($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Armenian-American Jazz pianist and composer Armen Donelian, a native of New York, will join forces with visiting Armenian Jazz saxophonist and composer, Armen…
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Pat Metheny’s 11x Grammy-winning bassist & producer of 30 Years performs a two night residency at the Century Room! Bassist Steve Rodby joined…
($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…
($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 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…. Read more
($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).
( $15-25 + Dice fees | 6:30pm Show) Three virtuoso guitars unleashing the power of tango! TGP invites audiences to experience the power, energy, and elegance of tango, reimagined for three guitars…. Read more
( $15-25 + Dice fees | 6:30pm Show) Three virtuoso guitars unleashing the power of tango!
TGP invites audiences to experience the power, energy, and elegance of tango, reimagined for three guitars. Their unique formation—a trio of classically trained guitarists are rarely seen in the U.S. Performances feature a virtuoso interpretations of classics like “Libertango” and “La Cumparsita” with spontaneous improvisation and exhilarating arrangements that make every concert a thrilling and unforgettable experience. The Tango Guitar Project brings together three world-class classical guitarists from three countries. Led by Maxi Larrea (Argentina)—award-winning tango guitarist, composer,and author of a recently published tango guitar book—the trio also features Misael Barraza-Díaz (México), a flamenco virtuoso with ten international competition wins, and Andrés Pantoja (Chile), an acclaimed guitarist with multiple international awards and recorded albums.
($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… Read more
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Nick Coventry, Matt Mitchell, Evan Dain & Marco Rosano form the swinging Hot Club of Tucson Quartet! The group plays jazz manouche in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappeli. The band starts at 6:30pm. Every 2nd Wednesday!
Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli were pivotal figures in the development of jazz in Europe, particularly through their groundbreaking work with the Quintette du Hot Club de France in the 1930s. Reinhardt, a Belgian-born Romani guitarist, overcame a debilitating hand injury to pioneer a unique style of jazz guitar that combined virtuosic speed, expressive phrasing, and gypsy musical traditions. Grappelli, a classically trained French violinist, brought elegance and melodic sophistication to jazz improvisation, helping elevate the violin as a serious jazz instrument. Together, their collaboration fused American swing with European sensibilities, laying the foundation for what became known as “Gypsy Jazz” and influencing generations of musicians worldwide.
***”Hot Jazz Wednesdays”** take you back to the roots of jazz with music from the 1920s and ’30s. Every 2nd Wednesday is reserved for the Hot Club of Tucson, which performs French Jazz Manouche in the style of Django Reinhardt & Stéphane Grappelli. Every 4th Wednesday features Marco & The Polos performing music from New Orleans & Chicago.*
($20-$30 + DICE fees | 6:30pm Show) Armenian-American Jazz pianist and composer Armen Donelian, a native of New York, will join forces with visiting Armenian Jazz saxophonist and composer, Armen Hyusnunts for… Read more
($20-$30 + DICE fees | 6:30pm Show) Armenian-American Jazz pianist and composer Armen Donelian, a native of New York, will join forces with visiting Armenian Jazz saxophonist and composer, Armen Hyusnunts for a special duo concert in a program of works from the American Songbook, Jazz Standards, treasured Armenian Folksongs and Original Compositions by the performers.
Armen Hyusnunts (saxophone) Armen Donelian (piano)
For fifty years, pianist, composer and Fulbright Scholar ARMEN DONELIAN has distinguished himself as a performer, recording artist, producer, educator and author. In 25 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle and Far East, he has appeared as a featured solo pianist, band leader and with Jazz legends including Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker, Paquito D’Rivera, Mongo Santamaria and Billy Harper in major festivals (including the Tucson Jazz Festival), concerts and clubs. He met Armen Hyusnunts in Armenia in 1998 while performing in the Yerevan International Jazz Festival, starting a collaboration spanning several decades. Donelian was classically trained at the Westchester Conservatory of Music and received a Bachelor’s degree in music from Columbia University in 1972. His distinctive music blends diverse influences from his Armenian origin, his Classical technique and his association with some of the biggest names in Jazz.
A native of Armenia, ARMEN HYUSNUNTS received a Master’s degree in orchestral saxophone from the Komitas State Conservatory in 1993. For several years he was a member of Artashes Kartalyan’s Jazz Quartet, and in 1997 he formed the innovative ethnic jazz quintet, Time Report. A year later, he joined Arto Tunjboyajyan’s popular Armenian Navy Band. Since 1997, Hyusnunts has directed and played in the Armenian State Jazz Band. His talent in the role of conductor, bandleader, composer and arranger reached its peak in 2010 when he took leadership as its artistic director. Hyusnunts regularly appears in prominent international venues across the USA, Europe and Asia with noted artists including Armen Donelian, Vardan Ovsepyan, Hadriеn Feroud, Richard Bona and many others.
($20-$30 Tickets + Dice Fees | 9pm Show) Grown Folks presents a tribute to SMV, the short-lived but historic collaboration between Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Victor Wooten. Originally formed after a… Read more
($20-$30 Tickets + Dice Fees | 9pm Show) Grown Folks presents a tribute to SMV, the short-lived but historic collaboration between Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Victor Wooten.
Originally formed after a shared appearance at a Bass Player magazine event in New York, SMV united three distinct bass languages into one stage. Their 2008 release Thunder pushed the instrument forward as a lead voice.
For this Century Room installment, the low end takes center stage again. Featured bassists Adam Neely, Joshua Sailor, and Patrick Morris reinterpret the spirit of SMV through their own approaches to tone, groove, and improvisation.
Backed by the core Grown Folks rhythm section of Chris Peña and Troy Covington, the evening will explore selections from Thunder alongside related material that further highlights the electric bass.
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Armenian-American Jazz pianist and composer Armen Donelian, a native of New York, will join forces with visiting Armenian Jazz saxophonist and composer, Armen… Read more
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Armenian-American Jazz pianist and composer Armen Donelian, a native of New York, will join forces with visiting Armenian Jazz saxophonist and composer, Armen Hyusnunts for a special duo concert in a program of works from the American Songbook, Jazz Standards, treasured Armenian Folksongs and Original Compositions by the performers.
Armen Hyusnunts (saxophone) Armen Donelian (piano) Colin McIlrath (bass) Kenji Lancaster (drums)
For fifty years, pianist, composer and Fulbright Scholar ARMEN DONELIAN has distinguished himself as a performer, recording artist, producer, educator and author. In 25 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle and Far East, he has appeared as a featured solo pianist, band leader and with Jazz legends including Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker, Paquito D’Rivera, Mongo Santamaria and Billy Harper in major festivals (including the Tucson Jazz Festival), concerts and clubs. He met Armen Hyusnunts in Armenia in 1998 while performing in the Yerevan International Jazz Festival, starting a collaboration spanning several decades. Donelian was classically trained at the Westchester Conservatory of Music and received a Bachelor’s degree in music from Columbia University in 1972. His distinctive music blends diverse influences from his Armenian origin, his Classical technique and his association with some of the biggest names in Jazz.
A native of Armenia, ARMEN HYUSNUNTS received a Master’s degree in orchestral saxophone from the Komitas State Conservatory in 1993. For several years he was a member of Artashes Kartalyan’s Jazz Quartet, and in 1997 he formed the innovative ethnic jazz quintet, Time Report. A year later, he joined Arto Tunjboyajyan’s popular Armenian Navy Band. Since 1997, Hyusnunts has directed and played in the Armenian State Jazz Band. His talent in the role of conductor, bandleader, composer and arranger reached its peak in 2010 when he took leadership as its artistic director. Hyusnunts regularly appears in prominent international venues across the USA, Europe and Asia with noted artists including Armen Donelian, Vardan Ovsepyan, Hadriеn Feroud, Richard Bona and many others.
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm Show) After Friday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with swinging trumpeter and vocalist Cameron Davidson and his band. Read more
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm Show) After Friday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with swinging trumpeter and vocalist Cameron Davidson and his band.
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) The Women’s Jazz Collective presents “The Unseen World of Cutting-Edge Women in Jazz.” Celebrating the diverse musical landscape created by influential women from… Read more
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) The Women’s Jazz Collective presents “The Unseen World of Cutting-Edge Women in Jazz.” Celebrating the diverse musical landscape created by influential women from the early 1900’s to the present, including such jazz giants as Mary Lou Williams, Ingrid Jensen, Roxy Coss, Marianne Trudel, and Renee Rosnes.
Mary Petrich (saxophones) Deborah Weisz (trombone) Liam Connor (trumpet) Claudia Bloom (piano) Vince Theifain (bass) Janet Daniel (drums)
Saxophonist Mary Petrich enjoys a vibrant career as performer and teacher. Her deep love for creativity and improvisation has led her to explore traditional and non-traditional approaches which have developed into a very personalized style of playing and teaching music. Her education focus includes improvisation for all players and saxophone study in both jazz and classical repertoire.
Along with being the director of the Women’t Jazz Initiative at the Nash, she is founder of Nash Jazz DivAZ, a project in collaboration with The Nash, that supports youth education for girls. Mary also teaches jazz improvisation and jazz combos at Phoenix College. As a performer, Mary has been pursuing her own vision in large and small group settings. She performs with The Phoenix Symphony, The Jazz Women All-Stars, The Temptations, AZ Festival Orchestra, The Phoenix Chorale, among others. She leads her own group “OpenHand Quartet”.
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm show) After Saturday night’s show, join guitarist Matt Mitchell & his band for Late Night! Read more
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm show) After Saturday night’s show, join guitarist Matt Mitchell & his band for Late Night!
($15-$25 + DICE fees | 4:30pm Show ) A stripped-back set of 80s soul and original material led by Tucson R&B and jazz vocalist Aria Ratcliff. Featuring music associated with Aretha Franklin… Read more
($15-$25 + DICE fees | 4:30pm Show ) A stripped-back set of 80s soul and original material led by Tucson R&B and jazz vocalist Aria Ratcliff. Featuring music associated with Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan, the band reworks these songs with a tight, groove-focused approach.
Aria is joined by Gary Love (saxophone), Richard Katz (keyboard), Evan Arredondo (bass), and Joshua Carruthers (drums). Together as EKG, they move between slow-burn soul, funk-driven rhythms, and originals that sit naturally alongside the classics.
($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 thanks to the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative!
($20-$35 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Acclaimed guitarist Dave Stryker returns to front the Century Jazz Orchestra! They will be performing selections from his album with the WDR… Read more
($20-$35 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Acclaimed guitarist Dave Stryker returns to front the Century Jazz Orchestra! They will be performing selections from his album with the WDR Big Band “Blue Soul”.
Dave Stryker has carved out a distinctive voice in modern jazz, blending deep blues roots, bebop fluency, and soulful swing into a sound that is instantly recognizable. A veteran of the bands of organ legend Jack McDuff and saxophonist Stanley Turrentine, Stryker brings decades of bandstand wisdom to every performance, balancing fiery improvisation with melodic lyricism. With more than 30 albums as a leader—including acclaimed releases on SteepleChase Records and Strikezone Records—he has earned a reputation as both a prolific recording artist and a dynamic live performer. Whether fronting his organ trio or leading larger ensembles, Stryker delivers hard-swinging, groove-driven jazz that connects tradition with a contemporary edge.
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:
Kenji Lancaster (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).
($15-$25 tickets | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Thistle & Bear featuring Pineross return to the Century Room to bring you St. Paddy’s Day (RE)Imagined! Join us on a journey through Irish folk… Read more
($15-$25 tickets | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Thistle & Bear featuring Pineross return to the Century Room to bring you St. Paddy’s Day (RE)Imagined!
Join us on a journey through Irish folk music past and present intricately stitched with spoken word, live looping samples, and story. Creating an ambient drone weave that escalates into a climax of traditional jigs and reels.
With special guest Grant Beyschau of Desert Drone Tucson, and featuring spoken word tribute to the late Manchán Magan, as well as music from The Pogues, The Chieftains, The House of Guinness soundtrack, Irish fiddle master Kevin Burke, and more!
Thistle & Bear (Mariah McCammond & Anton Shekerdhiev) Pineross (Kevin Larkins)
($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 Brazlian, Cuban and Puerto Rican rhythms mixed with jazz melodies. Two sets at 6:30pm & 8pm!
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Alto saxophonists Devin Daniels and Eric Nakanishi reunite after first crossing paths at Berklee College of Music and performing together in Ralph… Read more
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Alto saxophonists Devin Daniels and Eric Nakanishi reunite after first crossing paths at Berklee College of Music and performing together in Ralph Peterson Jr.’s Gen-Next Big Band.
Daniels, an Inglewood native and central voice in Los Angeles’ creative scene, has performed with Gerald Clayton, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, John Beasley, Sam Barsh, and Jamael Dean. In 2023, Herbie Hancock invited him to perform at the Hollywood Bowl in tribute to Wayne Shorter, later bringing him on for a month-long U.S. tour. A full-scholarship graduate of Berklee, FocusYear Basel, and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Studies at UCLA, Daniels was named a 2024 Herb Alpert Foundation Make Jazz Fellow and recently released LesGo!, recorded live at Sam First.
Nakanishi, originally from Pleasant Hill, California, began playing at age nine and studied with Marcus Goodlow, Mary Fettig, and Alex Murzyn before attending Berklee. In Boston, he performed lead alto in Peterson’s Gen-Next Big Band, recording I Remember Bu: Alive Vol. 4 and Listen Up!. He later released his debut album Introducing (2020) and Breakout! Nakanishi Quartet Live at Bird & Beckett (2022), and now resides in Tucson, Arizona.
Together Again brings them back to the bandstand, reconnecting two distinct alto voices shaped by the same foundation and years of individual growth.
($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 9pm Show) Space Travelers Union Presents: Beth Goodfellow, Thøger Lund, Matt Mitchell, Ryan Wheless, Devin Daniels Space Travelers Union is a creative-musician collective formed in the… Read more
($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 9pm Show) Space Travelers Union Presents: Beth Goodfellow, Thøger Lund, Matt Mitchell, Ryan Wheless, Devin Daniels
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:
Thøger Lund (Bass + FX)
Beth Goodfellow (Drums)
Matt Mitchell (Guitar)
Ryan Wheless (Banjo + FX)
Devin Daniels (Saxophone)
+ Special Guests
This performance is presented as part of the ongoing Space Travelers Union Presents residency at the Century Room.
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Pat Metheny’s 11x Grammy-winning bassist & producer of 30 Years performs a two night residency at the Century Room! Bassist Steve Rodby joined… Read more
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Pat Metheny’s 11x Grammy-winning bassist & producer of 30 Years performs a two night residency at the Century Room!
Bassist Steve Rodby joined the Pat Metheny Group in 1981 and spent the next thirty years at Metheny’s side, touring, recording, and producing. Steve has appeared on over 20 Metheny albums and has earned multiple Grammy awards and nominations, as well as admiration from critics, magazines, and reader polls. He has prepared an amazing retrospective of music from his time with the Pat Metheny Group, featuring guitarist Bob Pelmieri, pianist Peter Saxe and drummer Arthur Vint.
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm Show) After Friday night’s show, stick around for late night with Bassist Thoger Lund and his band! Read more
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm Show) After Friday night’s show, stick around for late night with Bassist Thoger Lund and his band!
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Pat Metheny’s 11x Grammy-winning bassist & producer of 30 Years performs a two night residency at the Century Room! Bassist Steve Rodby joined… Read more
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Pat Metheny’s 11x Grammy-winning bassist & producer of 30 Years performs a two night residency at the Century Room!
Bassist Steve Rodby joined the Pat Metheny Group in 1981 and spent the next thirty years at Metheny’s side, touring, recording, and producing. Steve has appeared on over 20 Metheny albums and has earned multiple Grammy awards and nominations, as well as admiration from critics, magazines, and reader polls. He has prepared an amazing retrospective of music from his time with the Pat Metheny Group, featuring guitarist Bob Pelmieri, pianist Peter Saxe and drummer Arthur Vint.
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with virtuosic bassist Adam Neely and his trio. Featuring Matt Mitchell (guitar) and Arthur Vint (drums) Read more
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm Show) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with virtuosic bassist Adam Neely and his trio. Featuring Matt Mitchell (guitar) and Arthur Vint (drums)
($25-$35 tickets + DICE fees | 4:30pm Show) KAZOKU (Family): A Chamber Jazz Project Honoring Family, Heritage, and Continuity This project brings to life the folk compositions of Kenji Ono Lancaster’s grandmother,… Read more
($25-$35 tickets + DICE fees | 4:30pm Show) KAZOKU (Family): A Chamber Jazz Project Honoring Family, Heritage, and Continuity
This project brings to life the folk compositions of Kenji Ono Lancaster’s grandmother, Yoko Ono. These songs are rooted in peace, life, and intergenerational connection. Originally written in Japanese, these works have been carefully transcribed and reimagined for a contemporary ten-piece chamber jazz ensemble.
The music preserves the original melodies and language while expanding the harmonic and textural landscape through modern jazz orchestration inspired by the likes of Maurice Ravel, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Mei Semones. Strings, woodwinds, pedal steel, piano, upright bass, drums, vocals, and guitar create a spacious, lyrical, and deeply personal sound.
This evening at The Century Room serves a dual purpose.
First, it is a live presentation of the music as it will be recorded this May at EastWest Studios. This world-renowned studio has produced the likes of California Dreamin’ by the Mamas and the Papas, Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys, My Way by Frank Sinatra, and many more. The chance to record here is an invaluable opportunity to capture the performance at its highest fidelity and to put Tucson-based artists in a position to produce nationally competitive work.
Second, it is a fundraising event. The funds raised tonight will directly support the recording, mixing, artist compensation, and production of the album Kazoku. Your artistic patronage transforms these songs from family memory into a lasting cultural document, funding the professional stewardship of the music.
The performance will be 60-75 minutes and include a spoken narrative about Yoko Ono’s compositions.
**All contributors will receive a signed vinyl and a Kazoku T-Shirt upon completion of recording and pressing. All attendees are invited to a champagne toast during the performance.**
We have already secured $4,000 toward our goal, but we need your help to reach $15,000. Additionally, if we exceed our $15,000 goal, any surplus funds will be directed toward establishing a permanent live stream system at The Century Room to support Tucson jazz in the long term. We are grateful for your participation in bringing Kazoku to life.
($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 thanks to the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative!
($15-$25 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Join the University of Arizona’s Concert Jazz Band and the Century Jazz Orchestra for a night of Tucson’s finest big band music!… Read more
($15-$25 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Join the University of Arizona’s Concert Jazz Band and the Century Jazz Orchestra for a night of Tucson’s finest big band music!
6:30pm: UA CONCERT JAZZ BAND
8pm: CENTURY JAZZ ORCHESTRA
($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. Angelina… Read more
($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.
Angelina Ramirez- baile
Misael Barraza Díaz – guitarra
Special guest – Celia Corrales – cante
**Angelina Ramirez**
Angelina Ramirez is a flamenco movement artist and teaching artist living in Tucson, Arizona. Ramirez’s artistic work explores what it means to be a queer, latinx flamenca, practicing in a traditional Roma/gitano form of dance. As a teaching artist, she is interested in the intersections of arts and healing, focusing on work with elders of all abilities and integrated flamenco with autistic individuals. She is devoted to promoting accessibility and eradicating ableism, racism and bigotry by practicing and promoting dialogue, acceptance and community participation. In 2021 Ramirez received the Master-Apprentice Artist Award through Southwest Folklife Alliance for her dedication and commitment to Flamenco arts. She is a National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures fellow. In 2018 she received the Arizona Commission on the Arts’ Artist Research and Development Grant to support the development of her evening-length work /SER/. Ramirez is an original member of Yjastros, the American Flamenco Repertory Company and has toured with world-renowned, New York-based company Noche Flamenca. Along with teaching and performing Ramirez produces events and festivals and is currently the curator for the Traditional and Ethnic Dance Festival with the Southwest Folklife Alliance.
**Misael Barraza Diaz**
Born in Mexico, Misael is one of the most talented guitarists of his generation. While the artist holds several degrees in classical guitar performance – including a doctorate in musical arts – flamenco guitar has and always will be an intrinsic part of his musical identity. Originally self-taught, Misael went on to study in Spain with renowned flamenco guitarist and educator Oscar Herrero, where he polished his skills as a solo flamenco guitarist. Since then, however, he has become one of the prominent flamenco accompanists in the Arizona region, as his devotion to flamenco and its essence has driven his artistic growth throughout the years. As a result, the artist has performed with all of the major flamenco dance companies and artists in the area and continues to do so while developing a solo guitar career. Misael has released a flamenco guitar CD titled “Luz de Día”, to be soon followed by three more flamenco guitar projects currently being recorded and produced.
**Celia Corrales**
Celia Corrales is originally from Puerto de Santa María (Spain). She started her flamenco journey singing for Pilar Andújar, extremely prestigious flamenco master in Valencia. After moving to Texas, Celia started collaborating with A’lante Flamenco, in Austin, and has become a staple voice all around Texas.
($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… Read more
($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!
($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… Read more
($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)
($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… Read more
($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)
($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… Read more
($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.
($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… Read more
($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
($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…. Read more
($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)
($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… Read more
($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.
($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… Read more
($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… Read more
($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.
($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… Read more
($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.
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Welcome back New York based guitarist Matt Panayides and his band to the Century Room! Panayides and CR Artistic Director Arthur Vint were… Read more
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Welcome back New York based guitarist Matt Panayides and his band to the Century Room! Panayides and CR Artistic Director Arthur Vint were classmates together at William Paterson University and continue their musicial relationship into a third decade!
Matt Panayides is a highly acclaimed guitarist and composer based in New York City. Influenced by guitar legends such as Jim Hall, John Scofield, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, and Joni Mitchell, he has created a unique sound that has earned him worldwide recognition. Panayides is known for his distinctive playing style and improvisational skills, and he can often be found leading his own groups and collaborating with other musicians both in New York City and abroad.
Panayides is focused on applying concepts developed on his previous three albums to the solo and trio jazz guitar format. He is exploring the American songbook repertoire and compositions by great jazz composers, sculpting arrangements that showcase the natural acoustic sound of his hollow body guitar made by Victor Baker.
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Supremely swinging drummer Ted Bouras leads the Organauts through the music of Wes Montgomery and Johnny Griffin, playing songs from their classic 1962… Read more
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Supremely swinging drummer Ted Bouras leads the Organauts through the music of Wes Montgomery and Johnny Griffin, playing songs from their classic 1962 album “Full House” and more!
Dave Schmidt (tenor sax) Matt Mitchell (guitar) David Paonessa (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.
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.
