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 5 | July-August 2011
JiA Father's Day dance honors John Dawson 9 scholarships awarded to Valley youths By Joel Goldenthal More than 230 listeners and dancers turned out to honor Jazz in AZ benefactor John Dawson, and to enjoy a crossgenerational big-band extravaganza, plus a fashion show, dance lesson and scholarship award ceremony. Opening the third annual event was The Young Sounds of Arizona, an aweinspiring big band of crème-de-la-crème high school musicians who can go toe-totoe with top college and pro bands. Then came a 20-minute swing dance lesson led by Steve Conrad (founder of the AZ Lindy Hop Society) with his special guest dance partner, Carla Hiney (choreographer for season six of “So You Think You Can Dance,” 2009-08 International Lindy Hop Champion, seven-time U.S. Open Swing Dance Champion, Swing Dance Hall of Fame Nominee). After that, it was nearly three hours of swinging dance music from Clark Krueger's thundering Extreme Decibel Big Band, featuring Dennis Rowland's rich voice soaring effortlessly and magnificently above the band. Several student jazz musicians played cameo appearances with the band. Midway through the event, it was time to recognize John Dawson, who was in attendance with family members and
Joel Goldenthal with John Dawson
friends. JiA Executive Director Joel Goldenthal presented Mr. Dawson with the organization's Lifetime Achievement
Left to Right: Jacob Sieckman, Micah Hummel, Morgan Ambrose, Stu Siefer, Desmond Ng, Chris Light, Vince Kaufmann, David Bernot and Richie Ames. Not pictured: David Ochoa
Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the Arizona jazz community. Then, Jazz in AZ Education and Scholarship Committee chairman Stu Siefer presented $5,000 in scholarship awards to nine talented students for a variety of uses in their pursuit of further jazz education. These included summer jazz camps, purchase of musical instruments, private lessons and college tuition and expenses — all made possible through Mr. Dawson's generous support. Receiving the scholarships in amounts from $250 to $1000, were David Bernot, Desmond Ng, Vince Kaufmann, Morgan Ambrose, Jacob Sieckman, Richie Ames, Micah Hummel, Chris Light and David Ochoa. In addition to these individual awards, Jazz in AZ will present a check for $1,000 to The Young Sounds of Arizona toward support of the program in its upcoming season. Founded in 1971, The Young Sounds of Arizona is the first and oldest program of its kind in the country. It comprises 40 students from schools in the greater Phoenix between the ages of 14 and 19. All members are selected by audition and considered to be the best young jazz talent in the Valley.
An added feature of this year's dance was a fashion show presented by Matilda's Closet, a vintage attire, accessories and jewelry store in historic downtown Glendale, suggested by JiA board member Beth Dore'. The crowd went wild as a Betty Grable-styled model strolled the dance floor. It was the frosting on the cake of a sensational Father's Day event, all for the benefit of Jazz in AZ and its youth education and scholarship programs, and made possible with the generous underwriting of the Scottsdale Plaza Resort and the John Dawson Foundation.
What's inside: Rising Star showcase July 13
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Jazz in AZ Annual Meeting July 17
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Mike Vax plays July 17 JiA party
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Jazz Calendar
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Pete Gitlin plays Aug. 21 JiA party
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Don Miller honored
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Jazz Venues
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Message from the President…
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 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. x
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Jazz In AZ Board of Directors Officers: president-Dan Konzen, vice president-Steve
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Executive Director: Joel Robin Goldenthal (602) 750-7045 Assistant Director: Joan Leard (480) 947-6119 Jazz Notes Newsletter Editor: Joel R. Goldenthal Contributing writers: Patricia Myers, Joel Goldenthal Copy editor/Proofreader: Patricia Myers Design/Production: Goldenthal Creative Services Jazz Notes is a free printed publication for members of Jazz in AZ; available online at www.jazzinaz.org; and is published six times per year according to the following schedule. Deadlines/issue cover dates: Dec.5/January-February; Feb. 5/ March-April; April 5/May-June; June 5/July-August; August 5/September-October; October 5/November-December. Advertising Information - Please Call 602-750-7045 x
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Special Thanks to JIA Business Members “From The Top” Artist Management Services - Carol Finney ASU Kerr Cultural Center - 480-596-2660 - www.asukerr.com Call-Hold Marketing! - Bruce Collier - 214-515-7101 - www.call-hold.com Custom Courts, Inc. - 602-741-8599 - www.customcourtsandtile.com Extreme Decibel Big Band - Clark Krueger - clark@extremedecibel.com Matt Johnson - Sonoran Jazz Project.com McKay Conant Hoover Inc - McKay Conant - mchinc.com 90th Floor Records - Jan Collier - 480-985-2894 - www.90thfloorrecords.com Paradise Valley Jazz Party - Don Miller - www.paradisevalleyjazz.com Prestige Cleaners - Don Frye - www.prestigecleaners.com Quick’s Music Store - www.quicksmusic.com San Tan News - Geoff Hancock - www.santansun.com Scottsdale Center for the Arts - Eileen Wilson Scottsdale Skin & Cancer Center, Ltd. - Dr. Joseph Scherzer Tempest Recording - Clarke Rigsby - www.tempestrecording.com Zonal Music Group - Rick Wall - rick@zonalmusicgroup.com.
Special thanks to the following for their generous support:
Arizona Commission on the Arts
The John Dawson Foundation Herb and Lorene Ely Scottsdale League for the Arts
Scottsdale Cultural Council
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We have had another great year with many accomplishments, great concerts, a Father's Day dance, and some wonderful in-home parties that we thank you for being a part of. We awarded scholarships to nine talented jazz students, and we have Mr. John Dawson to once again thank for his generous support of the Father's Day Dance, scholarships, the Rising Star Showcase scheduled for July 13 at Kerr, and additional operating support. Our gratitude to Mr. Dawson cannot be overstated. And, the creation of the Lewis NashJazz in AZ Community Center in downtown Phoenix — an education and performance space dedicated to cultivate young jazz musicians and audiences — is on the verge of becoming a reality. Stay tuned! We have exciting news for the coming fiscal year with a new board of directors and new membership classifications. We would like to welcome the following officers: president-Dan Konzen, vice president-Steve Douglas, treasurer-Susan Dwyer and secretary-Lorene Ely. We would also like to welcome the continuing and new Jazz in AZ directors: Beth Dore', Larry Goldstein, Dmitri Matheny, Doug Mayes, Dennis Rowland, Stu Siefer and Celeste Winters, as well as our new associate directors: Steve Conrad, Gary Doyle, Herb Ely, Joel Goldenthal, Kathleen Konzen, Jeff Libman, James Marovich, Mike Simonyi and Duncan Stoutner. We also have new membership levels and will announce them at the annual meeting in July, but the sneak preview of the levels is as follows: Jazz Youth, Jazz Fan, Jazz Contributor and Jazz Supporter. We have also created a Jazz Sustainers Circle with the following levels: Jazz Aficionado, Jazz Patron, Jazz Benefactor and Jazz Maestro. We are excited with the new levels and feel they are much more in line with the vision and feel of Jazz in Arizona. We are still recognizing Lifetime Members, but are no longer offering that level. Also new, the Jazz in AZ Annual Meeting has been moved to the third Sunday in July, preceding the regularly scheduled monthly party. The reason for moving the Annual Meeting from its former time in the spring is that it will now follow the end of our fiscal year (June 30), and is now better positioned as an informational meeting to report on the year just ended, and to state our goals for the coming year. This is not a voting meeting. We welcome all members and the public to attend. As always, we are always looking for passionate and motivated volunteers to serve on various committees. If you are interested in becoming an ambassador of Jazz in Arizona, please email Lorene Ely at lorene.ely@jazzinaz.org. Again, take notice of our new directors who are wearing their gold/bronze name badges at the events. 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 website at www.jazzinaz.org, to become a fan of Jazz in AZ on Facebook, and to follow Jazz in AZ on Twitter. Sincerely, Dan Konzen President
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Three next-generation bands to play in 'Rising Star' showcase on July 13 at Kerr By Joel Goldenthal This summer's “Catch A Rising Star” Lappitt and Peña were winners in 2010 of Cody was a featured soloist in The Young event at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center in DownBeat magazine's 33rd Annual Sounds of Arizona program. He started Scottsdale will be a departure from the S t u d e n t M u s i c Aw a r d s f o r t h e i r playing trumpet at age 9; when Cody was format of past years. Instead of presenting collaborative arrangement of Bebel 12, he auditioned for Young Sounds and a series of concerts with one rising star Gilberto's Um Segundo. Andrew Schiller was accepted as its youngest member. group and one veteran group, we are was a 2011 Downbeat winner for “Best After five years in Young Sounds (under presenting a “Rising Star Showcase” with Rock/Pop/Blues solo.” the direction of Barb Catlin), he received three exceptional groups of student the prestigious Theresa Perez musicians at 7:30 p.m. Directors Award. Wednesday, July 13. It is Paul Eirik (P.E.) Melhus our hope to consolidate also is a past recipient of Jazz the audience for one in AZ scholarships and star evening of exceptional soloist with Young Sounds. He rising star talent. Tickets studied jazz during his for this cool summer freshman year of college at concert are an extraASU and transferred to affordable $10 general Berklee College of Music for Soul Celebration admission and $5 for his sophomore year. Micah anyone 21 and younger. Hummel also is a Young The Rising Star Sounds alumnus and the Showcase will feature two recipient of a 2011 scholarship Arizona State Universityfrom Jazz in AZ. based bands - - “The FourThis Rising Star showcase Year Plan” (Jeremy Lappittwill be an evening of stellar alto sax, Christopher Peñamusic played by some of the keyboards, Jessie Lee most talented next-generation Four Year Plan Yarbrough-drums) and “Soul jazz musicians. They are at the Celebration” (Laurence core of JiA's reason to exist: to Cody Rowlands photo credit: Anthony Proveaux We l c h - t e n o r s a x , M a x ensure that jazz, America's Knouse-guitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, original art form, continues to Jacob Eary-drums) will share the opening flourish and, equally important, that they half of this music-packed Cody, a 2010 Jazz in AZ Scholarship have an audience now and in the future. concert. The third group is the recipient, has just finished his first year in This concert is co-presented by Jazz Cody Rowlands Quintet with New York City at The New School for in AZ and the ASU Kerr Cultural Center, the leader on trumpet, PaulJazz and Contemporary Music. In and is made possible with generous EVENT Eirik Melhus on tenor sax, addition to multiple performances in support from the John Dawson Jacob Lauxman on guitar, John Sims on Brooklyn, Manhattan and Philadelphia, he Foundation. For tickets with no service bass and Micah Hummel on drums. recently went on tour to Montréal, Canada, fee, visit or call the box office at 480-596All of these student musicians are with the François Rousseau Big Band, also 2660; or buy online at jazzinaz.org. exceptional and have distinguished performing at Jazz at Lincoln Center with themselves by earning recognition for their Grammy-award winning Cuban talents and devotion to jazz. For example, clarinetist-saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera.
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NOTICE Jazz in AZ Annual Meeting - prior to monthly party Sunday, July 17, 2:15 p.m. - Kazimierz World Wine Bar 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale | 480-946-3004
This is a non-voting informative meeting for the purpose of providing JiA Members with a year-end review and a preview of the coming year. The public is welcome.
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News from Out & About By Patricia Myers
Jazz Buzzline: Devon Bridgewater, violinist-trumpeter-leader of Nuance, presented a paper on “The Jazz Scene in Phoenix” at the annual Arizona Historical Society Convention. Various papers were presented on topics relating to Arizona history, according to longtime Jazz in AZ member Ted Cunningham, who attended the event in Yuma. Bridgewater wrote a slide-illustrated program with photos of Prince Shell, Charles Lewis, Keith Greko, Dave Cook and others from the 1950s-60s. He also referenced early Phoenix-area jazz venues including The Band Box, Birdcage, Arbors, Green Gables, Riverside Ball Room and Century Sky Room. The paper was researched for Bridgewater's ASU history doctoral project. Two jazz studies departments have new directors: Paul Brewer will be at Mesa Community College, replacing Barb Catlin, who is moving to the Los Angeles area; Eric Rasmussen moves into Brewer's position at Scottsdale Community College. Due to scheduling conflicts, Rasmussen resigned as director of Young Sounds of Arizona; sponsoring Phoenix Musicians Union selected Vince Wedge as the new leader of the two all-star high school big bands. Internationally acclaimed drummer Lewis Nash performed a week in May at the Iridium in New York City with pianist Cedar Walton, saxophonist Javon Jackson and bassist Peter Washington; New Yorker magazine described it as “mainstream elegance.” A few weeks later, when the Phoenix native performed with the Joe Lovano Quartet at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, the New Yorker noted that “the horn-heavy group gathers strength from the sleek drum work of Lewis Nash.” Absolutely! Tenor saxophonist Lucas Pino has been on the move since earning his master's degree from the Juilliard School of Music, after gaining a bachelor's degree from the New School in New York City. He will tour Australia with the Carl Allen, and also perform in Portugal. Lucas has been performing with a band at the New Poland Club in Manhattan, which has California gigs booked this summer.
Pianist-composer Angelica Sanchez, a past winner of a Jazz in AZ scholarship and member of Young Sounds of Arizona, was interviewed on NPR's Weekend Edition (KJZZ, 91.5 fm) on May 14. The segment related to her new CD of original compositions that feature a toy piano, “A Little House” for Clean Feed, her third issue on the label. She also will perform in Lisbon, Portugal, in August with Wadada Leo Smith's Organic ensemble. After attending Arizona State University, she and her husband, saxophonist Tony Malaby, a Tucson native, relocated to New York City in 1994. Both lead clinics and perform in New York clubs and East Coast festivals. Northern Arizona drummer Frankie Sanchez was booked for a June tour of Mexico with the Glenn Miller Band. Musicians' News: Among the Monterey Jazz Festival performances Sept. 16-18 will be a Hammond B3 Blowout of the Joey DeFrancesco Trio with NEA Jazz Master Bobby Hutcherson and the Wil Blades Trio. Returning to the Courtyard Stage will be Judy Roberts on the Yamaha AvantGrand and Greg Fishman on saxophone; montereyjazzfestival.org. DeFrancesco's trio also is booked for the Aug. 6 Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island, newportjazzfest.net (see Calendar). He toured Europe in June and part of July, and in September will play the Iridium in New York City with guest guitarist Larry Coryell. Roberts will be in Chicago from July through early September, reportedly booked seven nights a week in various clubs, just as she is here. She and Fishman also will perform Sept. 14 at the weekly Sunset Jazz at Newport events in Newport Beach Calif. During the summer months, pianist-vocalist Danny Long will be joined at Remington's by bass-guitarist Neal Seroka on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, plus saxophonist Tony Vacca continuing on Tuesdays, and Trishelle Long on Fridays (see Venues). Saxophonist and KJZZ late- night jazz host Paul Anderson has released his “Moving Forward” CD that includes three tracks featuring Joey DeFrancesco on
JAZZ NOTES organ. The album was recorded at Clarke Rigsby's Tempest studio; the 11 tracks include four live performances with Mike Howard and Royce Murray. The CD is available at Anderson's performances or email paul.anderson@live.com. Saxophonist Jeremy Lappitt can be heard this summer at Boston's in Tempe, Thursdays (an all-ages jam session), Fridays and Saturdays, with Matt Williams-piano-vibes, Jacob Lauxmanguitar, John Sims-bass and Wes Anderson-drums (see Venues listing). Lappitt was last year's winner of DownBeat's 33rd Annual Student Music Awards for “Best Jazz Arrangement, Undergraduate College.” He then auditioned and became the lead alto player in the 2010 Disney All-American College Band. He was awarded a full talent scholarship at Arizona State University, where he played with the ASU Dixie Devils and other student bands. Two more Tempe all-age jam sessions are active this summer: The newest is at The Fixx, led by Caleb Veazey-guitar, Branson Nejame-piano, Jerome Salazarbass and Kevin Phillips-drums. The other is continuing at Robbie Fox's Public House, but moved to Sunday, led by Jeff Libman-guitar, Andrew Schiller-bass and Ryan Anthony-drums (see Venues listing). Meanwhile, Pita Jungle's Thursday jam in Chandler continues, led by Dave Ihlenfeld-piano, Pete Gitlin-guitar-bass and Gerry Reynolds-drums. Vocalist Sherry Roberson's new CD “My Shining Hour,” was recorded with her five colleagues at the Sirocco Club (trumpet, sax, rhythm section) in Bangkok, Thailand. The 12 songs include “Satin Doll,” “Bye Bye Blackbird,” “How Long Blues,” “Take the 'A' Train,” “Lullaby of Birdland” and the title track. Info at sherryroberson.com or Desert Oasis Productions, PO Box 20096, Phoenix AZ 85036. Bassist-vocalist Michael Reed returned to Telluride, Colo., for a week's gig at the Fly Me to the Moon Saloon during the June 16-17 Bluegrass Festival. That club always was the hot-spot during the annual Telluride Jazz Festival (Aug. 57 this year), when Margo, Michael and Girley Reed were living in the mountain town (1990-93); Francine and Bucko also would arrive to perform in clubs. This Riffs column again has won a writing award in a state competition for informational columns. Honors also were award for two other articles of mine in the “special interest writing for the web” category: A review of the 2010 Sedona continued on page 6
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Mike Vax plays annual Prescott Jazz Summit preview party for JiA on July 17 at Kaz By Joel Goldenthal
Former Stan Kenton Orchestra first trumpeter, soloist and road manager Mike Vax will once again play for the July Jazz in AZ party as a prelude to the Prescott Jazz Summit in August. The sextet features Vax's long-time band mate Jack Petersen on guitar, along with his regular local band members Tony Vacca-sax, Joel Robin-piano, Ted Sistrunk-bass and Cleve Huff-drums. The party takes place on Sunday, July 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Kazimierz World Wine Bar, a casual venue with great food, wine and beverages. Kaz is located at 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. Admission to the public is $10 (FREE if you join Jazz in AZ at the party). JiA member rates apply. The EVENT party will be preceded by the Jazz in AZ Annual Meeting at 2:15 p.m., which has been moved to July to follow the end of the organization's fiscal year. It will be an informational meeting; members and the public are welcome to attend.
Currently, Vax leads two big bands: The Mike Vax Jazz Orchestra, with musicians from famous big bands such as Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington, Clark Terry, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Cab Calloway, Ray McKinley and Tex Beneke; and The Stan Kenton Alumni Band, comprised totally of
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alumni from the 1952-1978 Stan Kenton Orchestra. “This band doesn't try to be the Stan Kenton Orchestra, but is carrying on his tradition of dedication to creative music and to jazz education,” says Vax. The band tours
the United States every other year. To commemorate Kenton's 100th birthday, the band will be making its first-ever appearance in Phoenix later this year at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on October 21; tickets are on sale now at www.themim.org Both bands conduct educational workshops in high schools and universities from coast-to-coast, and are supported by Friends of Big Band Jazz, a nonprofit organization that also awards scholarships to promising young musicians. “Our goal is to play meaningful music, talk about the importance of the jazz heritage in America, bring jazz music to young people and to offer our audiences a relaxed, entertaining atmosphere.” (More info at www.bigbandjazz.net). Vax always pleases the audience with his friendly and engaging manner. And the choice of music is also satisfying and swinging. Don't miss this taste of the music to be featured in cool Prescott pines on Aug. 26-28.
Riffs, continued from previous page Jazz on the Rocks Festival, and Paris Jazz Diary-Summer 2010, both posted @ AllAboutJazz.com. News from Afar: Former Phoenix vocalist Sylvia Howard, who has been living in Paris for the past 12 years, will take a break from singing at festivals throughout France to perform four nights in July at the prestigious Lionel Hampton Jazz Club in the Hotel Meridien L'Etoile in Paris. Following her bookings at the French Corner in Phoenix in the 1980s, she went abroad to perform in Italy, Madagascar, Hong Kong, Singapore and Norway. She has written music for the sound tracks of films by French director Cederic Klapishl, including “Peut-etre” and “Ni pour Ni Contre (Bien au Contraire).” Her website is www.sylviahoward.com. Pianist-vocalist Gaynel Hodge relocated several years ago with his wife, Ilona, to Amsterdam, Holland. One of the
founders of the singing group The Platters, he is performing a series of solo shows of vocals and piano in Rotterdam and Schiedam. The show is titled “Words and Music with Gaynel Hodge: The Story Behind the Song 'Earth Angel',” which Gaynel performed at Skye Restaurant during an Arizona visit two years ago. He has five videos on Youtube.com (gaynel Hodge alle tonen), and also is performing a ''Remember When'' program of songs from the World War II era on into the 1970s in nursing homes and neighborhood centers in Holland. The Hodges will attend the North Sea Jazz Festival (where Gaynel sat in with Dr. John in 2006). In more Holland-related news, Bob Corritore and Dave Riley led the Juke Joint Blues Band at the Moulin Blues Festival in May, then left for a weeklong tour of Holland and Belgium. Earlier in the month, at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis, Tenn., Bob's CD, “Harmonica Blues: Bob Corritore and Friends” on the Delta Groove label won Historical Blues
Album of the Year. It featured 15 recordings between 1989-2009, all but one at Clarke Rigsby's Tempest Recording studio in Tempe after the visiting musicians performed at Corritore's Rhythm Room. They include Koko Taylor, Nappy Brown, Henry Gray, Robert Lockwood Jr., Little Milton, Louisiana Red, plus Chico Chism and others. Quotable: "A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence." Leopold Stokowski (courtesy of Tucson musician Janice Jarrett). Final Bar: Snooky Young, 92, trumpet, May 11 in Newport Beach, Calif.; Bob Flanigan, 84, co-founder of Four Freshman, May 15 in Las Vegas; Don Seaman, 81, drummer, May 3 in Phoenix (memorial donations suggested to Jazz in AZ); Ray Bryant, 79, piano, June 2 in New York City.
2011 PRESCOTT JAZZ SUMMIT AUGUST 26, 27 & 28 3 Days of swinging jazz in the cool Prescott pines Scheduled to perform:
Saxes: Rusty Higgins, Dave Russell, Tony Vacca Trumpets: Fred Radke, Mike Vax Trombone: Scott Whitfield Guitar: Brian La Chance Piano: Ramon Dana, Joel Robin, Reggie Thomas Bass: Denny Garr, Ted Sistrunk, Tom Winkler Drums: Frankie Chavez, Gary Hobbs, Cleve Huff, Larry Kantor Vocals: Ginger Berglund, Rosemary Chavez, Delphine Cortez, Dennis Rowland, Scott Whitfield More musicians to be announced x
Friday, August 26 Noon-1PM - Free Concert at Courthouse Square 5:30-7PM - Meet the Musicians Reception at Monk's Restaurant with heavy Hors d' Oeuvres 7:30-10PM - Concert and Dancing at The Elks Opera House x
Saturday, August 27 1-3:30PM - Concert and Dancing in the Ballroom of the Hotel St. Michael 3:30-7PM - Patronize the downtown restaurants and shops 7:30-10PM - Gala Big Band Concert at Ruth Street Theater x
Sunday, August 28 10AM-12:30PM - Jazz Brunch in the Marina Ballroom/ Hassayampa Inn 1:15- 3:30 PM - Concert and Dancing/Marina Ballroom 6:30-9:30 PM - Jam Session at 129 ½ An American Jazz Grille
Discounted tickets on sale now at www.prescottjazz.com Festival information/phone ticket orders: 928-830-2464
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JAZZ CALENDAR Compiled by Patricia Myers, email: psmyers1@cox.net. (Bookings subject to change. Call venues to confirm.) July 1, Bad Cactus Brass Band, 7-9 p.m. Fri., “A Brass Band Salute to Independence Day,” Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe 85282, 480-350-5100, free, tempe.gov/museum/ July 2, Bad Cactus Brass Band, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sat., “Arizona Celebration of Freedom,” roaming through downtown Mesa, free, azcelebrationoffreedom.org. July 2, Celebration of Life: Kenton (Dick) Knutson-leader Desert City Six-trombonist, noon Sat., American Legion Post, 7145 E. 2nd St, Scottsdale, 480-941-9053; donations appreciated. July 2-3, SoulScapes (Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Mario Barnabe-visuals), 5:30 pm Sat.-Sun., free; Pure Heart Christian Fellowship, 14240 N. 43rd Ave, Glendale, 602-866-8850. July 2, Brian Simpson-keys, Jackiem Joynersax, 8 p.m. Sun., $20, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive, Tucson 85750, presented by Tucson Jazz Society, tucsonjazz.org or 520-903-1265. July 4, Bad Cactus Brass Band, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mon., “Phoenix Fabulous Fourth,” Steele Indian School Park, Indian School Road @ Third Street, Phoenix, free. July 5, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, Jack Petersen-guitar, Daren Burns-bass, Dave Russell-sax, , 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tues. , dancing, Courthouse Square Summer Concert Series, Gurley and Montezuma, Prescott, 928-777-1349. July 6-Sept. 14, Sunset Jazz at Newport (Calif.), 11 Wed. nights: Ernie Andrews + Richie Cole, Dena DeRose, Four Freshmen, Richie Cole-Dave Tull, Ken Peplowski, Claudio Roditi, Jeff Hamilton Trio + Graham Dechter, Byron Stripling, Judy RobertsGreg Fishman, more, 949-759-5003, westcoastjazzparty.com July 9, Tribute to Sinatra: Guy Pennacchio, 5:30 p.m. Sat. July 9, $15, Skye, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, 623-334-0010, LiveAtSkye.com July 9, Margo Reed-Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-keys, Tony Vacca-sax, Cleve Huff-drums, 7 p.m. Sat., $15, “Howlin' at the Highlands” monthly series @ Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Road, Prescott, AZ 86303 (near Lynx Lake), Prescott; refreshments on sale, 928.776.9550 or 928.830.2462. July 12,Jazz in AZ Jazz Jam, Valley Jazz Veterans with Jerry Donato and Joel Robin, 7:30 p.m. Tues., $5, $3-students, Compound Grill, 7000
E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483. July 13, “Catch a Rising Star Showcase” (3 bands): “The Four-Year Plan” (Jeremy Lappittalto sax, Christopher Peña-keyboards, Jessie Lee Yarbrough-drums), “Soul Celebration” (Laurence Welch-tenor sax, Max Knouse-guitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, Jacob Eary-drums); Cody Rowlands Quintet (Rowlands-trumpet, Paul-Eirik Melhus-tenor sax, Jacob Lauxman-guitar, John Sims-bass, Micah Hummel-drums), 7:30 p.m. Wed., $10, $5-21 and younger, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480596-2660. July 17, Mike Vax Band (Vax-tpt, Jack Petersenguitar, Tony Vacca-sax, Joel Robin-keys, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Cleve Huff-drums), 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jazz in AZ monthly party, preceded by Jazz in AZ annual meeting/, (both open to public, $10), Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004; info 480-9940807. July 19, Bobby's Jazz Ensemble (led by Bobby Van Rooy-vocals-reeds-congas), 7:30 p.m. Tues., $5, Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483. July 21, “Music in Motion” presented by MIM and Compound Grill, 6-8:30 p.m. Thurs., “What Laura Says” band @ Musical Instrument Museum main courtyard, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, theMIM.org or 480-478-6000, regular MIM admission prices, includes tour, no-host bar; Afterparty, $5, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. live band @ Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), 480-585-5483. July 23, Bad Cactus Brass Band, 7-9 p.m. Sat., Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Forth Valley Rd., Flagstaff 86001, 928-779-2300, July 24, Jamboree: trad-jazz musicians (all musicians welcome, please arrive by 12:45 p.m.), Arizona Classic Jazz Society event, 1-4 p.m. Sun., Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Chandler, free, 480-620-3941 or azclassicjazz.org July 24, Les Czimber-piano, Zirque Bonner-bass, 3 p.m. Sun., St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Hwy 179 between Chapel & Back O' Beyond Roads, Sedona, 928-282-73667. July 29, Ingrid "Vismaya" Hagelberg-vocals, Dave Henning-piano, Mike King-bass, Adam Clark-drums, 8 p.m.-midnight Fri., Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480946-3004, $5 cover after 8 p.m.
July 31, Matt Jackson Trio CD release party (“Luminous One”), Matt Jackson-piano, Zirque Michael Bonner-bass, Ed Barattini-drums), 7-10 p.m. Sun., Martini Bar, 1350 W. Hwy 89A Sedona, 928-282-9288 Aug. 5, Bad Cactus Brass Band, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri., Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler 85225, 480-782-2680, free, chandlercenter.org/ Aug. 5-7, Telluride Jazz Festival (Colo.): Paquito D'Rivera, Clayton Brothers, Bad Plus, Melvin Taylor, Badi Assad, Alex Brown Quartet, Tower of Power, Allen Toussaint and Rita Coolidge; Edmar Castaneda, Lisa Haley & The Zydekats, Michael Kaeshammer, March Fourth Marching Band, Telluride Student All-Star Jazz Ensemble, more; telluridejazz.org or Telluride Society for Jazz, PO Box 2132, Telluride, CO 81435. Aug. 5-6, Newport Jazz Festival (Rhode Island): Fri., Wynton Marsalis, Michael Feinstein; Sat.: Marsalis, Joey DeFrancesco Trio, Ambrose Akinmusire, Grace Kelly-Phil Woods, Eddie Palmieri, Al DiMeloa, Hiromi (solo), Regina Carter,k more; Sun: Randy Weston, Esperanza Spaulding, Ravi Coltrane, Hiromi Trio, Mingus Big Band, Brubeck Brothers, more; 800-745-3000; newportjazzfest.net Aug. 6, Michael Kaeshammer Trio (boogie-woogie pianist-vocalist), 7 p.m. Sat., $30, $35, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, theMIM.org Aug. 9, Jazz in AZ Jazz Jam with Paul-Eirik Melhus, 7:30 p.m. Tues., $5, $3-students, Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483. Aug. 13, Renee Patrick-vocals, Mike Vax-tpt, Tony Vacca-sax + rhythm section, 7 p.m. Sat., $15, “Howlin' at the Highlands” monthly series @ Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Road, Prescott, AZ 86303 (near Lynx Lake), Prescott; refreshments on sale, 928.776.9550 or 928.830.2462. Aug. 16, Mike Vax Sextet (Vax, Peggy Vax, Dave Russell, Jack Petersen + bass, drums), free, 6:30-8:30 p.m., bring folding chair-blanket, Prescott Courthouse Plaza, 928-830-2462 Aug. 18, “Music in Motion” presented by MIM and Compound Grill, 6-8:30 p.m. Thurs., Walt Richardson Band @ Musical Instrument Museum main courtyard, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, theMIM.org or 480-478-6000, regular MIM admission prices, includes tour, no-host bar; Afterparty, $5, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. @ Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483. continued on page 10
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Summer JiA party favorite Pete Gitlin returns Aug. 21 By Joel Goldenthal Once again, Jazz in AZ is presenting guitarist Pete Gitlin for his popular summer cool spin on jazz at the Aug. 21 party from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Kazimierz World Wine Bar. The casual venue at 7137 E. Stetson Drive in Scottsdale -- with its grazing menu, extensive wine list and assortment of cool EVENT beverages -- is perfect for the occasion! Admission to the public is $10 (FREE if you join Jazz in AZ at the party); JiA member rates apply. This will be a CD release party for Gitlin's second issue, ”Amplifier," on Coming Together Records. His debut CD, "Full Circle and the Great Temptation" (2008), achieved remarkable success for an independently released CD. It was named one of the Top 10 smooth jazz CDs of the year in Canada; the single "Sunshine Days", featuring vocals by Valley singer Jodi Light, was No. 1 on the Ambiance Internet jazz charts for four weeks. With production by John Herrera from the Phoenix jazz band Turning Point, “Amplifier” combines jazz, funk and hints of fusion to create a new and exciting sound. "When I first talked to John Herrera about my goals for this CD, I told him I wanted to create the Sgt. Pepper of contemporary
Pete Gitlin jazz,” said Gitlin. “Obviously, that set an almost impossible standard to reach; but my goal was to use 10 original compositions as very basic tracks, then expand on them using our imaginations and today's infinite production possibilities.” So on “Amplifier,” you'll hear a string quartet and
acoustic guitar in one song, an electric sitar in a jazz/country environment in another, and electronic wooshes and swirls in another. "The concept was to create 10 sonic paintings, each very different, but able to hang together in one musical landscape," he explained. Samples from both of Pete's CDs can be heard at www.petegitlin.com. Gitlin has been playing guitar and bass professionally since the 1960s, and currently leads the Valley's longest-running jazz jam session at Pita Jungle in Chandler, originating in 2000. His band plays corporate functions and weddings, plus he plays bass in a three-piece rock band called The Allnighters. Gitlin also works as a business development manager for a green energy company out of Boston, and in his leisure time plays golf and rides his road bike. For the Jazz in AZ Party, guitarist Gitlin will be supported by an all-star band: Dominic Amato on saxophone, Mike Broening on keyboards, Mario Mendivil on bass and John Herrera on drums. What better escape from “the dog days of summer” than listening to refreshing new sounds in the coolness of Kaz? Don't miss it!
Jazz Calendar continued from page 8 Aug. 19, Rachel Eckroth Trio, 7:30 Fri., free, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler 85225, 480-782-2680. Aug. 21, Pete Gitlin Band (Gitlin-guitar, Dominic Amato-sax, Mike Broening-keyboards, Mario Mendivil-bass, John Herrera-drums), 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($10), Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004; info 480994-0807. Aug. 23, Delphine Cortez, noon-1 p.m. Tues., Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, free Aug. 23, Mike Vax & Swing Shift Big Band, free, 6:30-8:30 p.m., bring folding chair-blanket, Prescott Courthouse Plaza, 928-830-2462. Aug. 24, Delphine Cortez, noon-1 p.m. Wed., Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, free. Aug. 26-28, Prescott Jazz Summit (11th annual), Prescott (AZ): Fri. Aug. 27 - noon, free outdoor concert at Courthouse Plaza; 5:30-7 p.m. “Meet the Musicians” fundraising reception (with food), Monk's Restaurant, 123 N.Cortez Street; 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Concert and Dancing at The Elks Opera House, 117 E. Gurley St.; Sat. Aug. 28, 1-3:30 p.m., Concert and Dance at Hotel St. Michael Ballroom; 7:30 p.m. “Tribute to Big Bands”, concert at Ruth Street Theater - Festival All Star Big Band w/ Dennis Rowland, Bill Tole, Mike Vax, Rusty Higgins, Fred Radke, Scott Whitfield and Ginger Burgland + Prescott HS Jazz Ensemble + festival artists; Sun. Aug. 29 - 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. jazz brunch at Hassayampa Inn; 1:15-3 p.m. concert-dancing at Hassayampa Inn; 6:30-9:30 p.m. “afterglow” jam session at 129½ Restaurant, 129½ N. Cortez St.; festival musicians also include Reggie Thomas, Gary Hobbs, Joel Robin, Tony Vacca, Jack Petersen, Delphine Cortez, Frankie and Rosemary Chavez, Ted Sistrunk, Cleve Huff, Denny Garr, Tom Winker, Larry Kantor, Brian LaChance, Matt Jackson, more + emcees Blaise Lantana-KJZZ, Sandy Moss-KQNA-KPPV; proceeds to the Clare Willey Memorial Scholarship Fund & Prescott city school music departments; individual concerts $20$35, all events badge $75-$95 (does not include reception & brunch), patron badge $170-$195 (includes all events plus reception, brunch, special seating), Sunday Jazz Brunch $45-$50; 928-8302462 or prescott jazz.com or e-mail Vaxtpts@aol.com.
Aug. 28, Arizona Roadrunners (Tucson), 1-4 p.m. Sun., Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Chandler, Arizona Classic Jazz Society event, $10 members, $15 non-members, under 18 free, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org Sept. 1-5, Vail Jazz Party (Colo.), 17th annual: Clayton Brothers, Monty Alexander, Dena DeRose, Terell Stafford, Byron Stripling, Ernie Andrews, Shelly Berg, Wycliffe Gordon, Jeff Hamilton, more, 888-824-5526, vailjazz.org Sept. 1-4, Chicago Jazz Festival, Roy Hargrove, Cassandra Wilson, Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman, Ravi Coltrane, Orbert Davis, more, free, Grant Park and downtown venues, chicagojazzfestival.us. Sept. 3, John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival (North Carolina): Patti Austin, Kirk Whalum, Ronnie Laws, Lonnie Liston Smith, Tom Browne, Ravi Coltrane, Zac Harmon, Sue Ann Carwell, Barbara Weathers, Calvin Edwards, John Coltrane All Star N.C. Jazz & Blues Band, 1 p.m. Sat., Festival Park @ Oak Hollow Lake, at 1841 Eastchester Drive, High Point, NC, coltranejazzfest. com, 336-883-3289, $45 in advance, $55 day of, groups of 20 or more $35, VIP $100.
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Jazz in AZ co-founder Don Miller named 'Jazz Hero' by international group By Patricia Myers Don Z. Miller was named a “Jazz Hero” by the international Jazz Journalists Association at a recent event in Phoenix that interfaced with a live webcast of the 2011 JJA Jazz Awards in New York City that honored achievements in jazz music and journalism. Miller, one of 10 people honored from across the nation, was called “Arizona's impresario of jazz” for his work as an active producer and advocate of live jazz for the past four decades. The local event was hosted by Herb and Lorene Ely, and featured the jazz trio of Jeremy Lappitt on alto sax, Andrew Schiller on acoustic bass and Robert Carrillo on drums. Miller is responsible for independently bringing to Arizona hundreds of worldrenowned stars of the swing, bebop, hard bop and modern eras, in festivals organized for Jazz in AZ, and for 34 years of the annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party since 1978. One of nine co-founders of Jazz in Arizona, a past president and longtime board member, Miller conceived and produced the first Jazz in AZ Phoenix Jazz Festival in 1989 (net profit $19,000). He produced annual jazz festivals for the next three years, in cooperation with Jazz in AZ, presenting a stylistic range from the Lionel Hampton Big Band and the Dave Brubeck Quartet to Spyro Gyra and the Rippingtons, B.B. King, The Tonight Show All-Star Quintet, Louie Bellson Band, and the Clark Terry-James Moody Quintet.
Also for Jazz in AZ, he conceived and produced an ongoing annual “Treasures of Jazz" concert series that brought artists such as Ellis Marsalis, Danny Barker, Bud Freeman, Dave Frishberg and Art Van Damme. Miller was born in 1932 in Suffern, N.Y., and when he was 12, his family moved to Arizona for his father's health. Don is a
Patricia Myers and Don Miller graduate of North Phoenix High School, and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Arizona. In 1953, Don married his college sweetheart, Suzanne Gertz, and they raised two children, Michael and Kathryn, and he has four grandchildren. He was owner of Model Finance Company and KawasakiHarley Davidson of AZ. He is the author of
two non-fiction books and a publisher of music-instruction books. The seeds of both Jazz in AZ and the Paradise Valley Jazz Party were sown by a 1976 series at the University Club of Phoenix that Miller produced in cooperation with the music department of Arizona State University. The series was three weekly sessions of jazz-history lectures by ASU professor Wally Rave that explored various genres of jazz, demonstrated with performances by local professionals and students. The next year, 1977, Miller was the idea-man and driving force behind the first jazz season at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, working with center manager Bruce McDonald, continuing in that role for several years. (That first season featured Sonny Rollins, Joe Pass, Billy Taylor, Akiyoshi-Tabackin Orchestra and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.) He also organized and led tours to jazz festivals in Europe, as well as producing several Festivals de Jazz in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico. Don was deservedly proclaimed "Arizona's First Citizen of Jazz" by Gov. Bruce Babbitt of Arizona, and also named "Promotor Turistico" by the State of Sonora Tourism Department in Sonora, Mexico. “Such continuous jazz activism - without parallel in Arizona - - makes Don Z. Miller a true jazz hero,” said Howard Mandel of New York City, president of the Jazz Journalists Association.
There’s live jazz at Kaz...all summer long! Enjoy Valley jazz legends Margo Reed on Mondays and Dennis Rowland on Thursdays all summer long in a cozy atmosphere with classic & craft cocktails, global small plates and over 2000 wines...plus very cool Christmas in July festivities. x Home of Jazz in AZ monthly parties: July 17, 3-5 - Mike Vax Sextet; August 21, 3-5 - Pete Gitlin Band OPEN July 4th
7137 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale | Open nightly, 6 pm - 2 am (kitchen serves until 1:45) | 480-WINE-004 | www.kazbar.net
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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 (patio),16872 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills 85268, 480-815-4625, Bad Cactus Brass Band, 8-11 p.m. Fri. July 29, Sat. Aug. 27. Bacchus Wines, Kierland Commons, 7122 E. Greenway Parkway, 480-368-1743, Stan Sorensonacoustic guitar, 6-9 p.m. alt. Fri. (July 8, 22; Aug. 5, 19 etc.), sit-ins welcome; wine, beer, cheeses. Bobby's, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy, 480-556-0770: various Tues-Sat. Chances Are, 7570 E. Sixth Ave (corner of Miller Road), Scottsdale, 480-994-4338, Joe Hopkins Quintet (Hopkins-clarinet, Cheryl Thurston-keys, Gary Church-tpt-guitar, Danny Shannon-bass, Caesar Rob-drums), New Orleans-style jazz, 5-9 p.m. Sun., food, dancing. Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483: Jazz in AZ jazz jam, 7:30-10 p.m. July 12, $5/$3 students; thecompoundgrill.com NEW Eddie V's Prime Seafood, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road (Scottsdale Quarter), Scottsdale, 480-538-8468, jazz or blues nightly, including Diana Lee Band, July 23. 5th and Wine, 7051 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale 85251, 480-699-8001, Stan Sorenson-guitar, 6-9 p.m. Sat. July 9, 16, food. Houston's, 6113 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480- 922-7775: Jerry Donato Band, 5:30-9 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Hyatt Resort Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, 480-444-1234, lobby stage: Sirocco, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs. Jazz in the Hills @ Octagon CafĂŠ, 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills 85268 (north on Saguaro Drive from Shea Blvd. to traffic light @ El Lago Drive, turn right into plaza beside lake), 480816-8806: $5 donation: July 1, Beth Lederman's Con Alma; July 8, Rachel Eckroth Trio (Eckrothpiano-vocals, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Dowell Davisdrums); July 15, Dan Delaney Trio; July 22, Armand Boatman Trio + Jerry Donato; July 29, Jack Radavich Band; Aug 5, Joe Garcia & Friends; Aug 12, Armand Boatman Trio + Frank Smith; Aug 19, "Tambores" - Joe Garcia-Dom Moio; Aug 26, Armand Boatman Trio + Joe Corral-flute. 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. (Reedvocals, Jerry Donato-sax, Joel Robin-keyboard), Dennis Rowland & the Jazz Experience, 9 p.m.-
donation, coffee-desserts on sale: May 5 Tambores (Dom Moio & Joe Garcia-percussionists); July 7 - Joe Gallivan-percussion + Andy Gross-tenor sax, Tom McNalley-guitar, Dwight Kilian-bass; July 14 - Nick Manson Trio performs "Radio Days" (Manson-piano, Mario Mendevil-bass, John Lewisdrums); July 21 - Russell Schmidt Quartet w/ Eric Rasmussen-alto sax; July 28 - John Sims-Wes Anderson Group; Aug. 4 - Mike Vax-Tony VaccaJack Petersen-Ted Sistrunk Combo; Aug.11 - Mike Crotty & Airmen of Note Reunion; Aug. 18 - Armand Boatman Trio featuring Margo Reed; Aug. 25 - Pete Pancrazi.
midnight Thurs.; 8 p.m.-midnight Fri. July 29, Ingrid "Vismaya" Hagelberg-vocals, Dave Henning-piano, Mike King-bass, Adam Clark-drums; $5 cover after 8 p.m. Mayo Clinic, 12400 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, 480301-8000, noon-1 p.m. Wed. free: July 20, Kay Peper-guitar-vocals-Brazilian jazz; Aug. 10, Dwight Kilian; Aug. 24, Delphine Cortez; Sept. 7, Nancy Gee; Sept. 28, Vicki McDermitt; Oct. 5, Chris Stewart Trio. Pranksters Too-Jester Room, 7919 E. Thomas Rd (SW corner Hayden) Scottsdale 85251, Hans Olson & Friends, 8 p.m. Thurs.
NEW Sanctuary Resort, 5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, 800-245-2051, sanctuaryoncamelback.com, Khani Cole-vocals, Rachel Eckroth-keys, Todd Chuba-percussion, 8:30 p.m. Fri.
Rare Earth Pizza and Wine Bar, 28190 N Alma School Parkway, Scottsdale 85262, 480-513-6252, Stan Sorenson-guitar, 6-9 p.m. Sat. July 23. Remington's, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-951-5101. summer schedule: 6-11 p.m. Tues., Danny Long-piano-vocals, Neal Serokabass, Tony Vacca-sax; 6-11 p.m. Wed., Danny Long-piano-vocals; 7-11 p.m. Thurs., Danny Longpiano-vocals; 6-11 p.m. Fri., Danny Long-pianovocals,Neal Seroka-bass, Trishelle long-vocals; 6-11 p.m. Sat., Danny Long-piano-vocals, Neal Serokabass; also, Rags Allen-piano-vocals, 4-8 p.m. Mon. & 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thurs. Renegade Canteen, 9343 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 85260, 480-614-9400: Alice Tatum Trio (+ Charles Lewis-keys), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch, July 3 & 23; Tim Hern-vocals w/ Carmine D'Amico Trio, third Sun; Fri-Sat. nights, live jazz: Alice Tatum or Khani Cole; renegadecanteen.com. Sacred Grounds Jazz Coffeehouse @ Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ (auditorium), 4425 N. Granite Reef Rd. (east of Hayden, south of Camelback), Scottsdale, 480-9462900, scucc.com: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs., $5
Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 100th St. (1/2 block south of Shea Blvd.), Scottsdale, 7-9 p.m. Mon. July 11, Aug. 1, jazz combo led by Dave Friedman-tpt + Paul Wolin-tenor sax, Mark Young-alto sax, Joe Savard-trombone, Ned Kuvinen-keys, Gary Browning-vibes, Don Friedman-guitar, Todd Knowles-bass, Ken Fauland-drums + Ginni Alveyvocals. Studio, Scottsdale Congregational Church, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, 11 a.m. Sunday live-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. Wed. VFW Post 3513, 7220 E. Wilshire Drive, Scottsdale, 480-941-9849, Havin' Fun Big Band, 7-9 p.m. Wed., dance floor. continued on next page
Tuesday, July 12
Jerry Donato and Joel Robin
Valley Jazz Veterans Jam, open to all, but with a definite appeal to musicians who’ve been there, done that!
Tuesday, August 16
2nd Tuesdays Great menu. Great atmosphere for live summer jazz!
Paul-Eirik (PE) Melhus
One of our hottest young sax players, on break from Berklee, opens with a concert of originals, followed by an open jam.
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Presents
“AMAZING LIVE JAZZ” Every Saturday night 7:30-10 p.m. with Valley-favorite vocalist
DELPHINE CORTEZ Joel Robin-Keys Cleve Huff-Drums plus surprise guests!
July 9-BLAISE LANTANA
Great food menu available. Coffee an dessert bar. Market open with special jazz night discounts. 1590 E Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014 | 602.773.1339 NW corner of 16th Street & Bethany Home Rd. www.lucishealthymarketplace.com Facebook - Luci’s Healthy Marketplace
Venues continued from previous page Winfield's Cafe, First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, 7025 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, 480-945-6346, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. free, coffee-desserts on sale: July 1–William Ravel Quartet;July 8–Max Knouse Trio; July 15–Jazz Bass & Face w/Vicki McDermitt & Dwight Kilian; July 22–Matt Williams and the Magictones Trio; July 29–Jeff Libman Quartet; August 5–Jeanette Young Trio; August 12–William Ravel Quartet; August 19–Jazz Poets; August 26– Eric Rasmussen Quartet; winfieldscafe.com PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY Grinders Coffee, 17 E. Dunlap, (SW corner Central-Dunlap), Phoenix, 602-678-0078: July 9, Aug. 13, 7-10 p.m., Full Moon Jazz, Hacksaw's Blues with Kati Ingino and Ronnie Whitehead, “Sunnyslope Series of Second Saturdays,” free. Hob Nob's, 149 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, Full Moon Jazz, 7-10 p.m. third Fri. July 15, Aug. 19. 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. Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-258-0014, ), 9:30 p.m.-midnight some Mon.:
Jiggle (Bryon Ruth, Scott Zimmer, Ted Sistrunk, Wes Anderson) or Running From Bears (Eric Rasmussen-alto, Keith Kelly-tenor, Jeff Libmanguitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums), thelostleaf.org Luci's Healthy Marketplace, 1590 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix 85014, 602-773-1329: Delphine Cortez-Joel Robin-Cleve Huff, 7:30-10 p.m. Sat., except July 9, Blaise Lantana; food, www.lucishealthymarketplace.com. Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480515-6296: noon-1 p.m. Tues., free: July 27, Ted Babcock Dixie Trio; Aug. 9, Dwight Kilian; Aug. 23, Delphine Cortez; Sept. 6, Nancy Gee; Sept. 27, Vicki McDermitt; Oct. 4, Chris Stewart. Nostalgi'a Cancione e Vino Italian Cuisine, 4935 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale 85301, 623-463-8104, Robin Maynes-piano + guests, 5:30-8:30 p.m, FriSat., eatatpolos.com Paisley Violin Cafe, 1030 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, 602-254-7843: 7 p.m. Blue Monday jazz jam led by Curtiss Glenn Olsen-bass w/ Mike Halperin-keys, Sherry Vames-vocals; jazz lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues-Wed-Thurs. w/ Olsen-bass, Mike Halperin-
keys, Eric Bart-guitar, Mark Lanus-tenor sax, Sherry Vames-vocals; also, Roosevelt Street Jazz (John Mitchell-piano, Uwe Weierstall-bass, Jason Weidman or Jordan Tompkins-drums). 8-10 p.m. Wed.; Trio Nine (experimental jazz), 8-10 p.m. Thurs.; Blue Monday jam, 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, 602-840-3610, pianists nightly (some jazz). NEW R.T. O'Sullivan's, 5830 W. Bell Road, Glendale, 602-938-5300, Clark Krueger's Extreme Decibel Big Band, 7-9:30 p.m. Mon. through midAugust, no cover or minimum, food. Skye Restaurant, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, 623-334-0010. various, LiveAtSkye.com St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602200-8111, Dennis Rowland-vocals + Rachel Eckroth-keys, Felix Sainz-bass, 11 a.m- 2 p.m. Sun. brunch, stfrancisaz.com. continued on next page
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An oasis for fine live jazz! Every Friday, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. NEW TIME and LOCATION ~ great casual dining menu
Octagon Café 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Ste 1, Fountain Hills 85268 (north on Saguaro off Shea Blvd., turn right in plaza beside lake) Performance Schedule
July 1 – Beth Lederman's Con Alma July 8 – Rachel Eckroth Trio July 15 – Dan Delaney Trio July 22 – Armand Boatman Trio + Jerry Donato July 29 – Jack Radavich Band Aug 5 – Joe Garcia & Friends Aug 12 – Armand Boatman Trio + Frank Smith Aug 19 – "Tambores" - Joe Garcia-Dom Moio Aug 26 – Armand Boatman Trio + Joe Corral-flute Admission is FREE. $5 donations enthusiastically accepted to help pay for our wonderful musicians!
For more information, call 480-816-8806.
Venues continued from previous page Tuscan Oven, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale 85305, 623-877-4760, ShouTheory (David McVicker-sax, Sam Vulaca-bass, Ryan Johnsonkeys, OShea Tometi-drums), jazz/R&B, 6-9 p.m. July 15, Aug. 19 (third Fri.). Zendejas Grill, 19420 N. 59th Ave. Citadel Plaza, Glendale 85308, 623-398-6434, zendejasgrill.com: Aebi/Coulson Jazz Trio w/ Jimmy Nistico, 7-10 p.m. Thurs. July 7. EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-MesaApache Junction) EAST VALLEY Asia Restaurant, 1236 E. Baseline, Ste. 102, Mesa, 480-892-0688, Renee Patrick-vocals, Steve Denney-keys-vocals, Floyd Roberson-drums, 7:3010:30 p.m. second, third, fourth Fri. NEW Boston's, 400 W. University Drive, Tempe 85281, 480-517-5100: Jeremy Lappitt and Friends (Lappitt-alto sax, Matt Williams-piano-vibes, Jacob Lauxman-guitar, John Simms-bass, Wes Andersondrums), 9 p.m. Thurs. (all-ages jam session), Fri. & Sat., free; food-beverages. NEW Fired Up Grill, 7131 E. Ray Road (formerly 56 East, Casa Paloma Shopping Center, via I-10 &t Ray Road), Chandler, 480-940-4040: jazz jam
NEW Fixx, 15 E. Seventh St. (east of Mill Ave.), Tempe, 480-829-3420, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wed., allages jam session led by Caleb Veazey-guitar, Branson Nejame-piano, Jerome Salazar-bass, Kevin Phillips-drums.
Lone Butte Casino, Verona Chophouse, 1077 S. Kyrene Road, Gila River Reservation (Kyrene exit from I-10 to Santan 202 east, or 101 south to Santan 202 west), 21 and older, 1-800-WIN-GILA (946-4452): 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sun. Jazz Brunch: Bridget & The Aug Jazz Duo, first-third Sun.; Delphine Cortez-Joel Robin Jazz Duo, secondfourth Sun.
Gold Bar Espresso, 3141 S. McClintock Drive, #6, Tempe, 480-839-3082, Jazz Alliance, 7:30-11 p.m. Fri & Sun., goldbarespresso.org.
Mesa Active Adult Center, 247 N. Macdonald St., Mesa, 480-962-5612, Burgie Crandall's Big Band, 13:30 p.m. Tues., $5.
Handlebar Pub and Grill, 650 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 85120, 480-982-2091: Carmine D'Amico-guitar, 7-10 p.m. Thurs.
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.
session led by Aebi-Coulson Jazz Trio w/ Jimmy Nistico-sax, Tim Downs-drums, 7-10 p.m. Sun.
Kokopelli Winery and Bistro, 35 W. Boston St., Chandler, 480-792-6927, Stan Sorenson Duo, 7-10 p.m. Sat. July 1, 15; Vandal-Hancock Duo, Matt Vandal & Devon Hancock-jazz guitars, 6:30-9:30 p.m.: Sat., July 2, 23; food, kokopelliwinery.com La Stalla Cucina Rustica, 68 W. Buffalo St., Chandler, 480-855-9990, lastallacr.com, Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Frank Smith - keyboard, 6-9 p.m. July 10, Aug. 28; Vandal-Hancock Duo, Matt Vandal & Devon Hancock-jazz guitars, 6-9 p.m. July 24, Aug. 14. 480-855-9990, www.lastallacr.com.
Pita Jungle Restaurant, 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-855-3232, jazz jam led by Pita Jungle Trio (Dave Ihlenfeld-piano, Pete Gitlin-guitarbass, Gerry Reynolds-drums) 7-10 p.m. Thurs. NEW Pizza Mart, 1329 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-9624233, Cheryl's Cats and Jammers Band (Gary Church-cornet, Joe Hopkins-clarinet, Dick Obermiller-bass, Roy Calhoun-drums), 5-7:30 p.m. July 6, Aug. 3, then every Wed. in Sept. continued on next page
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Venues continued from previous page NEW DAY Robbie Fox's Public House, 640 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, 480-642-6442, all-ages jazz jam led by Jeff Libman-guitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums, 3-6 p.m. Sun., robbiefoxs.com, presented by jamnjazzproductions.com.
July 1 William Ravel Quartet July 8 Max Knouse Trio July 15 Jazz Bass & Face: Vicki McDermitt & Dwight Kilian July 22 Matt Williams and the Magictones Trio July 29 Jeff Libman Quartet August 5 Jeanette Young Trio August 12 William Ravel Quartet August 19 Jazz Poets August 26 Eric Rasmussen Quartet
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NEW Studio Vino Wine Bar, 1825 E. Guadalupe, Suite 105, Tempe 85283, 480-897-1800, Vintage Flight (contemporary jazz duo, Jacob Lauxmanguitar, Michael Moynihan-sax), 6-9 p.m. alternate Wed. (July 6 etc.) , food. 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 AROUND AZ PAYSON Payson Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson: 2 p.m. Sun. July 10, $5 donation: Pete Pancrazi-guitar-vocals, Beth Lederman-piano, Vic Kottner-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums + Tony Vacca-sax. PRESCOTT 129-1/2 An American Jazz Grille, 129-1/2 N. Cortez St., Prescott, 928-443-9292, music 6-9 or 9:30 p.m. Wed-Sat.: Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, Jack Petersen-guitar, Bryan Sinclair-Daren Burns-Mike King-bass, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sat. July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mike Vax, Jack Petersen, Tony Vacca, Ted Sistrunk, July 8, Aug. 12; food, Susannah Martinvocals, Matt Jackson-piano, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Fri. July 15; no cover. 129andahalf.com Hassayampa Inn Lounge, 122 E. Gurley St., Prescott, 928-778-9434, Prescott Jazz Society Jazz Showcase, 7-10 p.m. Fri-Sat, jam session hosted by Milt Cannon. Raven Cafe, 142 N. Cortez St., Prescott 86301, 928-717-0009, ravencafe.com: Matt Jackson-piano, Zirque Michael Bonner-bass, Ed Barattini-drums, 811 p.m. Aug. 5 SEDONA Barking Frog, 2620 W. State Route 89A, Sedona, 928-204-2000, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, David Vincent Mills-keys, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fri. July 29.
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Enchantment Resort, 525 Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona, 928-282-2900, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch, Les Czimber-piano. Heartline Cafe, 1610 W. Hwy 89A Sedona, 928282-0785: Miller, Martin & Ki Band: Susannah Martin-vocals/percussion, Eric Miller-guitar/vocals, Robin Miller-guitar/vocals, Patrick Ki, guitar/vocals,$10, 6-9 pm, Sun. July 17; reservations recommended, heartlinecafe.com Jazz Bouquet, 162 Coffee Pot Drive @ 89A, Sedona (Bashas' Plaza), 928-204-1091 Jazz @ High Tea: Susannah Martin-vocals; Lakeguitar, 2-4 pm Tues. July 19, $22 includes tea drinks- appetizers, reservations required; Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Jim Buchanan-keys, 2-4 p.m. Tues. Aug. 9; thejazzbouquet.com Ken's Creekside, Creekside Plaza, 251 Hwy 179, Sedona (928) 282-1705, Ingrid "Vismaya" Hagelberg Trio, 7-10 p.m. Fri. July 22.
Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: Les Czimber-solo piano, 710 p.m. Thurs; Czimber + Zirque Bonner-bass, 7-10 p.m. Fri-Sat.
Marketplace Cafe Nightspot, 6640 Highway 179, #C7 (Outlet Mall at Jack's Canyon Rd.) Village of Oak Creek, 928-284-5478, Miller, Martin & Ki Band: Susannah Martin-vocals/percussion, Eric Millerguitar/vocals, Robin Miller-guitar/vocals, Patrick Ki, guitar/vocals, 7-10 pm Sat. July 23; mpcsedona.com
NEW Desert Flour Bakery, 6646 State Route 179, 928-284-4633, Rosemary Chavez - vocals + keys/guitar 6-8:30 p.m. Thurs. July 7, 21, Aug. 4, 18.
Martini Bar, 1350 W. Hwy 89A Sedona, 928-2829288, Matt Jackson Trio CD release party (“Luminous One�: Matt Jackson-piano, Zirque
Michael Bonner-bass, Ed Barattini-drums), 7-10 p.m. Sun. July 31, PJ's Village Pub, 40 W. Cortez, Sedona, 928-2842250, Rosemary Chavez - vocals, Frankie Chavez drums, -David Vincent Mills- keys, Daren Burnsbass, 6-9 p.m Sun. July 24. Reds Restaurant @ Sedona Rouge, Hwy 89 A, Sedona 86336, 928-203-4111, 6-9 p.m. Fri. July 8, Ingrid "Vismaya" Hagelberg-vocals, Allan Amesguitar-violin, no cover 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. Sat.-Sun., Pete Swan Trio hosts jam session. OTHER SOURCES: Jazz in AZ, JazzinAZ.org, 480-994-0807 Tucson Jazz Society, tucsonjazzsociety.org, 520903-1265 KJZZ, 91.5 fm radio, KJZZ.org KYOT, 95.5 fm, KYOT.com Arizona Classic Jazz Society, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org Prescott Jazz Summit, prescottjazz.com Prescott Jazz Society, pjsjazz.org Lindy Hop Society, azswingnetwork.com Phoenix Blues Society, phoenixblues.org
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