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Marion Meadows & Friends, 7:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 7, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., west of Rose Lane, Scottsdale. International recording artist Meadows, who lives in Phoenix and has been a sideman for Eartha Kitt, The Temptations, Michael Bolton and others, plays jazz for the holidays, featuring a repertoire of “hip unplugged” holiday songs, ranging from straight-ahead jazz to
Jazz in AZ
Thurs., Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 85211, 480-644-6500, free.
Marion Meadows
funk grooves, all fueled by his “trademark sweet-hot sax style,” says Joel Robin Goldenthal, executive director of nonprofit Jazz in AZ, a co-producer of a Jazz in Concert series with the Kerr. Tickets are $24 or $29-reserved, available at the box office by phone at 480-596-2660 or at
www.jazzinaz.org.
Dec. 14, Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2011 w/ Rick Braun-tpt, Jonathan Butler-guitar-vocals, Candy Dulfer- sax, 7:30 p.m. Wed., $52, $80; Mesa Arts Center, One East Main St., Mesa 85201, 480-644-6500.
Dec. 15, Bad Cactus Brass Band, Out to Lunch concert series: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thurs., Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 85211, 480-644-6500, free.
Dec. 15, Bad Cactus Brass Band, Out to Lunch concert series: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Dec. 17, “Jazz Holiday Celebration”: Marty Ashby Trio, Bob Ravenscroft-solo piano, Fred Forney-trumpet + dancer Nicole Olson; ensemble of Dave Coolidge- trumpet, Paul Brewer-alto- bari saxes, Bryon Ruth- tenor-clarinet, Ryan Haines- trombone, Mike Kocour- piano, Warren Jones-bass, Dom Moio-drums, Robby Carillo-percussion, Shannon Wallace-vocals + members of Phoenix Children’s Chorus; 7 p.m. Sat., $25, Musical
Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, 480-478-6000,
themim.org
Dec. 18, Norman Simmons-Sheila Earley Quartet Simmons-piano, Earley- drums, Tony Vacca-sax, Warren Jones-bass, 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
Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Jazz Mass: Susannah Martin-vocals, Steve Sandner-piano, Rev. David McManess- flugelhorn/leads service, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2700 Hwy 179 near Chapel Rd, Sedona, 928-282-7366.
Jan. 1, “Tribute to Dave Cook:” Beth Lederman & New Vanguard plus many musicians, 2 p.m. Sun., Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-265-4842.
Jan. 4, Dennis Rowland and Clark Krueger’s Extreme Decibel Big Band: “Bigger Is Better,” 7:30 p.m. Wed., $24, $29-reserved, presented by Jazz in AZ and ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road west off Rose Lane, Scottsdale,
480-596-asukerr.com
Feb. 1 & 2: Delphine Cortez, Nancy Gee, Margo Reed, Sherry Roberson: “The Divas Ride Again” Joel Robin- piano, Bob Lashier-bass, Cleve Huff- drums, Jerry Donato-sax, 7:30 p.m. Wed., $24,$29-reserved, presented by Jazz in AZ and ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road west off Rose Lane, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660.
EAST VALLEY Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert-Mesa-Apache Junction
AJ’s Restaurant, San Marcos Crowne Plaza Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480-812-0900, SanMarcosResort. com: Joe Hopkins Trio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. brunch; 6-9 p.m. Sat., Laurie Fagen-vocals, Richard Palalay-keys, Dec. 3, 10; Laurie Fagen- vocals, Frank Smith-keys, Dec. 17; Vandal-Hancock Duo, Matt Vandal/Devon Hancock-jazz guitars, Dec. 24;
Asia Restaurant, 1236 E. Baseline, Suite 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.
Dave’s Electric Brew Pub, 502 S. College Ave. 5th & College, Tempe, 480-967-5353,
daveselectricbrewpub.com, food: 7-9 p.m. Wed. Dec. 7, Beth Lederman Trio featuring vocalist Diana Lee; Dec. 14, Ocotrillo with
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 + Jimmy Nistico-sax, Tim Downs- drums, 7-10 p.m. Sun.; special event Pete Christlieb-tenor sax + Armand Boatman- keys, Jack Radavich-bass, Dom Moio-drums, 6-9 p.m. Sat. Nov. 26.
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,
www.SanTanSun.com
Jeremy Lappit-sax; Dec. 21, Jan Sandwich + Joel Robin; Dec. 28, Michael Powers Group; Jan. 4, Stan Sorenson-guitar; Jan. 11, Joel Robins & Friends; Jan. 18, Renee Patrick+Judy Roberts+Dom Moio; Jan. 25, Stu Siefer Combo; presented by JAMN Jazz Productions,
jamnjazzproductions.com, 480-966-0812; also Bad Cactus Brass Band, 6:15-8:15 pm Fri. Nov. 25, pre-game party.
Dema’s, NW corner Power and Williams Field Road, Mesa, 85295, 480-988-7223, Ted Newman-guitar-vocals, Danny
Shannon-el.bass + guests, 6-8:30 p.m. Tues.
NEW Down Under Wines & Bistro, 1422 W. Warner Road, Gilbert, 480-545-4900, String Theory Doug Arnold- guitar-vocals, Shawn Manske-bass-vocals , 7-10 p.m. Sat. Nov. 26, Dec. 3, food,
downunderwinebar.com
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