($15-$25 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm show) Join Duane Reiley and his quartet as they pay tribute to the great jazz flautists including Eric Dolphy, James Moody, and Frank Wess.

Duane Reiley (flute) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Evan Dain (bass) Chris Constantine (drums)

Duane Reilley has played woodwinds professionaly for over 40 years. His career has included performances with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Gene Krupa Orchestra, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Marvin Hamlisch, Diahann Carrol and many more. Now based in the Southwest, Duane regularly performs with the Redhouse Family Jazz Band and the Century Jazz Orchestra.

($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 9pm Show) Come to the Century Room this Thursday at 9pm 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 Doc Holladay & SOUL ORGANization bringing boogaloo, funk, soul and more! The band will play a set at 9pm and then open up for a jam sesison! Musicians who sit in get in free!

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Known for his acrobatic bebop chops, saxophonist Greg Abate has been wowing audiences internationally for decades and returns to the Century Room for the 4rd time!

New England saxophonist, flutist and composer Greg Abate has enjoyed an extraordinarily diverse international career that has included playing lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra, tenor sax for the Artie Shaw Orchestra, and recording a total of 23 recordings as a leader. He has recorded or performed with many jazz greats including Phil Woods, Kenny Barron, Claudio Roditi, Red Rodney, Ben Riley, George Mraz , Rufus Reid , Claudio Roditi, James Williams, Barry Harris, Richie Cole, Kenny Washington, Hilton Ruiz, and many more.

Greg continues to tour 225 days a year, is a professor of Jazz at RI College, and is a Conn-Selmer representative artist conducting master classes as a guest artist at many schools, colleges and universities.

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

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) NYC vocalist & pianist Kelly Green returns to the Century Room for an encore performance after her sold out show in 2025!

Kelly Green (piano & voice) Elijah J. Thomas (flutes) Luca Soul Rosenfeld (bass) Evan Hyde (drums)

Steinway Artist Kelly Green transforms emotional experiences into whimsical jazz worlds. She plays and sings with the mysterious knowingness of someone who has felt deeply and returned wiser, now offering musical gifts wrapped in rhythm and rhyme.

A pianist, vocalist, composer, and bandleader, Green leads her trio through theatrically intricate, lyric-driven ballads, high-energy swing, and heroic instrumental compositions. Her sets weave original works with reimagined pieces by Mulgrew Miller, Duke Ellington, Blossom Dearie, and more — bridging eras with a distinctive touch.

Green has performed and recorded with Christian McBride, Steve Wilson, Scott Robinson, George Coleman, and Billy Hart, and has sold out venues including The Kennedy Center, Birdland, and Dizzy’s. Her fifth album, Corner of My Dreams — a surrealist, storybook journey through love, grief, and imagination — released August 2025, was awarded two Global Music Awards and has reached over 1 Million streams.

She performs with her quartet comprised of longstanding rhythm section Evan Hyde (drums) and Luca Soul Rosenfeld (upright bass) augmented by the unparalleled Elijah J. Thomas (flutes).

Even in the largest halls, Kelly Green plays as if you’re the only one in the room.

($10-$15 + Dice fees | 10:30pm Show ) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with Moloko !!

Young, hip & vibrant, Moloko comes to the Century Room for an exciting night of funk jazz fusion!

Led by bandleader and drummer Rylande Dodge, Moloko aims to drop-kick you in the chest with grooves in the most respectful way. Heavily inspired by the works of Yoko Kano’s Cowboy Bebop soundtrack and Chucho Valdés with Irakere, the fellas of Moloko are always down to make a good thing happen.

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) 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!

Some of the musicians you can expect to see on Mondays:

Arthur Vint, Pete Swan, Kenji Lancaster, Fred Hayes (drums) Colin McIlrath, Scott Black (bass) Angelo Versace, Chris Peña, Peter Saxe (piano) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Tim Buechler (bari sax) Ben Canfield, Simeon Roth, Dave Long (tenor sax) Eric Nakanishi, Joseph Rader (alto sax) Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Aidan Schofield (trombone) Morani Sanders, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jibrael Alsooz, Jason Carder (trumpet).

($10-$20 + DICE Fees | 6:30pm Show) Welcome back Bisbee-based early jazz experts Juniper Djinn to the Century Room!

JUNIPER DJINN

Clarinet dreamscapes amongst a sea of melodious waltzes, the billowing sounds of early American jazz, gypsy jazz, and Balkan folk music make up the core sounds of Juniper Djinn. The duos originals reflect a familiar feeling of 30s & 40s nostalgia and timeless tunes ingrained deep within traditional American and European jazz. The duo is best known for their live performances in which they play an array of genres spanning across decades of time and regularly features other musicians from across the globe.

Singer, clarinet player, and rhythm guitarist Jessica Fleet is the main vocal of the group with a voice that has been described as an angel and a demon singing in harmony with her powerful vocals, dynamic vocal range, and deep growl. Famed Baby Gramps quoted her as his “favorite singer” and compared her to the great Bessie Johnson. “That voice is a force of nature and hearing it’s a bright balm shining like a birth cake emerging from a dark wood”. – Charlie Unhau

Multi-instrumentalist Bill Stoller is the other half of the duo with his incredible, studious guitar playing, rhythmic accompaniment, accordion and upright bass on the duos albums. With over a decade of experience playing in different bands and touring Juniper Djinn brings a transformative atmosphere of sound and musicians with each and every show.

($30-$40 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Praised by DownBeat as “one of the strongest pianists of his generation,” awarding-winning artist and composer Edward Simon has become an irrepressible force in modern music. Throughout his accomplished career, the Venezuela-born Bay Area artist has refined his sound by exploring its pluralisms and by fostering global connections on and off the bandstand.

Grounded in the moment and wired for exploration, Simon’s expression leans into different styles from Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States, treating their elements and traditions as inextricably related and universal. His technical mastery continues expanding, as does his emotional resonance and his social impact. He’s a storyteller. Lithe and beautiful, guttural and lamenting — his music courts tension even beyond harmony and rhythm, renewing his legacy of artistry, advocacy and true creative expression.

His 2016 album, “Latin American Songbook”, with the four-and-a-half-star DownBeat review praising its “grand and sophisticated” sound, won Simon an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album. He has just released the follow up album, “Latin American Songbook Vol. 2” with his longtime trio of acclaimed bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Adam Cruz.

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) LA Based Composer Adam Hersh and his trio consisting of Bassist Mauricio Morales and Drummer Tim Rachbach join forces with Local Tucson saxophonists Eric Nakanishi and Ryan Wheless for an evening of West meets Southwest explorations. Come hear these artistic partners exchanging fiery conversations through the music showcasing the depths of expression found in these regional destinations. The program will feature Adam’s original compositions, from both his trio and his 2025 cinematic chamber/collaborative record with Mauricio Morales “Between Dreams and Twilight”, along with some deep cut Jazz Selections from the historical masters of the music.

ADAM HERSH

LA based pianist, keyboardist, & composer Adam Hersh was born in Castaic, CA.

Since graduating from CSUN, Adam has been active in the LA jazz scene, performing & recording with musicians like Bob Sheppard, Mike Moreno, Warren Wolf, Munir Hossn, Bill Holman, Gary Novak, Billy Childs, Andrew Renfroe, Joe LaBarbera, & Gene Coye. Adam is a versatile musician, adept at playing modern, fusion, & straight ahead originals & standards.

Adam Hersh (piano/compositions) Mauricio Morales: (bass) Tim Rachbach (drums)

Ft. Special Guests Eric Nakanishi (saxophone) Ryan Wheless (saxophone)

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) 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!

Some of the musicians you can expect to see on Mondays:

Arthur Vint, Pete Swan, Kenji Lancaster, Fred Hayes (drums) Colin McIlrath, Scott Black (bass) Angelo Versace, Chris Peña, Peter Saxe (piano) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Tim Buechler (bari sax) Ben Canfield, Simeon Roth, Dave Long (tenor sax) Eric Nakanishi, Joseph Rader (alto sax) Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Aidan Schofield (trombone) Morani Sanders, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jibrael Alsooz, Jason Carder (trumpet).

($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.

***”Hot Jazz Wednesdays”** take you back to the roots of jazz with music from the 1920s and ’30s. Every 2nd Wednesday is reserved for the Hot Club of Tucson, which performs French Jazz Manouche in the style of Django Reinhardt & Stéphane Grappelli. Every 4th Wednesday features Marco & The Polos performing music from New Orleans & Chicago.*

($20-$30 + DICE fees | 6:30pm Show) Armenian-American Jazz pianist and composer Armen Donelian, a native of New York, will join forces with visiting Armenian Jazz saxophonist and composer, Armen Hyusnunts for a special duo concert in a program of works from the American Songbook, Jazz Standards, treasured Armenian Folksongs and Original Compositions by the performers.

Armen Hyusnunts (saxophone) Armen Donelian (piano)

For fifty years, pianist, composer and Fulbright Scholar ARMEN DONELIAN has distinguished himself as a performer, recording artist, producer, educator and author. In 25 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle and Far East, he has appeared as a featured solo pianist, band leader and with Jazz legends including Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker, Paquito D’Rivera, Mongo Santamaria and Billy Harper in major festivals (including the Tucson Jazz Festival), concerts and clubs. He met Armen Hyusnunts in Armenia in 1998 while performing in the Yerevan International Jazz Festival, starting a collaboration spanning several decades. Donelian was classically trained at the Westchester Conservatory of Music and received a Bachelor’s degree in music from Columbia University in 1972. His distinctive music blends diverse influences from his Armenian origin, his Classical technique and his association with some of the biggest names in Jazz.

A native of Armenia, ARMEN HYUSNUNTS received a Master’s degree in orchestral saxophone from the Komitas State Conservatory in 1993. For several years he was a member of Artashes Kartalyan’s Jazz Quartet, and in 1997 he formed the innovative ethnic jazz quintet, Time Report. A year later, he joined Arto Tunjboyajyan’s popular Armenian Navy Band. Since 1997, Hyusnunts has directed and played in the Armenian State Jazz Band. His talent in the role of conductor, bandleader, composer and arranger reached its peak in 2010 when he took leadership as its artistic director. Hyusnunts regularly appears in prominent international venues across the USA, Europe and Asia with noted artists including Armen Donelian, Vardan Ovsepyan, Hadriеn Feroud, Richard Bona and many others.

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Armenian-American Jazz pianist and composer Armen Donelian, a native of New York, will join forces with visiting Armenian Jazz saxophonist and composer, Armen Hyusnunts for a special duo concert in a program of works from the American Songbook, Jazz Standards, treasured Armenian Folksongs and Original Compositions by the performers.

Armen Hyusnunts (saxophone) Armen Donelian (piano) Colin McIlrath (bass) Kenji Lancaster (drums)

For fifty years, pianist, composer and Fulbright Scholar ARMEN DONELIAN has distinguished himself as a performer, recording artist, producer, educator and author. In 25 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle and Far East, he has appeared as a featured solo pianist, band leader and with Jazz legends including Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker, Paquito D’Rivera, Mongo Santamaria and Billy Harper in major festivals (including the Tucson Jazz Festival), concerts and clubs. He met Armen Hyusnunts in Armenia in 1998 while performing in the Yerevan International Jazz Festival, starting a collaboration spanning several decades. Donelian was classically trained at the Westchester Conservatory of Music and received a Bachelor’s degree in music from Columbia University in 1972. His distinctive music blends diverse influences from his Armenian origin, his Classical technique and his association with some of the biggest names in Jazz.

A native of Armenia, ARMEN HYUSNUNTS received a Master’s degree in orchestral saxophone from the Komitas State Conservatory in 1993. For several years he was a member of Artashes Kartalyan’s Jazz Quartet, and in 1997 he formed the innovative ethnic jazz quintet, Time Report. A year later, he joined Arto Tunjboyajyan’s popular Armenian Navy Band. Since 1997, Hyusnunts has directed and played in the Armenian State Jazz Band. His talent in the role of conductor, bandleader, composer and arranger reached its peak in 2010 when he took leadership as its artistic director. Hyusnunts regularly appears in prominent international venues across the USA, Europe and Asia with noted artists including Armen Donelian, Vardan Ovsepyan, Hadriеn Feroud, Richard Bona and many others.

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Saxophonist Mary Petrich enjoys a vibrant career as performer and teacher. Her deep love for creativity and improvisation has led her to explore traditional and non-traditional approaches which have developed into a very personalized style of playing and teaching music. Her education focus includes improvisation for all players and saxophone study in both jazz and classical repertoire.

Along with being the director of the Women’t Jazz Initiative at the Nash, she is founder of Nash Jazz DivAZ, a project in collaboration with The Nash, that supports youth education for girls. Mary also teaches jazz improvisation and jazz combos at Phoenix College. As a performer, Mary has been pursuing her own vision in large and small group settings. She performs with The Phoenix Symphony, The Jazz Women All-Stars, The Temptations, AZ Festival Orchestra, The Phoenix Chorale, among others. She leads her own group “OpenHand Quartet”.

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) 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!

Some of the musicians you can expect to see on Mondays:

Arthur Vint, Pete Swan, Kenji Lancaster, Fred Hayes (drums) Colin McIlrath, Scott Black (bass) Angelo Versace, Chris Peña, Peter Saxe (piano) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Tim Buechler (bari sax) Ben Canfield, Simeon Roth, Dave Long (tenor sax) Eric Nakanishi, Joseph Rader (alto sax) Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Aidan Schofield (trombone) Morani Sanders, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jibrael Alsooz, Jason Carder (trumpet).