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3354, .pastisaz.com, Michael Reed-solo, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri and/or Sat.

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 (10th year) led by Pita Jungle Trio (Dave Ihlenfeld-piano, Pete Gitlin-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums) 7-10 p.m. Thurs.

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

Warren's Jazz Bistro, 1451 E. Williams Field Road, (SW corner Val Vista Road behind Kohl's), Gilbert, 480-899-5299 (JAZZ): Felix Sainz leads 5-8:30 p.m. jam Sun. (Sainz-bass, Emilio Santiago-percussion, Johnny Carrasco-guitars or Richie Oropeza-vibes-sax-flute), other bookings @ warrenjazzbistro.com

Wild Horse Pass Casino (Encore Lounge), 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, AZ, 800-946-4452, Marlin Zimmerman's Big Band Sound w/ Ken Taylor-tpt, Brad Bauder-tenor sax, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thurs.

Xtreme Bean Coffee Shop, Southern & McClintock, Tempe, 480-820-0333, Jack Wells-piano, 7-10 p.m. Mon.; 8-10 p.m. Sat. ay 8, John Mitchell-piano, Xtremebean.com

AROUND AZ

PAYSON

Payson Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson, 2 p.m. Sun.: May 9, 2 p.m. Sun., Zephryn Conte-vocals; Claudia Bloom- piano, Steve Douglas-bass; Gerry Reynolds-drums; free, June 13, Sherry Petta-vocals, Joel Robin-piano, John Willis-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums; free, donations accepted, info gerryr@cox.net, 602-619-3355.

PRESCOTT

129-1/2 An American Jazz Grille, 129-1/2 N. Cortez St., Prescott, 928-443-9292. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. May 1, 8, 29, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums + David Vincent Mills or Steve Sandner-keys, Bryan Sinclair-bass; June 5 & 19 + David Vincent Mills-keys, Bryan Sinclair-bass; 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sat. June 5 & 19 Chavez duo + Bryan Sinclair-bass + guest artist.

Raven Café, 142 N. Cortez St, Prescott, 926-717-0009, 7-11 p.m. Bob Shimizu Trio (Shimizu-guitar, Mike King-bass, Dom Moio-drums) May 22.

SEDONA


Dahl & DiLuca Restaurant, 2321 W. Hwy 89A, 928-282-5219: Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 7-10 p.m. Tues.-Wed. until June 2; Les Czimber-piano, 7-10 p.m. Thurs (solo) + Zach Doynes-bass Fri-Sat.

Enchantment Resort, 525 Boynton Canyon Road, 928-282-2900, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday brunch, Les Czimber-piano.
Jazz Bouquet, 162 Coffee Pot Drive, Suite A, Sedona, 928-204-1091, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Steve Sandner-keys, noon-2 p.m. Tues. May 4.

   

Ken's Creekside Gypsy Lounge, 251 Hwy 179, Sedona, 928-282-1705, kenscreekside.com, Steve Sandner-keys-vocals, 7-10 p.m. Fri. Apr. 30; Vismaya-vocals, Steve Sandner-keys, Floyd Roberson-drums, 9 p.m.-midnight Sat. May 1; Susannah Martin Trio, 9 p.m.-midnight Sat. May 22, June 12; Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, Daryl Carter-guitar, 9 p.m-midnight Sat. June 26.
Marketplace Café 215, Hwy 179 at Jacks Canyon Road (Village of Oak Creek Outlet Mall), Susannah Martin-vocals, Bob Murnahan-guitar & Friends, 7-10 p.m. Sat. May 8.

PJ's Village Pub, 40 W. Cortez, Sedona, 928-284-2250, Rosemary Chavez-vocals, Frankie Chavez-drums, Steve Sandner-keys, Bryan Sinclair-bass, 6-9 p.m. Sun. May 9.

Shugrue's Hillside, 671 Hwy 179, Sedona, AZ, 928-282-5300, 6-9:30 p.m.: Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, 6-9 p.m. Fri. May 7 & 14.


TUCSON

Old Pueblo Grill, 60 N. Alvernon, Tucson, 520-326-6000: 7-10 p.m. Sat., Pete Swan Presents: 7-8 p.m. Sun. (followed by 8-10 p.m. jam session): May 2, Tony Redhouse-percussion + Amilcar Guevara-piano, Mike Levy-

bass, Pete Swan-drums; May 9, hosted by Matt Mitchell OPG; May 16, Mike and Theresa Levy-Brazilian jazz.; May 23, John Einwick's Latin Jazz Quartet (Einwick piano, Danny Brito-perc, Ian Stapp-bass, Pete Swan-drums); May 30, Jesse Tovar-saxop with Steve Sandner Trio OPG; June 6, Eric Hines Latin Ensemble (steel pan); May 30, Steve Sandner-piano-vocals, Pete Swan-drums, Scott Black-bass.

St. Philip's Plaza Courtyard, southeast corner Campbell Avenue/ River Road, Tucson, “Jazz Under the Stars Spring Series” 7 p.m. Sun. May 2, Lavay Smith; May 9, Jim Rotondi & Doug Webb; May 16, Greg Abate; May 23, Big Band Express + Crystal Stark, presented by Tucson Jazz Society, $15 members, $20 public, food-bev on sale, tucsonjazz.org or 520-903-1265.

OTHER SOURCES:
Jazz in AZ: www.JazzinAZ.org 480-994-0807
KJZZ, 91.5 fm: www.KJZZ.org
KYOT, 95.5 fm: www.KYOT.com
Tucson Jazz Society: www.tucsonjazz.org 520-903-1265
Arizona Classic Jazz Society: www.azclassicjazz.org 480-620-3941
Lindy Hop Society: www.azswingnetwork.com
Phoenix Blues Society: www.phoenixblues.org

 

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