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Volume XXXIV Number 2 March 2013

In This IssueJazz in AZ Monthly Party

Good Wishes to Dennis

RIFFS by Patricia Myers

Chandler Jazz Festival

Paradise Valley Jazz Party

March 2013 Jazz Update

March 2013 Jazz Venue

March 2013 Jazz Venues AZ

Message from Jazz in AZ Board President, Steve Douglas

WOW! I'm still recovering from the awesome community that showed its love, talent andgenerosity at the Dennis Rowland benefit held at Kazmierz on Feb. 28. There was anunbelievable lineup of the finest musicians from the Valley, wonderful donations for a silentauction, and powerful positive energy directed toward Dennis' amazing recovery. Specialthanks to George Benson for his support, to Joel Robin Goldenthal and Greg Warner for theirplanning and logistical management, and to Kazimierz for hosting the event. Dennis was there,all smiles, proving he's a fighter like no other. I want to personally thank everyone who madethe evening a success.

Speaking of success, The Nash is coming up on almost a year since our soft opening concert gala at MIM. TheNash is now the face of Jazz in AZ, and it has become a beacon of our mission to expose jazz to all, to offerinstruction and to continue the legacy of the genre. We anticipate well over 150 events a year just for starters; andby summer, we'll be in full swing with classes, workshops and "Camp Nash." Our second phase is starting now,and we're all excited at the prospects of really putting The Nash on the map as not just a great national jazz venue,but a world-class education center as well. The dream is becoming a reality. And speaking of legacies, I invite you to consider making The Nash part of your legacy with a gift of cash, stock, lifeinsurance or other charitable bequest to Jazz in AZ. For jazz lovers, The Nashprovides an unparalleled opportunityto provide for the future of jazz, while potentially creating tax advantages for you. For more information, contact JoelGoldenthal, executive director, at 602-750-7045. Steve DouglasJazz in AZ Board President

Jazz in AZ Party at The Nash

Sun., March 17, 3-5 pm Judy Roberts' Chickfest

"Chickfest" has come to be anannual event where celebritypianist/vocalistJudy Robertsinvites a bevvy of divas with whomshe has worked over the years tojoin her for a 2-hour "all girls"vocal romp! The lineup willinclude vocalists Margo Reed,Nancy Gee, Sherry Roberson,Delphine Cortez, Renee Patrick,Alice Tatum, Carmela Ramirez,Vicki McDermitt, JanSandwich, and Blaise Lantana. This will definitely be a party!!! Admission: $15 general; $12seniors; $10 JiA Members(Lifetime Members free; donationoptional); $5 Students with ID;under age 12 free

by Patricia Myers

Jazz-category winners at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, presented Feb. 10 in Los Angeles, included pianistChick Corea, guitarist Pat Metheny and bassist-vocalist Esperanza Spalding. Corea won two Grammys, for Best Instrumental Composition for "Mozart Goes Dancing," a track from his ConcordJazz duo album with vibraphonist Gary Burton for Hot House, and Best Improvised Jazz Solo (title TRACL).Coreaand Burton were both soloists on the latter track so Burton also won a Grammy. Spalding also won two honors: Best Jazz Vocal Album for "Radio Music Society (Heads Up)" and Best InstrumentalArrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) for "City of Roses," a track from that album, sharing the award with her co-arranger, Thara Memory. Metheny's "Unity Band" CD for Nonesuch was named Best Instrumental Jazz Album, recorded with saxophonistChris Potter, bassist Ben Williams and drummer Antonio Sanchez. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval's Concord Jazz issue "Dear Diz (Every Day I Think of You)" won for Best Large JazzEnsemble Album. The album acknowledges the influence that Dizzy Gillespie had on Sandoval. The co-producerwas Gregg Field, Count Basie Orchestra drummer when Dennis Rowland was the band's vocalist. Best Instrumental Arrangement honors went to the Gil Evans Project's arrangement of "How About You" as part ofRyan Truesdell's project "Centennial: Newly Discovered Works of Gil Evans" (ArtistShare). The winner in the Best Latin Jazz Album category was the Clare Fischer Latin Jazz Big Band's "Ritmo!" (ClareFischer Productions/Clavo Records). Keyboardist, composer, arranger and bandleader Fischer died on Jan. 26. Winning the category of Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media was Stephane Wrembel's score of the film"Midnight in Paris." The Best Album Notes category winner was Billy Vera for "Singular Genius: The Complete ABCSingles" (Ray Charles). In other national news, pianist Mose Allison, alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson, pianist Eddie Palmieri and VillageVanguard owner Lorraine Gordon joined the ranks of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Masters,expanding the list of honorees to 128 members.

THE NASH - Jazz HappensHere!

The Nash is the performanceand education center of Jazz inArizona, a non-profit organizationdedicated to preserving thecultural treasure of Americanmusic history, showcasing liveperformance and ensuring thefuture of the iconic art of jazz forgenerations to come.

Check our website for updatesand new listings of events atthenash.org.

B.Y.O.B except First Fridays or asotherwise noted with eventlistings.

photo by Diane Banyai

Lewis Nash featuredin March 2013 DOWNBEAT

Following is an excerpt from LEWIS NASH CONNECTING TOTHE SOURCEby Ken Micallef

The Buzz:

Drummer Al Greenwell amazed and entertained the audience at Winfield's in January and March with his energyand inventive percussion work in the Arizona Jazz Big Band. He played drum rolls with one hand while performing adrum solo with the other. He also writes arrangements for the band, of which he is co-leader with trumpeter TomWilliams. Greenwell, 83, has led and performed in big bands for the past 50 years, including Woody Herman andlocally with the Tommy Reed Orchestra. At the opposite end of the age spectrum, vocalists Olivia Freeman and Ira Hill were enthusiastically appreciated bythe audience at the Jazz in AZ concert in January at ASU Kerr Cultural Center. The concert theme by Joe Bournewas "Gentlemen of Jazz," which honored Dennis Rowland, who continues to recover from a stroke suffered onDec. 19. Both young singers have had instruction and coaching from Dennis Rowland. Ira, an ASU student, sang"I'll Remember April; Olivia, a high school junior, sang "It Don't Mean a Thing" and also harmonized with Bourne onanother song. Charles Lewis took his legendary "Langston Speaks" poetry-music program on the road as a Black History Monthperformance for the officers of the Tucson Police Department and Border Patrol. Earlier in the month, he presentedthe program at South Mountain Community College. Carmen Fanzone, a 1970s Chicago Cubs player, stopped inat Remington's to play flugelhorn with Judy Roberts while he was in the area for Fantasy Baseball action.

William " Doc" Jones, trumpeter and pianist, former owner of Doc's Place (formerly Johnny's Uptown), relocatedlast year to New Orleans where he started 504 Magazine. He and his vocalist daughter, Nayo, often perform aroundthe Crescent City. Danny and Denny Gutenkauf, twin brothers who play bass and guitar and also sing, were among those performingat the Hodge event. They have lived in Arizona since 1978, performing for conventions and private partiesthroughout the Southwest, and were inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 with their originalband, Rhythm's Children. Arizona Musicfest made a bold move in February with a booking of roots-bluesman Keb' Mo' to perform a sold-outconcert with the 54-member Musicfest Orchestra, directed by Robert Moody. The 22-year-old festival began as aclassical series, then jazz elements were added under the guidance of the late Buzz Katzen, a former Jazz in AZboard member.

Gaynel Hodge, co-writer of "Earth Angel" and co-founder of The Platters, celebrated his annual visit to Phoenix fromThe Netherlands by performing in January at the Rhythm Room. His trio was Felix Sainz on bass and JasonJohnson on drums, as well as drummer-vocalist Paul Stubblefield of Las Vegas (who said, "I drove five and a-halfhours to be here - - that's more than I do even for a woman in my life"), supplemented by many local musicians.Hodge has been performing solo shows in Rotterdam and Schiedam, and a ''Remember When'' program ofsongs from the World War II era to the 1970s in neighborhood centers and nursing homes in Holland.He has fivevideos on Youtube.com (gaynel Hodge alle tonen). Four members of the Cactus Shadows High School Jazz Ensemble earned first-chair honors in this year's ArizonaAll State Jazz Ensemble, led by Gary Wykoff, chorus and band teacher. Eight members of the ensemble auditionedand became part of the high-level ensemble: Garrett Becwar-tenor sax, Austin Boici -trumpet, Rhys Kelso-trombone, Chris Light-alto sax, Reid Riddiough-guitar, Stephen Steffen-bass, Trent Teixeira-trombone and Max

"Two recent developmentshighlight Nash's brilliantdrumming and career. The first isthe release of his fifth album as aleader,The Highest Mountain(Cellar Live), with pianist ReneeRosnes, saxophonist JimmyGreen, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt andbassist Peter Washington. Thesecond is an Arizona jazz spacethat bears his name: The Nash,Phoenix's newest jazzclub/cultural and educationalcenter, is a place where jazz willbe observed in master classes,performances and outreachevents, all endorsed by Nashhimself, a Phoenix native whomaintains his ties with the localjazz community."

'They Came to Swing' Wed., April 3, 7:30p.m.at ASU Kerr Cultural Center

Fred Forney's Arizona JazzMasterworks Orchestra withspecial guest Hope Morgan

Wieden-drums. By having four members in a 17-member ensemble, nearly a quarter of the band is from CactusShadows, more than from any other school. Recently I participated in a program about jazz and blues for Vital Voices, an organization that brings togetherpeople to talk, listen, and connect through literature, language and performance in cultural spaces around theValley. The event featured a student jazz trio from ASU, a vocal-guitar jazz duo and a poet. An audience of mixedages and races participated in an open discussion led by music professor Richard Mook, sharing stories abouthow the music influenced them. I told about the abundance of local jazz and blues venues, and related myexperiences as a music reviewer, seeing the separation and racial bias experienced by black musicians in Arizonain the 1960s and '70s. Vital Voices is a partnership between Arizona State University's Project Humanities andPerformance in theBorderlands with Savvy Pen Consultations, a local arts and social-justice program developer. My live-jazz reviews for the AllAboutJazz.com website have logged more than 80,000 views, and my annual ParisJazz Diary reports more than 53,000 views. During the 1980s and '90s, while employed fulltime at the ArizonaRepublic, I also wrote regularly for Jazz Times magazine, contributing musician profiles, festival and CD reviews.My articles are archived on the two websites.

Overheard: "Greg Fishman on clarinet is the best of small-R reeds, and Margo Reed is the best of the large-R's."P.J. Erickson at Remington's when Fishman performed there with Margo Reed and Judy Roberts.

Final Bar: Gary Hughes, vocalist-pianist-kick-bass (called his left foot "Leroy"), Jan. 7 in Prescott; Clare Fischer,83, pianist-composer-band leader, Jan. 26 in Los Angeles; Claude Nobs, 76, Montreux Jazz Festival, Jan. 10 inSwitzerland; Patty Andrews, lead singer in Andrews Sisters trio, 94, Jan. 30 in Los Angeles; Butch Morris, 65,cornetist, Jan. 29 in Brooklyn; Donald Byrd, 80, trumpeter, Feb. 4 in Delaware; Paul Tanner, 95, trombonist with theoriginal Glenn Miller and co-developer of the theremin, Feb. 5 in Carlsbad, Calif.; Norman Magnan, 86, trombonistwith Igor's Jazz Cowboys & other bands, Feb. 17 in Phoenix.

Fred Forney's Arizona Jazz Masterworks OrchestraCelebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a thrilling night of music as the ArizonaJazz Masterworks Orchestra all-stars perform classic and modern works for the 16-piece jazz orchestra, featuring Hope Morgan on vocals.

Call ASU Kerr for tickets: 480.596.2660

Good Wishes toDennis Rowland

Cards, Letters & Donations

Your much-appreciated notes ofsupport may be sent to:Dennis Rowlandc/o Biltmore Mail Boxes #2023104 E. Camelback RdPhoenix AZ 85016

If you would like to contribute toDennis Rowland's donationaccount, please read thefollowing letter from the Rowlandfamily:

Dear Friends, A donation account has beenestablished on behalf of ourbeloved Dennis Rowland. Alldonations will be used to aid inhis recovery and rehabilitation.The account is being managedby trustees, on his behalf.

Dennis is working extremely hard,with a dedicated team oftherapists and doctors, to rebuildand regain his highest degree offunction. He's made impressiveprogress and we are so proud ofhim. According to Barrow's neurologystaff, stroke recovery progressesup to the one-year mark, thenplateaus. It's essential patientsexperience as much

Call to ArtistsJuried Show at The NashNew Art Shows Every Sixty Days at The Nash. The Nash invites emerging and established artists tosubmit artwork for its juried group show inspired by thesong: "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most."Deadline for application is March 22, 2013. Goto http://www.thenash.org/calendar/visual-artists/ fordetails.

14th ANNUAL CHANDLER JAZZ FESTIVAL" APRIL 5th-6th, 2013 - FREE AdmissionBy Bart Salzman Arizona's most exciting, largest jazz festival once again takes over downtown Chandler on April 5-6, and is totallyfree at 10 venues with 30 bands and 160 jazz musicians, this year with a Latin flavor. Performances will be 4:45 to9 p.m. Friday and noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, and later at local at restaurants. The Friday night headliner will be El Chicano, one of the most successful of Los Angeles Latino recording artists. The band has five gold recordsand was listed in 1970 as the No. 1 jazz group of the year by Billboard and Cashbox publications. Band founderand bass player Freddie Sanchez leads the band, which will be augmented by the Valley's own B3 master RaulYanez performing with four of the band's regular.

improvement in the early stages,as possib le. Dennis has brought much joy tomany, through his music, and hasprovided beautiful memoriesthrough his performances. Pleasehelp support him through thischallenging journey. Donations will offset mountingexpenses related to his inability towork at this time. We do knowhe'll be swaggering onstageagain in his unique and powerfulway, sustaining us all with hisspecial gifts of music.

We offer deep thanks andappreciation to everyone who hasalready shared their time, theirkindness, their generosity, loveand support. Arizona Chase Bank AccountRouting No.: 122 100 024Account No.: 178 692 695

Jazz in Arizona, Inc.A nonprofit 501 (c)(3)organizationP.O. Box 2913Scottsdale, AZ 85252-2913Phone: (602)765-0464.Email: info@jazzinaz.org.Website: www.jazzinaz.org Jazz in AZ is dedicated tosupporting the art of LIVEJAZZ and cultivating interestin jazz through youtheducation, scholarshipopportunities and communityoutreach.

The Saturday night headliner will be Marcos Crego and the Cuban Tribe, led by the Cuban-born pianist who has had two Grammy nominations. Hehas made a name for himself in the U.S. with the formation of two bands, the Cuban Tribe, and the Latin Union. Crego, who now lives in Phoenix, will perform with Las Vegas-based Jiovanni Cofino on bass, who also is fromHavana. The seven-piece band will feature trumpet, reeds and three percussionists. Additional bands performing on the main stage on Friday are: Energy Trio, Royce Murray Jazz Ensemble andMason Affair (from Los Angeles); Saturday: Willis Junior HS Big Band, Chandler Gilbert Community College BigJazz Band, vocalist Ira Hill, Evan Rees Quartet, Danielle Cooke Trio, Charles Lewis Quintet Fred Forney Quartetand Keith McKelley Project. Sidewalk Bands on Saturday include: Bobby's Jazz Ensemble, Nu World Jazz Project and Tyler Mount Quartet. Restaurant bands include Power Drive, Uno Dos, AZ Vibes, Stan Sorenson Trio, Crawford Brothers Trio, LaurieFagen Duo, Stephanie King and, Desert Dixie. A repeat of the highly successful after-hours jam session will beheld at Vintage 95 from 9 p.m. to midnight (21 and over only) hosted by the Beth Lederman Trio. Jazz Con Alma with Beth Lederman will perform in the San Marcos Fountain Courtyard from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. OnSaturday, New Orleans focus will be presented by the Arizona Classic Jazz Society in the San Marcos ResortFountain Courtyard. It will feature the Dan Reed Dixieland Band, Sun City Stomperz and 52nd Street Jazz Band from2 to 6:30 p.m. Jazz in AZ's "How Cool Is Jazz" presentation at 3 p.m. Saturday will be aimed at children in the audience. Each willreceive a "jazz kazoo" and a short jazz lesson before performing with Bart Salzman and a trio. Full schedule andinformation is available on www.Chandleraz.gov/jazz. The site also includes information about the Crowne PlazaSan Marcos Hotel special room rates if you'd like to stay overnight and hang with the musicians. The festival is sponsored by the City of Chandler, Chandler Republic, Downtown Chandler CommunityPartnership, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort, Jazz in Arizona, Arizona Classic Jazz Society and Chandler ArtsCommission.

Paradise Valley Jazz Party

36th annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party on March 23-24will bring acclaimed musicians from across the nationBy Patricia Myers The 36th annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party, one of the longest running jazzevents in the world, will feature top-level musicians from across the nationon Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24, to perform at the Scottsdale HiltonResort.

The weekend party was started in 1978 by Don Z. Miller and his late wife, Sue. During the past 35 years, the eventshave featured hundreds of the most legendary jazz artists in the world. "The 30- and 45-minutes sets by an "A-team" of national and regional jazz musicians in changing combinations results in exciting jam sessions," Millersaid. Seating is at reserved cocktail tables in the Sonoran Ballroom of the Scottsdale Hilton Resort, 6333 N.

Jazz In AZ Board Members:Steve Douglas, presidentDoug Mayes, vice presidentSusan Dwyer, treasurerLorene Ely, secretaryDawn AgentBarbie BaughBeth DoreDebbi FosheeLarry GoldsteinPeter KeaneDennis RowlandStu SieferFred Wilson Associate Directors:Steve ConradGary DoyleHerb ElyKeith KellyDan KonzenJeff LibmanGen RogersKaren ScatesDuncan Stoutner Executive Director:Joel Robin Goldenthal(602)750-7045joel@jazzinaz.org Assistant Director:Joan Leard(480)947-6119joan@jazzinaz.org Jazz Notes Editor:Joel R. Goldenthal Contributing Writers:Patricia MyersJoel Goldenthal Jazz Notes is published byJazz in Arizona, Inc.Advertising Information:call 602-750-7045; oremail joel@jazzinaz.org

Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale AZ 85250. Tickets are $100 for both days, or $55 per daily session. For moreinformation and hotel reservations, go to paradisevalleyjazz.com or call 480-948-7993.

Performing 7-11 p.m. Saturday will be the trio of pianist ShellyBerg, bassist John Clayton and drummer Akira Tana, alsosaxophonist Houston Person, trumpeter Warren Vaché,guitarists Bruce Forman and Stan Sorenson, trombonist HarryWatters, flutist Joe Corral and pianists Michael Kocour andBeth Lederman.

The 1-6 p.m. Sunday sets will open with the Arizona StateUniversity Jazz Band, and again will feature Berg, Clayton,Tana, Person, Vaché, Forman and Kocour, plus performancesby trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, bassists Dwight Kilian andChris Finet, pianist Nick Manson, drummer John Lewis and18-year-old multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid, who wonthree awards in Downbeat magazine's 2012 student jazz

musicians competition.

The party's annual tradition of celebrating a guest of honor continues, and this year it isMichael Kocour, director of the jazz studies program at Arizona State University since 2004.He is a solo pianist and accompanist who formerly headed the jazz studies program atNorthwestern University in Illinois. His recorded work as a studio musician includessoundtracks to two major motion pictures and numerous television commercials. He haseight works published by Warner Brothers, including original compositions andarrangements for piano. He has been a guest on Marian McPartland's internationallysyndicated NPR program "Piano Jazz." An ASU associate professor, he was awarded theHerberger College of Fine Arts Distinguished Teacher Award for the academic year 2004-2005. Previous parties have featured performances by stars such as vocalist-pianist Diana Krall and singer JoeWilliams; congero Poncho Sanchez; trumpeters Roy Eldridge, Clark Terry and Red Rodney; saxophonists BennyCarter, Zoot Sims and Bud Shank; pianists-vocalists Jay "Hootie" McShann and Dave Frishberg; drummers BobbyRosengarden and Grady Tate; bassists Milt Hinton and Major Holley; guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli; pianist Dick Hyman;and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans.

Special Thanks to JiA BusinessMembers ASU Kerr Cultural Center480-596-2660www.asukerr.com Call-Hold Marketing! - BruceCollier214-515-7101www.call-hold.com Custom Courts, Inc.602-741-8599www.customcourtsandtile.com Extreme Decibel Big BandClark Kruegerclark@extremedecibel.com "From The Top" ArtistManagement Services, CarolFinney Matt JohnsonSonoranJazzProject.com McKay Conant Hoover IncMcKay Conantmchinc.com 90th Floor Records - Jan Collier480-985-2894www.90thfloorrecords.com

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Scottsdale Center for the ArtsEileen Wilson Dr. Joseph ScherzerJoseph Martin Productions

Tempest RecordingClarke Rigsbywww.tempestrecording.com Zonal Music Group - Rick Wallrick@zonalmusicgroup.com

March 2013 JAZZ CALENDARCompiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myers,psmyers1@cox.net(Bookings are subject to change without notice; call to confirm) ** March 8, New Jazz: La Voz de Tres (Mike Eckroth-piano, Jason Ennis-7-string guitar Natalia Bernal-vocals), 7:30-10 p.m. Fri., $10, $5 students,BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org,jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464.

March 2013 JAZZ VENUESCompiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myerspsmyers1@cox.net(Bookings are subject to change; call to confirm)

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

March 8, Wynton Marsalis & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, 8 p.m. Fri.,$50, $60, $76, Mesa Arts Center, 1 N. Center St., Mesa, 480-644-6500. March 8, " A Night in the '40s" : WWII musical, big band dance, 4-10 p.m.Sat. (dance 7-10 p.m.), Commemorative Air Force Aircraft Museum @Falcon Field, Mesa, $30 until Dec. 31, $40 at door, all ages, 480-924-1940, bigbanddance.com. March 8, Sugar Thieves (Delta blues), 7-9 p.m. Fri., $22 public, $16members, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 85008,480-480-8188, dbg.org. March 8-10, Scottsdale Arts Festival, some jazz, Scottsdale Center for theArts Mall, lawn seating. March 8-10, Jazz-Wine-Blues & Barrel Tasting Festival, Kokopelli Winery& Bistro, 35 Boston St., Chandler. March 9, Blues Blast 2013: 44s, Shawn Pittman (Calif. bands), SugarThieves (AZ Blues Showdown winners), Big Nick & The Gila Monsters,Bad News Blues Band-Tucson), all day, sponsored by Phoenix BluesSociety, phoenixblues.org, Margaret T. Hance Park, Phoenix. March 9, Karrin Allyson Quartet with Scottsdale Community College JazzOrchestra, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Main Stage, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W.Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.org March 9, Bass Pursuit (Dwight Kilian-bass, Chris Pena-piano, Rob Moore-drums, Andy Gross-sax), 3 pm, Sat., free, Christ The Lord LutheranChurch, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd, Carefree, 480-488-2081. March 10, Scottsdale Concert Band: George Gershwin's " Rhapsody inBlue" w/ Andrew O'Brien-pianist + " Salute to American Jazz" (arr.Sammy Nestico), "In Memoriam" by Mark Camphouse (dedicated tofamilies in Newtown, Conn.) & "Fanfares and Alleluias" by James Barnes,3:30 p.m. Sun., free, Saguaro High School Auditorium, 6250 N. 82nd St.,Scottsdale, free, scottsdaleconcertband. **March 10, Jazz in AZ Jam Session led by Dave Henning-piano, 6-9 pm.$5, $2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St.,Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. March 13, Pete Pancrazi-guitar, 11:30 a .m.-1 p.m. Wed., free, Civic SpaceConcerts, outdoor amphitheater, 424 N. Central Ave., Phoenix.

Ascension Lutheran Church, 7100 N. Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley,480-948-6050, Jazz Vespers (Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Richard Parrish-spoken word, Caleb Kilian-visuals), free, 7 p.m. Fri. March 15, April 18. Bobby's Restaurant & Jazz Lounge, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale,480-556-0770, various. Chances on Sixth, 7570 E. Sixth Ave (corner of Miller Road), Scottsdale,480-994-4338, Joe Hopkins Quintet (Hopkins-clarinet, Cheryl Thurston-keys, Danny Shannon-bass, Caesar Rob-drums), New Orleans-style jazz +jammers, 5-9 p.m. Sun., food, dancing. Eddie V's, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road (Scottsdale Quarter), Scottsdale, 480-538-8468, 7-11 p.m. nightly, Diane Lee-vocals, Dave Barradic-keys, FelixSainz-bass, Greg Warner-drums, Sat. March 16, April 6, 20. Jazz in the Hills, Alchemy @ CopperWynd Resort, 13225 N. Eagle RidgeDrive (north off Shea at Palisades, turn left on Eagle Ridge), Fountain Hills,85268, 480-333-1880 or 480-788-5290, jazzinthehills.info or 480-688-9035(Susan Harding): $10, $9 members, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. (seating at 6 p.m.):March 8, Armand Boatman, Dwight Kilian-bass, Vicki McDermitt-vocalist,Alchemy/CopperWynd Restaurant; March 15, Will Goble Quartet, SunridgeCanyon Golf Club, 13100 N. Sunridge Dr., Fountain Hills 85268, 480-837-5100; March 22, Cleo Corcoran Brazilian Bossa Nova BandAlchemy/CopperWynd Restaurant; March 29, Jack Radavich & Friends,Alchemy/CopperWynd Restaurant. 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); Greg Warner leads JazzExperience & Friends, 9 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; Michael Reed & Co., 9 p.m.Sat., March 16. Lon's at the Hermosa (patio), 5532 E. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley,602-955-7878, 10.30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sun. brunch, Larry Reed-vocals-piano,Dennis Sexton-bass. Malee's, 7131 E. Main St. Scottsdale, 85251, 480-947-6042,maleesthaibistro.com, Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, 6-9p.m. Mon. Mastro's City Hall, 6991 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, 480-941-4700,Andy Margolis-piano.

** March 15, New Jazz: at The Nash: The Stakes (Ben Scolaro-piano,Caleb Veazey-guitar, Jerome Salazar-bass, Kevin Phillips-drums, BethJeffress-vocals), 7:30-10 p.m. Fri., $10, $5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. March 15, " Songs from My Red Suitcase" : One-Woman Musical Play byIngrid " Vismaya" Hagelberg, 7-8:45 p.m., Southwest College ofNaturopathic Medicine, 2140 E Broadway Road Tempe 85282, 480-858-9100, $15, $10 SCNM students, advance tickets--onewomanplay.eventbrite.com/ March 15-17, Patti Austin Sings Ella & Duke+ Phoenix SymphonyOrchestra, 8 p.m. Fri-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N.Second Street, Phoenix 85004, 602-262-6225. ** March 17, Jazz in AZ Monthly Party: Judy Roberts & " Chickfest"(vocalists Margo Reed, Nancy Gee, Sherry Roberson, Delphine Cortez,Renee Patrick, Alice Tatum, Carmela Ramirez, Vicki McDermitt, JanSandwich, Blaise Lantana), 3-5 p.m. Sun., hors d'oeuvres, BYOB, $15public, $12 seniors, $10 JiA members (free, lifetime members, optionaldonation), $5 students with ID, free under age 12; The Nash, 110 E.Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. ** March 17, Jazz in AZ Jam session led by Pete Pancrazi- guitar, $5, $2participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. March 17, Bad Cactus Brass Band, noon-1:30 p.m. @ Sunday A'Fair, free,lawn seating (chairs, blankets), Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts,7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale 85251, 480-499-8587,scottsdaleperformingarts March 19, Dave Brubeck Tribute by Brubeck Brothers Quartet: (ChrisBrubeck-trombone-bass, Daniel Brubeck-drums, Mike DeMicco-guitar,Chuck Lamb-piano), 7:30 p.m. Tues., $30 + fees, Tempe Center for theArts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822. March 20, Arizona Jazz Big Band, 7:30 pm. Wed., Winfield's @ First BaptistChurch of Scottsdale, 7025 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, 480-907-5157 or480-945-6346, winfieldscafe.com March 20, " Celebrating Women Composers in Jazz" : Pam Morita-vocals-piano, Mary Petrich- sax, Haijung Choi-bass, Aisha Perry-drums, 7-9 p.m.,Asbury United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 1601 W. Indian School Road,Phoenix, 602-279-2369.

OC Seven Restaurant @ Scottsdale Resort and Athletic Club, 8325 E.Indian Bend Road (between 101 and Hayden Road), Scottsdale, 85250,480-991-1571, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat., Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-keys; $10 minimum pp; food, dance floor. Phoenician Resort-J&G Steakhouse, 6000 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale85251, 480-941-8200, thephoenician.com, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs.:alternating Paul Sherman-solo piano, Felix Sainz-vocals-guitar. NEW Ragin' Cajun, 8040 E. McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, 480-219-4596, FirstString hosts Rhythm Street Sessions (Buzz Fowler- harmonica & vocals,Chris Strong-drums, Dominic Therrien-bass, weekly guest), 8 pm-midnight.Thurs. (couples-night specials), dance floor. Remington's, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85253, 480-951-5101: 7-10:30 p.m. Tues., Danny Long-piano-vocals, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals,Tony Vacca-sax; 7-10:30 p.m. Wed., Judy Roberts-solo piano-vocals; 7-10:30 p.m. Thurs. Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, Margo Reed-vocals; 7-10:30p.m. Fri.-Sat., Long-Roberts (+ Trish Dwyer, Sat.); 4-8 p.m. Mon. Rags Allen;4-6 p.m. Thurs., Jerry Harris. Sacred Grounds Jazz Coffeehouse, Scottsdale Congregational UnitedChurch 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 on sale: March 7, Ken Taylor Quartet;March 14, Jeremy Lappitt Quintet; March 21, Erika Proctor; March 28, DavidBernstein; April 4, Michael Powers; April 11, Kari Shaff Quartet; April 18,Chuck Marohnic; April 25, Moio Brothers Trio. Scottsdale Hilton Resort (ballroom), 6333 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale85250, info paradisevalleyjazz.com, 480-948-7993: March 23-24, ParadiseValley Jazz Party (36th annual), national-regional musicians: 7-11 p.m. Sat.:Shelly Berg, John Clayton, Akira Tana, Houston Person, Warren Vaché,Bruce Forman, Stan Sorenson, Harry Watters, Joe Corral, Michael Kocour,Beth Lederman; 1-6 p.m. Sun.: same as Sat. plus ASU Jazz Band, WycliffeGordon, Dwight Kilian, Chris Finet, Nick Manson, John Lewis, 18-year-oldmulti-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid; $100 both days, $55 per session. Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 100th St. south of Shea Blvd., Scottsdale:Mon. March 4, jazz combo led by Dave Friedman-tpt + Paul Wolin-tenor sax,Mark Young-alto sax, Joe Savard-trombone, Ned Kuvinen-keys, GaryBrowning-vibes, Don Friedman-guitar, Todd Knowles-bass, Ken Fauland-drums, Ginni Alvey-vocals; (BYOB). Studio, Scottsdale Congregational Church, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road,Scottsdale, 480-946-2900, 11 a.m. Sun. live-jazz service.

** March 22, New Jazz: Eric Rasmussen Quartet (Rasmussen-sax, JacobLauxman-guitar, Ben Hedquist-bass, Jacob Eary drums), 7:30-10 p.m.Fri., $10, $5 students, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464 March 23-24, Paradise Valley Jazz Party (36th annual: national-regionalmusicians: 7-11 p.m. Sat.: Shelly Berg, John Clayton, Akira Tana, HoustonPerson, Warren Vaché, Bruce Forman, Stan Sorenson, Harry Watters, Joe Corral, Michael Kocour, Beth Lederman; 1-6 p.m. Sun.: same as Sat.plus ASU Jazz Band, Wycliffe Gordon, Dwight Kilian, Chris Finet, NickManson, John Lewis, 18-year-old multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid;$100 both days, $55 per session, Scottsdale Hilton Resort (SonoranBallroom), 6333 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85250, infoparadisevalleyjazz.com or 480-948-7993. March 23, Dominick Farinacci Quartet, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Studio, TempeCenter for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.org March 24, Beth Lederman's Jazz con Alma, 2-4 p.m. Sun. @ SundayA'Fair, free, lawn seating (chairs, blankets), Scottsdale Center for thePerforming Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale 85251, 480-499-8587,scottsdaleperformingarts. ** March 24, Jazz in AZ Jam Session led by Ted Sistrunk-bass, 6-9 pm.$5, $2 participating musicians, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St.,Phoenix 85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. March 24, Pieter Meijers-reeds(Calif.) w/ 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 March 27, Dmitri Matheny-Stan Sorenson Duo, 11:30 a .m.-1 p.m. Wed.,free, Civic Space Concerts, outdoor amphitheater, 424 N. Central Ave.,Phoenix. March 28, Maundy Thursday Jazz Communion (Bob Ravenscroft-keyboards, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Vicki McDermitt-vocals, LuAnn Roberson-vocals, Dawn Rolland-vocals, Caleb Kilian-visuals, Richard Parrish-spoken word), 7 pm Thurs., free, Christ the LordLutheran Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd, Carefree, 480-488-2081. March 29, Servant Song (Vicki McDermitt-vocals, Dawn Rolland-vocals, LuAnn Roberson-vocals, Chris Pena-keyboards, Dwight Kilian-bass, RobMoore-drums, Caleb Kilian-visuals, Richard Parrish-spoken word), 11 amFri., free, Changing Lives Center, 338 N. 15th Ave, Phoenix, 602-346-3337.

Talking Stick Resort & Casino, 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 85250, 480-850-8606: Orange Sky Lounge, 15th floor, various trios. VFW Post 3513, 7220 E. Wilshire Drive, Scottsdale, 480-941-9849, Havin'Fun Big Band, 7-9 p.m. Wed., dance floor, food. Winfield's Cafe @ First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, 7025 E. Osborn Road,Scottsdale, 480-907-5157 or 480-945-6346, winfieldscafe.com, 7:30-9:30p.m. Fri., donation, coffee-beverages-desserts on sale: March 8, FredForney Quartet; March 15, Mary Petrich and Open Hand (Petrich-sax, MarkWitt-trb, Sean Brogan-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums); Wed. March 20, ArizonaJazz Big Band; March 22, Bass & Face (Dwight Kilian-bass, Vicki McDermitt-vocals); March 29, Good Friday, no music; April 12, Bass Pursuit (DwightKilian-bass, Andrew Gross-sax, Rob Moore-drums). PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY Arizona Biltmore-Wright's Lobby Bar, 2400 N. Missouri, Phoenix 85016,602-955-6600: Khani Cole Trio, 8-11 p.m. Thurs-Sat. Asbury United Methodist Church (sanctuary), 1601 W. Indian School Road(SW corner 16th Ave.), Phoenix 85015, 602-279-2369: Pam's Jam (PamMorita-vocals-piano, Dominic Therrien-bass, Luis Morales-drums), first Wed., all ages-levels, $5donation.

Carly's Bistro, 128 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004, Jazz Jones JamSession, 2-5 p.m. Sun., free, led by Alan Jones (info 602-487-8743). Downtown Glendale Jazz Jam @JiveMind, 5754 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale85301, free parking, info 408-475-5583, 623-931-0235: jazz jam led inMarch by Pam Morita-keys, Yorman Williams-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums,7:30-10 p.m. Thurs., $5 cover. Gaslight Inn, 5747 W. Glendale Ave. Glendale 85301, 623-934-5466,gaslightinnaz.com, Joan & John, 7-10 p.m. March 7, $5 cover. Jazz for the Soul @ Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church, 14403 N. 75thAve., Peoria, 623-979-0080, free, 6-8 p.m. Sun.: March 10, Sherry Roberson& Friends; April 14, Tambores (Dom Moio-Joe Garcia); May 12, TBD; June 9,Be Bop Revolution (Armand Boatman-keys, Jerry Donato-sax, Fred Forney-tpt, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums). Los Compadres, 2350 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, 602-864-0258, food:6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. March. 16, Steve Means-clarinet, Eric Bart-guitar, DavidValdivia-keys, Buddy Apfel-bass, Terry Tully-drums.

** March 29, Juini Booth-bass, Andrew Gross-tenor sax, Joe Gallivan-drums,7:30-10 pm, $15, BYOB, The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix85004, thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464. March 29, SoulScapes (Bob Ravenscroft-keyboards, Dwight Kilian-bass,Rob Moore-drums, Richard Parrish-spoken, Caleb Kilian-visuals), 7 pmFri., free, Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, 1159 N. Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, 480-507-0742.

March 29, Sergio Mendoza y la Orkesta (Latin-mambo), 7-9 p.m. Fri., $27public, $21 members, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy,Phoenix 85008, 480-480-8188, dbg.org. March 31, SoulScapes (Chris Pena-keyboards, Dwight Kilian-bass, RobMoore-drums, Caleb Kilian-visuals, Richard Parrish-spoken word), 11 amSun., free, Phoenix Rescue Mission, 1801 S. 35th Ave, Phoenix. March 31, Alice Tatum Quartet, noon-1:30 p.m. Sun. @ Sunday A'Fair, free,lawn seating (chairs, blankets), Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts,7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale 85251, 480-499-8587,scottsdaleperformingarts. April 2, Ron Jean Trio, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tues., Musicians Union Hall, 1202 E.Oak St., Phoenix 85006, 602-254-8838; free to union members, $5nonmembers, $3 students, free for children under 12, part of monthly seriescelebrating 100th anniversary of Phoenix Federation of Musicians Local 586AFM; soft drinks-snacks on sale or BYOB; food/wine/beer/spirits availableat Tuck Shop, 2245 N. 12th St., Phoenix 85006, 602-354-2980. ** April 3, Fred Forney's Arizona Jazz Masterworks Orchestra + HopeMorgan-vocals, 7:30 p.m. Wed., $24, $29-reserved, ASU Kerr CulturalCenter, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 480-596-2660, jazzinaz.org or asukerr.com April 4-5, " Essentially Ellington Regional Festival (student concerts), free, all day, Mesa Arts Center, 1 N. Center St., Mesa, 480-644-6500

April 5, Snarky Puppy, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Lakeside Room, Tempe Center for theArts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.org April 5, Grupo Liberdade (Brazilian-world-batucada), 7-9 p.m. Fri., $22public, $16 members, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy,Phoenix 85008, 480-480-8188, dbg.org.

Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-258-0014,thelostleaf.org, 9:30 p.m. first Mon., Jiggle (Bryon Ruth-Scott Zimmer-saxes,Ted Sistrunk-bass, Nathan Hubbard-drums); 9:30 p.m. second Mon.,Running from Bears (Eric Rasmussen-alto, Adam Roberts-tenor, JeffLibman-guitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums); 9:30 pm thirdWed., The Scorpion Decides (Nathan Hubbard-drums-compositions,Jerome Salazar-electric bass, Branson Nejame-keyboards, Keith Kelly-woodwinds). Nostalgi'a Cancione e Vino Italian Cuisine, 4935 W. Glendale Ave.,Glendale 85301, 623-463-8104, eatatpolos.com, Bridget Maynes & AuggieMendoza, 6-9 pm Wed.; Jay Maynes, 6-9 pm Thurs.; Robin Maynes +guests, 5:30-8:30 pm Fri.-Sat. NEW Padre Murphy's, 64338 W. Bell Road, Glendale, 602-547-9406, TomMein & The Next Band leads jazz-blues jam, 6:30- 9:30 pm Tues. Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-468-0700,Nicole Pesce-piano, Jeffrey Hattrick-vocals, 6-8 p.m. Sat. in lobby bar. Royal Palms Resort (T. Cook's Lounge), 5200 E. Camelback Road,Phoenix 85018, Joe Costello Project featuring Mark DeCozio, 8-11 p.m.Wed.; Joe Costello Project, 8-11 p.m. Thurs. St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-200-8111, Diana Lee-vocals, Paul Sherman-keys, Felix Sainz-bass, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch;stfrancisaz.com

** The Nash (Jazz in AZ center), 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004,thenash.org, jazzinaz.org, 602-795-0464, 602-750-7045; 6-9 p.m. Sun.,weekly Jazz in AZ Sunday Jam Session (w/ grand piano, guitar-bass amps,drum set), $5, $2 participating musicians; see Calendar for other events,including First Friday music-art events, concerts, clinics, monthly Sundayparties. Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park 85340, 623.935.3811: FelixSainz-bass-vocals + Paul Sherman-keys, 7-10 p.m. March 8, Sainz + BethLederman, 7-10 p.m. March 29. 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), 7-10 p.m. third Fri.

April 5-6, Chandler Jazz Festival, free, 20+ bands including: Fri. night, ElChicano from Los Angeles, Energy Trio, Royce Murray Jazz Ensemble,Mason Affair (Los Angeles band); Sat night, Marcos Crego & the CubanTribe (7 musicians from Las Vegas); Fri. 4:45-9:30 p.m., 4 bands on mainstage + restaurant venues, Jazz Con Alma with Beth Lederman, 6-8 p.m.,Fountain Courtyard/San Marcos Resort + after-hours jam session @Vintage 95, 9 p.m.-midnight (21 and over) hosted by Beth Lederman Trio; Sat. noon-9:30 p.m. -- 2-6:30 p.m., Dixieland bands (Dan Reed DixielandBand, Sun City Stomperz, 52nd Street Jazz Band), Fountain Courtyard/SanMarcos Resort; noon-9:30 p.m., 8 bands on main stage: Willis Junior HSBig Band, Chandler Gilbert Community College Big Jazz Band, Ira Hill, EvanRees Quartet, Danielle Cooke Trio, Charles Lewis Quintet, Fred ForneyQuartet, Keith McKelley Project; 3 p.m. "How Cool Is Jazz" with childrenreceiving jazz kazoos, performing with Bart Salzman Quartet; sidewalkbands (Bobby's Jazz Ensemble, Nu World Jazz Project, Tyler Mount Quartet),restaurant venues (Power Drive, Uno Dos, AZ Vibes, Stan Sorenson Trio,Crawford Brothers Trio, Laurie Fagen Duo, Stephanie King, Desert Dixie);downtown Chandler; $99 room special, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort;more info @ www.chandleraz.gov/jazz. April 5-6, Highland/ASU Jazz Festival, w/ Byron Stripling, ASU ConcertJazz Band, ASU Jazz Faculty (Michael Kocour, director), all day Fri.-Sat.,Highland High School, 4301 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert 85234,480-813-0051,.highlandjazz.com OTHER SOURCES: Jazz in AZ, JazzinAZ.org, TheNash.org, 602-795-0464Tucson Jazz Society, tucsonjazzsociety.org, 520-903-1265KJZZ, 91.5 fm radio, KJZZ.orgArizona Classic Jazz Society, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.orgPrescott Jazz Summit, prescottjazz.comPrescott Jazz Society, pjsjazz.org Lindy Hop Society, savethearts.org/swing/Phoenix Blues Society, phoenixblues.orgAZWeekly Magazine, azweeklymagazine.com, free

Cafe Greco/Buon Gusto, 440 W. Warner (NE corner Kyrene), Tempe 85284,480-705-9222, Dave Henning-piano, Pete Gitlin-guitar & Friends, 4:30-7:30p.m. Sat. 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. Fri. March 22. D'vine Bistro Chandler, 3990 S. Alma School Road, Chandler (NW cornerAlma School & Ocotillo), Chandler, 480-782-5550, dvinebistro.com, Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duo featuring Jimmy Nistico, 7-10 p.m. Sat.; Aebi-CoulsonDuo + Tim Hern-vocals, 6:30-9:30 p.m. alternate Mon. Fired Up Grill, 7131 E. Ray Road (formerly 56 East) @ Casa PalomaShopping Center, via I-10 & Ray Road), Chandler, 480-940-4040: jazz jamled by Aebi-Coulson Jazz Duo + Jimmy Nistico-sax, Perry Senn-drums, 7-10p.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-vocals, Frank Smith-keys, 6-9 p.m. Sun. March10, April 14; Vandal-Hancock Duo (Matt Vandal-Devon Hancock-jazzguitars), 6-9 p.m. Sun. March 24, April 21. Lone Butte Casino (Verona Chophouse), 1077 S. Kyrene Road, Gila RiverReservation, (Kyrene exit from I-10 to Santan 202 east, or 101 south toSantan 202 west), 21 and older, 1-800-WIN-GILA (946-4452), 10 a.m.-3p.m. Sun. jazz brunch: Bridget Maynes & Auggie Mendoza or Joel Robin-Delphine Cortez. Mad Hatter Brewpub (formerly Dave's Electric) 502 S. College, Tempe,480-967-5353 7-9 p.m. Tues.: March 12, Bass & Face-Dwight Kilian-VickiMcDermitt; March 19, Joel Robin combo; March 26, Nicole Pesce-JerryDonato; April 2, Stan Sorenson; April 9, Felix Sainz Group; April 16, JoelRobin Combo; April 23, Nicole Pesce-Jerry Donato April 30, Stu Siefer Trio;May 7, Beth Lederman combo; May 14, Blaise Lantana Birthday Party; May21, Joel Robin; May 28, Nicole Pesce-Jerry Donato; June 4, Stan Sorensoncombo; June 11, Joel Robin combo; June 18, Stu SieferTrio; jamnjazzproductions.com, 480-966-0812.

NEW Olive Branch, 3231 S. Mill Ave, (@ Southern), Tempe 85282, 480-966-9829, First String hosts blues-jazz jam sessions (all-ages), 1 p.m. openmic, 3 p.m. jam, led by Buzz Fowler- vocals-harmonica, Jonathan Varo-vocals-keys, Maury "Hooter" Saslaff-bass, Vanya Hautimacki-percussion;food. Pesto's Gourmet Pizza and Wine Bar, 1960 W. Ray Road, Suite 4 (NEcorner Dobson Road), Chandler, 480-821-2949, John Knowlton Trio(Knowlton-guitar, Eric Bart or Dick Curtis-guitar, Dennis Sexton-bass) 7-11p.m. Sat. Pier D' Orleans, 61 E. University Dr., Mesa, 480-844-7437, Cheryl's MardiGras Jazz Band (Cheryl Thurston-piano, Gary Church-tpt, Joe Hopkins-clarinet, Roy Calhoun-drums), 6-8 p.m. Sat., food. Pita Jungle-Chandler, 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-855-3232, jazzjam led by Pita Jungle Trio (Dave Ihlenfeld-piano, Pete Gitlin-guitar-bass,Andy Ziker-drums) 7-10 p.m. Thurs. Pita Jungle-Mesa, 1850 W. Southern Ave. (across from Mesa CommunityCollege) 480-615-PITA (7482), pitajungle.com/locations/mesa, JudyRoberts-keys-vocals, Renee Patrick-vocals, 5-7 p.m. Sun. Pizza Mart, 1329 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-962-4233, Cheryl's Cats andJammers Band (Cheryl Thurston-piano, Gary Church-tpt, Joe Hopkins-clarinet, Dick Obermiller-bass, Roy Calhoun-drums), 5-7:30 p.m. Wed. Robbie Fox's Public House (west patio), 640 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-642-6442: 3-6:30 p.m. Sat., various; food. San Marcos Crowne Plaza Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480-812-0900, SanMarcosResort.com: AJ's Restaurant: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun.brunch; Joe Hopkins Trio; 6-9 pm Sat. March 2, Laurie Fagen-vocals,Richard Johnson-piano. Xtreme Bean Coffee Shop, SW corner Southern & McClintock, Tempe, 480-820-0333, 7-10 p.m. Mon., Jack Wells & Friends (ragtime, boogie,standards, jam-singers/seniors welcome).

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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 Ayothaya Thai Cafe, 404 Highway 260, Payson, 928-474-1112, Payson JazzTrio; Bob Smolenski-piano, Mike Buskirk-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums;5:30- 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., March 1-2 and Thurs.-Fri. March 28-29, info &rsvpgerry-reynolds@hotmail.com, 602-619-3355. Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson, 2 p.m. Sun.March 10, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Lew Turano-piano, Steve Douglas-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums; $5 donation, info 602-619-3355 or gerry-reynolds@hotmail.com PRESCOTT Prescott Resort, 1500 E. State Rte 69, Prescott 86301, 928-776-1666,Rosemary Chavez, March 16. SEDONA Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: LesCzimber-piano, 7-10 p.m. Fri., Sat (+ Jerome Salazar-bass-Fri., Chad Cole-bass-Sat.); Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 7-10 p.m. Tues.-Wed.-Thurs. Desert Flour Bakery Bistro, 6646 State Route 179, Sedona, 928-284-4633,Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, David Vincent Mills-piano, 6-8:30 p.m., March 21. Marketplace Café, 6645 SR179, Outlet Mall, Sedona, 928-284-5478,pcsedona.com: RosemaryChavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums,David Vincent Mills-keys, 6-9 p.m., Sat. March 9. Radisson Poco Diablo Resort, 1752 Hwy179k Sedona, 928-282-7333,Rosemary Chavez-vocals, David Vincent Mills-keys, 5-7 p.m. Fri. March 22 Reds @ Sedona Rouge, 2250 SR 89A, West Sedona, 928-203-4111,Rosemary Chavez-vocals-piano, 6-9 p.m. March 8, 23. Sedona Hilton (lounge), 90 Ridge Trail, Sedona 86351, Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sat.

TUCSON Bluefin, 7053 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson 85704, 520-531-8500: George HowardDuo, 7-10 p.m. Fri. Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant, 198 W. Cushing St., Tucson85701,520-622-7984. 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 GrossQuartet (Gross-trumpet-flugelhorn, Malik Alkabir-tenor sax, John Einweck-keyboards, Lali Smith-vocals, Roscoe Freund-drums), 7-10 p.m. Wed.; JeffGrubic-sax, Naïm Amor-guitar, 8-10 p.m. Thurs. Fire + Spice @ Sheraton Tucson, 5151 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, 520-323-6262, Arizona Roadrunners, 6-9 p.m. Tues. Kingfisher, 2564 E. Grant Road, Tucson, 520-323-7739: various, 9 p.m.-midnight Sat. La Cocina @ Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court Avenue, Tucson 85701,Shawn Kebler-guitar, Collin Shook-bass, Gil Rodriquez-drums, 6:30-9 p.m.Wed. Old Pueblo Grill, 60 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, 520-326-6000 Pete Swan-drums, Grant Cherry-piano, Scott Black-bass, trio hosts jam session, 7-10p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sullivan's Steakhouse, 1785 E. River Rd., Tucson 85718, John EinweckBand, 6-10 p.m. Fri.; Larry Loud-piano, 6-10 p.m. Sun. YUMA Village Jazz Series at Yuma Palms Regional Center, 1305 S Yuma PalmsPkwy, Yuma, yumajazz.com/village/index.html; 6-8 pm Thurs., free: PetePancrazi, March 14; High Society Jazz Band (San Diego), March 21; BorderTown Big Band, March 28; Garrett Ortego, April 4; Jason & Elle, April 11; high school bands night, April 18; Yuma Jazz Company Quintet, April 25

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