Mike Vax-trumpet | Tony Vacca-sax | Howard Alden-guitar | Joel Robin-piano | Selwyn Ream-bass | Ken French-drums Mike Vax played with Art Pepper, Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry, and the Glen Miller and Jimmy Dorsey Orchestras. But he is acclaimed as…
Trumpet Legends: Satchmo to Miles with Summit Recording Artist Mike Vax Mike Vax-trumpet, Denny Monce-trumpet, Howard Alden-guitar, Joel Robin-piano, Selwyn Ream-bass, Kenny French-drums World-renowned 1st trumpeter and co-director of the legendary Stan Kenton Orchestra, Mike Vax, is joined by acclaimed Phoenix trumpeter…
The Josiel Perez’s MambAZ All-Stars bring the fiery sounds of Cuba together with the soulful sounds of American Jazz to create a concoction that will leave you wanting more. The group pays homage to the Cuban legends Perez Prado, Benny…
Renowned trumpeter/composer Terell Stafford headlines this exciting evening of performances with the SCC Jazz Orchestra, as well as a small ensemble. Mr. Stafford’s originals and arrangements will be featured in addition to his magnificent playing. Stafford is the Director of…
7:00 PM Jeremy Pelt-trumpet, Chien Chien Lu-vibraphone, Victor Gould-piano, Jonathan Michel-bass, Allan Mednard-drums Jeremy Pelt has become one of the preeminent young trumpeters within the world of jazz. Forging a bond with the Mingus Big Band very early on, as…
Recorded December 29, 2018 Christine Fawson-vocals/trumpet, Tim Ray-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Dom Moio-drums Amazing Phoenix native pianist Tim Ray is best known for his work with Lyle Lovett and as Tony Bennett’s current pianist/musical director. He has played with artists ranging…
Fred Forney-trumpet, Andy Gross-tenor sax, Nick Manson-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Rob Moore-drums “I Remember Chet…”, a tribute to Chet Baker, the James Dean of cool jazz. Songs that were hits for Chet like “I Remember You”, “I Fall In Love Too…
Riley Mulherkar-trumpet, Chloe Rowlands-trumpet, Andy Clausen-trombone, Willem de Koch-trombone The Westerlies are a New York-based brass quartet comprised of childhood friends from Seattle: Riley Mulherkar and Chloe Rowlands – a native of Phoenix who came up through Young Sounds and…
Ron King-trumpet, Dave Russell-tenor sax/bass flute, Beth Lederman-piano, Felix Sainz-bass/vocals, Bob Daniels-drums/bandleader The performance places an emphasis on Chet’s early career and his collaboration with pianist/composer Russ Freeman. The rest of the material is from the late 1970’s to the…
