JAZZ VENUES
Bookings are subject to change without notice; please call venues to confirm.
PHOENIX
Bobby C's, 1140 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-252-2273, Papa John DeFrancesco-organ, Dowell Davis-drums + guests, 2-4 p.m. Sun.; Raul Yanez's Zona Libre (Latin jazz ensemble, Yanez-piano-B3, Xavier Yanez-bass, Adam Clark-drums, Tony Valenzuela percussion, DJ Radar turntable), 9 p.m.-midnight Tues.; food.
Carly's Bistro, 128 E. Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-262-2759, Mill Avenue Jazz (Chris Zahnleiter-guitar, John Mitchell-piano), 8 p.m.-midnight Thurs.
Doc's Place (formerly Johnny's Uptown), 40 E. Camelback @ Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-277-5999: Doc Jones-keys & Nayo Jones-vocals + guests, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Fri-Sat.
Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-258-0014, Moseyhorse (Jeff Gutierrez-saxophone, Jeff Libman-guitar, John Chapman-bass, Shaun Lowecki-drums), 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.; Jiggle (Bryon Ruth-sax, Ted Sistrunk-bass + drums), 9 p.m. to midnight Sun.; www.thelostleaf.com
My Florist Cafe, 530 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 602-254-0333, Pam Morita-piano-vocals, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.; pianist Nicole Pesce, jazz-variety, 7-midnight Wed. through Sun.
Paisley Violin Cafe, 1030 N.W. Grand Ave, Phoenix, 602-254-7843, 7:30-9:30 p.m.Thurs.: Hi Lo Trio (Tom Clohessy-sax, Jimmy Peggie-bass, Tom Lowery-drums), http://www.thepaisley.com
Teeter House, Heritage Square, 622 E. Adams St. (near 7th St. & Monroe), Phoenix, 602-252-4682: Jazz on Fri/Sat, 7-10 pm. www.theteeterhouse.com.
Vincent's, 3930 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, Cindy Francois-vocals, Jerry Howard-piano, 6-10 p.m. Fri (+ Sat. May 9); Bridget Maynes-vocals & Auggie Mendoza-keys, 6-10 p.m. Sat. in lounge.
EAST VALLEY
(Chandler-Gilbert-Mesa-Apache Junction-Ahwatukee)
AJ's Restaurant, San Marcos Crowne Plaza Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480-857-4422, Joe Hopkins Trio, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. brunch
Asia/SN Restaurant, 1236 E. Baseline, Ste. 102, Mesa, 480-892-0688, various including Renee Patrick-vocals, Steve Denney-piano, Jason Johnson-drums, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.
D*Vine Wine Bar & Bistro, 2837-101 N. Power Road, Mesa (Village at Las Sendas, NE corner Power & McDowell), Mesa, 480-654-4171, Aebi/Coulson Jazz Duo, 6-9 pm Tues., www.dvinewine101.com
Florencia, The Pizza Bistro, 3646 E. Ray Road (north side in Fry?s Center, west of I-10), Ahwatukee, 480-704-7404, Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duo, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wed.
Kokopelli Winery Bistro, 35 W. Boston St., Chandler, 480-792-6927: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri-Sat.:
www.kokopelliwinery.com
La Stalla Cucina Rustica, 68 W. Buffalo St., historic downtown Chandler, 480-855-9990, 6-9 p.m.: Vandal-Hancock Duo-jazz guitars, first & third Sun.; Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Foster Oden-keyboard, second & fourth Sun., www.lastallacr.com.
Mesa Senior Center, 247 N. Macdonald St., Mesa, 480-962-5612, Burgie Crandall's Big Band, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tues., $5.
Nouveau Bistro, 3395 W. Chandler Blvd., (west of Dolce in Chandler Fashion Square), Chandler, 480-855-3736, Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duo, 6-9 pm Fri. March 6, 12, 20 & Sat in April, www.nouveaubistro.com
Pesto's Gourmet Pizza and Wine Bar, 1960 W. Ray Rd. Suite 4, Chandler, 480-821-2949; Pesto Jazz Trio (Dan Pinson-sax-flute, John Knowlton-guitar, Dennis Sexton-bass) 7-11 p.m. Sat.
Pita Jungle Restaurant, 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-855-3232, jazz jam led by the Pita Jungle Trio (Dave Ihlenfeld-piano, Pete Gitlin-bass; Gerry Reynolds-drums). 7-10 p.m. Thurs.
Ruffino Italian Cuisine, 4902 E. Warner Road, Phoenix, 480-893-8544, Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duo, 6-9 p.m. Sat. March 14, 21, www.ruffinoaz.com
Sautee Urban Bistro, 4949 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, 480-895-5180: Laura Fial & Friends" featuring Ken Wain 7-10 p.m. Thurs; Mark "Z", Laura Fial, and guests, 7-10 p.m. Fri. http://www.sautee.com
SCOTTSDALE-PARADISE VALLEY-FOUNTAIN HILLS
Bacchus Wines, Kierland Commons, 7122 E. Greenway Parkway, 480-368-1743, Stan Sorenson-acoustic guitar, 6-9 p.m. alternate Fridays.
Barcelona, 15540 E. Greenway Loop (NE corner Hayden & Scottsdale Road, across from Kierland Commons), Scottsdale, 480-603-0370, Alice Tatum +Todd Chuba Trio, 7 p.m. Wed. dinner set.
Blue Martini, 4175 N. Goldwater Blvd. Scottsdale, 480-947-7171, Alice Tatum Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tues.
Bobby's, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy (Kierland Commons), 480-556-0770, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Sun., Rags Allen Trio; 6:30-10:30 p.m. Tues-Wed.-Thurs, Rich Howard; 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fri-Sat., rotate: Eric Eugene & Tommy Washington (R&B), Michael Alexander & Friends.
Caribbean Fusion, 2515 N Scottsdale Road (Wilshire Plaza, south of Thomas), Scottsdale, 480-990-1599, Ted Alan Trio featuring Sherman mitchell-trombone-flute-sax + bassist, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sun., food.
Cezar's, Hotel Scottsdale, 5101 N. Scottsdale Road (north of Chaparral), Scottsdale, 480-543-1043. Foster Oden Trio (Oden-piano-vocals, Ray Carter-bass-vocals, Bob McKeon-drums), 7-10 p.m. Thurs.
Chances Are, 7570 E. Sixth Ave (corner of Miller Road), Scottsdale, 480-994-4338, Joe Hopkins Quartet leads jam session, 5-9 p.m. Sun., food, dancing.
Eddie V's, 20715 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale (DC Ranch), 480-538-8468, Margo Reed-vocals + Kenny Poe-keys, Johnny Carrasco-guitar, 6-10 p.m. Wed.; Michael Reed-vocals, Poe, Carrasco, 6-10 p.m. Mon-Tues.
Hermosa Inn (Lon's), 5532 E. Palo Cristi Drive, Paradise Valley, 602-955-7878, Larry Reed-piano, Dennis Sexton-bass, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sun brunch except first Sun.
Hyatt Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, 480-991-3388, 7-10 p.m. Thurs., lobby stage, Sirocco (Mark DeCozio-keys, Doug Mann-guitar, Mike King-bass, Todd Chuba-drums, Joe Garcia-percussion).
Jazz in the Hills, Appian Way Restaurant banquet room, 17149 Amhurst, Fountain Hills, info: 480-837-4882, smoke-free, $5 donation, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.
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, Mike King-bass, Todd Chuba-drums), Dennis Rowland & the Jazz Experience, 9 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; Jazz in AZ monthly parties, 3-5 p.m. Sun.
Mastro's City Hall Steakhouse, 6991 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, 480-941-4700, Ken Wain, 6:30 p.m.-midnight Sun.-Mon.
Medizona, 7217 E. Fourth Ave., Scottsdale, 480-947-9500, 6-9 p.m. Sat.: Dan Delaney-piano with rotating horn players
Nello's, 7213 E. First Ave., Scottsdale, 480-946-2020, piano trios-quartets, 7-10 p.m. Tues.; www.Nellosscottsdale.com
Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, 480-941-8200: Thirsty Camel lounge: Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, 7-11 p.m. Thurs-Sun.; Jesse McGuire-trumpet-vocals, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch in Il Terrazo, 7-11 p.m. Tues-Wed, 9:30 p.m.-midnight Thurs-Sat. in lounge.
Remington's, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-951-5101: 6-11 p.m. Tues., Danny Long-piano-vocals, Judy Roberts-vocals-keybd bass, Greg Fishman-tenor sax; 6-11 p.m. Wed., Judy Roberts-Greg Fishman Duo; 6-10:30 p.m. Thurs., Delphine Cortez + Joel Robin & Friends; 7-11 p.m. Fri and 6-11 p.m. Sat., Long-piano-vocals, Fishman-el.bass-flute.
Sacred Grounds Coffee House, Scottsdale Congregational United of Church of Christ, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road (east of Hayden, south of Camelback), Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs., $5, coffee, desserts available
Sassi, 10455 East Pinnacle Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, 480-563-1518, Frank Smith-solo piano 5:30-9:30 pm Thurs., 6-10 p.m. Sat.
Studio, Scottsdale Congregational Church, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, 11 a.m. Sunday jazz service, jazz ensemble led by Sandy Champion.
Voce' Ristorante' & Lounge, 9719 N. Hayden Road (SE corner of Mountain View), Scottsdale, 480-609-0429, Khani Cole-vocals, Rachel Eckroth-keys, Mel Brown-bass, Mike Florio-drums, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri-Sat.; Marion Meadows, Eckroth, Brown, Florio, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wed. www.voceristoranteandlounge.com
VFW Post 3513, 7220 E. Wilshire Drive, Scottsdale, 480-941-9849, Havin? Fun Big Band-Bill Fields-leader), 7-9 p.m. Wed., dance floor. Mellody Reed Winfield-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Fri. (5:30 p.m. fish fry).
TEMPE
Gold Bar Espresso, 3141 S. McClintock Drive, #6, Tempe, 480-839-3082, Jazz Alliance, 7:30-11 p.m. Fri & Sun., www.goldbarespresso.org.
John Henry's Continental-Italian Cuisine, 909 E. Elliot (SE corner Rural), Tempe, 480-730-9009, jam session led by Aebi-Coulson Jazz Trio, 7-10 p.m. Sun., www.johnhenrysrestaurant.com
Monti's Back Door, 100 S. Mill Ave. @ Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 480-967-7594: 5:30-8 p.m. Mon.: presented by JAMN Jazz Productions, info 480-966-0812.
Xtreme Bean Coffee Shop, Southern & McClintock, Tempe, 480-820-0333, Jack Wells & Friends (ragtime, standards), 7-10 p.m. Mon.; www.Xtremebean.com
WEST VALLEY
Glendale Gaslight Inn, 5747 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, 623-934-9119, Delphine Cortez, Joel Robin, Cleve Huff, 8-11 p.m. Sat. + new restaurant, www.glendalegaslightinn.com.
Kokopelli Winery & Bistro, 14719 N. Grand Ave., Surprise, 623-556-4810: 6-9 p.m. Thurs, John Shea-piano-vocals, 6-9 p.m.
The Next Coffee Company, 19420 N. 59th Ave; Suite J, Glendale, 623-322-4852; Nazim Rashid, 8-10 p.m. first Fri.
PRESCOTT
129-1/2 An American Jazz Grille, 129-1/2 N. Cortez St., Prescott, 928-443-929. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat., Rosemary Chavez -vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, Jack Petersen-guitar, Bryan Sinclair-bass.
SEDONA
Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, 928-282-5219: Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: Les Czimber-piano, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri-Sat.
Enchantment Resort, 525 Boynton Canyon Road, 928-282-2900, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday brunch: Les Czimber Trio (Czimber-piano, Zirque Bonner-bass, Eddie Baratini-drums).
Ken's Creekside Gypsy Lounge, 251 Hwy 179 (south of the 'Y' on east side), 928-282-1705, live gypsy-style jazz, 6-9 p.m. Thurs through Sun.
PJ's Village Pub, 40 West Cortez Drive, Sedona, 928-284-2250: 6-9 p.m., third Sundays, Rosemary Chavez -vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, Steve Sandner-keys-vocals, Bryan Sinclair-bass, Dave Russell-sax/flute.
Shugrue's Hillside, 671 Hwy 179, Sedona, AZ, 928-282-5300, 6-9:30 p.m.: Fitzhugh Jenkins-guitar, Mon-Tues.; Bill Miller-piano, Fri-Sat.; classical guitar, Sun. brunch.
TUCSON
Armory Park, 220 S. Fifth Ave. (I-10 to Broadway/Congress, right on Fifth Ave. to dead end), Tucson, 8-11 p.m. fourth Sat., dance to live band, (preceded by 7 p.m. swing dance lesson), Lindy Hop Society, $10-$15.
BLUES VENUES
Chars Has the Blues,
CK’s Grill , 40th St. & Chandler Blvd., 480-706-5564, live blues Thursday through Sunday, 9pm-closing. www.ckgrill.com
Jay's Cocktails, 3208 W. Indian School Rd., 602-242-1150. Blues jam session hosted by Rocket 88's, Tuesday, 8:30-midnight; Live blues, Saturdays, 9pm-1am. www.jayscocktails.com
Pappadeux's Seafood Restaurant, 11501 N. Black Canyon Highway, 602-331-3434
Pat Murphy's, 32nd St. & Thomas, 602-522-0669. Blues Jam hosted by Rocket 88's every Sunday from 5:30-9:30pm and Wednesday from 8:30pm-12am; Live Blues every Friday and Saturday, 9pm-1am. www.patmurphys.com
Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-265-4842, blues bands Tues.-Sun.
Shenanigan's, 1334 E. Chandler Blvd., 480-283-8228, Live blues every Friday and Saturday, 8:30pm-12:30am. www.shenanigansaz.com/
ORGANIZATIONS
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