($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Vocalist Jonathan Karrant returns to the Century Room for his third appearance! Based in Las Vegas, Karrant has been hailed as one of the great interpreters of the Great American Songbook. For this show Jonathan will explore the songs of Johnny Mercer, who was resonsible for the lyrics to classic songs like “The Days of Wine & Roses,” “Come Rain or Come Shine”, “Autumn Leaves” and “I’m An Old Cowhand!”

Hailing from Fort Smith, Arkansas, Jonathan began performing publicly as a child and refined his craft through theatre and music studies, including at the prestigious William Esper Studio in New York City. Early highlights include performing with the Metropolitan Opera in productions like Aida, sharing the stage with legends such as Luciano Pavarotti.

Jonathan’s career flourished in Las Vegas and San Diego, where he became a staple of jazz and supper clubs, collaborating with renowned musicians like pianist Vince Falcone. His acclaimed album On and On reached #4 on the jazz charts, with standout tracks like “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight” and “Doodlin’.” Critics praise his smooth tone and storytelling, with Jazz Corner calling him “a great interpreter of song.”

Jonathan has performed across the U.S. and Europe, captivating audiences with his signature phrasing and heartfelt connection to music. A Bravo San Diego “Best Singer” award recipient, he remains a modern voice for the Great American Songbook, celebrating the enduring magic of jazz.

*“A voice, romantic without being cloying, warm but not forced, Karrant carries songs with an emotional weight that reaches your very soul” – Jazz Corner*

(FREE! | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with saxophonist Ben Canfield and his band. 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 trumpeter Cameron Davidson 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!

($25-$35 tickets | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs classic big band repertoire every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm. Tonight features very special guest Jonathan Karrant as he sings through the Great American Songbook! The CJO performs an instrumental set following at 8pm.

JONATHAN KARRANT

Hailing from Fort Smith, Arkansas, he began performing publicly as a child and refined his craft through theatre and music studies, including at the prestigious William Esper Studio in New York City. Early highlights include performing with the Metropolitan Opera in productions like Aida, sharing the stage with legends such as Luciano Pavarotti.

Jonathan’s career flourished in Las Vegas and San Diego, where he became a staple of jazz clubs and supper lounges, collaborating with renowned musicians like pianist Vince Falcone. His acclaimed album On and On reached #4 on the jazz charts, with standout tracks like “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight” and “Doodlin’.” Critics praise his smooth tone and storytelling, with Jazz Corner calling him “a great interpreter of song.”

Jonathan has performed across the U.S. and Europe, captivating audiences with his signature phrasing and heartfelt connection to music. A Bravo San Diego “Best Singer” award recipient, he remains a modern voice for the Great American Songbook, celebrating the enduring magic of jazz.

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Grupo Arizona returns to the Century Room and keeps the music going!

Grupo Arizona is a dynamic classical and jazz fusion chamber ensemble rooted in Mexican and Latin musical traditions, based in Tucson, Arizona. Their mission is to elevate and expand the reach of the rich musical genres from Mexico and across Latin America. Their performances pay homage to the original artists while also serving as a creative outlet for them to explore their own musical education and creativity through unique arrangements.

($20-$30 + DICE fees | 6:30pm Show) Blue Skies Trio returns to the Century Room! The group features Gabrielle Pietrangelo on lead vocals and baritone ukulele, Ben DeGain on vibraphone, and Thøger Lund on upright bass. Together they bring sentimental renditions of love songs and hidden gems from the 1930s and ‘40s American Songbook.

With performances that evoke the romance of another era, Blue Skies Trio has spent more than a decade sharing heartfelt renditions of love songs and hidden gems from the 1930s and ’40s American Songbook. The trio’s sound -featuring vocals, baritone ukulele, shimmering vibraphone and upright bass, a pairing seldom seen in a traditional jazz ensemble- creates a dreamy texture that feels both nostalgic and intimate. Whether captivating a quiet listening room or setting the mood for a private event, Blue Skies Trio brings timeless melodies to life with charm and ease.

($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 8:30pm Show)

Space Travelers Union is a creative-musician collective formed in the Arizona desert through the meeting of composition, improvisation, and electronic signal. The project has reached international audiences through BBC6, Radio France’s FIP, JazzFM, and Gilles Peterson’s WorldwideFM, with additional recognition from Bandcamp’s “New and Notable” and YouTube Music’s Jazz Hotlist.

This performance features:

Alassane Diarra (Keyboard)

Patrick Morris (Bass)

Ryan Wheless (Saxophone + Banjo + Electronics)

Troy Covington (Drums)

This performance is presented as part of the ongoing Space Travelers Union Presents residency at the Century Room.