(SOLD OUT | 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Tucson holiday tradition! Join Arthur Vint, Angelo Versace & Scott Black for a live performance of Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Century Room!

The classic album had a profound impact on jazz and pop culture by introducing a unique blend of jazz and Christmas music to a wider audience. Released in 1965, it helped popularize jazz among mainstream listeners and became synonymous with the holiday season. Guaraldi’s compositions, particularly “Linus and Lucy,” remain enduring classics.

This show is 16+, but children younger than 16 may be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All children 18 and under are 1/2 price!

(SOLD OUT | 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Tucson holiday tradition! Join Arthur Vint, Angelo Versace & Scott Black for a live performance of Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Century Room!

The classic album had a profound impact on jazz and pop culture by introducing a unique blend of jazz and Christmas music to a wider audience. Released in 1965, it helped popularize jazz among mainstream listeners and became synonymous with the holiday season. Guaraldi’s compositions, particularly “Linus and Lucy,” remain enduring classics.

This show is 16+, but children younger than 16 may be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All children 18 and under are 1/2 price!

(SOLD OUT | 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Tucson holiday tradition! Join Arthur Vint, Angelo Versace & Scott Black for a live performance of Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Century Room!

The classic album had a profound impact on jazz and pop culture by introducing a unique blend of jazz and Christmas music to a wider audience. Released in 1965, it helped popularize jazz among mainstream listeners and became synonymous with the holiday season. Guaraldi’s compositions, particularly “Linus and Lucy,” remain enduring classics.

This show is 16+, but children younger than 16 may be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All children 18 and under are 1/2 price!

($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Century Room holiday tradition, the Century Jazz Orchestra will be playing Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s arrangement of The Nutcracker Suite plus other Ellington classics!

THE NUTCRACKER SUITE

The original cover for the 1960 big band album, “The Nutcracker Suite,” presented three people as the authors, all with equal font size and inhabiting the same line: “Ellington. Strayhorn. Tchaikovsky.” It was as if to announce a convergence of historical import, like a world summit or long-awaited crossover comic. This was not just any old Christmas album, that commercial phenomenon of repackaging holiday hits. By adapting Tchaikovsky’s score for jazz orchestra, Ellington was poised to both widen the appeal of his band and cement his status as a genius composer.

THE CENTURY JAZZ ORCHESTRA

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 CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other and is supported by the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. Come relive the magic of the big band era every Monday as the CJO keeps the music alive and thriving in the 21st Century!

($25-$35 + Dice fees | 6:30pm show) In one of Tucson’s most intimate venues, experience the rawness and authenticity flamenco has to offer on the Century Room Stage with Tucson’s premiere Flamenco Group TUCSONIQUETE!

***Angelina Ramirez is a flamenco movement artist and teaching artist based in Tucson, Arizona. Her work explores queer, Latinx identity in traditional flamenco dance and focuses on arts and healing, particularly for elders and autistic individuals. She promotes accessibility, fights ableism and racism, and curates the Traditional and Ethnic Dance Festival for the Southwest Folklife Alliance.***

***Misael Barraza Diaz is a distinguished Mexican guitarist who graduated with honors from the Master in Guitar Alicante and obtained a second Master’s degree from the University of Arizona. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts and studies under renowned artists such as David Russell, Sergio Assad, and Odair Assad.***

***With***

***Jason Martinez (cajon)***

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm) Multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid leads our annual Jazz Jam Before Christmas! House band opens up with a short set followed by an instrumental jam. We are doing TWO SEATINGS this year, so we will turn the house after 75 minutes of music. Musicians who sit in get in free!

($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Century Room favoritre and triple threat Benny Benack III returns for a FOUR night residency! Performing Friday & Saturday with his Quintet, sitting in on the jam session on Sunday and fronting the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra on Monday!

“A trumpeter, vocalist, writer and arranger with a swaggering soul and the chops to back up the panache.” — allaboutjazz.com

Emmy-nominated Trumpeter and Vocalist Benny Benack III (BBIII) has quickly become a leading voice in Jazz for his generation, headlining clubs and festivals around the world on the heels of his latest critically acclaimed live album “This Is The Life,” which has been garnering thousands of streams and topping the JazzWeek Radio Charts. He is the rare talent who is formidable as a fiery trumpeter — ranging from Freddie Hubbard to Louis Armstrong and everyone in between — while as a singer he delivers sly, mature, naturally expressive post-Sinatra vocal stylings.

His sophomore album “A Lot of Livin’ to Do” (2020) featured the likes of bass luminary Christian McBride, achieving viral online fame w/his vocalese rendition of “Social Call,” ft. Veronica Swift, which has been transcribed and covered by singers around the world. He has crooned his way to millions more listeners alongside groups such as the Grammy-winning “8-Bit Big Band” and YouTube sensation “Postmodern Jukebox”. His 2023 album “Third Time’s the Charm” went all the way to #2 on the charts, and featured a notable line-up of special guests such as Peter Bernstein, Bria Skonberg, Chad LB, and more.

Benny’s double-threat credentials were first apparent when he was a finalist in the 2014 Thelonius Monk Competition on trumpet, before going on to win Third Place in the 2021 Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition. His resume for both was recently bolstered by Downbeat Magazine’s Readers Poll for 2025, where he placed #1 for Rising Star Male Vocalist, and was also #8 for Rising Star Trumpet.

BBIII’s global recognition has been bolstered by his collaborations with the GRAMMY-award winning “8-Bit Big Band,” as well as touring with Postmodern Jukebox. The recent advent of live-streaming concerts has also proved a boon, both through his residency at Smalls Jazz Club, and frequent appearances at fellow superstar Emmet Cohen’s “Emmet’s Place” online series. Benny has established himself as one of the most in-demand touring artists and music educators in the Jazz world, with a seemingly unending intercontinental schedule reflecting his indefatigable love for the music, and with his smile and panache ever on display wherever he goes.

($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Century Room favoritre and triple threat Benny Benack III returns for a FOUR night residency! Performing Friday & Saturday with his Quintet, sitting in on the jam session on Sunday and fronting the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra on Monday!

“A trumpeter, vocalist, writer and arranger with a swaggering soul and the chops to back up the panache.” — allaboutjazz.com

Emmy-nominated Trumpeter and Vocalist Benny Benack III (BBIII) has quickly become a leading voice in Jazz for his generation, headlining clubs and festivals around the world on the heels of his latest critically acclaimed live album “This Is The Life,” which has been garnering thousands of streams and topping the JazzWeek Radio Charts. He is the rare talent who is formidable as a fiery trumpeter — ranging from Freddie Hubbard to Louis Armstrong and everyone in between — while as a singer he delivers sly, mature, naturally expressive post-Sinatra vocal stylings.

His sophomore album “A Lot of Livin’ to Do” (2020) featured the likes of bass luminary Christian McBride, achieving viral online fame w/his vocalese rendition of “Social Call,” ft. Veronica Swift, which has been transcribed and covered by singers around the world. He has crooned his way to millions more listeners alongside groups such as the Grammy-winning “8-Bit Big Band” and YouTube sensation “Postmodern Jukebox”. His 2023 album “Third Time’s the Charm” went all the way to #2 on the charts, and featured a notable line-up of special guests such as Peter Bernstein, Bria Skonberg, Chad LB, and more.

Benny’s double-threat credentials were first apparent when he was a finalist in the 2014 Thelonius Monk Competition on trumpet, before going on to win Third Place in the 2021 Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition. His resume for both was recently bolstered by Downbeat Magazine’s Readers Poll for 2025, where he placed #1 for Rising Star Male Vocalist, and was also #8 for Rising Star Trumpet.

BBIII’s global recognition has been bolstered by his collaborations with the GRAMMY-award winning “8-Bit Big Band,” as well as touring with Postmodern Jukebox. The recent advent of live-streaming concerts has also proved a boon, both through his residency at Smalls Jazz Club, and frequent appearances at fellow superstar Emmet Cohen’s “Emmet’s Place” online series. Benny has established himself as one of the most in-demand touring artists and music educators in the Jazz world, with a seemingly unending intercontinental schedule reflecting his indefatigable love for the music, and with his smile and panache ever on display wherever he goes.

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Friday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with swinging drummer Calvin Simmers and his band!

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm-9:30pm) Come sit in with NYC Trumpeter & Vocalist Benny Benack III 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!

($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Century Room favoritre and triple threat Benny Benack III returns to front the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra on Monday! He’ll be singing, swinging and blowing trumpet in frotn of Tucson’s premiere big band!

“A trumpeter, vocalist, writer and arranger with a swaggering soul and the chops to back up the panache.” — allaboutjazz.com

Emmy-nominated Trumpeter and Vocalist Benny Benack III (BBIII) has quickly become a leading voice in Jazz for his generation, headlining clubs and festivals around the world on the heels of his latest critically acclaimed live album “This Is The Life,” which has been garnering thousands of streams and topping the JazzWeek Radio Charts. He is the rare talent who is formidable as a fiery trumpeter — ranging from Freddie Hubbard to Louis Armstrong and everyone in between — while as a singer he delivers sly, mature, naturally expressive post-Sinatra vocal stylings.

His sophomore album “A Lot of Livin’ to Do” (2020) featured the likes of bass luminary Christian McBride, achieving viral online fame w/his vocalese rendition of “Social Call,” ft. Veronica Swift, which has been transcribed and covered by singers around the world. He has crooned his way to millions more listeners alongside groups such as the Grammy-winning “8-Bit Big Band” and YouTube sensation “Postmodern Jukebox”. His 2023 album “Third Time’s the Charm” went all the way to #2 on the charts, and featured a notable line-up of special guests such as Peter Bernstein, Bria Skonberg, Chad LB, and more.

Benny’s double-threat credentials were first apparent when he was a finalist in the 2014 Thelonius Monk Competition on trumpet, before going on to win Third Place in the 2021 Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition. His resume for both was recently bolstered by Downbeat Magazine’s Readers Poll for 2025, where he placed #1 for Rising Star Male Vocalist, and was also #8 for Rising Star Trumpet.

BBIII’s global recognition has been bolstered by his collaborations with the GRAMMY-award winning “8-Bit Big Band,” as well as touring with Postmodern Jukebox. The recent advent of live-streaming concerts has also proved a boon, both through his residency at Smalls Jazz Club, and frequent appearances at fellow superstar Emmet Cohen’s “Emmet’s Place” online series. Benny has established himself as one of the most in-demand touring artists and music educators in the Jazz world, with a seemingly unending intercontinental schedule reflecting his indefatigable love for the music, and with his smile and panache ever on display wherever he goes.

($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Ring in the New Year a night early with Katherine Byrnes as she presents a special New Year’s Eve Eve Celebration on Monday, December 30 at The Century Room! One of Tucson’s most beloved vocalists, Byrnes brings her signature blend of glamour, soul, and sophistication to this festive evening. Performing a sparkling set of lush melodies and dreamy textures with Ryan Alfred, Thøger Lund, Angelo Versace, and Casey Hadland, Byrnes creates the perfect atmosphere for those looking to celebrate in style—without the chaos of New Year’s Eve crowds.

Skip the madness and join us for an elegant evening of live music, cozy cocktails, and good cheer as we count down to “midnight” a day early. Whether you’re out for a date night, a gathering with friends, or just a chance to raise a glass in good company, Katherine Byrnes’ New Year’s Eve Eve show promises to close out 2025 on a high note. Dress up, drink up, and celebrate early at The Century Room!

($45-$75 | 6:30pm, 8:30pm & 11pm Shows)

Step into the glamour of Old Hollywood this New Year’s Eve at The Century Room for a dazzling evening of music, elegance, and celebration! This year’s theme, “Songs of the Silver Screen,” features beloved Academy Award–winning songs from the 1930s through the 1960s, performed by the radiant Sarah Tolar alongside an all-star band including Brice Winston, Matt Mitchell, Angelo Versace, Scott Black, and Arthur Vint. From sweeping ballads to timeless jazz classics, the evening will transport you straight to Hollywood’s golden age with lush arrangements and captivating performances that shimmer with cinematic magic.

Walk the red carpet in your finest attire for this black-tie affair, complete with exciting surprises throughout the night as we count down to 2026 in true Century Room style. Expect champagne, glamour, and a celebration worthy of the silver screen—an unforgettable night where vintage charm meets modern sophistication. Don’t miss your chance to close out the year in spectacular fashion at The Century Room’s New Year’s Eve: Songs of the Silver Screen!

Complemetary toast provided for each seating! Come dressed in your finest to get photographed on the red carpet! Ticket prices include all taxes & fees.

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) The champagne’s flat, the glitter’s still on the floor, and your New Year’s resolutions are already optional. Enter Felíz Torralba, jazz vocalist, storyteller, and professional human-being-who-knows-how-to-handle-Thursday-morning hangovers.

January Second is a playful, cheeky, celebration of the day after New Year’s. With sly humor, sultry melodies, and a band that swings harder than your ambitions, Felíz will have you laughing at your failures, swooning at her voice, and wondering how someone can be this charming while roasting you gently.

Think of it as a cocktail party you don’t want to leave — music, jokes, and the unapologetic joy of being perfectly human. Featuring vocalist Feliz Toralba & her all star band!

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) Welcome back Jaxon Hirsch as he plays his late night!

Baritone and alto saxophonist Jaxon Hirsh has proven to be one of the next great voices on his instrument. A graduate of the Tucson Jazz Institute, Jaxon has performed at jazz festivals accross the country and at Jazz at Lincoln Center. He is currently in his next chapter in New York City where he is attending the New School of Jazz & Contemporary Music.

($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Join us at the Century Room for a swinging night of straight-ahead jazz as vibraphonist Chuck Redd and guitarist Matt Mitchell present “Chuck Meets Matt | Bags Meets Wes,” a tribute to the classic 1962 album “Bags Meets Wes!” by Milt Jackson and Wes Montgomery. This concert celebrates the soulful dialogue and effortless groove that defined that legendary collaboration, bringing to life the bluesy sophistication and joyful interplay that made the original recording an instant classic.

Washington DC based vibraphonist Chuck Redd is no stranger to the Century Room, but this will be his first time performing with local guitar legend Matt Mitchell! Redd and Mitchell will channel the chemistry of Jackson and Montgomery while adding their own personal touch. Expect an evening of deep swing, lush ballads, and hard bop, featuring a top-notch rhythm section and timeless tunes like “S.K.J.,” “Delilah,” and “Stablemates.”

The evening is part of our Classic Album” series and is presented with Wooden Tooth Records, which boasts one of the best jazz collections for sale in Downtown Tucson.

Chuck Redd (vibes) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Angelo Versace (piano) Scott Black (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)

(10-15$ | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After saturday night’s show, join vocalist and saxophonist Autumn Dominguez along with her band for Late Night!

Autumn Dominguez is a versatile saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, bandleader, and educator based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. Though she works primarily as a freelance jazz saxophonist and educator, Dominguez’s eclectic songwriting has recently blossomed and has created a new niche within her community. Her latest original project, “grief songs,” is an alternative blend of jazz and indie pop; where her unique vocals, honest lyricism, and clever chord progressions meet her Bird-inspired saxophone playing.

($20-$30 + Dice Fees | 4:30pm Matinee) Netherlands-born Elisabeth Geel is a singer-songwriter with a distinctive guitar style and warm, powerful mezzo soprano vocals. Her compositions are characterized by complex jazz-influenced structures and harmonies, and by cerebral, but straight-from-the-heart lyrics.

She credits Joni Mitchell and Laura Nyro as early influences, but throughout her career she has been inspired by artists from a wide range of genres and cultures. As a songwriter she evolved by distilling these influences into her own unique writing style.

Elisabeth has lived most of her life in Italy, where she performed at music clubs, concert halls, and festivals across the country, backed by some of the most prominent Italian jazz musicians (Fabrizio Bosso, Federico Malaman, Lino Brotto, Bruno Cesselli, Massimo Manzi, etc.). For over a decade she toured Europe and the Middle East performing at luxury resorts and casinos. She has exhibited her vocal skills as a duet partner and session vocalist on numerous recordings, and she has written songs for other artists.

($5-$10 + DICE fees | 6:30pm-9:30pm) Come sit in with Chuck Redd 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!

($25-$35 tickets | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) The Century Jazz Orchestra backs up esteemed vibraphonist Chuck Redd traveling from Washington, DC! They’ll be performing charts for the Terry Gibbs Dream Band and more. Chuck gets to perform on our 1963 Musser CENTURY vibraphone, provided courtesy of the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative.

CHUCK REDD

Chuck Redd is well known internationally as a performer on drums and vibraphone. Chuck began recording and touring the globe when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio at the age of 21. He also became a member of the Great Guitars (Barney Kessel, Byrd and Herb Ellis.) To his credit are 25 European tours and six tours of Japan, with the Barney Kessel Trio, Ken Peplowski and the Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra, Terry Gibbs and Conte Candoli. He served as Artist-In-Residence at The Smithsonian Jazz Café in Washington, DC from 2004-2008. Jazz Times praised Redd’s playing describing his vibes work as, “Exquisite! ”

The Washington Post admired his “melodic sparkle.”

For two consecutive years, Chuck was awarded “Best Vibist” in New York City’s Hot House Jazz Magazine 2015 and 2016 Fans Decision award.

Chuck’s career highlights include a concert with the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet in Africa for the Namibian Independence Celebration, a recital at the White House with the Barney Kessel Trio, four concerts at Carnegie Hall with the Mel Torme Quintet, The Great Guitars and The Charlie Byrd Trio and an appearance on The Tonight Show. In 2008, he was a featured soloist on the finale concert at The Lionel Hampton International Jazz festival with The Lionel Hampton Big Band and the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. In February 2013, Chuck performed with the Dream Band co-leading with Jeff Hamilton in a salute to vibes legend Terry Gibbs. Chuck was the 2014 honoree at The Roswell Jazz Festival and the 2013 Los Angeles Jazz Society’s Vibes Summit honoree.

CENTURY JAZZ ORCHESTRA

The Century Jazz Orchestra keeps classic big band repertoire alive, while also creating opportunities for composers to use the band as a palette for new works. An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other. The Sonora Arts & Music Initiative is proud to support the 17-piece CJO as they keep big band music alive in the 21st Century!

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm Show) Multiple award-winning jazz star from Denmark, Sinne Eeg, is captivating audiences around the world. Sinne will be performing with American pianist and arranger Josh Nelson (Natalie Cole, Ivan Lins, Kurt Elling), with whom she regularly tours in both Denmark and USA. Concert goers are mesmerized by this swinging Danish songstress’ confident intonation, her strong rhythmic sense and her talent for phrasing and scatting, all with natural, perfect pitch and a dark, Scandinavian smoothness in her voice.

Sinne has a rare ability to empathize and she is not afraid to take chances on the stage. This can be experienced in joyful extravaganza in both her phrasing and her superior scat improvisations. Eeg is a masterful interpreter of the American Songbook as well as a highly skilled composer, evident in her beautiful compositions. Add Sinne´s legendary good mood and the complete concert experience is guaranteed.

Sinne Eeg has released 12 albums under her own name, 5 of which have been awarded a Danish Music Award for Best Vocal Release of the Year. Over the years, Sinne Eeg has received many awards and recognitions, including the Ben Webster Prize, Queen Ingrid’s Honorary Legate, Jazz Special’s “Danish Jazz Release of the Year” and “Palmares” – the French jazz critics’ award for “International Vocal Release of the Year”. In March 2025 Sinne was awarded the French Order of Knighthood “Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” which is the French state’s honor for merits in the fields of art, culture and literature.

“Sinne Eeg gave a perfect lesson in the art of jazz singing at Dizzy´s Club in New York. In the modern era, when most jazz singers draw from the pop canon simply as a matter of survival, Eeg makes no such allowances. She possesses exceptional technique power, good taste, enunciation, control, earned wisdom – and knows how to work a song for all it´s worth, sometimes holding out a final climactic note until the very end, wowing audiences with a single sustained word” – DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE

“Probably the best female jazz singer I have heard since legends such as Sarah Vaughan and Elle Fitzgerald” -MUSIC REPUBLIQUE MAGAZINE

($20-$30 + Dice fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) Blue Note recording artist Ethan Iverson returns to Tucson to perform at the Century Room! Time Out New York selected Iverson as one of 25 essential New York jazz icons: “Perhaps NYC’s most thoughtful and passionate student of jazz tradition—the most admirable sort of artist-scholar.”

Ethan Iverson (piano) Colin McIlrath (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)

Pianist, composer, and writer Ethan Iverson was a founding member of The Bad Plus, a game-changing collective with Reid Anderson and David King. The New York Times called TBP “Better than anyone at melding the sensibilities of post-60’s jazz and indie rock.” During his 17-year tenure, TBP performed in venues as diverse as the Village Vanguard, Carnegie Hall, and Bonnaroo; collaborated with Joshua Redman and Bill Frisell; and created a faithful arrangement of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and a radical reinvention of Ornette Coleman’s Science Fiction.

Since leaving TBP, Iverson has kept busy performing with bands led by Billy Hart and Tom Harrell, collbaertaing with Mark Morris Dance Group on the show “Pepperland”, and has released several of his own albums on ECM, Criss Cross and most recently Blue Note records. Iverson has also published articles about music in the New Yorker, NPR, The Nation, and JazzTimes and his own blog, Do The Math. He will be performing music from his two Blue Note releases, “Every Note is True” and “Technically Acceptable”.

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Chicago pianist Peter Saxe brings his hard-swinging quintet to the Century Room for a night dedicated to Sonny Clark’s 1958 Blue Note masterpiece Cool Struttin’. Known for its effortless groove, the album features some of the most stylish and blues-infused compositions in the hard bop canon. Saxe, a deeply swinging and harmonically rich player, leads an all-star ensemble through Clark’s iconic tunes like “Blue Minor,” “Sippin’ at Bells,” and, of course, the title track, channeling the spirit of late-’50s New York jazz.

The evening is part of our Classic Album” series and is presented with Wooden Tooth Records, which boasts one of the best jazz collections for sale in Downtown Tucson.

Max Goldschmid (trumpet) Eric Nakanishi (alto) Peter Saxe (piano) Scott Black (bass) & Arthur Vint (drums)

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Chicago pianist Peter Saxe and Tucson guitarist Matt Mitchell join forces for an electrifying tribute to Wynton Kelly and Wes Montgomery’s legendary 1965 album Smokin’ at the Half Note. Captured live at the famed New York club, the original recording stands as one of the greatest examples of telepathic interplay in jazz history. Saxe and Mitchell, both masters of groove and taste, lead a hard-swinging quartet through timeless tunes like “No Blues,” “Four on Six,” and “Unit 7,” channeling the joyful spirit, drive, and deep blues feeling that defined the Wynton–Wes partnership.

The evening is part of our Classic Album” series and is presented with Wooden Tooth Records, which boasts one of the best jazz collections for sale in Downtown Tucson.

Matt Mitchell (guitar) Peter Saxe (piano) Scott Black (bass) & Kenji Lancaster (drums)