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 3 | March-April 2011
Greg Fishman revisits the genius of Getz at Kerr March 2 By Joel R. Goldenthal x he musical genius of Stan Getz will be celebrated once again in an extraordinary concert event, “Stan Getz Revisited” at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center on Wednesday, March 2nd at 7:30 p.m. The tribute is part of the “Jazz in Concert” series produced by Jazz in AZ and EVENT the ASU Kerr Cultural Center, and made possible by generous support from the Jazzbird Foundation. What makes this event extraordinary is that Greg Fishman is a leading authority on Getz. Greg's performance reflects an incomparable understanding of and reverence for Getz's music. Last season's
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Tickets: Available at the Kerr box office, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road or by phone at 480-596-2660 (no service fee); online at www.jazzinaz.org, and at the Kerr box office one hour prior to the performance. Tickets are $24 general admission, $29 reserved seating. Jazz in AZ members receive a $4 discount; under 21 years of age, $10 general admission tickets.
celebration of Getz concert was a huge hit, which prompted Jazz in AZ to present the theme again. “Due to the popularity of Getz's biggest hits, like 'Ipanema,' 'Desafinado' and so on, I feel that it's worth repeating some of the songs from last year's concert,” notes Fishman. “However, there will be some surprises this year, like Getz's 1957 arrangement of 'Detour Ahead' from his album with Oscar Peterson, and '500 Miles High,' which Stan commissioned Chick Corea to write for the 1972 album 'Captain Marvel.' In addition, I'm going to feature a few songs with just saxophone and piano, which was Stan's favorite format in his final year of performing (heard on his duo recordings with Kenny Barron),” Fishman explains. Fishman's affinity for Getz started when he was a teenager. “In 1980, when I was 13 years old, I heard the 1957 album 'Stan Getz and the Oscar Peterson Trio' for the first time. It had a profound effect on me. I was inspired to immediately get my horn and try to figure out his solos. That was the beginning of a long and rewarding journey (for me).” That journey included the transcription of more than 100 Getz
Greg Fishman solos, the publication of three transcription books by Hal Leonard, and a number of close encounters with the master. Continued on page 11
Dennis Rowland, Jesse McGuire & big band 'Jazz It Up for Literacy' March 27
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azz It Up For Literacy, a concert benefitting the non-profit “Arizona Literacy & Learning Center,” will feature vocalist Dennis Rowland, trumpeter Dr. Jesse McGuire and Clark Krueger's Extreme Decibel Big Band on Sunday, March 27, at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix. The event's honorary chairs, Lorene and Herb Ely, encourage others to join their personal commitment to education, literacy and support of those with learning disabilities. The event begins with a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. The concert will follow at 7:15 p.m. in Stage West. Admission is $50 for orchestra-loge-mezzanine seats and $40 for upper balcony seating. The Herberger is located at 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, info at 602-252-8497 or herbergertheater.org/jazz_it_literacy. Dennis Rowland, longtime Phoenix resident, award-winning musician and actor,
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toured with the Count Basie Orchestra from 1977-1984 and with Grover Washington Jr. He's also performed with the Ray Anthony Orchestra and Frank Foster's Loud Minority Band. Dennis released three albums for Concord Records and
is featured on the Playboy Jazz label along with recordings by Joe Sample, Frank Foster and the East-West European Jazz Orchestra. He performs throughout the world, including tours to London, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, Estonia and Russia. Dr. Jesse McGuire, a Phoenix resident, author, musician and actor, has excelled in his professional and academic life, while overcoming a significant learning disability. Jesse was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 35, just prior to accepting an engagement at Lincoln Center with the jazz orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis. Despite tremendous challenges from the lack of an early diagnosis, Jesse developed personal strategies to succeed. He has since earned advanced degrees including doctor of ministry. He has toured the world and recorded with Marsalis, Tower of Power, James Brown, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and many others. He's also performed the National Anthem for Continued on page 16
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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: Dan Konzen, president; Dmitri Matheny, vice president; Susan Dwyer, treasurer; Grace Lalicata, secretary; and members: Beth Dore, Steve Douglas, Dennis Rowland, Kathleen Konzen, Larry Goldstein, Steve Conrad, Stu Siefer and Celeste Winters. x
Executive Director: Joel Robin Goldenthal (602) 750-7045 Assistant Director: Joan Leard (480) 947-6119 x
Jazz Notes Newsletter Editor: Joel R. Goldenthal Contributing writers: Patricia Myers, Joel Goldenthal Copy editor/Proofreader: Patricia Myers Design/Production: Goldenthal Creative Services x
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.
2011 seems to be a great year thus far. Many people are feeling uplifted and positive despite the challenges that 2009 and 2010 imposed. Jazz in Arizona feels the same way, and we are very excited about some of the announcements and changes that are pending for this year. We have a very supportive volunteer staff that often work without being recognized for all that they do for the organization. If you see them at one of the events or monthly party, be sure to thank them for what they do. We could not offer the concerts and parties that we do without their hard work and dedication to Jazz in Arizona. A quick reminder that April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and we are excited to celebrate this theme with two great shows. Our April party will be on the 10th with Bad Cactus Brass Band celebrating the roots of jazz (preceded by our annual meeting), and the April 6th Kerr concert with Arizona Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, a repertory band playing historically significant jazz works.
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Jazz Notes Deadlines: Dec.5 January-February issue; Feb.5 March-April issue; April 5 - May-June issue; June 5 July-August issue; August 5 September-October issue; October 5 NovemberDecember issue. x
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We are also kicking-off the Arizona Chapter of the Jazz Forward Coalition in April, which will make great strides in jazz awareness, education and communication both locally and nationally. We are always looking for passionate and motivated volunteers to serve on various committees or become ambassadors of Jazz in Arizona. If you are interested, please email Grace at grace.lalicata@jazzinaz.org. As always, take notice of our directors at the events who are wearing their gold/bronze name badges. This is part of our awareness campaign, so please approach these individuals and let them know how we are doing. We are interested in your comments. Until next time, we invite and encourage you to check out our 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
Arizona Commission on the Arts
The John Dawson Foundation Herb and Lorene Ely Scottsdale League for the Arts
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News from Out & About By Patricia Myers
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mail, Facebook and Twitter are increasingly popular methods of 21stcentury communication, but for those who still like sending and receiving “snail-mail,” the good news is that a new jazz stamp will be released on March 22. California artist Paul Rogers said he was inspired by cover art from vintage jazz record albums, many of which captured the music's improvisational quality while revealing its underlying structure. He created the art using ink on paper, then finished it digitally. The stamp features stylized letters of the word “Jazz” in white, set amid abstract figures in orange, black, grey, tan and white who are playing piano, saxophone, trumpet and upright bass. USPS art director Howard Paine said the stamp pays tribute to jazz, America's musical gift to the world, and to the musicians who play it in studios, clubs or concert halls, and on festival stages. The first jazzthemed U.S. stamp series was in 1994, honoring eight jazz and blues artists (Billie H o l i d a y, J i m m y Rushing, Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Mildred Bailey, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Robert Johnson; 29 cents). Also issued that year were separate stamps honoring pop stars Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Al Jolson, Ethel Waters and Ethel Merman, and soon after one for Dinah Washington. I still have a few uncirculated 32-cent stamps from the 1995 Legends of Jazz series, issued with along with a 12-track CD by Warner Bros. that included Phoenix native Lewis Nash playing drums on 10 of the tracks. Those honored that year were Louis Armstrong, Eubie Blake, John Coltrane, Erroll Garner, Coleman Hawkins, James P. Johnson, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Jelly Roll Morton and Charlie Parker. That series was followed in 2008 by a Latin jazz stamp. In 2002, France issued a group of jazz stamps and a folder containing a 12-track jazz CD of jazz musicians, most of them American but valued globally - - Ella Fitzgerald, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Stephane Grappelli (French) and Michel Petrucciani (French). This new U.S. issue is a “Forever” stamp that remains usable even if the price of postage increases. How perfect, since many of us believe that jazz is “forever music”! Jazz Buzzline: The greatest AZ-jazz opportunity of the year is the 34th annual
Paradise Valley Jazz Party, coming up April 1617. Don Z. Miller, one of the nine founders of Jazz in AZ in 1977, is presenting 18 renowned musicians to perform 16 hours of top-level music in ever-changing combos. I remember sitting in Don's living room 30-plus years ago with other jazz aficionados to discuss the possibility of such an event. It's an amazing production and an enormous amount of work, and Don went fullthrottle to make it happen, and he's still doing it! The party has reserved-seating at cabaret tables for an audience that is attentive and respectful. As much as I love the fun of outdoor festivals, this indoor-party experience is unparalleled for the quality and quantity of live jazz. I've attended every one of the past 33, as well as similar events in California and Florida. A major perq of the jazz party format is talking with musicians in the Green Room between sets. For more info, go to paradisevalleyjazz.com or call 480-948-7993. (See Calendar for details.) A reception at ASU's Kerr Cultural Center honored its addition to the National Register of Historic Places. The Feb. 3 event, the second night of the Divas concerts, featured a printed program and remarks by Colleen JenningsRoggensack, executive director of ASU Public Events and assistant vice president of Cultural Affairs. She lauded the three-year-long grassroots campaign aimed at preserving the two 50-year-old adobe buildings. The campaign gained more than 1,000 supporters around the state, and that activism resulted in assuring that the Kerr will continue as an arts and cultural center, as directed in the will of Louise Lincoln Kerr, who bequeathed it to ASU before her death in 1977. Five members of the Kerr-Lincoln families were present and honored at the event. The eight-member Reed Family joined Charles Lewis as inductees in the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in February. Mama Girley and her seven musical children - Tony, Lavergne, Margo, Michael, Francine, Mellody, Bucko - - were honored during the event at the Orpheum Theater in Phoenix. Margo and Michael performed and accepted the awards. Lewis was inducted in 2005, the first jazz musician to be honored among the many pop, rock, country and media stars. Trumpeter Jesse McGuire was a surprise guest with Arturo Sandoval in concert at the Del Webb Performing Arts Center in Wickenburg in February. All those super-high notes were sure to get the coyotes howling. Renewed hope for the value of jazz gained ground when bassist-vocalist Esperanza Spaulding was named “Best New Artist” at the Grammy Awards. She won in a category that included the ubiquitous Justin Bieber and fellow pop performers Drake, Florence + The Machine, and Mumford & Sons.
JAZZ NOTES Musicians' News: World-renowned and Arizona-based jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco performed with 89-year-old saxophonist Frank Wess for a week in February in Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Lincoln Center in New York City. Big John Cieslak's new CD features him playing clarinet and tenor sax during various decades, in a trio setting and with big bands in Chicago and Detroit. Some of the 13 tracks feature trumpeter Garry Schauer and drummer Steve Clark, also the late bassist Bob Graham and late pianist Clair Willey. Songs include “Angel Eyes,” “Embraceable You” and “Fly Me to the Moon.” The CD can be ordered by contacting Cieslak at 480-991-0589 or email bigjohnkwik@yahoo.com Margo Reed now has a third album, “The Many Facets of Margo Reed,” produced by her brother, Michael. It includes many tracks from her “Margo: Live” CD (now out of print) that was recorded in 2000 in concert with the Armand Boatman Trio at the Kerr Cultural Center, plus songs from her 1990 cassette album, “Margo.” The new CD is available at her gigs, which now includes the second Wednesday at Remington's with pianist Judy Roberts. Vocalist Vismaya (a k a Ingrid Hagelberg) has new CD, “Songs from My Red Suitcase.” The album is a collection of cabaret-style songs in English, French, Swedish and German, including “Autumn Leaves,” “Mack the Knife” and “La Vie en Rose,” plus several originals. CD release parties will be March 22 at the Compound Grill and March 27 at Kazimierz. Vocalist Sherry Roberson also has issued a new CD, available at her performances, which include Friday nights at DJ's Smokin' Rib Shack in Laveen. Vocalist Renee Patrick has been recording with pianist Judy Roberts for a CD scheduled for release in late March. The two perform Thursdays at Remington's and Mondays at Malee's on Main. Igor and the Jazz Cowboys continue to perform a full schedule around Arizona and out of state, including five events in March, and another April 16 at the Arcosanti Festival that will pay tribute to Stephane Grappelli with the quartet of Igor on bass, Ron Rutowski on fiddle, Billy Parker on mandolin and Big John Cieslak on reeds. Vocalist Khani Cole has a spring tour of Denmark and Germany before returning to perform at the Glendale Jazz and Blues Festival, April 11-12. The reopening of Vocė Ristorante and Lounge is still on hold. Drummer Tom Coulson is hosting a weekly 6-8 p.m. Thursday online jazz and blues radio show (radiophoenix.org), and Walt Richardson hosts a Saturday evening program at the same site. Earshots: Three recent jazz concerts were as satisfying as they were different from each other: Pianist Brad Mehldau's trio played from a diverse repertoire, from Cole Porter to Alice in Chains, in late January at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The music had multi-rhythm explorations, keeping the audience alert for everchanging variables. Mehldau's classical training Continued on page 15
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Dynamic duo of Judy Roberts and Neal Seroka reunite at March 20 JiA Party By Joel R. Goldenthal
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hose of us who have been long-time Judy Roberts fans have many fond memories of the magical music chemistry between the pianist-vocalist and one-of-a-kind electric bass-guitarist Neal Seroka. That magic will be recaptured when to the two are reunited in a duo performance at the March 20th Jazz in AZ party from 3 to 5 p.m. at Kazimierz World Wine Bar in Scottsdale. General public admission is $10; JiA member rates apply. “Neal Seroka and I met in Chicago in the '70s and started working Rush Street clubs,” says Judy, “Neal on his famous six-string Fender electric bass, me on vocals-piano-keyboards. The very first time I played Phoenix was with Neal, 1974 at the Playboy Club on Central. We loved Arizona, and vowed to come back. Neal was also playing guitar, and we formed a quartet that blended jazz, bebop and bossa. Neal's great ear for textures, and his funky, lyrical EVENT solos helped turn our recordings of songs like 'Señor Blues' into number-one hits. Our three albums for Inner City did well all over the world, and featured several of Neal's catchy compositions. “Neal and I have a unique musical bond, because while jazz is our first love, we are not jazz snobs, and we also enjoy other genres. By the way, we will be performing Phoenix musician Gary Church's composition, "I Always
Get Lucky with You," a country song, at the JiA party! We will also be playing a variety of songs and originals from our albums, as well as current favorites in jazz, bebop, bossa and, of course, The Great American Songbook. We are also planning a tribute to the late George Shearing and will probably perform a song or two from this project at the JiA party.” Judy had been the Valley's preeminent jazz snowbird since the early '70s, including a long association with Timothy's Restaurant in Phoenix from 1982 until 2000. Since moving to the Valley in 2008, Judy has established herself as a full-time player on the local scene, with Remington's as her home base. Judy comes from Chicago, where The Chicago Tribune awarded her the title "Chicago's Favorite Jazz Woman." However, she is recognized as a worldwide jazz star, thanks to the success of her international recordings and concert performances. From the Midwest to Singapore, Judy is 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
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singing, and her unique ability to communicate with her audience in a relaxed and intimate style. A multiple Grammy nominee, her 20-plus albums and CD releases include the "The Other World," whose hit single "Señor Blues" was number one on the jazz charts and in radio airplay; the album "Trio" with Ray Brown and Jeff Hamilton; the song "Twilight World," co-written with piano diva Marian McPartland (on whose NPR show "Piano Jazz" Judy has guested twice); and her international hit rendition of Dave Frishberg's "My Attorney Bernie." In addition to club and concert appearances, Judy performs at such jazz festivals as the North Sea Festival in Holland, Singapore Jazz Festival and Chicago Jazz Festival, and has been a regularly featured artist on the Joe Segal and Jazz Cruise Line jazz cruises, as well as at the Newport Beach and West Coast Jazz Parties. Count on this being one of the most effervescent Jazz in AZ parties of the year when Judy Roberts and Neal Seroka reunite for an unabashed musical romp. Come early for best seating!
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Fred Forney's AZ Jazz Masterworks Orchestra to swing at Kerr on April 6 By Joel R. Goldenthal
Eric Rasmussen, Bryan Ruth, Scott Zimmer, Paul Brewer; trumpets - Fred Forney, Dave Coolidge, Dennis Monce, Scott Yandell; trombones Steve McAllister, Bill Foy, Ryan Haines, Jeff Martin; rhythm - Armand Boatmanpiano, Tom Williams-bass, Dom Moio-drums. “The music is essentially swing, with a few modernisms. Also at this concert, I'll be premiering an epic arrangement of 'My Fred Forney Favorite Things' -- more than 300 bars of writing.” Born in Detroit, Mich., Fred began hey Came to Swing is the theme playing trumpet in third grade, later for a concert of music by Count moving to Arizona in 1973 and earning a Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny bachelor's degree in music education Goodman and new originals and from the University of Arizona and a arrangements by Fred Forney when the master's degree in trumpet performance Arizona Jazz Masterworks Orchestra from Arizona State University. He has performs at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center become one of the most in demand on April 6. The event is part of the Jazz in freelance trumpeters in the Phoenix AZ-Kerr “Jazz in Concert” series, made metropolitan area and first-call lead possible with generous support from the trumpet player for star acts such has Jazzbird Foundation. It's also a fitting Johnny Mathis, David Foster, Tony presentation in celebration of “Jazz Bennett, Diana Ross, Al Jarreau and Appreciation Month.” many others. Fred also plays lead trumpet “The mission of the
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Arizona Jazz Masterworks Orchestra is to preserve, present, promote and perpetuate the rich heritage of jazz music in an all-inclusive manner. . . by nurturing an appreciation and respect for the intelligence, sophistication and scholarship of this ever-evolving art form,” says Forney, founder and artistic director of Arizona Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. “I approach this as a repertory band, like Wynton Marsalis' Lincoln Center band; we play historically significant music from the history of America. "I write for this band in a unique way, not in terms of fundamentals of orchestration, but, more importantly, the music is written specifically for the musicians playing on this band,” Forney explains. “The Arizona Jazz Masterworks Orchestra is an organization of the finest musicians and the most accomplished jazz soloists in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.” The members are: saxes - Hugh Lovelady,
for touring Broadway shows from New York, such as “42nd Street,” “Wicked,” EVENT “The Producers,” “All Shook Up” and virtually every tour that comes into Phoenix. Fred has also been a salaried musician with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and Phoenix Symphony Orchestras. While Forney may incorporate a few “modernisms” into his arrangements for the AJMO, he clearly holds to a fundamental value of Irving Mills' business plan for the Duke Ellington Orchestra, which was to hold Duke apart from the fads of the swing era. This value certainly contributed to Duke's creativity and uniqueness, as it does to Forney's AJMO. Don't miss this worthy performance in homage to America's greatest cultural achievement: jazz. (For more information, go to www.fredforney.com/ajmo.php.) Tickets: $24 general admission, $29 reserved seats; available at the Kerr box office, 480-596-2660. (Note: no service fee on tickets purchased by phone or in person at the box office), and online at jazzinaz.org. Jazz in AZ members may take advantage of a $4 per seat discount.
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March 7 John Stowell-guitar March 21 Andy Margolis-piano March 28 Barb Catlin-piano
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Bad Cactus Brass Band celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month at April 10 JiA party By Joel R. Goldenthal
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pril is Jazz History Month, and to celebrate the roots of jazz, Jazz in AZ is presenting Bad Cactus Brass Band, Phoenix's second line band, at its April th 10 party at Kazimierz. The party takes place from 3-5 p.m. and will be preceded by the Jazz in AZ Annual Meeting at 2:15. All Jazz in AZ members are encouraged to attend. The Jazz in AZ Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented during the EVENT party and the winner of the Jazz in AZ Big Apple Raffle will be announced at 5 p.m. Bad Cactus Brass Band burst onto the Phoenix scene in 2009, and the combo's distinctive “take” on New Orleans jazz and funk quickly became a prominent voice in the Valley. The band's joyful energy and second-line traditions have graced many of the area's biggest festivals, parties, concerts and events, and featured on radio and television. They are one of the Phoenix area's busiest performing groups and, together with the Downtown Phoenix Partnership, Bad Cactus has organized the Downtown Phoenix Mardi Gras Parade and festival which takes place on March 4, 2011.
“Congo Square in New Orleans was the only place in the colonial U.S. that black slaves were allowed to congregate, play drums, and dance openly,” explains Benjie Messer, the band's founder and leader. “More
than anywhere else in the U.S., New Orleans was a place where African heritage and culture survived. It was the birthplace of jazz, and it has remained a center of AfricanAmerican cultural life. The music of the marching bands that would follow the first line of officials in New Orleans parades became known as 'second line', and their 'jazzing up' of European marches and dirges, together with ragtime, are the first shoots of jazz that later led to Dixieland, swing and the whole history of jazz to come.
“Bad Cactus Brass Band mixes early jazz standards with Dixieland, gospel, swing, funky new street beats and pop songs, all using the traditional instrumentation of marching drums, sousaphone, trumpets, saxophones and trombones,” Benjie concludes. The full Bad Cactus parade band will be performing at the JiA party on April 10: Kevin Tangney and Steve Limpert on trumpets, Elliot Ventimiglia and Bryan Geraci on saxophones, Jon Dhuse and Benjie Messer on trombones, James Williams on sousaphone, and Wes Anderson and Jesse Yarbrough on marching drums. Bad Cactus Brass Band has released two albums, "Arizona Mardi Gras" and "Christmas Cactus,” and is at work on an album of original material. Don't miss this exciting jazz party and opportunity to participate in Jazz in AZ through the Annual Meeting and Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony. Kazimierz is located at 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, A hip grazing menu, extensive wine list and full bar are available. The public is welcome. Party admission is $10; JiA membership rates apply.
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12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Ste 1, Fountain Hills 85268 (north on Saguaro off Shea Blvd., turn right in plaza beside lake)
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Performance Schedule
March 10 – John Stowell and the Moio Brothers x
March 17 – Dmitri Matheny performs "The Caliche Code" x
March 24 – Eric Rasmussen + Young Sounds Combos x
March 31 – Joe Hopkins & 52nd Street Band x
April 7 – Mike Crotty performs music of Eddie Harris x
April 14 – Rachel Eckroth
Special Event: JITH Anniversary Party: 4-6 p.m. Sun. March 6, $10 donation Garcia & Friends (Armand Boatman, Thomas Williams, Dom Moio) 2nd set: Armand Boatman Trio featuring Margo Reed 1st set: Joe
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then resuming Fridays 7:30-9:30 p.m.: March 11 - John Stowell with Moio Brothers March 18 - Fred Forney Quartet March 25 - Floote Prints
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Mike Crotty, Joe Corral, Armand Boatman, Thomas Williams, Dom Moio
April 21 – Andrew Gross
April 1 - Jack Radavich Quartet w/ Joe Magnarelli-trumpet (Vanguard Orchestra, NYC) April 8 - Nick Manson-Mike Crotty Quartet April 15 - Barb Catlin Combo April 22 - Ted Sistrunk Quartet April 29 - Armand Boatman Jazz Quartet (Dom Moio, Bill Moio, Thomas Williams)
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April 28 – Mike Crotty and Deater O'Neill
4425 North Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale (½ mile east of Hayden, just south of Camelback)
Admission is FREE. $5 donations enthusiastically accepted to help pay for our wonderful musicians!
For more information, call 480-816-8806.
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(weekly thru May 22), El Pedregal Marketplace, 4505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85266, 480-488-1072:
JAZZ CALENDAR Compiled by Patricia Myers, email: psmyers1@cox.net. (Bookings subject to change. Call venues to confirm.) March 1, Freddy Cole-vocals, 7:30 p.m. Tues., $30, reservations required, Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-5855483. March 1, ASU Concert Jazz Band and Jazz Repertory Band + Heat Wave Vocal Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Tues., $5, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. March 2, “Stan Getz Revisited”: Greg Fishman + Judy Roberts-piano, Scott Black-bass, Pete Swan-drums, Jazz in AZ annual series, 7:30 p.m. Wed., $24, $29, $10 for 21 and younger; ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. March 2, Bad Cactus Brass Band: Mardi Gras Dance, time TBA, Sun Village Community, 17300 N. Sun Village Pkwy, Surprise 85374, 623-584-6904. March 3, Bad Cactus Brass Band, “Out to Lunch” series, 12:30-1:30 p.m., free, Mesa Arts Center, outdoors, One E. Main St. , Mesa, 480-644-6500. March 3, Glendale Community College Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., free, GCC MU2-Room 151, 6000 W. Olive Ave., Glendale, info 623-845-3725 (Dave Schmidt) March 4, Downtown Phoenix Mardi Gras paradefestival:Bad Cactus Brass Band, also performing: Joe Hopkins' 52nd St. Band, Tucson's Big Zona Brass Band, Grupo Liberdade (samba ensemble), Sparky's Sliders (ASU brass band), more; Heritage Square, 6 p.m.midnight, March 4-6, Jazz, Wine, Blues and Barrel Tasting Festival, Kokopelli Winery, 35 W. Boston St., Chandler. March 5, Joe Costello Jazz Experience, (Costellodrums, Adam Armijo-guitar, Scott Miner-bass, Ted Belledin-sax) 5-6 p.m. Sat., Taste Glendale Culinary Festival, Murphy Park, 58th Ave. and Glendale Ave., Glendale, tasteglendale.com, info 480-628-1611. March 5-6, “Stompin' at the Savoy”: A Tribute to Swing (Puma Jazz Ensemble, dancers, video), 7:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., scholarship benefit concert + silent auction, $20, $15 seniors/staff, $10 students, Paradise Valley Community College, 34th St. and Union Hills, Phoenix, 602-787-7738. March 5, “Melrose on 7th Avenue Street Fair, Art-Walk and Music”: Steve Means-clarinet Dick Curtis-guitar, David Valdivia-keys, Vic Kottner-bass, Terry Tully-drums, 11:30 am-2 pm Sat. , free, sponsored by Los Compadres @ 4414 N, Seventh Ave., Phoenix, info 602-864-0258. March 5, Igor and Friends, 2 p.m. Sat., Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 3001 E. Frontage Road (I-19 exit 48), Amado, AZ, 520- 398-9191, $10. March 5-10, Arizona Jazz Week (in Tucson): Arizona Symphony Orchestra + Faculty Jazz Artists, “Concerto for Jazz Band and Orchestra by Jeff Haskell, 7:30 p.m. Sat. March 5, $9, $7, $5; Quite a Night O'Dixie, Olive Street Stompers & The Original Wildcat Jass Band, 7:30 p.m. Sun. March 6, $9, $7, $5; Faculty Jazz Night w/ Kelland Thomas, Moisés Paiewonsky, Jeff Haskell, Jay Rees, Robin Horn, 7:30 p.m. Mon. March 7, , $9, $7, $5; UA Concert Jazz Band 7:30 p.m. Tues. March 8, free; UA Studio Jazz Ensemble featuring Bobby Shew-trumpet, 7:30 p.m. Wed. March 9, $9, $7, $5; John Denman Memorial Concert, "Remembering Artie," featuring Ron Hockett-clarinet + Jeff Haskell Trio, 7:30 p.m.
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Thurs, March 10, $9, $7, $5; all events in Crowder Hall, University of Arizona School of Music. March 6, Sunday A'Fair: Nicole Pesce & Friends, noon1:30 p.m.; Briza Brazil, 2-4 p.m. Sun., free, lawn seating, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Mall, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org March 6, Ray Templin and Rob Wright, 3 pm. Sun., $15, $20, Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660, presented by the Arizona Classic Jazz Society, info 480-620-3941. March 6, Jazz in the Hills Anniversary-Fundraiser, 4-6 p.m. Sun., $10 donation: 1st set: Joe Garcia & Friends (Armand Boatman, Thomas Williams, Dom Moio), 2nd set: Armand Boatman Trio featuring Margo Reed, Octagon Café, 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Ste 1, Fountain Hills 85268 (north on Saguaro Drive from Shea Blvd. to El Lago Drive traffic light, turn right into plaza beside lake), 480-816-8806 food, beverages on sale. March 6, Sonoran Serenade Big Band, 1-4 p.m. Sun., free, during Spring Festival @ St. James Catholic Church, 19640 N. 35th Ave., Glendale 85308, 623-581-0707. March 6, Rags Allen Trio, 6 p.m. Sun., Union Hills Country Club, 9860 W. Lindgren Ave., Sun City, open to public, $10, 623-974-5888, produced by Jean Bayus. March 7, Glendale Community College Big Bands, 7:30 p.m. Mon., free, GCC Performing Arts Center, 6000 W. Olive Ave., Glendale, info: 623-845-3725 (Dave Schmidt).
March 13, Billy Mitchell-piano w/ Steve Douglas-bass, Kevin McQuaid-drums, Yu Ooka-guitar + Yuko Mabuchi-piano, Steve Sandner-keyboards, 1-3 p.m. Sun., $15, $20, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Hwy 179 between Chapel & Back O' Beyond Roads, Sedona, 928282-7366, episcopalnet.org/DBS/Sedona/Jazz March 14, Igor's Jazz Cowboys Quartet, 3 p.m. Mon., $15, Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown Road, Glendale, 480-926-5547. March 15, Igor's Jazz Cowboys Quartet, Fiesta Fountains, 1314 S. Longmore, Mesa, 480- 926.5547, $17, $19. March 15, Igor's Jazz Cowboys Quartet, 3 p.m., Paramount Theater, 420 N. Florence, Casa Grande, $17, $19. March 18, Frank Sinatra Jr. + 20-piece band, 7:30 p.m. Sat., $46. $58, $64, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler 85225, 480-782-2680, ChandlerCenter.org March 19, Regina Carter-jazz violin, 8 p.m. Fri., $25, $35, $40, Tempe Center for the Arts, Main Theater, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.org March 19, Big Band Dance-USO Show, 5:30 p.m. entertainment-costume contest, 7:30-11 p.m., Sun Lakes Big Band, $35 advance, $40 at door (doors open 4:30 p.m.), Falcon Field Airport, Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing, 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa 85215,480924-1940 or bigbanddance.com March 20, Judy Roberts-Neal Seroka Reunion, Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($10), 3-5 p.m. Sun., Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004; info 480-994-0807.
March 8, Mesa Community College Jazz Ensembles + John Stowell (Mesa Jazz Orchestra, MCC Jazz Ensemble, Barb Catlin & MCC Faculty), 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, 480-5855483.barbcatlin@gmail.com
March 20, Tommy Holloway-vocals, 1-4 p.m. Sun., free, outdoors, Spring Wine & Jazz Festival (weekly thru May 22), El Pedregal Marketplace, 4505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85266, 480-488-1072.
March 8, Gerald Clayton's Blue Note Cabaret Trio, $25,7:30 p.m. Tues., Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
March 20, Laura Hull-vocalist (director of New Jersey Jazz Society) + Stan Sorenson-guitar, Ted Sistrunkbass., 9 p.m.-midnight Sun., Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004.
March 11-13, Scottsdale Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., $7, $5 for students, free for members, free for children 15 & younger outdoors, jazz includes: noon-1:30 p.m. Sun. March 13,Jan Sandwich Quartet (Sandwich-vocals, Beth Ledermankeys, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Dom Moio-drums), Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleartsfestival.org.
March 20, Igor's Jazz Cowboys, 1 pm bass workshop, 3 pm Gospel Shapenote Singalong, 4:30 pm concert, free, Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, 602315-1525:
March 12, Mike Vax Quintet, 7 p.m. Sat., “Jazz at the J” series, Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 203, Scottsdale 85254, 480-4837121, vosjcc.org March 12, Yellowjackets, 6 and 8 p.m. Sat., $40 and $45, 20% discount for JiA members, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, themim.org or 480-478-6001. March 13, Armand Boatman Trio + Joe Corral-flute (Boatman-piano, Dom Moio-drums, Dwight Kilianbass), 6-8 p.m. Sun., free, Jazz for the Soul @ New Hope Covenant Church, 8217 W. Country Gables, Peoria (east of 101 between Thunderbird & Bell), 623-412-2234. March 13, Nicole Pescre-piano, Adam Clark-drums, 1-4 p.m. Sun., free, outdoors, Spring Wine & Jazz Festival
March 22, Vismaya CD release party (Vismaya-vocals, Mark DeCozio-keys, Mike King-bass, Alan Ames-violin, Adam Clark-drums), 7-10 p.m. Tues., Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483. March 25-27, Tempe Arts Festival, along Mill Avenue, Tempe, 10 am-dusk, free, Jazz Stage: vocalists + Jazz Alive (Joel Robin-piano, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff drums), Fri.: 11 am Nancy Gee, 1 pm Sherry Roberson, 3 pm Bridget Maynes; Sat.: 11 am Vicki McDermitt, 1 pm Dennis Rowland, 3 pm Hope Morgan; Sun.: 11 am Delphine Cortez, 1 pm Margo Reed, 3 pm Blaise Lantana. March 27, Dennis Rowland, Jesse McGuire, Clark Krueger's Extreme Decibel Big Band: “Jazz It Up for Literacy,” 5:30 p.m. cocktails-hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, 7:15 p.m. concert, $50 orchestra-loge-mezzanine, $40 upper balcony, benefit for Arizona Literacy & Learning Center, Herb & Lorene Ely-honorary chairmen, Herberger
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12th annual Chandler Jazz Festival is April 1-2 By Bart Salzman he 12th annual Chandler Jazz Festival, one of Arizona's most exciting and largest jazz festivals, takes over Historic Downtown Chandler on Friday and Saturday, April 1-2, presenting some of the finest worldwide touring musicians on the current jazz scene, as well as many of the greatest cats living right here in our valley. Two days, 13 venues, 33 bands, 170 jazz musicians, and all free!
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Headliners: This year's headliners represent some of the top Latin-style bands touring today. Friday night features Azucar, a band consisting of leading Cuban, Cuban-American and Puerto Rican musicians living right here in Phoenix. With three percussionists, they are sure to get the crowd in a festive mood for the rest of the event. On Saturday night, don't miss Gabriel Alegria's Afro-Peruvian Sextet led by the virtuoso trumpeter from Peru who attended and received a doctorate in performance from USC. The band received a grant from a Peruvian foundation to bring his all Peruvian band to tour the U.S. They will
perform originals as well as jazz standards, but with a very unique Peruvian twist, sure to excite the audience. Check out the web site at www.gabrielalegria.com.
Gabriel Alegria's Afro-Peruvian Sextet Additional Bands: Friday night: Papa John DeFrancesco Quartet, Fred Forney Quintet, Jeff Jones and Mosaic (Jones-reeds, MarcusWeedenbass, Emerson Laffey-drums, Jesse Parker-
percussion). Saturday starting at noon: Chandler Gilbert Community College Big Jazz Band, Young Sounds Big Band, Mike Vax Quintet (Vax-trumpet, Tony Vacca-sax, Joel Robinpiano, Ted Sis trunk,-bass, Cleve Huffdrums), East Valley Yamaha Music School presentation featuring Jeremy Siskink Trio from Los Angeles (jeremysiskind.com) along with the best of the school's young jazz piano students; Jack Radavich Quartet + Joe Magnarelli (Magnarelli-New York trumpeter with Vanguard Orchestra, Radavich-bass, Nick Manson-piano, Jim Nistico-sax, Dick Weller-drums); Pete Pancrazi Quartet. A special guest band, Higher Ground Brass Band from Fort Huachuca, AZ, is a six-piece highenergy New Orleans style brass band, complete with a dancing sousaphonist. The musicians are part of the 36th Army Band Operations that tour the country, and will perform on the main stage both Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. New Orleans Music Stage: Back again this year, presented by the Arizona Classic Jazz Continued on page 11
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CALENDAR, continued from page 8 Theatre Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix 85004, info at 602-252-8497 or herbergertheater.org/jazz_it_literacy March 27, Mike Vax, Arizona Classic Jazz Society, 1-4 p.m. Sun., Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Chandler, $10 members, $15 nonmembers, under 18 free, 480-620-3941 or azclassicjazz.org March 27, Sunday A'Fair: Cold Shott and Hurricane Horns, noon-1:30 p.m.; Desert Gumbo-R&B-blues, 2-4 p.m. Sun., free, lawn seating, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Mall, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org March 27, Vismaya's “Songs from My Red Suitcase” (Vismaya-vocals, Dave Henning-keys, Mike King-bass, Alan Ames-violin, Adam Clark-drums) , 8:30-11:30 p.m. Sun., $5, Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480-946-3004
March - April 2011 March 28, ASU Latin Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., Evelyn Smith Music Theatre, ASU Tempe campus. March 31, Manhattan Transfer, 8 p.m. Thurs., Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, presented by Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org April 1-2, Chandler Jazz Festival, 4:30-9:30 p.m. Fri., noon-9:30 p.m. Sat., free, A.J. Chandler Park & downtown Chandler business venues + crafts, food, beer-wine garden, info chandleraz.gov/jazz: Fri.: Main Stage: 4:455:30, Papa John DeFrancesco Jazz Ensemble (DeFrancesco-organ, Joe Costello-drums, Ralph Carrasco-guitar, Paul Anderson-sax); 5:45-6:30, Fred Forney Quintet (Nick Manson, Andrew Gross, Dom Moio, Dwight Kilian); 6:45-7:30, Higher Ground Brass Band; 89:15, Azucar; Crown Plaza San Marcos Courtyard, 6-8, Jeff Jones and Mosaic; Sat.: Main Stage: noon-12:45, Chandler Gilbert Community College Band; 1-1:45, Young Sounds of Arizona; 2-2:45, Higher Ground Brass Band; 3-
JAZZ NOTES 3:15, How Cool Is Jazz, interactive session with Kazooz for Kids presented by Jazz in AZ; 3:15-4, Mike Vax Quintet; 4:15-5:30, East Valley Yamaha Music School presents Jeremy Siskind Trio; 5:45-6:30, Jack Radavich Quartet plus Joe Magnarelli-tpt; 6:45-7:30, Pete Pancrazi Quartet; 8-9:15, Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet; Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort Fountain Courtyard: New Orleans Music Stage presented by Arizona Jazz Society: 1-1:50, Sun City Stomperz; 2-2:50, 52nd Street Jazz Band; 3-3:50, Original Wildcat Jass Band; 4-4:50, Sun City Stomperz; 5-5:50, 52nd Street Jazz Band; 6-6:50, Original Wildcat Jass Band; Sidewalk bands Sat. afternoon: Alex Pinto Trio, Joe Costello Jazz Experience, Bobby's Jazz Ensemble, Jim Banister Trio; plus bands on sidewalks and in several restaurants, including 1-4 p.m. Sat., Joe Costello Jazz Experience (Costello-drums, Jason Brown-guitar, Adam Roberts-sax, Shea Marshall-keys) in front of DiSciacca, 81 W. Boston St., 480-855-9888. April 1, Ramsey Lewis Trio, 8 p.m. Fri., $49, $59, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org. April 1, Selections from George and Ira Gershwin's “Porgy and Bess,” Arizona Chamber Orchestra + guests, 7 p.m. Fri., $30, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, themim.org or 480-478-6001. April 3, Sunday A'Fair: Larry Redhouse Jazz Trio, noon1:30 p.m. Sun., free, lawn seating, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Mall, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org April 3, Ted Goddard Quartet (Goddard-Neal Serokaguitars, Jack Radavich-bass, Tim Downs-drums), 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sun., donation admission, Inclusion Coffeehouse @ Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, info 623-933-7202. April 3, Margo Reed + Joel Robin Trio, 6 pm Sun., $10, Union Hills Country Club, 9860 W. Lindgren Ave. Sun City, now open to public 623-974-5888, produced by Jean Bayus. April 3, Eric Miller-guitar-voice, Robin Miller-guitarvoice, Susannah Martin-vocals-percussion; Patrick Ki, guitar-voice,7-9 p.m. Sun., $15, Sedona Creative Life Center, 333 Schnebly Hill Road, Sedona, 928-282-9300. April 5, Rags Allen Trio, 1:30 pm Tues., $8, Sun Grove Resort Village, 10134 W. Mohawk Lane, Peoria, 623-5729354, produced by Jean Bayus. April 5, Laurie Fagen-vocals, Frank Smith-keys, noon-1 p.m. Tues., Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, free. April 6, Laurie Fagen-vocals, Frank Smith-keys, noon-1 p.m. Wed., Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, free April 6, Fred Forney & Arizona Jazz Masterworks Orchestra: “They Came to Swing!” celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), Jazz in AZ annual series, 7:30 p.m. Wed., $24, $29, $10 for 21 and younger; ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480596-2660. April 9-10, JW Desert Ridge Jazz Festival. 2-10 p.m.Sat.: Richard Elliot & Norman Brown, Jonathan Butler, Eric Darius & Maysa; Euge Groove, Mindi Abair, Turning Point; 2-8 p.m. Sun.:Guitars & Saxes with Jeff Golub, Gerald Albright & Kirk Whalum, Gentlemen of the Night with Marion Meadows, Michael Lington & Warrant Hill; Nick Colionne, Steve Cole, Jeff Kashiwa & Jackiem Joyner, Jessy J, Dominic Amato; $50, $75, $125 single day; Sage Court at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort &
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continued from page 9 Society, is the New Orleans Music Stage, located in the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort's Fountain Courtyard. The venue will feature the Sun City Stomperz, the Original Wildcat Jass Band and the 52nd Street Jazz Band for continuous music from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday. A fun tradition on Saturday will be the 1 p.m. Parasol Walk led by jazz musicians playing “second-line” jazz. The festival's full schedule and information is available at www.Chandleraz.gov/jazz and in
“In 1990, I came home from what was just another day at college, and checked my answering machine, to find that there was a message from Stan Getz, who had heard an audition tape of mine from Stanford University. I called Stan back and told him how his music had changed my life, and that I'd transcribed more than 100 of his solos, and that I was coming out to see him play in Malibu on June 8th. I sat about two feet from the bell of Stan's horn at that concert. His tone was unreal. It's indescribable, even better than on his recordings. “A week later I spoke with Stan on the phone, and he asked if I was going to hear him in New York at Carnegie Hall. I told him that I'd already bought a ticket and booked a flight. He told me that he'd put me on his personal guest list so that I could get backstage. I arrived at Carnegie Hall early enough to hang out with Stan in his dressing room. I handed him a stack of his solos, which I'd transcribed, and I was surprised that he immediately sat down and started to look at them. He was really impressed with them. I told him that I wanted to publish them, and he said that he'd help me. “The day after the concert, Stan was getting ready to leave for one of his final European tours. I told him that I'd love to study with him, and we set a date for later that year. I was going to have two weeks' worth of lessons with Stan! Unfortunately, that never came to pass because Stan became too weak from an illness and he died on June 6, 1991. “After his death, I rededicated myself to studying his music. I realized that I could still have my lessons with Stan, but that they'd be through his recordings. I started to get beyond simply playing the notes of his solos, and started getting into analysis of his solos to try to understand the way in which he thought. The more I would tear apart a solo and reconstruct it, the more certain I was that Getz was truly a musical genius.” Musicians for the Getz tribute on March 2nd will be Fishman-tenor saxophone, Judy Roberts-piano and vocals, and accomplished Tucson musicians Scott Black-bass and Pete Swan-drums. Whether you are a Getz aficionado or new to his music, this concert will be a moving, informative and memorable tribute to one of the greatest musical geniuses of our time.
11 Calendar in this issue. The website also includes information about the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort's special room rates for those wanting to stay overnight and hang with the musicians. The 12th Annual Chandler Jazz Festival is sponsored by the City of Chandler, Chandler Republic, Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, 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.
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Calendar, continued from page 10 Spa, 5350 East Marriott Dr., Phoenix 85054, 480-2933939, tickets: 602-244-8444 or sageconcerts.com/desertridgejazzfestival April 9-10, Gibson Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival, downtown Glendale, free, lawn seating noon-10 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun., bands include Glendale Community College Big Band, noon Sat. April 9 info 623-845-3725 (Dave Schmidt); April 10, Bad Cactus Brass Band: “Roots of Jazz,” celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), Jazz in AZ monthly party, ), 3-5 p.m. Sun., preceded by 2:15 p.m. annual meeting + presentation of Lifetime Achievement Award; open to public ($10), Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004; info 480-994-0807. April 10, Young Sounds of Arizona, 2:30 p.m. Sun., $10, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, themim.org or 480-478-6001. April 10, Alice Tatum Band, 1-4 p.m. Sun., free, outdoors, Spring Wine & Jazz Festival (weekly thru May 22), El Pedregal Marketplace, 4505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85266, 480-488-1072. April 10, Dave Schmidt Quartet & Glendale Community College Jazz Combo, 6 p.m. Sun., free, Jazz for the Soul @ New Hope Covenant Church, 8217 W. Country Gables. Peoria, info 623-845-3725 (Dave Schmidt). April 11, ASU Student Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m. Mon., free, Music Building Recital Hall, ASU Tempe campus. April 13, Young Sounds of Arizona, 9:30 a.m. Wed., Coffee at Kerr, food or personal item donation, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480596-2660, RSVP starting March 30. April 14, Christine Vivona-jazz harp, Rob Boonetrombone, (jazz classical, pop-rock), 7:30 p.m. Thurs., $15, $20, Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660, presented by Arizona Classic Jazz Society, info 480-620-3941. April 15, Tierney Sutton-vocals, Hubert Laws-flute, Larry Koonse-guitar, 8 p.m. Fri., $35, Tempe Center for the Arts, Lakeside Room, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoreproducers.com April 15, Steve Tyrell-vocals, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500. April 16-17, 34th Annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party: Jeff Hamilton Trio (Hamilton-drums, Tami Hendelmanpiano, Christoph Luty-bass), John Clayton Trio (Clayton-bass, Gerald Clayton-piano, Lewis NashSun./Joe LaBarbera-Sat-drums), Houston Persontenor sax, Richie Cole-alto sax, Eric Schneider-saxes, Bobby Shew-Warren Vache-tpt, Wycliffe Gordontbone (Sun.), John Proulx-piano-vocals, Mike Kocourpiao, Jodi Proznick-bass, Herlin Riley-drums, Bruce Forman-guitar, Dee Daniels-vocals-piao, ASU Jazz Band; noon-3 p.m., 8-midnight Sat., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun.; $195 all sessions (badges can be shared), $55 Sat. afternoon, $55 Sat. night, $95 all day Sun.; paradisevalleyjazz.com or instantseats.com/events/ParadiseValleyJazz, info: 480948-7993. April 16, Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald by Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra + Kim Nazarian-vocals, directed by David Baker, 6 and 8 p.m. Sat., $40 and $45, 20% discount for JiA members, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, themim.org or 480-478-6001.
April 17, Mardi Gras Jazz Band, Arizona Classic Jazz Society, 1-4 p.m., Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Chandler, $10 members, $15 nonmembers, under 18 free, 480-620-3941 or azclassicjazz.org April 16, Arcosanti Festival, Cordes Junction, 928-6324355 for schedule, tickets; performances include Igor's Jazz Cowboys + guests. April 17, Affinity (big band sounds), 1-4 p.m. Sun., free, outdoors, Spring Wine & Jazz Festival (weekly thru May 22), El Pedregal Marketplace, 4505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85266, 480-488-1072: April 18, Jazz Night @ Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 7 p.m. Mon., free, 2626 E. Pecos Rd., Chandler 85225, 480-732-7343 or cgc.edu/arts. April 19, ASU Percussion Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Tues., free, Arizona State University's Katzin Hall, Tempe. April 19, Nuance, noon-1 p.m. Tues., Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, free.
April 29, Jesse Cook-guitar, 7:30 p.m., Fri., $38, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org. April 30, “Wine, Women & Jazz”: Margo Reed, Delphine Cortez, Blaise Lantana + Joel Robin Trio, 46:30 p.m. Sat., hors d'oeuvres/desserts, silent auction, $55 advance @ blacktie-arizona.com/rsvp (code “wine”), $65 at door, benefit for Arizona Women's Partnership, Arizona Culinary Institute, 10585 N. 116th St. (at Shea Blvd), Scottsdale; info @ azwp.org or Paula Cullison, 602-863-9744. May 4, “Jazz Con Alma” with Beth Lederman Band, Jazz in AZ annual series, 7:30 p.m. Wed., $20, $25, $10 for 21 and younger; ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. May 8, Guy Pennacchio Sinatra Tribute, 1-4 p.m. Sun., free, outdoors, Spring Wine & Jazz Festival, El Pedregal Marketplace, 4505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85266, 480-488-1072.
April 20, Nuance, noon-1 p.m. Wed., Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, free.
May 10, Jan Sandwich, noon-1 p.m. Tues., Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, free
April 21, Barb Catlin's Farewell Concert w/ MCC Jazz Ensembles featuring Mary Fettig , Wayne Bergeron, Mesa Jazz Orchestra, MCC Jazz Ensemble, & MCC Faculty, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 85201, 480-644-6500, $7, $3 students, barbcatlin@gmail.com
May 11, Jan Sandwich, noon-1 p.m. Wed., Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, free
April 21, ASU Jazz Repertory Band, 7:30 p.m., free, Katzin Concert Hall, ASU Tempe campus. ASU Latin Jazz & Concert Jazz Bands, 7:30 p.m., free, Katzin Concert Hall, ASU Tempe campus.
May 13-22, “Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill (musical),” Viad Center, 1850 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, presented by Black Theatre Troupe, 602-254-5121, ext. 4. May 15, Alice Tatum's “Smooth Blend,” Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($10), 3-5 p.m. Sun., Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004; info 480-994-0807.
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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 American Legion Post #44, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-941-9053, Swingtime Jazz Band (Bob Lynn-percussion-leader, Ron Plude-piano, Rich Kleinreeds-vocals), March 2, 16, 23, 25, April 13, 27. Ascension Lutheran Church, 7100 N. Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley, 480-948-6050, Jazz Vespers: Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Richard Parrish-spoken word, Mario Barnabe-visuals, 7 p.m. Fri. March 18, April 15, free. Bacchus Wines, Kierland Commons, 7122 E. Greenway Parkway, 480-368-1743, Stan Sorenson-acoustic guitar, 69 p.m. alt. Fri. March 4, 18; April 15, 22 (sit-ins welcome); wine, beer, cheeses. Bobby's, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy, 480-556-0770: various Tues-Sat. Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483: NEW! Jazz in AZ jazz jam, 7:30-10 p.m. Mon. led by Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums: March 7, John Stowell-guitar, March 21, Andy Margolis-piano; March 28, Barb Catlin; $5, $3 students; ALSO, Freddy Cole, 7:30 p.m. March 1, $30; Mesa Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Tues. March 8, $5, $3 students; Vismaya CD release party w/ Mark DeCozio-keys, Mike King-bass, Alan Ames-violin, Adam Clark-drums, 7-10 p.m. Tues. March 22, $5/$3 students; Kerry Campbell Quartet, 7:30 p.m. Tues. March 29, $5, $3 students; thecompoundgrill.com NEW Eddie V's Prime Seafood, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road (Scottsdale Quarter), Scottsdale, 480-538-8468, Foster Oden Trio, 6-9 p.m. Mon. March 14, 28th; other jazz or blues nightly. 5th and Wine, 7051 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale 85251, 480699-8001, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Steve Douglas-bass, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. March 11, 25, food, drink. NEW 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. Javino's Wine Bar Restaurant, 14975 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale, 480-315-9900, 6:30 p.m. March 18, Sans Moi Jazz (Rich Brown-guitar, Jeremy Rogers-drums, Mike Orozoco-bass + guest) Jazz in the Hills @ Octagon Café, 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Ste 1, Fountain Hills 85268 (north on Saguaro Drive from Shea Blvd. to traffic light @ El Lago Drive, turn right into plaza beside lake), 480-816-8806: $5 donation: special event: JITH Anniversary Party: 4-6 p.m. Sun. March 6, $10 donation, 1st set: Joe Garcia & Friends (Armand Boatman, Thomas Williams, Dom Moio), 2nd set: Armand Boatman Trio featuring Margo Reed; then resuming 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.: March 11, John Stowell with Moio Brothers; March 18, Fred Forney Quartet; March 25, Floote Prints:- Mike Crotty, Joe Corral, Armand Boatman, Thomas Williams, Dom Moio; April 1, Jack Radavich Quartet w/ Joe Magnarelli-trumpet (Vanguard Orchestra, NYC); April 8, Nick Manson-Mike Crotty Quartet; April 15, Barb Catlin Combo; April 22, Ted Sistrunk Quartet; April 29, Armand Boatman Jazz Quartet (Dom Moio, Bill Moio, Thomas Williams).
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Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480-946-3004, $5 cover after 8 p.m.: Margo Reed Band, 9 p.m.-midnight Mon. (Reed-vocals, Jerry Donato-sax, Joel Robin-keyboard), Dennis Rowland & the Jazz Experience, 9 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; Jazz in AZ monthly party, 3-5 p.m. Sun.: March 20, Judy RobertsNeal Seroka Reunion; April 10, Bad Cactus Brass Band (Jazz Appreciation Month event), open to public ($10 applies to membership), info 480-994-0807. Lon's at Hermosa Inn, 5532 E. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley, 602-955-7878, Larry Reed-piano-vocals, Dennis Sexton-bass, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sun brunch; NEW Stan Sorenson-guitar, 6-9 p.m. Thurs. on patio in March-April; food, drink.. Malee's Thai Bistro, 7131 E. Main St., Scottsdale, 480947-6042: Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-keysvocals, 6-9 p.m. Mon. Mayo Clinic, 12400 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, 480-3018000, noon-1 p.m. Wed. free: March 9, Ted Babcock Dixie Trio.; March 16, Hans Olson; March 30, Trio 380; April 6, Laurie Fagen-vocals; April 20, Nuance. NEW Napoleon Club (formerly Estate House), 7134 E. Stetson Drive, 3rd floor, Scottsdale 85251, 480-970-7890: Rachel Eckroth or Pam Morita Trio, 8-11 p.m. Sat. Pranksters Too-Jester Room, 7919 E. Thomas Rd (SW corner Hayden) Scottsdale 85251: Han Olson, 8 p.m. Thurs. Rare Earth Pizza and Wine Bar, 28190 N Alma School Parkway, Scottsdale 85262, 480-513-6252, Stan Sorenson-guitar, 6-9 p.m. Sat. March 19, April 16. Remington's, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480951-5101. 6-11 p.m. Tues., Danny Long-Judy RobertsTony Vacca; 6-11 p.m. Wed., Judy Roberts-piano-vocals (* second Wed + Margo Reed); 7-11 p.m. Thurs., Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, Renee Patrick-vocals; 6-11 p.m. Fri., Danny Long-Judy Roberts + Trishelle; 6-11 p.m. Sat., Danny Long-Judy Roberts; also, 4-8 p.m. Mon. & 4:306:30 p.m. Thurs., Rags Allen-piano-vocals. NEW Renegade Canteen, 9343 E. Shea Blvd. , Scottsdale 85260, 480-614-9400: Tim Hern-vocals w/ Carmine D'Amico Trio, 11 am-2 pm Sun. brunch, 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, 480-946-2900, scucc.com: 7:309:30 p.m. Thurs., $5 donation, coffee-desserts on sale: March 3, 4 solo pianos concert: Russ Schmidt, Nick Manson, Mike Kocour, Bob Ravenscroft; March 10, John Stowell and the Moio Brothers; March 17, Dmitri Matheny performs "The Caliche Code"; March 24, Eric Rasmussen + Young Sounds Combos; March 31, Joe Hopkins & 52nd Street Band; April 7, Mike Crotty performs music of Eddie Harris; April 14, Rachel Eckroth; April 21, Andrew Gross + Joe Gallivan( New York percussionist); April 28, Mike Crotty and Deater O'Neill; scucc.com Sassi, 10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, 480563-1518, Renee Patrick-vocals, Steve Denney-pianovocals, 6-9 p.m. Sat., sassibiz.com Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 100th St. (1/2 block south of Shea Blvd.), Scottsdale, 7-9 p.m. March 14, April 4, jazz combo led by Dave Friedman-tpt + Paul Wolin-tenor sax,
Mark Young-alto sax, Ned Kuvinen-keys, Gary Browningvibes, Don Friedman-guitar, Todd Knowles-bass, John Horsefield-drums + Ginni Alvey-vocals. Studio, Scottsdale Congregational Church, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, 11 a.m. Sunday jazz service. NEW Su Vino Winery, 7035 E. Main St., Scottsdale 85251, 480-994-8466: Sans Moi Jazz (Rich Brown-guitar, Jeremy Rogers-drums, Mike Orozoco-bass + guest), 7 p.m. March 26. Talking Stick Resort & Casino (Orange Sky Lounge, 15th floor), 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 85250, 480-8508606: Foster Oden Trio; 6-10 p.m. Wed. Village Tavern, 8787 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-951-6445, 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Sherry Petta + Joel Robinkeys, 2nd Tues.; Delphine Cortez +Joel Robin-keys, 4th Tues., villagetavern.com 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: Bill Ravel Quartet, March 4; Mary Petrich-Mark Witt Quartet, March 11; Jazz Poets, March 18; Joe Gilboy, March 25; Bill Ravel Quartet, April 1; AZ Jazz Big Band, April 8; Joe Gilboy, April 15; Jazz Poets, April 22; Jazz Poets, April 29; winfieldscafe.com PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY Arizona Biltmore, Frank & Albert's, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, 602-955-6600: Dan Pinson Jazz'tet (Dan Pinson-saxes, flute, Rachel Eckroth-piano, vocals, Dennis Sexton-bass, Steve Hargrave-drums), 7-10 p.m. Fri., arizonabiltmore.com Bobby C's, 1140 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-2522273: Papa John DeFrancesco-organ, Ralph Carrascoguitar, Paul Anderson-sax, Joe Costello-drums + guests, 4:30-6:30 p.m. first & third Sun.; Royce Murray Trio, 8-11 p.m. second Sun.; bobbycee.com DJ's Smokin' Rib Shack @ Bougainvillea Golf Club, 5740 W. Baseline Road, Laveen, 602-237-4567; Sherry Roberson leads jam session, 6-9 p.m. Fri., $3 cover. Duck & Decanter, 1651 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602274-5429 David Bernstein-guitar-vocals, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet-violin, 1-4 p.m. Sun. March 13, April 10. Eureka! Grill, 15332 W. Bell Road #101, Surprise 623374-4409, Warren Jones Jazz Duos, 8-10 p.m. Fri.; eurekagrill.com Grinders Coffee, 17 E. Dunlap, (SW corner CentralDunlap), Phoenix, 602-678-0078: March 12, 7-10 pm, April 9, 5-9 pm (April date includes Art Walk with five music stages, 140 visual artists), Full Moon Jazz, Hacksaw's Blues with Kati Ingino, Ronnie Whitehead, “Sunnyslope Series of Second Saturdays,” free. NEW Hob Nob's, 149 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, Full Moon Jazz, 7-10 p.m. third Friday (March 18, April 15). Inclusion Coffeehouse @ Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, 623-933-7202, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sun. April 3¸ Ted Goddard Quartet(Goddard-Neal Serokaguitars, Jack Radavich-bass), donation admission. Jazz for the Soul @ New Hope Covenant Church, 8217 W. Country Gables, Peoria (east of 101 between Thunderbird & Bell), 623-412-2234, free, 6-8 p.m. Sun.: Armand Boatman Trio + Joe Corral-flute (Boatman-piano, Dom Moio-drums, Dwight Kilian-bass), March 13; Dave
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Schmidt Quartet + Glendale Community College student all-stars, April 10. L'Amore Restaurant and Bar, 3159 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix 85016, 602-381-3159, LauRha Frankfort (saxes, vocals-guitar-Chinese zither), 6-9 p.m. Wed. Los Compadres, 2350 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, 602864-0258: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat.: March 19, Paul Lucasguitar, David Valdivia-keys, Warren Jones-bass, Tim Downs-drums; April 16, Andrew Gross-sax Paul Lucasguitar, David Valdivia-keys, Warren Jones-bass, Terry Tully-drums; May 7, Dick Curtis-guitar, David Valdiviakeys, Warren Jones-bass, Tim Downs-drums. Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602258-0014, Running From Bears (Eric Rasmussen-alto, Keith Kelly-tenor, Jeff Libman-guitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums), 9:30 p.m.-midnight March 14, April 11; thelostleaf.org Luci's Healthy Marketplace, 1590 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix 85014, 602-773-1329: Delphine CortezJoel Robin-Cleve Huff, 7:30-10 p.m. Sat., food. Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-5156296: noon-1 p.m. Tues., free: March 8, Ted Babcock Dixie Trio; March 15, Hans Olson; March 29, Trio 380; April 5, Laurie Fagen-vocals; April 19, Nuance. Nostalgi'a Cancione e Vino Italian Cuisine, 4935 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale 85301, 623-463-8104, Robin Maynes-piano + guests, 5:30-8:30 pm Fri-Sat., eatatpolos.com Paisley Violin Cafe, 1030 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, 602254-7843: 7 p.m. Blue Monday jazz jam led by Curtiss Glenn Olsen-bass w/ Mike Halperin-keys, Sherry Vamesvocals; 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, 7-10 p.m. Wed., Roosevelt Street Jazz, (John Mitchell-piano, Uwe Weierstall-bass, Jason Weidman or Jordan Tompkinsdrums) ; Trio Nine (experimental jazz), 8-10 p.m. Thurs.; thepaisley.com Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-468-0700, Nicole Pesce-piano, noon & 3 p.m. WedSat., lobby lounge. Royal Palms Inn, 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-840-3610, pianists nightly (some jazz). St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, (602) 2008111, Dennis Rowland-vocals + Rachel Eckroth-keys, Felix Sainz-bass, 11 a.m- 2 p.m. Sun. brunch, stfrancisaz.com. Sun Village Community, 17300 N. Sun Village Parkway, Surprise, 623-546-8692: 7 pm Wed.: March 2, Bad Cactus Band; March 9, Dmitri Matheny Group; March 16, Joe Gilboy's Tribute to George Shearing; March 23, Nicole Pesce Trio; $10 admission, produced by Jean Bayus. NEW Wigwam Resort, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, 85340, 623-935-3811: Renee Patrick-vocals, Steve Denney-piano, 6-9 p.m. Wed. EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-Mesa-Apache Junction) AJ's Restaurant, San Marcos Crowne Plaza Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480-812-0900: Joe Hopkins Trio, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. brunch; also, AJ's 1912 Lounge: 6-9 p.m. Sat.: Vandal-Hancock Duo (Matt VandalDevon Hancock-jazz guitars), 6-9 p.m. March 5, 26; Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Richard Palalay-keyboard, March 12, 19; Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Richard Palalay-keyboard,
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ANTHONY PROVEAUX TRIO. JAZZ JAMMERS WELCOME! BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
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502 S. College, Tempe March 7 - Beth Lederman Trio with Deater O'Neal vocals March 9 - Joe Hopkins New Orleans Jazz March 14 - Delphine Cortez+Joel Robin (6:30-8:30) Mon.March 21 - Stan Sorenson-guitar Wed.March 23 - The Four Year Plan Jeremy Lappitt-sax, Chris Pena-keys & Jesse Yarbrough-drums
Mon. March 28 - Rachel Eckroth Trio Mon. April 4 - Joel Robin and Sons Trio (6:30-8:30) Wed. April 6 - Running With Bears
with Jeff Libman, Keith Kelly, Andrew Schiller, Ryan Anthony
Mon.April 11 - Vicki McDermitt with Joel Robin Wed.April 13 - Bad Cactus Brass Band April 18 - Adam Clark Trio with Clark-drums, Shea Marshall-organ, John Vold-Guitar
Mon. April 25 - Stu Siefer Combo ALL PERFORMANCES 7-9 P.M. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE - NO COVER
PRESENTED BY JAMN JAZZ PRODUCTIONS ~ www.jamnjazzproductions.com ~ 480 966-0812 April 2, 9, 30; Lyn Jackson, vocals, April 23; SanMarcosResort.com Arizona State University, Music Building, Tempe, AZ, 480-965-5348: ASU Concert Jazz Band and Jazz Repertory Band, 7:30 p.m. March 1, ** Kerr Cultural Center; March 28, ASU Latin Jazz Band, music theatre; April 11, ASU Jazz Combos, recital hall; April 19, ASU Jazz Percussion Ensemble, Katzin Hall; April 21, ASU Jazz Repertory Band, Katzin; April 26, ASU Latin Jazz and Concert Jazz Bands, Katzin Hall; see Calendar for other dates. Asia Restaurant, 1236 E. Baseline, Ste. 102, Mesa, 480892-0688, Renee Patrick-vocals, Steve Denney-keysvocals, Floyd Roberson-drums, 7:30-10:30 p.m. second, third, fourth Fri. Dave's Electric Brew Pub, 502 S. College Ave. (5th&College), Tempe 85281 480-967-5353, free, food & drink: 7-9 pm unless otherwise noted. Mon. & Wed.: Mon. March 7, Beth Lederman Trio; Wed. March 9, Joe Hopkins New Orleans Jazz; Mon. March 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin; Mon. March 21, Stan Sorenson-guitar; Wed. March 23, The Four Year Plan (Jeremy Lappitt-sax, Chris Pena-keys, Jesse Yarbroughdrums); Mon. March 28, Rachel Eckroth Trio; Mon. April 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Joel Goldenthal & Sons Trio; Wed. April 6, Running with Bears (Jeff Libman, Keith Kelly, Andrew Schiller, Ryan Anthony); Mon. April 11, Vicki McDermittvocals, Joel Robin-keys; Wed. April 13, Bad Cactus Brass Band; Mon. April 18, Adam Clark Trio (Clark-drums, Shea Marshall-organ, John Vold-guitar); Mon. April 25, Stu Siefer Combo; presented by JAMN Jazz Productions, 480 966-0812, jamnjazzproductions.com, 480-966-0812.
Handlebar Pub and Grill, 650 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 85120, 480-982-2091: Carmine D'Amico Trio, 710 p.m. Thurs. John Henry's Continental-Italian Cuisine, 909 E. Elliot (SE corner Rural), Tempe, 480-730-9009, Aebi-Coulson Jazz Trio leads jam session, 7-10 p.m. Sun., johnhenrysrestaurant.com Kokopelli Winery and Bistro, 35 W. Boston St., Chandler, 480-792-6927: 7-10 p.m. Fri. March 18, Joe Costello Jazz Experience, (Costello-drums, Alex Oliverioguitar, Scott Miner-bass); Stan Sorenson, 7-10 pm Fri. April 1 (trio during Chandler Jazz Festival), also duo 7-10 p.m. Sat April 23; food, drink, kokopelliwinery.com Le Ragazze Italian Grill & Lounge, 1334 E. Chandler Blvd., (NE corner Chandler Blvd. & Desert Foothills), Ahwatukee, 480-460-0029: Aebi-Coulson Jazz Trio featuring Jim Nistico-sax, 7-10:30 pm Sat.leragazzeaz.com La Stalla Cucina Rustica, 68 W. Buffalo St., Chandler, 480-855-9990: Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Richard Palalay - keyboard, 6-9 p.m. March 13; Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Frank Smith-keyboard, 6-9 p.m. April 10; Vandal-Hancock Duo, Matt Vandal-Devon Hancock-jazz guitars, 6-9 p.m. March 27, April 24; lastallacr.com. LJ's Pizza, 1038 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-834-9164. Cheryl Thurston, Gary Church, Roy Calhoun host jam 5-7:30 Tues.; Cats & Jammers (Cheryl Thurston-piano-vocals, Gary Church-cornet, Dick Obermiller-bass, Roy Calhoundrums), 5-7:30 p.m. Wed.; ljspizza.com
Devil's Hideaway, 1807 E. Baseline Road (at McClintock), Tempe, 480-491-0442, Mardi Gras Jazzband (Cheryl Thurston-piano, Gary Church-cornet, Dick Knutsontrombone, Joe Hopkins-clarinet, Dick Obermiller-bass, Ron House-drums), 5-8 p.m. first & third Fri., food, dance floor, devilshideaway.com
Lone Butte Casino, Verona Chophouse, 1077 S. Kyrene Road, Gila River Reservation (Kyrene exit from I-10 to Santan 202 east, or 101 south to Santan 202 west), 21 and older, 1-800-WIN-GILA (946-4452): 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sun. Jazz Brunch: Bridget & The Aug Jazz Duo, firstthird 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, 1-3:30 p.m. Tues., $5.
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RIFFS, continued from page 6 was evident in his intriguing keyboard soliloquies. A few weeks later, the Count Basie Orchestra was on the same stage for two shows. The Basie book continues to expand and change, although several favorites oldies always are included (“April in Paris” is a given). The band seems to have a new energy now that it's under the new direction of its former drummer Dennis Mackrel. One of the pleasures of this band is to hear musicians who worked with the Count himself: John Williams on baritone sax (starting in 1970), bassist James Leary (1980s) and trombonist Clarence Banks (1984, the year Basie died). The style and content of Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra has always been progressive, while still swinging in the big band tradition. On stage at the Mesa Arts Center In late February, the aggregation focused during the first half on the leader's fairly new Vitoria Suite. Inspired by Basque country, the segments melded American blues and Spanish folk-flamenco overtones. The second half was filled with new arrangements of Chick Corea compositions. It was evident that Marsalis
writes for specific musicians, as Duke Ellington did, including a lengthy solo for 81-year-old baritone saxophonists Joe Temperley. I was not to hear at least part of Marsalis' new “Swing Symphony” that I'd heard so much about . . . maybe next year. Quotable: Wynton Marsalis, during the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra's concert at the Mesa Arts Center: “When I have nothing to say, I talk; when I have s o m e t h i n g t o s a y, I p l a y. ” Final Bar: Wallace Rave, 74, one of nine founders of Jazz in AZ, first Jazz Notes editor, Jan. 28 in Gold Canyon; Bob “Doc” Haygood, 84, pianist, Jan. 10 in Scottsdale; Kate Heyn, longtime pianist, Feb. 19 in Phoenix; Pat Trapani, 92, trombonist-band leader, Jan. 4 in Cave Creek; George Shearing, 91, pianist-composer, Feb. 15 in New York City; Billy Taylor, 89, pianistcomposer, Jazzmobile founder, Dec. 29, in New York City; Roy Reynolds, 82, saxophonist with Stan Kenton Orchestra from1972-78, Nov. 28, in Calfornia.
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Venues, continued from previous page Pesto's Gourmet Pizza and Wine Bar, 1960 W. Ray Road, Suite 4 (NE corner Dobson Road), Chandler, 480821-2949, John Knowlton Trio (Knowlton-guitar, Eric Bart or Dick Curtis-guitar, Dennis Sexton-bass) 7-11 p.m. Sat. Pita Jungle Restaurant, 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-855-3232, jazz jam led by Pita Jungle Trio (Dave Ihlenfeld-piano, Pete Gitlin-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums) 7-10 p.m. Thurs. Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Rd, Queen Creek 85242, 480-888-9290: Carson Boyd, 6-9 p.m. March 26; Interplay IQ Jazz Band, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. March 26. NEW Robbie Fox's Public House, 640 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, 480-642-6442, jazz jam led by Anthony Proveaux Trio, 4-7 p.m. Sat., free, robbiefoxs.com, presented by jamnjazzproductions.com. Shangri La, 2992 N. Alma School Road (SW corner Elliott), Chandler, 480-821-5388. Cheryl Thurston-stride piano, noon-2 p.m. Sun. brunch. Urban Tea Loft, 11 W. Boston St., Chandler, 480-7869600, String Theory (Doug Arnold-guitar-vocals, Shawn Manske-bass-vocals) 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. April. 9, food, urbantealoft.com Warren's Jazz Bistro, 1451 E. Williams Field Road, (SW corner Val Vista Road behind Kohl's), Gilbert, 480-8995299: 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., March 6, Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-piano, Greg Fishman-sax, Neal Serokabass, Gerry Reynolds-drums, "From Bebop to Soul"; April 10, Ken Taylor-tpt, Stan Sorenson-guitar, guitar, Steve Douglas-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums, "American Home Tunes: New York to St. Louis to San Francisco"; donation, info gerry-reynolds@hotmail.com, 602-619-3355. PRESCOTT 129-1/2 An American Jazz Grille, 129-1/2 N. Cortez St., Prescott, 928-443-9292: 6-9 p.m. Fri. Mar. 11, Susannah Martin, vocals; Steve Sandner, piano/vocals; Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, Jack Petersenguitar 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. March 5, 12 ,19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
March - April 2011 Susannah Martin-vocals, Lake Aurich-guitar; (10% discount for food w/ coupon from Martin those nights). NEW Marketplace Cafe Nightspot, 6640 Highway 179, #C7 (in the Outlet Mall at Jack's Canyon Rd.) Village of Oak Creek (928) 284-5478. mpcsedona.com: 7-10 p.m. Fri. Mar. 18, Susannah Martin, vocals; Steve Sandner, piano-vocals PJ's Village Pub, 40 W. Cortez, Sedona, 928-284-2250, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, Steve Sandner-keys, Bryan Sinclair-bass, 6-9 p.m. Sun. March 20, April 17. Sedona Creative Life Center, 333 Schnebly Hill Road, Sedona, 928-282-9300, 7-9 p.m. Sun. April 3, Eric Millerguitar-voice, Robin Miller-guitar-voice, Susannah Martinvocals-percussion; Patrick Ki, guitar/voice, $15. TUCSON Cushing Street Bar & Grill, 198 W Cushing St., Tucson, 520-622-7984, Jeff Lewis Quartet, 7-10 p.m. Sat. Pueblo Grill, 60 N. Alvernon, Tucson, 7-10 p.m. Sun., Pete Swan presents guest artist followed by jam session; 7-10 p.m. Sat., Swan leads vocal jam. Westward Look, 245 E. Ina Road, Tucson, 520-297-1151, jazz duos 7-9 p.m. Fri. in Gold Restaurant w/ reservations. YUMA Yuma Palms Regional Center, Highway 95 and Yuma Palms Pkwy: Fifth Annual Village Jazz Series (Yuma, AZ), 6-8 p.m. Thurs., free, lawn seating: March 3, Yuma Jazz Company; March 10, High School Band Night jazz ensembles of Yuma, KOFA, Gila Ridge high schools; March 17, Pete Pancrazi Quartet; March 24, Peter Sprague; March 31,Yuma Big Band; April 7, Yuma Jazz Company; April 14, Jason & Elle; April 21, Garrett Ortego Trio; April 28, Yuma Jazz Company and Friends. 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 KYOT, 95.5 fm, KYOT.com Arizona Classic Jazz Society, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org Prescott Jazz Summit, prescottjazz.com Lindy Hop Society, azswingnetwork.com Phoenix Blues Society, phoenixblues.org AZWeekly Magazine, azweeklymagazine.com, free in newsbins
SEDONA Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: Les Czimber-solo piano, 7-10 p.m. Thurs; Czimber + Zirque Bonner-bass, 7-10 p.m. Fri-Sat.; Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 7-10 p.m. Tues.-Wed. Enchantment Resort, 525 Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona, 928-282-2900, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday brunch, Les Czimber-piano. Heartline Café, 1610 W. Hwy 89A Sedona 86336 , 928282-0785 (reservations advised) ,6-9 p.m. Wed. Mar. 9, Susannah Martin-vocals-percussion, Eric Miller-guitarvocals; Robin Miller-guitar-vocals, Patrick Ki-guitar. $25 includes 2 drinks + appetizers,.heartlinecafe.com Jazz Bouquet, 162 Coffee Pot Drive, Sedona, 928-2041091, Susannah Martin-vocals, Steve Sandner-pianovocals, 2-4 p.m. Tues. March 15. Rosemary Chavezvocals, Steve Sandner-keys, 2-4 p.m., Tues. March 22, April 26. Ken's Creekside, Creekside Plaza, 251 Hwy 179, Sedona (928) 282-1705, 7-10 p.m. Fri. Mar. 25 & April 22,
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Literacy, continued from page 1 three U.S. presidents and the 2001 World Series. He has released three Christian-music albums and a collection of patriotic songs, and is an ordained minister. Jesse received a 2009 Rocky Mountain Region Emmy for his role as a spokesperson for the Arizona Literacy & Learning Center. The Extreme Decibel big band, formed in 1987 by trumpeter Clark Krueger and bassist Mike King, is one of the Southwest's longest running big bands. The 17-piece ensemble features many of the Valley of the Sun's top musicians. The band's repertoire consists of contemporary big band arrangements, as well as original compositions and arrangements by local composers. “Each year, our center assists more than 1,700 children, youth and adults through diagnosis and treatment for speech/language and reading disabilities,” said Linda Barr, ALLC executive director. “We also provide free screenings for children ages 3 through 6 for vision, hearing, speech, language, motor skills and reading readiness.” Event chair Sydney Blaine said, “Helping build a better-educated community is essential to the success of our state. My passion for language and communication is well-served through volunteer work with the Arizona Literacy & Learning Center, to help raise money for children and adults who are struggling with literacy and language-based learning challenges such as dyslexia.” Tests in Arizona have shown that four students in a standard class of 27 have a reading disability such as dyslexia. If not properly diagnosed and treated, learning disabilities impact a child's life forever. “An alarming 40 percent of students with learning disabilities will not graduate from high school with a standard diploma. Illiteracy is statistically linked to poverty, crime and/or underemployment in the workforce,” said Barr, adding that currently only 24 percent of fourth-graders are reading at grade level in Arizona, ranking Arizona's fourth graders 47th nationally in reading comprehension.