($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. An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other.

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! 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 Century Jazz Orchestra is a project of the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. www.sonoraarts.org

The Century Jazz Orchestra is sponsored in part by Royal Land Rover Tucson. www.royallandrover.com

($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.

($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 16+ | 6:30pm Show) Come to the Century Room this Thursday at 6:30pm 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 Doc Holladay & SOUL ORGANization bringing boogaloo, funk, soul and more!

($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 8:30pm Show) The Newest Sound is a hip-hop and jazz collective out of Tucson, Arizona, featuring members of Tucson’s own Street Blues Family. Led by vocalist ReyMurf, the group blends live improvisation with groove-driven beats in a style informed by the hip-hop/jazz lineage of artists like MF Doom, Robert Glasper, Bob James, J Dilla, Roy Ayers, D’Angelo, and countless others.

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows | 16+) Join us for two unforgettable nights of world-class jazz performed by the renowned faculty of the University of Arizona’s Jazz Studies department. This special faculty concert series showcases the artistry, originality, and collaborative spirit of four master musicians who are not only dedicated educators but also internationally respected performers. The first night features beloved jazz standards reinterpreted through the dynamic interplay and seasoned perspective of the UA faculty ensemble.

Dr. Angelo Versace – Piano

Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Arizona, Dr. Angelo Versace is a highly regarded pianist, arranger, and educator. His performance career spans Europe and North America, and he has collaborated with artists such as Take 6, Slide Hampton, and Lewis Nash. Versace’s energetic playing and deep harmonic knowledge anchor the ensemble. Angelo directs the UA Studio Jazz Ensemble.

Brice Winston – Saxophone

A Tucson native and longtime member of Grammy-winning trumpeter Terence Blanchard’s band, Brice Winston is an acclaimed tenor saxophonist known for his powerful tone and modern sensibility. After spending over 15 years in New Orleans, Winston brings a blend of Crescent City soul and contemporary jazz to the stage and classroom alike. Brice teaches jazz saxophone and also directs the UA Jazz Ambassadors Ensemble.

Jason Carder – Trumpet

With a résumé that includes work with Yanni, Maria Schneider, Ray Charles, and Woody Herman, Jason Carder is a versatile trumpeter with deep roots in both jazz and classical traditions. His warm tone, technical precision, and lyrical improvisations make him a standout soloist and ensemble player. He teaches classical and jazz trumpet and directs the UA Experiential Ensemble.

Arthur Vint – Drums

Drummer, composer, and producer Arthur Vint brings a cinematic flair and rhythmic inventiveness to the group. A Tucson native and New York City veteran, Vint has recorded multiple albums as a leader and toured internationally with bands spanning jazz, rock, and Americana. He teaches jazz drums and also directs the UA Explorations Ensemble.

Scott Black – Bass

A pillar of the Tucson jazz community, bassist Scott Black is a seasoned performer and educator who runs the Tucson Jazz Institute. Known for his supportive groove, melodic solos, and deep knowledge of jazz tradition, Black adds depth and drive to the ensemble’s rhythm section.

(FREE!-$10 | 21+ | 10:30pm Show) Stick around after the show for late night with pianist Shiyu Fang and her band! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket for $5-10 – walkins are FREE for the lounge and bar!

SHIYU FANG

A pianist, composer, and arranger, Shiyu Fang is an emerging voice in contemporary jazz whose work bridges sophisticated composition with expressive performance. She earned a Master of Music in Jazz Composition from the Manhattan School of Music in 2026 as a Presidential Scholarship recipient and the recipient of 2025 Mary Jo Papich Women in Jazz Scholarship. She previously graduated from Berklee College of Music with dual bachelor’s degrees in Piano Performance and Jazz Composition, earning recognition including the Berklee World Tour Scholarship, Herb Pomeroy Scholarship, and Toshiko Akiyoshi Award. She was also a member of the Jazz and Gender Justice Institute, founded by Terri Lyne Carrington.

Her compositions have been premiered at Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center and Neidorff-Karpati Hall, selected for recording by the U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors, and recognized through the Jazz Education Network 2026 Young Composer Showcase. As a performer, she has collaborated with acclaimed artists including Miguel Zenón, Jim McNeely, Joe Locke, and Bijon Watson, and made her headlining debut at Blue Note Beijing with the Blue Note China Jazz Orchestra. She has also performed at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Vermont Solo Piano Jazz Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai, and leading jazz venues across the United States and China. Her artistry reflects a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the continued evolution of jazz.

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows | 16+) Join us for two unforgettable nights of world-class jazz performed by the renowned faculty of the University of Arizona’s Jazz Studies department. This special faculty concert series showcases the artistry, originality, and collaborative spirit of four master musicians who are not only dedicated educators but also internationally respected performers.

The second night turns the spotlight onto the faculty’s compositional voices, presenting an evening of original music that reflects each artist’s unique background, influences, and creativity.

Dr. Angelo Versace – Piano

Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Arizona, Dr. Angelo Versace is a highly regarded pianist, arranger, and educator. His performance career spans Europe and North America, and he has collaborated with artists such as Take 6, Slide Hampton, and Lewis Nash. Versace’s energetic playing and deep harmonic knowledge anchor the ensemble. Angelo directs the UA Studio Jazz Ensemble.

Brice Winston – Saxophone

A Tucson native and longtime member of Grammy-winning trumpeter Terence Blanchard’s band, Brice Winston is an acclaimed tenor saxophonist known for his powerful tone and modern sensibility. After spending over 15 years in New Orleans, Winston brings a blend of Crescent City soul and contemporary jazz to the stage and classroom alike. Brice teaches jazz saxophone and also directs the UA Jazz Ambassadors Ensemble.

Jason Carder – Trumpet

With a résumé that includes work with Yanni, Maria Schneider, Ray Charles, and Woody Herman, Jason Carder is a versatile trumpeter with deep roots in both jazz and classical traditions. His warm tone, technical precision, and lyrical improvisations make him a standout soloist and ensemble player. He teaches classical and jazz trumpet and directs the UA Experiential Ensemble.

Arthur Vint – Drums

Drummer, composer, and producer Arthur Vint brings a cinematic flair and rhythmic inventiveness to the group. A Tucson native and New York City veteran, Vint has recorded multiple albums as a leader and toured internationally with bands spanning jazz, rock, and Americana. He teaches jazz drums and also directs the UA Explorations Ensemble.

Colin McIlrath – Bass

Rising bassist Colin McIlrath joins for night two, bringing fresh perspective. A former student of of the Tucson Jazz Institute and Univeristy of Arizona, McIlrath represents the next generation of Arizona jazz artists shaped by this very faculty.

(FREE!-$10 | 21+ | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with saxophonist Ben Canfield! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket for $5-10 – walkins are FREE for the lounge and bar!

($15-$25 | 4:30pm show | 16+) Spend an afternoon with vocalist Connie Bannock and pianist Richard Katz as they explore nearly a century of unforgettable songs, from timeless standards of the 1920s to inspired selections reaching into the early 2000s. Blending elegance, wit, and heartfelt storytelling, Connie’s expressive vocals and Rich’s masterful piano create an intimate musical conversation that celebrates the enduring power of great songwriting.

($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!

($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. An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other.

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! 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 Century Jazz Orchestra is a project of the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. www.sonoraarts.org

The Century Jazz Orchestra is sponsored in part by Royal Land Rover Tucson. www.royallandrover.com

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 16+ | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Grupo Arizona returns to the Century Room and keeps the music going!

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 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm show | 16+) Join celebrated woodwind specialist Duane Reilley in concert celebrating the beautiful ballads composed by Jimmy Van Heusen, Sidney Bechet, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mercer and Duke Ellington.

Duane Reiley (saxophone & clarinet) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Evan Dain (bass) Gil Rodriguez (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.

($5-$10 Tickets + Dice Fees | 16+ | 8:30pm Show)

Join The Century Room for our Soul Jazz Lounge! This week features Chris Peña!

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 rotating Vortex 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 Thursday night Soul Jazz Sessions offer a classy and relaxing atmosphere spotlighting the Century Room’s Viscount Legend Soul organ with Vortex rotating speaker, a modern recreation of the legendary Hammond B3 organ/Leslie combo made famous by the great jazz, blues, and rock Hammond B3 organists of yesteryear.

($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Step into an intimate evening of classic jazz with vocalist Naama, whose elegant sound and expressive storytelling have made her a standout voice in the New York jazz scene. Inspired by the timeless composers and lyricists of the 1940s and ’50s, Naama brings sophistication and emotional depth to every performance. Naama and her band will feature music from her new album ‘Songs From The Road.’ Inspired by the inner world of traveling, this album takes listeners on a journey through anticipation and excitement, while also touching on the quieter emotions that surface along the way.

Naama (voice) Angelo Versace (piano) Scott Black (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)

https://youtu.be/5k10816AMR8 | www.naamasings.com

(FREE!-$10 | 21+ | 10:30pm Show) Chris Molinari returns to the Century Room for another Late Night performance! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket for $5-10, but walkins are FREE for the lounge and bar!

The group will not only play standards from the jazz and jazz-fusion repertoire, but also Chris’ original compositions. The sound will provide an energized atmosphere for deep listening and upliftment of the spirit.

Chris is a multi-instrumentalist that performs throughout Arizona. He is a member of several groups, including the Infinite Compassion Orchestra, Pennington Hours, and Annie Anna. He also routinely performs as a sideman at the Century Room and beyond.

($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows | 16+) Sinatra with Style: Hits and Rare Gems performed by Richard Cortez and an all-star band featuring Chris Peña (piano) Thøger Lund (bass) and Arthur Vint (drums).

After sold-out engagements across New York, Oslo, Canada, Mexico, Cincinnati, and San Francisco, acclaimed jazz vocalist and recording artist Richard Cortez brings the timeless music of Frank Sinatra to the stage with an all-star band. Featuring beloved classics including Come Fly With Me, Witchcraft, and I’ve Got You Under My Skin, alongside rare gems from Sinatra’s early years with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Richard’s performances celebrate the elegance, swing, and emotional depth that made Sinatra one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century.

A rising voice in the contemporary straight-ahead jazz scene, Richard Cortez’s recordings of jazz standards have amassed nearly five million streams worldwide. Amazon Music named his recording of You Don’t Know What Love Is one of the top jazz recordings of 2024, while his music has been featured across major streaming platforms and editorial playlists.

Deeply devoted to the Great American Songbook, Richard has shared the bandstand with some of today’s most respected jazz musicians, including Sullivan Fortner, Peter Bernstein, Emmet Cohen, Kyle Poole, Yasushi Nakamura, Adam Birnbaum, Paul Gill, Grant Stewart, Joe Farnsworth, Jerry Weldon, Nicole Glover, and Russell Hall.

Currently touring internationally, Richard is celebrating the release of his upcoming album A Song For All Seasons, a deeply personal project weaving seasonal jazz standards with archival family cassette recordings of his grandfather sharing life advice when Richard turned 18. His previous duo albums Nightbird and Standards in Orbit—the latter submitted for consideration for the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album—have further established him as a distinctive interpreter of timeless repertoire.

Beyond the concert stage, Richard has performed at celebrated venues throughout the United States and abroad, including The Catalina Club in Los Angeles, where he headlined his own performance and opened for 97-year-old jazz legend Marilyn Maye. He has appeared in productions such as Live at Emmet’s Place with the Emmet Cohen Trio and Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz at Pride with Tony and two-time Grammy Award winner Bryan Carter. He has also partnered with luxury menswear brand Todd Snyder, performing at Rockefeller Center and having his recordings featured in stores nationwide.

With a voice rooted in the tradition of Sinatra and the great jazz singers who came before him, Richard Cortez brings warmth, sophistication, wit, and vulnerability to songs that have defined generations. His performances offer a fresh perspective on the Great American Songbook, reminding audiences that while these songs are timeless, every generation has a new story to tell through them.

(FREE!-$10 | 10:30pm Show | 21+) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with guitarist John Welsh and his trio as they celebrate the great American creative tradition — the music of Thelonious Monk, Billy Strayhorn, John Coltrane, Mal Waldron, and Sonny Rollins! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket for $5-10 — walk-ins are FREE for the lounge and bar!

John Welsh is a guitar player/composer/educator who has been traversing the subterranean world of American creative music for some 20 odd years. Originally from the beach, John was reared in the desert (PHX metro). He then spent a decade in the tristate area (NY, NJ, CT) where he interacted personally and musically with the likes of Ralph Alessi, Mary Halvorson, Tyshawn Sorey, Brandon Lopez, Anthony Braxton, Joe Morris, Derek Baron, Diane Moser, Nick Jozwiak, Chuck Roth and many, many more. After relocating to Tucson about two years ago, John began to collaborate with Southern Arizona luminaries like Ryan Wheless, Greg Saunier, Kenji Lancaster, and Bo Shimmin. He is honored and thrilled to be asked to present a late night at The Century Room: a beloved venue that has become a hub for amazing music from all over the world. He brings a trio featuring Tucson’s own Kenji Lancaster on drums and the ever-inspiring, ever-proactive Gage Diehl (PHX) on double bass.

($5-$10 + DICE fees | 16+| 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!

($25-$35 tickets | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets | 16+) Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs classic big band repertoire every Monday night at the Century Room. Tonight features very special guest Jonathan Karrant as he sings through the Great American Songbook! The CJO performs an instrumental set following at 8pm.

RICHARD CORTEZ

A rising voice in the contemporary straight-ahead jazz scene, Richard Cortez’s recordings of jazz standards have amassed nearly five million streams worldwide. Amazon Music named his recording of You Don’t Know What Love Is one of the top jazz recordings of 2024, while his music has been featured across major streaming platforms and editorial playlists.

Deeply devoted to the Great American Songbook, Richard has shared the bandstand with some of today’s most respected jazz musicians, including Sullivan Fortner, Peter Bernstein, Emmet Cohen, Kyle Poole, Yasushi Nakamura, Adam Birnbaum, Paul Gill, Grant Stewart, Joe Farnsworth, Jerry Weldon, Nicole Glover, and Russell Hall.

Currently touring internationally, Richard is celebrating the release of his upcoming album A Song For All Seasons, a deeply personal project weaving seasonal jazz standards with archival family cassette recordings of his grandfather sharing life advice when Richard turned 18. His previous duo albums Nightbird and Standards in Orbit—the latter submitted for consideration for the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album—have further established him as a distinctive interpreter of timeless repertoire.

THE CENTURY JAZZ ORCHESTRA

An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other. 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! 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 Century Jazz Orchestra is a project of the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. www.sonoraarts.org

The Century Jazz Orchestra is sponsored in part by Royal Land Rover Tucson. www.royallandrover.com

($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 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows | 16+) Ari and Cecil Alexander’s decade long musical collaboration has been brought to stages across the world such as the Lincoln Center and the Copenhagen jazz festival. They make their Century Room debut with their quartet!

A finalist in the 2019 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Guitar Competition, Cecil has been hailed by Jazz Guitar Today as “carrying the torch into the future,” and by Jazzwise as “a superb guitarist in the bop tradition, with bags of taste, swing and chops.”

Holding a Scandinavian sensitivity to an American tradition, Danish-American Ari Alexander is as equally a jazz musician as she is a singer-songwriter. She was inspired to pursue jazz by her vibrant musical family, including her grandmother and great-aunt, jazz vocalist Teddi King. Aarhus Jazz Festival described her 2025 performance as following: “Ari treats every note with great imagination, and especially her mastery and playful use of scat singing sets her apart from other jazz vocalists. Together, Ari and Cecil anchor a quartet and duo sound that is intimate, dynamic, and rhythmically alive.

Their new album Kaleidoscope features acrobatic, energetic originals penned by Ari and Cecil as well as reconstructions of the Great American Songbook.

Ari Alexander (piano/vocals) Cecil Alexander (guitar) Rob Linton (bass) Danny McGonegle (drums)

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows | 16+) Australian guitarist and composer Tim Jago brings an exceptional band to The Century Room for an evening celebrating the music of jazz legend Sonny Rollins. From beloved standards to iconic originals, the program pays tribute to one of the greatest saxophonists in jazz history, whose music continues to inspire generations of musicians and audiences alike.

Now based in New York City, Jago has earned an international reputation through performances across Australia and the United States. He has appeared at major jazz festivals and shared the stage with artists including Patti Austin, Terence Blanchard, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Chick Corea, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Dave Liebman, Bobby McFerrin, Gloria Estefan, Danilo Pérez, Arturo Sandoval, Vince Mendoza, Steve Miller, and James Morrison.

Tim Jago (guitar) Angelo Versace (piano) Colin McIlrath (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)

(FREE!-$10| 16+ | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with Bassist Thoger Lund and his band! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket for $5-10- walkins are FREE for the lounge and bar!

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows | 16+) The OrganNauts return to The Century Room with a new show featuring classic jazz standards reimagined as organ quartet!

Brice Winston (tenor) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Chirs Peña (organ) Ted Bouras (drums)

In the past five years, Prescott-based Drummer/Bandleader Ted Bouras has led and co-led bands at The Century Room, The Nash and Jazzbird/Ravenscroft. Ted has welcomed to Prescott’s Raven Cafe bandstand: Andrew Gross, Dave Henning, Chris Finet, Stan Sorenson, Ronnie Rose, Chris Finet, Selwyn Reams, Yari Dvir, Damian Hagge and many others. This year, Bouras became the first to produce a series of Jazz Concerts at The Cosmos Theater in Prescott. The concerts feature Diana Lee, Beth Lederman, Mike King, David Paonessa, Chris Counelis and Bob Shimizu. Ted has appeared with local favorites, The Goodwin Street Gang, King Copper Jazz Band and during the 2025 Prescott Jazz Summit.

(FREE!-$10| 16+ | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with saxophonist Trey Bryant and his band! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket for $5-10- walkins are FREE for the lounge and bar!

($15-$25 + DICE fees | 4:30pm Show ) After a sold-out performance last year, Nia Elise returns with another live tribute celebrating the timeless music of R&B/soul legend Anita Baker. An eight-time Grammy winner and one of the defining voices of the quiet storm era, Baker rose to fame in the 1980s with her rich contralto and jazz-inflected phrasing on classics like “Sweet Love,” “Giving You the Best That I Got,” and “Caught Up in the Rapture.” Her lush, sophisticated sound helped shape a generation of R&B and continues to influence soul singers today.

Backed by a full band and a powerhouse vocal lineup, this matinee recreates that smooth, soulful magic for an unforgettable afternoon.

Featuring:

Vocals — Nia Elise, Meredith Alvarado, Adrian Simone, Erika Segura

Keys — Michael Toney · Bass — Johnny Walker · Guitar — Shua Taylor · Drums — Joshua Sailor

($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. An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other.

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! 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 Century Jazz Orchestra is a project of the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. www.sonoraarts.org

The Century Jazz Orchestra is sponsored in part by Royal Land Rover Tucson. www.royallandrover.com