($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.

($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 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 | 9pm Show) The Newest Sound is a hip-hop and jazz collective featuring some members of Tucson’s own Street Blues Family. Featuring ReyMurf (vox), Roch Mirabeau (vox/beats), Ryan Wheless (saxophone + FX), Desmond New (drums), and Patrick Morris (bass), the group blends live improvisation with groove-driven beats in a style informed by the hip-hop/jazz lineage of artists like Robert Glasper.

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, and educator Tim Green is a dynamic and deeply expressive artist whose work bridges modern jazz and contemporary music. Praised by Christian McBride as “a dynamic musician” who possesses everything one could want in an artist, Green has built a reputation as a versatile and compelling voice across genres. His collaborations span an extraordinary range of icons, including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and many leading figures in jazz, R&B, gospel, and pop. Equally at home as a bandleader or collaborator, Green is especially sought after by top pianists for his sensitivity, rich tone, and ability to elevate any ensemble while maintaining a distinct musical identity.

Based in Baltimore, Green is both an internationally acclaimed performer and a dedicated educator at the Peabody Conservatory, where he mentors the next generation of jazz artists. His career has taken him to world-renowned stages including the Village Vanguard, Carnegie Hall, and the Hollywood Bowl, as well as global tours with superstar vocalist Michael Bublé. As a leader, Green continues to refine his soulful, melodic voice, highlighted in his recordings and his True Melody Music label, which reflects his philosophy of truth and expression through sound.

Green was mentored by piano master Mulgrew Miller and appeared on several of Mulfrew’s recordings. This night acts as a tribute to his mentor, featuring pianist Angelo Versace who was lucky to have studied with Mulgrew for several years.

Tim Green (saxophone) Angelo Versace (piano) Colin McIlrath (bass) KeArthru Vint (drums)

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm Show) After Friday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with saxophonist Ryan Wheless and his band!

Ryan Wheless (sax)

Bailey Zick (pedal steel)

Colin Mcllrath (bass)

Kenji Lancaster (drums)

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, and educator Tim Green is a dynamic and deeply expressive artist whose work bridges modern jazz and contemporary music. Praised by Christian McBride as “a dynamic musician” who possesses everything one could want in an artist, Green has built a reputation as a versatile and compelling voice across genres. His collaborations span an extraordinary range of icons, including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and many leading figures in jazz, R&B, gospel, and pop. Equally at home as a bandleader or collaborator, Green is especially sought after by top pianists for his sensitivity, rich tone, and ability to elevate any ensemble while maintaining a distinct musical identity.

Based in Baltimore, Green is both an internationally acclaimed performer and a dedicated educator at the Peabody Conservatory, where he mentors the next generation of jazz artists. His career has taken him to world-renowned stages including the Village Vanguard, Carnegie Hall, and the Hollywood Bowl, as well as global tours with superstar vocalist Michael Bublé. As a leader, Green continues to refine his soulful, melodic voice, highlighted in his recordings and his True Melody Music label, which reflects his philosophy of truth and expression through sound.

Tim Green (saxophone) Angelo Versace (piano) Scott Black (bass) Arthru Vint (drums)

($10-$15 | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with saxophonist Tyler Hansen!

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Saxophonist Tim Green joins the University of Arizona’s Studio Jazz Ensemble for a fantastic evening of big band jazz!

STUDIO JAZZ ENSEMBLE

The U of A jazz program is overseen by Dr. Angelo Versace, and currently offers a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies.

At the moment there are two big bands – the Studio Jazz Ensemble (or SJE) and the Concert Jazz Band (or CJB)- as well as two small ensembles – the Fred Fox Jazz Ensemble and the UA Experiential Ensemble.

The program’s flagship groups, the Studio Jazz Ensemble and the UA Jazz Ambassador, have had numerous high profile performances to its credit, including two tours to China, a performance in the Yuma Village Jazz series, a performance as the invited showcase at the ABODA State Jazz Festival in Phoenix, two performances in Nogales, Mexico as part of a cultural exchange with the US State Department, and a performance in Las Cruces, New Mexico as part of the Onate Jazz Festival. Recent guest artists with the band include Terell Stafford, Joe Lovano, Gerald Clayton, Mike Moreno, Brian Lynch, Chris Potter, Joel Frahm, John Fedchock, Bobby Shew, Bill Watrous, Michael Davis, and Troy Roberts.

TIM GREEN

Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, and educator Tim Green is a dynamic and deeply expressive artist whose work bridges modern jazz and contemporary music. Praised by Christian McBride as “a dynamic musician” who possesses everything one could want in an artist, Green has built a reputation as a versatile and compelling voice across genres. His collaborations span an extraordinary range of icons, including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and many leading figures in jazz, R&B, gospel, and pop. Equally at home as a bandleader or collaborator, Green is especially sought after by top pianists for his sensitivity, rich tone, and ability to elevate any ensemble while maintaining a distinct musical identity.

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Grupo Arizona returns to the Century Room after a succesful summer residency 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) Join up-and-coming pianist JT Ho-Mueller for an evening of jazz standards and modern original compositions, accompanied by Arizona’s very own Eric Nakanishi (saxophone) Kenji Wagner (bass) and Kenji Lancaster (drums).

JT Ho-Mueller

Joseph Thiền Ho-Mueller aka JT is a pianist, educator, composer, and producer. Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, JT is enamored with all types of genres from the sultriness of RNB, to the geometrical sounds of jazz, to the raw nature of indie. His catalog of achievements is diverse, from the opportunity to perform for the TEDx Charleston talks, to studying with musicians such as grammy award winners John Pattituchi, Danilo Perez, Kenny Barron, Joe Lovano, and many more. He has performed with people such as Blaque Dynamite, one of the top jazz drummers in the world, Adam Dietch, the drummer for Lettuce, and Susan Trucks for the Tedeschi Trucks band. A previous instructor at the Charleston Jazz Academy camp, JT at the ripe age of 22 has garnered several years of teaching experiences that have included master classes, private lessons, and workshops.

($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 9pm Show) Space Travelers Union Presents: Cecyl Ruehlen

Cecyl Ruehlen (b.1984) is an intermedia artist, performer, educator and curator. While they have led a relatively nomadic life across the US, Ruehlen lives in the Sonoran Desert, morphing iterative actions, collaborative projects, objects and varying recording processes into topological contortions with an array of chimeric instruments and mercurial sound forms. Their forensic mode of composing is guided by deep listening and meteoric super-impositions that distort, abstract, decompose and explode internal and salvaged materials, shaping a practice that is as much drifting through temporary obsessions as it is devotional.

Ruehlen’s prolific and collaborative life has placed them at the nexus of underground and experimental scenes in the western United States in recent years, pouring forth countless albums, performance ventures, shifting monikers, and cultural alliances, largely through operating of a label and DIY spaces, teaching, and touring sporadically since the late ’00s.

This quartet performance, accompanied by Ryan Wheless (saxophone + FX), Kenji Ono Lancaster (drums), and Colin McIlrath (bass), features their latest construct — the cosmic füga — an imagined zither of flight, inspired by ancient vibrations while simultaneously grappling with contemporary sound worlds and electro-acoustic formations. Fü-ga comes from Latin, meaning to escape, or to activate rapid motion (fugitive | a fugue state). This entirely wooden, two-tiered, double bridged, thirteen string, stereo electrified, horizontal object explodes with the energy and complexity of a chamber group as well as the quiet flicker of a single insect singing at the edge of twilight on a late summer’s eve.

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.

($30-$40 | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and composer Kevin Hays is internationally recognized as one of the most original and compelling musicians of his generation. He makes his Century Room debut with bassist Rick Rosato and drummer Jimmy Macbride.

Kevin’s live performances are joyous and deeply expressive, blending his lyrical original compositions with exquisite arrangements spanning Milton Nascimento, The Beatles, Wayne Shorter, and Cole Porter. In March 2026, Kevin will record a live album at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York City with Thomas Morgan and Brian Blade.

Kevin’s recordings have received critical acclaim from The New York Times, DownBeat, and JazzTimes. Notable collaborations include Brad Mehldau (Modern Music, Nonesuch), as well as world tours with James Taylor, Sonny Rollins, John Scofield, Chris Potter, Roy Haynes, and many others.

“There are plenty of talented pianists… but few have Hays’ melodic charms and sense of style.” – The New Yorker ‘Best of the Year’ list

“A jolt of joy.” – The New York Times

“He’s all encompassing. Phenomenally so!” – John Scofield

“Kevin Hays is a true original. Everything he plays has a deep intelligence and swing.” – Brad Mehldau

($10-15 + Dice Fees | 10:30pm Show) After Friday night’s show, join saxophonist Eric Nakanishi along with his band for Late Night!

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) NYC based guitarist Pete Smith and bassist Dave Ambrosio come together for an intimate evening celebrating the timeless music of Antônio Carlos Jobim. A dynamic and widely traveled guitarist, Smith has performed at major international festivals, toured across more than 30 countries, and collaborated with artists ranging from Norah Jones to Donald Byrd and Michael Feinstein’s Carnegie Hall Big Band. His deep connection to Brazilian and Afro-Cuban traditions, particularly through his long-running work with Grupo Los Santos, makes him an especially compelling interpreter of Jobim’s songbook. Alongside him, Ambrosio brings over 25 years as one of New York’s most respected bassists and educators, with a career spanning collaborations with leading jazz figures and appearances in ensembles like the BMI/New York Jazz Orchestra. Together, they reimagine classic Jobim melodies with a jazz swing.

Pete Smith (guitar) Dave Ambrosio (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)

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

($20-$30 + DICE fees | 4:30pm Show ) Saxophonist, flutist, and composer John David Simon stands as a commanding and distinctive voice in today’s jazz landscape. A seasoned bandleader and internationally recognized performer, Simon brings a rare combination of fiery virtuosity, lyrical depth, and masterful swing to every stage he graces.

Over the course of his career, he has shared the spotlight with iconic artists including Ella Fitzgerald, J. J. Johnson, Jason Marsalis, Chaka Khan, T. S. Monk, and Ray Charles — a testament to his versatility and stature across generations and styles.

His formidable big band credentials include performances with the orchestras of Lionel Hampton, Illinois Jacquet, Artie Shaw, and Jimmy Dorsey, affirming his deep roots in the great orchestral jazz tradition.

Simon’s artistic legacy is further distinguished by his inclusion in The Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz by Leonard Feather and Ira Gitler. His original compositions are published in The Real Philadelphia Book (Temple University Press) and permanently archived in the Library of Congress — underscoring his lasting contribution to the art form.

This performance features Aiden Oh (piano) Adam Gay (bass) and Andrew Flores (drums)

($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 & 8:30pm Shows) Saxophonist and composer John Simon fronts the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra!

JOHN SIMON

Saxophonist, flutist, and composer John David Simon stands as a commanding and distinctive voice in today’s jazz landscape. A seasoned bandleader and internationally recognized performer, Simon brings a rare combination of fiery virtuosity, lyrical depth, and masterful swing to every stage he graces.

Over the course of his career, he has shared the spotlight with iconic artists including Ella Fitzgerald, J. J. Johnson, Jason Marsalis, Chaka Khan, T. S. Monk, and Ray Charles — a testament to his versatility and stature across generations and styles.

His formidable big band credentials include performances with the orchestras of Lionel Hampton, Illinois Jacquet, Artie Shaw, and Jimmy Dorsey, affirming his deep roots in the great orchestral jazz tradition.

Simon’s artistic legacy is further distinguished by his inclusion in The Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz by Leonard Feather and Ira Gitler. His original compositions are published in The Real Philadelphia Book (Temple University Press) and permanently archived in the Library of Congress — underscoring his lasting contribution to the art form.

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. 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!

Use code DOWNTOWN to unlock special buy one ticket and get one ticket free for the Monday night Century Jazz Orchestra!

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Comedy Fundraiser for VECINA, an organization devoted to immigrants’ humanitarian legal needs.

Featuring FITZ, GLIX, MEMBRILA & STANLEY with Special Guest Bob Girth

VECINA is a national nonprofit that supports immigrants and the advocates who stand beside them. We provide training, mentorship, and tools to attorneys and volunteers so immigrants navigating detention, deportation, or family separation are not forced to face the system alone. We believe our shared humanity transcends borders, and we work to ensure dignity and due process for all.

($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.*

($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.

($10-$15 Tickets + Dice Fees | 9pm Show) Join Grown Folks at 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.

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Hailed as “Virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” by the New York Times, Grammy-Winning Juilliard graduates and identical twin brothers Peter and Will Anderson present the life and music of the iconic American composer Irving Berlin. Songs will include “Cheek to Cheek,” “Blue Skies,” “Putin’ on the Ritz,” and “Always.” Born and raised in Washington, DC, the Andersons have headlined the Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, live on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, and can be heard on the Grammy-winning soundtrack of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire with Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks. They received a 2014 Drama Desk nomination for their off-Broadway production of “Le Jazz Hot” and won a 2018 Bistro Award.

For this concert they will celebrate the timeless genius of Irving Berlin. From the infectious swagger of Alexander’s Ragtime Band to the elegant charm of Cheek to Cheek and the bittersweet longing of How Deep Is the Ocean?, this concert journeys through Berlin’s unparalleled catalog of hits. You’ll also hear the buoyant optimism of Blue Skies and the sophisticated swing of Puttin’ On the Ritz, performed by a stellar ensemble that brings fresh energy and heartfelt storytelling to these enduring classics.

WIll & Pete Anderson (saxophones) Peter Saxe (piano) Scott Black (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Ashley Pezzotti is a rising star in the New York jazz scene, blending the elegance, rhythmic sophistication, and infectious joy of the great jazz vocalists who came before her. Pezzotti has already made her mark, touring and recording with jazz legends like Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), and icons such as Arturo Sandoval, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and piano prodigy Joey Alexander.

Born to Dominican roots, Ashley crafts original compositions in both English and Spanish, weaving a timeless blend of melodies that echo the classic jazz standards she so effortlessly interprets. Her silky smooth, rich voice and impressive artistry have also taken her to prestigious venues around the world, further solidifying her reputation as an international force in jazz.

Her unique vocal mastery has earned rave reviews, with JLCO trumpeter and arranger Marcus Printup calling her a “singer’s singer” who not only delivers classic standards and original work with ease but also effortlessly holds her own in the world of scat singing, rivaling the skills of any horn player. With a stage presence that captivates and a voice that commands attention, Ashley brings fresh, compelling interpretations to both timeless tunes and hidden gems.

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with Los Esquineros! Expect a blend of of Brazlian, Cuban and Puerto Rican rhythms mixed with jazz melodies.

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm Show) Feel the energy of Tucson’s premiere Salsa band Zona Libre as they light up the Century Room to celebrate the end of the 2026 Agave Heritage Festival! Led by bandleader Hiram Perez, Zona Libre delivers fiery grooves and irresistible rhythms from across Latin America including Mambo, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia and more with a jazz flair.

The Agave Heritage Festival is a four-day celebration in Tucson, AZ, the destination for “all things agave”. Created to explore the cultural, sustainable, and commercial significance of the agave plant and borderland culture, the festival features an impressive list of events with a strong focus on sustainability. Events include seminars, agave pit roasting, agave spirit tastings and world class culinary events conducted by industry leaders, culinary leaders and spirits professionals.

More information on the Agave Heritage Festival here: www.agaveheritagefestival.com

Presented by Ocho Vago

($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!

Use code DOWNTOWN to unlock special buy one ticket and get one ticket free for the Monday night Century Jazz Orchestra!

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).

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm Show) NYC’s Luca Benedetti Trio is thrilled to return to Tucson after their highly praised 2025 debut. Supporting their third and latest release, “Slow Down For Turtles,” the performance will showcase the trio’s groove-heavy explorations, adventurous interplay, and dynamic approach to ensemble playing.

Luca Benedetti (guitar) Tony Scherr (bass) Tonhy Mason (drums)

“When you can’t quite nail down the style of an artist that’s when it gets really interesting… Blues, California surf, psychedelia, Neil Young, Frisell—but nope, none of these. It’s Luca. Absolutely fantastic.” – Paul Bowman, The Century Room

Benedetti has been a prominent fixture in the New York City Jazz, Blues and Roots music scene since the late ’90s and has worked alongside such varied artists and groups as Ron Carter, Jim Campilongo, Steve Gadd, Chris Lightcap, Joy Askew and many more. For his work as a solo artist and a producer, he has garnered critical accolades from Relix Magazine, Guitar Player Magazine, Gitarre & Bass, and Vintage Guitar Magazine, among others.

New York-based jazz musician Tony Scherr plays acoustic and electric bass and guitar in a variety of line-ups. He played with Woody Herman while a teenager. A prolific session musician he’s worked with John Scofield, Norah Jones, Bill Frisell, Ani DiFranco, Al Di Meola, and more. He’s been a member of numerous bands such as The Lounge Lizards, Sex Mob, Jesse Harris and the Ferdinados, and Chris Brown and the Citizen Band.

New York City drummer Tony Mason has toured and recorded with John Scofield, Joan Osborne, Norah Jones, Charlie Hunter, and many others. In the studio, Tony has worked with producers Nile Rodgers, Camu Celli, Ron St. Jermaine, Matt Pierson and the legendary Russ Titleman; he has also played on many commercials and television shows.

($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 9pm Show) Space Travelers Union Presents: Tour Kickoff!

Join Space Travelers Union for a special tour kickoff performance where they’ll be debuting new music before they hit the road to Los Angeles, New Orleans, and many other American cities.

Space Travelers Union is a creative-musician collective formed in the Arizona desert through the meeting of composition, improvisation, and electronic signal. 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:

Kenji Wagner (Trumpet + Guitar)

Kenji Ono Lancaster (Drums)

Ryan Wheless (Saxophone + Banjo + Electronics)

Colin McIlrath (Bass)

Eric Nakanishi (Saxophone)

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