt, Jeff Hsakell-piano Brice Winston0-bas, Jack Wood-bass; June 11 Arthur StatmanQuartet (Statman-piano, Brice Winston-sax, Scott Black-bass, Tim Rachbach-drums); June 18 Nosa Bossa Nova (Theresa Levy, Mike Levy). Fini's Landing, 5689 N. Swan Road, Tucson 85718, Tony Frank-trumpet and vocals, Daniel "Sly" Slipetsky-keys, Evan Dain-bass. Fire + Spice @ Sheraton Tucson, 5151 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, 520-323-6262, Arizona Roadrunners, 6-9 p.m. Tues. La Cocina @ Old Tow n Artisans, 201 N. Court Ave., Tucson 85701, Shawn Kebler-guitar, Collin Shook-bass, Gil Rodriquez-drums, 6:30-9 p.m. Wed. Loew s Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive, Tucson 85750, Cascade Lounge. Doug Martin-piano, Mike Levybass, 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. 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.
OTHER SOURCES: Jazz in AZ, JazzinAZ.org, TheNash.org, 602-7950464 Tucson Jazz Society, tucsonjazzsociety.org, 520903-1265 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
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