($10 Reserved/$5 Advanced GA | 7pm-9:30pm) Guy Senese leads the Mysterious Babies in the tradition of Armstrong, Bechet, Jelly Roll Morton, and other Early Jazz innovators out of New Orleans & Chicago. The band starts at 7pm, followed by a trad jazz jam session. Every Wednesday!

To sit in our listening section by the stage, be sure to buy a reserved ticket! The rest of the room is open to the general public

($10-$15 | 7pm & 8:30pm Sets) Wholly Cats Swing Club

MUSIC OF THE GREAT SWING ERA

Wholly Cats Swing Club are Tucson’s ambassadors of the Great Swing Era, specializing in the music of the Benny Goodman Sextet featuring America’s first Guitar Hero, Charlie Christian. They have quickly gained a following as Tucson’s premier Swing Band and have been performing at several dance and jazz venues in the area while helping give rise to the live local dance scene.

The band was formed by Marc Rosen and Tony Spear, whose mutual love of these artists sparked an idea for a dance band with multi-generational appeal. In addition to the songs of Goodman and Christian, their repertoire includes popular classic hits by Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, Louie Prima and even contemporary artists like Tom Waits and Imelda May.

($25-$35 tickets | 7pm & 9pm sets) Saxophonist Greg Abate returns to the Century Room! Known for his acrobatic bebop chops, Greg has been wowing audiences internationally and brings his sound back to the Century Room stage.

Featuring Angelo Versace (piano) Ed Friedland (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)

**Greg Abate**

**New England saxophonist, flutist and composer Greg Abate has enjoyed an extraordinarily diverse international career that has included playing lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra, tenor sax for the Artie Shaw Orchestra, and recording a total of 23 recordings as a leader. He has recorded or performed with many jazz greats including Phil Woods, Kenny Barron, Claudio Roditi, Red Rodney, Ben Riley, George Mraz , Rufus Reid , Claudio Roditi, James Williams, Barry Harris, Richie Cole, Kenny Washington, Hilton Ruiz, and many more.**

**Greg now tours 275 days a year, is a professor of Jazz at RI College ,and is a Conn-Selmer representative artist conducting master classes as a guest artist at many schools, colleges and universities.**

(No Cover | 10:30pm show) Last of the season! Join the Space Traveler’s Union for their First Friday Late Night!

Spearheaded by Ryan Wheless, a Berklee dropout who moved to Tucson, Space Travelers Union is a jazz fusion project with strong contemporary influences, such as Pop Smoke, John Coltrane, and the Flagstaff, Arizona jam band “Righteous Harmony”.

($20-$30 tickets | 7pm & 9pm sets) Join Century Room in welcoming bassist, arranger and composer Marty Isenberg to the stage! With a sensitive, unique touch, Marty explores the depths of what is possible with jazz by bringing his arrangements of songs featured in and inspired by Wes Anderson films to the stage.

**Marty Isenberg**

**Isenberg has been an in-demand bassist in the New York City jazz scene for almost 20 years. He’s played Birdland, the Blue Note and the Public Theater as well as several Broadway musicals. He has toured nationally and internationally at venues like Dazzle (Denver), Century Room (Tucson), Skirball Center (Los Angeles) and the El Salvador Jazz Festival. His debut album garnered much critical acclaim and resonated with a wide audience, making the NACC jazz charts and racking up over 80,000 streams on Spotify. Vintage Guitar Magazine described The Way That I Feel as a “fascinating concept, executed splendidly.” Isenberg’s unique sensibility seems to capture the melancholy, wonder and precision of Wes Anderson’s cult classics.**

(No Cover | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday Night’s Show, join drummer JC Chiriguayo and his band for Late Night!

(No Cover | 6pm Show) Join Kenji Lancaster and his peers as they play a variety of music for Kenji’s Senior Recital!

($15-$25 tickets | 7pm & 8:30pm sets) Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece CRJO performs classic big band repertoire every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 7pm. Expect music from the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Thad Jones/Mel Louis Jazz Orchestra and much more! This week features the Pima County Community College Big Band during the first set!

Drummers Arthur Vint, Pete Swan, Kenji Lancaster and Fred Hayes share the drum chair, alternating each week. Advanced tickets recommended!

Rotating (drums) Scott Black (bass) Angelo Versace (piano) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Joseph Rader (bari sax) Kevin Ravellette & Simeon Roth (tenor sax) Eric Nakanishi & Jonas Heidebrecht (alto sax) Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Aidan Schofield (trombone) Morani Sanders, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jason Carder (trumpet)

($15-$25 | 7pm Show) **”Tango Guitar Project”** is composed of three highly trained classical guitarists from three different countries: the project’s creator and director, **Maxi Larrea**, **Facundo Martínez** from Argentina, and **Andres Pantoja** from Chile.

The Project performs new compositions and original arrangements, showcasing a repertoire of traditional and contemporary tango pieces, including works by renowned contemporary tango composer and bandoneon player, Astor Piazzolla.

**Maximiliano Larre**a is a nationally certified classical guitarist from Rosario, Argentina. Currently, he lives in Tucson, Arizona. In Argentina, he has participated in some of the leading tango and folk music festivals. He’s toured with tango bands in Europe, North America, and East Asia.

**Andrés Pantoja** was born in Chillán, Chile, in 1981. He started his guitar studies at the age of 13 with Professor Edith Vásquez. He is currently pursuing a DMA at the University of Arizona in the United States. He has performed in the United States, Switzerland, France, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Uruguay and in the most important festivals in Chile.

**Facundo Martinez** was born in Mendoza, Argentina in 1997. He is a Teaching Assistant to Professor Thomas Patterson at the University of Arizona. During his time at the university, he has had the opportunity to attend classes taught by renowned teachers such as David Russel and Sergio Assad.

($5-$10 | 7pm & 8:30pm Sets) Nick Coventry, Matt Mitchell, Evan Dain & Marco Rosano form the swinging Hot Club of Tucson Trio! The group plays jazz manouche in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappeli. The band starts at 7pm. Every other Wednesday!

($10-$15 Tickets | 7pm & 8:30pm sets) Join Naim Amor & the Cocktail Hours for a very special Tiki Thursday at the Century Room as they play a blend of jazz, tiki, lounge and exotica!

($25-$35 tickets | 7pm & 9pm sets) Join Century Room in welcoming bassist Joe Fonda and his band to the stage! Having shared the stage with such luminaries as pioneering saxophonist Anthony Braxton, Joe Fonda has brought his masterful bass playing to many venues and recording sessions world-wide.

Kenny Wessel (guitar) Sam Barfield (violin) Joe Fonda (bass) Rob Garcia (drums)

**Joe Fonda**

**Joe Fonda, a multifaceted artist, excels as a composer, bassist, recording artist, interdisciplinary performer, producer, and educator. Internationally recognized in jazz, Fonda has graced stages across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, collaborating with luminaries like Anthony Braxton, Archie Shepp, and Dave Douglas. Notably, Fonda’s tenure with the Anthony Braxton ensemble, from 1984 to 1999, marked significant contributions as both bassist and board member, including his role as President of the Tri-Centric Foundation. His compositional prowess, acknowledged through grants and commissions, is evident in his twelve solo recordings, reflecting a diverse range of influences from tap dance to Peking opera.**

(No Cover | 10:30pm Show) After Friday Night’s Show, join guitarist Matt Panayides and his band for Late Night!

($20-$30 tickets | 7pm & 9pm sets) Welcome guitarist Matt Panayides and his band to the Century Room!

**Matt Panayides**

**Matt Panayides is a highly acclaimed guitarist and composer based in New York City. Influenced by guitar legends such as Jim Hall, John Scofield, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, and Joni Mitchell, he has created a unique sound that has earned him worldwide recognition. Panayides is known for his distinctive playing style and improvisational skills, and he can often be found leading his own groups and collaborating with other musicians both in New York City and abroad.**

**Panayides is focused on applying concepts developed on his previous three albums to the solo and trio jazz guitar format. He is exploring the American songbook repertoire and compositions by great jazz composers, sculpting arrangements that showcase the natural acoustic sound of his hollow body guitar made by Victor Baker.**

(No Cover | 10:30pm Show) After Friday Night’s Show, join drummer Rylande Dodge and his band for Late Night!

($10 Reserved/$5 Advanced GA | 7pm-9:30pm) Guy Senese leads the Mysterious Babies in the tradition of Armstrong, Bechet, Jelly Roll Morton, and other Early Jazz innovators out of New Orleans & Chicago. The band starts at 7pm, followed by a trad jazz jam session. Every Wednesday!

To sit in our listening section by the stage, be sure to buy a reserved ticket! The rest of the room is open to the general public

($10-$15 | 7pm & 8:30pm sets) Join the Century Room in welcoming Kansas City alto saxophonist Morgan Faw and his band the Flame! Local favorite Eric Nakanishi also joins the lineup for an excellent night of jazz.

**Morgan Faw**

A professional musician since the age of 15, Faw has played in multiple Kansas City jazz bands, connecting with and opening for musical legends such as Kevin Mahogany, Kim Waters, The Bad Plus + Joshua Redman and many others. Under the tutelage of Bobby Watson, Faw was able to earn a full scholarship to attend the Berklee College of Music and write and record an album with the late great drummer Ralph Peterson Jr. Faw was also recently named the Artist in Residence for the annual “Spotlight: Charlie Parker Celebration” Festival in Kansas City, and now works and contributes to his musical community in Brooklyn.

($20-$30 tickets | 7pm & 9pm sets) Three of the top alto saxophone players meet on the Century Room stage for an incredible night of music! Local saxophone superstars Eric Nakanishi and Max Goldschmid are joined by OKC saxophonist Morgan Faw and a swingin’ rhythm section.

**Eric Nakanishi**

Eric Nakanishi is an artist, saxophonist, and composer who was raised in Pleasant Hill, California. He began playing saxophone at age 9 in his local elementary school music program and soon began studying privately under the instruction of saxophonist and educator Marcus Goodlow. During his early years, Eric was lucky enough to study with some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians and educators including Mary Fettig, Dann Zinn, and Alex Murzyn. His musical path and experiences eventually led Eric to his undergraduate studies at Berklee College of Music.

During his time in Boston, Eric had the opportunity to be mentored and instructed by a number of accomplished and renowned artists, such as Frank Tiberi, George Garzone, Terence Blanchard and Shamie Royston to name a few. Eric was particularly blessed and honored to have been mentored by the late Ralph Peterson Jr., whose goal was to immerse his students in the music of Art Blakey and pass on the legacy of the Jazz Messengers.

**with**

**Morgan Faw, Max Goldschmid & Eric Nakanishi – Saxophones**

**Christian Napoleon – Drums**

**Miles Lennox – Piano**

**Isaac Coyle – Bass**

($20-$30 tickets | 7pm & 9pm sets) Fantastic piano player Paul Cornish makes his Century Room debut! Known for his work with such varied artists as Herbie Hancock, Louis Cole an Kanye West, Cornish brings an incredible set of music to the stage. This time he is joined by Jonathan Pinson and Jermaine Paul, who played with Christian Sands the last time he was here.

**Paul Cornish**

**Los Angeles-based pianist and composer Paul Cornish strives to inspire freedom and collaboration in his music and community. Hailing from Houston where he was a student at the prestigious High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Cornish was one of seven jazz prodigies worldwide selected to be awarded a full fellowship to attend the esteemed Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz at UCLA. Here, he completed his Master’s degree, studied, and performed with such renowned artists as Herbie Hancock, Billy Childs, Robert Hurst, Chris Potter, and Walter Smith III. Cornish was recently a finalist in the 2023 American Pianists Awards. In 2021, he won first prize in the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition and received 18th Street Arts Center’s Make Jazz Fellowship. Cornish has performed extensively across the globe with such notable artists as Joshua Redman, Louis Cole, Mark Guiliana, HAIM, Snoh Aalegra, Terrace Martin, Kanye West, and many more.**

(No Cover | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday Night’s Show, join alto players Eric Nakanishi & Morgan Faw for Late Night

($5-$10 | 7pm & 8:30pm Sets) Nick Coventry, Matt Mitchell, Evan Dain & Marco Rosano form the swinging Hot Club of Tucson Trio! The group plays jazz manouche in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappeli. The band starts at 7pm. Every other Wednesday!

($15-$25 | 7pm Show) Mood Indigo- A Tribute to Jazz great Duke Ellington.

With Mary Petrich on sax, Beth Lederman on piano and Louise Baranger on trumpet, these sophisticated ladies explore the music of one of the finest jazz composers the world has ever known.

**Louise Baranger** was born in Hollywood, California and has been playing music all her life. She toured with the Harry James orchestra among many others and has played trumpet for festivals, television, music videos, and recordings throughout the world as well as being a guest artist for several symphonies. Louise has two CDs out under her own name for Summit Records. Her website is www.trumpetdiva.com

Keyboardist **Beth Lederman** is a Arizona native who is a mainstay of the Phoenix music scene. She was a band leader for Brazilian jazz group Novo Mundo and her own group Jazz Con Alma. Beth has traveled throughout the SW playing music and excels at a variety of musicals styles from latin music to pop to swing. She has produced three CDs with her bands and under her own name. Her website is WWW.BethLederman.com

**Mary Petrich** is well known for her beautiful tone and her creativity. She has a Masters degree in Saxophone performance and plays with a variety of bands in the Phoenix area and in the Midwest. Mary is also an educator and heads the Women’s Initiative Project at the Nash Jazz Club. She has two CDs under her own name. Her website is www.Marypetrich.com