Jackiem Joyner

Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Loews Ventana Canyon
7000 N. Resort Rd

Spend an evening in Jackiem’s world with the Tucson Jazz Society this September 5 as we celebrate Labor Day Weekend! Jackiem’s "I'm Waiting for You" has been nominated as Song of the Year 2010 by American Smooth Jazz Awards.

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ARCO!

Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 3:00 pm

Berger Performing Arts Center
1200 W. Speedway Blvd.

Join the Tucson Jazz Society and friends in supporting the future of jazz with a spectacular send off for one of Tucson's most promising young jazz musicians! ArcoIris Sandoval has been accepted as a candidiate for her masters in piano studies at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music! She plans to move to NYC Aug. 21.

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2nd Annual Celebrity Jazz Benefit

Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 7:00 pm

JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa
3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.

Don’t miss the Tucson Jazz Society’s Second Annual Celebrity Jazz Benefit, a down and dirty jazz tour de force featuring Rick Braun and Euge Groove and an outstanding local rhythm section: Larry Redhouse on keys, Mark Usvolk on electric bass, and Lenny Redhouse on drums. Amilcar's latin group opens.

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Celebrate July 4th with Fattburger!

Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Loews Ventana Canyon
7000 N. Resort Rd

Come step into the "light" with the Tucson Jazz Society and offer a warm welcome to Fattburger for a  spectacular July 4th weekend celebration at Loews Ventana Canyon!

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Jessy J & Her Band - Primavera Women in Jazz

Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Loews Ventana Canyon
7000 N. Resort Rd

Few musicians, no matter the musical genre, have made as powerful of an immediate impact as this talented multi-instrumentalist and composer. 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!

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Big Band Express & Crystal Stark - Jazz Under the Stars

Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

You heard this combination on Valentine’s day and they knocked your socks off! This time expect the music to be a little more feverish and swing little harder and Crystal to be a lot more sassy!

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Greg Abate - Jazz Under the Stars

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

“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.

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Jim Rotondi & Doug Webb - Jazz Under the Stars

Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

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!

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Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers - Jazz Under the Stars

Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

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!

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Nancy Kelly & Dino Losito - Jazz Under the Stars

Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 7:00 pm

St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N. Campbell Ave.

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.

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