1ST SHOW IS SOLD OUT! THERE ARE STILL GREAT SEATS AVAILABLE FOR THE LATE SHOW TWO SHOWS: 7:00 (SOLD OUT) & 9:15 PM $30, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID) - OR - attend BOTH shows for $45! ($15 Students) Add both shows to your cart and use code: BOTH  The New Guard Big Band […]

The Japan Jazz Flute Big Band with special guest, Ali Ryerson Come hear the exciting, original sound of a jazz ensemble featuring flutes ranging from piccolo to contrabass flute, plus piano, bass and drums, with great jazz arrangements by Yuko Hoshi and Kenji Konno. The Japan Jazz Flute Big Band (JJFBB) is back in the U.S. […]

Dr. Jesse McGuire-trumpet, Raúl Yañez-piano, Xavier Yañez-bass, Adam Clark-drums, Tony Valenzuela-congas 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 […]

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 […]

Stan Sorenson-guitar, Julian Davis-chromatic harmonica, Beth Lederman-keys, Mario Mendivil-bass, Buddy Banks-drums Stan Sorenson's group comes together to perform re-imagined versions of Stevie Wonder classics. 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 unique […]

The Stage Door Swings - Jazz goes to Broadway and the Movies Jazz music has influenced the music of Broadway from the early years of musical shows, going all the way back to the early years of the 20th century.  Many of the great jazz musicians and composers and arrangers ended up in Los Angeles […]