($20-$30 + taxes & fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) New York City transplant vocalist Sarah Tolar and trumpet virtuoso and University of Arizona professor Jason Carder team up to perform the 1955 album by Sarah Vaughan & Clifford Brown. Lauded as Vaughan’s favorite jazz recording session, the album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. Joining Tolar and Carder are Angelo Versace on piano, Adam Gay on bass, and Dom Moio on drums.

The iconic 1955 jazz album recorded by Sarah Vaughan and Clifford Brown is a masterpiece that captures the unparalleled chemistry between the legendary vocalist and the virtuoso trumpeter. Known for her lush vocal tone and impeccable phrasing, Vaughan’s performance on this album showcases her stunning range and emotional depth, while Brown’s trumpet playing is marked by its precision, warmth, and lyrical beauty. In this special performance, vocalist Sarah Tolar and trumpeter Jason Carder bring a fresh interpretation to the timeless music.

Tolar, a vocalist acclaimed for her expressive artistry and deep connection to the jazz tradition, and Carder, a trumpeter renowned for his technical brilliance and musical sensitivity, offer their own personal touch to the tunes from the album. Together, they reimagine classic tracks like “Lullaby of Birdland” and “I’m Glad There Is You” with their own distinct voices as artists. This evening’s performance is not only a reverent nod to jazz history but also a reminder of the enduring power of these legendary musicians’ contributions to the genre.

($10-$15 + taxes & fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Friday night’s show, stick around for late night with saxophonist Victor Gutierrez and his band!

Victor Gutierrez (sax) Ricardo Garcia (guitar) Colin McIlrath (bass) Casey Hadland (drums)

($25-$35 + taxes & fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Boston/NYC Drummer and Vocalist Holly Channell is celebrating the release of her critically acclaimed debut jazz album Not Just a Standard on tour at The Century Room! Playing tunes from the record which are arranged classic jazz standards that pay homage to Wynton Marsalis’ and Lewis Nash’s mission to keep the jazz tradition alive, but with a Channell spin. Mixing odd meters and duple feels along with contemporary jazz drumming and surprise vocals, she will show you these songs are not just standards but the heart of America’s one true original music. Special Guests include famous Trumpeter Jason Palmer, Tucson’s own Angelo Versace on piano and Phoenix’s best Vince Thiefain on bass.

HOLLY CHANNELL

Holly Channell is an American drummer, composer, producer and recording artist based in Boston, MA. Celebrating the release of her critically acclaimed debut album Not Just a Standard, Holly is touring through the US. Critiqued as “unstoppable,” “undeniable,” and “a phenomenon,” Holly has had the pleasure of working alongside Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Brian Blade and many others. Her debut album houses Benny Golson pianist Mike Kocour, acclaimed Trumpeter Jason Palmer, Arizona’s most called bassist and GCC Department head Ben Hedquist, and is represented by prominent European record label Fresh Sound Records. Holly recently graduated from the distinguished Berklee Global Jazz Institute with a masters in Global Jazz, graduating with distinction, and currently works at the New School in NYC. As a bandleader Holly has played with elite musicians from all over the world, and continues performing, educating and recording her next projects as the present and future of the jazz music scene.

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm sets) After Saturday night’s show, join bassist Colin McIlrath & his quartet for Late Night!

($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!

($15-$25 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece CJO 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! 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).