Wine & Jazz Matinee: The Ultimate Pairing of Wine and Jazz "HOLIDAY WINE TASTING" Your hosts: Renowned Trumpet Diva Louise Baranger, Wine Expert Fred Tregaskis With: Dave Henning-piano, Selwyn Reams-bass, Bruce Stodola-drums Whether you are passionate about jazz and wine, or you are just looking for a unique way to spend a Sunday afternoon, this […]

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 […]

Join us in the Forman's basement as we re-imagine the greats from the ME decade! Including Elton John, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Bee Gees, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Al Jarreau, The Carpenters, Dizzy Gillespie, and More! TICKETS: $25, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID)

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 […]

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 […]

Nuance is: Devon Leal Bridgewater-trumpet/violin/cornet/flugelhorn, Dan Sieckman-guitar, Selwyn Reams-bass, with Jackie Lopez-vocals Just a few notes is all it takes to be captivated by Jackie’s soulful and sultry voice. As a vintage jazz singer she delivers an elegant performance full of “old Hollywood” sparkle and glamour. You’ll go back in time as she performs songs […]

Rosetta Verde w/ special guests Shea Marshall & Martin Gaxiola An afternoon of Latin Jazz, Flamenco Music, & Dance.  Kristofer Hill-guitar, Adrian Goldenthal-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums, with Shea Marshall-sax/piano and Martin Gaxiola-flamenco dance  

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 […]