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Greg Abate Quartet | Bebop Lives!
6:30PM & 8:30PM

Greg Abate Quartet | Bebop Lives!

($20-$30 Tickets + 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… Read more

($20-$30 Tickets + 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 3rd time!

Featuring Angelo Versace (piano) Dwight Kilian (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)

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.

Late Night with Anthony Gibes Quintet
10:30PM & 11:30PM

Late Night with Anthony Gibes Quintet

($10-$15 + taxes & fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Friday night’s show, stick around for late night with trumpeter Anthony Gibes and his band! What to expect? Swinging straight ahead… Read more

($10-$15 + taxes & fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Friday night’s show, stick around for late night with trumpeter Anthony Gibes and his band! What to expect? Swinging straight ahead jazz!

The Michael Eckroth Trio feat. Brice Winston | The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter
6:30PM & 8:30PM

The Michael Eckroth Trio feat. Brice Winston | The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Piano player and friend of the room Michael Eckroth returns with his band to present a suite of Wayne Shorter’s latin tunes!… Read more

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Piano player and friend of the room Michael Eckroth returns with his band to present a suite of Wayne Shorter’s latin tunes! This time, they’ll be joined by the inimitable Brice Winston on sax!

Featuring Michael Eckroth (piano) Brice Winson (sax) Raul Reyes-Bueno (bass) Joel Mateo( drums)

MICHAEL ECKROTH

Michael Eckroth, pianist and keyboardist, is an active performer in New York and worldwide, having performed extensively with musicians such as jazzicons John Scofield, Ron McClure, Eliot Zigmund and Paul McCandless.

Equally at home in jazz and latin- American music forms, Michael received a grammy nomination for his work on the 2018 Cuban music album Orquesta Akokan, which received rave reviews on outlets such as NPR and France’s FIP. He is also a recipient of a PhD from New York University, former professor of music at Dartmouth College and a current full-time professor of music at FIU.

Late Night with JC Chiriguayo Trio
10:30PM & 11:30PM

Late Night with JC Chiriguayo Trio

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

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

Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

($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… Read more

($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!

The Century Jazz Orchestra
6:30PM & 8:00PM

The Century Jazz Orchestra

($15-$25 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece CJO performs classic big band repertoire every Monday night at the Century Room… Read more

($15-$25 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece CJO performs classic big band repertoire 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 and much more! Drummers Arthur Vint, Pete Swan, Kenji Lancaster and Fred Hayes share the drum chair, alternating each week. Advanced tickets recommended!

Rotating (drums) Scott Black (bass) Angelo Versace (piano) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Joseph Rader (bari sax) Kevin Ravellette & Simeon Roth (tenor sax) Eric Nakanishi & Jonas Heidebrecht (alto sax) Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Aidan Schofield (trombone) Morani Sanders, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jason Carder (trumpet).

AR Flamenco Presents: Carlos Menchaca

AR Flamenco Presents: Carlos Menchaca

($25-$35 + taxes and 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 special guest… Read more

($25-$35 + taxes and 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 special guest Carlos Menchaca!

***Carlos Menchaca*** began dancing at age 9, receiving extensive training in Folklórico Mexicano as well as Ballet and Flamenco at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio, TX. In 2006, Menchaca received a scholarship to study at the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts (CFA) and began to work with Yjastros: the American Flamenco Repertory Company in Albuquerque, NM.

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

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

With Jason Martinez (cajon) Olivia Rojas (cante)

Hot Jazz Wednesday with the Hot Club of Tucson
6:30PM & 8PM

Hot Jazz Wednesday with the Hot Club of Tucson

($10-$15 | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets + taxes and fees) Nick Coventry, Matt Mitchell, Evan Dain & Marco Rosano form the swinging Hot Club of Tucson Trio! The group plays jazz manouche… Read more

($10-$15 | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets + taxes and fees) Nick Coventry, Matt Mitchell, Evan Dain & Marco Rosano form the swinging Hot Club of Tucson Trio! The group plays jazz manouche in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappeli. The band starts at 6:30pm. 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, the Mysterious Babies perform music from New Orleans & Chicago. 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.*

What’s New? | Original Music by Thøger Lund

What’s New? | Original Music by Thøger Lund

($15-$25 tickets + taxes & fees | 6:30pm show) Thøger Tetens Lund is a well-established full-time bass-player on the Tucson music scene. He is known for his big, warm tone, good time… Read more

($15-$25 tickets + taxes & fees | 6:30pm show) Thøger Tetens Lund is a well-established full-time bass-player on the Tucson music scene. He is known for his big, warm tone, good time feel and melodic bass lines.

Thøger toured all over the world for almost two decades with the indie rock band Giant Sand and has played with music legends such as John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Raimundo Amador (flamenco superstar), KT Tunstall, Mark Lanegan and Madeleine Peyroux just to mention a few.

Tonight’s lineup is composed local favorites:

Jason Carder (trumpet) Angelo Versace (piano) Beth Goodfellow (drums) Thøger Lund (Bass)

Soul Jazz Lounge | Chris Peña Trio
8:30PM & 9:30PM

Soul Jazz Lounge | Chris Peña Trio

($10-$15 Tickets | 8:30pm-11pm) Join The Century Room every Thursday at 8:30pm for our Soul Jazz Lounge! Each lounge hosts a rotating cast of All-Star house bands and features our Viscount Legend… Read more

($10-$15 Tickets | 8:30pm-11pm) Join The Century Room every Thursday at 8:30pm 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.

This week features Chris Peña and his band!

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.

Rob Scheps Celebrates The Blue Note Saxophonists
6:30PM & 8:30PM

Rob Scheps Celebrates The Blue Note Saxophonists

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) Saxophonist Rob Scheps returns to the Century Room to celebrate the great saxophonists of Blue Note Records! Rob Scheps, a seasoned saxophonist… Read more

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) Saxophonist Rob Scheps returns to the Century Room to celebrate the great saxophonists of Blue Note Records!

Rob Scheps, a seasoned saxophonist known for his work with jazz legends such as Gil Evans and John Abercrombie, is set to perform a concert celebrating the great saxophonists of Blue Note Records. This tribute will honor the iconic artists who have shaped the label’s rich legacy, including Hank Mobley, Wayne Shorter, Dexter Gordon and more. Scheps, who has played with a diverse array of musicians from Aretha Franklin to Buddy Rich, brings his own distinctive voice to the saxophone, blending influences from these jazz giants with his personal style. His performance promises to be a dynamic exploration of Blue Note’s storied history, offering both homage and innovation. Audiences can look forward to an evening of classic compositions and fresh interpretations, reflecting Scheps’ deep connection to the jazz tradition and his commitment to keeping it alive for contemporary audiences

ROB SCHEPS

Oregon native Rob Scheps began playing tenor sax at age nine. After studying at the New England Conservatory, he led groups like the True Colors Big Band and Rob Scheps Core-tet. Moving to NYC in 1988, he expanded his career, playing with the Gil Evans Orchestra and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. He has worked across jazz, classical, theater, and pop music, recording over 35 albums, including his acclaimed releases “Comencio” and “Live at Smalls”. Rob Scheps often garners comparisons to Wayne Shorter and John Coltrane, but as a composer, arranger, and player, Scheps has his own sound.

Rob Scheps | Porgy & Bess at 100
6:30PM & 8:30PM

Rob Scheps | Porgy & Bess at 100

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) Saxophonist Rob Scheps performs for a 2nd night presenting the music from Porgy & Bess! Originally released in 1925 as the novel… Read more

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) Saxophonist Rob Scheps performs for a 2nd night presenting the music from Porgy & Bess! Originally released in 1925 as the novel “Porgy”, the story was faomously set to music in 1935 by George Gershwin for the Opera “Porgy & Bess.”

PORGY & BESS

Join acclaimed jazz saxophonist Rob Scheps for an evening of music celebrating two major milestones in American culture: the 100th anniversary of DuBose Heyward’s novel “Porgy” and the 90th anniversary of George Gershwin’s opera “Porgy and Bess”. This special concert pays tribute to the enduring legacy of these groundbreaking works through a dynamic jazz reinterpretation of their most iconic themes including bold new arrangements of classics like “Summertime,” “My Man’s Gone Now,” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” Don’t miss this unique tribute to two pillars of American art, brought vividly to life through the language of jazz.

ROB SCHEPS

Oregon native Rob Scheps began playing tenor sax at age nine. After studying at the New England Conservatory, he led groups like the True Colors Big Band and Rob Scheps Core-tet. Moving to NYC in 1988, he expanded his career, playing with the Gil Evans Orchestra and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. He has worked across jazz, classical, theater, and pop music, recording over 35 albums, including his acclaimed releases “Comencio” and “Live at Smalls”. Rob Scheps often garners comparisons to Wayne Shorter and John Coltrane, but as a composer, arranger, and player, Scheps has his own sound.

Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

($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… Read more

($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!

The Century Jazz Orchestra
6:30PM & 8:00PM

The Century Jazz Orchestra

($15-$25 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece CJO performs classic big band repertoire every Monday night at the Century Room… Read more

($15-$25 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece CJO performs classic big band repertoire every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 7pm. Expect music from the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Thad Jones/Mel Louis Jazz Orchestra and much more! Drummers Arthur Vint, Pete Swan, Kenji Lancaster and Fred Hayes share the drum chair, alternating each week. Advanced tickets recommended!

Rotating (drums) Scott Black (bass) Angelo Versace (piano) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Joseph Rader (bari sax) Kevin Ravellette & Simeon Roth (tenor sax) Eric Nakanishi & Jonas Heidebrecht (alto sax) Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Aidan Schofield (trombone) Morani Sanders, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jason Carder (trumpet).

Grupo Arizona feat. Dr. Edward Goodman

Grupo Arizona feat. Dr. Edward Goodman

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Grupo Arizona returns to the Century Room for an excellent summer residency! Each month features a different featured soloist. This month, the group… Read more

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Grupo Arizona returns to the Century Room for an excellent summer residency! Each month features a different featured soloist.

This month, the group is joined by Dr. Edward Goodman!

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.

Wholly Cats Swing Club ft. Chelsee Hicks

Wholly Cats Swing Club ft. Chelsee Hicks

($15-$25 + DICE fess | 6:30pm show) Welcome back the Wholly Cats Swing Club & Chelsee Hicks to the Century Room! Wholly Cats Swing Club are Tucson’s ambassadors of the Great Swing… Read more

($15-$25 + DICE fess | 6:30pm show) Welcome back the Wholly Cats Swing Club & Chelsee Hicks to the Century Room!

Wholly Cats Swing Club are Tucson’s ambassadors of the Great Swing Era, specializing in the music of the Benny Goodman. They have quickly gained a following as Tucson’s premier Swing Band and have been performing at several dance and jazz venues in the area while helping give rise to the live local dance scene.

Chelsee Hicks (vocal) Marc Rosen (clarinet & saxophone) Chris Peña (piano) Michael Grigsby (bass) Christopher Constantine (drums)

The band was formed by Marc Rosen and Tony Spear, whose mutual love of these artists sparked an idea for a dance band with multi-generational appeal. In addition to the songs of Goodman and Christian, their repertoire includes popular classic hits by Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, Louie Prima and even contemporary artists like Tom Waits and Imelda May.

Stick around afterwards for our Soul Jazz Lounge at 8:30pm.

Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap | Live Recording Night One
6:30PM & 8:30PM

Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap | Live Recording Night One

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Daring and versatile, American drummer Jonathan Pinson is making his mark across genres and generations. Whether it’s jazz legend Herbie Hancock, saxophone colossus… Read more

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Daring and versatile, American drummer Jonathan Pinson is making his mark across genres and generations. Whether it’s jazz legend Herbie Hancock, saxophone colossus Kamasi Washington, or artistic icon Seal, Pinson brings his bold and empathic musicality to every composition and scenario.

The leader of “Boom Clap,” Pinson is an international artist and educator who aspires to bring joy and healing to the listener through the power of storytelling. Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap will be doing a Live album recording in the Century Room June 6 & 7. Catch the magic and be part of history!

with

Mario Castro – Tenor

Kyle Miles – Bass

Andrew Renfroe – Guitar

Taber Gable – Piano

Jonathan Pinson – Drums

Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap | Live Recording Night Two
6:30PM & 8:30PM

Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap | Live Recording Night Two

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Daring and versatile, American drummer Jonathan Pinson is making his mark across genres and generations. Whether it’s jazz legend Herbie Hancock, saxophone colossus… Read more

($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Daring and versatile, American drummer Jonathan Pinson is making his mark across genres and generations. Whether it’s jazz legend Herbie Hancock, saxophone colossus Kamasi Washington, or artistic icon Seal, Pinson brings his bold and empathic musicality to every composition and scenario.

The leader of “Boom Clap,” Pinson is an international artist and educator who aspires to bring joy and healing to the listener through the power of storytelling. Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap will be doing a Live album recording in the Century Room June 6 & 7. Catch the magic here and be part of history!

with

Mario Castro – Tenor

Kyle Miles – Bass

Andrew Renfroe – Guitar

Taber Gable – Piano

Jonathan Pinson – Drums

Fruit Cocktail Lounge: PRIDE EDITION!

Fruit Cocktail Lounge: PRIDE EDITION!

($15 tickets | 3pm doors) Kick off Pride month at Fruit Cocktail Lounge on Sunday June 8! Join your friends, family and community at Tucson’s premiere LGBTQIA+ jazz cocktail party for a… Read more

($15 tickets | 3pm doors) Kick off Pride month at Fruit Cocktail Lounge on Sunday June 8!

Join your friends, family and community at Tucson’s premiere LGBTQIA+ jazz cocktail party for a special Pride edition featuring unforgettable performances by host Tyler Wright, Dennis Tamblyn and Prizm from Desert Voices chorus along with the Fruit Cocktail Combo led by our fabulous friend, Khris Dodge! Enjoy downtown Tucson’s only jazz club for a delightful afternoon with stellar entertainment, signature craft cocktails, delectable small plates and fabulous fellowship.

There’s limited capacity at the Century Room – we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance at Hotel Congress’s front desk or online (service fees may apply). Tickets will also be available at the door until we run out!

Come get a little fruity at Fruit Cocktail Lounge! 3-6pm, 21+

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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

($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… Read more

($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!

The Century Jazz Orchestra SWING DANCE in the Club!
6:30PM & 8:00PM

The Century Jazz Orchestra SWING DANCE in the Club!

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece CJO performs classic big band repertoire every Monday night in the Century Room…. Read more

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece CJO performs classic big band repertoire every Monday night in the Century Room. This week we will play a special set for dancers in the Club Congress!

Based on the overwhelming success of the International Jazz Day Celebration on the Hotel Congress Plaza, the CJO will host a SWING DANCE on Monday June 9 with dance instructor Rodrigo Romero of the Tucson Swing Cats. Dance lessons starts at 6pm followed by two sets of LIVE swing music performed by the Century Jazz Orchestra at 6:30pm & 8pm. Come learn some Lindy Hop moves and then participate in the social dance!

Ticket price include the swing dance lesson at 6pm. There will be limited number of chairs for General Admission, but you can guarantee a seat with Preferred Seating at our two top tables! Don’t plan on sitting much because we’ll have you dancing in no time…

Thank you to the AZ Swing Cats for providing the dance floor. Discounted GA student tickets available at the door with valid ID.

THIS EVENT IS IN THE CLUB CONGRESS (The CJO will return to the Century Room next week…)

Arthur Vint (drums) Scott Black (bass) Angelo Versace (piano) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Morani Sanders, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jibrael Alsooz (trumpet) Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Aidan Schofield (trombone) Simeon Roth & Joseph Rader (alto sax) Kevin Ravellette & Simeon Roth (tenor sax) Tim Buechler (bari sax) Arthur Vint (drums) Scott Black (bass) Angelo Versace (piano) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Joseph Rader (bari sax) Kevin Ravellette & Simeon Roth (tenor sax) Eric Nakanishi & Jonas Heidebrecht (alto sax) Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Aidan Schofield (trombone) Morani Sanders, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jason Carder (trumpet).

Bill Cunliffe Trio
6:30PM & 8:30PM

Bill Cunliffe Trio

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Grammy Award-winning arranger, composer, pianist and bandleader Bill Cunliffe returns to the Century Room! This time, he will be joined by Colin… Read more

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Grammy Award-winning arranger, composer, pianist and bandleader Bill Cunliffe returns to the Century Room! This time, he will be joined by Colin McIlrath (bass) and Arthur Vint (drums).

BILL CUNLIFFE

Jazz pianist, composer and Grammy Award-winning arranger Bill Cunliffe is known for his innovative and swinging recordings and compositions. Bill began his career as pianist and arranger with the Buddy Rich Big Band and worked with Frank Sinatra, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Benny Golson and James Moody. He has since established himself as a solo artist and bandleader, with more than a dozen albums under his name.

Bill currently plays with his trio; his big band; his Latin band, Imaginación; and his classical-jazz ensemble, Trimotif. He performs in the U.S. and around the world as a leader and sideman as well as a soloist with symphony orchestras.

Bianchi, Gibson, Mitchell, Vint
6:30PM & 8:30PM

Bianchi, Gibson, Mitchell, Vint

($20-$30 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) NYC organist Pat Bianchi, Nash Education Director Clark Gibson, esteemed guitarist Matt Mitchell and Century Room Artistic Director and drummer Arthur Vint form… Read more

($20-$30 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) NYC organist Pat Bianchi, Nash Education Director Clark Gibson, esteemed guitarist Matt Mitchell and Century Room Artistic Director and drummer Arthur Vint form a super group for one very special night in the Century Room!

PAT BIANCHI

Pat Bianchi has never been afraid to take the concepts of “Jazz Organ” into new directions. His playing draws from a wide range of musical influences including organists Dr. Lonnie Smith and Joey DeFrancesco (both who mentored Bianchi in his early years) but also encompasses other instrumentalists and approaches that stretch beyond the Hammond B-3 world. The result is a unique and creative voice of the organ that acknowledges the tradition while looking forward at the same moment.

CLARK GIBSON

Clark Gibson is a jazz saxophonist, composer and the Director of Education at The Nash in Phoenix, AZ. He is a highly sought after adjudicator and clinician throughout the country. His forward-thinking music is strongly rooted in the traditions of jazz musicians of the 20th century, the history of Western classical music, his own life experiences, as well as musical traditions from cultures across the globe.

MATT MITCHELL

A graduate of the University of Arizona’s classical guitar program in the ’90s, Matt has gone on to become the top call jazz guitarist in the Southwest. Playing everything from country to modern jazz, Matt co-leads the Hot Club of Tucson, which is dedicated to the music of Django Reinhardt. Matt is a mainstay on the Century Room scene, regularly perfroming in our Thursday night organ trio, Monday night Jazz Orchestra and with many other ensembles.

ARTHUR VINT

Drummer, composer, educator and general musical impresario Arthur Vint has been described as a ‘musical chameleon’ as he is able to shape-shift to meet the needs of any style of music and always does so with the right colors for the job. Equally adept at playing modern jazz, early jazz, big band, salsa, country, pop or rock, his drumming style is based around a strong sense of time and arrangement, leading the band from behind with creative grooves and textures.

Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

($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… Read more

($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!

Aaron Szabo | Los Esquineros

Aaron Szabo | Los Esquineros

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Drummer & percussionist Aaron Szabo (Zona Libre, TLJN, et al) brings us “Los Esquineros”, a Latin jazz project co-led with pianist Amilicar Guevara…. Read more

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) 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 Cuban and Puerto Rican rhythms mixed with jazz and Brazilian melodies. Two sets at 6:30pm & 8pm!

Dave Stryker Quartet: Messin’ With Mr. T
6:30PM & 8:30PM

Dave Stryker Quartet: Messin’ With Mr. T

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) With 35 albums under his own name, NYC guitarist Dave Stryker has built a formidable career both as a leader and collaborator… Read more

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) With 35 albums under his own name, NYC guitarist Dave Stryker has built a formidable career both as a leader and collaborator with legendary jazz artists like Stanley Turrentine and Jack McDuff. He returns to the Century Room for the 4th time!

“Messin’ with Mr. T” is the name of his 2015 album, which was inspired by his tenure in Turrentine’s band. He revisits the music of Stanley Turrentine backed up by saxophonist Kevin Ravellette, organist Chris Peña, and drummer Arthur Vint.

Feliz Torralba Sings Ella On Congress
6:30PM & 8:30PM

Feliz Torralba Sings Ella On Congress

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Century Room welcomes back vocalist Felíz Torralba as she sings Ella on Congress with an all star band featuring Chelsee Hicks! Vocalist… Read more

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Century Room welcomes back vocalist Felíz Torralba as she sings Ella on Congress with an all star band featuring Chelsee Hicks!

Vocalist Felíz Torralba has a background in musical theatre and has in adult life found a deep love for jazz. She performs at the Century Room regulary at the Sunday night jam session and sold out her last featured concert here. For this show she tackles the First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald!

Featuring Kevin Ravellette (sax) Jeremy Anderson (trumpet) Thoger Lund (bass) Greg Ashbaugh (drums) with Chelsee Hicks (vocals)

Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

($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… Read more

($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!

Hot Jazz Wednesday with Marco & The Polos
6:30PM & 8PM

Hot Jazz Wednesday with Marco & The Polos

($10-$15 + taxes & 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… Read more

($10-$15 + taxes & 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.

The Redhouse Family Jazz Band
6:30PM & 8:30PM

The Redhouse Family Jazz Band

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) The Redhouse Family Jazz Band makes their Century Room debut and their first public performance in over 20 years! The Redhouse Family… Read more

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) The Redhouse Family Jazz Band makes their Century Room debut and their first public performance in over 20 years! The Redhouse Family is known as Arizona’s Native American first family of jazz. Their music is influenced by Latin, fusion, and contemporary jazz, as well as R&B, funk, folk, and traditional Native American sounds and spirituality. Members of the band have been nominated for Grammy awards and have received Native American Music Awards.

Larry Redhouse (piano) Lenny Redhouse (drums) Mary Redhouse (bass, vocals) Tony Redhouse (congas, percussion) Duane Reilley (tenor sax, flute)

Grupo Arizona feat. Kevin Ravellette
8PM & 6:30PM

Grupo Arizona feat. Kevin Ravellette

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Grupo Arizona returns to the Century Room for an excellent summer residency! Each month features a different featured soloist. This month, the group… Read more

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Grupo Arizona returns to the Century Room for an excellent summer residency! Each month features a different featured soloist.

This month, the group is joined by Kevin Ravellette!

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.

Grupo Arizona feat. Autumn Dominguez
8PM & 6:30PM

Grupo Arizona feat. Autumn Dominguez

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Grupo Arizona returns to the Century Room for an excellent summer residency! Each month features a different featured soloist. This month, the group… Read more

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Grupo Arizona returns to the Century Room for an excellent summer residency! Each month features a different featured soloist.

This month, the group is joined by Autumn Dominguez!

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.

THE Century Room

A borderlands jazz club & mezcal lounge

Since opening in 2022, the Century Room has quickly become one of the premier jazz clubs in the country. Featuring a beautiful acoustically engineered stage, elegant ambience and décor, an extensive mezcal and agave spirit list, a robust craft cocktail program, and tasty snacks, the Century Room offers guests an escape into another time and place, somewhere between New York, New Orleans, and the Old West. The stage features a state-of-the-art sound system and backline, anchored by a Yamaha S5X piano and Viscount Legend Soul Organ, courtesy of the Tucson Jazz Music Foundation. World-class performers grace the stage nightly, traveling from jazz Meccas like New York City, Los Angeles and New Orleans to play the Century Room. 

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