May 16, Pete Pancrazi-guitar-vocals, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wed., free, Civic Space Lunchtime Concert Series, Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-262-7424; bring lunch, or food trucks, or pre-order $6.50 boxed lunch at 602-253-6912 or from Fair Trade Café.

 

** May 20, Delphine Cortez & Jazz Alive: (Joel Robin-keys, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff-drums+ Jerry Donato-sax), 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($15), Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004; info 480-994-0807. 

 

**May 20, first weekly Jazz in AZ Jam Session (grand piano, guitar-bass amps, drum set), rotating bands: 6-9 p.m. Sun. May 20, Jeff Libman-guitar, Chris Finet-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums, $2-$5 donation, all ages, The Nash (Jazz in AZ center), 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, jazzinaz.org or 480-994-0807.

 

May 20, Cynthia Sayer & Friends (4-string banjoist, swing, hot jazz, tango, western, classical), 1-4 p.m. Sun., Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, Arizona Classic Jazz Society event, $10 members, $15 non-members, under 18 free, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org  

 

May 20, Full Moon Jazz Quartet (Carolyn Karnes-flute, Bob Estrada-bass, Bill Bellamak-guitar, Tom Coulson-drums), 2-5 p.m. Sun., $5 (military fund-raiser), Blue Agave 28615 N. El Mirage Road (Loop 303 @ Happy Valley Road), Peoria 85383, 623-433-9815, blueagaveaz.com 

 

May 20, Renee Patrick-vocals, Scott Miner-bass, Joe Costello-drum + piano, 2-5 p.m. Sun., Moms4Moms event, Plumb Performing Arts Studio, 9153 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale 85260

 

May 20, Liz Story-piano, 30^th anniversary benefit for Adult Care Services-Prescott, 4:30 p.m. wine-hors d’oeuvres in courtyard, 6 p.m. concert, $120, Prescott Center for the Arts, 208 N. Marina Street ( corner of Willis), Prescott 86301; tickets @  pfaa.net/saturday-night.html or 928-445-3286.  

 

May 24-27, “Jivin’ in Bebop: A Celebration of Big Band Bebop and Progressive Jazz,” 18 concerts, films, panels, $425, $450, presented by Los Angeles Jazz Institute, 562-200-5477, lajazzinstitute.org @ Los Angeles Airport Marriott, 5855 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 9004, $99 room rate, 800-228-9290 (group code JIJJIJA).

 

May 25, John Proulx-piano-vocals, 7:30 p.m. Fri., $35, Tempe Center for the Arts, Lakeside, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.com 

 

May 25-26, Lost Leaf Anniversary Party, free, all day Fri-Sat. including Bad Cactus Brass Band, 10-11 p.m. Sat. May 26, free, 914 N. Fifth St., Phoenix, 602-258-0014, thelostleaf.org

 

May 25, Frankie Manning Birthday Celebration (honoring late Lindy Hop expert who died in 2009), 7:30 p.m. Fri. dance lesson, 9-11 p.m. dancing, $7, all ages event.

May 26, “Cool Like That” (Miles Davis birthday tribute in music-word-visuals, birthday showcase), 6 p.m. Sat., $15 advance, $20 day of, $25 on-line advance + t-shirt, Black Poet Ventures, bpevents.com, info 602-442-4278; Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 85014, 602-265-4842.

 

May 27, Memorial Day Weekend concert: Les Czimber-piano /Zirque Bonner-bass, 3-3:45 p.m.; “Bass and Face,” Dwight Kilian-bass, Vicki McDermitt-vocals, 4-4:45 p.m.; Judy Roberts & Friends, 5-6 p.m.; Armand Boatman-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums, 6:15-7:15 p.m.;  $20, $25 (food available 2-6 p.m.); St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Hwy 179 between Chapel & Back O' Beyond Roads, Sedona, 928-282-7366, episcopalnet.org/DBS/Sedona/Jazz

 

May 27, Nick Colionne-guitar-vocals, 7:30 p.m. Fri, $35-general, $25-members, $15-student/military, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive, Tucson 85750, 520-903-1265 or tucsonjazz.org

 

** May 31, Jazz in AZ Special Event: Freddy Cole Quartet (youngest brother of Nat King Cole), Cole-piano-vocals, Randy Napoleon-guitar, Elias Bailey-bass, Curtis Boyd-drums; 6 p.m. Thurs. for wine-hors d’oeuvres preceding 6:45 p.m. concert, $75; 9 p.m. Thurs. concert-only, $30 ($5 discount on either concert for Jazz in AZ members); sponsorship/patron support options @ jazzinaz.org or 602-795-0464; The Nash (Jazz in AZ center), 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004.

 

June 1, Young Sounds of Arizona + Fred Forney (“Meet the Composer”), 7:30 p.m. Fri., $15, $13-students/seniors, $10 youths ages 6 to 17, free for children 5 and younger, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, themim.org 

 

June 5, “Honoring Dave Cook”: Lifetime Achievement Award from Phoenix Musicians Union Local 586 featuring a re-creation of Cook’s Vanguard combo, led by Ted Sistrunk-bass + Beth Lederman-piano, Big Jim Henry-trumpet, Bryon Ruth-tenor sax, John Lewis-drums, more: 7:30 p.m. Tues., $5, $3-students, free-Union members & children under 12, Kottner Hall, Union building, 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix 85006), snacks and beverages on sale + takeout menu from the nearby Tuck Shop. 

 

June 8, Prescott Jazz Summit’s “Jazz at Noon”: various musicians, noon-1 pm, free, outdoors, Courthouse Square, Prescott.

 

June 10, “Howlin’ at the Highlands” (presented by Prescott Jazz Summit): Renee Patrick-vocals, Mike Vax-trumpet-flugelhorn, Tony Vacca-sax-flute, Beth Lederman-piano, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Cleve Huff-drums; 3-5:30 pm, $20, Highlands Center for Natural History Amphitheater, 1375 S. Walker Road, Prescott, 928-776-9550, tickets 928-771-1268 or prescottjazz.com 

 

June 14, Ramsey Lewis Quintet, 7 p.m. Thurs. $40 & $50; 9  p.m. Thurs. $30 & $40, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, themim.org 

 

** June 17, Dennis Rowland and Extreme Decibel Big Band, annual Jazz in AZ Father’s Day Dance, 3-7 p.m. Sun., Scottsdale Plaza Resort Main Ballroom, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253, 480-948-5000, cash bar, dance floor, $30 per person, $35 at the door ($5 discount for advance tickets for members), dance-group discounts, $10 for youth under 18 with parents, $50 reserved sponsor seats, $500 sponsor tables of 10; benefit for JiA Youth Programs and The Nash center, tickets & info, jazzinaz.org and 480-994-0807.

 

June 24, Dan Reed (trumpet) + 52nd Street Jazz Band, 1-4 p.m. Sun., Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, Arizona Classic Jazz Society event, $10 members, $15 non-members, under 18 free, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org 

 

 Mid-May Jazz Venues

 Compiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myers, psmyers1@cox.net

 

(Bookings are subject to change without notice; call to confirm)

SCOTTSDALE-FOUNTAIN HILLS-PV

 

All-American Sports Grill, 16872 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, 480-816-4625, music 8-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. including Bad Cactus Brass Band 9 p.m.-midnight Sat. June 30, no cover.

American Legion Post #44, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-941-9053, Swingtime Jazz Quartet, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wed., food, dancing. 

 

Bobby’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, 480-556-0770: various nightly.

 

NEW British Open Pub, 1334 N. Scottsdale Road (SW cormer McDowell Road), Scottsdale, 480-941-4915, thebritishopenpub.com: Doc Chaney-tpt-tb-vocals, Larry Crinklaw-keys-vocals, Big John Cieslak-clarinet/tenorsax-flute-tpt, 6-8 p.m. Thurs.

 

Chances Are, 7570 E. Sixth Ave (corner of Miller Road), Scottsdale, 480-994-4338, Joe Hopkins Quintet (Hopkins-clarinet, Cheryl Thurston-keys, Gary Church-tpt-guitar, Danny Shannon-bass, Caesar Rob-drums), New Orleans-style jazz + jammers, 5-9 p.m. Sun., food, dancing. 

 

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road (Scottsdale Quarter), Scottsdale, 480-538-8468, music 7-11 p.m. nightly, including Bobby Hamilton Trio (Hamilton-piano-vocals, Chris Finet-bass, Greg Warner or Tim Downs-drums), May 15, 19, 21, 28; Diana Lee, 7-11 p.m. May 26; Renee Patrick, May 18; Joe Costello Jazz Experience, 6-10 p.m. June 22.

 

Houston’s, 6113 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-922-7775: Jerry Donato Band, 5:30-9 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.

 

Jazz in the Hills @ Holiday Inn/Fireside Room, 12800 N. Saguaro Blvd. (across from Octagon), Fountain Hills, jazzinthehills.org, $5 donation, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.: May 18, Mike Crotty Quartet’s "Tribute to Thad Jones"; May 25, Armand Boatman Be Bop Revolution; June 1, Andrew Gross Quartet; June 8, Fred Forney Quartet; June 15, Armand Boatman Trio + Mike Crotty-horns; June 22, Joe Garcia & Friends; June 29, Armand Boatman Trio + Jerry Donato-tenor sax;  reservations to 480-816-9047 or 602-810-7447; info 480-688-9035, Susan Harding:

 

Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480-946-3004, $5 cover after 8 p.m.: Margo Reed Band, 9 p.m.-midnight Mon. (Reed-vocals, Jerry Donato-sax, Joel Robin-keyboard), Dennis Rowland & the Jazz Experience, 9 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jazz in AZ monthly parties: May 20, Delphine Cortez & Jazz Alive (Joel Robin-keys, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff-drums); open to public ($15), info 480-994-0807; June 19, Father’s Day Dance,  Dennis Rowland and Extreme Decibel Big Band, Scottsdale Plaza Resort Ballroom, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, info 480-994-0807. 

 

Lon’s at Hermosa Inn, 5532 E. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley, 602-955-7878, Larry Reed-piano-vocals, Dennis Sexton-bass, 10 a.m-2 p.m. Sun brunch; Stan Sorenson-guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. on patio through May.

 

Malee’s Thai Bistro, 7131 E. Main St., Scottsdale, 480-947-6042: Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Mon. through May 21.

 

Mayo Clinic, 12400 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, 480-301-8000, noon-1 p.m. Wed. free:  May 16, Delphine Cortez; May 30, Dwight Kilian-Russell Schmidt; June 27, Laurie Fagen; July 11, Beth Lederman; July 18, Nancy Gee; Aug. 1, Ron Jean; Aug. 8, Jan Sandwich; Aug. 22, Chris Stewart; Sept. 5, Nuance; Sept. 19, Kay Peper; Oct. 3, Vicki McDermitt; Oct. 31, Vismaya; Nov. 14, Margo Reed; Nov. 28, Pete Pancrazi; Dec. 19, Trio 380.

 

Montelucia Resort-Mbar, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive @ Tatum, Paradise Valley, 480-627-3200, montelucia.com:  8-11 p.m. Fri. June 1, Joe Costello Jazz Experience featuring Diana Lee-vocals (Costello-drums, Felix Sainz-bass, Dave Baradic-keys); 8-11 p.m. May 19, June 16, Renee Patrick-vocals, teve Denney-keys-bass-vocals, Johnny Carrasco-guitar, Jason Johnson-drums; 8-11 p.m. May 26, Michael Reed & The Usual Suspects (Reed-vocals, Kenny Poe-keys, Johnny Carrasco-guitar, Joe Costello-drums.

 

Phoenician Resort-J&G Steakhouse (formerly Mary Elaine’s), 6000 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale 85251, 480-941-8200, thephoenician.com: Dennis Rowland-vocals, Paul Sherman-piano, Felix Sainz-bass, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs. happy hour.

 

Remington’s, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253, 480-951-5101:  (schedule through June 2, then Danny Long + Neal Seroka-bass guitar, Tues, Fri., Sat.); 6-11 p.m. Tues., Danny Long-piano-vocals, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, Tony Vacca-sax; 6-11 p.m. Wed., Judy Roberts-piano-vocals; 7-11 p.m. Thurs., Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, Margo Reed-vocals; 6-11 p.m. Fri., Danny Long-Judy Roberts; 6-11 p.m. Sat., Danny Long-Judy Roberts + Trish Dwyer;  4-6 p.m. Mon., Rags Allen, also 7-11 p.m. Rags + band; 7-11 p.m. Wed-Thurs. 

 

Rhythm and Wine, 7605 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, SE corner of Miller, Scottsdale, 85255, 480-478-6999, Stan Sorenson-solo guitar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch through May.

 

Sacred Grounds Jazz (coffeehouse @Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ auditorium), 4425 N. Granite Reef Rd. (east of Hayden, south of Camelback), Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, scucc.com, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs., $5 donation, coffee-desserts:  May 17, Russ Schmidt CD/LP Release Party; May 24, Nathan Hubbard Septet (Hubbard, Ted Sistrunk, Jeff Libman, Kim Headlee, Scott Zimmer, Eric Rasmussen, Bryon Ruth). May 31, Dmitri Matheny Group’s "Crime Scenes”; June 7, Beth Lederman’s "Jazz con Alma"; June 14, Blaise Lantana Sings Cole Porter; June 21, Armand Boatman’s BeBop Revolution; June 28, Papa John DeFrancesco & Friends.

 

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, 5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley,  480-948-2100, sanctuaryoncamelback.com, Alice Tatum Band, 7-10 p.m. Fri. through May (except May 18).

 

Scottsdale Ranch Raquet Clubhouse, Mountain View Road east of 96th Street , Scottsdale, 7-9 p.m. Mon. June 4 through Oct.: Dave Friedman-tpt-leader, Paul Wolin-tenor sax, Mark Young-alto sax, Joe Savard-trombone, Ned Kuvinen-keys, Gary Browning-vibes, Don Friedman-guitar, Todd Knowles-bass, Ken Fauland-drums, Ginni Alvey-vocals.

 

Studio, Scottsdale Congregational Church, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, 11 a.m. Sun. live-jazz service, music led by Shea Marshall. 

 

Talking Stick Resort & Casino (Orange Sky Lounge, 15^th floor), 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 85250, 480-850-8606: Foster Oden Trio (Oden-piano-vocals, Ray Carter-bass-vocals, Bob McKeon-drums), 6-10 p.m. Wed through Aug.; also May 15, 17, 24, 28, 31 and June 7, 21, 28.

 

VFW Post 3513, 7220 E. Wilshire Drive, Scottsdale, 480-941-9849, Havin’ Fun Big Band, 7-9 p.m. Wed., dance floor.

 

Winfield’s Cafe @ First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, 7025 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, 480-945-6346, winfieldscafe.com, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri., free, coffee-beverages-desserts on sale, jazz combos (no info provided)..

PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY  

Birt's Bistro-Bookstore, 16752 N. Greasewood St, Surprise, 623-584-0065;  Generation Gap, 5-6:30 pm Wed.:  Joan & Company leads jazz jam, $5 cover, May 30; John Mueller-keys + Heather Algar, 5-6:30 pm Fri. June 15

  

Copper Blues, 50 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix (Cityscape), 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wed., Sugar Thieves, dance-Arizona Lindy Hop Society, info 602-717-2787, azlindy@gmail.com 

 

NEW Desert Ridge Marketplace (main stage), 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix 85050, Ratio (Larry Rhymes-bass, Suzann Rhymes-vocals, Ralph Carrasco-guitar,  Dr. Fish-keys Eric Brown-drums), 7-10 p.m. June 2, July 7. 

 

Desert Ridge JW Marriott Resort, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix 85054, 480-293-5000, Alice Tatum Band, 6-10 p.m. Thurs. through May.

 

Gaslight Inn, 5747 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale 85301, 623-934-5466: Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano, Cleve Huff-drums, 7-10 p.m. first Fri., 2-drink minimum; Jan Sandwich-vocals, Richard Palalay-keys, 7-20p.m. Sat. June 9, $5 cover. 

 

NEW JiveMind (former Bead Museum), 5754 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale 85301, free parking, info 408-475-5583, 623-931-0235: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs., downtown Glendale jazz jam led by Beth Lederman-piano, Mike King-bass, Tim Downs-drums, May 17, 24; jam led by Raul Yanez Trio, May 31 & after; $5 cover (except musicians who perform).

 

L'Amore Restaurant and Bar, 3159 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix 85016, 602-381-3159, LauRha Frankfort (sax-vocals-guitar), 6-9 p.m. Wed.; Sherry Vames-vocals, Santo Maglio-keys, 6-9 p.m. Tues.  

 

Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-258-0014, thelostleaf.org, Bad Cactus Brass Band, Fri. May 25; also: 9:30 p.m. first Mon., Jiggle (Bryon Ruth, Scott Zimmer, Ted Sistrunk, Wes Anderson); 9:30 p.m. second Mon., Running from Bears (Eric Rasmussen-alto, Adam Roberts-tenor, Jeff Libman-guitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums).  

 

Luci’s Healthy Marketplace, 1590 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix 85014, 602-773-1339: Delphine Cortez-Joel Robin-Cleve Huff + guests, 7:30-10 p.m. Sat., lucishealthymarketplace.com 

 

Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-515-6296: noon-1 p.m. Tues., free:  May 15, Delphine Cortez; May 29, Dwight Kilian-Russell Schmidt; June 26, Laurie Fagen; July 10, Beth Lederman;  July 17, Nancy Gee; July 31, Ron Jean; Aug. 7, Jan Sandwich; Aug. 21, Chris Stewart; Sept. 4, Nuance; Sept. 18, Kay Peper; Oct. 2, Vicki McDermitt; Oct. 30, Vismaya; Nov. 13, Margo Reed; Nov. 27, Pete Pancrazi; Dec. 18, Trio 380.

 

Nostalgi’a Cancione e Vino Italian Cuisine, 4935 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale 85301, 623-463-8104, eatatpolos.com, Bridget Maynes & Auggie Mendoza, 6-9 pm Wed.; Jay Maynes aka "Juan Oskar" 6-9 pm Thurs.; Robin Maynes + guests 5:30-8:30 pm Fri. –Sat.


 

Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-468-0700, Nicole Pesce-piano, Jeffrey Hattrick-vocals, 6-8 p.m. Sat. in Bistro24. 

 

NEW Royal Palms Resort (lounge), 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 85018, Joe Costello Jazz Experience (Costello-drums, Greg Diarra-piano-vocals, Chris Finet-bass), 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thurs.

 

NEW  R.T. O’Sullivan’s, 5830 W. Bell Road, Glendale, 602-938-5300, Clark Krueger’s Extreme Decibel Big Band, 7-9 p.m. Mon., June through mid-Aug., no cover or minimum, food.

 

Ruffino Italian Cuisine, 4902 E. Warner Road, Phoenix 85044; 480-893-8544: Dan Pinson-saxes-flute-vocals, 7-10 pm first Sat. (May 5, etc.), ruffinoaz.com 

 

Seasons 52, 2502 E. Camelback Road (east end Biltmore Fashion Park), Phoenix 85016, 602-840-5252, some jazz (no info provided).  

 

St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-200-8111, Dennis Rowland-vocals, Paul Sherman-keys, Felix Sainz-bass. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch; stfrancisaz.com.  

 

Tasting Room, 28465 N. Vistancia Blvd. #103, Peoria 85383, 623-455-4100: John Mueller-keys + Clay Thompson-sax, 6:30-9:30 pm Sat. May 19, May 26.

 

NEW The Nash (Jazz in AZ center), 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, jazzinaz.org, 480-994-0807: 6-9 p.m. Sun., weekly Jazz in AZ Jam Session (grand piano, guitar-bass amps, drum set), rotating bands: May 20, Jeff Libman-guitar, Chris Finet-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums, $2-$5 donation, all ages.

 

 

EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-Mesa-Apache Junction)  

 

Asia, 1236 E Baseline Road #102, Mesa 85204, 480-892-0688 asiaaz.com, food: String Theory (Doug Arnold-guitar-vocals, Shawn Manske-bass-vocals), 6:30-9:30 p.m., first & third Fri.

 

Down Under Wines & Bistro, 1422 W. Warner Road, Gilbert 85233, 480-545-4900, downunderwinebar.com, food: String Theory (Doug Arnold-guitar-vocals, Shawn Manske-bass-vocals), 7-10 p.m. second-fourth Sat.

 

Fired Up Grill, 7131 E. Ray Road (formerly 56 East @ Casa Paloma Shopping Center, via I-10 & Ray Road), Chandler, 480-940-4040: jazz jam led by Aebi-Coulson Jazz Trio w/ Jimmy Nistico-sax, Perry Senn-drums, 7-10 p.m. Sun.

 

Floridino's, 50 E. Guadalupe Rd. (NW corner Baseline), Gilbert, 480-539-1079, Ted Newman-guitar-vocals, Danny Shannon-bass, 6-8:30 p.m. Tues.

 

Gold Bar Espresso, 3141 S. McClintock Drive, #6, Tempe, 480-839-3082, Jazz Alliance, 7:30-11 p.m. Fri & Sun., goldbarespresso.org

 

La Stalla Cucina Rustica, 68 W. Buffalo St., Chandler, 480-855-9990, lastallacr.com,  Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Beth Lederman-keyboard, 6-9 p.m. Sun., May 13; Vandal-Hancock Duo, Matt Vandal, Devon Hancock-jazz guitars, 6-9 p.m. Sun., May 27.

   

Lone Butte Casino (Verona Chophouse), 1077 S. Kyrene Road, Gila River Reservation,  (Kyrene exit from I-10 to Santan 202 east, or 101 south to Santan 202 west), 21 and older, 1-800-WIN-GILA (946-4452), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Jazz Brunch: Bridget Maynes & Auggie Mendoza, May 20 & 27; Sundays in June: Bridget Maynes & Auggie Mendoza, first-third Sun. (Father’s Day, 11a.m.-6 p.m. June 17); Joel Robin-Delphine Cortez, second-fourth Sun.

 

NEW NAME Mad Hatter Brew Pub (formerly Dave’s Electric Brew Pub), 502 S. College Ave. (at Fifth St.), Tempe 85281, 480-967-5353, food:  7-9 p.m. Wed.: May 16, Michael Powers Group; May 23, Stu Siefer Combo; presented by JAMN Jazz Productions, jamnjazzproductions.com, jamn_az@yahoo.com 480 966-0812.

 

Open Source Project, 1415 E University Drive, Tempe 85281, 480-406-3096, osptempe.com: 7-11 p.m. second Wed., all-ages jam session led by Caleb Veazey-guitar, Branson Nejame-piano, Jerome Salazar-bass, Kevin Phillips-drums.

 

Pesto's Gourmet Pizza and Wine Bar, 1960 W. Ray Road, Suite 4 (NE corner Dobson Road), Chandler, 480-821-2949, John Knowlton Trio (Knowlton-guitar, Eric Bart or Dick Curtis-guitar, Dennis Sexton-bass) 7-11 p.m. Sat.

 

Pier D' Orleans, 61 E. University Dr., Mesa, 480-844-7437, Cheryl’s Mardi Gras Jazz Band (Cheryl Thurston-piano, Gary Church-cornet, Joe Hopkins-clarinet, Roy Calhoun-drums), 6-8 p.m. Sat., food.
 

Pita Jungle Restaurant, 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-855-3232, jazz jam led by Pita Jungle Trio (Dave Ihlenfeld-piano, Pete Gitlin-guitar-bass, Andy Ziker-drums) 7-10 p.m. Thurs.

 

Pizza Mart, 1329 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-962-4233, Cheryl’s Cats and Jammers Band (Gary Church-cornet, Joe Hopkins-clarinet, Dick Obermiller-bass, Roy Calhoun-drums), 5-7:30 p.m. Wed.  

 

San Marcos Crowne Plaza Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480-812-0900, SanMarcosResort.com: AJ’s Restaurant: Joe Hopkins Trio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch; 1912 Lounge: 6-9 p.m.  Sat.:  Laurie Fagen-Pam Morita, May 19; Vandal-Hancock Duo, Matt Vandal-Devon Hancock-jazz guitars, May 26.  

 

Studio Vino Wine Bar, 1825 E. Guadalupe, Suite 105, Tempe 85283, 480-897-1800, food: Vintage Flight (contemporary jazz duo, Jacob Lauxman-guitar, Michael Moynihan-sax), 6-9 p.m. alternate Wed. (May 2 etc.)

 

NEW Tempe Marketplace (main stage), 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. Tempe, Ratio (Larry Rhymes-bass, Suzann Rhymes-vocals, Ralph Carrasco-guitar,  Dr. Fish-keys Eric Brown-drums),7-10 p.m. July 14,

 

Warren's Jazz Bistro, 1451 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 85295, 480-899-5299, Sunday jazz brunch, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sun. also, Smooth Groove, 7:30 p.m. most Thurs., 8 p.m. most Fri.-Sat.

 

AROUND AZ 

 

FLAGSTAFF

 

Wine Loft, 17 N. San Francisco St. #2A, Flagstaff 86001, 928-773-9463: ZAZU (Lake Aurich-Larry Czarnecki-guitars, Steve Douglas-bass), 8-11 p.m. third Tues.

 

PAYSON 

 

Payson Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson: 2 p.m. Sun. May 20, Pam Morita-piano-vocals, Dave Grale -bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums; Sun. June 10 TBD, $5 donation, info-rsvp 602-619-3355 or gerry-reynolds@hotmail.com

 

PRESCOTT  

 

NEW El Gato Azul (patio),  316 W. Goodwin, Prescott, 928-445-1070, elgatoazulprescott.com: 4-7 p.m. Sun. May 6, also 6-9 p.m. Thurs. June 7, Tumbledown House;  4-7 p.m. Sun.,  May 20 & June 10, Ramon Dana Combo (Dana-piano, Dave Russell-sax-flute, Randy Carter-percussion, Denny Garr-bass, Barry Barbe-vocals); 6-9 p.m. Thurs. May 24 & June 28, Bob Shimizu Quartet (Shimizu-guitar, Lamar Gaines-keys, Will Gaines-bass, Buddy Banks-drums); 4-7 p.m. Sun. May 27 & June 24, jazz jam.

 

Prescott Steak House, 520 Miller Valley Road, Prescott, 928-445-4101, Mike Vax’s Great American Jazz Band, New Orleans Jazz Sunday brunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 3,  July 8, Aug. 19; $21.95, info-reservations, 928-445-4101; more info, prescottjazz.com

 

SEDONA 

Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219:  Les Czimber-piano, Denny Garr-bass (Zirque Bonner-bass, May 25 through July), 7-10 p.m. Fri-Sat.; Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 7-10 p.m. Tues.-Wed. through May 16.

 

Desert Flour Bakery Bistro, 6646 State Route 179, Sedona, 928-284-4633, Rosemary
Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, Steve Sandner or David Vincent Mills-keys 6-8:30 p.m. Thurs. May 17, 31, also June 14, 28.

 

PJ’s Village Pub, 40 W. Cortez, Sedona, 928-284-2250, Rosemary Chavez-vocals,
Frankie Chavez-drums, David Vincent Mills-keys, 6-9 p.m. Sun. May 20, June 17.

 

Sedona Hilton (lounge), 90 Ridge Trail, Sedona 86351, Jim Hargis-piano, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sat.

 

St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2700 Hwy 179 (near Chapel Rd), Sedona, 928-282-7366: 2-7 p.m. Sun. May 27:  Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, Armand Boatman-piano, Les Czimber-piano, Vicki McDermitt-vocals, Dom Moio-drums, Dwight Kilian-bass, Zirque Bonner-bass, more; $20, $25 reserved; 3 p.m.  Sun. Sept. 2, Les Czimber-piano, Chris Stewart-sax, Chris Finet-bass, $10, $15 reserved;
 

TUCSON

 

Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant, 198 W. Cushing St., Tucson 85701, 520-622-7984.  Cushing Jazz Quartet (Jeff Lewis-sax, Ed Delucia-guitar, Rob Boone-piano, Jack Wood-bass), 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sat. 

 

Café Passé, 415 N. Fourth Ave. , Tucson 85705, 520-624-4411, Glen Gross Quartet (Gross-trumpet and flugelhorn, John Einweck-keyboards, Lali Smith-vocals, Bud Davis-drums, Malik Alkabir-tenor sax.) 7-9:30 p.m. Wed.

 

Jasper, 6370 N. Campbell Ave. # 160, Tucson, Birk’s Works (Bud Davis-drums, Sam Hess-tenor sax, Mark Rein’l-Bautista-bass, Stu Mellan-keyboard, Scott Sherman-guitar, Lali Smith-vocals), 7-10 p.m. Wed. 

 

Kingfisher, 2564 East Grant Road; Tucson 520-323-7739: 9 p.m.-midnight Fri-Sat., various.

 

La Cocina @ Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court Avenue, Tucson 85701; Shawn Kebler-guitar, Collin Shook-bass, Gil Rodriquez-drums; Wed, 6-8:30 p.m.

 

Old Pueblo Grill, 60 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, Pete Swan Trio hosts jam session, 7-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

 

YUMA

 

Cocopah Casino's Sunset Lounge, 15318 S. Ave. B, Yuma, 800-23-SLOTS: Yuma Jazz Company Trio (Steven Hennig, tpt or Brian Carlson-saxes, Carl Posch-guitar, Jon Knudtson-bass); 6-9 pm Tues., info yumajazz.com/events  

 

Lutes' Casino (restaurant), 221 S. Main St., Yuma: Yuma Jazz Company Quintet (Steven Hennig-tpt, Brian Carlson-saxes, Carl Posch-guitar, Jon Knudtson-bass, Brandon Coz-drums), 7-9 pm Fri. May 18, June 1, 29, info 928-782-2192 or yumajazz.com/events

 

OTHER SOURCES:   

Jazz in AZ, JazzinAZ.org, 480-994-0807

Tucson Jazz Society, tucsonjazzsociety.org, 520-903-1265

KJZZ, 91.5 fm radio, KJZZ.org 

Arizona Classic Jazz Society, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org

Prescott Jazz Summit, prescottjazz.com

Prescott Jazz Society, pjsjazz.org
Lindy Hop Society, azswingnetwork.com  

Phoenix Blues Society, phoenixblues.org 

AZWeekly Magazine, azweeklymagazine.com, free