MAY 2012
Events subject to change. Compiled by Patricia Meyers for Jazz in AZ; Edited by Michele Robins for KJZZ.

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SCOTTSDALE-FOUNTAIN HILLS-PARADISE VALLEY

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.  

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-Tim Downs-drums), May 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 11, Beth Lederman Quartet; 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.

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 Steve Denney-keys-bass-vocals, Johnny Carrasco-guitar, Jason Johnson-drums; 8-11 p.m. May 26, Michael Reed & The Usual Suspects (Reeed-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.  

Remington’s, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253, 480-951-5101:  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; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thurs., Rags Allen-piano-vocals.

 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 10, Happy Birthday Sacred Grounds: Armand Boatman Trio + Margo Reed; 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.

Saguaro Hotel, 4000 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale 85251, 480-308-1100Adam Clark Band (Raul Yanez-keys, Chris Finet-acoustic bass, Clark-drums),  6-10 p.m. Sun.,  info drummerphoenix.com

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 Clubhouse, 100th St. (1/2 block south of Shea Blvd.), Scottsdale, 7-9 p.m. Mon. June 4 through Oct. (in Scottsdale Ranch Raquet Clubhouse on Mountain View Road east of 96th Street): jazz combo led by Dave Friedman-tpt + 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.

PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY

American Legion Post #107, 20001 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix 85024, 602-971-9982, Denise D’Nasso-piano, Opus Trio+, 6:30-8:30 p.m. third & fourth Tues., steak-dinner nights. 

Arizona Biltmore Resort (Lobby Bar), 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix 85016; 602-955-6600, arizonabiltmore.com: Dan Pinson Jazz’tet, Dan Pinson-saxes-flute, Dennis Sexton-bass, Rebecca de la Torre-Auggie Mendoza-Tim Ponzek-piano-vocals, 8-11 pm Thurs-Fri.-Sat.

Baker's Daughter, 8847 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021 602-997-7850: John Mueller-keys + Clay Thompson-sax, 7-10 p.m. Sat. June 9.

Bead Museum, 5754 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale 85301, nearby free parking, info 623-931-0235 or 408-475-5583: Downtown Glendale Jazz Jam led by Adam Clark Trio (Clark-drums, Cliff Wright-keys-sax, Harald Weinkum-bass), 7-9 p.m. Thurs., $5.

Birt's Bistro-Bookstore, 16752 N. Greasewood St, Surprise, 623-584-0065; 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  

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. 

Hotel San Carlos (Ghost Lounge), 202 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 85004, 602-253-4121: Jeremy Lappitt’s Savoy Hop Cats swing band, dance lessons, 7:30 p.m. selective Mon., $8 cover includes lesson.

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.  

Los Compadres, 2350 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, 602-864-0258: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. May 5, Elliot Fox-sax, Paul Lucas-guitar, David Valdivia-keys, Vic Kottner-bass, Tim Downs-drums; food.

Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-258-0014, thelostleaf.org, Bad Cactus Brass Band, 10-11 p.m. Sat. May 26; 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 "The Aug" 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. 

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.

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. ruffinoaz.com 

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

Westgate City Center (Fountain Park), 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale, Ratio (Larry Rhymes-bass, Suzann Rhymes-vocals, Ralph Carrasco-guitar,  Dr. Fish-keys Eric Brown-drums), 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 9.

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

Asia, 1236 E Baseline Road #102, Mesa 85204, 480-892-0688 asiaaz.com, food: 5-8 p.m. May 13, Mother’s Day, Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-keys, Jason Johnson-drums; 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: Joel Robin-Delphine Cortez, May 13 (Mother’s Day, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.); 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.

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.:  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.

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.

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 

El Gato Azul (patio),  316 W. Goodwin, Prescott, 928-445-1070, elgatoazulprescott.com: 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.

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

ORGANIZATIONS

Jazz in Arizona (JIA) is a non-profit community arts organization whose mission is to encourage the local performance and appreciation of Jazz music - America’s great original art form. 602-750-7045 or www.jazzinaz.org

Arizona Classic Jazz Society is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of classic (traditional) jazz, one of America´s original art forms. The Society sponsors monthly concerts and the annual Arizona Classic Jazz Festival, It has a scholarship program to support promising young musicians and reaches out into schools by presenting instructive live jazz performances. P.B.M. 204 9666 E. Riggs Road, Suite 114, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248-7410 Tel : (602) 922-7741 www.azclassicjazz.org

The Phoenix Blues Society supports local and national music, Blues culture and heritage, arts education, and more. Monthly membership meetings are held at area local clubs on the second Wednesday evening of every month, followed by live music. www.phoenixblues.org

The Southern Arizona Blues Heritage Foundation is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an active and vital Blues and Heritage scene through promotion of live performances, education and raising awareness of the music and culture in southern Arizona. azblues.org

The Tucson Jazz Society is devoted to promoting and preserving America´s original music--jazz. The Society seeks to assure continuity of this music through concerts, festivals, media activities and youth programs. A major emphasis is to provide work for instrumentalists and vocalists through society-sponsored activities and joint ventures with allied cultural, educational, and commercial organizations throughout southern Arizona. tucsonjazz.org

The Prescott Jazz Society is dedicated specifically to assisting, advancing, supporting, promoting, and advocating the development and enjoyment of jazz music in northern Arizona. pjazz.org