JAZZ NOTES The newsletter of Jazz in AZ, a non-profit organization devoted to supporting the art of LIVE JAZZ and cultivating interest in jazz through youth education, scholarship opportunities and community outreach
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Volume XXXII Number 2 | January-February 2011
Executive Director’s Message: ‘Irons in the Fire’
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sn't it ironic: in these challenging economic times, Jazz in AZ is entering into one of the most exciting periods in its 33-year history, with irons in the fire that have tremendous potential for enhancing the jazz scene today and well into the future. Let's start with the new Jazz in AZ Monday Jam Session at the Compound Grill. At the heart of any great jam session is a rhythm section of hard-swinging players with the musical capital to attract top pros and aspiring young jazz musicians. We've got 'em! Thanks to our new collaboration with CG, the Jazz in AZ Monday Jam was launched on December 27th. Co-led by the dynamic duo of Dwight Kilian on bass and Dom Moio on drums, the chordal position in the core band will be filled weekly by a top guest pianist or guitarist, including Armand Boatman, Bill Moio, Mike Kocour, Russ Schmidt and Barb Catlin. The opening set at 7:30 features a concert performance by the trio, followed by the jam session until 10 p.m. Great live jazz begs fine food and drink. The Compound's delectable fresh locally-grown and raised food, all very reasonably priced. The jam is every Monday except the first Monday of each month. We're also swapping the first and second Mondays in February due to Valentine's Day. Enjoy this new happening and make it a Monday destination with family and friends. Next, in collaboration with MIM (the fabulous new Musical Instrument Museum) and its jazz curator/consultant, Marty Ashby, Jazz in AZ recently convened the first-ever meeting of Arizona jazz presenters, marketers and stakeholders to initiate the sharing of assets, experience and strategies for the promotion of jazz through cooperative booking practices, strategic branding for jazz, and utilizing new technologies to build a greater audience. Some 40 enthusiastic participants attended, with Jazz in AZ taking the lead to establish the nation's first chapter of the Jazz Forward Coalition to be based here in Arizona! The Jazz Forward Coalition is
focused on building, curating and providing tools, knowledge and programming to the jazz music industry for audience and market development. How perfect and how exciting! Thank you Marty Ashby for lighting the fire. But wait, there's more! Thanks to the vision and generous commitment of seed funding by JiA past president Herb Ely and his wife Lorene, we are on the verge of committing to a Jazz Center in the heart of Phoenix's Roosevelt Arts District to become a much needed focal point for jazz in America's 5th largest city. The Center will ultimately be a hip space for public concerts by student musicians, local and visiting pros! Jazz education is also a focus, so expect combocoaching and other group educational activities; private instruction, practice and rehearsal activities. A team comprising board members Celeste Winters, Stu Siefer, Steve Douglas and myself has been actively engaged in the venue development process for more than a year, which included a recent field trip to New Mexico's Albuquerque Jazz Workshop and Outpost Performance Space. Seeing these successes helps to visualize what we can plan in Phoenix.
Existing Jazz in AZ programs and services will continue too, including our 'Jazz in Concert' and 'Catch a Rising Star' series at Kerr; monthly jazz parties at Kaz; 'How Cool is Jazz' programs in scores of elementary schools; dances; in-home concerts; marketing and communications functions to promote jazz through our website, Jazz Notes, press releases; and much more! Your financial support of Jazz in AZ can make a big difference now. Please consider a generous year-end tax deductible donation TODAY! Donate online at www.jazzinaz.org or mail your check, payable to Jazz in AZ, to P. O. Box 2913, Scottsdale, AZ 85252. Thank you! We also offer a variety of planned gift options for the future of Jazz in AZ; so contact any JiA officer, board member, or me to discuss your interest and concern for live jazz. Take action today to assure your legacy for tomorrow. Thank you for your support and wish you a happy, healthy New Year! Sincerely,
Joel R. Goldenthal Executive Director
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Dennis Rowland, Extreme Decibel Big Band to roar at Kerr Jan. 12 By Joel R. Goldenthal
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ormer Count Basie Orchestra vocalist Dennis Rowland and Clark Krueger's Extreme Decibel Big Band will roar into the New Year at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Dennis continues to be a standout in the current music scene. While Dennis has his own style, he is clearly reminiscent of his key mentor, the legendary Joe Williams, who was one of his predecessors in the Count EVENT Basie Orchestra. When Krueger's band plays Dennis's vintage charts and responds to his Basie-imbued leadership as front man, the music soars to a world-class level. Dennis clearly channels all he's got into bringing out the best from the soloists and ensemble. Concert-goers can expect to hear timeless Basie hits, as well as songs associated with Sammy Davis, Jr. and 'The Chairman of the Board,' Frank Sinatra.” Born in Detroit, Dennis Rowland has used his residency in Phoenix to branch out into acting and community service work. In 2007, Dennis was inducted into the prestigious Herberger Broadcast and Performing Arts Hall of Fame in recognition of his talent and community service. He continues to sing locally and tour both nationally and internationally,
including last year ’s high-profile appearance on Riverwalk Jazz with the Jim Cullum Jazz Orchestra at Club Pearl in San Antonio (which was broadcast nationally on radio); and overseas appearances with the Big Band Jazz Terrazzo in Spain, Estonia Dream Big Band and Ken Nosia Big Band in Russia. Dennis has been a Concord Jazz Records artist since 1995 and has a number of releases, including “Now Dig This”, “Get Here” and “Rhyme, Rhythm and Reason”. Dennis recently
released a Live at Kazimierz CD, which will be on sale at the concert. Formed in 1987, the Extreme Decibel Big Band is one of the Southwest's longest running big bands. The 17-piece group, lead by trumpeter Clark Krueger, features many of the Valley's top musicians and boasts a repertoire of more than 300 arrangements, including classic and contemporary big band charts. As a “Nearly Native” Arizonan, Clark has been active in the Arizona Music scene for over 30 years. He is a former member of Young Sounds of Arizona and majored in music education at NAU, where he was a featured soloist with the NAU wind ensemble and the NAU Jazz ensemble in addition working as a student assistant to the Director of Jazz Studies. In his “spare” time, Clark owns and operates a successful financial planning firm in Glendale and he is a volunteer consultant to Jazz in AZ in the area of Planned Giving. This show is part of the 'Jazz in Concert' series produced by Jazz in Arizona and the ASU Kerr Cultural Center, and is made possible by generous support from the Jazzbird Foundation. Tickets are $24 for general admission and $29 for reserved seats ($4 discount for JiA members) and are available at the ASU Kerr box office, 480-596-2660, all Ticketmaster locations and online at www.jazzinaz.org.
Margo & Armand: Together Again at Jan. 23 JiA Party By Joel Goldenthal
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nce again, Jazz in AZ brings together two synergistic dynamos of the valley's jazz scene for the monthly party on January 23, 2011 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Kazimierz World Wine Bar in Scottsdale: vocalist Margo Reed and the Armand Boatman Trio with Dwight Kilian on bass and Dom Moio on drums. “ Margo and I have that certain alchemy with each EVENT other,” says Boatman. “I have performed with and accompanied many vocalists during my career; but Margo is really something special. I love her passion for her music, her interpretation of the lyric and the over-all feeling that she incorporates into each song she performs. I especially love her unpredictability; she is always changing things that keep the musicians on their musical 'toes.'
“Margo is a phenomenal talent and totally delightful to work with. She comes to sing; she is a giver; she swings! She is dedicated to her art form. She is a professional. The folks at this JiA party are going to hear a little bit of everything from Margo and me. They are going to hear some "evergreens' that we used to do together. They are going to be swing, pop, and they
are going to be 'burning' and swinging. It's going to be an exciting performance.” Armand has been a powerful influence on the Valley's jazz scene since relocating here from the northwest for a steady engagement at the Doubletree Inn's Boojum Tree in the early ‘70s. He currently writes, arranges and leads the 'Be Bop Revolution' as well as the Boatman Jazz Quartet (BJQ). “Like Margo, I come to play. I don't care what gig it is or where it is. I feel it's all about attitude. I thrive on it!” There will be no doubt about their intentions when these two dynamos of our jazz scene combine talents at the January 23rd Jazz in AZ party. Kazimierz World Wine Bar is a casual venue with great food, wine and beverages, located at 7137 E, Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. Jazz in AZ Party admission to the public is $10 (FREE if you join Jazz in AZ at the party). JiA member rates apply. Margo Reed and Armand Boatman, together again; don't miss it!
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The Valley's Jazz Divas set for 2 big nights at Kerr Feb. 2 & 3 By Joel R. Goldenthal
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hat started out nine years ago as a onenight Jazz in AZ concert has evolved into a much-anticipated annual happening: The Valley Jazz Divas Concert, starring vocalists Margo Reed, Nancy Gee, Delphine Cortez and Sherry Roberson. The Divas show is part of the Jazz in AZ-Kerr “Jazz in Concert” series made possible by generous support from the Jazzbird Foundation. Concerts take place at 7:30 p.m. on EVENT Wednesday, February 2nd and Thursday, February 3rd at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale. Tickets are $24 for general admission, $29 for reserved seats and are available at the Kerr Box Office, 480596-2660, and online at jazzinaz.org. Jazz in AZ members may take advantage of a $4 per seat discount. The Divas Concert is like four sensational concerts for the price of one. Each of the singers has her own unique style, from overall presentation to the way she phrases and feels time. It's a study in contrasts. Whether you are a jazz aficionado, familiar with the traditions of Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson and other jazz greats carried on by these four divas, or you just love tunes from The Great American Songbook by the likes of the Gershwins, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington, you will be royally entertained by the world-
class deliveries of Nancy, Margo, Sherry and Delphine (left to right in photo above). Margo Reed is widely regarded as the icon of Valley female vocalists, having paved the way for the musical Reed family to relocate here in the mid-'70s from Kankakee, Illinois. Margo, a recipient of the Jazz in AZ Lifetime Achievement Award, is known for her “in-the-pocket” swing, as well as “lovemushy” ballads, profound message songs and lowdown blues. Sherry Roberson came to the Valley in 1959 and has a long history of club and concert performances in the Valley, as well as stints in Istanbul and Bangkok. Sherry brings a blues orientation to the mix, along with a freight train-like drive and a propensity to “play with time,” moving phrases ahead or behind the beat, as the spirit moves her. Nancy Gee, whose voice has been described as “velvet,” reflects strong Sarah Vaughan influences. She moved to the Valley from Connecticut in the mid-'80s and landed a 16-
year steady gig in Mary Elaine's at the new Phoenician Resort. She sang on her off-nights at the Nucleus Nuance nightclub in Los Angeles and was honored to perform a tribute to Sarah Vaughan arranged by Quincy Jones with the 65-piece Southwest Orchestra in L.A. Delphine Cortez hails from Indiana and performed at top clubs on Chicago's famous Rush Street before coming to the Valley in the mid-'80s to cover a gig for Margo. Delphine continued to get booked by top Valley restaurants and clubs and never went back home! Her diverse repertoire and unique arrangements range from standards and bossa novas to jazz interpretations of “Moondance,” “The Look of Love,” “Put Your Records On” and other pop songs. While you may have seen these ladies perform in a nightclub or restaurant setting, hearing them together in a concert setting is an entirely different experience not to be missed. Supporting the Divas in concert this year is the rhythm section of Joel Robin on piano, Bob Lashier on bass, and Cleve Huff on drums, with the addition of Jerry Donato on sax, who adds harmonic dimension and another solo voice to the show.. This show is part of the 'Jazz in Concert' series produced by Jazz in Arizona and the ASU Kerr Cultural Center, and is made possible by generous support from the Jazzbird Foundation. Tickets are available at the ASU Kerr box office, 480-596-2660, all Ticketmaster locations and online at www.jazzinaz.org.
Dave Cook celebrates Black History Month at JiA Party Feb. 20 By Joel Goldenthal
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he annual month-long celebration of African-American achievements known as Black History Month was created in 1926 by Harvard scholar, Dr. Carter G. Woodson. As with contributions African Americans have made in many other fields, it would take a lifetime to pay tribute to all of the great
contributions made to American culture by African American musicians, singers and composers. They continue to be influential, not only in the musical realm, but throughout the fabric and culture of America. AfricanAmerican contributions are primarily responsible for the birth of blues and jazz, America's original art form. It is in the spirit of appreciation and recognition that Jazz in AZ proudly celebrates Black History Month at The Jazz in AZ Party on Sunday, Feb. 20, 3-5 p.m. at Kazimierz World Wine Bar, featuring the music and anecdotes of legendary valley drummer and jazz historian, Dave Cook. Joining Cook in the band are long-time musical friends Big Jim Henry-trumpet and Charles Lewis-piano, along with Andrew Gross-sax and Ted Sistrunk-bass. Cook's fifty-plus-year music career and intriguing family history will make this an afternoon of relevant music and enlightening stories. Among the subjects will be musicians Dizzy Gillespie, Ben Webster, Jimmy
Witherspoon, Jimmy Smith, and the recently departed James Moody, as well as Cook's own family history. (You'll never guess what business the Cook Family has been in for the past one hundred years!) A self-taught drummer, Cook has been in Phoenix since 1959 and is one of the pioneers of the Valley's jazz scene. Cook's playing style is reminiscent of bebop drumgreat Art Blakey, as is his dedication to mentoring and encouraging young players through jam sessions. For a decade, Cook led the popular jam session at the Melody Lounge, followed by a string of jams at venues including Cajun House, Doc's Place and most recently at the Rhythm Room on Monday nights. Cook also leads a variety of musical groups, including "Intensity", a Chicago-style quintet; the 15-piece "Atlantis Big Band;" and a bebop five-piece band called "New Vanguard". Dave Cook and “Intensity” was nominated for and won the 1996 New Times Music Award in the 'Best Jazz' category.
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News from Out & About By Patricia Myers
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t's a new year and a new decade, and the live new Musical Instrument Museum in north jazz just keeps growing and expanding Scottsdale, make seeing it a priority in 2011. The throughout Arizona, as proven by this issue's exhibits and electronic-sound connection are listings of concerts and venues. fantastic, an astounding representation of A new Monday jazz jam sponsored by Jazz musical history throughout the world. As you in AZ will be staged at the Compound Grill, led stroll wearing a headset, exhibits of instruments by bassist Dwight Kilian and drummer Dom and ongoing videos come to life in your ears, Moio with changing lead players including immersing you in a phenomenal experience. Armand Boatman, Bill Moio, Mike Kocour, MIM also has continuing concerts, from jazz to Russ Schmidt and Barb Catlin. Also booked at world music. Info at themim.org the Compound Grill is the exciting Bruce Gates * Consortium, a new local big band of top local * * musicians, Jan. 3 and 25, with future dates to be Musicians' News: Chicago saxophonist announced. Greg Fishman mourned the recent death of Jazz in AZ has several exceptional events James Moody, who was his teacher when he was on the calendar. The annual performance by 18 years old. “He'd come to Chicago a few times Dennis Rowland and Clark Krueger's a year, and each time, I'd go to his hotel room, and Extreme Decibel Big Band is Jan. 12 at the Kerr we'd spend 3 or 4 hours practicing together,” Cultural Center, followed by the perennial Divas Fishman recalled. “He'd show me some things, concerts on Feb. 2 and 3, featuring Margo Reed and then he'd ask me to show him some things. Nancy Gee, Sherry Roberson and Delphine He was amazing. He had no ego at all. He was Cortez. Then it's the sequel tribute, “Stan Getz always learning and improving. He taught me so Revisited” on March 2 by saxophonist Greg much about music, and beyond that, he was one Fishman with Judy Roberts and Friends. of the nicest, kindest human beings I've ever In addition, the next two Jazz in AZ monthly parties will bring a reunion of Margo Reed and the Armand Boatman Trio on Jan. 23, and a celebration of Black History Month on Feb. 20 by Dave Cook & Friends, both at Kazimierz World Wine Bar. Woody Wilson's LakeShore Series at the Tempe Center for the Arts kicks off the new season on Jan. 21 with West Coast pianist John Proulx, described as a Chet Baker-style vocalist, performing with his West Coast quartet. The monthly series continues Feb. 18 with vocalist Lorraine Feather (daughter of the late critic Leonard) with pianist Shelly Berg; then jazz violinist Regina Carter on March 19, vocalist Tierney Sutton with flutist Hubert Laws and guitarist Larry Koonse on April 15, and then pianist Christian Jacob Trio on May 20, before the summer break. Buy three concerts and get a fourth one free owland Dennis R Guire (details in Calendar listing). Mc The seasonal Arizona Musicfest & Jesse again is bringing in top-name musicians includes a tribute to The Rat Pack on Jan. 31, the Pizzarelli family on Feb. 11 and Ken Peplowski on Feb. 18 (details in Calendar listing). The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has a strong jazz lineup this year from pianist Brad Mehldau on Jan. 22 and the Count Basie Band on Jan. 29 to vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater's tribute to Billie Holiday on Feb. 25 to Manhattan Transfer and the Ramsey Lewis Trio on March 31 and April 1 respectively. And if you haven't yet visited the
known. Moody is a constant source of inspiration to me. I'm better for having known him.” Andy Gonzales organized a great musical event at the Rhythm Room for Francine Reed's visit-performance in November. The benefit for St. Mary's Food Bank gained contributions that provided 14,000 meals, said Andy, who lined up the venue and contacted musicians to perform. Among them were Hans Olson, Chuck Hall, Margo Reed, Michael Reed, Dennis Rowland, Chris Gough, Greg Warner, many more. Bob Corritore has two nominations for the annual Blues Music Awards from the Blues Foundation in the categories of "Instrumentalistharmonica" for “Bob Corritore and Friends / Harmonica Blues” in the historical category. The CD features 15 songs recorded between 1989 and 2009 with a who's who of special guests: Koko Taylor, Little Milton, Robert Lockwood, Jr., Pinetop Perkins, Honeyboy Edwards, Nappy Brown, Eddy Clearwater, Louisiana Red, Carol Fran, Dave Riley, Big Pete Pearson, Tomcat Courtney, The Rhythm Room All-Stars, Chief Schabuttie Gilliame, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Chico Chism, Kid Ramos and others. Also, Patrick Rynn, bassist of the Rhythm Room AllStars was nominated for "Instrumentalist-bass". The awards will be given May 5 in Memphis, Tenn. Also, Bob and Dave Riley performed in Brazil in November, taking their down-home Mississippi and Chicago blues sounds to perform with a host band. Warren Jones has a new CD, "I Imagine So," offering11 original jazz-based compositions written by the longtime Valley bassist, and featuring Fred Forney, Rachel Eckroth, Tim Downs, Mike Ozuna, Joe Garcia, Jerry Donato, Chris Champion, Barb Catlin, Mark Witt and Allen Ames. Available for $15 (including S&H) from iimagineso@gmail.com; 623-217-5867. Andy Ziker has released another drum book-CD, “Daily Drum Warm-Ups: 365 Exercises to Develop Your Technique” with the Hal Leonard Corp. Ziker said it's a companion follow-up to “Drum Aerobics,” using the same structured format based on the calendar year. Included are a variety of exercises on CD to improve stick techniques, adding his own twists on warming up. It's prepackaged with a software tool for PC and Mac to allow tempo adjustments. “Although Daily Drum Warm-Ups supports players of all genres of music, I've interjected licks by Steve Gadd, Philly Joe Jones, Max Roach, and Stanton Moore (all jazz drumming greats)” Ziker said. Tim Downs, local jazz drummer and recording studio owner, recorded and helped produced the play-along CD. The book is available at amazon.com, andyziker.com and many music stores. *
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JAZZ CALENDAR Compiled by Patricia Myers, email: psmyers1@cox.net. (Bookings subject to change. Call venues to confirm.) Jan. 3, Bruce Gates Big Band: Monday Big Band Jan. 16, Lynn Roberts: “Tribute to the Bob Hope Dance, 7 p.m. dance lesson, 7:30 band (music of the Road Show,” 3 p.m. Sun., $15 $20, Kerr Cultural White House Dance Orchestra by trumpets: Bruce Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596Gates, Dave Coolidge, Dennis Monce, Coby Boyce; 2660, presented by the Arizona Classic Jazz Society, trombones: Bill Tole, Ryan Haines, Bill Foy, Matt info 480-620-3941. Lennex; saxes: Mike Crotty, Eric Rasmussen, Dave Jan. 19, Bad Cactus Brass Band, 7-9 p.m. Wed., $5, Schmidt, Adam Roberts, Paul Brewer; piano: Barb Sun Village, 17300 N. Sun Village Pkwy, Surprise Catlin; bass: Brent McKesson; drums: John Lewis; $17 85374, www.sunvillage.org admission includes 1 well drink or glass of wine + Jan. 21, John Proulx Quartet, 8 p.m. Fri., LakeShore swing-dance lesson from Steve Conrad; Compound Music concert, Tempe Center for the Arts, Lakeside Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th Room, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end 2822, lakeshoreproducers.com building, 480-585-5483. Jan. 22, Brad Mehldau Trio, 8 p.m. Sat., $24 to $34, Jan. 8, Dennis Rowland & Jazz Experience, 7 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Sat., $25, Pebble Creek Resort, 16222 Clubhouse Second St., Scottsdale 85251, 480-994-ARTS (2787), Drive, Goodyear, 623-535-9854, produced by Jean scottsdaleperformingarts.org. Bayus. Jan. 23, Margo Reed w/ Armand Boatman Trio, Jazz Jan. 9, “Bolling Bonanza: 3 Claude Bolling jazz suites in AZ monthly party, open to public ($10), 3-5 p.m. Sun., (cello, guitar, two pianos: Harry Clark, Sandra Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Schuldmann, Sly Slipetsky, Pete Swan, Scott Black), 3 Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004; info 480-994-0807. p.m. Sun., $25, $30, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Jan. 23, Westy Westenhofer + 52nd Street Jazz Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. Band, Arizona Classic Jazz Society, 1-4 p.m., Sun., Jan. 9-April 3, Sunday A'Fair (noon-4:30 p.m. Sun.), $10 members, $15 non-members, under 18 free, free, lawn seating, some jazz & blues: Jan. 9, Sara Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San McAllister Band, noon-1:30 p.m.; Jan. 16, Nancy Gee M a r c o s P l a c e , C h a n d l e r, 4 8 0 - 6 2 0 - 3 9 4 1 , 2-4 p.m. + Walt Richardson, noon-1:30 p.m.; Jan. 23, azclassicjazz.org Sugar Thieves-blues, non-1:30 p.m., Big Danny D and Jan. 25, Bruce Gates Big Band (trumpets: Bruce the Dynamites-blues-soul-funk; Jan. 30, Big Nick and Gates, Dave Coolidge, Dennis Monce, Coby Boyce; the Gila Monsters-blues, 2-4 p.m.; Feb. 13, Samba trombones: Bill Tole, Ryan Haines, Bill Foy, Matt Project, noon-1:30 p.m.; Feb. 20, Chuck Hall BandLennex; saxes: Mike Crotty, Eric Rasmussen, Dave blues, 2-4 p.m.; March 6, Nicole Pesce & Friends, Schmidt, Adam Roberts, Paul Brewer; piano-Nick noon-1:30 p.m., Briza Brazil, 2-4 p.m.; March 27, Cold Manson, bass-Brent McKesson, drums-John Lewis); Shott and Hurricane Horns, noon-1:30 p.m., Desert 7:30 p.m. Tues., $5, $3 students, Compound Grill, 7000 Gumbo-R&B-blues, etc; April 3, Larry Redhouse TrioE. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo jazz, noon-1:30 p.m.; Scottsdale Center for the Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480480-585-5483 994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org Jan. 29, Count Basie Orchestra, 2 and 5 p.m. Sat., Jan. 10, Jazz in AZ Jazz Jam, led by Dwight Kilian$34-$44, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, bass, Dom Moio-drums, 7:30-10 p.m. Mon. (except first 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, Mon.) featuring Armand Boatman-piano, Dec. 27; Bill scottsdaleperformingarts.org Moio-guitar, Jan. 10; Mike Kocour-piano, Jan. 17; Russ Schmidt-piano, Jan. 24; Barb Catlin-piano, Jan. 31; $5, Jan. 29, Bad Cactus Brass Band (during Grand $3 students (except participating musicians); Canyon University basketball game): 11 a.m.-3:p.m. Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Sat., no cover charge, 3300 W. Camelback Rd., Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road Phoenix 85017, www.gcu.edu exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483. Jan. 30, Young Sounds of Arizona, 2:30 p.m. Sun., Jan. 12, Dennis Rowland + Clark Krueger's $10, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Extreme Decibel Big Band: “One More Once” - Jazz Phoenix 85050, themim.org or 480-478-6001. in AZ annual series, 7:30 p.m. Wed., $24, $29, $10 for Jan. 30, Delphine Cortez + Joel Robin Trio with Stan 21 and younger; ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Sorenson, 3-5 p.m. Sun., “Jazz at the J” series, Valley Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Jan. 12, Bad Cactus Brass Band, Scottsdale Martin Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 203, Scottsdale 85254 480-483Luther King Celebration, 5:30 p.m. Wed., $60, 7121, vosjcc.org Chaparral Suites, 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale Jan. 30, Jazz Vespers: Bob Ravenscroft-piano, 85251, ccdarizona.org Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Richard Jan. 13, Harlem Gospel Choir, 7 p.m. Thurs., $40 and Parrish-spoken word, Mario Barnabe-visuals, 6 p.m. $45, 20% discount for JiA members, Musical Sun., free, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 142 N. Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix Date St., Mesa, 480-969-7221. 85050, themim.org or 480-478-6001. Jan. 30, Count Basie Orchestra, 3 p.m. Sun., Del E. Jan. 13-April 28, Fifth Annual Village Jazz Series Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 2001 W. (Yuma, AZ), 6-8 p.m. Thurs., free, lawn seating, Yuma Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, $42, children $5, 928Palms Regional Center, Highway 95 and Yuma Palms 684-6624, delewebbcenter.org Pkwy (see Venues).
JAZZ NOTES Jan. 31, “The Rat Pack Returns A Salute to Sinatra, Sammy & Dino,” 7:30 p.m. Mon., Scottsdale First Assembly Dream Center, 28700 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85262, $40, $55, student (K-college) $5, 480-488-0806, toll free (866) 488-0806 or azmusicfest.org Feb. 2 & 3, “The Perennial Divas Concert”: Margo Reed, Nancy Gee, Sherry Roberson, Delphine Cortez, Jazz in AZ annual series, 7:30 p.m. WedThurs.., $24, $29, $10 for 21 and younger; ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. Feb. 10, Cheryl Stevens Band (vocalist + Madelyn Roberts-guitar, Brad Bauder-sax, Santo Maglio-piano, Vic Kottner-bass, Caesar Rob-drums) 7:30 pm Thurs., $15, $20, Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660, presented by Arizona Classic Jazz Society, info 480-620-3941. Feb. 11, “Greatest Jazz Hits: Ken Peplowski & the 20th Anniversary Reunion Band,” 7:30 p.m. Fri., Scottsdale First Assembly Dream Center, 28700 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85262, $35; $50; students (KCollege) $5, 480-488-0806, toll free (866) 488-0806 or azmusicfest.org Feb. 17-20 Newport Beach Jazz Party: “From Ellington to Sinatra,” Frank Sinatra, Jr., John Pizzarelli, John Clayton, Bill Cunliffe, Benny Green, Jeff Hamilton, Lewis Nash, Ken Peplowski, Houston Person, Jack Sheldon, more, 949-759-5003 or newportbeachjazzparty.com. Feb. 18, “Rockin' in Rhythm”: Pizzarelli Family, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Scottsdale First Assembly Dream Center, 28700 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85262, $35; $50; students (K-College) $5, 480-488-0806, toll free (866) 488-0806 or azmusicfest.org Feb. 20, Dave Cook & Friends Celebrate Black History Month, Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($10), 3-5 p.m. Sun., Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-9463004; info 480-994-0807. Feb. 25-27, San Diego Jazz Party, honoring Bucky Pizzarelli, also Houston Person Harry Allen, Nicki Parrott, Butch Miles, more, Hotel San Diego/Del Mar, San Diego, CA, 858-453-0846 or dcooper4@hotmail.com Feb. 27, Margo Reed and Armand Boatman Trio, 3-5 p.m. Sun., “Jazz at the J” series, Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 203, Scottsdale 85254, 480-483-7121, vosjcc.org Feb. 27, Young Sounds of Arizona, 3 p.m. Sun., $7, $10, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. Feb. 27, Mardi Gras festival: Original Wildcat Jass Band, AZ Roadrunners, 52nd Street Jazz Band, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun:., Arizona Classic Jazz Society, $10 members, $15 non-members, under 18 free, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org March 2, “Stan Getz Revisited”: Greg Fishman with Judy Roberts and Friends, Jazz in AZ annual series, 7:30 p.m. Wed., $24, $29, $10 for 21 and younger; ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. March 6, Ray Templin and Rob Wright, 3 pm. Sun., $15, $20, Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660, presented by the Arizona Classic Jazz Society, info 480-620-3941.
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JAZZ VENUES Compiled by Patricia Myers, email: psmyers1@cox.net. (Bookings subject to change. Call venues to confirm.) SCOTTSDALE-FOUNTAIN HILLS-PV All American Sports Grille, 16872 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, 480-815-4625, Bad Cactus Brass Band, 8-11 p.m. Fri. Jan. 7; 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fri. Feb. 25. American Legion Post #44, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-941-9053, Swingtime Jazz Band (Bob Lynnpercussion-leader, Ron Plude-piano, Rich Klein-reedsvocals), Jan.5, 14, 26, 29; Feb. 2, 11, 16, 26; food, dancing. Ascension Lutheran Church, 7100 N. Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley, 480-948-6050, Jazz Vespers: Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Richard Parrish-spoken word, Mario Barnabe-visuals, 7 p.m. Fri. Jan. 14 & Feb. 18. Bacchus Wines, Kierland Commons, 7122 E. Greenway Parkway, 480-368-1743, Stan Sorenson-acoustic guitar, 6-9 p.m. alt. Fri. Jan. 7 & 21, Feb. 4 & 18 (sit-ins welcome); wine, beer, cheese trays. Bobby's, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy, 480-556-0770: various Tues-Sat. Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483: NEW! Dec. 27, Jazz in AZ jazz jam, 7:30-10 p.m. Mon. (except first Mon.), led by Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums + Armand Boatman-pianoDec. 27; also, Jan. 10, Bill Moio-guitar; Jan. 17, Mike Kocourpiano; Jan. 24-Russ Schmidt-piano; Jan. 31, Barb Catlinpiano; $5, $3 students (except participating musicians); ALSO, Bruce Gates Big Band, 7:30 p.m. Mon. Jan. 3 & Tues. Jan. 25; Margo Reed + Joel Robin Trio, 7:30 p.m. Tues. Jan. 4, $5/$3 students; Vismaya + Mark DeCozio, Felix Sainz, Adam Clark, 7:30 p.m. Tues. Jan. 11, $5; Dom Moio and Fred Forney, Tues. Jan. 18; Johnny DeFrancesco with Joey C & The Tasty Licks (DeFrancesco-guitar-vocals, Joe Costellodrums, Shea Marshall-keys-sax, Roger Dryer-bass), 7:30 p.m. Wed. Jan. 12, $5; David Freisen, Feb. 1; first-Monday big band dance (except Feb. 7 when jazz jam), sponsored by AZ Lindy Hop Society; thecompoundgrill.com 5th and Wine, 7051 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale 85251, 480699-8001: Stan Sorenson-guitar, Steve Douglas-bass, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. Feb. 26, food. Hyatt Resort Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, 480-991-3388, lobby stage: Sirocco Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs. NEW Javino's Wine Bar Restaurant, 14975 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale, 480-315-9900, Joe Costello Jazz Experience (Costello-drums, Jason Brown-guitar, Scott Minor-bass), 6 p.m. Fri Jan. 7. Jazz in the Hills @ Octagon Café, 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Ste 1, Fountain Hills 85268 (north on Saguaro Drive from Shea Blvd. to El Lago Drive traffic light, turn right into plaza beside lake), 480-816-8806: $5 donation, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri: Jan. 7, Armand Boatman Trio + Fred Forney, Jan. 14, Dave Henning Quartet; Jan. 21, Armand Boatman Jazz Quartet; Jan. 28, Joel Robin & Sons (Adrian Goldenthal-bass, Julian Goldenthal-drums); Feb. 4, Beth Lederman Quartet; Feb. 11, Dan Delaney Combo; Feb. 18, Armand Boatman Trio; Feb. 25, Jack Radavich & Friends. 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), Dennis Rowland & the Jazz Experience, 9 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; Jazz in AZ monthly party, 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jan. 23, Margo Reed + Armand Boatman Trio; Feb. 20, Dave Cook: Black History Month Celebration; open to public ($10 applies to membership), info 480-994-0807. Lon's at Hermosa Inn, 5532 E. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley, 602-955-7878, Larry Reed-piano-vocals, Dennis Sexton-bass, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sun brunch.
Malee's Thai Bistro, 7131 E. Main St., Scottsdale, 480-9476042: Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Mon. NEW Millenium Resort, 7401 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85258, 480-948-5050, Pam Morita-keys-vocals, John Chapman-bass, 5-7:30 p.m. Thurs. Jan. 27. Pranksters Too-Jester Room, 7919 E. Thomas Rd (SW corner Hayden) Scottsdale 85251: Han Olson, 8 p.m. Thurs. Rare Earth Pizza and Wine Bar, 28190 N Alma School Parkway, Scottsdale 85262, 480-513-6252, Stan Sorensonguitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. Jan. 15, Feb. 19 . Roka Akor, 7299 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85253, 480306-8800, Stan Sorenson-guitar, 7-10 p.m. every other Thurs. (Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 10, 24), food. Remington's, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480951-5101. 6 p.m. Tues., Danny Long-Judy Roberts-Tony Vacca; 6 p.m. Wed., Judy Roberts-piano-vocals (NEW second Wed + Margo Reed); 7 p.m. Thurs., Judy Robertspiano-vocals, Renee Patrick-vocals; 6 p.m. Fri., Danny Long-Judy Roberts + Trishelle; 6 p.m. Sat., Danny LongJudy Roberts; 4-8 p.m. Mon. & 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thurs., Rags Allen-piano-vocals; scottsdaleplaza.com. 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: Jan. 6 - Joe Garcia & Friends; Jan. 13 - Beth Lederman's Jazz con Alma; Jan. 20 - Dom Moio & Fred Forney: Tribute to Freddie Hubbard; Jan. 27 - Vicki McDermitt + Russell Schmidt Trio; Feb. 3 - David Friesen; Feb. 10 - Brice Winston; Feb. 17 Nick Manson CD release party; Feb. 24 - Mary Petrich Sax Quartet; scucc.com Sassi, 10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, 480563-1518, Renee Patrick-vocals, Steve Denney-pianovocals, 6-9 p.m. Sat., sassibiz.com Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 100th St. (1/2 block south of Shea Blvd.), Scottsdale, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 2, Feb. 7, jazz combo led by Dave Friedman-tpt + Paul Wolin-tenor sax, Mark Young-alto sax, Ned Kuvinen-keys, Gary Browning-vibes, Don Friedman-guitar, Todd Knowles-bass, John Horsefielddrums + Ginni Alvey-vocals. Studio, Scottsdale Congregational Church, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, 11 a.m. Sunday jazz service. Talking Stick Resort & Casino (Orange Sky Lounge, 15th floor), 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 85250, 480-850-8606: Foster Oden Trio; 6-10 p.m. Sun & Wed., Delphine CortezJoel Robin Duo, 5-9 Fri. (excpt. Jan. 28), Rachel EckrothFelix Sainz Duo, 5-9 p.m. Sat. Village Tavern, 8787 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480951-6445, 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Sherry Petta + Joel Robin-keys, 2nd Tues.; Delphine Cortez +Joel Robin-keys, 4th Tues., villagetavern.com Voce' Ristorante' & Lounge, 9719 N. Hayden Road (SE corner Mountain View), Scottsdale, 480-609-0429: REOPENING Feb.14, voceristoranteandlounge.com Winfield's Cafe, First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, 7025 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, 480-945-6346, jazz second & fourth Fri.
PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY All Saints of the Desert, 9502 W. Hutton Drive, Sun City, 623-572-9354: Foster Oden, 1:30 p.m. Tues. Jan. 18, $8; Dulce Vas (Vee Ronna group), 6:30 p.m. Sun. Jan. 23, $10; Rags Allen Trio, 1:30 p.m. Tues. Feb. 15, $8; Chris Pena Quartet, 6:30 p.m. Sun. Feb. 27, $10; 623-572-9354 or 623974-8404, or at the door; presented by Jean Bayus.
JAZZ NOTES Arizona Biltmore, Frank & Albert's, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, 602-955-6600: Dan Pinson Jazz'tet (Dan Pinsonsaxes, flute, Rachel Eckroth-piano, vocals, Dennis Sextonbass, Steve Hargrave-drums), 7-10 p.m. Fri., arizonabiltmore.com Bobby C's, 1140 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-2522273: Papa John DeFrancesco-organ, Ralph Carrascoguitar, Paul Anderson-sax, Joe Costello-drums + guests, 4-6 p.m. first & third Sun.; Royce Murray Trio, 8-11 p.m. second Sun.; Adam Clark Core-tet, 8-11 p.m. first & third. Tues.; bobbycee.com DJ's Smokin' Rib Shack @ Bougainvillea Golf Club, 5740 W. Baseline Road; Laveen, 602-237-4567; Sherry Roberson leads jam session, 6-9 p.m. Fri., $3 cover. NEW Eureka! Grill, 15332 West Bell Road #101, Surprise 623-374-4409, Warren Jones Jazz Duos (Bill Moio-Jan. 7, 14; Pam Morita, Jan. 21; Stan Sorenson, Jan. 28, etc.), 8-10 p.m. Fri.; eurekagrill.com Grinders Coffee, 17 E. Dunlap, (SW corner CentralDunlap), Phoenix, 602-678-0078: Jan. 8, Feb. 12: Full Moon Jazz with Carolyn Karnes, Hacksaw's Blues with Kati Ingino and Ronnie Whitehead, 7-10pm, "Sunnyslope Series of Second Saturdays," free. Inclusion Coffeehouse @ Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, info 623-933-7202, 6:30 p.m. Sun.: Jan. 30, Beth Lederman Quartet; April 3¸ Ted Goddard Quartet. Jazz for the Soul @ New Hope Covenant Church, 8217 W. Country Gables, Peoria (east of 101 between Thunderbird & Bell), 623-412-2234, free, 6-8 p.m. Sun. Jan. 9, Mike Kocour-Hammond B3, Bill Moio-guitar, Dom Moio- drums; 68 pm Sun. Feb. 13, Delphine Cortez-Blaise Lantana-vocals, Joel Robin-piano, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff-drums. L'Amore Restaurant and Bar, 3159 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix 85016, 602-381-3159, LauRha Frankfort (saxes, vocals- guitar-Chinese zither), 6-9 p.m. Wed. Los Compadres, 2350 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, 602864-0258: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat.: Jan. 1, Dick Curtis-guitar, David Valdivia-keys, Vic Kottner-bass, Tim Downs-drums; Feb. 12, Mary Petrich-sax Dick Curtis-guitar, David Valdiviakeys, Warren Jones-bass, Tim Downs-drums. Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-2580014, Running From Bears (Eric Rasmussen, Keith Kelly, Jeff Libman, John Chapman, Jessie Yarbrough) and Jiggle (Bryon Ruth, Scott Zimmer, Ted Sistrunk, Wes Anderson); alternating, 9:30 p.m.-midnight one Mon. per month, call for info: thelostleaf.org Luci's Healthy Marketplace, 1590 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix 85014, 602-773-1329: Delphine Cortez-Joel RobinCleve Huff, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sat., food. Nostalgi'a Cancione e Vino Italian Cuisine, 4935 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale 85301, 623-463-8104, Robin Maynes-piano + guests, 5:30-8:30 pm Fri-Sat., eatatpolos.com Paisley Violin Cafe, 1030 N.W. Grand Ave, Phoenix, 602254-7843: Blue Monday jazz jam led by Curtis Glenn Olsen w/ Eric Bart-guitar, Dennis Sexton-bass, Tom Clohessy-sax; jazz lunch w/ Olsen Combo, 11:30-1:30 p.m. Mon.-Tues.Wed; 7 p.m. Wed., Fri., Sat., Crooning Avant Garde (Michael Bell-pno, Curtis Glenn Olsen-bass, Tom Clohessy-sax); 8 p.m. Thurs., Hi Lo Trio (Tom Clohessy-sax, Jimmy Peggiebass, Steve Jansen-percussion), thepaisley.com Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-468-0700, Nicole Pesce-piano, noon & 3 p.m. WedSat., lobby lounge. Royal Palms Inn, 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602840-3610, pianists nightly (some jazz). Skye Restaurant, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, 623-334-0010: Guy Penacchio's Sinatra Tribute, Jan. 15; Jack Jones, Jan. 21-23; LiveAtSkye.com St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, (602) 2008111, Dennis Rowland-vocals + Rachel Eckroth-keys, Felix Sainz-bass, 11 a.m- 2 p.m. Sun. brunch, stfrancisaz.com.
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Venues, continued from previous page Sun Village Community, 17300 N. Sun Village Parkway, Surprise, 623-546-8692, 7 p.m. Wed.: Jan. 5, Margo Reed + Joel Robin Trio; Jan. 12, Nick Manson Trio; Jan. 19, Nicole Pesce; Jan. 26, "The Spin" Mike Smith; Feb. 16, Dominic Amato; $10 admission, produced by Jean Bayus.
EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-Mesa-
Apache Junction)
AJ's Restaurant, San Marcos Crowne Plaza Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480-812-0900: Joe Hopkins Trio, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. brunch; also, AJ's 1912 Lounge: 69 p.m. Sat.: Vandal-Hancock Duo (Matt Vandal, Devon Hancock-jazz guitars), Jan. 1; Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Todd Martino-keyboard; Jan. 8; Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals & Friends, Jan. 15, 29; Stan Sorenson Duo, Jan. 22; Lyn Jackson, vocals, Feb. 5; Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals & Friends, Feb. 12, 19, 26. SanMarcosResort.com Arizona State University, Music Building, Tempe, AZ, 480-965-5348: Jazz Faculty Showcase, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, recital hall; Student Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, recital hall; **Student Jazz Combo, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 23 @ Musical Instrument Museum; Michael Kocour-piano, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Katzin Concert Hall; ASU Concert Jazz Band and Jazz Repertory Band, 7:30 p.m. March 1, Kerr Cultural Center. Asia Restaurant, 1236 E. Baseline, Ste. 102, Mesa, 480892-0688, Renee Patrick-vocals, Steve Denney-keysvocals, Floyd Roberson-drums, 7:30-10:30 p.m. second, third, fourth Fri. Dave's Electric Brew Pub, 502 S. College, Tempe 480 9675353 No Cover. Food & Drink. Jan. 5 Bad Cactus Brass Band;Jan 10, 7-9:00, Beth Lederman Trio with Mary Petrich;Jan 17, 6:30-8:30 Delphine Cortez+Joel Robin; Jan 24, 7-9,Stan Sorenson-guitar; Jan 31, 7-9, Stu Siefer Combo; Feb. 7, TBA; Feb. 14, 6:30-8:30 Margo Reed + Joel Robin;Feb. 16, Bad Cactus Brass Band; Feb. 21 ZAZU, Devon Bridgewater+Steve Douglas; Feb. 28, Nancy Gee+Joel Robin. Every Sunday 7-9:30 Jam Session Led by Jeff Libman Trio. Presented by JAMN Jazz Productions, www.jamnjazzproductions.com, jamn_az@yahoo.com 480 966-0812. Dema's, 18256 E. Williams Field Road, (NW corner of Power), Gilbert, 480-988-7223, 6-8:30 p.m. Tues., Ted Newman-guitar-vocals, Danny Shannon-bass, food. Devil's Hideaway, 1807 E. Baseline Road (at McClintock), Tempe, 480-491-0442, Mardi Gras Jazzband (Cheryl Thurston, Gary Church, Joe Hopkins, Dick Obermiller, Ron House), 4:30-6:30 p.m. first & third Fri., food, dance floor, devilshideaway.com Gold Bar Espresso, 3141 S. McClintock Drive, #6, Tempe, 480-839-3082, Jazz Alliance, 7:30-11 p.m. Fri & Sun., goldbarespresso.org. Handlebar Pub and Grill, 650 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 85120, 480-982-2091: Tim Hern-vocals, Carmine D'Amico-guitar + 1, 7-10 p.m. 1st and 3rd Tues.; Tim Hernvocals, Carmine D'Amico-guitar, Felix Sainz-bass, 7-10 p.m. 2nd and 4th Tues John Henry's Continental-Italian Cuisine, 909 E. Elliot (SE corner Rural), Tempe, 480-730-9009, Aebi-Coulson Jazz Trio leads jam session, 7-10 p.m. Sun., johnhenrysrestaurant.com Kokopelli Winery and Bistro, 35 W. Boston St., Chandler, 480-792-6927: Joe Costello Jazz Experience (Costellodrums, Jason Brown-guitar, Scott Minor-bass), 7 p.m. Sat. Jan. 8, Sat. Feb. 12; Stan Sorenson Duo, 7-10 pm Fri. Jan. 14, Sat. Feb. 5; food, kokopelliwinery.com Le Ragazze Italian Grill & Lounge, 1334 E. Chandler Blvd., (NE corner Chandler Blvd. & Desert Foothills), Ahwatukee, 480-460-0029: Aebi-Coulson Jazz Trio featuring Jim Nisticosax, 7-10:30 pm, Jan.8, 22; leragazzeaz.com La Stalla Cucina Rustica, 68 W. Buffalo St., Chandler, 480855-9990, Laurie Fagen-vocals + Todd Martino-keyboard, 69 p.m. Jan. 9; Laurie Fagen & Friends Jan. 23, Feb. 13;
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January - February 2011 Vandal-Hancock Duo ( Matt Vandal, Devon Hancock-jazz guitars) 6-9 p.m. Feb. 27; lastallacr.com. LJ's Pizza, 1038 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-834-9164. Cats & Jammers, (Cheryl Thurston-piano-vocals, Gary Churchcornet, Dick Obermiller-bass, Ron House-drums), 5-7:30 p.m. Wed., jam starts at 6 p.m. 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): 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sun. Jazz Brunch: Bridget & The Aug Jazz Duo, first-third Sun.; Delphine Cortez-Joel Robin Jazz Duo, second-fourth Sun. Mesa Active Adult Center, 247 N. Macdonald St., Mesa, 480-962-5612, Burgie Crandall's Big Band, 1-3:30 p.m. Tues., $5. Pesto's Gourmet Pizza and Wine Bar, 1960 W. Ray Road, Suite 4 (NE corner Dobson Road), Chandler, 480-821-2949, John Knowlton Trio (Knowlton-guitar, Eric Bart or Dick Curtis-guitar, Dennis Sexton-bass) 7-11 p.m. Sat. Pita Jungle Restaurant, 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480855-3232, jazz jam led by Pita Jungle Trio (Dave Ihlenfeldpiano, Pete Gitlin-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums) 7-10 p.m. Thurs. NEW Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Rd, Queen Creek 85242, 480-888-9290: Carson Boyd, 11 a.m.3 p.m. Sat. Jan. 22, Sun. Feb. 13, also 6-9 p.m. March 26; Interplay IQ Jazz Band, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Feb. 26, March 26. Shangri La, 2992 N. Alma School Road (SW corner Elliott), Chandler, 480-821-5388. Cheryl Thurston-stride piano, noon-2 p.m. Sun. brunch. Warren's Jazz Bistro, 1451 E. Williams Field Road, (SW corner Val Vista Road behind Kohl's), Gilbert, 480-899-5299: Felix Sainz or Royce Murray alternate leading Sun. jam; other listings @ warrenjazzbistro.com.
Xtreme Bean Coffee Shop, Southern & McClintock, Tempe, 480-820-0333, Jack Wells-piano & Friends, 7-10 p.m. Mon. singalong; 8-10 p.m. Sat., John Mitchell-piano, Xtremebean.com AROUND AZ PAYSON Payson Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson: 2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 9, Dr. Jass & The Heart Beats (traditional 6-piece band led by Dr. Claudio Zamorano-tpt, founder of Hot Jazz Club in Santiago, Chile); Feb. 13, “Prelude to Valentine's Day," Mark DeCozio-piano-vocals, Mike King-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums; March 6, Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-piano, Greg Fishman-sax, Neal Seroka-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums, "From Bebop to Soul"; donation, info gerryr@cox.net, 602-619-3355.
PRESCOTT 129-1/2 An American Jazz Grille, 129-1/2 N. Cortez St., Prescott, 928-443-9292: Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22; plus Jack Petersen-guitar, Jan. 29.
SEDONA Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: Les Czimber-piano, 7-10 p.m. Thurs. solo, + Zirque Bonner-bass, 7-10 p.m. Fri-Sat.; Steve Sandnerpiano-vocals, 7-10 p.m. Tues.-Wed. Enchantment Resort, 525 Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona, 928-282-2900, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday brunch, Les Czimberpiano.
A comfortable, modern restaurant with a rustic sensibility... serving seasonal, wood-fired cuisine with an emphasis on quality ingredients and the integrity of simple flavors.
Proudly presenting internationally-acclaimed vocalist Dennis Rowland for Sunday Brunch Sunday Brunch 10-3 with music from 11-2. 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix Reservations: 602-200-8111 www.stfrancisaz.com
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