($20-$30 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm) Experience the timeless music of the legendary Ray Brown Trio, one of jazz’s most influential bassists and bandleaders. Presented by the Chris Ross Corner Pocket Quartet! Featuring Adam Roberts (sax) Dave Henning (piano) Chris Ross (bass) Erik Teichmann (drums)

Born in Pittsburgh in 1926, Ray Brown rose to prominence in the late 1940s as a cornerstone of the bebop movement, performing alongside Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker before becoming the longtime musical partner and short-time husband of Ella Fitzgerald. His decades-long collaboration with pianist Oscar Peterson produced some of the most celebrated recordings in jazz history, and his work as a sideman, bandleader, and producer left an indelible mark on the art form before his passing in 2002.

Ray Brown was not only a master of the upright bass, but also a visionary musician, composer, and innovator whose impact on jazz remains unmatched. This performance celebrates his legacy with fresh interpretations of his iconic arrangements and original compositions—each brimming with hard-swinging grooves, soulful melodies, and the unmistakable spirit of classic jazz. Join us for an evening that honors Brown’s genius and the enduring energy of his sound.

(FREE! | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with the fabled guitarist Matt Mitchell! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket for $5-10 – walkins are FREE for the lounge and bar!

($5-$10 + DICE fees | 6:30pm-9:30pm) Come sit in with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the Century Room house band! Band opens up with a short set followed by an instrumental jam until 9:30pm. Musicians who sit in get in free thanks to the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative!

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Inspired by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm. Expect music from the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Thad Jones/Mel Louis Jazz Orchestra, plus classics from Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and much more! An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other and is supported by the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. Come relive the magic of the big band era every Monday as the CJO keeps the music alive and thriving in the 21st Century!

Some of the musicians you can expect to see on Mondays:

Arthur Vint, Pete Swan, Kenji Lancaster, Fred Hayes (drums) Colin McIlrath, Scott Black (bass) Angelo Versace, Chris Peña, Peter Saxe (piano) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Tim Buechler (bari sax) Ben Canfield, Simeon Roth, Dave Long (tenor sax) Eric Nakanishi, Joseph Rader (alto sax) Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Aidan Schofield (trombone) Morani Sanders, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jibrael Alsooz, Jason Carder (trumpet).

($20-$30 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets ) Mariachi y Mezcal is a celebration of tradition and exploration, blending beloved mariachi standards with music that reaches beyond the traditional repertoire. Mariachi Nuevo Azteca shares an experience shaped by heritage, creativity, and connection through song—an evening where time-honored classics meet bold new sounds, and every note is an invitation to listen, feel, and celebrate together.

This performance features:

Directores: Alexandria Leyva, Vicente Miranda León

Violines: Alexandria Leyva, Angie Valencia, Giselle Paris Aubrey, Valerie Aguilar, Giselle Gómez, Diego Soto-Yanes, Brianna Hernández

Trompetas: Antonio Vicente Padilla, Walter Trujillo

Arpa: Gonzalo Arenas

Guitarrón: Arnold Obregon

Vihuela: Vicente Miranda León

Guitarra: Isabel Verdugo

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Multi-instrumentalist Marco Rosano leads Marco & The Polos through a swingin’ night of traditional New Orleans jazz! Expect Marco to play bass sax, clarinet, piano, and more…

($15-$25 + DICE Fees | 6:30pm Show)

Singer Ada Redd Austin is well known to Tucson audiences who recall her performances for over thirty years. She delivers her unique and beloved style from a lifetime of immersion in jazz, gospel and R+B music. A Tucson native, Ada has been named Best Gospel vocalist and Best Female Jazz Vocalist over the years. She has recently returned to Tucson after years away and this special evening will mark her grandest performance since coming home.

As a soloist and in musical theater, she has brought her soulful expression to audiences in performances throughout the United States in her long and rich career. Among her many public appearances and recordings, Ada is particularly proud of having performed at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. She lent her voice to *the Sounds of the Season*, the Christmas CD for The Arizona Children’s Home and having sung for organizations including the NAACP, The National Urban League and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. For Ada, Tucson is home. It is where she was born and raised, attended University, taught elementary school for 20 years and where her singing roots lie in the church where she still sings in the choir at The Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Her first performance as a child happens to have been a talent show at The Dunbar so she is bringing her musical talent right back to where she started for one night only. Ada is a rare and inspired voice filled with a deep love of the music and stories she shares, enriched by the gratitude she feels for the gifts she has been given by her family and God.

(FREE! | 8:30pm Show) Come one, come all, bring your musical instruments, but most importantly, bring your lovely self to saxophonist Ryan Wheless’s birthday party/jam session!