(No Cover | 6pm Show) Join Kenji Lancaster and his peers as they play a variety of music for Kenji’s Senior Recital!

(No Cover | 7pm-10pm) Come jam with Colin McIlrath and the Century Room House band!

($15-$25 tickets | 7pm & 8:30pm sets) Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece CRJO 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! This week features the Pima County Community College Big Band during the first set!

($15-$25 | 7pm Show) **”Tango Guitar Project”** is composed of three highly trained classical guitarists from three different countries: the project’s creator and director, **Maxi Larrea**, **Facundo Martínez** from Argentina, and **Andres Pantoja** from Chile.

The Project performs new compositions and original arrangements, showcasing a repertoire of traditional and contemporary tango pieces, including works by renowned contemporary tango composer and bandoneon player, Astor Piazzolla.

**Maximiliano Larre**a is a nationally certified classical guitarist from Rosario, Argentina. Currently, he lives in Tucson, Arizona. In Argentina, he has participated in some of the leading tango and folk music festivals. He’s toured with tango bands in Europe, North America, and East Asia.

**Andrés Pantoja** was born in Chillán, Chile, in 1981. He started his guitar studies at the age of 13 with Professor Edith Vásquez. He is currently pursuing a DMA at the University of Arizona in the United States. He has performed in the United States, Switzerland, France, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Uruguay and in the most important festivals in Chile.

**Facundo Martinez** was born in Mendoza, Argentina in 1997. He is a Teaching Assistant to Professor Thomas Patterson at the University of Arizona. During his time at the university, he has had the opportunity to attend classes taught by renowned teachers such as David Russel and Sergio Assad.

($5-$10 | 7pm & 8:30pm Sets) 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 7pm. Every other Wednesday!

($10-$15 Tickets | 7pm & 8:30pm sets) Join Naim Amor & the Cocktail Hours for a very special Tiki Thursday at the Century Room as they play a blend of jazz, tiki, lounge and exotica!

($25-$35 tickets | 7pm & 9pm sets) Join Century Room in welcoming bassist Joe Fonda and his band to the stage! Having shared the stage with such luminaries as pioneering saxophonist Anthony Braxton, Joe Fonda has brought his masterful bass playing to many venues and recording sessions world-wide.

Kenny Wessel (guitar) Sam Barfield (violin) Joe Fonda (bass) Rob Garcia (drums)

**Joe Fonda**

**Joe Fonda, a multifaceted artist, excels as a composer, bassist, recording artist, interdisciplinary performer, producer, and educator. Internationally recognized in jazz, Fonda has graced stages across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, collaborating with luminaries like Anthony Braxton, Archie Shepp, and Dave Douglas. Notably, Fonda’s tenure with the Anthony Braxton ensemble, from 1984 to 1999, marked significant contributions as both bassist and board member, including his role as President of the Tri-Centric Foundation. His compositional prowess, acknowledged through grants and commissions, is evident in his twelve solo recordings, reflecting a diverse range of influences from tap dance to Peking opera.**

(No Cover | 10:30pm Show) After Friday Night’s Show, join guitarist Matt Panayides and his band for Late Night!