Join Blaise Lantana & Friends, including Francine Reed, Dennis Rowland, Stan Sorenson, and more! Hear Some Halloween favorites Witchcraft, Spooky, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, Black Magic Woman, Autumn Leaves and The Night has A Thousand Eyes. Costume contest for some new CDs and KJZZ swag. Join the All Hallows' eve Celebration […]
The University of Iowa Jazz Faculty Trio (The IJFT) Dr. Damani Phillips-sax, Curtis Taylor-trumpet, Dr. William Menefield-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Lewis Nash-drums The newly-formed IJFT consists of the newly-solidified jazz faculty of the University of Iowa jazz studies program. UI jazz has undergone some significant changes in the past 4 years and is quickly positioning itself […]
Andrew Gross-saxophone, Paul Brewer-saxophone, Nick Manson-piano, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Dwight Kilian-bass, Scott Sadlon-drums, Joe Garcia-percussion Led by drummer Scott Sadlon, SONRISA is a collective of some of the most talented jazz musicians in the Phoenix area. Named after the Spanish word for “Smile” the group brings a joyful energy to its performances. It’s a rare occasion […]
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 […]
This powerhouse eight-piece instrumental group celebrates the unique contributions of female jazz musicians and composers. With a unique approach to creative collaboration, this dynamic ensemble brings originality to familiar as well as more esoteric works.
Join us for a lively evening of Latin Jazz and Salsa, blended with Mambo, Descarga, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Bolero and Samba. Raúl Yáñez brings a rich musical background and experience to the stage. He currently teaches at ASU in their School of Music, Dance & Theatre. He has worked and recorded with other notable artists […]
The Superstition Jazz Orchestra: "A JAZZY THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION" Since the 1960s, big band jazz has gone through an extensive evolution, influenced by the popular music of the day and the intriguing sounds of music from around the world. Join the Superstition Jazz Orchestra as it presents a concert of compositions and arrangements that musically capture […]
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATION Larry Redhouse-piano, Ed Friedland-acoustic & electric bass, Gil Rodriguez-drums Larry Redhouse is a member of the Navajo Nation, a jazz pianist, composer and bandleader. He has performed locally, nationally and internationally: the Grenoble Jazz Festival-Grenoble France, The Kennedy Center Jazz Club, The Smithsonian Museum for the American Indian- Washington DC, […]
Eric Rasmussen-alto sax, Alex Yuwen-tenor sax, Bailey Zick-pedal steel, Alex Oliverio-guitar, Mario Yniguez-keyboard/synth, Max Beckman-bass, Jordan Tompkins-drums Sun Song & Toy Tunes is Alex's attempt to realize the “imaginational anthems” that early American Guitar & Banjo stylings evoke. Each song was written for solo guitar or banjo, then orchestrated with a modern ensemble in mind. That ensemble includes acoustic/electric guitars, banjos, […]