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June 2011 Jazz Listings

Compiled by Patricia Myers & Jazz in Arizona, www.jazzinAZ.org   

June 1, "A Night with Bobby Hamilton" (piano-vocals) + comedian Keith Ellis, poet D'Fahie, 7:30 p.m.Wed., $7, Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd (68th St. and Mayo), Scottsdale, 480-585-5483.

June 3, Young Sounds of Arizona: Meet the Composer, "Music of Bob Freedman," 7:30 p.m. Fri., Free, Orpheum Theater, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix 85003

June 3, Dennis Rowland and Jazz Express, 7-9 p.m. Fri., free, outdoors, Jazz on the Promenade, Scottsdale Promenade, SE corner Scottsdale Road-Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, scottsdalepromenade.com

June 3, Pete Pancrazi Band, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri., Music in the Garden series, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 85008, 480-481-8191, $15, $21 (must be 21 and older).

June 3, "Hello & Goodbye Jazz Party": Susannah Martin-vocals, Bob Murnahan-guitar, Patrick Ki-guitar, Jeanie Carroll-percussion/vocals, 7-10 pm Fri., Marketplace Cafe Nightspot, 6640 Highway 179, #C7, 86351 (Outlet Mall at Jack's Canyon Rd.) Village of Oak Creek (928) 284-5478, mpcsedona.com

June 4, Bad Cactus Brass Band, "Flagstaff Hullabaloo," 12:15 p.m. Sat, $5 @ Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff 86001, flaghullabaloo.com

June 4, Bad Cactus Brass Band, 8-11 p.m. Sat., Green Room, 15 N. Agassiz St., Flagstaff 86001, 928-226-8669, flagstaffgreenroom.com

June 4, Sedona Dynamite Divas: Susannah Martin, Shondra Jepperson, Jeanie Carroll + Divas Band, 7 pm Sat., $25, jazz + other music, Sedona Jewish Community Center, 100 Meadowlark Drive, Sedona 86336, 928-204-1091.

June 6, Clark Krueger's Extreme Decibel Big Band, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, June 6 through mid-August, R.T. O'Sullivan's, 5830 W. Bell Road, Glendale, 602-938-5300, no cover or minimum, food.

June 10-12, "Cool Like That": Miles Davis 85th birthday tribute (multi-media, spoken-word, music, adult content), 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 4 p.m. Sun., $23 adults/$20 seniors, presented by Black Poet Ventures, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660.

June 11, Mindi Abair-sax, Rick Braun-trumpet, Tucson Jazz Society benefit, 7 p.m. Sat., JW Marriott Star Pass Resort, 3800 W. Tucson; $25 TJS members & active military w/ID, tucsonjazz.org or 520-903-1265.

June 11-12, 33rd Playboy Jazz Festival: Lee Konitz, Dianne Reeves, Buddy Guy, Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra, Bill Cunliffe & Resonance Band: Tribute to Oscar Peterson, Geri Allen and Timeline Band, John Scofield & Robben Ford, Fourplay, Rebirth Brass Band, SF Jazz Collective, Cos of Good Music (Geri Allen, George Bohanon, Dwayne Burno, Ndugu Chandcler, Anat Cohan, Babtunde Lea), The Roots, Carolos Vderal, Naturally 7, Harmony 3, more; Hollywood Bowl, CA, ticketmaster or 310-450-1173.

June 12, Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Mario Barnabe-visuals, 4 p.m., free, Trinity Baptist Church, 2130 E University Drive, Mesa, 480-834-9120.

June 14, Jazz in AZ jazz jam: guest w/ Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums, 7:30 pm Tues., $5, $3-students, Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd (68th St. and Mayo) 480-585-5483.

June 15, Johnny DeFrancesco-guitar/blues band, 7:30-10 p.m. Wed., Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd (68th St. and Mayo) 480-585-5483

June 16, "Music in Motion" presented by MIM and Compound Grill, 6-8:30 p.m. Thurs., Meridith Moore and Mikel Lander of The Sugar Thieves @ Musical Instrument Museum main courtyard, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, theMIM.org or 480-478-6000, includes tour, regular MIM admission prices, no-host bar; Afterparty, $5, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. live band @ Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483.

June 18, Sheryl Bailey and Friends, 7 p.m. Sat., $25, $30, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000, themim.org

June 18-19, Juneteenth Festival Jazz Splash-Art Festival, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Arcosanti @ Cordes Junction, AZ , Sat. : 11:30 ~ Peculiar People Community Choir, 11:45 ~ Praise Dance, noon ~ Milt Cannon Quartet, 1:45 ~ Rachel Eckroth, 3:15 ~ Six Feet Band, 5 ~ Freddie Eckstine (son of Billy), 6:30 ~ Freedom Dance (Henry Turner), 6:30 ~ (VIP Backstage Cabaret: Ray Brown Jr.); Sun.: 11:30 ~ speaker, noon ~ Shri, 1:45 ~ Milt Cannon & Giants of Jazz, 3:15 ~ Ray Brown Jr. , 5 ~ Henry Turner, 6:30 ~ VIP Backstage Cabaret: Freddie Eckstine); $10, $5 teens, free for pre-teens, VIP, $25 daily, $40-two day, overnight (reserved) $75 single, $95 double ($25 per additional person), 928-237-7908, pjazz.org or arcosanti.org

June 19, Jazz in AZ Dance, Dennis Rowland and Clark Krueger's Extreme Decibel Big Band + Young Sounds of Arizona (big band), benefit for JiA Youth Programs and Young Sounds: 3-7 p.m. Sun., $25 JiA members in advance, $30 at the door; $30 public in advance, $35 at door, dance-group discounts, $10 for youth under 18 with parents; $50 reserved sponsor seats, $500 sponsor tables of 10; Scottsdale Plaza Resort ballroom, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 85258, tickets & info, jazzinaz.org and 480-994-0807.

June 24, Dominic Amato CD release, 7-10 p.m. Fri. (doors open 5:30), $25, $35, VIP $50 (all tickets include new CD), JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, outdoor Sage Court, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix 85054, 480-293-5000 or 800-835-6206, sageconcerts.com

June 30, Brian Chartrand and the Voce Project (Chartrand-vocals, Adam Armijo, Todd Chuba, Lamar Gaines, Mike Florio + guests), 7 p.m. Mon., Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-265-4842.

July 2, Brian Simpson-keys, Jackiem Joyner-sax, 8 p.m. Sun., $20, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive, Tucson 85750, presented by Tucson Jazz Society, tucsonjazz.org or 520-903-1265.

July 9, Tribute to Sinatra: Guy Pennacchio, 5:30 p.m. Sat. July 9, $15; Sky Restaurant, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, 623-334-0010, LiveAtSkye.com

VENUES LIST

SCOTTSDALE-FOUNTAIN HILLS-PV

All-American Sports Grille, 16872 E. Ave. of the Fountains, patio, Fountain Hills 85268, 480-815-4625, 8-11 p.m.: June 17, James Williams Jazz Band; June 25, Sonoran Jazz Project.

Bacchus Wines, Kierland Commons, 7122 E. Greenway Parkway, 480-368-1743, Stan Sorenson-acoustic guitar, 6-9 p.m. alt. Fri. June 10 etc. (sit-ins welcome); wine, beer, cheeses.
Bobby's, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy, 480-556-0770: various Tues-Sat.

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, 5-9 p.m. Sun., food, dancing.

Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 101 Center (68th St.-Mayo Blvd., 101 @ Scottsdale Road exit), west-end building, 480-585-5483: Jazz in AZ jazz jam, 7:30-10 p.m. 2nd Tues., June 14, led by Dom Moio-drums, Dwight Kilian-bass + guest, $5; Jume 1, "A Night with Bobby Hamilton" (piano-vocals) + comedian Keith Ellis, poet D'Fahie, 7:30 p.m.Wed., $7, June 15, Johnny DeFrancesco-guitar/blues band, 7:30-10 p.m. Wed., thecompoundgrill.com

NEW Eddie V's Prime Seafood, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road (Scottsdale Quarter), Scottsdale, 480-538-8468, Foster Oden Trio, 6-9 p.m. Mon.; other jazz or blues nightly including Bobby Hamilton, Sat. June 4 (Hamilton-piano-vocals, Chris Finet-bass, Gary Kiggins-drums); Diana Lee Band (Lee-vocals, Steve Culp-piano, Felix Saenz-bass, Greg Warner-drums, Wed. June 22, Sat. June 25, Tues. June 28.
5th and Wine, 7051 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale 85251, 480-699-8001, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Steve Douglas-bass, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. May 30; June 3, 17, food, drink.

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

Hyatt Resort Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, 480-444-1234, lobby stage: Sirocco, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs.

Jazz in the Hills @ Octagon Café, 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills 85268 (north on Saguaro Drive from Shea Blvd. to traffic light @ El Lago Drive, turn right into plaza beside lake), 480-816-8806: $5 donation: June 3, Joe Garcia & Friends; June 10,. Armand Boatman Trio + Jim Cooper-vibes; June 17, Armand Boatman's Be Bop Revolution; June 24, Dave Henning Jazz Ensemble.
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-keys), Dennis Rowland & the Jazz Experience, 9 p.m.-midnight Thurs.; (no June Jazz in AZ party, June 19 dance @ Scottsdale Plaza Resort), open to public ($10 applies to membership), 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, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sun brunch; Stan Sorenson-guitar, 6-9 p.m. Thurs. on patio; food, drink.

Malee's Thai Bistro, 7131 E. Main St., Scottsdale, 480-947-6042: Renee Patrick-vocals, Judy Roberts-keys-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Mon. (except Memorial Day, instead -- 5-8 p.m. Sun. May 29)

Mayo Clinic, ¬12400 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, 480-301-8000, noon-1 p.m. Wed. free: June 29, Beth Lederman.

Napoleon Club (formerly Estate House), 7134 E. Stetson Drive, Suite 300, 3rd floor, Scottsdale 85251, 480-970-7890: Rachel Eckroth Trio (Ted Sistrunk, Dowell Davis), 8-11 p.m. Sat.; Joe Costello Jazz Experience: 9 p.m.-midnight Fri. June 3, 10, 24.

NEW Narcisse Champagne and Tea Lounge, 15279 N. Scottsdale Road (Scottsdale Quarter), 480-588-2244, narcisselounge.com: 6 p.m. Wed.: Marion Meadows or Dennis Rowland or Khani Cole; call to confirm, reservations advised.

NEW OCseven Restaurant-Bar, Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club, 8255 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale 85250, 480-951-1571, Rags Allen Trio, 6-9 p.m. Fri-Sat, $5 cover, food, dancing.

Pranksters Too-Jester Room, 7919 E. Thomas Rd (SW corner Hayden) Scottsdale 85251: Han Olson & Friends, 8 p.m. Thurs.

Remington's, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-951-5101. 6-11 p.m. Tues., Danny Long-Judy Roberts-Tony Vacca; 6-11 p.m. Wed., Judy Roberts-piano-vocals (*second Wed + Margo Reed through June); 7-11 p.m. Thurs., Judy Roberts-piano-vocals, Renee Patrick-vocals; 6-11 p.m. Fri., Danny Long-Judy Roberts + Trishelle; 6-11 p.m. Sat., Danny Long-Judy Roberts; also, Rags Allen-piano-vocals, 4-8 p.m. Mon. & 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thurs.; summer schedule in July-Aug.

Renegade Canteen, 9343 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 85260, 480-614-9400: Tim Hern-vocals w/ Carmine D'Amico Trio, 11 am-2 pm Sun. brunch, renegadecanteen.com

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 on sale: June 2 - Warren Jones: "High Standards" (Jones-bass, Rachel Eckroth-piano, Andy Gross-sax, Dom Moio-drums); June 9 - Jim Cooper-vibes+ Armand Boatman; June 16, Jazz Quartet (Fred Forney, Brice Winston, Russ Schmidt, Dwight Kilian, Wes Anderson); June 23 - "Floot Prints" Mike Crotty & Joe Corral; June 30 - Dave Cook Trio (Cook-drums, Beth Lederman-piano, Ted Sistrunk-bass ), scucc.com

Sassi, 10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, 480-563-1518, Renee Patrick-vocals, Steve Denney-piano-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Sat., sassibiz.com

Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 100th St. (1/2 block south of Shea Blvd.), Scottsdale, 7-9 p.m. June 6 (@ Stonegate Clubhouse, 115th St. &Mountainview), July 11: jazz combo led by Dave Friedman-tpt + Paul Wolin-tenor sax, Mark Young-alto sax, 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. Sunday jazz service.

Talking Stick Resort & Casino (Orange Sky Lounge, 15th floor), 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 85250, 480-850-8606: Foster Oden Trio; 6-10 p.m. Wed. through July.

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, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri. free, coffee-desserts on sale: live jazz combos -- Bill Ravel Quartet, June 3; Jazz Poets, June 10; AZ Jazz Big Band, June 17; TBA, June 23; winfieldscafe.com

PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY

Duck & Decanter, 1651 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602-274-5429 David Bernstein-guitar-vocals, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet-violin, 1-4 p.m. Sun. June 12.

Grinders Coffee, 17 E. Dunlap, (SW corner Central-Dunlap), Phoenix, 602-678-0078: June 11, 7-10 pm, Full Moon Jazz, Hacksaw's Blues with Kati Ingino and Ronnie Whitehead, "Sunnyslope Series of Second Saturdays," free.

Hob Nob's, 149 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, Full Moon Jazz, 7-10 p.m. third Fridays, June 17, free.

L'Amore Restaurant and Bar, 3159 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix 85016, 602-381-3159, LauRha Frankfort (saxes, vocals-guitar-Chinese zither), 6-9 p.m. Wed.

Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-258-0014, Running From Bears (Eric Rasmussen-alto, Keith Kelly-tenor, Jeff Libman-guitar, Andrew Schiller-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums), 9:30 p.m.-midnight Mon., thelostleaf.org

Luci's Healthy Marketplace, 1590 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix 85014, 602-773-1329: Delphine Cortez-Joel Robin-Cleve Huff, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sat., food.

Mayo Hospital, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-515-6296: noon-1 p.m. Tues., free: June 28, Beth Lederman.

Nostalgi'a Cancione e Vino Italian Cuisine, 4935 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale 85301, 623-463-8104, Robin Maynes-piano + guests, 5:30-8:30 pm Fri-Sat., eatatpolos.com

Paisley Violin Cafe, 1030 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, 602-254-7843: 7 p.m. Blue Monday jazz jam led by Curtiss Glenn Olsen-bass w/ Mike Halperin-keys, Sherry Vames-vocals; jazz lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues-Wed-Thurs. w/ Olsen-bass, Mike Halperin-keys, Eric Bart-guitar, Mark Lanus-tenor sax, Sherry Vames-vocals; also, Roosevelt Street Jazz (John Mitchell-piano, Uwe Weierstall-bass, Jason Weidman or Jordan Tompkins-drums). 8-10 p.m. Wed.; Trio Nine (experimental jazz), 8-10 p.m. Thurs., thepaisley.com

Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-468-0700, Nicole Pesce-piano, noon & 3 p.m. Wed-Sat., lobby lounge.

Royal Palms Inn, 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-840-3610, pianists nightly (some jazz).

NEW R.T. O'Sullivan's, 5830 W. Bell Road, Glendale, 602-938-5300, Clark Krueger's Extreme Decibel Big Band, 7-9:30 p.m. Mon. June 6 through mid-August, no cover or minimum, food.

Skye Restaurant, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, 623-334-0010. various go to LiveAtSkye.com

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

NEW Zendejas Grill, 19420 N. 59th Ave. Citadel Plaza, Glendale 85308, 623-398-6434, zendejasgrill.com: Aebi/Coulson Jazz Trio w/ Jimmy Nistico, 7-10 p.m. Thurs. June 2, July 7.
EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-Mesa-Apache Junction)

Asia Restaurant, 1236 E. Baseline, Ste. 102, Mesa, 480-892-0688, Renee Patrick-vocals, Steve Denney-keys-vocals, Floyd Roberson-drums, 7:30-10:30 p.m. second, third, fourth Fri.

Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480-812-0900: Joe Hopkins Trio, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. brunch (through May 29, resuming in Sept), food and drink; SanMarcosResort.com

Dave's Electric Brew Pub, 502 S. College Ave. (5th&College), Tempe 85281 480-967-5353, daveselectricbrewpub.com, food & drink, no cover, 7-9 pm unless otherwise noted: Mon. May 30, Bad Cactus Brass Band; Mon. June 6, Nicole Pesce Duo; Mon. June 13, TBA; Mon. June 20, 6:30-8:30, Delphine Cortez + Joel Robin; Mon. June 27, Stu Siefer Combo; presented by JAMN Jazz Productions,480-966-0812 jamn_az@yahoo.com www.jamnjazzproductions.com

Devil's Hideaway, 1807 E. Baseline Road (at McClintock), Tempe, 480-491-0442, Mardi Gras Jazzband (Cheryl Thurston-piano, Gary Church-cornet, Dick Knutson-trombone, Joe Hopkins-clarinet, Dick Obermiller-bass, Ron House-drums), 5-8 p.m. first & third Fri., food., dance floor, devilshideaway.com

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

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

Handlebar Pub and Grill, 650 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 85120, 480-982-2091: Carmine D'Amico Trio, 7-10 p.m. Thurs.

Kokopelli Winery and Bistro, 35 W. Boston St., Chandler, 480-792-6927, Stan Sorenson Duo, 7-10 p.m. June 4; Joe Costello Jazz Experience, 7-10 p.m. June 18; food, drink, kokopelliwinery.com

Le Ragazze Italian Grill & Lounge, 1334 E. Chandler Blvd., (NE corner Chandler Blvd. & Desert Foothills), Ahwatukee, 480-460-0029: Aebi-Coulson Jazz Trio featuring Jim Nistico-sax, 7-10 pm Sat., leragazzeaz.com

La Stalla Cucina Rustica, 68 W. Buffalo St., Chandler, 480-855-9990, lastallacr.com,
Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Frank Smith -keyboard, 6-9 p.m. June 12; Vandal-Hancock Duo, Matt Vandal, Devon Hancock-jazz guitars, 6-9 p.m. June 26.

LJ's Pizza, 1038 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-834-9164. Cheryl Thurston, Gary Church, Roy Calhoun host jam 5-7:30 Tues.; Cats & Jammers (Cheryl Thurston-piano-vocals, Gary Church-cornet, Dick Obermiller-bass, Roy Calhoun-drums), 5-7:30 p.m. Wed.; ljspizza.com

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): 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sun. Jazz Brunch: Bridget & The Aug Jazz Duo, first-third Sun.; Delphine Cortez-Joel Robin Jazz Duo, second-fourth Sun.

Mesa Active Adult Center, 247 N. Macdonald St., Mesa, 480-962-5612, Burgie Crandall's Big Band, 1-3:30 p.m. Tues., $5.

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.

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, Gerry Reynolds-drums) 7-10 p.m. Thurs.

Robbie Fox's Public House, 640 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, 480-642-6442, weekly jazz jam led by Anthony Proveaux Trio, 4-7 p.m. Sat., free, robbiefoxs.com, presented by jamnjazzproductions.com.

Shangri La, 2992 N. Alma School Road (SW corner Elliott), Chandler, 480-821-5388. Cheryl Thurston-stride piano, noon-2 p.m. Sun. brunch.

NEW Studio Vino Wine Bar, 1825 E. Guadalupe, Suite 105, Tempe 85283, 480-897-1800, Vintage Flight (contemporary jazz duo, Jacob Lauxman-guitar, Michael Moynihan-sax), 6-9 p.m. alternate Wed. (June 8 etc.) , food.

Warren's Jazz Bistro, 1451 E. Williams Field Road, (SW corner Val Vista Road behind Kohl's), Gilbert, 480-899-5299: Felix Sainz or Royce Murray alternate leading Sun. jam; other listings @ warrenjazzbistro.com

AROUND AZ

PRESCOTT

129-1/2 An American Jazz Grille, 129-1/2 N. Cortez St., Prescott, 928-443-9292, music 6-9 or 9:30 p.m.: Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, Jack Petersen-guitar, Bryan Sinclair-Daren Burns-bass, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. May 28 & June 4, 11, 18, 25; Ramon Dana-piano, 6-9 p.m. Sun

Hassayampa Inn Lounge, 122 E. Gurley St., Prescott, , 928-778-9434, Prescott Jazz Society Jazz Showcase, 7-10 p.m. Fri-Sat. jam session hosted by Milt Cannon.

Raven Cafe, 142 N. Cortez St., Prescott 86301, 928-717-0009, ravencafe.com: Bad Cactus Brass Band, 8-11 p.m. Fri. June 3.

SEDONA

Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: Les Czimber-solo piano, 7-10 p.m. Thurs; Czimber + Zirque Bonner-bass, 7-10 p.m. Fri-Sat.; Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 7-10 p.m. Tues.-Wed. through June 1.

Enchantment Resort, 525 Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona, 928-282-2900, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday brunch, Les Czimber-piano.

Jazz Bouquet, 162 Coffee Pot Drive, Sedona, 928-204-1091, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Jim Buchanan-keys, 2-4 p.m. Tues., June 7.

Ken's Creekside, Creekside Plaza, 251 Hwy 179, Sedona (928) 282-1705, Susannah Martin-vocals, Lake Aurich-guitar, 7-10 pm, Fri. June 10; Rosemary Chavez-vocals, David Vincent Mills-keys, Sun. May 29, Fri. June 24.

Marketplace Cafe Nightspot, 6640 Highway 179, #C7 (in the Outlet Mall at Jack's Canyon Rd.) Village of Oak Creek (928) 284-5478. mpcsedona.com: 7-10 pm Fri. June 3, Martin, Murnahan & Ki Hello-Goodbye Jazz Party (Susannah Martin-vocals, Bob Murnahan-guitar, Patrick Ki-guitar, Jeanie Carroll-percussion/vocals).

PJ's Village Pub, 40 W. Cortez, Sedona, 928-284-2250, Rosemary Chavez - vocals, Frankie Chavez - drums, Steve Sandner -David Vincent Mills- keys, Bryan Sinclair/Daren Burns- bass, 6-9 p.m., Sun. June 26, Sun. July 24.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Hwy 179 between Chapel & Back O' Beyond Roads, Sedona, 928-282-73667: live internet video jazz concerts: Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 10-11 a.m. Thurs. June 2, free, open to public or watch at ustream.tv/channel/sedona-jazz-at-the-church

TUCSON

Cushing Street Bar & Grill, 198 W Cushing St., Tucson, 520-622-7984, Jeff Lewis Quartet, 7-10 p.m. Sat.

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