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
DeFrancesco patriarch 'Papa' John to open JiA-Kerr concert series Oct. 5
By Joel Goldenthal Smith and Cab Calloway. Since that time, The “B3 bad boy” who taught his DeFrancesco has performing with world-renowned son, Joey D, will open the accomplished jazz musicians including exciting Jazz in AZ-Kerr 2011-12 Jazz in McDuff, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Concert Series on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 George Benson, Houston Person, David p.m. “Papa” John DeFrancesco, who “Fathead” Newman and many more. restarted his own performance career in the DeFrancesco eventually moved mid-'90s, will celebrate the release of his Philadelphia and become a fixture on the ninth CD, “A Philadelphia Philly scene. When kids were born, Story,” at this concert. He will DeFrancesco's career path changed. "I kind be joined by Paul Andersonof gave up the road, and stayed home." EVENT sax, Ralph Carrasco-guitar and The DeFrancesco family supports the Joe Costello-drums. The Jazz theory that there is a jazz gene. in AZ-Kerr “Jazz in Concert” series is made DeFrancesco's son, Joey, started playing possible with generous support from the professionally at a very young age and is Jazzbird Foundation. (See accompanying credit by many with reviving interest in the article for the complete series line-up and organ as a legitimate jazz instrument, often ticket information). declared to be the greatest jazz organist of “Papa” John is one of these rare cats all time; he also sings and plays trumpet. whose life is characterized by an His brother, Johnny, is overarching sense of a talented and priorities and family successful jazz and values. While son blues guitarist. In fact, Joey DeFrancesco is the patriarch became clearly the crown “Papa” to give Johnny jewel of the family, a a clear identity. And few bars of Papa there's more—his John's hard groove daughter played tells the tale: he is the saxophone for a while; master and the source Anderson, Defrancesco, Carrasco, Costello and his grandkids play of inspiration. trumpet, percussion and piano. In addition John DeFrancesco was born in Niagara to sharing her husband's commitment to the Falls, N.Y., and was exposed to music at an family, Laurene DeFrancesco also early age. His father, Joe DeFrancesco, was contributed to their children's musical a Sicilian-born multi-instrument musician heritage. Her father was a musician; and her who played in the Dorsey Brothers Band for dad and “Papa” John's dad used to gig nearly a decade. At the age of 6, John started together. playing bugle and trumpet in a local Boys While it is clear that family priorities Club drum-and- bugle corps. By 13, John trumped Papa John's career ambitions, he was playing “for money.” When John was has still maintained a live performance 19, he saw Jimmy Smith and, to quote John, schedule and recorded nine CDs, including "When I heard the organ, man, I was done!” Desert Heat (Savant, 2006), Walking John continued to play jazz trumpet until he Uptown (Savant 2004), Jumpin' (Savant, married Laurene in 1962. She bought him a 2003) and Hip Cake Walk (Highnote, Hammond organ and the rest is history! 2001). His new CD, A Philadelphia Story While gigging in Buffalo, (Savant, 2011) will be celebrated at the Oct. DeFrancesco met and befriended many jazz 5 Kerr concert. greats including Jack McDuff, Dr. Lonnie
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Volume XXXII Number 6 | September - October 2011
2011-12 JiA-Kerr “Jazz in Concert” series Made possible with generous support from the Jazzbird Foundation
Oct 5: “Papa” John DeFrancesco “A Philadelphia Story” - $20/$25 Nov 2: Nicole Pesce “Piano on Fire” - $20/$25 Dec 7: Marion Meadows & Friends “Jazz for the Holidays!” - $20/$25 Jan 4: Dennis Rowland and Clark Krueger's Extreme Decibel Big Band “Bigger Is Better” - $25/$29 Feb 1 & 2: Delphine Cortez, Nancy Gee, Margo Reed and Sherry Roberson “The Divas Ride Again” - $25/$29 March 7: Greg Fishman & Judy Roberts “Red-Hot Chicago Jazz” - $25/$29 April 4: Jesse McGuire “Jazz Appreciation Month Celebration” - $20/$25
May 2: Charles Lewis “Hatchcover Reunion Band” - $20/$25 Tickets: Available at the Kerr box office, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale (west off Rose Lane), 480-596-2660. (Note: there is 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. Tickets for concert-goers 21 years of age and younger are half-price. Concert info/music samples @www.jazzinaz.org
What's inside: Sept. 18 Party: Tera Crisalida Band 3 Oct. 16 Party: The Italian Tenors
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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; Steve Douglas, vice president; Susan Dwyer, treasurer; Lorene Ely, secretary; and members: Beth Dore, Steve Douglas, Larry Goldstein, Dmitri Matheny, Doug Mayes, Dennis Rowland, 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. x
Jazz Notes Deadlines: Dec.5 January-February issue; Feb.5 March-April issue; April 5 - May-June issue; June 5 July-August issue; August 5 September-October issue; October 5 NovemberDecember issue. x
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Special thanks to the following for their generous support:
Arizona Commission on the Arts
The John Dawson Foundation Herb and Lorene Ely
Scottsdale Cultural Council
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The coming year promises to be an historic one for Jazz in AZ, highlighted by the long-anticipated opening of The Lewis NashJazz in AZ Education and Performance Center in downtown Phoenix in early 2012. We will also be celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Jazz in AZ—quite an accomplishment in its own right! Opening a jazz education and performance venue in the current economic climate takes guts. But it is a necessary step in our evolution as a jazz support organization because America's original art form, jazz, is less and less available in our schools and in the media. So we have to step up to the plate and expose more youngsters to jazz, provide educational opportunities for those who have an interest in playing an instrument, and do everything we can to cultivate a young audience for our music. This noble mission is going to require the generosity of many who care about the future of jazz and can support our efforts through their expertise, donation of needed items, and financial contributions through current and planned gifts. A list of items currently needed for the Center appears on Page 3. If you can help us, we'd love to hear from you immediately! As you can see on the front page, we have an awesome season of concerts scheduled at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center for the 2011-12 Season. Please buy your tickets early, especially if you want to choose reserved seats. These concerts, as well as our monthly parties, are perfect opportunities to expose your friends and colleagues to jazz. New jazz fans are almost always the result of personal introductions to the music; so we are all ambassadors for jazz with the power to build its audience. Also in this issue on page 15, you will find our NEW Membership Levels and Application. These new levels are designed to more realistically offset the membership-related expenses of Jazz in AZ, while providing expanded benefits and new opportunities to help sustain the organization. If you are currently a member, your membership will continue through its term at the original level of benefits. You may choose to upgrade your membership at any time. Finally, it is with regret that I must step down as president of Jazz in AZ, effective September 15, 2011. Serving on the board of Jazz in AZ is a serious volunteer activity that requires many hours. Over the past two years, I am proud to have been instrumental in the developing the Organization's Strategic Plan, updating its By-Laws and addressing other issues of governance, as well as negotiating and vetting the lease for the Lewis NashJazz in AZ Center. Due to unforeseen changes in my business and educational professions, I will no longer be able to give Jazz in AZ the time that it requires and deserves. Steve Douglas, our vice president, will be ascending to the presidency. As you get to know Steve, you will undoubtedly be impressed by his extraordinary knowledge of jazz, his experience as a jazz presenter and musician, his service on arts councils, and his business acumen. He is stepping in at a time of momentous opportunity for Jazz in AZ and I know that he will have your support as he takes the baton. Thank you for the opportunity to have served this great Organization as its president, and I look forward to continuing as a director and supporting its important work. Sincerely, Dan Konzen
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Authentic Brazilian group to perform at Sept. 18 JiA party By Joel Goldenthal Authentic Brazilian music will fill the air when the Tera Crisalida band takes the stage. at the Jazz in AZ Party on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 3-5 p.m. at Kazimierz World Wine Bar. The Kaz is a casual venue with great food, wine and beverages located at 7137 EVENT E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. Admission to the public is $10 (FREE if you join Jazz in AZ at the party). JiA member rates apply. Leader Tera Crisalida is of Brazilian heritage and was steeped in the culture of Brazilian music at an early age. She began playing guitar at 12 and has been playing and singing bossa nova and samba ever since. She has studied music in both Brazil and the U.S. and has performed in solo, duo, trio and full band settings for the last 20 years. Influenced by Antonio Carlos Jobim, João Gilberto, Dorival Caymmi, Cartola, Pixinguinha, Toquinho, Carlos Lyra, João Bosco and many others, she brings a fresh authentic sound to the well-known classics of Brazilian jazz and samba. Her repertoire includes more than 40 authentic Brazilian
songs, ranging from popular to less familiar, plus American standards arranged in a Latin style. Born and raised in the culture of Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian drummer/percussionist Miro De Sa is respected top musicians in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro and is uniquely qualified in the Brazilian music genre in our community. Originally from the northeast of the country, he learned very early about the culture and musical influence of that region, including the indigenous rhythm known as "baiao". He has been fortunate to play with and learn from some of the creators of the bossa nova style. Miro also studied jazz performance, graduating with honors in 1993 from the Percussion Institute of Technology at the Musicians Institute of Hollywood, Calif. Adrian Goldenthal has been playing bass since the age of 14, and has a reputation for playing with sensitivity and fluidity in a variety of Tera Crisalida musical styles. He plays regularly with Phoenix-based Cale Flamenco, the largest dance troupe of its kind in the world, to which he brings an innovative bass voice. He also performs
with singer-songwriter Nick Heward and many more artists in jazz and alternative genres. Adrian became fascinated with Brazilian music, and took advantage of the opportunity to study with Miro, with whom he has spent hundreds of hours playing and immersing himself in recordings by Brazilian masters. Joining the band for this Jazz in AZ party is accomplished multi-reed player Dan Pinson. He has appeared with and opened for artists ranging from Stevie Wonder to Spyro Gyra, Gato Barbieri, Gerry Mulligan and Latin music star Selena. He has performed in the U.S., Europe and Mexico in jazz clubs, festivals and schools, and appeared on television and radio, including a feature on Public Radio International's "Whaddaya Know with Michael Feldman." Pinson is a long-time roster artist for the Arizona Commission on the Arts. Dan Pinson and Via Libre's Latin Jazz CD, “South of The Border”(1997), documents his musicality and command of regional rhythms. He will be a colorful and energetic addition to the band. The combination of Tera's flawless Portuguese, warm vocals and rhythm guitar with her supporting cast of musicians will add up to an unforgettable performance. Don't miss it…and take this opportunity to introduce a friend or two to Jazz in AZ!
The Lewis Nash-Jazz in AZ Center to open by January 2012 It's Official! The lease is signed and construction improvements begin soon on the 2500 square foot Lewis Nash - Jazz in AZ education and performance center, on the corner of First Street and Roosevelt, in the heart of the Downtown Phoenix Roosevelt Row Arts District. This center will become a focal point for jazz in America's fifth largest city, with a commitment to educational and performance opportunities for young musicians interested in jazz and to cultivating a young audience for the future of jazz. It will also serve as a prime venue for noted local and touring jazz musicians, as well as a community center within the heart of a walkable neighborhood nationally known for its galleries, boutiques, award-wining restaurants and cultural events. Plans include a jazz gift shop and art exhibitions. You will have many opportunities to contribute ideas and support for this facility, as details unfold in early Fall. Prior to that, you are invited to contact Herb Ely, chairman of the Development Committee (602-230-2144 days, 602-279-9402 evenings, or email at brdlives@cox.net) and Joel Goldenthal, Executive Director of Jazz in AZ (602-750-7045 or email at joel@jazzinaz.org). The following list includes some essential items needed for the center, for which your contributions or help in acquiring would be most appreciated:
Grand Piano suitable for concert performance Professional Jazz Drum Set O Bass and Guitar Amps O Sound System with mains, monitors and mixing console with digital recording outputs O Microphones, cables and stands O Digital A/V Recording Equipment and Software O LED Stage Light System O Digital Projector and retractable screen O Theatrical Curtains O 120 Comfortable Chairs O 12 Comfortable Stools O 2 Desktop and 2 Laptop Computers O Routers for WiFi O Large Flat-screen TV monitors O Security System with cameras O Furniture for the lobby, office and green room O Copy Machine and Printer O
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News from Out & About
“Midnight in Paris” was a summer film hit in the U.S. and Paris, and is a theme that resonated during my annual two-month sojourn in the City of Light, where jazz experiences included “random acts of jazz” on street corners and pedestrian bridges, as well as in 20-some clubs. The hour of midnight in Paris also is when many “boeufs” begin, jam sessions so-named from the1930s when French and foreign musicians met to play at midnight on the rooftop of a restaurant called Le Boeuf. Other jams start as early as 9 p.m. The tradition of “buskers” (itinerant musicians) is global, the performers setting out a hat, cap or open instrument case to encourage donations. The music ranged from six-piece jazz bands to solo saxophonists with recorded accompaniment, various accordion players and even a roller-blading guitarist! Metro subway cars have hop-on musicians who favor jazz along with French favorites such as Sidney Bechet's “Petite Fleur” from the aforementioned film, and always “La Vie en Rose” and “Les Feuilles Mortes” (“Autumn Leaves”). Among the high points of my listening experiences was a concert by French pianist Philippe Duchemin, whose agility and creativity are absolutely dazzling. Merging his early classical roots with modern jazz, blues and soul, he conveys the joyous swinging energy of Peterson, his main influence. His new album is yet another reason to convey the title of heir to the Peterson throne. My review of “Massilia” is posted at AllAboutJazz.com, where my annual Paris Jazz Diary © soon will appear. Jazz Buzz: A celebration of life is scheduled on Sept. 25 to honor trumpeter Tom Miles, who died in July. Among those performing at the Musicians Union Hall will be Ron Carrow Big Band (directed by Tom Williams), Extreme Decibel Big Band, Steve Ansel & the Jackson Street Band, Ken Taylor's Trumpet Ensemble and the Frank Smith Group, followed by an open jam. Donations will benefit a youth music project.
Add two interrelated dates to your calendars: Sept. 27, Joey DeFrancesco Trio at the Rhythm Room; Joey tours globally but rarely performs in Arizona, even though his home base is Cave Creek. Soon after that, his father and first teacher, “Papa” John DeFrancesco will launch the Jazz in AZ season series at the Kerr Cultural Center on Oct. 5. (See Calendar for details.) Janice Jarrett, a vocal technique coach-lyricist in Tucson alerted me to a performance in Paris of Lou Tavano, a stunning young European vocalist. She uses her voice like an instrument, stretching creativity to the max and using scat effectively, not just to fill notes; like no other singer in current times. Janice had emailed me that, “Lou heard 'Phantoms' on Kenny Barron's release 'The Traveler,' which came out in France a few years ago, and tried to capture the lyrics (sung beautifully by Gretchen Parlato). But even her English-speaking friends were not sure of the words, so I emailed them to her. The lyrics were one of three for Kenny's music that he included in that CD. I've written over two dozen lyrics to his music.” She added, “A few years ago, a singer in Australia and one in Denver were releasing CDs around the same time, and both had chosen to include Kenny's 'Sunshower.' Like Lou, both found me through cyberspace. Pretty interesting to me, since I had written the lyrics decades before. (Jay Clayton recorded it many years ago.) I even heard a local jazz singer, John Ronstadt, sing it one night when I was hanging out in Tucson. Somehow it has apparently traveled the world. And a former member of my fivevoice group in L.A. in the '80s, Sunny Wilkinson, just sang some of my lyrics for George Cables' music, apparently with him playing, at the Port Townsend Jazz Camp.” Wilkinson is a former Phoenix resident. Jazz Scene: Several new venues have plumped up the scene during this summerinto-fall season. See Venues listing for details. Venue 104 (Performance Café), 940 E. University, Tempe, 480-256-0166, has
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live jazz on Tuesdays, and also will offer theater and film. The owner is Michael Peck, former partner in ChyroArts and a Valley actor who recently was nominated for a Zoni Award. William Ravel is booking jazz there and at Winfield's. Also in Tempe, Boston's has an all-ages jam session on Fridays and Saturdays; The Fixx has an all-ages jam session on Wednesdays; and Dave's Electric Brew Pub resumes its weekly bookings on a different night. Studio Vino Wine Bar has Vintage Flight, a contemporary jazz duo, on alternate Wednesdays. Fired Up Grill in Chandler has the Aebi-Coulson Trio with Jim Nistico leading a jam on Sundays. In Scottsdale, Renegade Canteen has added weekend jazz after starting a Sunday jazz brunch earlier this summer. Listeners seeking New Orleans-Dixieland swing jazz have two new venues in Mesa, in addition to Chances Are on Sundays in Scottsdale: Pier D' Orleans on alternate Saturdays, and Pizza Mart on Wednesdays. Longtime Valley residents who remember the very special Reed Family Holiday Concerts through the years will be happy to learn that a version of those will be staged during 22 nights during the Desert Botanical Garden's annual Luminarias series. Margo, Francine and Michael Reed will be performing between Dec.1 and 29 (not nightly). These events sell out, so reserve early at 480481-8188.
Musicians' News: Renee Patrick's CD “Feel the Rain” is due for release this month, produced by Judy Roberts, who plays piano and sings a duet on the project, which was recorded at Orangewood Studios in Mesa. Also featured are guitarists Neal Seroka and Stan Sorenson, and saxophonist Greg Fishman. The title track is a song written for Renee, one of two originals among the standards she is known for, including “Autumn Leaves” (vocal duet with Roberts singing in French), “God Bless the Child” and “Good Morning, continued on page 5
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'The Italian Tenors' together again RIFFS at Oct. 16 Jazz in AZ party
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By Joel Goldenthal 'The Italian Tenors” program has evolved into more than just two Italians playing jazz standards on tenors. It's two great friends playing a repertoire of traditional and popular Italian songs in a jazz style - - with lots of joy, creativity and enthusiasm in the process! Just in time for Columbus Day, “The Italian Tenors”: Jim Nistico and Jerry Donato, will be performing at Jazz in AZ party from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at EVENT Kazimierz World Wine Bar. The Kaz is a casual venue with great food, wine and beverages located at 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. Admission to the public is $10 (FREE if you join Jazz in AZ at the party). JiA member rates apply. A mainstay of the Phoenix jazz scene, Donato has performed and recorded with many Valley favorites including Dennis Rowland, Khani Cole and Big Pete Pearson, and he is a charter member of Armand Boatman's "The BeBop Revolution.” He has enjoyed an extensive career in television studio performance; he performed on the Arsenio Hall Show and recorded soundtracks for CBS television's “Evening Shade,” as well as several TNT movies. In addition, Donato has been a firstcall reedman for Broadway and celebrity shows in the Valley since he arrived from his native Baltimore in 1983. AzJazz Magazine voted Donato as “Best Saxophonist.” In 2004, he released his CD, “It's a Cool Heat,” which included the final recording session with pianist Pete Jolly (read more about the CD at jerrydonato.com). He performs every Monday night at Kazimierz World Wine
“We get great response with 'The Italian Tenors'... We take our audience on a trip!" Bar in Scottsdale with Margo Reed, and also plays background jazz at Houston's in Scottsdale every Thursday through Saturday (with Wednesday resuming in the fall).
Jerry Donato
Jim Nistico
Born in Syracuse, Nistico started playing clarinet at the age of nine and switched to tenor sax when he was 15. His professional performance career began at age 16, and he has played with celebrity artists including Rosemary Clooney, Billy Eckstine, Jack Jones, Bob Hope, Natalie Cole, Lou Rawls, The Temptations and The Four Tops. Nistico has played the Syracuse Jazz Festival on three occasions with his Jazz Express band. The band is documented on the CD, "Jim Nistico Jazz Express: Live at the San Marcos." “Jerry and I met back in 1983' says Nistico. “He had just arrived in the Valley and was playing with the Tommy Dorsey Band. I played opposite him in the Bill Hunter Band in a big-band-battle at the Sundome. I was about to move back to Syracuse for a few years and Jerry took my chair in the band. “We get great response with 'The Italian Tenors',” says Nistico. We have a unique take on these songs and Jerry and I banter a lot. We take our audience on a trip! By the way, the idea for the project came from bassist Jack Radivich. When we started it for or five years ago, it was just Italian tenors playing standard tunes; but it has evolved into the repertoire that you'll hear at the party.” Supporting the duo is the rhythm section of Dave Henning-piano, Jack Radavich-bass and Tim Downs-drums. At the party, you can expect to hear swinging jazz arrangements of the theme from “The Godfather,” “Amore',” “Volare',” “Non Dimenticar,” “Al Di La,” “Three Coins in a Fountain,” “Mona Lisa” and more songs from the Italian hit list. For a video sample, visit jazzinaz.org and click on the October party link.
Heartache.” She also delivers pop hits such as “Every Breath You Take,” “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” and “Hello.” Judy and Greg perform at the Monterey Jazz Festival in northern California again this year, as well as being booked for the Newport Beach, CA, weekly series just before the festival. They will perform together in March for Jazz in AZ at the Kerr. Pianist Rachel Eckroth has returned to New York after thrilling Arizona audiences for the past several years. Dennis Rowland is touring Russia again his fall, as in past years. Contemporary-jazz saxophonist Marion Meadows is among the many musicians performing during the three weekends of the 25th annual Catalina Island Jazz Trax Festival. He will perform Oct. 14; more info at jazztrax.com Former Phoenix musician Gaynel Hodge (co-writer of “Earth Angel”) performed in July at the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland, joining Dr. John's set, which included guest spot by Trombone Shorty. Andy Ziker's book, “Drum Aerobics,” has placed second in the top five books in the 2011 Drum Magazine Drummies Poll. Ziker plays drums for the Thursday jam sessions at Pita Jungle in Chandler.
Quotable: A local jazz musician complained to a colleague about an unpaid booking with a singer, saying, “She still owes me 100 bucks.” The other musician quickly interjected, “And she still owes me two bars (music measures) from the last gig I did with her.”
Final Bar: Dick Knutson, Desert City Six leader-trombonist-cofounder of Arizona Classic Jazz Society, June 26 in Phoenix; Frank Foster, 82, saxophonistarranger-composer (“Shiny Stockings”), Count Basie alumnus, July 26 in Chesapeake, Va.;Gil Bernal, saxophonist, in Los Angeles; Tom Miles, 59, trumpet, in Phoenix; Ross Barbour, 82, original member of the Four Freshmen, Aug. 23 in Simi Valley, Calif.
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Compiled by Patricia Myers, email: psmyers1@cox.net. (Bookings subject to change. Call venues to confirm.) Sept. 1, Brian Chartrand-Adam Armijo Trio, 8 p.m. Thurs., $5, Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483.
Sept. 8, Flor de Bee, 7:30-9 p.m. Thurs. Susannah Martin-vocals-percussion, Vincent Z-guitar-vocals, Homegrown Concert series, Studio Live Sedona, 215 Coffeepot Drive., Ste. D. Sedona 86336, $15, 17, studiolivesedona.com
Sept. 1-5, Vail Jazz Party (Colo.), 17th annual: Clayton Brothers, Monty Alexander, Dena DeRose, Terell Stafford, Byron Stripling, Ernie Andrews, Shelly Berg, Wycliffe Gordon, Jeff Hamilton, more, 888-824-5526, vailjazz.org
Sept. 10, Miller, Martin & Ki. (Susannah Martinvocals-percussion, Eric Miller-guitar-vocals, Robin Miller-guitar-vocals, Patrick Ki, guitar/vocals), 4-6 p.m. Sat, Fiesta del Tlaquepaque, Tlaquepaque, 336 Hwy 179 Sedona 86336, free.
Sept. 1-4, Chicago Jazz Festival: Roy Hargrove, Cassandra Wilson, Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman, Ravi Coltrane, Orbert Davis, more, free, Grant Park and downtown venues, chicagojazzfestival.us Sept. 2-5, Sweet & Hot Festival, Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel, Los Angeles, Calif., eight venues, Howard Alden, John Allred, Dan Barrett, Bob Draga, Yve Evans, Jennifer Leitham, Ed Shaughnessy, Allan Vache, Rebecca Kilgore, Banu Gibson, Dave Koonse, more; $100 all events, sweethot.org Sept. 3, John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival (North Carolina): Patti Austin, Kirk Whalum, Ronnie Laws, Lonnie Liston Smith, Tom Browne, Ravi Coltrane, Zac Harmon, Sue Ann Carwell, Barbara Weathers, Calvin Edwards, John Coltrane All Star N C Jazz & Blues Band, 1 p.m. Sat., Festival Park @ Oak Hollow Lake, at 1841 Eastchester Drive, High Point, NC, coltranejazzfest.com, 336-883-3289, $45 in advance, $55 day of, groups of 20 or more $35, VIP $100. Sept. 4, Four80East + Shilts, 7:30 p.m. Sun., $20, also VIP packages, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive, Tucson 85750, presented by Tucson Jazz Society, tucsonjazz.org or 520-9031265 or 520-234-5117. Sept. 6, Fred Forney Quartet (Forney-trumpet, Nick Manson-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, John Lewis-drums), 7:30 p.m. Tues., $5, $3-students, Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483. Sept. 6, Courthouse Square Summer Concert Series: Rosemary Chavez and Jazz a'la mode (Chavez-vocals, Jack Petersen-guitar, Frankie Chavez-drums, Daren Burns-bass, Dave Russellsax), 6:30 pm Tues., dancing, Courthouse Square at Gurley and Montezuma, Prescott, 928-777-1349. Sept. 6, Nancy Gee, noon-1 p.m. Tues., Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix Sept. 7, Nancy Gee, noon-1 p.m. Wed., Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale
Sept. 10, September Concert for Peace: Lyn Jackson-Laurie Fagen-vocals, Richard Palalaykeys, jazz composers-pianists Tissiana, age 10; Renata Vallecillo, age 12; V-Knights blues-rock band, 7:30 p.m., free, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 N. San Marcos Place, Chandler. ** Sept. 13, Jazz in AZ Jam Session: Shea Marshall-keys, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Wes Anderson-drums, 7:30 p.m. Tues., $5, $3-students, Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483. Sept. 13, Jeff Libman-guitar @ “Diving Lady” fundraiser, 5:30-8 p.m., barbecue dinner, $35 advance, $40 at door, sponsored by Mesa Preservation Foundation, Fiesta Mall, second floor near Macy's, Southern Avenue @ Alma School, Mesa, info mesapreservationfoundation.org, donations to P.O. Box 539, Mesa, AZ, 85211-0539. Sept. 14, Sunset Jazz at Newport (Calif.), Judy Roberts-Greg Fishman, Wed. evening, info 949759-5003, westcoastjazzparty.com Sept. 15, “Music in Motion” presented by MIM and Compound Grill, 6-8:30 p.m. Thurs., Trevor Hall w/ Elan, Musical Instrument Museum main courtyard, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, theMIM.org or 480-478-6000, includes tour, regular MIM admission prices, no-host bar; Afterparty, $5, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. @ Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483. Sept. 16-18, Rhythm Room 20th Anniversary, various bands nightly, (Sept. 18:11 bands, 11 a.m.11 p.m., $12), dance floor, Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-265-4842, rhythmroom.com Sept. 16-18, Monterey (Calif.) Jazz Festival: Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Huey Lewis & The News, Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band featuring Terence Blanchard; Joshua Redman; India.Arie & Idan Raichel; John Pizzarelli Quartet, An Afternoon in Treme with Dumpstaphunk, Soul Rebels, Kermit Ruffins & Glen David Andrews,
Hosted by Wendell Pierce; Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson & Steve Smith; Miles Davis/Gil Evans: Still Ahead Orchestra featuring Music from Miles Ahead, Porgy & Bess and Sketches of Spain; more; Grounds performances include the Hammond B3 Blowout of Joey DeFrancesco Trio with NEA Jazz Master Bobby Hutcherson and the Wil Blades Trio; Courtyard Stage features Judy Roberts-Yamaha AvantGrand + Greg Fishman-saxophone; montereyjazzfestival.org or call 925-275-9255. Sept. 17, Return to Forever IV + Zappa Plays Zappa, 7:30 p.m. Sat, Ikeda Theater, One East Main Street, Mesa, 480-644-6500, $57, $67, $87, mesaartscenter.com ** Sept. 18, Tera Crisalida Band (Brazilian-style, teracrisalida.com): Crisalida-vocals-guitar, Dan Pinson-saxes-flute, Adrian Goldenthal-bass, Miro DeSa-drums, 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($10), Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004; info 480-994-0807. Sept. 20, Buddy Guy, 7:30 p.m. Tues., $32-$52, Foundry on First, 402 S. First St. (@ Jackson, Phoenix, 480-951-1882, dannyzeliskopresents.com Sept. 23, Ahmad Jamal Trio, 7 and 9 p.m. Fri., $40, $45, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, theMIM.org Sept. 23, “Jazz Under the Stars”: Straight Ahead Jazz w/ Doug Webb & Dave Tull, Tucson Jazz Society, 7:30 p.m. Fri., $20 advance, $25 at door, $15 TJS members, $10 students/active military with ID; Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson 85704, info TJS 520-903-1265 or tucsonjazz.org. Sept. 24, Bob Ravenscroft Trio, 8 p.m. Fri., $35, Tempe Center for the Arts, Lakeside Room, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoreproducers.com Sept. 25,“Tom Miles YGD Scholarship ConcertEvent-Party-Hang,” Ron Carrow Big Band (Tom Williams, director), Extreme Decibel Big Band, Steve Ansel & Jackson Street Band, Ken Taylor's Trumpet Ensemble, Frank Smith Group + open jam, noon-6 p.m. Sun., donations to youth music project, Phoenix Federation of Musicians Local 586 AFM, 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix, 85006, info 602-254-8838. Sept. 25, Howard Miyata (trombonistvocalist/High Sierra Jazz Band) + 52nd Street Jazz Band, 1-4 p.m. Sun., Crowne Plaza San continued on page 8
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JAZZ NOTES ** Oct. 5, “Papa John DeFrancesco: A Philadelphia Story” (DeFrancesco-B3organ, Paul Anderson-sax, Ralph Carrasco-guitar, Joe Costello-drums), 7:30 p.m. Wed., $20, $25reserved, presented by Jazz inAZ and ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. Oct. 5, Chris Stewart Trio, noon-1 p.m. Wed., Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale.
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JAZZ CALENDAR, continued from page 13 Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Chandler, Arizona Classic Jazz Society event, $10 members, $15 non-members, under 18 free, 480620-3941, azclassicjazz.org Sept. 25, Joe Corral Jazz Combo, 2:30 p.m. Sun., “Autumn Affair,” Arizona Flute Society fundraiser: drinks, hors d'oeuvres dessert, silent auction; $40 public, $25 society members, Heirloom Restaurant, 20775 N. Pima Road, Ste 100 (DC Ranch), Scottsdale, azflutes.org or 602-321-2019. Sept. 25, Affinity (swing, big band jazz, vocal harmony), 1-4 p.m. Sun., free, El Pedregal's Fall Wine and Jazz Festival, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85266, 480-488-1072. Sept. 25, Arizona Blues Showdown preliminary, Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-265-4842. Sept. 27, Joey DeFrancesco Trio, 8 p.m., $25, Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-265-4842.
Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Jazz at Newport (Oregon), 8th Annual Festival: Howard Alden, Monty Alexander, Anat Cohen, Jeff Hamilton Trio (Tamir Hendelman, Christoph Luty), Kristen Korb, Lewis Nash, Terell Stafford, Mike Wofford, many more; 888-701-7123 or jazzatnewport.org. Oct. 1, Herberger Theater Arts Festival: Bad Cactus Brass Band, 1-2 p.m. Sat., 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, 85004, 602-254-7399, free. Oct. 1, “Jazz Under the Stars”: New York Comes to Arizona--Legends in Concert, A Journey through Jazz, Tucson Jazz Society, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Fox Theater, 17 W. Congress St., Tucson 8570, 520-547-3040, tickets @ saaca.org, discount to TJS members, info TJS 520-903-1265 or tucsonjazz.org. Oct. 2, Arizona Blues Showdown finals, Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602265-4842.
Sept. 27, Vicki McDemitt, noon-1 p.m. Tues., Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix.
Oct. 2, Nicole Pesce Trio, 4 p.m. Sun., $60-$70, Dine Out with the Chefs, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale 85251, 480-499-8587, ScottsdalePerformingArts.org.
Sept. 28, Vicki McDermitt, noon-1 p.m. Wed., Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale.
Oct. 4, Chris Stewart Trio, noon-1 p.m. Tues., Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix.
Oct. 6, Avant-Garden: Bad Cactus Brass Band, 6-8:30 p.m. Thurs., Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, 85008, 480-941-1225, $12 members, $18 non-members. Oct. 6-9, Oct. 13-16, Oct. 20-23: Catalina Island Jazz Trax 25th Annual Festival, 3 weekends of contemporary artists, Catalina Island, Sothern Calif., info 866-872-9849 or jazztrax.com. Oct. 7, Sonoran Jazz Project, 7-9 p.m. Fri., Music in the Garden, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 85008, 480-941-1225; $21, $15-members. Oct. 7-8, Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Festival: Fri. Oct. 7: Dave Koz + The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sat. Oct. 8: Maxi Priest, Los Lobos, Mindi Abair, Soulive, Hiroshima, Sahnas Brothers; Sedona Golf Resort, 35 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona 86351, sedonajazz.com, 928-282-1985. Oct. 7-8, Rocky Point Jazz & Art Festival (3rd annual): 7 p.m. Proyecto Trece; 8 p.m. Sat., Bad Cactus Brass Band, 52nd Street Band, Mostro, Proyecto Trece; $10 or 100 pesos per day (charity fund-raiser), Penasco del Sol Hotel, Paseo Las Glorias No. 1, Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico; special hotel rate $250-two nights, double occupancy, breakfast buffet for two, VIP area seating, including tax), 011-52-638-383-0302 or 011-800-259-6976, hotelrockypoint.com Oct. 8-9, Festival in the Sun, Tubac, AZ: 6 jazz acts including Les Baxter Factor, Audley Reid & Leverage, Dee Brown, New Foundation, more; $75VIP $500, sandybeeventures.moonfruit.com Oct. 9, “An Afternoon of Straightahead Jazz” (2 combos): Steve Sandner Trio (Sandner-keys, Steve Douglas-bass, Floyd Roberson-drums), 1-3 p.m. Sun.; Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, Renee Patrickvocals, Tony Vacca-sax, 3-5 p.m. Sun. $10; St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Hwy 179 between Chapel & Back O' Beyond Roads, Sedona, 928-282-7366, episcopalnet.org/DBS/Sedona/Jazz.html ** Oct. 11, Jazz in AZ Jam Session: Nick Manson Trio, 7:30 p.m. Tues., $5, $3-students, Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483. Oct. 11, Big Band Blast Off! - ASU Concert Jazz Band, ASU Jazz Repertory Band (Michael Kocour, continued on next page
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Jeffrey Libman-directors) 7:30 p.m. Tues., free, Evelyn Smith Music Theatre, ASU Music Building, Tempe. Oct. 11, Glendale Community College Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., free, GCC MU2-Room 151, 6000 W. Olive Ave., Glendale, info 623-8453725-Dave Schmidt. Oct. 12, ASU Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m. Wed., free, Fifth Floor Recital Hall, ASU School of Music, Music Building, Tempe. Oct. 13, Bad Cactus Brass Band: "Ich Bin Ein New Orleaner" featuring Gabe Hall-Rodriguezaccordion, presented by AZ Classic Jazz Society: 7:30-9 p.m. Thurs., ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 85253, 480-5962660, $15, $10 members. Oct. 14, “Miles Davis Experience” (tribute), 7:30 p.m., Fri, Piper Repertory Theater, One East Main Street, Mesa, 480-644-6500, $35, $40, mesaartscenter.com Oct. 14, George Benson Unplugged: Desert Ridge Jazz Festival kickoff, 7-10 p.m. Fri., $40, $55, $225, $600, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort-Sage Court, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix 85054, 480293-5000 or 800-835-6206, sageconcerts.com/desertridgejazzfestival Oct. 14, “Jazz Under the Stars”: Traditional/Dixieland Jazz: Original Wildcat Jass Band, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Tucson Jazz Society, $20 advance, $25 at door, $15 TJS members, $10 students/active military with ID, Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson 85704, info TJS 520-903-1265 or tucsonjazz.org Oct. 15-16, Desert Ridge Jazz Festival: 2-10 p.m. Sat.: Summer Jam (Norman Brown, Richard Elliot), Gentlemen of the Night (Marion Meadows, Warren Hill), Eric Darius, Jessy J, Jackiem Joyner & Oli Silk; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.: Boney James, Richard Elliot, Norman Brown, Euge Groove, Jazz Attack (Peter White, Gerald Albright, Rick Braun), Sax Pack (Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole, Kim Waters), daily: $50, $75, $125, $225, $600, JW Marriott Desert Ridge ResortSage Court, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix 85054, 480-293-5000 or 800-835-6206, sageconcerts.com/desertridgejazzfestival Oct. 15, Bebe Neuwirth: Stories with Piano, 8 p.m. Sat., $59-$149, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale 85251, 480-499-8587, ScottsdalePerformingArts.org. ** Oct. 16, The Italian Tenors (Jerry Donato, Jimmy Nistico + Dave Henning-piano, Jack Radavich-bass, Tim Downs-drums), 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($10),
Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004; info 480-9940807.
Institute, 562-200-5477 @ Los Angeles (Calif.) Airport Marriott, $97 per night, 800-228-9290.
Oct. 17, ASU Latin Jazz Band (Dom Moio, director), 7:30 p.m. Mon., free, Evelyn Smith Music Theatre, ASU School of Music, Music Building, Tempe.
Oct. 20, “Music in Motion” presented by MIM and Compound Grill, 6-8:30 p.m. Thurs., Keiko Matsui, Musical Instrument Museum main courtyard, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, theMIM.org or 480478-6000, includes tour, regular MIM admission prices, no-host bar; Afterparty, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Keiko Matsui, $35 with MIM receipt, @ Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483.
Oct. 17, Glendale Community College Big Bands, 7:30 p.m. Mon., free, GCC Performing Arts Center, 6000 W. Olive Ave. Glendale, info 623-8453725-Dave Schmidt.
Oct. 20, Keiko Matsui-piano, 8 p.m., $40 + tax, Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), 480-585-5483.
Oct. 18, Joe Bourne, noon-1 p.m. Tues., Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix.
Oct. 21, Stan Kenton Alumni Band: 100th Birthday Celebration (led by Mike Vax), 7 and 9 p.m. Fri., $30, $35, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, themim.org
Oct. 16, Sirocco (Latin, American Jazz w/ David Marq-sax), 1-4 p.m. Sun., free, El Pedregal's Fall Wine and Jazz Festival, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85266, 480-488-1072.
Oct. 19-23, Modern Sounds: Celebrating the West Coast Big Band Sound: 28 concerts by big bands/large ensembles (celebrating Shorty Rogers, Gerry Mulligan, West Coast Legends, Jazz in Movies, more by Woody Herman Alumni Band directed by Terry Gibbs, Stan Kenton Alumni, Pete Rugolo Orchestra, Dave Pell Octet, Gerry Mulligan Tentet directed by Bill Holman, Los Angeles Jazz Orchestra, Bill Holman Band, Carol Saunders Nonet, Bobby Shew Ensemble, Shorty Rogers Alumni Giants, Shelly Manne's Men, Sue Raney Sings Jimmy Giuffre, Jazz Lab, Jack Montrose Ensemble, Russ Garcia Big Band, Johnny Mandel Big Band + rare films, panels $400-$450, (single events $10-$40), presented by Los Angeles Jazz
Oct. 21, "Remembering Mr. Cole": Joe Bourne Tribute to Nat King Cole, Vail Theater of the Arts, Tucson. Oct. 22, Tribute to Ray Charles by ASU Big Band + Chicago-based Raelettes: Perrian Jordan (as Ray), Dee Alexander, Yvonne Gage, Joan Collaso as Raelettes), guest director Jeff Lindberg, Michael Kocour-piano-Hammond B3, 8 p.m. Sat., $25, $35, $40, Tempe Center for the Arts, Main Stage, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-3502822, lakeshoreproducers.com continued on next page
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An oasis for fine live jazz! Every Friday, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. NEW TIME and LOCATION ~ great casual dining menu
Octagon Café
12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Ste 1, Fountain Hills 85268 (north on Saguaro off Shea Blvd., turn right in plaza beside lake) Performance Schedule
Sept. 2 – no music Sept. 9 – Mike Kocour Ensemble Sept. 16 – Andrew Gross Quartet Sept. 23 – Fred Forney Quartet Sept. 30 – Armand Boatman Jazz Quartet Oct. 7 – Dave Henning Quartet Oct. 14 – Armand Boatman Trio + Eric Rasmussen Oct. 21 – TBA Oct. 28 – TBA Admission is FREE. $5 donations enthusiastically accepted to help pay for our wonderful musicians!
For more information, call 480-816-8806
JAZZ CALENDAR, continued from page 9 Oct. 23, 52nd Street Jazz Band's Pre-Festival Warmup, 1-4 p.m. Sun., Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Place, Chandler, Arizona Classic Jazz Society event, $10 members, $15 non-members, under 18 free, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org Oct. 23, Stan Kenton Alumni Band directed by Mike Vax, 3 p.m. Sun., preceded by 2:30 talk on Stan Kenton, $26, $22-seniors, $15-students, Elks Opera House, 117 E. Gurley Street, Prescott, 928777-1367, elksoperahouse.com Oct. 23, Sedona Jazz at the Church with Inner Journeys (Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass Rob Moore-drums, Mario Barnabevisuals), 3 p.m. Sun., free, donations accepted, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Hwy 179 between Chapel & Back O' Beyond Roads, Sedona, 928-282-7366, episcopalnet.org/DBS/Sedona/Jazz Oct. 25, Fred Forney Quartet, 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.
Oct. 25, Delphine Cortez, noon-1 p.m. Tues., Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix Oct. 26, Delphine Cortez, noon-1 p.m. Wed., Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. Oct. 28, “Jazz Under the Stars”: Jazz Meets Blues - - Lisa Otey & Friends, 7:30 p.m. Fri. for Tucson Jazz Society, $20 advance, $25 at door, $15 TJS members, $10 students/active military with ID, Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson 85704, info TJS 520-903-1265 or tucsonjazz.org. Oct. 28-30, Yosemite International Jazz Festival, Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino, Coarsegold, CA (near Oakhurst): Spyro Gyra, Richard Elliot, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Greg Adams, Karen Marguth, Alice Lui, Dana Abbott, Tim and Myles Thompson, Yosemite Jazz Band, more; $20-$135 per session, $150 VIP weekend, yijazz.com, 1-888-71-TICKETS, 559-683-7766, jazz@yijazz.com Oct. 29, Flavio Chamis: "Tones of Nature" (music of Antonio Carlos Jobim + excerpts from 1994 documentary film “Vision of Paradise”), 7
p.m. Sat., $25, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, theMIM.org Oct. 29, Doug McLeod-blues guitar-vocals, 5:30 p.m. Sat., Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-265-4842, rhythmroom.com ** Nov. 2, Nicole Pesce: “Piano on Fire” (Pescepiano, Jerry Donato-sax, Bob Lashier-bass, Todd Chuba-drums), 7:30 p.m. Wed., $20, $25reserved, presented by Jazz in AZ and ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. Nov. 3, Maria Muldaur, 8 p.m. Tues., $25 + tax, Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483. Nov. 3-6, Arizona Classic Jazz Society Festival (multiple bands, trad, swing, specialty sets), San Marcos Resort, Chandler, azclassicjazz.org
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JAZZ VENUES
Compiled by Patricia Myers, email: psmyers1@cox.net. (Bookings subject to change. Call venues to confirm.) SCOTTSDALE-FOUNTAIN HILLS-PV All-American Sports Grille (patio), 16872 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills 85268, 480-8154625, Bad Cactus Brass Band, 8-11 p.m. Fri. Sept. 30. 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. Oct. 21, free. Bacchus Wines, Kierland Commons, 7122 E. Greenway Parkway, 480-368-1743, Stan Sorensonacoustic guitar, 6-9 p.m. alt. Fri. (Sept. 2, 23, 30, Oct. 14, 28 etc.), sit-ins welcome; wine, beer, cheeses. 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: Jazz in AZ jam, Shea Marshall-keys, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Wes Anderson-drums, 7:30-10 p.m. Tues: Sept. 20, $5/$3 students; Sept. 6, Fred Forney Quartet, 7:30 p.m. Tues., $5, $3-students; Sept. 20, If Then; Oct. 11, Jazz in AZ jam: Nick Manson Trio, 7:30-10 p.m. Tues., $5/$3 students; also, Oct. 18, Marco Innocenti; Oct. 20, Keiko Matsui, 8 p.m., $40, $35 with receipt from MIM event; thecompoundgrill.com Eddie V's Prime Seafood, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road (Scottsdale Quarter), Scottsdale, 480-5388468, jazz or blues nightly, including Renee Patrick. Fifth and Wine, 7051 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale 85251, 480-699-8001, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Steve Douglas-bass, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 15; Sept. 16 + Ted Sistrunk-bass, Laura Hull-vocals (from New Jersey Jazz Society); Sat. Oct. 8, Fri Oct. 21 + Steve Douglas-bass; food. Houston's, 6113 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-922-7775: Jerry Donato Band, 5:30-9 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Hyatt Resort Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, 480-444-1234, lobby stage: Sirocco Trio, 6-7:30 p.m. Thurs. Jazz in the Hills @ Octagon Café, 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills 85268 (north on Saguaro Drive from Shea Blvd. to traffic light @ El Lago Drive, turn right into plaza beside lake), 480-
816-8806: $5 donation: Sept. 2, no music; Sept. 9, Mike Kocour Ensemble; Sept. 16, Andrew Gross Quartet; Sept. 23, Fred Forney Quartet; Sept. 30, Armand Boatman Jazz Quartet; Oct. 7, Dave Henning Quartet; Oct. 14, Armand Boatman Trio + Eric Rasmussen; Oct. 21, TBA; Oct. 28, TBA. 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.; 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jazz in AZ monthly parties: Sept. 18, Tera Crisalida Band (Brazilian: Crisalida-vocals-guitar, Dan Pinson-saxes-flute, Adrian Goldenthal-bass, Miro DeSa-drums, teracrisalida.com); Oct. 16, The Italian Tenors (Jerry Donato, Jimmy Nistico + Dave Henning-piano, Jack Radavich-bass, Tim Downs-drums), open to public ($10), info 480-994-0807. Mayo Clinic, 12400 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, 480301-8000, noon-1 p.m. Wed. free: Sept. 7, Nancy Gee; Sept. 28, Vicki McDermitt; Oct. 5, Chris Stewart Trio. NEW Prado @ Montelucia Resort, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive @ Tatum, Paradise Valley, Mel Bridgesvocals, 8-11 p.m. Fri., 9 p.m.-midnight Sat. Pranksters Too-Jester Room, 7919 E. Thomas Rd (SW corner Hayden) Scottsdale 85251: Han Olson & Friends, 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. Sept. 17, Oct. 22, food. Remington's, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-951-5101: summer schedule through mid-Sept.: 6-11 p.m. Tues., Danny Longpiano-vocals, Neal Seroka-bass, Tony Vacca-sax; 611 p.m. Wed., Danny Long-piano-vocals;: 4:30-11 p.m. Thurs., Raggs Allen-piano-vocals; 6-11 p.m. Fri., Danny Long-piano-vocals, Neal Seroka-bass, Trishelle long-vocals; 6-11 p.m. Sat., Danny Longpiano-vocals, Neal Seroka-bass; also, Raggs Allenpiano-vocals, 4-8 p.m. Mon. NEW Renegade Canteen, 9343 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 85260, 480-614-9400, 8:30-11 p.m. “Renegade After Dark” & 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Sunday Brunch: Sat. Sept. 3, Alice Tatum Band; Sun. Sept. 4, Carmine D'Amico; Sat. Sept. 10, Dominic Amato; Sun. Sept.11, Brian Chartrand-Mike Florio; Sat. Sept. 17, Brian Chartrand-Mike Florio + guest; Sun. Sept. 18, Alice Tatum; Sat. Sept. 24, Mark DeCozio; Sun. Sept. 25, Alice Tatum; renegadecanteen.com. Sacred Grounds Jazz Coffeehouse @Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ
(auditorium), 4425 N. Granite Reef Rd. (east of Hayden, south of Camelback), Scottsdale, 480-9462900, scucc.com: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs., $5 donation, coffee-desserts on sale: Sept. 1, Armand Boatman's BeBop Revolution; Sept. 8, Ted Sistrunk & Jiggle; Sept. 15, Joe Hopkins 52nd Street Band; Sept. 22, Eric Rasmussen & Running from Bears (Rasmussen-alto, Adam Roberts-tenor, Jeff Libmanguitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums); Sept. 29, Mike Kocour + ASU Student Jazz Combos; Oct. 6, Tony Vacca & Friends; Oct. 13, Nick Manson; Oct. 20, Mike Crotty Plays Cedar Walton; Oct. 27, Mike Kocour + ASU Student Jazz Combos; scucc.com NEW Sanctuary Resort, 5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, 800-245-2051, sanctuaryoncamelback.com, Khani Cole-vocals, Lamar Gaines-keys, Todd Chuba or Mike Floriopercussion, 8:30 p.m. Fri., also other bands. Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 100th St. (1/2 block south of Shea Blvd.), Scottsdale, 7-9 p.m. Mon. Sept. 12, jazz combo led by Dave Friedman-tpt + Paul Wolin-tenor sax, Mark Young-alto sax, Joe Savard-trombone, Ned Kuvinen-keys, Gary Browning-vibes, Don Friedman-guitar, Todd Knowles-bass, Ken Fauland-drums, Ginni Alveyvocals. Studio, Scottsdale Congregational Church, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, 11 a.m. Sunday live-jazz service, music led by Shea Marshall. Talking Stick Resort & Casino (Orange Sky Lounge, 15th floor), 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 85250, 480-850-8606: Foster Oden Trio (Odenpiano-vocals, Ray Carter-bass-vocals, Bob McKeon-drums), 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, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. free, coffee-desserts on sale: Sept. 2, Jeff Libman Quartet (Libmanguitar, Matt Williams-keys, John Sims-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums); Sept. 9, AZ Big Band; Sept. 16,William Ravel Quartet; Sept. 23, Jazz Bass & Face (Dwight Kilian-bass, Vicki McDermitt-vocals); Sept. 30, Jazz Poets; Oct. 7, Eric Rasmussen Quartet (Rasmussen- sax, John Sims-bass, Jacob Lauxman-guitar, Wes Anderson-drums); Oct.14,William Ravel Quartet (Ravel-keys, Fred Forney-trumpet, bass TBA, Tim Downs-drums); Oct. 21, John Sims Quintet (Sims-bass, Matt Williamspiano, Jacob Lauxman- guitar, Mike Moynihansaxophone, Wes Anderson-drums,) Oct. 28 Max Knouse Trio (Knouse-guitar); winfieldscafe.com continued on next page
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JAZZ VENUES, continued from page 11 PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, 623-776-8400, azbroadwaytheatre.com: “The Lobby at ABT” series, 9 p.m. Sat., 2-drink minimum (or 1 drink + food): Sept. 3, Chris Pena; Sept. 10, Bridget Maynesvocals, Auggie Mendoza-piano; Sept. 17, Chris Putrino; Sept. 24, TBA; presented by Jean Bayus. NEW Different Pointe of View @ Pointe Hilton Resort, 11111 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, 602-8667500, 9 p.m.-midnight Sept. 2-3, Khani Cole-vocals, Gaines Brothers (Lamar-keys, Will-bass), Mike Florio-drums. Grinders Coffee, 17 E. Dunlap, (SW corner Central-Dunlap), Phoenix, 602-678-0078: Full Moon Jazz, Hacksaw's Blues with Ronnie Whitehead + guests, free, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 10, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 8 for semi-annual art walk, "Sunnyslope Series of Second Saturdays," free. Hob Nob's, 149 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, Full Moon Jazz, 7-10 p.m. third Fri. Sept. 16, Oct. 21, free.
September - October 2011
JAZZ NOTES
Jazz every Friday night 7:30 to 9:30 SEPTEMBER 2
Jeff Libman Quartet SEPTEMBER 9
AZ Big Band SEPTEMBER 16
William Ravel Quartet SEPTEMBER 23
Jazz Bass & Face SEPTEMBER 30
Jazz Poets
OCTOBER 7
Eric Rasmussen Quartet OCTOBER 14
William Ravel Quartet OCTOBER 21
John Sims Quintet OCTOBER 28
Max Knouse Trio
L'Amore Restaurant and Bar, 3159 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix 85016, 602-381-3159, LauRha Frankfort (sax-vocals-guitar), 6-9 p.m. Wed. Los Compadres, 2350 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, 602-864-0258: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. Oct. 29, Pete Pancrazi-guitar, David Valdivia-keys, Vic Kottnerbass, Terry Tully-drums; food. Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-258-0014: Running From Bears (Eric Rasmussen-alto, Adam Roberts-tenor, Jeff Libmanguitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums), 9 p.m.-midnight Sept. 12, Oct. 10; Bad Cactus Brass Band, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wed. Sept. 28; other Mon., Jiggle (Bryon Ruth, Scott Zimmer, Ted Sistrunk, Wes Anderson), thelostleaf.org Luci's Healthy Marketplace, 1590 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix 85014, 602-773-1329: Delphine Cortez-Joel Robin-Cleve Huff, 7:30-10 p.m. Sat., food, lucishealthymarketplace.com Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480515-6296: noon-1 p.m. Tues., free: Sept. 6, Nancy Gee; Sept. 27, Vicki McDermitt; Oct. 4, Chris Stewart. Nostalgi'a Cancione e Vino Italian Cuisine, 4935 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale 85301, 623-463-8104, Robin Maynes-piano + guests, 5:30-8:30 p.m, FriSat., eatatpolos.com Paisley Violin Cafe, 1030 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, 602-254-7843: 7 p.m. Blue Monday jazz jam led by Curtiss Glenn Olsen-bass w/ Mike Halperin-keys, Sherry Vames-vocals; jazz lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tues-Wed-Thurs. w/ Olsen-bass, Mike Halperinkeys, Eric Bart-guitar, Mark Lanus-tenor sax, Sherry Vames-vocals; also, Roosevelt Street Jazz (John Mitchell-piano, Uwe Weierstall-bass, Jason Weidman or Jordan Tompkins-drums). 8-10 p.m. Wed.; Trio Nine (experimental jazz), 8-10 p.m. Thurs.; Blue Monday jam, thepaisley.com Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-468-0700, Nicole Pesce-piano, noon & 3 p.m. Wed-Sat., lobby lounge + some evenings. Royal Palms Inn, 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-840-3610, pianists nightly (some jazz). NEW Seasons 52, 2502 E. Camelback Road (east end Biltmore Fashion Park), Phoenix 85016, 602840-5252, some jazz including Pam Morita-piano, 610 p.m. Sun. Sept. 18. St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602200-8111, Dennis Rowland-vocals, Felix Sainz-bass (Sept. 18, Delphine Cortez-Joel Robin-Felix Sainz); 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sun. brunch; stfrancisaz.com. Union Hills Country Club, 9860 W. Lindgren Ave. Sun City, 623-974-5888, reservations requested, $10, 7-9 p.m. Wed.: Sept. 14, Pete Pancrazi Trio; Sun. Sept. 18, Mike Smith-piano + Chelsea Fauldsvocals; Wed. Sept. 28, Nick Manson Trio (Mansonpiano, Mario Mendivil-bass, Dom Moio-drums); Sun. Oct. 2, Nicole Pesce; Wed. Oct. 12, Delphine
Cortez; Sun. Oct. 23, Beth Lederman; Wed. Oct. 26, Sahnas Brothers; presented by Jean Bayus. EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-MesaApache Junction) Asia Restaurant, 1236 E. Baseline, Ste. 102, Mesa, 480-892-0688, Renee Patrick-vocals, Steve Denney-keys-vocals, Floyd Roberson-drums, 7:3010:30 p.m. second, third, fourth Fri. NEW Boston's, 400 W. University Drive, Tempe 85281, 480-517-5100: Jeremy Lappitt and Friends, 9 p.m. Thurs. (all-ages jam session), Fri. & Sat., free; food. Dave's Electric Brew Pub, 502 S. College Ave. (5th&College), Tempe 85281 480-967-5353, daveselectricbrewpub.com, food & drink, no cover: Bad Cactus Brass Band, 5-7 p.m. Thurs. Sept. 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs. Sept. 9, 5:15-7:15 p.m. Sat. Sept. 24, also Sat. Oct. 1, Sat. Oct. 29; resumed series NEW DAY, 7-9 p.m. Wed.: Sept. 21, Stan Sorenson + guest; Sept. 28, TBA; Oct. 5, Jeremy Lappitt & Four-Year Plan; Oct. 12, Michael Powers Group; Oct. 19, Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin; Oct. 26, Renee Patrick & Stan Sorenson; Nov. 2 TBA; Nov. 9, Stan Sorenson; Nov.16, Stu Siefer Combo; presented by JAMN Jazz Productions, www.jamnjazzproductions.com, jamn_az@yahoo.com 480 966-0812. continued on next page
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JAZZ VENUES, continued from page 12 NEW 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 session led by Aebi-Coulson Jazz Trio w/ Jimmy Nistico-sax, Tim Downs-drums, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sun. NEW The Fixx, 15 E. Seventh St. (east of Mill Ave.), Tempe, 480-829-3420, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wed., all-ages jam session led by Caleb Veazey-guitar, Branson Nejame-piano, Jerome Salazar-bass, Kevin Phillips-drums. Gold Bar Espresso, 3141 S. McClintock Drive, #6, Tempe, 480-839-3082, Jazz Alliance, 7:30-11 p.m. Fri & Sun., goldbarespresso.org. Handlebar Pub and Grill, 650 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 85120, 480-982-2091: Carmine D'Amico-guitar, 7-10 p.m. Thurs. Kokopelli Winery and Bistro, 35 W. Boston St., Chandler, 480-792-6927, Stan Sorenson Duo, 7-10 p.m. Fri. Sept. 9, Fri. Oct. 7, Sat. Oct. 15; food, kokopelliwinery.com La Stalla Cucina Rustica, 68 W. Buffalo St., Chandler, 480-855-9990, lastallacr.com, Laurie Fagen-vocals + Frank Smith-keyboard, 6-9 p.m.
Sept. 11, Oct. 9; Vandal-Hancock Duo, Matt Vandal & Devon Hancock-jazz guitars, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 25, Oct. 23. Lone Butte Casino, Verona Chophouse, 1077 S. Kyrene Road, Gila River Reservation (Kyrene exit from I-10 to Santan 202 east, or 101 south to Santan 202 west), 21 and older, 1-800-WIN-GILA (946-4452): 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Jazz Brunch: Bridget & The Aug Jazz Duo, first-third Sun.; Delphine Cortez-Joel Robin Jazz Duo, secondfourth Sun., also Oct. 30. Mesa Active Adult Center, 247 N. Macdonald St., Mesa, 480-962-5612, Burgie Crandall's Big Band, 1-3:30 p.m. Tues., $5. Pesto's Gourmet Pizza and Wine Bar, 1960 W. Ray Road, Suite 4 (NE corner Dobson Road), Chandler, 480-821-2949, John Knowlton Trio (Knowlton-guitar, Eric Bart or Dick Curtis-guitar, Dennis Sexton-bass) 7-11 p.m. Sat. NEW Pier D' Orleans, 61 E. University Dr., Mesa, 480-844-7437, Cheryl's Mardi Gras Jazz Band (Cheryl Thurston-piano, Gary Church-cornet, Joe Hopkins-clarinet, Roy Calhoun-drums), 6-8 p.m. 1st & 3rd 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-guitarbass, Andy Ziker-drums) 7-10 p.m. Thurs. NEW Pizza Mart, 1329 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-9624233, Cheryl's Cats and Jammers Band (Gary Church-cornet, Joe Hopkins-clarinet, Dick Obermiller-bass, Roy Calhoun-drums), 5-7:30 p.m. Wed. Robbie Fox's Public House, 640 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, 480-642-6442, 3-6 p.m. Sun., all-ages jazz jam led by Jeff Libman-guitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums (weighted keyboard, PA system, vocal mic (Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25; Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30), robbiefoxs.com. NEW Studio Vino Wine Bar, 1825 E. Guadalupe, Suite 105, Tempe 85283, 480-897-1800, Vintage Flight (contemporary jazz duo, Jacob Lauxmanguitar, Michael Moynihan-sax), 6-9 p.m. alternate Wed. (Sept. 14 etc.), food. Warren's Jazz Bistro, 1451 E. Williams Field Road, (SW corner Val Vista Road behind Kohl's), Gilbert, 480-899-5299: 6-9 p.m. Sun. jam; Smooth continued on next page
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JAZZ VENUES, continued from page 13 NEW Wine Cellar, 5030 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee 85044, 480-598-9463, mywinecellarphx.com, String Theory (Doug Arnoldguitar-vocals, Shawn Manske-bass-vocals), 7-9:30 p.m. Sat. Sept. 10, food. NEW Venue 104 (Performance Café), 940 E. University, Tempe, 480-256-0166: 7-10 p.m. Tues.: Jeff Libman Quartet (Libman-guitar, Matt Williamspiano, Andrew Schiller-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums), Aug.. 30; Eric Rasmussen Quartet, Sept. 6; William Ravel Quartet, Sept. 20; Mike Kocour Quartet, Sept. 27; Paul Brewer Quartet, Oct. 4; Andy Gross Quartet, Oct. 11; William Ravel Quartet, Oct. 18; Mike Kocour Quartet, Oct. 25; food. AROUND AZ PAYSON Payson Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson: 2 p.m. Sun. Sept. 11, $5 donation: John Darst Jazz Quartet (Darst-guitarvocals, Bob Veltre-guitar, Chris Long-bass, drumsGerry Reynolds; info-rsvp to gerryreynolds@hotmail.com
Sat. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Susannah Martin-vocals, Matt Jackson-piano, 6:309:30 pm, Fri. Sept. 9; 129andahalf.com Hassayampa Inn Lounge, 122 E. Gurley St., Prescott, 928-778-9434, Prescott Jazz Society Jazz Showcase, 7-10 p.m. Fri-Sat, jam session hosted by Milt Cannon. SEDONA 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., (starting Sept. 27). NEW Desert Flour Bakery, 6646 State Route 179, 928-284-4633, Rosemary Chavez - vocals + keys, 6-8:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 1, 15, 29; Oct. 13, 27. Enchantment Resort, 525 Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona, 928-282-2900, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch, Les Czimber-piano.
PRESCOTT
Heartline Cafe, 1610 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928282-0785: Miller, Martin & Ki Band: Susannah Martin-vocals-percussion, Eric Miller-guitar/vocals, Robin Miller-guitar-vocals, Patrick Ki, guitar-vocals, $10, reservations recommended, 6-9 p.m. Sun. Sept. 11; heartlinecafe.com
129-1/2 An American Jazz Grille, 129-1/2 N. Cortez St., Prescott, 928-443-9292: Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, Jack Petersen-guitar, Daren Burns bass, 6:30-9:30 p.m.,
Jazz Bouquet, 162 Coffee Pot Drive @ 89A, Sedona (Bashas' Plaza), 928-204-1091; Jazz @ High Tea: Susannah Martin-vocals-percussion; Vincent Z-guitar-vocals, $22 includes tea drinks-
JAZZ INAZ
Ken's Creekside Gypsy Lounge, Creekside Plaza, 251 Hwy 179, Sedona (928) 282-1705, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Nikki Adams-keys, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun. Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25; 7-10 p.m. Fri. Oct.21. Marketplace Cafe Nightspot, 6645 Highway 179, #C7 (Outlet Mall at Jack's Canyon Rd.) Village of Oak Creek, 928-284-5478, 7-10 p.m. Sat. Sept. 10, European Jazz Cabaret: Ingrid “Vismaya” Hagelberg-vocals, Allen Ames-guitar-violin, Daren Burns-bass), mpcsedona.com TUCSON Cushing Street Bar & Grill, 198 W Cushing St., Tucson, 520-622-7984, Jeff Lewis Quartet, 7-10 p.m. Sat. Old Pueblo Grill, 60 N. Alvernon, Tucson, 7-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Pete Swan Trio hosts jam session. OTHER SOURCES: Jazz in AZ, JazzinAZ.org, 480-994-0807 Tucson Jazz Society, tucsonjazzsociety.org, 520903-1265 KJZZ, 91.5 fm radio, KJZZ.org KYOT, 95.5 fm, KYOT.com Arizona Classic Jazz Society, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org Prescott Jazz Summit, prescottjazz.com Prescott Jazz Society, pjsjazz.org
Tuesday, September 13
Ted Sistrunk-bass Shea Marshall-keys Wes Anderson-drums
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Tuesday, October 11
Nick Manson-keys Mario Mendivil-bass John Lewis-drums
2nd Tuesdays
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NEW Jazz in AZ Membership Levels & Application Effective September 1, 2011
There’s great LIVE JAZZ in the Valley 52 weeks a year. But if you don’t know, you can’t go! As a member of Jazz in AZ, you’ll be joining the vibrant jazz community and support the activities of organization, while reaping benefits commensurate with your level of support..
Jazz Youth Level - Free Individual membership offered to students under the age of 21 shall consist of the following benefits: Free admission to regular JiA member parties 50% off KERR Concert Tickets Access to Scholarships, Performance and Workshop opportunities
Jazz Sustainers Circle - This is a leadership level for those individuals who are truly committed to sustaining Jazz in the community. Each of the levels in the Sustainers Circle shall be for an Individual membership as well as an additional guest and shall consist of all Benefits of Jazz Supporter, Contributor, and Jazz Fan Levels, plus: Jazz Aficionado - $500-$999 Individual membership that shall consist of the following benefits: Recognition in Newsletter, Website, and Programs as Jazz Aficionado Two (2) Free Tickets to Two (2) KERR Concerts of Choice during membership term Free Admission for Member and Guest to JiA Monthly Parties
Jazz Fan - $50 Individual membership that shall consist of the following benefits Jazz Newsletter JiA Appreciation Gift $5 Discount off the $15 admission fee to JiA monthly parties Jazz Contributor - $100 Individual membership that shall consist of the following benefits: All Benefits of Jazz Fan Level, plus: Advanced notice to select events Discounts on Concerts and other select events Special pricing on KERR Concerts $10 Discount off the $15 admission fee to JiA monthly parties
Jazz Patron - $1,000-$2,499 Individual membership that shall consist of the following benefits: Recognition in Newsletter, Website, and Programs as Jazz Patron Two (2) Free Tickets to Four (4) KERR Concerts of Choice during membership term Free Admission for Member and Guest to JiA Monthly Parties Jazz Benefactor - $2,500-$4,999 Individual membership that shall consist of the following benefits: Recognition in Newsletter, Website, and Programs as Jazz Benefactor Four (4) Free Tickets to Two (2) KERR Concerts of Choice during membership term Free Admission for Member and Guest to JiA Monthly Parties
Jazz Supporter - $200 Individual membership that shall consist of the following benefits: All Benefits of Jazz Contributor and Jazz Fan Levels, plus: Advance Invitation to Exclusive JiA events (e.g. In-home fund raising concerts) Premium reserved seating at JiA monthly parties and other select events (space permitting) Special pricing on KERR Concerts $10 Discount off the $15 admission fee to JiA monthly parties Advance Invitation to Exclusive Functions (e.g. “meet and greet with artists,” etc.) name and contact listing endorsed on JiA Website, in JiA Newsletters and select mailings. Additional Household Members - Open to individuals wishing to add others in their Same Household to their membership level. Applicable to Jazz Fan, Jazz Contributor, and Jazz Supporter membership levels. 50% off the addition of each member at the same level. Multiple levels are not allowed (e.g. Primary at Jazz Supporter, but additional family members at Jazz Contributor or Jazz Fan). Business Memberships shall consist of business members interested in affiliating with Jazz in Arizona. Open to businesses, professionals, corporations, institutions, venues, promoters, etcetera and is limited to Jazz Sustainer's Circle Levels only (see next column). Business Members will receive discounts on advertising in Newsletter, Web, and Programs in lieu of concert tickets to KERR. Privileges extended to two named representatives. Additional representatives may be added at $100/named individual. Business members will also get their name and contact listing endorsed on JiA Website, in JiA Newsletters and select mailings.
Note: Current memberships will continue at their original terms until expiration. Members may upgrade to new levels at any time.
Jazz Maestro - $5,000+ Individual membership that shall consist of the following benefits: Recognition in Newsletter, Website, and Programs as Jazz Maestro Four (4) Free Tickets to Four (4) KERR Concerts of Choice during membership term Free Admission for Member and Guest to JiA Monthly Parties Jazz Angel Level - This is a recognition level rather than a membership level to recognize those individuals who have contributed excess of $100,000 cumulatively to JiA. Individuals at this level shall be recognized in Newsletter, Website, and Programs as a Jazz Angel and shall be presented a plaque as thanks for their continued support and a press release announcing the recognition of their support.
Membership Name____________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________State____________ Zip Code __________________ Phone ________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________ Names of Additional Household Members (@ ½ rate) or up to two Business Representatives (included): __________________________________________ ______________________________________ New Member
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Contribution Total Amount enclosed $________________
Please include the original or a photocopy of this entire membership application with your check. Thank you.
Make check payable to: Jazz in AZ. Mail to: Jazz in AZ, P. O. Box 2913, Scottsdale, AZ 85252-2913 x x
You may also join Jazz in AZ, renew/upgrade your membership or make a contribution online at: www.jazzinaz.org. Credit card payments and contributions are accepted. Jazz in AZ is a 501(c)(3)organization and your support is tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Jazz in Arizona, Inc.
P.O. Box 2913 Scottsdale, AZ 85252-2913 Address Service Requested