April 1, Jazz @ Tempe Arts Festival:  Margo Reed-11 a.m., Delphine Cortez-1:15 p.m., Hope Morgan-3:15 p.m. w/ Jazz Alive (Joel Robin-keys, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff-drums), free, jazz stage on Seventh Street west of Mill Avenue (near the Wine Garden), Tempe.
 
April 1, Sunday A’Fair: noon-1:30 p.m., Sonoran Jazz; 2-4 p.m. Sugahbeat (blues),  free, outdoors, lawn seating, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
 
** April 4, Jesse McGuire-trumpet + guest Sherry Roberson:  “Satchmo”-Ella tribute + Beth Lederman-piano, Mike King-bass, John  Lewis-drums (Jazz Appreciation Month Celebration), 7:30 p.m. Wed., $20, $25-reserved, presented by Jazz in AZ and ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. 
 
April 6, Ray Brown Jr.-drums-piano-vocals (adopted son of Ray Brown and Ella Fitzgerald + musicians @ Spring Jazz Appreciation Month Jam 2012, free, 8-11 p.m. Fri., Raven Café, 142 N. Cortez St., Prescott 86301, 928-717-0009. 
 
** April 11, Wynton Marsalis + Lewis Nash All-Stars (Nash-drums, Terrell Stafford-trumpet, Jimmy Greene-sax, Renee Rosnes-piano, Peter Washington-bass), 7 p.m. Wed., $250, $200, $150, benefit for Jazz in AZ & Musical Instrument Museum, reservations to 480-947-6119, 602-525-2687, or @ jazzinaz.org; MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000. 
 
April 12, Scottsdale Community College Jazz Orchestra + trombonist-composer J.C. Sanford, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., $10, $7 seniors-students, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale 85253, 480-596-2660.
 
April 13, Dennis Rowland Band @ “Music in the Garden,” 7-9 p.m. Fri.  $21, food-wine for purchase, Desert Botanical Garden, Ullman Terrace, 1201N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix 85008, 480-941-1225.
 
April 13, Conrad Herwig-trombone + Young Sounds of Arizona Big Band, 7:30 p.m. Fri., $15, $20,  $25, Tempe Center for the Arts, Theater, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.com, ticket purchase code UNION to contribute to YSA; (April 12 evening master’s class, Musicians Union Hall, 1202 E. Oak St.,  Phoenix, info at youngsounds@promusicaz.org 
 
April 13, Rick Braun-tpt-vocals, Philippe Saisse-keys: Tucson Jazz Society Benefit, 7 p.m. Fri., Stillwell House and Garden, 134 S. Fifth Ave., Tucson, 520-623-9123, $100, tucsonjazz.org
 
April 14-15, 29th Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival, free, noon-10 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun., local-national musicians + visual arts-crafts, food: downtown Glendale, Glendale and 58th Avenues, info 623-930-2299 or glendaleaz.com: Jazz Stage, Sat.: Pete Pancrazi Trio, Mike Vax Sextet, Laurie Fagen-vocals, Frank Smith-keys, Dominic Amato, Delphine Cortez & Jazz Alive + Hope Morgan, 8:30 p.m. Carmen Lundy-vocals; Sun.:Young Sounds of AZ, Ratio, Khani Cole, 4:30 p.m. Kenny Garrett Quartet; Blues Stage, Sat.: Leon J +, Scotty Spenner, Bill Tarsha & Rocket 88s, Jimmy Peyton’s Middle Blues, Common Ground Blues, Chuck Hall Band, Sugar Thieves, 8:30 p.m. Bernard Allison; Sun.: Barrio Latino Blues, George Bowman and Badboyz Bluez Band, Big Daddy D & the Dynamites, 4:30 p.m. Marcia Ball.
 
April 14-15, Arizona Jazz Festival at the Wigwam: 2-10 p.m. Sat. April 14: Euge Groove & Peter White; RnR (Richard Elliot & Rick Braun); Mindi Abair, Jeff Golub & David Pack; Acoustic Alchemy and Four 80 East, Shilts, Matt Marshak & Marcus Anderson;11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. April 15: Dave Koz, Brian Simpson, Keiko Matsui, Marion Meadows, Jackiem Joyner, Nick Colionne & Cindy Bradley, Bobby Caldwell, Craig Chaquico; per day: $60, $85, $135, $260, $620; The Wigwam Resort, 602-244-8444,

 
** April 15, Fred Forney Quartet (Forney-trumpet-flugelhorn, Nick Manson-keys, Dwight Kilian-bass, Wes Anderson-drums), 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($15), Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004; info 480-994-0807. 
 
April 15, Soundscape Sedona: Jazz-blues-bossa; Susannah Martin-vocals, Steve Sandner- piano-vocals, Steve Douglas-bass, 3-5 p.m. Sun., $10, $15-reserved, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Hwy 179 between Chapel & Back O' Beyond Roads, Sedona, 928-282-7366, episcopalnet.org/DBS/Sedona/Jazz.html
 
April 16, ASU Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m. Mon., free, 5th floor recital hall, ASU School of Music, Music Building, Mill Avenue and Apache Boulevard, Tempe, 480-965-5348.
 
April 16, 13th Chandler-Gilbert Community College Jazz Night: Vocal Jazz, Combos, Big Band, 7 p.m. Mon., free, Arnette Scott Ward Performing Arts Center, 2626 E. Pecos Road, Chandler, info 480-732-7290.  
 
April 16, PVCC Big Bands Outdoor Concert, “Jazz Under the Stars,” 7 p.m. Mon., free, Paradise Valley Community College, Center for Performing Arts Amphitheater, 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix 85032, bring chair or blanket, info paradisevalley.edu/cpa/ or 602-787-7738
 
April 19, ASU Jazz Repertory Band (Jeff Libman, director), 7:30 p.m. Thurs., $5, Madcap Theater, 730 S. Mill Ave. Ste 101, Tempe, 480-634-5192.
 
April 20, Dennis Rowland + Arizona School for the Arts Orchestra, "Spring Fusion":  6 p.m. Fri. (gates open 5 p.m.), free, outdoors, carnival games, Arizona School for the Arts, 1410 N. Third St., Phoenix., 602-257-1444, goasa.org.
 
April 20, The Roadrunners + Tucson Jazz Institute All Stars, 7 p.m. Fri, $20-general, $15-member, $10- student/military, $25-at door, Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson 85704, 520-903-1265 or tucsonjazz.org 
 
April 21-22, 35th Paradise Valley Jazz Party: Quintette du Hot Club de France tribute: Brian Torff-bass, Aaron Weinstein-violin, Don Vappie- Stan Sorenson-guitars; also, piano, Shelly Berg, Tamir Hendelman, Dave Frishberg, Michael Kocour, saxophones, Houston Person, Lew Tabackin, Don Menza; trumpets, Claudio Roditi , Marvin Stamm; trombones, Bill Watrous, Jay Ashby; guitar, Marty Ashby; bass, Dwayne Dolphin, Paul Keller, Ted Sistrunk; drums, Lewis Nash, Butch Miles, Roger Humphries; noon-4:30 p.m. and 7:30-11 p.m. Sat., noon-7 p.m. Sun.; $195 weekend badge, $55 and $95 per session; Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050; info @ paradisevalleyjazz.com or themim.org/performances-events/jazzparty, or call MIM 480-478-6000.
 
April 22, Pieter Meijers-reeds (leader of High Sierra Jazz Band and Pieter Meijers Quartet), backed by 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 
 
April 24-25, Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos, 7 p.m., free, SCC, Room SC 164, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, 480-423-6723.
 
April 24, ASU Latin Jazz Band and Concert Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Tues., $5, Madcap Theater, 730 S. Mill Ave. Ste 101, Tempe, 480-634-5192.
 
April  27-June 1, 6th annual Promenade Music Series: April 27, Khani Cole; May 4, Raul Yanez and Chicano Power Revival; May 11, Jodi Light and Shining Star; May 18, Urban Strings; May 25, Mosaico Flamenco; June 1, Dennis Rowland; 7-9 p.m., free, outdoors, Scottsdale Promenade, SE corner Scottsdale Road-Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, scottsdalepromenade.com   
 
April 27,  Selma Stoorman-vocals, Beth Lederman-keys, Felix Sainz-bass, Charlie Bulla-drums, 7-9 p.m. Fri.,  $15, Cimarron Night Club, Sun City Grand.
 
April 27, Isaac Valenzuala and Neamen Lyles + Jay Soto-vocals-guitar, Ira King-drums, 7 p.m. Fri, $20-general, $15-member, $10- student/military, $25-at door, Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Tucson 85704, 520-903-1265 or tucsonjzz.org 
 
April 28, Wine, Women & Jazz (11th annual): Beth Lederman’s Novo Mundo (Lederman-keys, Kay Peper-guitar-vocals, Felix Sainz-bass, Joe Garcia-percussion,   Emerson Laffey-drums), 4-6:30 p.m. Sat., Arizona Culinary Institute, 10585 N. 116th St. (south off Shea Blvd.) Scottsdale, 602-863-9744, $55 ($65 at door), hors d'oeuvres, desserts, wine, proceeds benefit charities that assist underserved women and children at risk; azwp.org or razoo.com/story/11th-Annual-Wine-Women-And-Jazz-Fundraiser
 
April 28, Clairdee-vocals, 7:30 p.m. Sat., $35, Tempe Center for the Arts, Lakeside, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, 480-350-2822, lakeshoremusic.com
 
April 28, Esperanza Spalding-bass-vocals + 12-piece band, 7 p.m. Sat., $50, $65, $95, $260, $620, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, Sage Court (outdoors), 5350 E. Marriott Drive (north of Loop 101, east of Tatum Blvd.), Phoenix, 602-244-8444. 
 
April 30, Mesa Community College Jazz Orchestra (directed by Paul Brewer), 7:30 p.m. Mon., The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, info: 480-994-0807.
 
April 30, SCC Jazz Big Band & SCC Jazz Orchestra, 7 p.m. Mon., free, Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, 480-423-6723 .
 
** May 2, Charles Lewis & The Hatchcover Reunion Band (Lewis-piano, Frank Smith-sax-flute, Joe Corral-flute, Bob Lashier-bass, Dom Moio-drums + guest Alice Tatum-vocals), 7:30 p.m. Wed., $20, $25-reserved, presented by Jazz inAZ and ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road (west off Rose Lane), Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. 
 
** May 20, Delphine Cortez & Jazz Alive: (Joel Robin-keys, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff-drums), 3-5 p.m. Sun., Jazz in AZ monthly party, open to public ($15), Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale 85251, 480-946-3004; fo 480-994-0807. 
 
May 24-27, “Music for Moderns: Big Bands of the Atomic Age,” 20 big bands +, films, panels, Los Angeles Airport Marriott, $450, Los Angeles Jazz Institute, 562-200-5477.
April 2012 JAZZ VENUES
Compiled for Jazz in AZ by Patricia Myers, psmyers1@cox.net
(Bookings are subject to change; call to confirm)
 
SCOTTSDALE-FOUNTAIN HILLS-PV
 
All-American Sports Grill, 16872 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, 480-816-4625, music 8-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. including Bad Cactus Brass Band 8-11 p.m. Sat. March 31, no cover.

American Legion Post #44, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-941-9053, Swingtime Jazz Quartet, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wed., food, dancing. 
 
Bobby’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, 480-556-0770: various nightly.
 
Chances Are, 7570 E. Sixth Ave (corner of Miller Road), Scottsdale, 480-994-4338, Joe Hopkins Quintet (Hopkins-clarinet, Larry Crinklaw-keys, Danny Shannon-bass, Caesar Rob-drums), New Orleans-style jazz + jammers, 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, thecompoundgrill.com: Wed. May 2, Stanley Jordan-guitar, $30+ tax.
 
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road (Scottsdale Quarter), Scottsdale, 480-538-8468, music nightly, including Bobby Hamilton Trio, 7:30-11 p.m. Sat. March 31.
 
El Pedregal Marketplace, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road  Scottsdale 85266, 480-488-1632, 1-4 p.m. Sun. series, free: jazz includes April 1, Khani Cole; April 15, Dominic Amato; April 29, Affinity.
 
NEW Flight, 4252 N. Drinkwater Blvd.,Scottsdale, 480-717-6000, Joe Costello Trio, 5-9 p.m. Sun.
 
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, $8 admission, reservations to 480-816-9047 or 602-810-7447; info 480-688-9035-Susan Harding:  April 6, Dan Delaney Trio; April 13, Floote Prints (Mike Crotty-Joe Corral-flutes, Armand Boatman-keys, Tom Williams-bass, Dom Moio-drums); April 20, Eric Rasmussen Quartet; April 27, "Tribute to Cal Tjader" by Brett Reed Quintet + Joe Garcia-percussion. 
 
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.;
April 15, Fred Forney Quartet (Forney-trumpet-flugelhorn, Nick Manson-keys, Dwight Kilian-bass, Wes Anderson-drums; May 20, Delphine Cortez & Jazz Alive (Joel Robin-keys, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff-drums); open to public ($15), 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.
 
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:  March 28, Margo Reed;  April 4, Vicki McDermitt; April 25, Nick Manson Trio; 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.: Renee Patrick-vcals, Johnny Carrasco-guitar, JoeCostello-drums, March 30; also Joe Costello and Remedy, 9 p.m.-midnight March 31. 
March 30th 8PM - 
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.  
 
NEW Pranksters Too @ The Jester Room, 7919 E. Thomas Road (SW corner Hayden), Scottsdale 85251 480-518-2892: March 10, 3 bands: Charles Lewis Trio (Lewis-keys, Sean Brogan-bass, Micah Hummel-drums + Shannon Wallace-vocals @ 9 p.m.); Aebi-Coulson Trio (Sharon Aebi-keys, Rob Coulson-bass,  Jimmy Nistico-sax @ 8 p.m.); Lady B & The Boys (Barbara Eschbach-keys, Kenny Skye-flugelhorn, Bill Caddell-clarinet @ 7 p.m.) + guest Linda Cushma-vocals; $10, 
 
Remington’s, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 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.
 
Renegade Canteen, 9343 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 85260, 480-614-9400, renegadecanteen.com, “Renegade After Dark” 6-8 p.m. Fri., 7-10 p.m. Sat.; Sun. brunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: March 30, Ron Pearson; March 31, Richard and Isabel.
 
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.
 
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: March 29, LoveSong & Inner Journeys (Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, Mario Barnabe-visuals);  April 5, closed; April 12,Michael Kocour + ASU students; April 19, Scottsdale Community College Jazz Ensemble w/Eric Rasmussen; April 26, Nick Manson Trio.
 
NEW 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
 
NEW Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, 5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley,  480-948-2100, sanctuaryoncamelback.com, Alice Tatum Band, 7-10 p.m. Fri. through April.
 
Scottsdale Ranch Clubhouse, 10585 N. 100th St. (1/2 block south of Shea Blvd.), Scottsdale 85258, 7-9 p.m. Mon. April 2: 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. Sunday live-jazz service. 
 
Talking Stick Resort & Casino (Orange Sky Lounge, 15th 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.
 
VFW Post 3513, 7220 E. Wilshire Drive, Scottsdale, 480-941-9849, Havin’ Fun Big Band, 7-9 p.m. Wed., dance floor.
 
Winfield’s Cafe @ First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, 7025 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, 480-945-6346, winfieldscafe.com, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri., jazz bands, free, coffee-beverages-desserts on sale. 
PHOENIX & WEST VALLEY  
 
Birt's Bistro, 16752 N. Greasewood St, Surprise, 623-584-0065, Jazz Jam Night led by Joan & Co., 5-7 p.m. Wed. March 28; Jan Petrie Group, 5-7 p.m. Fri. March 30.
 
NEW Beauregard’s Food Co., 16041 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria 85382, 623-533-3860: Generation Gap, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun.
 
Copper Blues, 50 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix (Cityscape), 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wed., Sugar Thieves, dance-Arizona Lindy Hop Society, info 602-717-2787, azlindy@gmail.com 
 
NEW Desert Ridge JW Marriott Resort, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix 85054, 480-293-5000, Alice Tatum Band, 6-10 p.m. Thurs. through April.
 
NEW Duck and Decanter, 1651 E Camelback Road, Phoenix 85016, 602-274-5429, David Bernstein-guitar-vocals, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet-violin. 1-4 p.m. Sun. April 1.
 
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. live band on selective Mon., $8 cover includes lesson.
 
Jazz for the Soul @ New Hope Covenant Church, 8217 W. Country Gables, Peoria 85381 (east of 101 between Thunderbird & Bell), 623-412-2234, free, 6-8 p.m.  Sun.
April 1, Armand Boatman-piano, Margo Reed-vocals.
 
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 #1, 2350 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, 602-864-0258: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. April 14, Eric Bart-guitar, David Valdivia-keys, Buddy Apfel-bass, Nicolas Abramowicz-drums; food.  
 
Lost Leaf, 914 N. Fifth St. @ Roosevelt, Phoenix, 602-258-0014: 9:30 p.m. Wed. April 25, This Middle Ground CD release (Nathan Hubbard, Kim Headlee, Jerome Salazar, Chris Pena, Branson Nejame), second set-The Scorpion Decides;  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); thelostleaf.org 
 
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: April 3, Vicki McDermitt; April 24, Nick Manson Trio; 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, Robin Maynes-piano + guests, 5:30-8:30 p.m, Fri-Sat., eatatpolos.com 
  
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-468-0700, Nicole Pesce-piano, Jeffrey Hattrick-vocals, 6-8 p.m. Sat. in Bistro24. 
 
Ruffino Italian Cuisine, 4902 E. Warner Road, Phoenix 85044; 480-893-8544: Dan Pinson-saxes-flute-vocals, 7-10 pm first Sat. (April 7 etc.), ruffinoaz.com
 
Seasons 52, 2502 E. Camelback Road (east end Biltmore Fashion Park), Phoenix 85016, 602-840-5252, some jazz, call for info.  
 
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.  
 
NEW Tasting Room, 28465 N. Vistancia Blvd. #103, Peoria 85383, 623-455-4100: Generation Gap, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. March 31.
EAST VALLEY (Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-Mesa-Apache Junction)  
 
Asia, 1236 E Baseline Road #102, Mesa 85204, 480-892-0688 asiaaz.com, food: String Theory (Doug Arnold-guitar-vocals, Shawn Manske-bass-vocals), 6:30-9:30 p.m., first & third Fri.
 
Dave’s Electric Brew Pub, 502 S. College Ave. (at Fifth St.), Tempe 85281, 480-967-5353, daveselectricbrewpub.com, no cover, food:  7-9 p.m. Wed.: March 28, Stu Siefer Trio; April 4, Dennis Rowland Quartet;  April 11, Pete Pancrazi Duo; April 18, Beth Lederman Novo Mundo ; April 25,  Bad Cactus Brass Band; May 2,  Joel Robin + Delphine Cortez; May 9, Blaise Lantana Duo; May 16, Michael Powers Group; May 23, Stu Siefer Combo; presented by JAMN Jazz Productions, jamnjazzproductions.com, jamn_az@yahoo.com 480 966-0812.
 
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, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sun.
 
Floridino's, 50 E. Guaaupe 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.  
 
Kokopelli Winery and Bistro, 35 W. Boston St., Chandler, 480-792-6927, Stan Sorenson-guitar, 7-10 p.m. Fri. March 30 + live jazz March 31.
 
La Stalla Cucina Rustica, 68 W. Buffalo St., Chandler, 480-855-9990, lastallacr.com,     Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Frank Smith-keyboard, Sun., April 8; Vandal-Hancock Duo, Matt Vandal, Devon Hancock-jazz guitars, 6-9 p.m. Sun. April 22.
   
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 through April: Joel Robin-Delphine Cortez, second-fourth Sun.; Bridget & The Aug, first-third Sun.
 
Open Source Project, 1415 E University Drive, Tempe 85281, 480-406-3096, osptempe.com: 7-11 p.m. second Wed. (March 14), 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, 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, Cats and Jammers Band ( 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.:  Lyn Jackson, vocals, April 14; Vandal-Hancock Duo (Matt Vandal, Devon Hancock-jazz guitars), April 28; Laurie Fagen-jazz vocals + Richard Palalay-keyboard, April 7.
 
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. (April 4 etc.)
 
Warren's Jazz Bistro, 1451 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 85295, 480-899-5299, Sunday brunch, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sun.;  Smooth Groove, 7:30 p.m. most Thurs., 8 p.m. most Fri.-Sat.
 
AROUND AZ 
 
FLAGSTAFF
 
NEW Mia's Lounge, 26 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff 86001, 928-774-3315, 9 p.m.-midnight Tues. jam session led by Ron James.
 
NEW Satchmo's Cajun Barbecue, 2320 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff, 928-774-7292,
Jack Webb New Orleans Jazz Band, 5:30-8:30 p.m. first & third Wed.
 
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. April 1, Dr Jass & the Heartbeats (six-piece Dixieland band), $5 donation, info-rsvp 602-619-3355 or gerry-reynolds@hotmail.com   
 
PRESCOTT  
 
NEW 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. April 29, $19.95, info-reservations, 928-445-4101; other info prescottjazz.com
 
Prescott Resort & Conference Center-Eagles Nest Lounge, 1500 AZ Hwy 69, Prescott, 928-776-1666, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums + keys, bass 8-11 p.m. Sat., March 31.


SEDONA 
 
Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 928-282-5219: Les Czimber-piano + bass, 7-10 p.m. Fri-Sat. (Zirque Bonner-bass, May 25 through July); Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 7-10 p.m. Tues.-Wed.
 
Desert Flour Bakery Bistro, 6646 State Route 179, Sedona, 928-284-4633, Rosemary Chavez-vocals + Steve Sandner-keys, 6-8:30 p.m. Thurs.  April 5, 19.

Ken's Creekside, 251 SR 179, Sedona, 928-282-1705, Rosemary Chavez-vocals + keys, 7-10 p.m. April 21.
 
PJs Village Pub, 40 W. Cortez, Sedona, 928-284-2250, Rosemary Chavez - vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, Steve Sandner-keys, 6-9 p.m. Sun. April 15, 29.

Sedona Hilton (lounge), 90 Ridge Trail, Sedona 86351, Jim Hargis-piano, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wed.; Steve Sandner-piano, Sat.
 
Tlaquepaque First Friday Art Walk, Patio de las Campanas, 336 SR 179, Sedona, 928-282-4838, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums + keys, 4:30-7:30 p.m. April 6.
TUCSON
Bluefin Seafood Bistro, 7053 N. Oracle, Tucson 85704, 520-531-8500, 7-10 p.m. March 31, Mark Noethen Quartet.
Café Passé, 415 N. Fourth Ave., Tucson 85705, 520-624-4411, Glen Gross Quartet (Gross-trumpet-flugelhorn, John Einweck-keys, Lali Smith-vocals, Bud Davis-drums, Malik Alkabir-tenor sax.) 7-9:30 p.m. Wed.
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.
Kingfisher, 2564 East Grant Road; Tucson 85716, 520-323-7739: 9 p.m.-midnight; March 31, Larry Redhouse-piano.
La Cocina @ Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court Ave., Tucson 85701; Elephant Head: Shawn Kebler-guitar, Collin Shook-bass, Gil Rodriguez-drums, 6 p.m. Wed.
Old Pueblo Grill, 60 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson 85711, Pete Swan Trio hosts jam session, 7-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
Piazza Gavi, 5145 N. Kolb Rd.,Tucson 85750; 6-9 p.m. Sat., Tony Frank Trio
 
YUMA
Village Jazz Series, sixth annual @ Yuma Palms Regional Center-Village Area, 1305 S. Yuma Palms Pkwy. Yuma 85365, 6-8 p.m. Thurs., free, bring seating: March 29, Yuma Big Band; April 5, Garrett Ortego Trio; April 12, Jason & Elle; April 19, High School Band Night (Cibola & Gila Ridge high schools); April 26, Yuma Jazz Company & Friends.
 
OTHER SOURCES:   
Jazz in AZ, JazzinAZ.org, 480-994-0807
Tucson Jazz Society, tucsonjazzsociety.org, 520-903-1265
KJZZ, 91.5 fm radio, KJZZ.org 
Arizona Classic Jazz Society, 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org
Prescott Jazz Summit, prescottjazz.com
Prescott Jazz Society, pjsjazz.org
Lindy Hop Society, azswingnetwork.com  
Phoenix Blues Society, phoenixblues.org 
AZWeekly Magazine, azweeklymagazine.com