($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) MIM Music Theater artistic director Andrew Walesch is thrilled to present his new show celebrating Tony Bennett, which features all-new, custom-commissioned arrangements for Walesch’s 10-piece orchestra. Presented with Mister Bing’s!

Since he was a kid, Walesch has loved Tony Bennett, and he has spent countless hours studying Bennett’s phrasing, discography, and musical approach. One fateful afternoon in 2017, Walesch encountered Bennett while walking on 57th Street in Manhattan. This chance meeting turned into a 45-minute conversation over dinner, with Bennett taking Walesch on a chronological journey through his career, in his own words—birthing this tribute.

Walesch’s vocal and piano chops, along with his knack for finding and interpreting a great lyric, have led to great opportunities. He has appeared on the nationally syndicated NPR show Mountain Stage and was invited to perform at the 33rd Annual Cabaret Convention at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Jibrael Alsooz, Anthony Gibes (trumpet) Aidan Schofield (trombone) Clark Gibson (alto) Brice Winston (tenor & flue) Joseph Rader (bari & bass clarinet) Andrew Walesch (piano & vocals) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Scott Black (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)

(FREE!| 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with pianist Yari Dvir and his band! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket for $5-10, but walkins are FREE for the lounge and bar!

Yari Dvir is a pianist, composer and improviser from Phoenix. As an active musician in the Arizona scene, he draws inspiration on the piano from Paul Bley, Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, and Keith Jarrett among others. Yari is performing with his trio featuring Ken Wagner (bass) and Connor Sample (drums) and is presenting full sets of unique original compositions.

($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 | 16+) 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 fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other. Come relive the magic of the big band era every Monday as the CJO keeps the music alive and thriving in the 21st Century!

The Centuy Jazz Orchestra is a project of the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. www.sonoraarts.org

Royal Land Rover Tucson is the official sponsor of the Century Jazz Orchestra! www.royallandrover.com

($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) Nick Coventry, Matt Mitchell, Evan Dain & Marco Rosano form the swinging Hot Club of Tucson Quartet! The group plays jazz manouche in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappeli. The band starts at 6:30pm. Every 2nd Wednesday!

Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli were pivotal figures in the development of jazz in Europe, particularly through their groundbreaking work with the Quintette du Hot Club de France in the 1930s. Reinhardt, a Belgian-born Romani guitarist, overcame a debilitating hand injury to pioneer a unique style of jazz guitar that combined virtuosic speed, expressive phrasing, and gypsy musical traditions. Grappelli, a classically trained French violinist, brought elegance and melodic sophistication to jazz improvisation, helping elevate the violin as a serious jazz instrument. Together, their collaboration fused American swing with European sensibilities, laying the foundation for what became known as “Gypsy Jazz” and influencing generations of musicians worldwide.

($15-$25 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm Show) Swinging jazz classics, faithfully brought to life. with Renee Rice, vocals; Jon Eldridge, keys; Jeff Sandberg, bass; Kenny Barry, sax/wind synth; Art Frank, drums.

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

Born in Tucson, AZ and now based in Los Angeles, Connor Gallaher is a multi-instrumentalist, session/touring musician, sound artist, and improviser focused primarily on pedal steel and electric guitar. An in-demand player across the LA recording scene, he moves fluidly between genres while pursuing a parallel focus on sound design and improvisation. He is currently a member of The Red Krayola and Tim Heidecker and The Very Good Band, and gigs regularly with a wide range of other projects. Accompanied on this gig by

Ryan Wheless (Clarinet + FX)

Colin McIlrath (Bass)

Kenji Ono Lancaster (Drums)

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

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.