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 XXXIII Number 3 | March - April 2012
Wynton Marsalis concert to benefit The Nash on April 11 Famed jazz trumpeter Wynton About The Nash Marsalis joins renowned drummer The Nash is owned by Jazz in Lewis Nash and the Lewis Nash Arizona, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit All-Stars for a special one-night organization. Located at 110 E. engagement to benefit The Nash, a Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, The new performance and education jazz Nash preserves the cultural treasure Wednesday, April 11, 2012 venue that opens this spring in the of American music history, Roosevelt Row Arts District of showcases live performance and Phoenix. This block-buster concert is ensures the future of the iconic art co-produced by Jazz in Arizona, a of jazz for generations to come. Photo by Rob Waymen 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, Educational and performance Mr. Marsalis will perform an exclusive and the Musical Instrument Museum programs at The Nash will include: charity benefit concert with the (MIM). The majority of the classic jazz and new music; proceeds benefit The Nash with a performance by student musicians, Lewis Nash Allstars portion supporting the MIM Field local pros and touring artists; jazz at the Musical Instrument Museum Trip program. after hours; and educational (MIM) in Phoenix. The concert will take place at 7 programs ranging from one-on-one p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in the private lessons to combo labs, Only 300 seats in the MIM Music Theater. Tickets: $250, $200 and $150. intimate MIM Music Theater located workshops, clinics and master Pre-concert cocktail party @5:40; Concert @7; post-concert reception. in the museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. Tax deductible to the extent of the law. classes, guided listening, jazz in in north Phoenix. Tickets are $150, Purchase from JiA Board Members with check payable to Jazz in Arizona; film, jazz camp and more. by phone to Joan Leard at 480-947-6119 (with credit card or check); $200 and $250, and can be The Nash will serve our entire or online at www.jazzinaz.org purchased at www.jazzinaz.org. community based on the Marsalis, an internationally x For event/sponsorship info, contact Barbie Baugh, Event Chair at 602-525-2687. conviction that jazz is for Your support ensures the future of the iconic art of jazz through our programs acclaimed musician, composer, everyone: children, adults, seniors in music education, preservation of music history and live jazz performance. bandleader and leading advocate of and families; musicians and nonAmerican culture, is donating his musicians, privileged and entire performance to support his underserved youth. The Nash will About Lewis Nash friend, Lewis Nash, and promote the future operate in collaboration with schools and Lewis Nash is a Phoenix native who was of jazz through The Nash. other arts and culture organizations. playing drums by age 10. At 18, he was performing with local jazz groups and by About Wynton Marsalis About MIM age 21 was a “first call” jazz drummer in Wynton Marsalis is the world's first jazz MIM enriches the world community by Phoenix, working with touring jazz stars. artist to perform and compose across the full collecting, preserving, and making Nash moved to New York City in 1981 to spectrum from its New Orleans roots to accessible high-quality musical instruments, join the trio of the jazz vocalist Betty Carter, bebop to modern jazz. Born in New images, and music from every country in the and toured internationally with her for nearly Orleans, he performed at age 14 with the world. MIM celebrates the world's diverse four years. In 1984 he became a member of New Orleans Philharmonic, and at 17 was musical cultures and fosters global jazz bassist Ron Carter's nonet, quintet and the youngest musician ever admitted to understanding by offering its guests an quartet. In 1986, saxophonist Branford Tanglewood's Berkshire Music Center. incomparable interactive experience. Marsalis asked Lewis to join his quartet. Marsalis moved to New York to attend Following this, he went on to perform with Juilliard in 1979, and by 1981 had jazz giants including J.J. Johnson and assembled his own band. In addition to jazz, Tommy Flanagan and record with legends he also pursued a career in classical music, including Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, and recorded the Haydn, Hummel and Benny Carter, Hank Jones and John Lewis, Leopold Mozart trumpet concertos at age 20. as well as Diana Krall, Joe Lovano and Roy His debut recording won the Grammy Hargrove. Nash is featured on recordings by Award® for “Best Classical Soloist with an Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, Nancy Wilson, Orchestra.” A prolific and inventive Kenny Rankin, Melissa Manchester and composer, he has produced a rich and George Michael. In addition to his Nash expansive body of music. Marsalis has Lewis performances, Nash is a sought-after jazz devoted his life to helping others with the educator whose lectures, clinics and egalitarian spirit of jazz. workshops are in high demand.
An Evening with
Wynton Marsalis
honoring Lewis Nash
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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 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: Steve Douglas, president; Doug Mayes, vice president; Susan Dwyer, treasurer; Lorene Ely, secretary; and members: Barbie Baugh, Beth Dore, Larry Goldstein, Dmitri Matheny, Dennis Rowland, Stu Siefer and Celeste Winters. x
Executive Director: Joel Robin Goldenthal (602)750-7045; joel@jazzinaz.org Assistant Director: Joan Leard (480)947-6119; joan@jazzinaz.org x
Jazz Notes Newsletter Editor: Joel R. Goldenthal Contributing writers: Patricia Myers, Joel Goldenthal Copy editor/Proofreader: Patricia Myers Design/Production: Goldenthal Creative Services x
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Special thanks to the following for their generous support:
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The John Dawson Foundation Herb and Lorene Ely Scottsdale League for the Arts
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We're now in countdown mode for the grand opening celebration for our cool jazz venue, “The Nash.” Construction is well under way, and details of the MIM event on April 11 are being finalized. Due to the strength of the friendship between Lewis Nash and Wynton Marsalis, we are to be blessed with a visit by Wynton to put the official stamp on the new jazz center. Trumpeter, composer, bandleader, music educator and for 16 years the artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Wynton has been awarded nine Grammys and numerous accolades, authored five books, won a Pulitzer Prize for his epic oratorio, “Blood on the Fields,” and received the highest honors available to a noncitizen of many countries for his efforts as a musical goodwill ambassador. Wynton's generous participation in the launch of The Nash demonstrates the level of commitment in the professional jazz community to assure that our youth can carry on the legacy of this indigenous music. With more than 100 years of styles and repertoire, there is much to pass on to the next generation of players. That being said, I want to present to all of you a rare opportunity to change a young musician's life. Tickets for the gala fundraiser at the MIM on April 11 are priced at $250, $200 and $150 to raise necessary funds for The Nash, a cost that is out of reach for students we so want to be a part of the evening. For those of you who see the value in exposing our jazz youth to the sounds of Wynton, Lewis Nash and his all-star group, I encourage you to contribute to our Student Seating Fund. For a minimum contribution of $50, you can help to build the fund that will enable students to attend the concert. There are no “comped” seats for this show. Every single seat matters, and what would make us truly happy would be to see the smiling faces of as many students as possible. That takes your help. I've personally started the fund with a donation of $50, and I encourage you to do the same. Please call Joan at 480-947-6119 today, or go to jazzinaz.org and click on BUY TICKETS, and select the Student Seating Fund option. In all our lives, there have been life-changing moments. I believe that this rare opportunity to provide seats for students could be such a lifechanging moment. Please be generous and do your part to change a life. Sincerely, Steve Douglas JiA Board President
Please donate to the April 11 Student Seating Fund now! Call Joan at 480-947-6119 or online at jazzinaz.org (Click on Buy Tickets, choose Student Seating Fund)
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'Red Hot Chicago Jazz' on March 7 features Judy Roberts, Greg Fishman at Kerr By Joel R. Goldenthal
“Red Hot Chicago Jazz” will fill the ASU Kerr Cultural Center with Greg Fishman, Judy Roberts, Neal Seroka on Wednesday, March 7, when four Windy City musicians take the stage at 7:30 p.m. The band features “Chicago's Favorite Jazz Woman” (Chicago Tribune award) pianist-vocalist Special Guest: Judy Roberts, brilliant Wayne Messmer saxophonist Greg Fishman, unique guitarist-bassist Neal Seroka and special guest vocalist Wayne Messmer has wowed Cubs fans Wayne Messmer of for years with his classic rendition of the Chicago Cubs-Blackhawks national anthem. But, as Judy Roberts EVENT national anthem-fame, bringing discovered, he is equally at home in an their Chi-town witty humor and intimate jazz piano-vocal duo. “I discovered swinging sounds. They will perform a this one evening several years ago when variety of material, including their own Wayne dropped by a Chicago club where I was greatest hits and tunes associated with working, and I invited him to sit in. I was legendary Chicago musicians such as Herbie Hancock. The performance is another in a series co-presented by Jazz in AZ and the ASU Kerr Cultural Center, made possible by generous support from the Jazzbird Foundation. Judy Roberts is recognized as a worldwide jazz star through her international recordings and concert performances. Judy is best known for her fun-loving approach to an eclectic and extensive repertoire, her hardswinging piano playing, her ability to combine lush and sensitive vocals with rapid-fire scat singing, and for her unique ability to communicate with her audience in a relaxed and intimate style. A multiple Grammy nominee with 20-plus album releases, Judy performs regularly at Remington's in Scottsdale and is a guest artist at numerous jazz festivals and parties. By the age of 15, Greg Fishman was working professionally around Chicago. He has performed with the Woody Herman and Louie Bellson big bands, Slide Hampton, Clark Terry, Ralph Burns and Don Menza, as well as extensively with Judy Roberts. Among his musical associations is the acoustic duo Two for Brazil with Paulinho Garcia that creates a warm, intimate sound reminiscent of the legendary pairing of João Gilberto and Stan Getz. Widely regarded as an authority on his musical idol, Getz, Greg is one of the most respected and prolific author-educators and a widely sought-after jazz saxophone teacher who has students, including many worldwide via Skype. Downbeat Magazine stated, "Neal Seroka's unique guitar style shifts cleverly between country-tinged picking and sophisticated modal patterns." Neal has a signature approach to both his bass and guitar lines, played on the unusual Fender VI electric bass guitar. His decades of performances with Judy show in their shared grooves and harmonic chemistry, documented on Neal's CD, “Beeline Highway.”
treated to a shockingly gorgeous rendition of 'You Are Too Beautiful,' delivered as though Wayne was channeling the ghost of Johnny Hartman.” After many more guest spots during the next few years, Judy and Wayne went into the studio to record an album titled “So Lucky to Be Loving You.” ` The CD and Wayne's performance at the Kerr will, said Judy, “show off Wayne's multiple musical personalities of that very few people have ever heard - - soft, sexy, jazzy, tender, playful. And another surprise, jazz whistling!” Tickets are available at the Kerr box office, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; by phone at 480-596-2660; and online at www.jazzinaz.org, $24 general admission, $29 reserved seating.
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Sancocho to play exciting Latin Jazz at March 18 JiA Party By Joel R. Goldenthal
Traditional, authentic acoustic Latin jazz. That's the music that will charge the air when the band Sancocho takes the stage at the Jazz in AZ party on Sunday, March 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Kazimierz World Wine Bar in Scottsdale. Sancocho is led by one of Phoenix's most versatile and in-demand bassists, Felix Sainz. He is joined by legendary Valley multiinstrumentalist Richie EVENT Oropeza on vibes, sax and flute; accomplished Latin musicians Tony Valenzuela-percussion, Robbie Carrillo-drums and Marcos Cregopiano, and featuring Rebecca de la Torrevocals and keys. Rebecca has sung in church, performed in local music theatre productions and sung with the Arizona Opera. Although she began picking out melodies on the piano at the age of 4, the first instrument she studied formally was
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the trombone, and was an award-winning all-state first-trombonist all through junior high and high school. Gifted in math, Rebecca earned a degree in engineering on scholarship from ASU. While working as an engineer fulltime, Rebecca continued to study voice and piano, and moonlight singing with local Latin and jazz bands. But part-time music wasn't enough; Rebecca eventually left her position as a senior engineer with a large defense contractor to become a full-time musician, a decision she considers one of the best of her life. Join Rebecca and all of the members of Sancocho for a first-rate Latin Jazz experience in the hip surrounds of 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 $15 (FREE if you join Jazz in AZ at the party). JiA member rates apply.
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News from Out & About By Patricia Myers
“The Season” has arrived in the Valley, bringing more than our usual profusion of jazz events with four jazz festivals in March and April: the 35th Paradise Valley Jazz Party (mainstream, swing, bebop), 29th Glendale Jazz and Blues Festival (mainstream, blues), 13th Chandler Jazz Festival (mainstream, classic) and 2nd Desert Ridge Jazz Festival (smooth-contemporary). The Paradise Valley party on April 2122 will feature 15 hours of jazz by 20 jazz stars, including globally renowned drummer and native Phoenician Lewis Nash, the event staged for the first time at the Musical Instrumental Museum. The free outdoor Chandler festival offers 30 bands involving 170 musicians during the two-day event, March 30-31. The Desert Ridge will be staged April 14-15 outdoors at a resort hotel, featuring many national stars including local saxophonist Marion Meadows. No lineup has been announced yet for the free outdoor Glendale festival. Details of all four events are in the Calendar listing of this issue. The Buzz: “Red-Hot Chicago Jazz” has fans excited about the March 7 performance at the Kerr center of three Chicagoans, pianist-vocalist Judy Roberts and her husband, saxophonist Greg Fishman, for the March 7 Jazz in AZ concert at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center. The concert also will feature Neal Seroka on guitar and bass guitar, plus guest vocalist, Wayne Messmer, who sings National Anthem for Chicago Cubs-Blackhawks games, who also is known as a jazz whistler. When Judy was performing in Chicago last summer, she also recorded a CD with Messmer, titled “So Lucky to be Loving You.” Related news involves Fishman's newest book, “Hip Licks for Saxophone,” with its four-CD play-along set. He describes it as “a musical reference book, like a dictionary of great licks in all 12 (musical) keys, for each key and chord type. You can open the book to any page and just start playing.” He added, “One of the challenges of writing a book like this is to make it useful to a wide variety of players at all levels, from the aspiring saxophonist to the seasoned professional. The material in this book is part of my personal practice routine, which I'm happy to share.” More information is at gregfishmanjazzstudios.com
Longtime local drummer Dave Cook will be recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Phoenix Musicians Union Local 586 during a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5. A re-ceation of Cook's Vanguard band playing Prince Shell chartswill perform in Kottner Hall of the union building (1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix 85006). The band will be led by Ted Sistrunk-bass, with Beth Lederman-piano, and horns including Big Jim Henry-trumpet and Bryon Ruth-tenor sax, the drummer to be announced. The event recognizes Cook's five decades of proactive leadership in the Valley jazz scene. It included 10 years of leading a Monday jam at the Melody Lounge in Tempe, and leading the Atlantis Big Band and several combos. Admission is $5, $3 for students and free for union members and children under 12. Snacks and beverages will be sold, plus a takeout menu from the nearby Tuck Shop. Info: 602-2548838. Insider's Info: Charles Lewis will be one of three honorees March 2 at benefit for Rosie's House Music Academy that provides music lessons for inner-city children. Pianist-educator Lewis will be honored as an arts advocate, and will perform that evening with vocalist Alice Tatum. (Details in Calendar.) Rhythm Room owner Bob Corritore marked his 28th year of hosting Those Lowdown Blues on KJZZ radio in February, heard from 6 to 11 p.m. Sundays at 91.5 fm. Trumpeter Mike Vax has been touring to present clinics at high schools and colleges in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, including a stop to see Clark Terry and his wife, Gwen, in Pine Bluff, Ark. Trumpeter Terry is recovering from a second leg amputation due to diabetes. Paul Anderson was back briefly as a DJ on KJZZ, 91.5 fm, for part of two weeks in February. He's continuing to recover in a rehab facility, following months of hospitalization caused by multiple physical illnesses. Mail may be sent to him at Springdale West Skilled Nursing Facility, 3130 E. Broadway Road, Mesa AZ 85204, 480-924-7777. Multi-instrumentalist Gary Church has suffered another health setback with diagnosis of a brain tumor, and is scheduled for surgery. I'll be a guest jazz DJ on Radio Phoenix/KVIT (http://radiophoenix.org)
JAZZ NOTES from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, March 15, invited by host Tom Coulson. A one-hour version of the show will air from 7 to 8 a.m. Sunday March 25. The full program will be archived at http://fullmoonhacksaw.com. Earshots: The tribute to Dave Cook on New Year's Day at the Rhythm Room was one of the best shows in the past 10 years. Dave is using a walker since his stroke last fall, but was in good spirits to speak and greet everyone. Performances by professional musicians who donated their talent included the four Jazz Divas, Margo Reed, Nancy Gee, Sherry Roberson and Delphine Cortez. The Cadillac Men (Stan Devereaux-Cordell Conway-Phil Hendrix) rocked the house with a cappella and soul sounds. Dennis Rowland sang, and then assembled a vocal group of Diana Lee, Roscoe Taylor, Jimmie McElroy, Roscoe Taylor + Conway, Hendrix and Devereaux for more doo-wop. Also performing were guitarists Donnie Dean and Eric Bart, saxophonists Dan Pinson and Jerry Donato, organist Papa John DeFrancesco, bassists Selwyn Reames and Chris Finet, trumpeters Denny Monce and Jesse McGuire, drummers Dom Moio, Adam Clark and Tim Downs, and flutist Joe Corral. Saxophonist Mary Petrich was joined by her teen-age student, alto saxophonist Emily Mae Clocksin; in addition to Young Sounds and playing flute in her church every Sunday, Emily will attend the Curry Music Camp in Flagstaff on a scholarship; she is the granddaughter of Jazz in AZ members Joanne and Chuck Wolff. Musicians contributed their time and talent once again on Feb. 8 at the Rhythm Room in memory of Girley Reed, the matriarch of the musical Reed family, who died Jan. 22 at the age of 91. The opening set featured a cappella songs by the five Reeds (Margo, Michael, Francine, Mellody, Lavergne) and, later, an original song by Girley's grandchildren, Girley Angelica and Michael Reed Jr. The music continued with Felix Sainz, Joel Robin, Delphine Cortez, Andy Gonzales, Larry Reed, Hans Olson, Diana Lee, Joe Costello, Jimmie McElroy, Chris Gough, Lucius Parr and many more. Final Bar: John Levy, 99, bassist with George Shearing, Stuff Smith, worked with Billie Holiday, business manager for Ramsey Lewis, Joe Williams, Freddie Hubbard, Cannonball Adderly, Nancy Wilson, Wes Montgomery, Roberta Flack, etc., Jan. 20 in Altadena, Calif.; Bob Brookmeyer, 81, valve trombonist-arrangereducator -New England Conservatory of continued on page 7
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Jesse McGuire celebrates ‘JAM’ at Kerr on April 4th By Joel R. Goldenthal
What do the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Tower of Power, the Diamondbacks and the Valley's music scene have in common? The answer is: They've all been graced by the soulful trumpet of Jesse McGuire, who will be performing a concert in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center on EVENT Wednesday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. As a special feature, vocalist Sherry Roberson will join Jesse for a Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong-Ella Fitzgerald tribute. The rhythm section will be Beth Lederman-piano, Mike King-bass and John Lewis-drums. From his humble beginnings as a 9year-old nervously playing his first trumpet solo in church in Ypsilanti, Mich., Jesse overcame the reading disorder dyslexia to become lead trumpet in the world's most prestigious jazz big band, The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra in New York City under the direction of Wynton Marsalis. During his two-year tour with LCJO, Jesse
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received international acclaim for his lead trumpet and solo performances. Sherry Roberson came to the Valley in 1959, and has a long history of club and concert performances in the Valley, as well as stints in Istanbul and Bangkok. Sherry cites Ella as her all-time favorite vocalist and will undoubtedly deliver a worthy tribute to “The First Lady of Song.” Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) was created by John Edward Hasse, PhD, curator of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, to honor jazz as an original American art form. JAM is celebrated from coast to coast with events ranging from free concerts to educational programs. The first year observance was in 2001, with initial funding was provided by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation. Tickets are $20 reserved, $18 students/seniors reserved; non-reserved $16, $14 students/seniors, available at the Kerr Box office, by phone at 480-596-2660 or online at www.asukerr.com.
continued from page 6 Music, NEA Jazz Master, Dec. 15 in New London, N.H.; Ray B. Davis, 85, Jazz in AZ Lifetime member since 1992, Dec. 24 in Madison, Ala.; Clare Fischer, 84, Grammywinning band leader-composer-pianist, Jan.6 in Calif.; Girley Reed, 91, matriarch of the musical Reed family, Jan. 22 in Scottsdale, AZ; Tony Bellson, 85, drummer-brother of Louie, part-time Arizona resident, Feb. 20 in Barrington, Ill. Quotable: "Jazz is about peeling away the layers of artifice to get at what is. Jazz looks at a situation and says, 'This is' - - it might be ugly, it might be shameful, it might be beautiful, it might be revelatory, but all those things are true.” Ken Burns, director of the documentary “'Jazz.”
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Jazz Appreciation Month:
Fred Forney Quartet to swing at April 15 JiA Party By Joel R. Goldenthal
April is Jazz Appreciation Month – and there is no better way to celebrate than attending the Jazz in AZ party on Sunday, April 15, from 3 to 5 p.m., featuring one of the finest ensembles available in our community, the Fred Forney Quartet. The party is at Kazimierz World Wine Bar in Scottsdale. Forney is one of the EVENT most in-demand freelance trumpeters in the Valley and first-call lead trumpet player for touring stars and Broadway shows. He has played with internationally known jazz artists, touring the U.S. and Japan with the Bobby Caldwell Big Band to play the worldfamous Blue Note jazz clubs in Tokyo and Osaka. His recorded work includes “Into the Mist" (Summit Records), "Playground," "MCC Jazz Faculty," "Then and Now," "MCC Jazz Ensembles" and "Faculty Nonet" (Sea Breeze Records), "Justice for the Earth" with Chuck
Marohnic and Seeds wide audience, yet remaining (Ravenswave Records), and true to himself. Completing the rhythm "The Armand Boatman Be Bop section are the ubiquitous Revolution" (Tempest ever-swinging bassist Dwight Records). Fred is also the Kilian and the amazingly founder of the Arizona Jazz accomplished and jazzMasterworks Orchestra, which vocabulary-rich young will be reconstituting in the drummer Wes Anderson. A fall; and is a respected music feature of the party educator. In recognition of performance will be a new excellence in teaching, Fred work by Fred, "Three Moods was awarded the Mesa Fred Forney for Jazz Quartet." He will Community College also choose, talk about and play music by Outstanding Teacher Award for the select jazz artists with April birthdays. academic year 2005-2006. Fred Forney: always keepin' it fresh! Nick Manson is a talented jazz pianist Kazimierz World Wine Bar is a casual and keyboardist, a two-time Emmy venue with great food, wine and Award-winning composer, arranger an. beverages. Kaz is located at 7137 E. His piano playing is swinging, lyrical, Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. Admission to consistently inventive and quite the Jazz in AZ party is $15 to the general individualistic. Throughout his career, public; (FREE if you join Jazz in AZ at Nick's performances always have been the party). JiA member rates apply. accessible and creative, appealing to a
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35 annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party moves into the MIM on April 21-22 By Patricia Myers
For its 35th year, the annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party will be presented for the first time at the renowned Musical Instrument Museum on April 21-22, continuing the exciting jam-session format of past years with added new elements. Among the new features will be a recreation of the Quintette du Hot Club de France (the Stephane Grappelli-Django Reinhardt combo) led by bassist Brian Torff, a former Grappelli colleague. He will perform with guitarists Don Vappie from New Orleans and local favorite Stan Sorenson, and young violin whiz Aaron Weinstein from New York City. “I've always been a fan of that kind of music, happy music that makes you smile when you hear it,” Miller said. The gypsyswing sound was created in 1934 in France, evolving from backstage jams of the leaders on violin and guitar, plus acoustic bass and rhythm guitar. When the quartet began to tour, Reinhardt's brother Joseph was added on second rhythm guitar. The sound lives on today in homage combos throughout the world. The weekend party was launched in 1978 by Miller and his late wife, Sue. He adopted the concept of ever-changing sets from Dick Gibson's long-running annual event in Colorado Springs, Colo. Miller also produced the first two Jazz in AZ outdoor festivals, and three jazz festivals in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Mexico. In 2011, he was selected as a Jazz Hero by the international Jazz Journalists Association for his continuous proactivity for live jazz. Miller has attended jazz festivals around the world, from Newport, R.I. and New Orleans, La., to Montreux, Switzerland, and Nice, France. He recently returned from a jazz festival in Havana, Cuba, and next summer will attend one in St.-Emilion in the Bordeaux region of France. The party format combines musicians in ever-changing aggregations, resulting in exciting improvisations that are the trademark of the jazz idiom. The party's guest of honor this year will be pianist Shelly Berg, a musician, producer and educator whose lively playing style energizes audiences. Among the repeat favorites returning will be pianists Tamir Hendelman (Barbra Streisand's new accompanist) and Dave Frishberg, drummers Lewis Nash (Phoenixborn global star) and Butch Miles (formerly with Count Basie band), trombonist Bill Watrous, and saxophonists Houston Person, Lew Tabackin and Don Menza. Also performing will be trumpeters Claudio Roditi and Marvin Stamm, guitarist Marty
Don Z. Miller and pianist Tamir Hendelman, accompanist for Barbra Streisand Ashby, pianist Michael Kocour, trombonist Jay Ashby, bassists Dwayne Dolphin and Paul Keller, and drummer Roger Humphries. During the past 34 years, the parties have featured the world's most legendary jazz artists, including singers Joe Williams and Diana Krall; trumpeters Roy Eldridge, Clark Terry and Red Rodney; saxophonists Benny Carter, Zoot Sims and Bud Shank; guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli, Herb Ellis and Barney Kessel; pianist-vocalist Jay “Hootie” McShann, congero Poncho Sanchez,
drummers Bobby Rosengarden and Grady Tate, pianists Roland Hanna and Dick Hyman, bassists Milt Hinton and Major Holley, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans. The party weekend consists of three sessions, noon to 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. The Arizona State University Jazz Band led by Kocour will open Sunday's session. Some sets will be staged in the 300-seat MIM theater, and others with cocktail-style seating in various areas of the museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050. Party admission is $195 for a weekend badge for all Saturday and Sunday sessions, plus lunch on Sunday. Individual sessions are $55 for Saturday afternoon, $55 for Saturday night, and $95 for the Sunday session, including lunch. For more information, go to paradisevalleyjazz.com or themim.org/performances-events/jazzparty, or call the MIM ticket office, 480-478-6000. The host hotel is the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains, six miles from the MIM, with a $139 room rate for party attendees, and shuttle service to and from the party. To reserve a room, call 1-800-2289290 or 480-502-3836, and reference the Paradise Valley MIM Jazz Party.
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JAZZ CALENDAR Compiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myers, psmyers1@cox.net (Bookings are subject to change; call to confirm) March 1, Mesa Community College Sonic Brass, Concert Day Band, Community Band, Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., donation, First Baptist Church, 7025 E. Osborn Rd, Scottsdale 85251, 480-9456346, mccbands.com. March 2, “How Cool Is Jazz,” 9:45 a.m. & 11:45 a.m., $2, musicians perform for fourth-graders, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler 85225, 480-782-2680. March 2, “Music in the Garden” (7-9 p.m. Fri. through May, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. through June), some jazz including: March 2, Swingtips; March 9, DelRayz; March 23,Pete Pancrazi; April 6, Big Nick and Gila Monsters; April 13, Dennis Rowland; May 11, Chele; June 1, Shri Blues Band; June 22, Sugar Thieves blues band; June 29, Cold Shott and Hurricane Horns; $21, food and wine for purchase, Desert Botanical Garden, Ullman Terrace, 1201N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix 85008, 4800941-1225. March 2, Rosie's House anniversary receptionbenefit: Alice Tatum-vocals, Charles Lewispiano, Rosie's House students (event honors Charles Lewis-pianist/arts advocate, Michael Christie- director Phoenix Symphony, Erin Crawford-Rosie's House piano faculty); 6-8 p.m. Fri., $75 (incl hors d'oeuvres-wine), Scottsdale Artists' School gallery-patio, 3720 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, 85251, 602-252-8472. March 3, Marion Meadows, Eugie Groove, Peter White, Eric Darius, Sahnas Brothers, M.U.S.I.C. Foundation of Arizona benefit, 6:30 p.m. Sun., $100, tickets 602-244-8444, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480478-6000, themim.org March 4, Quite a Night O'Dixie: Original Wildcat Jass Band, 7:30 p.m., $9, $7, $5, (during UA AzJazz Week, March 4-9), UA Crowder Hall, 1017 N. Olive Ave., Tucson, 85721 Box Office: 520-621-1162 arizona.tix.com March 4-5, Tucson Jazz Institute's 2nd Annual Jazz Invitational: Ben Schachter + Blue Note Combo (TJI Ellington Big Band) , 7 p.m. Fri., $10; Mike Kocour and ASU jazz students + Dennis Rowland & TJI Ellington Big Band, 7 p.m. Sat., $15; Sheraton Hotel and Suites Grand Ballroom, 5151 E. Grant Road, Tucson, 520-514-0935. March 5, Faculty Jazz Night: Kelland Thomas, Moisés Paiewonsky, Jeff Haskell, Jay Rees, Robin Horn, 7:30 p.m. Mon., $9, $7, $5, UA Crowder Hall, 1017 N. Olive Ave., Tucson, 85721 Box Office: 520621-1162 arizona.tix.com March 6, Mesa Community College Concert Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, 7 p.m. Tues., donation, First Baptist Church, 7025 E. Osborn Rd, Scottsdale 85251, 480-945-6346, mccbands.com.
March 6, Jane Monheit-vocals, 7 p.m. Tues., $35, $45, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, themim.org March 6, UA Concert Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., free, UA Crowder Hall, 1017 N. Olive Ave., Tucson, 85721, MusiCall 520-621-2998, music.arizona.edu ** March 7, Greg Fishman and Judy Roberts: “RedHot Chicago Jazz” + Neal Seroka-guitar-bass guitar + guest vocalist Wayne Messmer (sings National Anthem for Chicago Cubs-Blackhawk games); 7:30 p.m. Wed., $24, $29-reserved, presented by Jazz in AZ and ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. March 8, Young Sounds of Arizona, 9:30 a.m. coffee, 10:30 a.m. concert, free, reservations requested, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. March 9, Paquito D'Rivera + Brasil Guitar Duo, 7 and 9 p.m. Fri., $40, $45, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480478-6000, theMIM.org March 10, Bad Cactus Brass Band, 3-5 p.m. Sat., $15, Apache Junction Performing Arts Center, 2525 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction. March 10, three bands, 7 to 10 p.m.: Charles Lewis Trio (Lewis-keys, Sean Brogan-bass, Micah Hummel-drums + Shannon Wallacevocals @ 9 p.m.); Aebi-Coulson Trio (Sharon Aebi-keys, Rob Coulson-bass, Jimmy Nisticosax, Ken Taylor-tpt @ 8 p.m.); Lady B & The Boys (Barbara Eschbach-keys, Kenny Skyeflugelhorn, Bill Caddell-clarinet + guest Linda Cushma-vocals @ 7 p.m.), $10, Pranksters TooJester Room, 7919 E. Thomas Road, Scottsdale 85251, 480-518-2892. March 10, 'Bill Frisells Beautiful Dreamers w/ Eyvind Kang & Rudy Royston, 9 p.m. Sat., $25 & $30 + tax, Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix 85054, 480-585-5483, thecompoundgrill.com March 10, Blues Blast 2012 (presented by Phoenix Blues Society), 11 a.m., $20 at gate, Margaret Hance Park, 200 E. Moreland St., Phoenix: Sugar Ray & the Bluetones, Dave Riley & Bob Corritore, Sugar Thieves, Big Daddy D & the Dynamites, George Bowman and the ; Baddboyz Blues Band w/ Lucius Parr, Common Ground Blues Band, bluesblast.info/artists; March 9 pre-party with Janiva Magness, March 10 after-party celebrity jam hosted by Rocket 88s, both @ Rhythm Room 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix., 602-265-4842, info bluesblasttickets/info
March 10, Ingrid "Vismaya" Hagelberg: “An Eclectic Jazz and Cabaret Show" w/ Steve Sandner-piano, Harald Weinkum-bass, Adam Clark-drums, Gary Regina-saxophones; 7-8:20 p.m. Sat., $10, reservations: Towerpoint Resort, 4860 E. Main St., Mesa 85205, 480-854-8180. March 12, ASU Latin Jazz Band (director Dom Moio), 7:30 p.m. Mon., $5, Madcap Theater, 730 S. Mill Ave. Ste 101, Tempe, 480-634-5192. March 15, Ivan and Ian Neville's Dumpstafunk, 8 p.m. Thurs., $20, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit, west-end building), 480-585-5483, thecompoundgrill.com. March 15, Laurie Fagen-vocals, 4 to 6 p.m. Thurs., Chandler Farmer's Market, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 N. San Marcos Place (west side of Arizona Avenue, south of Chandler Blvd.), Chandler, 3-7 p.m. foods, arts&crafts. March 16, Heatwave (ASU Vocal Jazz Ensemble), 7:30 p.m. Fri., Le Jazz Hot Bistro @ Phoenix Boys Choir Great Hall, 1131 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix 85014. ** March 18, Sancocho (Latin sounds): Felix Sainz-bass-leader, Richie Oropeza-sax-flute, Tony Valenzuela-percussion, Robbie Carrillodrums, Marcos Crego-keys, Rebecca De La Torre-vocals, 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($15), Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480946-3004; info 480-994-0807. March 18, Laurie Fagen-vocals, Richard Palalaykeys, 2 p.m. Sun., King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, donation, info 480838-0477 March 20, Toots Thielemans-harmonica + Kenny Werner-piano, 7 p.m. Tues, $40, $45, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, theMIM.org March 20, Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robinpiano, Cleve Huff- drums, Jerry Donato-sax, 7 p.m. Tues., $10, BYOB, Westbrook Village Community "Lakes Rec Club," 19251 N. West Brook Village Parkway, produced by Jean Bayus, reservations to 623-572-9354. March 23, Nicole Pesce-piano, 7:30 p.m., $25 to $38 + fees, VIP $75 + fees main-floor seating/reception, Tempe Center for the Arts, Theater, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-3502822. March 24, LOUD Festival: Bad Cactus Brass Band, more, 2-6 p.m. Sat., free, Tempe History continued on next page
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Jazz Calendar continued from previous page Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, 480-3505100. March 24, “Welcome Back, Devon” (Devon Bridgewater w/ Nuance Strings & Brass, Nuance Trio & Friends), 4 p.m. Sat. (3:30 p.m. doors), $12 advance, $60 tables of 6, (tickets at devonbridgewater.com) $15 at door, optional $24 buffet after, info 602-487-5845, Skye Restaurant, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Drive, (south of Bell, east of 101), Peoria, 623-334-0010. March 24, Eliane Elias-piano-vocals, 7:30 p.m. Sat., $40, $35, $25, Tempe Center for the Arts, Theater, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-3502822, lakeshoremusic.org March 25, Dennnis Rowland + Str8p Band: "Parents Against Drugs" benefit, 1-7 p.m. Sun., $10 advance, $15 door, Chef Paul and other chefs, 910 Live @ 910 N. McClintock, Tempe, info 602 544 9529. March 25, Cats & Jammers (Cheryl Thurstonpiano, Roy Calhoun-drums, Joe Hopkinsclarinet, Rich Smith-bass + guest trombonists Glenn Back & Dave Richardson), 1-4 p.m. Sun., Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, Arizona Classic Jazz Society event, $10 members, $15 non-members, under 18 free, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org March 26, Mesa Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m. Mon., $8, scholarship fundraiser, 1/2-price with student ID, Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix 85014, 602-256-4842. March 27, MCC Combo Concert, noon Tues., free, Mesa Community College Band Room (MU-14), 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 85202. March 29, MCC Combo Concert + MCC Latin Jazz Band, noon Wed., free, Mesa Community College Band Room (MU-14), 1833 W. Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202. March 30-31, 13th Annual Chandler Jazz Festival, free, outdoors, 30 bands, 170 musicians: 4:45-9 p.m. Fri.: B3 Organ Night w/ Four Year Plan (Chris Pena), Energy Trio (Shea Marshall), Royce Murray Jazz Ensemble, Papa John DeFrancesco Jazz Ensemble; noon-9 p.m. Sat. main stage: Chandler Gilbert Community College Big Jazz Band, Scottsdale Community College Jazz Band, Jazz Militia (pro quintet); Weinkum's Waltz Warriers (leader Harald Weinkumbass), East Valley Yamaha Music School (+ Jeremy Siskind Trio), Jones Jazz Quintet (leader Warren Jones-bass), Raul Yanez and Zona Libre; 8 p.m.: Dominic Farinacci Quintet (from NYC, Farinacci-tpt, Kris Bowers-piano, Yasushi Nakamura-bass, Rodney Green-drums, Keita Ogawa-percussion); 3 p.m. Sat., “How Cool Is Jazz?” for children with Bart Salzman Quartet; New Orleans Music Stage in San Marcos Crowne Plaza Resort courtyard, presented by Arizona Classic Jazz Society, 1-7 p.m. Sat. (1
p.m. parasol walk), Sun City Stomperz, Original Wildcat Jass Band, 52nd Street Jazz Band + 6-8 p.m. Cliff Wright Quartet; restaurant bands: Joey Leyva and Orchestra Nueva, 7-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., El Zocalo; Vandal Hancock Duo, 5-9 p.m. Fri. La Stalla; Beth Lederman Trio, 9p.m.-midnight Fri., Vintage 95; Stan Sorenson Duo, 5-9 p.m. Sat., La Stalla; sidewalk bands led by Keith McNelley, Bobby Van Rooy, Buddy Apfel, Charles Crawford, Larry Munoz; info @ chandleraz.gov/jazz March 30-31, 3rd annual Highland High School Jazz Festival: concerts by John Fedchocktrombone, 7:30 p.m. Fri. concert ($20), $15); Joe Lovano-sax, 7:30 Sat. concert ($20, $15) w/ ASU Concert Jazz Band, ASU Jazz Faculty & high school festival all-star combo; 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, Highland High School, 4301 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert 85234, 480-813-0051, highlandjazz.com April 1, jazz @ Tempe Arts Festival: Margo Reed-11a.m., Delphine Cortez-1:15 p.m., Hope Morgan-3:15 p.m. w/ Jazz Alive (Joel Robin-keys, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff-drums), free, jazz stage on Seventh Street west of Mill Avenue (near the Wine Garden), Tempe. ** April 4, Jesse McGuire-trumpet + guest Sherry Roberson: “Satchmo”-Ella tribute (Jazz Appreciation Month Celebration), 7:30 p.m. Wed., $20, $25-reserved, presented by Jazz in AZ and ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. April 11, Wynton Marsalis-trumpet + Lewis Nash All-Stars (Nash-drums, Terrell Stafford-trumpet, Jimmy Greene-sax, Renee Rosnes-piano, Peter Washington-bass), 7 p.m. Wed., $250, $200, $150, benefit for Jazz in AZ & Musical Instrument Museum, reservations to 480-947-6119, 602-5252687, or @ jazzinaz.org; MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000.
April 14-15, Desert Ridge Jazz Festival: 2-10 p.m. Sat. April 14: Euge Groove & Peter White; RnR (Richard Elliot & Rick Braun); Mindi Abair, Jeff Golub & David Pack; Acoustic Alchemy and Four 80 East, Shilts, Matt Marshak & Marcus Anderson;11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. April 15: Dave Koz, Brian Simpson, Keiko Matsui, Marion Meadows, Jackiem Joyner, Nick Colionne & Cindy Bradley, Bobby Caldwell, Craig Chaquico; per day: $60, $85, $135, $260, $620; JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, Sage Court (outdoors), 5350 E. Marriott Drive (north of Loop 101, east of Tatum Blvd.), Phoenix, 602-244-8444, ** April 15, Fred Forney Quartet (Forney-trumpetflugelhorn, Nick Manson-keys, Dwight Kilianbass, Wes Anderson-drums), 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($15), Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004; info 480-994-0807. April 16, ASU Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m. Mon., free, 5th floor recital hall, ASU School of Music, Music Building, Mill Avenue and Apache Boulevard, Tempe, 480-965-5348. April 16, 13th Chandler-Gilbert Community College Jazz Night: Vocal Jazz, Combos, Big Band, 7 p.m. Mon., free, Arnette Scott Ward Performing Arts Center, 2626 E. Pecos Road, Chandler, info 480-732-7290. April 16, PVCC Big Bands Outdoor Concert, “Jazz Under the Stars,” 7 p.m. Mon., free, Paradise Valley Community College, Center for Performing Arts Amphitheater, 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix 85032, bring chair or blanket, info paradisevalley.edu/cpa/ or 602-787-7738 April 19, ASU Jazz Repertory Band (Jeff Libman, director), 7:30 p.m. Thurs., $5, Madcap Theater, 730 S. Mill Ave. Ste 101, Tempe, 480-634-5192.
April 12, Scottsdale Community College Jazz Orchestra + artist/composer JC Sanford, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., $10, $7 seniors-students, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale 85253, 480-596-2660.
April 20, Dennis Rowland + Arizona School for the Arts Orchestra, "Spring Fusion": 6 p.m. Fri. (gates open 5 p.m.), free, outdoors, carnival games, Arizona School for the Arts, 1410 N. Third St., Phoenix., 602-257-1444, goasa.org.
April 13, Conrad Herwig-trombone + Young Sounds of Arizona Big Band, 7:30 p.m. Fri., $15, $20, $25, Tempe Center for the Arts, Theater, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.com
April 20, The Roadrunners + Tucson Jazz Institute All Stars, 7 p.m. Fri, $20-general, $15member, $10- student/military, $25-at door, Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson 85704, 520-903-1265 or tucsonjazz.org
April 13, Rick Braun: Tucson Jazz Society Benefit, 7 p.m. Fri., Stillwell House and Garden, 134 S. Fifth Ave., Tucson, 520-623-9123, $100, tucsonjazz.org
April 21-22, 35th Paradise Valley Jazz Party: Quintette du Hot Club de France tribute: Brian Torff-bass, Aaron Weinstein-violin, Don VappieStan Sorenson-guitars; also, piano, Shelly Berg, Tamir Hendelman, Dave Frishberg, Michael Kocour, saxophones, Houston Person, Lew Tabackin, Don Menza; trumpets, Claudio Roditi , Marvin Stamm; trombones, Bill Watrous, Jay Ashby; guitar, Marty Ashby; bass, Dwayne Dolphin, Paul Keller, Ted
April 14-15, 29th Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival, free, noon-10 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun., localnational musicians + visual arts-crafts, food: downtown Glendale, Glendale and 58th Avenues, info 623-930-2299 or glendaleaz.com.
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JAZZ VENUES Compiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myers, psmyers1@cox.net (Bookings are subject to change; call to confirm) SCOTTSDALE-FOUNTAIN HILLS-PV All-American Sports Grill, 16872 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, 480-816-4625, music 8-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. including Bad Cactus Brass Band 8-11 p.m. Sat. March 31, no cover. American Legion Post #44, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-941-9053, Swingtime Jazz Quartet, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wed., food, dancing. Ascension Lutheran Church, 7100 N. Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley, 480-948-6050, Jazz Vespers (Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Richard Parrish-spoken word, Mario Barnabe-visuals), free, 7 p.m. Fri. March 16, April 20. Bobby's Restaurant & Jazz Lounge, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, 480-556-0770: various nightly. 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 + jammers, 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, thecompoundgrill.com: Thurs. March 15, Ivan and Ian Neville's Dumpstafunk, $20; Tues. March 27, Teri Tobin-vocals, $8; Wed. May 2, Stanley Jordan-guitar, $30. Eddie V's Prime Seafood, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road (Scottsdale Quarter), Scottsdale, 480-5388468, music nightly, including Bobby Hamilton Trio 610 p.m. Tues. March 6, 13, 20 and Thurs. March 1, 15, 22, also 7:30-11 p.m. Sat. March 10, 31; Joe Costello Jazz Experience, 6-10 p.m. Thurs. March 8. El Pedregal Marketplace, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale 85266, 480-488-1632, 1-4 p.m. Sun. series, free: jazz includes April 1, Khani Cole; April 15, Dominic Amato; April 29, Affinity. NEW Flight, 4252 N. Drinkwater Blvd.,Scottsdale, 480-717-6000, Joe Costello Trio, 5-9 p.m. Sun.; also Remedy, 8 p.m.-midnight March 3. Houston's, 6113 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-922-7775: Jerry Donato Band, 5:30-9 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Jazz in the Hills @ Holiday Inn/Fireside Room, 12800 N. Saguaro Blvd. (across from Octagon), Fountain Hills, $8 admission, reservations to 480816-9047 or 602-810-7447; info 480-688-9035-Susan Harding: March 2, Armand Boatman Trio + Joe Corral-flute, Dwight Kilian-bass,Wesley Andersondrums; March 9, Joe Garcia Quartet; March 16, Bill Moio-guitar, Dom Moio-drums, Todd Johnson-bass; March 23, Armand Boatman Trio + Jim Cooper-vibes;
March 30, Jack Radavich Trio (John Tendy-tenor saxNew York, Armand Boatman-keys, Dick Wellerdrums-Los Angeles); April 6, Dan Delaney Trio; April 13, Floote Prints (Mike Crotty-Joe Corral-flutes, Armand Boatman-keys, Tom Williams-bass, Dom Moio-drums); April 20, Eric Rasmussen Quartet; April 27, "Tribute to Cal Tjader" by Brett Reed Quintet + Joe Garcia-percussion. 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.midnight Thurs.; 9 p.m.-midnight March 10, Remedy (Jerry Rulon-guitar, Joe Costello-drums); 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jazz in AZ monthly parties: March 18, Sancocho (Brazilian-Puerto Rican): Felix Sainz-bassleader, Richie Oropeza-sax-flute, Tony Valenzuelapercussion, Robbie Carrillo-drums, Marcos Cregokeys, Rebecca De La Torre-vocals; April 15, Fred Forney Quartet (Forney-trumpet-flugelhorn, Nick Manson-keys, Dwight Kilian-bass, Wes Andersondrums; May 20, Delphine Cortez & Jazz Alive (Joel Robin-keys, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff-drums); open to public ($15), info 480-994-0807. Lon's at Hermosa Inn, 5532 E. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley, 602-955-7878, Larry Reed-pianovocals, Dennis Sexton-bass, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Sun brunch; Stan Sorenson-guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. on patio. Malee's Thai Bistro, 7131 E. Main St., Scottsdale, 480-947-6042: Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Robertskeys-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Mon. Mayo Clinic, 12400 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, 480301-8000, noon-1 p.m. Wed. free: March 14, Trio 380; March 28, Margo Reed; April 4, Vicki McDermitt; April 25, Nick Manson Trio; May 16, Delphine Cortez; May 30, Dwight Kilian-Russell Schmidt; June 27, Laurie Fagen; July 11, Beth Lederman; July 18, Nancy Gee; Aug. 1, Ron Jean; Aug. 8, Jan Sandwich; Aug. 22, Chris Stewart; Sept. 5, Nuance; Sept. 19, Kay Peper; Oct. 3, Vicki McDermitt; Oct. 31, Vismaya; Nov. 14, Margo Reed; Nov. 28, Pete Pancrazi; Dec. 19, Trio 380. Montelucia Resort-Mbar, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive @ Tatum, Paradise Valley, 480-627-3200, montelucia.com, 8-11 p.m. Fri.: Diana Lee-vocals Joe Costello Band, March 9; Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, Greg Fishman-sax, Joe Costello-drums, March 16; Sherry Petta-vocals, Johnny Carrasco-guitar, Joe Costello-drums, March 23; Renee Patrick-vcals, Johnny Carrasco-guitar, JoeCostello-drums, March 30; also Joe Costello and Remedy, 9 p.m.-midnight March 2,17, 31. March 30th 8PM Phoenician Resort-J&G Steakhouse (formerly Mary Elaine's), 6000 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale 85251, 480-941-8200, thephoenician.com: Dennis Rowlandvocals, Paul Sherman-piano, Felix Sainz-bass, 4:307:30 p.m. Thurs.
NEW Pranksters Too @ The Jester Room, 7919 E. Thomas Road (SW corner Hayden), Scottsdale 85251 480-518-2892: March 10, 3 bands: Charles Lewis Trio (Lewis-keys, Sean Brogan-bass, Micah Hummel-drums + Shannon Wallace-vocals @ 9 p.m.); Aebi-Coulson Trio (Sharon Aebi-keys, Rob Coulson-bass, Jimmy Nistico-sax @ 8 p.m.); Lady B & The Boys (Barbara Eschbach-keys, Kenny Skyeflugelhorn, Bill Caddell-clarinet @ 7 p.m.) + guest Linda Cushma-vocals; $10, Remington's, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-951-5101: 6-11 p.m. Tues., Danny Long-pianovocals, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, Tony Vacca-sax; 6-11 p.m. Wed., Judy Roberts-piano-vocals; 7-11 p.m. Thurs., Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, Margo Reed-vocals; 6-11 p.m. Fri., Danny Long-Judy Roberts (except March 16, Long and Neal Serokabass guitar); 6-11 p.m. Sat., Danny Long-Judy Roberts + Trish Dwyer; 4-6 p.m. Mon., Rags Allen, also 7-11 p.m. Rags + band; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thurs., Rags Allen-piano-vocals. Renegade Canteen, 9343 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 85260, 480-614-9400, renegadecanteen.com, “Renegade After Dark� 6-8 p.m. Fri., 7-10 p.m. Sat.; Sun. brunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: March 2-3, 9, 17, 23 Charles Bulla; March 4, 25, Alan DeQuina; March 1011, 16, 18, 24, 30, Ron Pearson; March 31, Richard and Isabel. Rhythm and Wine, 7605 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, SE corner of Miller, Scottsdale, 85255, 480-478-6999, Stan Sorenson-solo guitar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch. 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: March 1, Joe Hopkins Band; March 8, Rob Moore Group; March 15, Ben Schachter Trio; March 22, Fred Forney Quartet; March 29, LoveSong & Inner Journeys (Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Mario Barnabevisuals); April 5, closed; April 12,Michael Kocour + ASU students; April 19, Scottsdale Community College Jazz Ensemble w/Eric Rasmussen; April 26, Nick Manson Trio. NEW Saguaro Hotel, 4000 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale 85251, 480-308-1100Adam Clark Band (Raul Yanez-keys, Chris Finet-acoustic bass, Clarkdrums), 6-10 p.m. Sun., info drummerphoenix.com NEW Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, 5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, 480-948-2100, sanctuaryoncamelback.com, Alice Tatum Band, 7-10 p.m. Fri. through April. Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 10585 N. 100th St. (1/2 block south of Shea Blvd.), Scottsdale 85258, 79 p.m. Mon. March 5, April 2: jazz combo led by
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Jazz Venues continued from previous page Dave Friedman-tpt + Paul Wolin-tenor sax, Mark Young-alto sax, Joe Savard-trombone, Ned Kuvinenkeys, Gary Browning-vibes, Don Friedman-guitar, Todd Knowles-bass, Ken Fauland-drums, Ginni Alvey-vocals. 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 (Oden-pianovocals, Ray Carter-bass-vocals, Bob McKeondrums), 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. Winfield's Cafe @ First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, 7025 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, 480945-6346, winfieldscafe.com, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri., free, coffee-beverages-desserts on sale, jazz bands including: March 2, Jacob Lauxman-guitar, Mike Moynihan-sax, John Sims-bass, Micah Hummeldrums; March 9, Matt Williams-vibes; March 16, Mark Young's Jazz Poets; March 23, Fred Forney-tpt, Eric Bart-guitar, Warren Jones-bass, Gareth Price-drums; March 30, Bass & Face (Dwight Kilian-bass, Vicki McDermitt-vocals). PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY Birt's Bistro, 16752 N Greasewood St, Surprise, 623-584-0065, 5-6:30 March 21, Generation Gap. NEW Beauregard's Food Co., 16041 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria 85382, 623-533-3860: Generation Gap, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. NEW Baker's Daughter, 8847 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix 85021, 602-997-7850: Generation Gap, 7-10 p.m. Sat. March 10. Copper Blues, 50 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix (Cityscape), 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wed., Sugar Thieves, dance-Arizona Lindy Hop Society, info 602-717-2787, azlindy@gmail.com NEW Desert Ridge JW Marriott Resort, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix 85054, 480-293-5000, Alice Tatum Band, 6-10 p.m. Thurs. through April. NEW Duck and Decanter, 1651 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 85016, 602-274-5429, David Bernstein-guitar-vocals, Devon Bridgewatertrumpet-violin. 1-4 p.m. Sat. March 24 and Sun. April 1. Gaslight Inn, 5747 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale 85301, 623-934-5466: Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano, Cleve Huff-drums, 7-10 p.m. first Fri., 2drink minimum Hotel San Carlos (Ghost Lounge), 202 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 85004, 602-253-4121: Jeremy
Lappitt's Savoy Hop Cats swing band, dance lessons, 7:30 p.m. selective Mon., $8 cover includes lesson. Jazz for the Soul @ New Hope Covenant Church, 8217 W. Country Gables, Peoria 85381 (east of 101 between Thunderbird & Bell), 623-412-2234, free, 6-8 p.m. Sun. March 11, Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilianbass, Rob Moore-drums; April 1, Armand Boatmanpiano, Margo Reed-vocals. L'Amore Restaurant and Bar, 3159 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix 85016, 602-381-3159, LauRha Frankfort (sax-vocals-guitar), 6-9 p.m. Wed.; Sherry Vames-vocals, Santo Maglio-keys, 6-9 p.m. Tues. Los Compadres #1, 2350 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, 602-864-0258: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat.; March 17, Paul Lucas-guitar, David Valdivia-keys, Warren Jones-bass, Tim Downs-drums; April 14, Eric Bartguitar, David Valdivia-keys, Buddy Apfel-bass, Nicolas Abramowicz-drums; food. Los Compadres #2, 4414 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix., Phoenix, 602-265-1162: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat. March 3, Steve Means-clarinet-sax, Dick Curtisguitar David Valdivia-keys, Vic Kottner-bass, Terry Tully-drums; food. Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-258-0014: The Scorpion Decides, 9:30 p.m. Sun.; Running from Bears (Eric Rasmussen-alto, Adam Roberts-tenor, Jeff Libman-guitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums), or Jiggle (Bryon Ruth, Scott Zimmer, Ted Sistrunk, Wes Anderson); 9:30 p.m.-midnight some Mon., call for info; thelostleaf.org Luci's Healthy Marketplace, 1590 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix 85014, 602-773-1339: Delphine Cortez-Joel Robin-Cleve Huff + guests, 7:30-10 p.m. Sat., lucishealthymarketplace.com Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480515-6296: noon-1 p.m. Tues., free: March 13, Trio 380; March 27, Margo Reed; April 3, Vicki McDermitt; April 24, Nick Manson Trio; May 15, Delphine Cortez; May 29, Dwight Kilian-Russell Schmidt; June 26, Laurie Fagen; July 10, Beth Lederman; July 17, Nancy Gee; July 31, Ron Jean; Aug. 7, Jan Sandwich; Aug. 21, Chris Stewart; Sept. 4, Nuance; Sept. 18, Kay Peper; Oct. 2, Vicki McDermitt; Oct. 30, Vismaya; Nov. 13, Margo Reed; Nov. 27, Pete Pancrazi; Dec. 18, Trio 380. 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 Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-468-0700, Nicole Pesce-piano, Jeffrey Hattrick-vocals, 6-8 p.m. Sat. in lobby. Ruffino Italian Cuisine, 4902 E. Warner Road, Phoenix 85044; 480-893-8544: Dan Pinson-saxesflute-vocals, 7-10 pm first Sat. (March 2 etc.), ruffinoaz.com
Seasons 52, 2502 E. Camelback Road (east end Biltmore Fashion Park), Phoenix 85016, 602-8405252, some jazz, call for info. St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602200-8111, Dennis Rowland-vocals, Paul Shermankeys, Felix Sainz-bass. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch; stfrancisaz.com. Skye Restaurant, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Drive, (south of Bell, east of 101), Peoria, 623-3340010: March 24, “Welcome Back, Devon� (Devon Bridgewater w/ Nuance Strings and Brass, Nuance Trio & Friends), 4 p.m. Sat., 3:30 p.m. doors, $12 advance, $60 tables of 6, (tickets at devonbridgewater.com), $15 at door, optional $24 buffet after, info 602-487-5845. NEW Tasting Room, 28465 N. Vistancia Blvd. #103, Peoria 85383, 623-455-4100: Generation Gap, 6:309:30 p.m. Sat. March 17 & 31. EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-MesaApache Junction) Asia, 1236 E Baseline Road #102, Mesa 85204, 480892-0688 asiaaz.com, food: String Theory (Doug Arnold-guitar-vocals, Shawn Manske-bass-vocals), 6:30-9:30 p.m., first & third Fri. Dave's Electric Brew Pub, 502 S. College Ave. (at Fifth St.), Tempe 85281, 480-967-5353, daveselectricbrewpub.com, no cover, food: 7-9 p.m. Wed.: March 7, Nathan Hubbard Songbook Trio (Nathan Hubbard-vibes, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums); March 14, Michael Powers Group (Michael Powers-guitar, Selwyn Reams-bass, Greg Delfiner-drums); March 21, Renee Patrick Combo; March 28, Stu Siefer; presented by JAMN Jazz Productions, jamnjazzproductions.com, jamn_az@yahoo.com 480 966-0812. Down Under Wines & Bistro, 1422 W. Warner Road, Gilbert 85233, 480-545-4900, downunderwinebar.com, food: String Theory (Doug Arnold-guitar-vocals, Shawn Manske-bass-vocals), 710 p.m. second-fourth Sat. Fired Up Grill, 7131 E. Ray Road (formerly 56 East @ Casa Paloma Shopping Center, via I-10 & Ray Road), Chandler, 480-940-4040: jazz jam led by AebiCoulson Jazz Trio w/ Jimmy Nistico-sax, Perry Senndrums, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sun. Floridino's, 50 E. Guaaupe Rd. (NW corner Baseline), Gilbert, 480-539-1079, Ted Newmanguitar-vocals, Danny Shannon-bass, 6-8:30 p.m. Tues. Gold Bar Espresso, 3141 S. McClintock Drive, #6, Tempe, 480-839-3082, Jazz Alliance, 7:30-11 p.m. Fri & Sun., goldbarespresso.org. Kokopelli Winery and Bistro, 35 W. Boston St., Chandler, 480-792-6927, Stan Sorenson-guitar, 7-10 p.m. Fri. March 30.
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Jazz Venues continued from previous page La Stalla Cucina Rustica, 68 W. Buffalo St., Chandler, 480-855-9990, lastallacr.com, Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Beth Lederman-keyboard, 6-9 p.m. Sun., March 11; Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Frank Smith-keyboard, Sun., April 8; Vandal-Hancock Duo, Matt Vandal, Devon Hancock-jazz guitars, 6-9 p.m. Sun., March 25, April 22. 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-WINGILA (946-4452): 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Jazz Brunch through April: Joel Robin-Delphine Cortez, secondfourth Sun.; Bridget & The Aug, first-third Sun. Open Source Project, 1415 E University Drive, Tempe 85281, 480-406-3096, osptempe.com: 7-11 p.m. second Wed. (March 14), all-ages jam session led by Caleb Veazey-guitar, Branson Nejame-piano, Jerome Salazar-bass, Kevin Phillips-drums. 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. Pier D' Orleans, 61 E. University Dr., Mesa, 480844-7437, Cheryl's Mardi Gras Jazz Band (Cheryl Thurston-piano, Gary Church-cornet, Joe Hopkinsclarinet, Roy Calhoun-drums), 6-8 p.m. Sat., food. Pita Jungle Restaurant, 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-855-3232, jazz jam led by Pita Jungle Trio (Dave Ihlenfeld-piano, Pete Gitlin-guitar-bass, Andy Ziker-drums) 7-10 p.m. Thurs. Pizza Mart, 1329 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-962-4233, Cheryl's Cats and Jammers Band (Gary Churchcornet, Joe Hopkins-clarinet, Dick Obermiller-bass, Roy Calhoun-drums), 5-7:30 p.m. Wed. San Marcos Crowne Plaza Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480-812-0900, SanMarcosResort.com: AJ's Restaurant: Joe Hopkins Trio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch; 1912 Lounge: 6-9 p.m. Sat.: Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Pam Morita-keyboard, March 3 & 17; Lyn Jackson, vocals, March 10, April 14; Vandal-Hancock Duo (Matt Vandal, Devon Hancock-jazz guitars), March 24, April 28; Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Richard Palalay-keyboard, April 7. Studio Vino Wine Bar, 1825 E. Guadalupe, Suite 105, Tempe 85283, 480-897-1800, food: Vintage Flight (contemporary jazz duo, Jacob Lauxmanguitar, Michael Moynihan-sax), 6-9 p.m. alternate Wed. (March 7 etc.) Warren's Jazz Bistro, 1451 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 85295, 480-899-5299, Sunday brunch, 12:303:30 p.m. Sun., including March 25, Isabel-vocals, Beth Lederman-keys; also, Smooth Groove, 7:30 p.m. most Thurs., 8 p.m. most Fri.-Sat.
AROUND AZ FLAGSTAFF NEW Mia's Lounge, 26 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff 86001, 928-774-3315, 9 p.m.-midnight Tues. jam session led by Ron James. NEW Satchmo's Cajun Barbecue, 2320 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff, 928-774-7292, Jack Webb New Orleans Jazz Band, 5:30-8:30 p.m. first & third Wed. Wine Loft, 17 N. San Francisco St. #2A, Flagstaff 86001, 928-773-9463: ZAZU (Lake Aurich-Larry Czarnecki-guitars, Steve Douglas-bass), 8-11 p.m. third Tues. PAYSON Payson Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson: 2 p.m. Sun. March 11, jazz vocalist Nicole Pasternak (Connecticut), Lew Turano-piano, Chris Long-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums; April 1, Dr Jass & the Heartbeats (six-piece Dixieland band), $5 donation, info-rsvp 602-619-3355 or gerryreynolds@hotmail.com PRESCOTT NEW Prescott Steak House, 520 Miller Valley Road, Prescott, 928-445-4101, Mike Vax's Great American Jazz Band, New Orleans Jazz Sunday brunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 18 & April 29, $19.95, inforeservations, 928-445-4101; other info prescottjazz.com
Tlaquepaque First Friday Art Walk, Patio de las Campanas, 336 SR 179, Sedona, 928-282-4838, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums + keys, 4:30-7:30 p.m. April 6. TUCSON Bluefin Seafood Bistro, 7053 N. Oracle, Tucson 85704, 520-531-8500, 7-10 p.m. March 10, Roscoe's Art of Swing; March 17, John Ronstadt Duo; March 31, Mark Noethen Quartet. CafĂŠ PassĂŠ, 415 N. Fourth Ave., Tucson 85705, 520624-4411, Glen Gross Quartet (Gross-trumpetflugelhorn, John Einweck-keys, Lali Smith-vocals, Bud Davis-drums, Malik Alkabir-tenor sax.) 7-9:30 p.m. Wed. Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant, 198 W. Cushing St., Tucson 85701, 520-622-7984. Cushing Jazz Quartet (Jeff Lewis-sax, Ed Delucia-guitar, Rob Boone-piano, Jack Wood-bass), 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sat. Jasper, 6370 N. Campbell Ave. # 160, Tucson 85718, Birk's Works (Bud Davis-drums, Sam Hesstenor sax, Mark Rein'l-Bautista-bass, Stu Mellankeyboard, Scott Sherman-guitar, Lali Smith-vocals), March 3, 7-10 p.m. Kingfisher, 2564 East Grant Road; Tucson 85716, 520-323-7739: 9 p.m.-midnight; March 5, George Howard Duo; March 17, Nick Stanley-piano, March 19, George Howard Duo; March 27, George Howard Duo; March 31, Larry Redhouse-piano. La Cocina @ Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court Ave., Tucson 85701; Elephant Head: Shawn Kebler-guitar, Collin Shook-bass, Gil Rodriguez-drums, Wed, 6 & 7:30 p.m. Old Pueblo Grill, 60 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson 85711, Pete Swan Trio hosts jam session, 7-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
Prescott Resort & Conference Center-Eagles Nest Lounge, 1500 AZ Hwy 69, Prescott, 928-776-1666, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums + keys, bass 8-11 p.m. Sat., March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
Piazza Gavi, 5145 N. Kolb Rd.,Tucson 85750; 6-9 p.m. Sat., Tony Frank Trio
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YUMA
Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: Les Czimber-solo piano, 710 p.m. Thurs; Czimber + Sean Brogan-bass, 7-10 p.m. Fri-Sat.; Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 7-10 p.m. Tues.-Wed.
Village Jazz Series, sixth annual @ Yuma Palms Regional Center-Village Area, 1305 S. Yuma Palms Pkwy. Yuma 85365, 6-8 p.m. Thurs., free, bring seating: March 1, AZ Western College & Yuma High School jazz bands; March 8, High Society TrioDixieland band from San Diego; March 15, Pete Pancrazi Quartet; March 22, Peter Sprague + Bob Magnusson-bass; March 29, Yuma Big Band; April 5, Garrett Ortego Trio; April 12, Jason & Elle; April 19, High School Band Night (Cibola & Gila Ridge high schools); April 26, Yuma Jazz Company & Friends.
Desert Flour Bakery Bistro, 6646 State Route 179, Sedona, 928-284-4633, Rosemary Chavez-vocals + Steve Sandner-keys, 6-8:30 p.m. Thurs. March 8, 22; April 5, 19. Ken's Creekside, 251 SR 179, Sedona, 928-2821705, Rosemary Chavez-vocals + keys, 7-10 p.m. April 21. PJs Village Pub, 40 W. Cortez, Sedona, 928-2842250, Rosemary Chavez - vocals, Frankie Chavezdrums, Steve Sandner-keys, 6-9 p.m. Sun. March 11, 25, April 15, 29. Sedona Hilton (lounge), 90 Ridge Trail, Sedona 86351, Jim Hargis-piano, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wed.; Steve Sandner-piano, Sat.
OTHER SOURCES: Jazz in AZ, JazzinAZ.org, 480-994-0807 Tucson Jazz Society, tucsonjazzsociety.org, 520-903-1265 KJZZ, 91.5 fm radio, KJZZ.org 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 AZWeekly Magazine, azweeklymagazine.com, free
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13 Annual Chandler Jazz Festival March 30-31, 2012 By Bart Salzman
The 13th annual Chandler Jazz Festival will feature some of the finest worldwide touring musicians in the current jazz scene, as well as many of the greatest cats living right here in our valley. Two days, 12 venues, 30 bands, 170 jazz musicians, and all free! The festival takes over historic downtown Chandler on Friday and Saturday, March 30-31, from 4:45 to 9 p.m. Friday and noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, plus evening performances at restaurants. Friday night, the festival presents its first ever “B-3 Organ Night.” The Hammond B-3 organ is the instrument made famous by musical greats such as Ray Charles, Jimmie Smith and Joey DeFrancesco. On March 30, the B-3 will be swingin' with four of Arizona's finest jazz organ artists, Chris Pena (with the Four Year Plan) and Shea Marshall (with the Energy Trio), plus Royce Murray and Papa John DeFrancesco. The finale will feature all four organists on dual B-3s. The Saturday night headliner is New York's Dominick Farinacci and his band. Farinacci will play trumpet and flugelhorn (dominickfarinacci.com), with Kris Bowers on piano (krisbowersmusic.com), Yasushi Nakamura on bass (yasushinakamura.com), Rodney Green on drums and Keita Ogawa
on percussion (keitaogawa.com). Additional bands performing Saturday on the main stage include: Chandler Gilbert Community College Big Jazz Band; Scottsdale Community College Jazz Band; The Jazz Militia (new quintet of seasoned pros), Weinkum's Waltz Warriors (led by Harald Weinkum), East Valley Yamaha Music School (plus Jeremy Siskind Trio), The Jones Jazz Quintet (leader Warren Jones) and Raul Yanez and Zona Libre (new Latinjazz septet premiering at the fest). Sidewalk Bands performing Saturday include bands led by Keith McKelley, Bobby Van Rooy, Buddy Apfel, Charles Crawford and Larry Munoz. Restaurant bands will include Joey Leyva and Orchestra Nueva, 7-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., El Zocalo; Vandal Hancock Duo, 5-9 p.m. Fri. La Stalla; Beth Lederman Trio, 9p.m.-midnight Fri., Vintage 95; Stan Sorenson Duo, 5-9 p.m. Sat., La Stalla. In addition, the New Orleans Music Stage is back again, presented by the Arizona Classic Jazz Society, located in the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort Fountain Courtyard. It will feature the Sun City Stomperz, Original Wildcat Jass Band and 52nd Street Jazz Band with continuous music from 12:15-6:15 p.m. on Saturday. A
fun tradition on Saturday will be the noon “parasol walk” led by jazz musicians for “secondline” strollers. Jazz in AZ's “How Dominick Farinacci Cool is Jazz?” program for children will be presented at 3 p.m. Saturday, all children in the audience receiving a jazz kazoo for a short lesson and then performing with Bart Salzman and his trio. Full schedule and information is available on www.Chandleraz.gov/jazz . The site also includes information about the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Hotel special room rates if you'd like to stay overnight and hang with the musicians. The festival is sponsored by the City of Chandler, the Chandler Republic, the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort, Jazz in Arizona, Arizona Classic Jazz Society, Chandler Arts Commission and East Valley Yamaha Music School. Thanks to all the sponsors who continue to support this free jazz festival for all to enjoy.
April 28, Wine, Women & Jazz: Beth Lederman's Novo Mundo (11th annual), 4-6:30 p.m. Sat., Arizona Culinary Institute, 10585 N. 116th St. (south off Shea Blvd.) Scottsdale, 602-863-9744, $55 ($65 at door), hors d'oeuvres, desserts, wine, proceeds benefit charities that assist underserved women and children at risk; azwp.org or http://www.razoo.com/story/11th-Annual-WineWomen-And-Jazz-Fundraiser
Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.com
Jazz Calendar, continued from page 12 Sistrunk; drums, Lewis Nash, Butch Miles, Roger Humphries; noon-4:30 p.m. and 7:30-11 p.m. Sat., noon-7 p.m. Sun.; $195 weekend badge, $55 and $95 per session; Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050; info @ paradisevalleyjazz.com or themim.org/performances-events/jazzparty, or call MIM 480-478-6000. April 22, Pieter Meijers-reeds (leader of High Sierra Jazz Band and Pieter Meijers Quartet), backed by 52nd Street Jazz Band, 1-4 p.m. Sun., Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, Arizona Classic Jazz Society event, $10 members, $15 non-members, under 18 free, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org April 24-25, Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos, 7 p.m., free, SCC, Room SC 164, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, 480-423-6723. April 24, ASU Latin Jazz Band and Concert Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Tues., $5, Madcap Theater, 730 S. Mill Ave. Ste 101, Tempe, 480-634-5192. April 27, Isaac Valenzuala and Neamen Lyles + Jay Soto-vocals-guitar, Ira King-drums, 7 p.m. Fri, $20general, $15-member, $10- student/military, $25-at door, Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Tucson 85704, 520-903-1265 or tucsonjzz.org
April 28, Clairdee-vocals, 7:30 p.m. Sat., $35, Tempe Center for the Arts, Lakeside, 700 W. Rio
Jazz in Arizona, Inc. P.O. Box 2913 Scottsdale, AZ 85252-2913 Address Service Requested
April 28, Esperanza Spalding-bass-vocals + 12piece band, 7 p.m. Sat., $50, $65, $95, $260, $620, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, Sage Court (outdoors), 5350 E. Marriott Drive (north of Loop 101, east of Tatum Blvd.), Phoenix, 602-244-8444. April 30, SCC Jazz Big Band & SCC Jazz Orchestra, 7 p.m., free, Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, 480-423-6723.