($15-$25 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Grupo Arizona returns to the Century Room with special guest Homero Ceron.

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.

($15-$25 + DICE fees | 6:30pm Set) Jacob Khalil is a New York City-based singer, pianist, and songwriter known for his uplifting original songs and “a voice that soothes the soul” (FOX 5 NY). Described by The New Yorker as “affable and sunny,” Jacob blends jazz influences with a fresh modern sensibility, drawing comparisons to John Legend and Harry Connick Jr. He’s performed on Saturday Night Live with Sam Smith and headlined sold-out shows at Birdland. Since moving to NYC in 2020, the Texas native become a regular at venues like Birdland, City Winery, and Mercury Lounge.

He will be joined by Max Beckman on bass.

($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 8:30pm-10:30pm) Come to the Century Room every Thursday at 8:30pm for our Soul Jazz Lounge! Each lounge hosts a rotating cast of All-Star house bands and features our Viscount Legend Soul Organ designed by the late great Joey DeFrancesco, complete with the Leslie Speaker. The Viscount Soul organ is a modern recreation of vintage Hammond B3 instruments, which were made famous by jazz organists like Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Larry Young, Brother Jack McDuff & Dr. Lonnie Smith. The Century Room’s Viscount Legend Soul is provided courtesy of the Tucson Jazz Music Foundation.

This week features Tucson Jazz Hero and music legend Lamont Arthur with his band ORGANizmo featuring Joshua Carruthers on drums and Ken Barry on sax.

House band will play an opening set at 8:30pm followed by a jam sesison. Musicians who sit in get in free!

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Bruce Amory Halper is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose work is shaped by his New York City roots, his international travels, and his lifelong passion for The Great American Songbook. Come hear Bruce swing through classics from Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Barbara Streisand and more.

Bruce Halper (vocals) Angelo Versace (piano) Thøger Tentens Lund (bass) Arthur Vint (drums) + Special Guests!

He began his musical journey at the age of eleven, studying piano, drums, and voice, and performing at New York’s Hoffmann School. By sixteen, he was drumming and singing professionally in Tucson, Arizona—already recording jingles and performing live. In his twenties, he became a sought-after sideman, playing and recording with artists who had audiences around the globe.

Halper’s career highlights include playing with Rainer Ptacek and his band Das Combo, and a two-decade run with the “quintessential desert rock band” the Sidewinders (later renamed the Sandrubies). With the Sidewinders, he recorded two albums for RCA and another for Polygram, earning critical acclaim and reaching No. 5 on Billboard’s college radio charts.

Following European tours in 1999 and 2000 with the Sidewinders and legendary bassist Mike Davis (MC5), Halper began collaborating with the duo Colwell—a musical partnership that continues to this day.

In 2001, Halper launched his solo career as a vocalist and bandleader, performing classic jazz and popular songs with some of the finest musicians in the jazz community. His repertoire draws from the rich legacy of 20th-century American music.

Over the years, Halper has been recognized not only for his musicianship, but also for his charisma and artistic range. He has been described as a “bon vivant” by The Arizona Daily Star and “a renaissance man” by Tucson Weekly.

Bruce is currently collaborating with bassist and musical director Thøger Tetens Lund and a talented circle of jazz artists and vocalists. He plans to record a new album featuring a blend of jazz and pop material, and tour alongside some of his longtime musical partners. Whether on stage or in the studio, Halper continues to share his love of timeless music, bringing soul and style to every performance.

“When Halper sings about life and love, you know he’s lived it. He’s speaking directly to your heart and soul.” (Naim Amor)

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm sets) Join us for an intimate evening with the Rachel Eckroth Trio, featuring acclaimed pianist Rachel Eckroth alongside drummer Tina Raymond and bassist Destiny Diggs. Known for her boundary-pushing work in experimental and genre-blending projects, Eckroth makes a compelling return to her jazz roots with this powerful trio. Showcasing her deep command of the tradition, Eckroth leads with lyrical phrasing, sharp improvisational instincts, and a reverence for the swing and nuance that define straight-ahead jazz.

With Tina Raymond’s dynamic touch and rhythmic sophistication on drums and Destiny Diggs’ rich, grounded basslines anchoring the group, the trio breathes new life into classic forms while carving out a sound all their own. Whether reimagining standards or unveiling originals, this performance promises a night of soulful interplay and expression. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience Rachel Eckroth in her purest jazz form!

($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!