($20-$30 + DICE fees | 6:30pm Show) Blue Skies Trio returns to the Century Room for a romantic, Pre-Valentine’s Day concert. The group features Gabrielle Pietrangelo on lead vocals and baritone ukulele, Ben DeGain on vibraphone, and Thøger Lund on upright bass. Together they bring sentimental renditions of love songs and hidden gems from the 1930s and ‘40s American Songbook.

With performances that evoke the romance of another era, Blue Skies Trio has spent more than a decade sharing heartfelt renditions of love songs and hidden gems from the 1930s and ’40s American Songbook. The trio’s sound -featuring vocals, baritone ukulele, shimmering vibraphone and upright bass, a pairing seldom seen in a traditional jazz ensemble- creates a dreamy texture that feels both nostalgic and intimate. Whether captivating a quiet listening room or setting the mood for a private event, Blue Skies Trio brings timeless melodies to life with charm and ease.

($10-$15 Tickets + Dice Fees | 9pm Show) Join Grown Folks as they start their residency here at the Century Room !

Who are “Grown Folks”?

More than just a band, Grown Folks is a Tucson “supergroup” that bridges the gap between classic traditions and modern grooves. The core trio features three of the region’s most formidable talents:

* Chris Peña: A local piano legend known for his soulful touch and sophisticated arrangements.

* TroyCov: A precision drummer who brings an unmistakable energy to the stage.

* Joshua “The Mad Scientist” Sailor: A bassist whose big deep pockets ground the group’s experimental edge.

What to Expect

True to their name, Grown Folks delivers “music for the soul”—a nutritionally balanced, home-cooked meal of sound that transcends simple genres. While their roots are firmly planted in Jazz, their monthly series will explore a rich tapestry of:

* Contemporary Jazz & Fusion: Tributes to icons like Marcus Miller and Robert Glasper.

* Old School R&B & Neo-Soul: Smooth, 80s and 90s-inspired grooves that get you moving.

* Classic Hip-Hop & Gospel: Rhythmic, spiritual influences that connect the mind, body, and soul.

The Series Kickoff

Join us on Thursday, February 12th for the inaugural night of this residency. Whether they are joined by special guests on the sax or guitar, or stripping it down to the core trio, Grown Folks promises an “off the hook” atmosphere that has consistently packed the room in the past.

($25-$35 + DICE fees| 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) Alyssa makes her return to the Century Room for an evening of originals and jazz standards.

Named a “Rising Star Female Vocalist” in the 2024 Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll and voted “Best Individual Jazz Musician” in the 2024 Chicago Reader Poll, Alyssa Allgood has captured attention for her dynamic vocal command, sophisticated songwriting, and captivating performances. Showcasing modern sensibilities, Allgood is a fearless vocalist known for her confident musical interaction, fierce improvisation, and vulnerable expression. Downbeat Magazine has praised her “boldness, swagger, and surefooted musicianship” while the New York City Jazz Record has recognized her “force, clarity and jazz integrity.”

A charismatic and engaging performer, Allgood regularly headlines the acclaimed Jazz Showcase, Green Mill and Winter’s Jazz Club in her Chicago homebase. She tours frequently, having appeared at such esteemed venues as Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club, Birdland, Mezzrow in New York, Blues Alley in DC, Blue Llama in Ann Arbor, Jazz, TX in San Antonio, Rudy’s Jazz Room in Nashville, The Century Room in Tucson and many others.

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

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Spend Valentine’s Day at the Century Room with returning vocalist Felíz Torralba. Join us for an intimate soirée where classic romance meets playful seduction. Inspired by the idea of a love letter signed with intention, LOVE, FELÍZ, unfolds through timeless jazz standards, sultry ballads, and flirtatious swing, delivered with warmth, goosebumps, and that sharp wit that audiences know and love.

Candlelit and close, expect this evening to move between tenderness and tease, LOVE, FELÍZ is Valentine’s night for jazz lovers and regular ol’ lovers: polished, sensual, and designed to linger long after the final note.

Consider this your invitation — LOVE, FELÍZ

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with swinging trumpeter and vocalist Cameron Davidson and his band.

($20-$30 + DICE fees | 4:30pm Show ) 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 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) 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 Show) Drummer & percussionist Aaron Szabo (Zona Libre, TLJN, et al) brings us “Los Esquineros”, a Latin jazz project co-led with pianist Amilicar Guevara. Expect a blend of of Brazlian, Cuban and Puerto Rican rhythms mixed with jazz melodies. Two sets at 6:30pm & 8pm!

($20-$30 + DICE fees | 8:30pm Show) Bassist Rene Camacho returns home to Tucson for an electrifying evening of Latin jazz. A first-call player known for his work across jazz, salsa, Brazilian, and contemporary Latin styles, Camacho has most recently been the touring bassist for renowned fusion band WAR. Joining him is a powerhouse quintet featuring Hiram Perez on saxophone, bandleader of Tucson’s premier salsa band Zona Libre.

Hiram Perez (saxophone) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Amilcar Guevara (piano) Rene Camchi (bass) Miguel Melgoza (congas) Aaron Szabo (drums)

($20-$30 + DICE fees | 6:30pm Show) James Fernando, the prodigiously talented pianist-composer known for equal parts mischief and mastery, celebrates the release of “Philly 3” – his sixth album overall and powerful debut recording with his working trio. The nine-track suite of original compositions, plus a single nod to Erroll Garner, finds Fernando at the intersection of virtuosity, humor, and a serious compositional voice that pushes the piano-trio tradition forward while keeping listeners both on their toes and unable to stop tapping them.

Based in Philadelphia, the James Fernando Trio creates music steeped in the tradition of jazz legends such as Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, and Thelonious Monk. With a balance of playfulness and technical mastery, the trio delivers fresh interpretations of jazz standards alongside compelling original compositions. Their performances bring the jazz genre into the present day through inventive improvisation, clever arrangements, and captivating rhythms. Dynamic, powerful, and downright fun, the James Fernando Trio puts on a show you won’t want to miss.

($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 9pm Show) Space Travelers Union Presents: Saúl Gabriel Millan.

Saúl Gabriel Millan is a multidisciplinary artist and musician from the border town of ambos Nogales. Founder of Los Esplifs and the new music ensemble “Se Habla Español” Millan’s music blends art rock, ambient, noise and Musique concrete with improvisational techniques found in free and contemporary jazz. Aside from his own music & visual arts projects, Millan has performed and recorded with Trees Speak, Sanje, Sam Evian and Slauson Malone 1.

This performance is presented as part of the ongoing Space Travelers Union Presents residency at the Century Room.

Space Travelers Union is a creative-musician collective formed in the Arizona desert through the meeting of composition, improvisation, and electronic signal. Operating with a rotating cast drawn from the American Southwest, the project has reached international audiences through BBC6, Radio France’s FIP, JazzFM, and Gilles Peterson’s WorldwideFM, with additional recognition from Bandcamp’s “New and Notable” and YouTube Music’s Jazz Hotlist.

This performance features:

Saúl Gabriel Millan – Trombone/synthesizers/found objects

Kenji Wagner – Guitar

Kenji Ono Lancaster – Drums

Eric Nakanishi – Alto Saxophone

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Welcome back Eric Nakanishi & the Peace Warriors, as they play the music of John Coltrane. Bringing you everything from original high intensity modal jazz to classic swinging hard bop and senstitive ballads, the Peace Warriors demonstrate the depth and breadth of jazz and the human spirit and utilize music as a weapon for PEACE!

Featuring Eric Nakanishi (alto sax) Angelo Versace (piano) Colin Mcllrath (bass) & Kenji Lancaster (drums)

($30-$40 + Dice Fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Ann Hampton Callaway | “Sirens of Swing”

The Tony nominated jazz legend will be performing selections from her highly acclaimed CDs To Ella with Love, From Sassy to Divine: The Sarah Vaughan Project and Fever: A Peggy Lee Celebration! as well as signature songs from singers Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Anita O’Day, Josephine Baker, Julie London, Etta James, Carmen McCrae and more. The first half of the night will celebrate groundbreaking legends and the second half will spotlight more contemporary

Ann Hampton Callaway is one of America’s most gifted artists in pop and jazz. A leading champion of the great American Songbook, she’s made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host, and producer. Voted by Broadwayworld.com as “Celebrity of the Year” and two years in a row as “Best Jazz Vocalist,” Ann is a born entertainer. She is best known for her Tony-nominated performance in the hit Broadway musical “Swing!” and for writing and singing the theme song to the hit TV series “The Nanny.” She made her feature film debut opposite Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon in the Robert De Niro film “The Good Shepherd.” Callaway is a multi-platinum award selling songwriter whose songs are featured on seven of Barbra Streisand’s recent CD’s. She’s recorded 83 CDs as a soloist and guest, and her latest critically acclaimed CD, “Finding Beauty: Originals Volume 1,” debuted at #1 on iTunes Jazz. Ann’s honors include The Theater World Award, 17 MAC Awards, several Bistro Awards, The Mabel Mercer Award, The Johnny Mercer Award for Songwriting, The Blanton Peale Award for Positive Thinking, and her induction into The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame. For more info, go to www.annhamptoncallaway.com.greats.

Peter Saxe (Piano)

Ed Friedland (bass)

Arthur Vint (drums)

($20-$30 + DICE fees | 4:30pm Show ) “A telecaster guitar using reverb and vibrato, a twangy Gretsch electric guitar, upright bass and drums/percussions.”

That’s how Naim Amor describes his new collaberative quartet “Electrified” featuring Matt Mitchell, Thøger Lund and Elizabeth Goodfellow. Recommended for fans of Bill Frisell, Adam Levy and Jim Campilongo. Come hear these masterful musicians in musical converstaion for this special Sunday Matinee performance!

($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!

($25-$35 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm Liz Cracchiolo | 8pm 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!

This week features jazz vocalist Liz Cracchiolo bringing you big band music by Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and more songstresses of the big band era!

Pete Swan (drums) Scott Black (bass) 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).

($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 AR Flamenco

Jason Martinez – baile/cajon

Mele Martinez- cante

Misael Barraza Díaz – guitarra

Diana Schaible- flute

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.

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Multi-instrumentalist Marco Rosano leads Marco & The Polos through a swingin’ night of traditional jazz every other Wednesday!

“Hot Jazz Wednesdays” take you back to the roots of jazz with music from the 1920s and ’30s. Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday, Marco & The Polos perform music from New Orleans. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays are reserved for the Hot Club of Tucson, which performs French Jazz Manouche in the style of Django Reinhardt & Stéphane Grappelli.

($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.

($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.