($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.

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) Phoenix-based guitarist and composer Rhys Montanarello brings his quartet to showcase the music of guitar virtuoso Pat Metheny, focusing on his groundbreaking record 80/81. 80/81 fused straight ahead, free jazz, and folk music into one of the defining albums of the era. Alongside selections from 80/81, Rhys Montanarello and his band will be presenting additional works by Pat Metheny and original compositions influenced by him.

Rhys Montanarello (guitar), Danny Morissett (tenor saxophone), Jake Leyba (bass), Kyle Angilletta (drums)

(FREE!-$10 | 21+ | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with bassist Thøger Lund and his band as they dig into the music of Charles Mingus! Expect the fire, swing, and raw emotion of one of jazz’s greatest composers and bassists, brought to life by Lund and company. Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket for $5-10 — walk-ins are FREE for the lounge and bar!

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) Arizona jazz piano legend The Larry Redhouse Quintet will be performing hip originals and contemporary interpretations of classic jazz standards.

Gary Love (tenor sax, flute) Larry Redhouse (piano & synths) Thøger Lund (bass) Tony Redhouse (congas, percussion) Robin Horn (drums)

(FREE! | 10:30pm Show) After Friday night’s show, join drummer Troy Covington along with his band for Late Night! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket for $5-10 – walkins are FREE for the lounge and bar!