Ring in the New Year at this early night New Years Eve Celebration, 7:30-10p, with two of the Valley’s best-known and beloved vocalists: Dennis Rowland and Delphine Cortez! Count Basie Orchestra alum Rowland and unique vocal stylist Cortez will sing some of their most requested songs. The evening will include a dessert bar, champagne toast, […]

Mary Petrich-sax, Anna Kouchnerov-violin, Jude Poorten-guitar, Vince Thiefain-bass, Holly Channell-drums Celebrating Boston’s Global Jazz scene, Holly Channell leads an uplifting night of Global Jazz Music with rhythmic and improvised musical ideas from around the world. Joining her will be other Boston Global Jazz musicians, guitarist Jude Poorten and violinist Anna Kouchnerov. As well as Phoenix’s […]

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 […]

Ricky Woodard-saxophone, Bobby Floyd-keys, Russell Malone-guitar, Lewis Nash-drums  Rickey Woodard is a Los Angeles based jazz saxophonist. He began his career touring with the Ray Charles Orchestra from 1980 to 1988 and then settled in Los Angeles where he is a mainstay of the Los Angeles jazz scene. Whether performing jazz or gospel, as a […]

Stan Sorenson's group comes together (again) to perform re-imagined version of Beatles' classics, just because. You've definitely got to get this music into your life! During his performances, Stan blends a variety of musical styles and songs with traditional jazz sounds. Cool, Be-bop, Latin, Rock, Reggae and today's Contemporary Jazz are combined to create his […]