March 28 Starr Pass ~ 7pm

Swing Fever
Swing Fever has played the Monterey Jazz Festival twice, also the San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento and Los Angeles Classic Jazz Festivals. In 1990, Swing Fever was honored by the California Arts Council with an appointment to its touring roster. Rhythmic, romantic, torrid and witty…this is Swing Fever’s music and they’re crazy for it. Watch out, you may catch Swing Fever too. Also appearing, Denise Perrier, one of the foremost blues and jazz vocalists in the Bay Area.

April 25 St. Philip’s Plaza ~ 7pm

Nancy Kelly & her Hammond B3 organ
Without a doubt Miss Kelly is one of the most exciting singers in the business today. Kelly’s refined vocal style is a study in phrasing, style and the ability to swing. her powerful singing has captured many awards and the ears of many jazz fans around the globe. With a new CD that continues to demonstrate why critics have called Nancy Kelly “the real deal,” Kelly is back and keeping the jazz world swinging

May 2 St. Philip’s Plaza ~ 7pm

Lavay Smith & her Kick-Ass band
Lavay is internationally recognized as The Queen Of Classic Jazz & Blues in the authentic style of the 1940's and 1950's. Lavay’s last album received a prestigious 4 -1/2 Star review in Downbeat magazine.
“It is so unlikely and so exciting that a band would appear on the scene today that plays classic jazz and blues so well and so convincingly.” – Johnny Otis
Welcome back, Lavay!

The new TJS line-up features artists who are well known and beloved by Tucson audiences... and some newcomers who will snap you to attention with their artistry and inventiveness. Don’t miss out on one of our best seasons yet! Call 520-903-1265 to buy tickets now or check back soon to buy tickets online.

May 9 St. Philip’s Plaza ~ 7pm

Jim Rotondi & Doug Webb
Trumpeter Jim Rotondi has been a major figure in the world of jazz for over 20 years, both in New York and on the international scene. His sound, soul, and sense of swing have been in demand as leader and sideman all over the world. "Clearly, Rotondi emerges as one of the best of the post-Hubbard generation" – Chris Hovan, allaboutjazz.com
We all know the great tenor sax of Doug Webb and his association with Bud Shank. Welcome back, Doug!

May 16 St. Philip’s Plaza ~ 7pm

Greg Abate Hard Bopper–
“Abate is not content to rely on stock bebop riffs and standard chord progressions. Rather, the sharp angularity of his phrases and the often startling pauses in his fast-moving lines give his work a feeling of constant invention and creativity.” –Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune
Greg is an absolute powerhouse who will absolutely not let hard driving bebop die.

May 23 St. Philip’s Plaza ~ 7pm

Big Band Express & Crystal Stark
You heard this combination on Valentine’s day and they knocked your socks off! Read the article on the opposite page to get an idea of what’s in store for you. But this time expect the music to be a little more feverish and swing little harder and Crystal to be a lot more sassy!

May 29 Ventana Canyon ~ 7pm

Jessy J & her Band with mystery guest.
Few musicians, no matter the musical genre, have made as powerful of an immediate impact as this talented multi-instrumentalist and composer. And what do the critics think of her abilities? David Gibson, Editor of Saxophone Journal, who is notoriously stingy when it comes to certifying saxophonists as talented, recently wrote, “Jessy J is truly a gifted and talented artist. You’ll notice I didn’t say musician. Musicians are more numerous than artists…”
Welcome back, Jessy!