From the mid-1970s through the early 90s, Francine reigned as the most popular jazz and blues vocalist in the Valley.  In fact, she was still winning New Times/Best of Phoenix awards  after she moved to Atlanta!  Francine appeared with her bands Jazz Alive and Fever at venues such as The Boojum Tree, Chuy’s and Chuy’s […]

Ayo Brame-tenor sax (Oakland), Arsen Nalbandian-piano  (Phoenix) Gerald Williams-bass (Oakland), Dillan Yandell-drums (Phoenix) *EMERGING ARTIST* My name is Ayo Brame, a 16-year old up and coming jazz musician out of Oakland, California. I am currently completing my sophomore year at Oakland School of the Arts (OSA) where I have studied under several accomplished musicians since […]

Dennis Rowland-vocals, Dr. Jesse McGuire-trumpet, Jerry Donato-sax, Joel Robin (Goldenthal)-piano, Adrian Goldenthal-bass, Dowell Davis-drums Join us for an afternoon with legendary Count Basie Orchestra vocalist and Concord Jazz Recording Artist Dennis Rowland as he performs a wide range of material including Song for My Father, Dance With My Father Again, songs from his upcoming recording […]

Kim Weston - vocals, Beth Lederman - keys, Marcus Williams - guitar, Mario Mendivil - bass, Connor Sample - drums Often blending a mixture of latin and bossa rhythms with strong balladry, Kim Weston deals in a currency that goes beyond love, loss, joy and grief. She peels back the bandages over homelessness, dependency, and […]