Jazz Notes November-December 2010 by Michael Fan

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 1 | November - December 2010

Jazz in AZ Big Fall Swing Dance at Scottsdale Plaza Resort Sunday, Nov. 14

Left: Vito Maynes sings Sinatra. Right: Claudia Maynes, Heather Carrozza and Bridget Maynes comprise the MayneSwing Singers, delivering authentic renditions of The Andrews Sisters' 3-part harmony arrangements. By Joel Goldenthal The 1st Annual Jazz in AZ Big Fall Swing Dance, featuring the music of The Andrews Sisters and Frank Sinatra will be held at The Scottsdale Plaza Resort on Sunday, Nov. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. The dance is a fundraiser to support the operation, youth jazz education and scholarship programs of Jazz in AZ. The dance is made possible with generous support from The

Scottsdale Plaza Resort and the John Dawson Foundation. The dance will feature MayneSwing, a vocal group that sings authentic renditions of The Andrews Sisters hits, including “Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen” and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” Vocalist Vito Maynes will croon songs associated with “Chairman of the Board” Frank Sinatra, such as “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Come Fly With Me.” The nine-piece MayneSwing Band will be under

Ordinary people make extraordinary gifts The mission of Jazz in AZ is to present live jazz and to cultivate the future of jazz through youth education, scholarships and community outreach. The future of jazz is in the hands of individuals whose lives have been enriched by jazz, who want to assure that jazz - America's original art form - is part of American Culture for their children and grandchildren, and who take action to include organizations like Jazz in AZ in their charitable planning.

the direction of Auggie Mendoza, who pens arrangements for Clark Krueger's Extreme Decibel Big Band, former Count Basie Orchestra vocalist Dennis Rowland and others. The event will kick off at 3 p.m. with a swing dance lesson by instructor Dabney Hopkins and his dance partner, Karen. “The Jazz in AZ Big Fall Dance will be a great way to cut loose and get in the mood for the holiday season -- not to mention celebrate our cooler weather,” EVENT says Dan Konzen, president of Jazz in AZ. “More importantly, the dance will help support the operation and programs of Jazz in AZ that provide youth education, scholarships and other projects that keep jazz, America's original art form, alive and well for our children and generations to come,” Konzen explains. During the dance, several “rising star” jazz musicians will have the opportunity to perform as guests in the band. “Playing along side professional musicians is an important step in the development of young players; their playing at this dance is the perfect occasion to showcase these up-and-coming jazz musicians who will carry on America's original art form: jazz,” Konzen concludes. There will be a raffle with great prizes to support Jazz in AZ. A cash bar and special menu will be available. Attendees can dance, just sit and listen to the great music, or both. Dress is casual business or luncheon attire; but swing-era costumes are welcome. Continued on page 7

Jazz in AZ is presenting a very special “by invitation only” luncheon event on Saturday, Nov. 20th to reveal plans for a youth-oriented jazz center and the launch of a planned giving program. If you would like to learn more about these plans and how you might make an extraordinary gift of support to help sustain Jazz in AZ, call the office today at 480-994-0807 to request an invitation or personal consultation.

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Thank you for your continued support of jazz and interest in learning more about what you can do for the future of jazz.

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Jazz in Arizona, Inc. A non-profit organization 501 (c)(3) P.O. Box 2913, Scottsdale, AZ 85252-2913 Phone: (480) 994-0807. Email: info@jazzinaz.org. Website: www.jazzinaz.org x

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. xx

Jazz In AZ Board Members: Dan Konzen, president; Dmitri Matheny, vice president; Susan Dwyer, treasurer; Grace Lalicata, secretary; and members: Beth Dore, Steve Douglas, Dennis Rowland, Kathleen Konzen, Larry Goldstein, Steve Conrad, Stu Siefer and Celeste Winters. x

Executive Director: Joel Robin Goldenthal (602) 750-7045 Assistant Director: Joan Leard (480)947-6119 x

Jazz Notes Newsletter Editor: Joel R. Goldenthal Contributing writers: Patricia Myers, Joel Goldenthal Copy editor/Proofreader: Patricia Myers Design/Production: Goldenthal Creative Services

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A message from president Dan Konzen Season's geetings! This is a very exciting time to be part of Jazz in Arizona. We stand tall and proud as we head into this holiday season, having accomplished many of our goals this year. We have plenty of work ahead of us and need to stay focused on the positive change that this organization has been taking on. The spirit of the season is indeed alive at JiA, and I am personally grateful for our support and goodwill. Our wonderful organization is animated by the promise of tomorrow, by the vitality of our members, the commitment of our board, staff and volunteers, and by the jazz musicians and children to whom we are committed.

Jazz Notes is a free publication of Jazz In Arizona, Inc. and is published six times per year according to the following schedule. x

Jazz Notes Deadlines: Dec.5 January-February issue; Feb.5 March-April issue; April 5 - May-June issue; June 5 July-August issue; August 5 September-October issue; October 5 NovemberDecember issue.

We have a fall dance planned in November, and many other exciting events around the Valley over the next couple of months. We hope to see you there to enjoy some of these truly talented and entertaining jazz musicians that we are blessed to have in Arizona.

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Our new board secretary and director of volunteers, Grace Lalicata, has made great strides in formalizing our volunteer committee, and is looking for additional members for this committee. Please email grace.lalicata@jazzinaz.org if you are interested in becoming an ambassador of Jazz in Arizona. Once again, I would like to make my continued reminder to take notice at events of our directors, who are wearing their gold-bronze name badges. This is part of our awareness campaign, so please approach these individuals and let them know how we are doing. We are interested in your comments. Until next time, we invite and encourage you to check out our new website at www.jazzinaz.org, to become a fan of Jazz in AZ on Facebook, and to follow Jazz in AZ on Twitter.

Special thanks to the following for their generous support:

Sincerely,

Arizona Commission on the Arts

The John Dawson Foundation Scottsdale Cultural Council Scottsdale League for the Arts “How Cool Is Jazz” Youth Education Program

Dan Konzen President

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'Sophisticated Piano Ladies' in JiA concert at Kerr on Nov. 10 By Joel Goldenthal

music is melodic, fun, fluid, passionate, innovative, heartfelt, Eight hands and two rhythmic, humorous and grands means anything goes! spontaneous. That's the setting for a Jazz in AZ T h e C h i c a g o Tr i b u n e concert titled “Sophisticated awarded pianist/singer Judy Piano Ladies” featuring Barb Roberts the title of "Chicago's Catlin, Rachel Eckroth, Beth Favorite Jazz Woman." Yet she Lederman and Judy Roberts at also is recognized as a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at worldwide jazz star thanks to the the ASU Kerr Cultural Center. success of her international When four jazz pianists of this r ecordings and concert caliber are paired up and turned p erformances. From the loose, an evening of musical Midwest to her new hometown pleasure and unpredictable Phoenix to Singapore, Judy is excitement is inevitable, as Jazz best known for her fun-loving in AZ continues the popular approach to an eclectic and annual concept. extensive repertoire, her hardBarb Catlin has been one swinging piano playing, her of the most influential jazz ability to combine lush and educators in the valley for more sensitive vocals with rapid-fire than a decade. She was the scat singing, and for her unique director of Young Sounds of ability to communicate with her Arizona for nine years (recently audience in a relaxed and passing the baton to Eric intimate style. A multiple Rasmussen) and the interim Grammy nominee, Judy's more director of jazz studies at Mesa than 20 album releases include Community College for the past the "The Other World," whose hit years. In addition, Barb is one of single "Señor Blues" was No. 1 the valley's most in-demand Clockwise from top left: Rachel Eckroth, Barb Catlin, Judy on the jazz charts and in radio pianists, with great command of Roberts & Beth Lederman airplay; the album "Trio," with the keys and the ability to swing Ray Brown and Jeff Hamilton; and play in a wide range of released two CDs, “MIND” and “Louder the song "Twilight World," co-written playing situations, from small groups to Than Words,” which she released at a with piano diva Marian McPartland (on big bands. Jazz in AZ party last year. whose NPR show "Piano Jazz" Judy has Pianist, singer and composer Beth Lederman is well known for guested twice); and her international hit Rachel Eckroth spent the last decade her sophisticated jazz and rhythmic rendition of Dave Frishberg's "My working in Las Vegas and New York City. Latin-jazz piano styles. Beth grew up in a Attorney Bernie." Recently relocated to her native Phoenix, world filled with music; her family Be there to enjoy the exciting Rachel has made her presence known on owned Lederman Music Company, one spontaneity of sound as these four the local scene through a variety of of Arizona's largest music store chains. brilliant pianists embrace this rare twofrequent performances with Khani Cole, With an entire store filled with pianos, all piano performance opportunity. The Dennis Rowland and numerous bands, as begging to be played, what was a young concert is part of the 'Jazz in Concert' well as on her own. Rachel has a master's girl to do? Learn to play! Determined not presented by Jazz in AZ and degree in music from Rutgers University to waste any time, she began classical the ASU Kerr Cultural Center, and studied in New York with renowned study at the age of 5. She quickly made possible by generous composers Jim McNeely and Mike mastered the basics and then branched out annual support from the EVENT Abene. Thomas Erdmann of into jazz and classical. Beth received her Jazzbird Foundation. Tickets are J a z z r e v i e w. c o m w r o t e : “ … a bachelor's degree cum laude in music available at the Kerr Box office, 6110 N. composer/performer obviously from ASU in 1990. She has been playing Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; by phone at influenced and firmly rooted the professionally for more than 20 years and 4 8 0 5 9 6 -2660 and online at tradition, yet makes her own statement in is perhaps best known for leading www.jazzinaz.org. a uniquely elegant manner.” Rachel has Brazilian-influenced Nova Mundo. Her

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News from Out & About By Patricia Myers

Jazz isn't just American history, but is recognized and celebrated as culture, the result of social, economic and political elements. As a music genre, jazz has become one of the world's greatest art forms, born in the USA and globally appreciated. Sometimes I hear, “I don't like jazz because I don't understand it.” What need is there to understand any kind of music, or art form? When musicians play with honesty and expressive passion, the joyous result makes a connection with listeners. Jazz continues to be an active art that offers the excitement of a solo tonight that never will be exactly replicated. Jazz is a vibrant part of everyday life, accessible whenever we choose to listen. Jazz continues to amaze and please me and to enrich my life because of its ever-evolving improvisational core. All one needs to do is to listen and enjoy. Jazz Buzzline: Sunsets and live jazz is the perfect combination in the newly opened Orange Sky Lounge at Talking Stick Resort and Casino. The 15th-floor venue has live jazz every night starting at 5 or 6 p.m., just the right time to view the Valley's incredible sunsets through floorto-ceiling windows. Check the Venues listing for details. Malee's on Main has resumed Monday-night jazz, performed by Judy Roberts and Renee Patrick from 6 to 9 p.m. in the lounge. A decade ago, owner Deirdre Pain featured Monday bookings of pianist Prince Shell and vocalist Helen “Lady J” Jones in this longtime downtown Scottsdale Thai restaurant. A tribute to the late great Nadine Jansen will be staged on Saturday, Dec. 4, in the Jester Room of Pranksters Too in Scottsdale. Rick Wall of Zonal Music Group has booked a four-band night, with Dennis Monce the trumpeter for the tribute. The incomparable Nadine, during her 30 years in the Valley, astounded listeners by playing trumpet with her right hand and piano with her left at the same time, plus her captivating vocals. After Nadine died in August 2009, a scholarship in her name was established with Young Sounds of Arizona, and a posthumous CD

was produced, “The Very Best of Nadine Jansen,” which will be on sale as part of a memorabilia exhibit. Noted Arizonamusic historian John Dixon will emcee that segment of the evening. An impressive 2011 season has been booked by Lakeshore Jazz at Tempe Center for the Arts that features singer Lorraine Feather with pianist Shelly Berg, violinist Regina Carter, Tierney Sutton with Hubert Laws, and a tribute to Ray Charles. The Bad Cactus Brass Band released “Christmas Cactus,” replicating New Orleans jazz Christmas carols. The band will perform its “roots jazz” style for the Jazz in AZ monthly party in April during Jazz Appreciation Month Valley drummer Andy Ziker has released another instructional book-CD, “Drum Aerobics,” with international circulation via the Hal Leonard Corp. The

book is billed as “a 52-week one-exerciseper-day workout program for developing, improving and maintaining drum technique.” It includes a section on drumming health, including topics such as drumming as an aerobic workout and "drum yoga.” Andy says, “The book was a team effort and had contributions from area jazz players. Dan Tomlinson was the studio engineer and played on some the exercises on the example CD. Dave Ihlenfeld (pianist) wrote all 25 songs from the play-along CD (minus drums) and played keyboards. John Willis and Stan Sorenson also played on the play-along recording.” Andy teaches at Linton Milano Music in Mesa and at his home studio in Gilbert. This Riffs column won another writing award in a national competition for personal columns in print media. Final Bar: Steve Batura, 76, longtime Jazz in AZ volunteer, Aug. 19 in Sun Lakes; Buddy Collette, 89, flute-saxclarinet, educator, founding member of Chico Hamilton Quintet in 1955, Sept. 19 in Los Angeles, CA; Marion Brown, 79, avant garde saxophonist, Oct. 18 in Florida.

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to roll on Nov. 21 at Kaz party By Joel R. Goldenthal If it's hard-swinging bebop you're in the mood for, EVENT then Jim Nistico's Jazz Express performing for the Jazz in AZ monthly party at Kaz on Nov. 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. is sure to please. Nistico started on clarinet at age 9 and switched to tenor sax at age 15, studying with Sammy Russo. He began playing professionally at age 16. He has performed with Rosemary Clooney, Billy Eckstine, Jack Jones, Bob Hope, Natalie Cole and many in the Motown circuit, among others. He played the Syracuse Jazz Festival three times with his Jazz Express band. He relocated to the Valley from 1978 to 1984, then returned in 1989. Since then, he has played for Lou Rawls, The Temptations and The Four Tops, and at the Glendale and Chandler Jazz festivals. He also has performed played with the C.C. Jones Orchestra and Monte Procopio. His CD is "Jim Nistico Jazz Express: Live at the San Marcos." “This generation of Jazz Express has been together for three years now, with Dave Henning-piano, John Chapman-bass, Tim Downs-drums, Denny Monce-trumpet and myself on tenor sax,” says Nistico. “We play the music of Cannonball Adderly, Horace Silver, Dexter Gordon…plus we always have a few suprises.” Kazimierz World Wine Bar is a casual venue with great food, wine and beverages. Kaz is located at 7137 E, Stetson Dr., Scottsdale. Admission to the public is $10 (FREE if you join Jazz in AZ at the party). JiA member rates apply.

Jim Nistico

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Crotty celebrates 'Duke' at Kerr on Dec. 8 By Joel Goldenthal

of this Ellington project, has a recording career that spans Mike Crotty will bring a more than 20 years, including sextet to the ASU Kerr 10 albums with The Airmen of Cultural Center on Dec. 8 to Note, three CDs with the Fred perform the music of one of Hughes Trio, and most America's most beloved and recently with famed Brazilian prolific composers, Edward trumpeter Claudio Roditi in Kennedy “Duke” Ellington. Rio de Janeiro. He has enjoyed Born on April 29th, 1899, in numerous successes with his Washington DC, Ellington writing, including a first place began at a very early age to award from the Mid-Atlantic establish himself as both a Songwriting Contest and the gifted pianist and composer. use of his compositions for the For more than 50 years, n a t i o n a l l y b r o a d c asted he lead a band of some of the television program, finest jazz musicians in the “Lifestyles of the Rich & c o u n t r y, p e r f o r m i n g Left to right: Mike Crotty, Tom Williams, Deater O’Neill, John Famous.” compositions which would Lewis, and Nick Manson Crotty and Williams have find their place in the Great created new treatments for American Songbook. The Ellington favorites such as Diane Schuur. Since moving to Arizona uniqueness of his writing is “Sophisticated Lady,” “Take the 'A' in 2001 from the Washington, D.C. area, evidenced by the fact that his Train,” “Cottontail,” “Mood Indigo” and Crotty has become well known to jazz music is still performed all EVENT “In My Solitude,” as well as music from audiences in the valley. over the world by small some of the suites and sacred concerts. Bassist Tom Williams, co-creator groups, large jazz ensembles and even The sextet features Paul symphony orchestras. Brewer on baritone and tenor Ellington's music, which he saxes and bass clarinet; Nick never referred to as jazz, often Manson on piano; Jesse Parker defied description, covering a on vibes; Cleve Huff on drums; wide range of style from Williams on bass; and Crotty popular song to “serious” on trumpet and flugelhorn, symphonic composition. saxes and flutes. Vocalist Originally from Putnam, Deater O'Neill will appear as a CT., Crotty has been a mainstay special guest on signature in recording studios across the Ellington songs. An oasis for fine live jazz! Every Friday, 7:30 9:30 p.m. nation since 1965, having Come and join us for a written and played on NEW TIME and LOCATION ~ great casual dining menu celebration of one of America's thousands of recording premiere composers with a Octagon Café sessions for film, television and fresh look at the music of Duke commercial recordings. His 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Ste 1, Fountain Hills 85268 Ellington. The concert is musical career includes 26 (north on Saguaro off Shea Blvd., turn right in plaza beside lake) Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. years as composer-arrangerat the ASU Kerr Cultural Performance Schedule trumpeter-saxophonist for The Center in Scottsdale. It is part Airmen of Note, the premiere November 5 Cinco de Moio of the “Jazz in Concert” series jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air presented by Jazz in AZ and the November 12 “Floote Prints” (Mike Crotty/Joe Corral-flutes) Force. Crotty has arranged Kerr Cultural Center, made music for hundreds of albums November 19 - Barb Catlin Ensemble possible by generous annual and CDs, as well as November 26 - Armand Boatman Trio + Fred Forney support from the Jazzbird performances for such artists as December 3 - Moio Brothers Foundation. Tickets are Clark Terry, Billy Taylor, Mel available at the Kerr Box office December 10 - Dan Delaney-Chris Stewart Christmas Concert Lewis, Dizzy Gillespie, located at 6110 N. Scottsdale Stanley Turrentine, Bunky December 17 - Armand Boatman-Fred Forney Christmas Concert Road, Scottsdale; by phone at Green, Ernie Watts, Randy December 24 & 31 - closed for holidays. 480-596-2660; and online at B r e c k e r, R o n n i e C u b e r, www.jazzinaz.org. Remember Claudio Roditi, Phil Wilson, Admission is FREE. $5 donations enthusiastically accepted to ask for your Jazz in AZ to help pay for our wonderful musicians! Bob Berg, Sheila Jordan and member discount. For more information, call 480-816-8806.

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Contemporary jazz star Marion Meadows to play for JiA holiday party Dec. 12 By Joel Goldenthal Liebman and Eddie Daniels. Contemporary jazz artist Marion Meadows went on to perform and Meadows will bring his cool and funky record with Brook Benton, Eartha Kitt, sound to the Jazz in AZ holiday party on Phyllis Hyman, Jean Carne, The Dec. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Kazimierz Temptations, Michael Bolton, Angela World Wine Bar. (Note that this party is Bofill, Will Downing and Native the second Sunday, rather than the usual American flute player Douglas Spotted third of the month.) Meadows will Eagle, among others. In the late '80s, perform with versatile instrumentalists Meadows stretched his usual pop-jazz Rachel Eckroth on piano, Mario Mendivil boundaries as a member of a New York on bass and his long-time touring avant-garde band called the Aboriginal drummer, Jabari. Music Society. The '90s marked the Born in West Virginia, saxophonist beginning of his solo career when he Marion Meadows grew up in Stamford, signed with RCA Records. He became a Conn., where he began playing clarinet staple of the smooth jazz format with his and studying classical music at age subsequent recordings, which include 8. He gravitated to the soprano sax in “Keep It Right Here” (1993), his high school years, and his “Forbidden Fruit” (1994) and “Body passion for various types of music EVENT Rhythm” (1996). led him to appreciate musicians such as After moving to Phoenix, Stanley Turrentine, Sidney Bechet, Meadows signed with Heads Up Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington and International, a division of Concord Coleman Hawkins. Music Group, and released “Another Side Meadows attended Berklee of Midnight” (1999). Five more College of Music, where he majored in successful releases on the label have arranging and composition. He later went followed: “Next To You” (2000), “In to the SUNY Purchase School for the Arts Deep” (2002), “Players Club” (2004), where, in addition to his formal studies, “I “Dressed To Chill” (2006) and “Secrets” got a lot of sideman jobs . . . I have always (2009). said I got a graduate degree playing “I've been involved in a lot of clubs,” says Meadows, who perfected his projects, both my own and group efforts,” craft studying with Joe Henderson, Dave says Meadows. “My main objective is to

Marion Meadows

keep growing as an artist and engage the fans who have invested so much emotion in my music and my career.” This Sunday afternoon of music is guaranteed to ease your holiday stress and put you in a joyous mood. Admission to the public is $10 (FREE if you join Jazz in AZ at the party). JiA member rates apply. Kazimierz World Wine Bar in Scottsdale is a casual venue with great food, wine and beverages, located at 7137 E, Stetson Dr., Scottsdale.

Vocalist Delphine Cortez w/Joel Robin-piano, *Cleve Huff-drums

JiA Big Fall Swing Dance

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The Scottsdale Plaza Resort is located at 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, just north of Indian Bend Road. General admission tickets to the Jazz in AZ Big Fall Dance are $30 per person in advance ($35 at the door) and are available online at www.jazzinaz.org. Jazz in AZ members can take advantage of a $5 discount by entering the event code ”MemberFall10” when ordering tickets online. Special sponsorship tables of 10 are available at $500 to support Jazz in AZ. For tickets by phone or further information on sponsorship tables, dance club and other discounts, call 480-994-0807.

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JAZZ CALENDAR Compiled by Patricia Myers, email: psmyers1@cox.net. (Bookings subject to change. Call venues to confirm.)

Nov. 1, Chandler-Gilbert Community College Vocal Jazz Ensembles, Jazz Combos, Big Band, 7 p.m. Mon., free, CGCC Performing Arts Center, 2626 E. Pecos Road, Chandler 85225, 480-732-7343. Nov. 1, “Jazz Under the Stars:” big band concert, 7 p.m. Mon., free, amphitheatre at PVCC (bring chair or blanket), Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix 85032, 602-787-7738. Nov. 2, Mesa Jazz Orchestra w/ guest Wayne Bergeron-trumpet, (Barb Catlin-piano, Tom Williams-bass, Dom Moio-drums; saxes: Scott Zimmer, Eric Rasmussen, Andrew Gross, Mary Petrich, Paul Brewer; trumpets: Dave Coolidge, Denny Monce, James Kass, Coby Boyce, Dan Doyle; trombones: Ryan Haines, Pete Vivona, Bill Tole, Matt Lennex; directed by Barb Catlin), 7:30 pm Tues., $7, Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054, 480-585-5483, info Barb Catlin 602-4322678. Nov. 2-21, “42nd Street,” (musical dinnertheatre), Tues-Sun., $55.50-$83.50, Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, 623-776-8400, azbroadwaytheatre.com Nov. 3, Wally's Warehouse Waifs, 7:30 pm Wed., $10, $20 Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660, presented by the Arizona Classic Jazz Society, info 480-620-3941. Nov. 4-7, Arizona Classic Jazz Festival (21st annual), Crowne Plaza San Marcos, Chandler, 12 bands, 4 venues, dance floor, $95 all events, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler 85225, special room rate, sponsored by Arizona Classic Jazz Society, info azclassicjazz.org or 480-620-3941. Nov. 5, Spanish Harlem Orchestra (New York salsa band), 7:30 p.m. Fri., $25, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts amphitheater (outdoors), 75th Street south of Indian School Road, Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org Nov. 5 & 19, Dee Fleming-Geoff Andress, 9:3010:30 p.m. Fri., Le Chalet Restaurant, 5626 W. Bell Road, Glendale, 602-337-8760, $8 cover/$10 minimum, lechalet-llc.com Nov. 5, Cliff Wright-saxes + Beth Ledermankeys, Rob Moore-drums, Arlen Dagley-gutar, Brian Palmerino-bass, Glen Kroskepercussion, 7 p.m. Fri, $10 includes dessert, Mission Bell UMC, 4645 W. Bell Road, Glendale. Nov. 6, Boogie Woogie Blowout: (Mr. Boogie Woogie-from The Netherlands, Sue Palmer,

Lisa Otey, Bob Malone), 8 p.m. Sat., $8 Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-265-4842. Nov. 6, Joe Bourne's Salute to Nat King Cole, 5 & 8 pm, $14-$30; Skye Restaurant, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, 623334-0010. Nov. 6, Chita Rivera: “My Broadway (AllAmerican Songbook),” 8 p.m. Sat., $39, $49. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org Nov. 6, Interplay Jazz Band, 10 am-3 pm. Sat., Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S Meridian Road, Queen Creek 85242, Jazz Beneath the Trees series sponsored by First String Promotions, 480236-5844, firststringpromotions.com Nov. 7, “Knock Out Parkinson Jazz Festival” 4th annual benefit brunch, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (brunch noon-2 p.m.), four bands: Stan Sorenson-guitar, Charles Lewis Quintet + Chelevocals, Fred Forney Septet “Soul of Jazz,” Khani Cole Band, $70 advance, $75 at door, Bob and Lee Crozier-chairmen, Scottsdale Plaza Resort ballroom, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, info 480-595-6890 or parkinsonaz.org Nov. 7, Young Sounds of Arizona 5:00 and 7:00 Bands, noon Sun., $25, $10 youth, Great Cajun Cook-Off & Foodfest, Lath House Pavilion, Heritage and Science Park, 115 N. Sixth St., Phoenix 85004, greatcajuncookoff.com Nov. 7, Benny Goodman Centennial Concert, (rescheduled), “Jazz Under the Stars” @ St. Philips Plaza, 7 p.m. Sun., 4280 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, presented by Tucson Jazz Society, $20 public, $15 TJS members, $10 active-duty military with ID, $5 students with ID, 800-5954849 or at the door. Nov. 10, Superstition Jazz Orchestra (directed by Milas Yoes, members incl Tom Milestrumpet, Paul Brewer-alto sax, Elliott Ventimiglia-tenor sax, Ryan Hainestrombone, Dave Henning-piano, John Chapman-bass, Cleve Huff-drums), 7:30 p.m. Wed., free, Phoenix College auditorium, 1201 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix 85013, 602-286-7876. Nov. 10, Jan Sandwich Jazz & Nostalgia Show w/ Frank Smith-piano, 1:30-3 p.m. Wed., Fairway Branch Library, 10600 W. Peoria Ave., Sun City, 602-652-3000, free Nov. 10, “Sophisticated Piano Ladies:” Barb Catlin, Rachel Eckroth, Beth Lederman, Judy Roberts , 7:30 p.m. Wed., Jazz in AZ annual series, $20, $25, $10 for 21 and younger, ASU

JAZZ NOTES Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. Nov. 11-29, “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,” Arizona Theater Co. musical, Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix 85004, 602256-6995. Nov. 12, Monty Alexander-piano, 6 and 8 p.m. Fri., $40 and $45, 20% discount for Jazz in AZ members, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, themim.org or 480478-6001. Nov. 12, “Francine Reed & Friends (Greg Warner, Chris Gough, Chuck Hall, Andy Gonzales, Hans Olson, more), 8 p.m. Fri., $10, benefit St. Mary's Food Bank, Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-2654842. Nov. 12-13, An Evening with Leo Kottke, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., $38, $40, $42, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. Nov. 12-14, Blues Weekend @ Talking Stick Resort: John Mayall-Nov. 12, Buddy Guy-Nov. 13, Robert Cray-Nov. 14, Resort Showroom, 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 85250, 480-850-7734: $125 floor, $100 balcony all 3 concerts; Mayall, $40 floor-$30 balcony; Guy, $65 floor, $55 balcony; Cray, $50 floor, $40 balcony. Nov. 13, Igor and Friends, Carefree Sundial Stage, 1 p.m. Sat., free, downtown Carefree, AZ. Nov. 13, Michael Feinstein: “The Sinatra Project,” 8 p.m. Sat., $55, $75, Celebrity Theater, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, presented by Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 480994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org Nov. 13, R. Carlos Nakai-native flute, William Chipman-percussion, 7 p.m. Sat., benefit concert for SNAP (Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place) @ Scottsdale United Congregational Church, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, 480-947-4770, $30 sanctuary, $15 adjoining room video, tickets via yoursnap.org Nov. 13, Sentimental Journey (15-member dance band), 7-10 p.m. Sat., Clark Memorial Hall, 19 N. Ninth St., Clarkdale, AZ, benefit for Clarkdale Heritage Conservancy Board & Clarkdale Heritage Center, $7.50, refreshments on sale, info 928-300-0643. Nov. 14, Jazz in AZ Fall Dance: Mayne Swing Band + MayneSwing Singers, Auggie Mendoza-piano, Bridget Maynes- Claudia Maynes-Heather Carrozza,Vito Maynesvocals (Andrews Sisters & Frank Sinatra segments); 3-7 p.m. Sun., (3 p.m. swing dance lesson by Dabney Hopkns & Karen), $25 JiA members, $30 advance public, $35 at door, $500 sponsored tables of 10; Scottsdale Plaza Resort Ballroom, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, info 480-994-0807. Continued on page 10

JAZZ NOTES

November - December 2010

Encore performance of 'Jazz Celebration’ at the MIM is Dec. 19

*Michael Kocour - - Director of jazz studies at Arizona State University and one of the most By Alan DiPerna respected clinicians, Silver and Ray composers and pianists on the Charles; and bassist ”A Jazz Celebration” is EVENT jazz scene today. Dwayne Dolphin, back by popular demand! As who started his career *Fred Forney - - One of the the result of a sell-out performance of the playing in bands lead most in-demand freelance first “Jazz Celebration” last summer, and by Wynton Marsalis trumpeters in the Phoenix area audiences begging for more, the Musical and Stanley and the director of jazz studies Instrument Museum Music Theater and Turrentine; and noted at Mesa Community College. Jazz in AZ are combining forces once again arranger/ saxophonist *Dennis Rowland - - A for a sizzling cool-hot wintertime jazz event Mike Tomaro. Ashby, Concord recording artist and with a holiday twist on Dec. 19 at 2:30 p.m. executive producer legend in the Phoenix area and “A Jazz Celebration Holiday for MCG Jazz, is an Marty Ashby beyond; after a successful Encore” brings back the Marty Ashby Trio accomplished career with the Count Basie from chilly Pittsburgh to share the stage guitarist and has Orchestra in the 1970s, he with Arizona's hottest jazz talent. Along produced four Grammy Award-winning continues to perform all over the world with favorites from the summer show, this albums. Along with the Marty Ashby today. Encore program will also highlight several Trio, the “Jazz Celebration Holiday Tickets to “A Jazz Celebration new world premieres as well as music that Encore” will once again feature some of Holiday Encore” are $25. Jazz in AZ celebrates holiday traditions from around the Valley's finest jazz musicians: members may take a 20% discount. The the world. *Ryan Haines - - A Tucson native who Musical Instrument Museum Music  Ashby will kick off the encore has recently moved back to Arizona after Theater is located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. celebration with his Pittsburgh trio that a successful stint as trombonist, arranger (south of the 101 at Tatum Blvd) in Phoenix. includes drummer Roger Humphries. and musical director of the Falconaires Tickets and more information at 480-478best known for his work with Horace Jazz Ensemble. 6001 or www.theMIM.org.

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Calendar, continued from page 8 Nov. 14, Kenny G, 7:30 p.m. Sun., $75, $50, Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602267-1600, celebritytheatre.com. Nov. 14, Original Wildcat Jass Band, 2 p.m. Sun., free, Friends of Music presents @ Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine St., Wickenburg 85390, 928-684-7656. Nov. 16, Joe Bourne-vocals, 3-7 p.m. Tues., $10, Chocolate Jazz Showcase, Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon, Tucson, 520881-4200. Nov. 17, ASU Student Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m. ASU Music Building| Recital Hall, free. Nov. 18, Young Sounds of Arizona, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., $10, $7 students, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. Nov. 18, Kyle Eastwood-guitar, 5:30-8: p.m. incl pre-show mixer w/ hors d'oeuvres-drinks, Sheraton Tucson Hotel-Suites, 5151 E. Grant Road, Tucson, $40, asba.com or 520-327-0222, presented by Arizona Small Business Association. Nov. 19, Turtle Island Quartet (David Balakrishnan-violins, Mark Summer-cello, Mads Tolling-violin, Jeremy Kittel-viola, Mike Marshall-mandolin), 8 p.m. Fri., $29-$39, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org. Nov. 20, Jazz Combos Concert, 7:30 p.m. Sat., free, Center for Performing Arts Studio Theatre, Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix 85032 , 602-787-7738. Nov. 21, Jim Nistico's Jazz Express (Nisticotenor sax, Denny Monce-trumpet, Dave Henning-piano, John Chapman-bass, Tim Downs-drums), Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($10), 3-5 p.m. Sun., Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004; info 480-994-0807. Nov. 21, Marilyn McCoo-Billy Davis Jr., 7& 9 p.m. Sun., Casino Arizona, 101 & McKellips Road, Scottsdale 85250, 480-850-7734. Nov. 22, ASU Latin Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Mon., $5, $8, ASU Kerr Cultural Center 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. Nov. 27, Bob Corritore Blues Bash II, 8 p.m. Sat., $30, Tempe Center for the Performing Arts Lakeside Room, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoreproducers.com Nov. 28, Deborah Offenhauser-piano: “The Female Victor Borge,” 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sat., The Platinum Room at Skye, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, 623334-0010, LiveAtSkye.com Nov. 30, Igor's Jazz Cowboys, 7 p.m. Tues.,

November - December 2010 $15, Sun City Grand, 19753 N. Remington, Surprise, 623-546-7465. Nov. 30, ASU Jazz Repertory Band, 7:30 p.m. Tues., ASU Music Building, Katzin Concert Hall, free. Nov. 30, Jeff Haskell-piano, JulieAnne-vocals , 7 p.m. Tues., $15 Community Performing Arts, 1150 W. Continental, Green Valley, 520-3991750. Dec. 1, Chandler-Gilbert Community College Vocal Jazz Ensembles and Jazz Combos, 11:45 a.m. Wed., free, CGCC Performing Arts Center Amphitheater (outdoors), 2626 E. Pecos Road, Chandler 85225, 480-732-7343. Dec. 1, MCC Jazz Ensemble w/ Brice Winstonsax + Mesa Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 pm Wed., $8, $5 student-seniors, Mesa Arts Center Virginia Piper Theater, One East Main Street Mesa 85201, 480-644-6500, info Barb Catlin 602-432-2678. Dec. 2, ASU Concert Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Tues., ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. Dec. 2, Glendale Community College Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., free, GCC MU2Room 151, 6000 W. Olive Ave. Glendale, info 623-845-3725 Dave Schmidt. Dec. 2, Phoenix College Jazz Orchestra and Jazztet, 7:30 p.m. Wed., free, Phoenix College Sessions Recital Hall (Music Building), 1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix 85013, 602-285-7876 Dec. 3, Phoenix College Jazz Combos, 7:30p.m. Thurs., free, Phoenix College Sessions Recital Hall (Music Building), 1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix 85013, 602-285-7876 Dec. 3-5, Tempe Festival of the Arts, Jazz Stage, Mill Avenue District, Tempe, free, 9 vocalists + Jazz Alive (Joel Robin-piano, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff-drums), Fri. Dec. 3: 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Bridget Maynes; 1-2:45 p.m., Renee' Patrick; 3-5:15 p.m. Blaise Lantana; Sat. Dec. 4: 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Margo Reed; 1-2:45 p.m. Delphine Cortez; 3-5:15 p.m. Dennis Rowland; Sun. Dec. 5: 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Vicki McDermitt; 1-2:45 p.m., Sherry Roberson; 3-5:15 p.m. Hope Morgan. Dec. 4, Four Bands + Nadine Jansen Tribute, 6:30-Lady B & The Boyz (Barbara Bardford Eschbach-keys, Kenny Sky-flugelhorn-vocals, Bill Caddell-clarinet); 7:30-Annie Moscow-vocals; 8:30-Nadine Jansen tribute featuring Dennis Monce-tpt, 9-Aebi Coulson Duo + Two (Jim Nistico-Tim Downs), 10-Dennis Monce Quartet +), $5, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Pranksters Too, 7919 E. Thomas Road (SW corner Hayden) Scottsdale 85251, info 480-518-2892, presented by zonalmusicgroup.com. Dec. 4, Phoenix College Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m. Fri., free, Phoenix College Sessions Recital Hall (Music Building), 1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix 85013, 602-285-7876

JAZZ NOTES Dec 4, Interplay Jazz Band, 10 am-3 pm. Sat., Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S Meridian Rd., Queen Creek 85242, (Jazz Beneath the Trees series sponsored by First String Promotions, 480236-5844, firststringpromotions.com Dec. 5, Cats & Jammers Jazz Band (Sacramento, CA), Arizona Classic Jazz Society event, 1-4 p.m. Sun., $10 members, $15 nonmembers, under 18 free, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org Dec. 4, Audra McDonald-vocalist + jazz trio, 8 p.m..Sat., $95; gala tickets $325 & $500 (includes pre- & post-concert receptions, dinner, premium concert seating), Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org. Dec. 6, “SCC Jazz Extravaganza,” 7 p.m. Mon., free, Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale 85256, 480-423-6723, free. Dec. 7, ASU Student Jazz Combos, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Music & Tea, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660, RSVP starting Nov. 23. Dec. 8, “Celebrating Duke Ellington”: Mike Crotty Sextet, Jazz in AZ annual series, 7:30 p.m. Wed., $20, $25, $10 for 21 and younger; ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. Dec. 8, Jazz Ensembles Concert, 7 p.m. Wed., free, Center for Performing Arts, Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 85032, 602-787-7738. Dec. 9, Danny Long-piano-vocals: “Great American Composers” (music + history), 7:30 p.m. Thurs., $20, Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660, presented by Arizona Classic Jazz Society, info 480-620-3941. Dec. 9, Jazz Combo Night,” 7 p.m. Thurs., free, Scottsdale Community College Turquoise Room, 9000 E. Chaparral Road. Scottsdale 85256, 480423-6723. Dec. 11, Paquito D'Rivera-clarinetsaxophone, 7 p.m. Sat., $40 and $45, 20% discount for JiA members, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. (one block south of 101 at Tatum Blvd), Phoenix 85050, themim.org or 480-478-6001. Dec. 12, Marion Meadows: “Smooth-Jazz Holiday Party,” Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($10), 3-5 p.m. Sun., Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004; info 480-994-0807. Dec. 13, Glendale Community College Big Bands, 7:30 p.m. Mon., free, GCC Performing Arts Center, 6000 W. Olive Ave. Glendale, info 623-845-3725, Dave Schmidt. Continued on page 12

MUSIC THEATER

Located in the Musical Instrument Museum

Enjoy world-class jazz and more in the intimate MIM Music Theater Monty Alexander

Friday, November 12 | 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 12 | 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $40–$45 In a career spanning four decades, jazz pianist Monty Alexander has spent a lifetime exploring sounds that graft the traditions of American jazz to his authentic Jamaican roots.

Paquito D’Rivera

Saturday, December 11 | 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: $40–$45 Cuban reed player Paquito D’Rivera is a Living Jazz Legend, a Grammy Award winner, and indisputably one of the finest living performers in the jazz, Latin, and classical music worlds.

Sponsored by

A Jazz Celebration Encore Sunday, December 19 | 2:30 p.m.

Tickets: $25 This holiday celebration brings back the Marty Ashby Trio from Pittsburgh to share the stage with Arizona’s hottest jazz talent. Along with favorites from the summer show, the Encore program will also highlight several new world premieres as well as music that celebrates holiday traditions from around the world. At left: Roger Humphries of the Marty Ashby Trio

Young Sounds of Arizona Sunday, January 30 | 2:30 p.m.

Tickets: $10 Young Sounds of Arizona—the future of jazz! The first and oldest program of its kind in the United States, Young Sounds was founded in 1971 to provide further training, performing opportunities, and artistic growth for young Valley jazz musicians.

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4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050 Corner of Tatum & Mayo Blvds., just south of the 101 in Phoenix Museum Hours: Mon., Tue., Wed., Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Thu., Fri. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Sun. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

JAZZ NOTES

November - December 2010

Calendar, continued from page 10 Dec. 13, “Spirit of the Season:” Jeffrey Hattrick-vocals, Nicole Pesce-piano + Jerry Donato-sax-flute; Mike King -bass, Adam Clark-drums, Richard Bock-cello, Magdalena Martinic-Jercic-violin; 7 p.m. Mon., $22.50 to $37.50, Herberger Theater Stage West, 222 E. Monroe, Phoenix 85004, 602-252-8497, herbergertheater.org Dec. 17, Union Jazz Institute (UJI) Jazz Festival, 7:30 p.m. Fri. concert by Running From Bears, high school bands, $5, Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix 85032, 602-787-6686. Dec. 18, Dmitri Matheny's Holiday Jazz Show, 8 p.m. Sat., $30, Tempe Center for the Arts, Studio, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480350-2822, lakeshoreproducers.com Dec. 18, “A Nat King Cole & Gospel Music Christmas Concert,” Joe Bourne + Tucson Arizona Mass Choir, Desert View Performing Arts Center, 39900 Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke (north of Tucson), $21 at dvpac.net or 520-818-1000. Dec. 19, “A Jazz Celebration Holiday Encore”: Marty Ashby Trio (Ashby-guitar, Dwayne Dolphin-bass, Roger Humphries-drums) + Michael Kocour-piano, Dennis Rowlandvocals, Fred Forney-trumpet-flugelhorn, Ryan Haines-trombone, more; 2:30 p.m. Sun., $25, presented cooperatively by Jazz in AZ and the Musical Instrument Museum, MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, themim.org or 480478-6001. Dec. 20, Glenn Miller Orchestra: “In the Christmas Mood,” 7 p.m. Mon., $32, $38, $44, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler 85225, 480-782-2680, ChandlerCenter.org Jan. 9, “Bolling Bonanza: 3 Claude Bolling jazz suites (cello, guitar, two pianos: Harry Clark, Sandar Achuldmann, Sly Slipetsky, Pete Swan, Scott Black), $25, $30, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. Jan. 9-April 3, Sunday A'Fair (noon-4:30 p.m. Sun. Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 13, 20, 27; March 6, 27; April 3), various bands, lawn seating @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org Jan. 12, Dennis Rowland and Clark Krueger's Extreme Decibel Big Band: “One More Once” 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.

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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, Sonoran Jazz Project, Nov. 5; Bad Cactus Brass Band, Nov. 12, Sonoran Jazz Project, Nov. 26. American Legion Post #44, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-941-9053, Swingtime Jazz Band (Bob Lynn-percussion/leader, Ron Plude-piano, Rich Klein-reeds/vocals), Nov. 3, 24, 27, food, dancing. Bacchus Wines, Kierland Commons, 7122 E. Greenway Parkway, 480-368-1743, Stan Sorenson-acoustic guitar, 6-9 p.m. alt. Fri. Nov. 12 & 26, Dec. 10. Bobby's, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy, 480-5560770: Rich Howard, 6-10 p.m. Tues-Wed-Thurs; various Fri-Sat. Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483: first-Monday dance with local big bands for AZ Lindy Hop Society, $12 advance, $15 door; Tues. jazz includes Nov. 2, Mesa Jazz Orchestra w/ Wayne Bergeron-trumpet, 7:30 pm, $7; Nov. 16, Isabel with Trio 380, 7:30 pm, $5; Nov. 23, Papa John DeFrancesco Quartet, 7:30 p.m., $5; thecompoundgrill.com El Chorro Lodge, 5550 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley 85253, 480-948-5170, elchorro.com; 6:3010:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 3-6 p.m. Sat., 3-7 p.m. Sun.: George Hamilton, Thurs-Fri-Sat. El Pedregal Marketplace @ The Boulders, 1-4 p.m. Sun., outdoors, free, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-488-1072: Nov 7 Dominic Amato Quartet; Nov 14 Silhouette (5 piece jazz, R&B-soul-Motown band); Nov 21 Shining Star with Jodi Light-Kenny Cross-vocals, Mario Mendivil-bass, Dominic Amato-sax, Dave Baradic-keys, Rich Reed-drums. 5th and Wine, 7051 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale 85251, 480-699-8001: Stan Sorenson-guitar, Steve Douglas-bass, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. Nov. 20; Fri. Dec. 3, 17. Hyatt Resort Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, 480-991-3388, lobby stage: Sirocco Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs. 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: Nov. 5, Cinco de Moio; Nov. 12, “Floote Prints” (Mike Crotty/Joe Corral-flutes); Nov. 19, Barb Catlin Ensemble; Nov. 26, Armand Boatman Trio + Fred Forney-tpt; Dec. 3, Moio Brothers; Dec. 10, Dan Delaney-Chris Stewart Christmas Concert; Dec. 17, Armand Boatman-Fred Forney

Christmas Concert; Dec. 24 & Dec. 31, closed for holidays. 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 Robinkeyboard), Dennis Rowland & the Jazz Experience, 9 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; Jazz in AZ monthly party, 3-5 p.m. Sun. Nov. 21, Jim Nistico's Jazz Express; Dec. 12, Marion Meadows Smooth-Jazz Holiday, open to public ($10), info 480-994-0807. Lon's at Hermosa Inn, 5532 E. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley, 602-955-7878, Larry Reedpiano-vocals, Dennis Sexton-bass, 10:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Sun brunch. NEW Malee's Thai Bistro, 7131 E. Main St., Scottsdale, 480-947-6042: Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Mon. Pranksters Too-Jester Room, 7919 E. Thomas Rd (SW corner Hayden) Scottsdale 85251: Han Olson, 8 p.m. Thurs.; special event. Dec. 4, four bads plus Nadine Jansen Tribute,6:30 p.m.midnight Sat., $5: 6:30 p.m. Lady B & The Boyz (Barbara Bradford Eschbach-keys, Kenny Skyflugelhorn-vocals, Bill Caddell-clarinet); 7:30 p.m. Annie Moscow-vocals; 8:30 p.m. Nadine Jansen tribute featuring Dennis Monce-tpt, 9 p.m. Aebi Coulson Duo + Two (Jim Nistico-sax, Tim Downsdrums), 10 p.m. Dennis Monce Quartet + guestspresented by zonalmusicgroup.com. Rare Earth Pizza and Wine Bar, 28190 N Alma School Parkway, Scottsdale 85262, 480-5136252, Stan Sorenson-guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. Dec.18. Roka Akor, 7299 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85253, 480-306-8800, Stan Sorenson-guitar, 710 p.m. Thurs., food Remington's, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-951-5101. 6 p.m. Tues., Danny Long-Judy Roberts-Tony Vacca; 6 p.m. Wed., Judy Roberts-piano-vocals; 7 p.m. Thurs., Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, Renee Patrick-vocals; 6 p.m. Fri., Danny Long-Judy Roberts + Trishelle; 6 p.m. Sat., Danny Long-Judy Roberts; 4-8 p.m. Mon. & 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thurs., Rags Allen-pianovocals; www.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: Nov. 4 - Cinco de Moio (Dom Moio-drums, Joe Garcia-percussion, Mike King-bass, Bill Moioguitar, Mark DeCozio-piano); Nov. 11 - Warren Jones Sextet (Warren Jones-bass, Rachel Continued on next page

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November - December 2010

PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY All Saints of the Desert, 9502 W. Hutton Drive, Sun City, 623-572-9354, 1:30 p.m. matinees, $8: Thurs. Nov. 11, "Blu Notes"; Thurs. Dec. 9, Bobby Hamilton; Tues. Dec. 21, Joe Hopkins 52nd St. Dixieland Jazz Band; also 7 p.m. Sun. concerts, $10: Dan Pinson, Nov. 28; "Blu Notes," Dec. 26; presented by Jean Bayus. Bobby C's, 1140 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-252-2273: Papa John DeFrancesco-organ, Ralph Carrasco-guitar, Paul Anderson-sax, Joe Costello-drums + guests, 4-6 p.m. alt. Sun.; Adam Clark Core-tet, 8-11 p.m. alt. Tues.; bobbycee.com DJ's Smokin' Rib Shack @ Bougainvillea Golf Club, 5740 W. Baseline Road; Laveen, 602-2374567; Sherry Roberson leads jam session, 6-9 p.m. Fri., $3 cover. NEW Eureka! Grill, 15332 West Bell Road #101, Surprise 623-374-4409, jazz duos, 8-10 p.m. Nov. 5-6, 12-13, Warren Jones-bass w/ (in order of dates) Mike Ozuna-guitar, Bill Moio-guitar, Dave H e n n i n g - k e y s , P e t e P a n c r a z i - g u i t a r, eurekagrill.com Grinders Coffee, 17 E. Dunlap, (SW corner Central-Dunlap), Phoenix, 602-678-0078: Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Full Moon Jazz with Carolyn Karnes, Hacksaw's Blues w/ Kati Ingino, Ronnie Whitehead, 7-10 pm Sat., "Sunnyslope Series of Second Saturdays," free.

Hayashi Hibachi and Sushi Bar, 1480 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 85395, 623-935-4888 Stan Sorenson-guitar, 6:30-9:30 pm Sat. Dec. 4. Eckroth-piano, Fred Forney-trumpet, Jerry Donato-sax, Mark Witt-trombone, Tim DownsInclusion Coffeehouse @ Church of the drums); Nov. 18 - Nick Manson Trio; Nov. 25 Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, info closed for Thanksgiving; Dec. 2 - Dan Puccico; 623-933-7202, 6:30 p.m. Sun.: Nov. 21, Swing Dec. 9 - Fred Forney; Dec. 16 - "Inner Journeys" Memories Big Band; Jan. 30, Beth Lederman with Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Quartet; April 3¸ Ted Goddard Quartet. Rob Moore-drums; Dec. 23 - Christmas Concert Jazz for the Soul @ New Hope Covenant by Joe Hopkins 52nd Street Band; Dec. 30 - Papa Church, 8217 W. Country Gables, Peoria (east of John DeFrancesco. scucc.com 101 between Thunderbird & Bell), 623-412-2234, Sassi, 10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Parkway, free, 6-8 p.m. Sun. Nov. 14, Judy Roberts-vocals, Scottsdale, 480-563-1518, Renee Patrick-vocals, Vicki McDermitt-vocals, Dwight Kilian-bass; Steve Denney-piano-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Sat., Phoenix Vocal Jazz, 6-8 p.m. Sun. Dec. 12. sassibiz.com L'Amore Restaurant and Bar, 3159 E. Lincoln Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 100th St. (1/2 Drive, Phoenix 85016, 602-381-3159, LauRha block south of Shea Blvd.), Scottsdale, 7-9 p.m. Frankfort (saxes, vocals- guitar-Chinese zither), 6Nov. 8, Dec. 13, jazz combo led by Dave 9 p.m. Wed. Friedman-tpt + Paul Wolin-tenor sax, Mark YoungLe Chalet Restaurant, 5626 W. Bell Road, alto sax, Ned Kuvinen-keys, Gary BrowningGlendale, 602-337-8760, Charisma Jazz Duo vibes, Don Friedman-guitar, Todd Knowles-bass, (Dee Fleming-guitar-vocals, Geoff Andress-pianoJohn Horsefield-drums + Ginni Alvey-vocals. vocals) presents "Sentimental Journey" 9:30Slo Foods, 6166 N. Scottsdale Road (The 10:30 p.m. Fri. Nov. 5 & 19, $8 cover, $10 food Borgata), Scottsdale, 480-483-3735, Vismayaminimum, lechalet-llc.com vocals, Simon Ames-guitar, 6:30-9 p.m. Fri., food. Los Compadres, 2350 W. Northern Ave., Studio, Scottsdale Congregational Church, Phoenix, 602-864-0258: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat.: Nov. 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, 480-94629, Andrew Gross-sax, Dick Curtis-guitar, David 2900, 11 a.m. Sunday jazz service. Valdivia-keys, Vic Kottner-bass, Tim Downsdrums. Talking Stick Resort & Casino (Orange Sky th Lounge & Restaurant, 15 floor), 101 Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 85250, Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-258-0014, 480-850-8606: Foster Oden Trio; 69:30 pm-midnight alt. Mon: Running Every Thursday Evening 7:30-9:30 PM 10 p.m. Sun & Wed., also 9 p.m.-1 From Bears (Eric Rasmussen, Keith a.m. Fri. Nov. 5; Rachel Eckroth-Felix Kelly, Jeff Libman, John Chapman, Sainz Duo, 5-9 p.m. Mon. Nov. 8, Sat. Jessie Yarbrough) and Jiggle (Bryon THE place to be Nov. 20 & Nov. 27; Alice Tatum + Barb Ruth, Scott Zimmer, Ted Sistrunk, to enjoy the best Catlin or Rachael Gold-piano, 6-10 Wes Anderson); Bad Cactus Brass Jazz Musicians p.m. Thurs-Fri., Nov. 4-5, 11-12, 19, Band, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri. Nov. from the Valley 26; Dec. 2-3, 9-10,16-17, 23-24, 3019, thelostleaf.org and Beyond! 31 (New Year's Eve). Luci's Healthy Marketplace, 1590 E. Un Bacio Ristorante, 7704 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix 85014, Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, 602-773-1329: Delphine Cortez-Joel 480-609-6969, Guy PennacchioRobin-Cleve Huff, 8-10 p.m. Sat., Friendly Listening “Fridays with Frank (Sinatra)”, 7:30CALENDAR food. Atmosphere 10:30 p.m. Fri. Next Coffee Company Restaurant, Nov. 4. Cinco de Moio * Village Tavern, 8787 N. Scottsdale 19420 N. 59th Ave., Suite J Glendale, Nov. 11. Warren Jones Band Coffee & Desserts Road, Scottsdale, 480-951-6445, AZ 85308, 623-322-4852, Dee Nov. 18. Nick Manson Trio 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Sherry Petta + Joel * Fleming-guitar-vocals, 8-10 p.m. Fri. Robin-keys, 2nd Tues.; Delphine Nov. 12. nextcoffeecompany.com. Nov. 25. CLOSED Thanksgiving $5.00 Donation Cortez +Joel Robin-keys, 4th Tues., Nostalgi'a Cancione e Vino Italian * Dec. 2. Dan Puccico & Friends villagetavern.com Cuisine, 4935 W. Glendale Ave., Plenty of Free Parking Dec. 9. Dmitri Matheny Band Voce' Ristorante' & Lounge, 9719 Glendale 85301, 623-463-8104, * N. Hayden Road (SE corner Mountain Dec. 16. “Inner Journeys” Robin Maynes-piano + guests, 5:30For information: Bob Ravenscroft View), Scottsdale, 480-609-0429: 8:30 pm Fri-Sat., eatatpolos.com 480-946-2900 closed for remodeling, Dec. 23. Christmas Show Paisley Violin Cafe, 1030 N.W. www.scucc.com voceristoranteandlounge.com † Joe Hopkins 52 nd St. Band † Grand Ave, Phoenix, 602-254-7843: * Winfield's Cafe, First Baptist Church Blue Monday jazz jam led by Curtis Dec. 30. TBA of Scottsdale, 7025 E. Osborn Road, Located in SCUCC’s Glenn Olsen w/ Eric Bart-guitar, Scottsdale, 480-945-6346, jazz Church auditorium at Dennis Sexton-bass, Tom Clohessysecond and fourth Fri, 7:30-11 p.m.: sax; jazz lunch w/ Olsen Combo, 4425 North Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale Joe Gilboy-Nov. 12; Jazz Poets-Nov. 11:30-1:30 p.m. Mon.-Tues.-Wed; 7 (½ mile east of Hayden, just south of Camelback) 26. Continued on next page

Venues, continued from previous page 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 Peggie-bass, Steve Jansen-percussion), thepaisley.com Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-468-0700, Nicole Pesce-piano, noon & 3 p.m. Wed-Sat., lobby lounge. Royal Palms Inn, 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, Beth Lederman-piano, Steven Powellvocals, 7-11 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 11; Beth Ledermanpiano Wed. Nov. 17, Dec. 29. Skye Restaurant, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, 623-334-0010. Nov. 6, Joe Bourne's Salute to Nat King Cole, 5 & 8 pm, $14$30; Nov. 28, Deborah Offenhauser Show, 3:30 & 6:30 pm, $14-$30; LiveAtSkye.com St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, (602) 200-8111, Dennis Rowland-vocals + Rachel Eckroth-keys, Felix Sainz-bass, 11 a.m- 2 p.m. Sun. brunch, stfrancisaz.com. Sun Village Community, 17300 N. Sun Village Parkway, Surprise, 623-546-8692, 7 pm. Wed., $10: Nov. 3, Mark DeCozio Quartet; Nov. 10, Stomperz; Nov. 17, Margo Reed + Trio; Dec. 1, Bobby Hamilton, Dec 8, Vicki McDermitt and Trio; presented 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, 480-8120900: Joe Hopkins Trio, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. brunch; Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Steve Sandner-keyboard, 6-9 p.m. Sat. Nov. 6; Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Todd Martino-keyboard, 6-9 p.m. Sat. Nov. 13, 27; Vandal-Hancock Duo (Matt Vandal-Devon Hancock-jazz guitars), 6-9 p.m. Sat. Nov. 20; Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Todd Martino-keyboard, 6-9 p.m. Sat. Dec. 4, 11; Lyn Jackson, vocals, 6-9 p.m. Sat. Dec. 18; SanMarcosResort.com Asia Restaurant, 1236 E. Baseline, Ste. 102, Mesa, 480-892-0688, Renee Patrick-vocals, Steve Denney-keys-vocals, Floyd Robersondrums, 7:30-10:30 p.m. second, third, fourth Fri. (Nov. 12, 19, 26, etc.) Dave's Electric Brew Pub, 502 S. College Ave. (5th&College), Tempe 85281 480-967-5353: 79:30 p.m. Sun., jam session hosted by Jeff Libman Trio (Libman-guitar, John Chapman-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums); 7-9 p.m. Mon. unless noted: Nov. 1, Blaise Lantana Duo; Nov. 8, Rachel Eckroth Trio; Nov. 15, Stan Sorenson; Nov. 22, TBA; Nov. 29, Stu Siefer Combo; Dec. 6, Delphine Cortez + Joel Robin (6:30-8:30 p.m.); Dec. 13, Rachel Eckroth Trio; Dec. 20, Margo Reed + Joel Robin (6:30-8:30 p.m.); Dec. 27, TBA; NEW! 7-9 p.m. Wed. some jazz including Bad Cactus Brass Band-Nov. 17; Dec. 8, Running From Bears w/ Jeff Libman; presented by JAMN Jazz Productions,

November - December 2010 480-966-0812, jamn_az@yahoo.com, jamnjazzproductions.com 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-elbass, 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. 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: Stan Sorenson Duo, 710 pm Fri. Nov. 19; kokopelliwinery.com NEW Le Ragazze Italian Grill & Lounge, 1334 E. Chandler Blvd., (NE corner Chandler Blvd. & Desert Foothills), Ahwatukee, 480-460-0029: Aebi-Coulson Jazz Quintet w/ Jan Sandwichvocals, Jim Nistico-sax, Julian Goldenthal-drums, 7:30-11:30 pm, Nov. 20; leragazzeaz.com La Stalla Cucina Rustica, 68 W. Buffalo St., Chandler, 480-855-9990, Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Todd Martino-keyboard, 6-9 p.m. Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Todd Martino-keyboard, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 14, Dec. 12; Vandal-Hancock Duo, Matt Vandal, Devon Hancock-jazz guitars, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 28, Dec. 26; lastallacr.com LJ's Pizza, 1038 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-8349164. Cats & Jammers, (Cheryl Thurston-pianovocals, Gary Church-cornet, Dick Obermillerbass, Ron House-drums), 5-7:30 p.m. Wed., jam starts at 6 p.m. Lone Butte Casino, 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), Verona Chophouse, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday Jazz Brunch: Bridget & The Aug Jazz Duo, 10:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Nov. 7 & 21; Delphine Cortez-Joel Robin Jazz Duo, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 21; Big Band + Sherry Roberson, Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mesa Active Adult Center, 247 N. Macdonald St., Mesa, 480-962-5612, Burgie Crandall's Big Band, 1-3:30 p.m. Tues., $5. NEW My Wine Cellar, 5030 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee 85044, 480-598-9463, String Theory (Doug Arnold-guitar-vocals, Shawn Manskebass-vocals) 7:30-10 p.m. Nov. 5 & 20, food, mywinecellarphx.com 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,

JAZZ NOTES Dennis Sexton-bass) 7-11 p.m. Sat. Pita Jungle Restaurant, 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-855-3232, jazz jam led by Pita Jungle Trio (Dave Ihlenfeld-piano, Pete Gitlinbass, Gerry Reynolds-drums) 7-10 p.m. Thurs. Shangri La, 2992 N. Alma School Road (SW corner Elliott), Chandler, 480-821-5388. Cheryl Thurston-stride piano, noon-2 p.m. Sun. brunch. South Tempe Farmer's Market, 1840 E. Warner Road, Tempe 85284, 480-214-9533, Dee Flemingguitar-vocals, 9 a.m.-noon Sat. Nov. 13, 27, azlocalfarmersmarket.com . Studio Vino, 1825 E. Guadalupe Road, Ste 105, Tempe, 480-897-1800: Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duo, 68:30 pm fourth Wed., studiovino.com NEW Urban Tea Loft, 11 W. Boston St., Chandler, 480-786-9600, String Theory (Doug Arnold-guitarvocals, Shawn Manske-bass-vocals) 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 13, food, urbantealoft.com 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 Wellspiano & 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. Nov. 20 (third Sat.), Claudio's Hot Chile Dixieland Jazz Band (Claudio Zamorano-trumpet, Gerry Reynolds-drums, more); 2 p.m. Dec. 11 (second Sat.), Pete Pancrazi's "Have a Jazzy Christmas" (Pancraziguitar-vocals, Gerry Reynolds-drums, more), 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, 6:309:30 p.m. Sat. + Stan Sorenson-guitar, Nov. 27. Pine Cone Inn, 41245 White Spar Rd, Prescott, 928-445-2970: Ed Cornette Trio with Steve Sandner-piano, 5:30-8 p.m. Sun. Nov 28. SEDONA Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: Les Czimber-piano, 7-10 p.m. Thurs. solo + Sean Brogan-bass, Fri-Sat.; Steve Sandner-piano-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 Czimber-piano. Jazz Bouquet, 162 Coffee Pot Drive, Sedona, 928-204-1091, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Steve Sandner-keys, noon-2 p.m.; Gail Kennedy-vocals + Sandner, 2-4 p.m. Tues. Nov. 9. Continued on back page

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November - December 2010

JiA competing for $250k grant for ‘How Cool Is Jazz'; need your votes! By Bart Salzman

jazz! How you can help There will be several hundred grants competing on-line for the $250,000 award. The voting public will determine which two grants are funded at this level. Winning at this point is a matter of popularity expressed through numbers of votes; that's why your help is so critical during this precious window of opportunity

The future of jazz depends on exposing our children to this original American art form. Starting on Nov. 1, we need you to VOTE ONLINE for a $250,000 project grant from Pepsi that will enable Jazz in AZ to introduce jazz to more than 20,000 elementary age children in Arizona in 2011, and bring the workshop to 10 major cities around the country! About “How Cool Is Jazz” “How Cool Is Jazz” is a program that was created seven years ago by Jazz in AZ, and has been perfected through 250 workshops in Arizona elementary schools. This unique program teaches key facts about the roots of jazz and excites our children about expressing themselves through jazz improvisation. Each child receives a high quality kazoo - - a simple instrument through which they can immediately experience the joy 'How Cool is Jazz' clinicians excite 4th-grade and many developmental benefits of students about jazz.

Venues, continued from page 14 Ken's Creekside Gypsy Lounge, 251 Hwy. 179, Sedona, 928-282-1705: Jeanie Carroll-vocals, Steve Sandner-piano, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 12, Dec 10; Vismaya Trio, 7-10 pm. Nov. 20; Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, Steve Sandner on piano, Darren Burns-bass, 7-10 p.m. Fri. Nov. 26; Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, 7-10 p.m. Fri. Dec. 24. TUCSON Cushing Street Bar & Grill, 198 W Cushing St., Tucson, 520-622-7984, Jeff Lewis Quartet, 7-10 p.m. Sat. Old Pueblo Grill, 60 N. Alvernon, Tucson, 7-10 p.m. Sun., Pete Swan presents guest artist followed by jam session; Sat., Swan leads vocal jam. Sheraton Tucson, 5151 E. Grant Road, Tucson, 520-323-6262, Arizona Roadrunners 6:15- 9:15 p.m. Tues.; Mr. Boogie Woogie, Wed. Nov. 3; Prime Example, 7-9:30 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 4, 11, 18 & Thurs. in Dec.; vocalist Elizabeth Geel +Trio, 6:30- 9:30 p.m. Fri. Nov. 10; Tucson Jazz Institute Student Combos, 7-10 p.m. Sat. Westward Look, 245 E. Ina Road, Tucson, 520297-1151, jazz duos 7-9 p.m. Fri. in Gold Restaurant w/ reservations.

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for our kids. Voting instructions Start voting TODAY and every day during the month of November -- in other words, each email address can vote daily! Begin by registering at www.refresheverything.com; it will only take a few minutes. In the search box, enter “jazz kazoos”, read about the grant entitled, “Give 20,000 Kazoos to Kids: a fun, innovative, educational jazz program”, and cast your vote. IT'S THAT SIMPLE! Please pass this information on to every jazz fan you know, as well as any individual or group that you think would be willing to help provide a fantastic cultural opportunity to our children. Through this effort, we have the potential to create a new generation of jazz enthusiasts nationwide. “How Cool Is Jazz” is also made possible in part through a generous grant from the Scottsdale League for the Arts.

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Jazz in Arizona, Inc. P.O. Box 2913 Scottsdale, AZ 85252-2913 Address Service Requested

KYOT, 95.5 fm radio KYOT.com

Lindy Hop Society Azswingnetwork.com

Arizona Classic Jazz Society Azclassicjazz.org 480-620-3941

Phoenix Blues Society Phoenixblues.org

Prescott Jazz Summit Prescottjazz.com

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