($45-$75 | 6:30pm, 8:30pm & 11pm Shows) Step into the glamour of Old Hollywood this New Year’s Eve at The Century Room for a dazzling evening of music, elegance, and celebration! This…
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm sets) Brice Winston & his band Outward Bound play the repertoire of jazz legends such as John Coltrane, Joe Henderson and more! Featuring Denali… Read more
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm sets) Brice Winston & his band Outward Bound play the repertoire of jazz legends such as John Coltrane, Joe Henderson and more!
Featuring Denali Hershey Kaufman (piano) Max Goldschmid (trumpet) Colin McIlrath (bass) & Arthur Vint (drums)
BRICE WINSTON
Saxophonist and composer Brice Winston is a native of Tucson, AZ, but spent 16 years developing his craft in New Orleans with countless local musicians as well as world-class figures such as Nicholas Payton, Brian Blade, and Ellis Marsalis. Brice also developed a close musical relationship with New Orleans native and 5-time Grammy Award winning trumpeter Terence Blanchard lasting over fifteen years – an association affording him the opportunity to perform all over the world with some of the greatest musicians alive including Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, Lionel Loueke and Dave Holland. Brice has recorded 7 CD’s with Blanchard including the Grammy Award winning CD, A Tale of God’s Will – A Requiem For Katrina as well as more than 15 movie scores for film director Spike Lee among others.
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm sets) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with saxophonist Ryan Wheless and his band! Ryan Wheless (sax) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Colin… Read more
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm sets) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with saxophonist Ryan Wheless and his band!
Ryan Wheless (sax)
Matt Mitchell (guitar)
Colin Mcllrath (bass)
Casey Hadland (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… 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) It’s the end of the year celebration! The University of Arizona’s Studio Jazz Ensemble and Concert Jazz Band will have end of… Read more
($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) It’s the end of the year celebration! The University of Arizona’s Studio Jazz Ensemble and Concert Jazz Band will have end of the semester concerts in the Century Room!
6:30pm: UA CONCERT JAZZ BAND
Director: Ben Canfield
8pm: UA STUDIO JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Director:- Angelo Versace
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:00pm Doors) The UA Jazz Combos perform their End of the Year Concerts at the Century Room! There are three combos this year: 6:30pm: Experiential Combo (directed… Read more
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:00pm Doors) The UA Jazz Combos perform their End of the Year Concerts at the Century Room!
There are three combos this year:
6:30pm: Experiential Combo (directed by Jason Carder)
7:30pm: Explorations Combo (directed by Arthur Vint)
8:30pm: UA Jazz Ambassadors (directed by Brice Winston)
There are seperate tickets for each band, or a preferred ticket will get you a seat for all three bands!
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Nick Coventry, Matt Mitchell, Evan Dain & Marco Rosano form the swinging Hot Club of Tucson Trio! 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 Trio! 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 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) This December, vocalist Felíz Torralba returns to the Century Room for a holiday performance that blends jazz sophistication with Latin warmth. Feliz… Read more
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) This December, vocalist Felíz Torralba returns to the Century Room for a holiday performance that blends jazz sophistication with Latin warmth. Feliz Navidad is a curated, 70-minute concert that reimagines classic Christmas songs and seasonal favorites through elegant arrangements and cinematic textures.
With her signature blend of intimacy and style, Felíz invites listeners into a space of connection and nostalgia — where bossa nova meets winter glow, and every song feels like a toast to the season.
Featuring an exceptional ensemble of Tucson’s finest musicians — Max Goldschmid (piano), Jeremy Anderson(trumpet), Matt Mitchell (guitar), Anteo Fabris (drums), and Thøger Tetens Lund (bass) — the evening promises to be a luminous celebration of live music, warmth, and timeless beauty.
A captivating jazz vocalist known for her soulful tone and refined storytelling, Felíz Torralba has become a leading voice in Tucson’s jazz scene. Her performances draw on a deep love of Latin rhythm, classic jazz, and cinematic mood, creating intimate experiences that feel both timeless and personal. Whether fronting a small ensemble or performing on a grand stage, Felíz brings elegance, authenticity, and emotional depth to every note.
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Celebrate the sparkle and sophistication of a classic Christmas as Tucson favorite Liz Cracchiolo and her swinging band bring Ella Fitzgerald’s beloved… Read more
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Celebrate the sparkle and sophistication of a classic Christmas as Tucson favorite Liz Cracchiolo and her swinging band bring Ella Fitzgerald’s beloved holiday album to life. Featuring beloved songs from the iconic holiday album, this show is a stylish tribute to the First Lady of Song. With her signature warmth, wit, and velvet vocals, Liz captures the joy, heart, and rhythm that made Ella Wishes You a Swingin’ Christmas a timeless classic.
Liz Cracchiolo (vocals) Jason Carder (trumpet) Ed Delucia (guitar) Scott Black (bass) Pete Swan (drums)
($10-$15 + Dice fees | 10:30pm Show) Stay up late with Chelsee Hicks & the Blue Dreams Trio! Featuring jazz standards & holiday classics. Chelsee Hicks (vocals) Joshua Rhoads (guitar) Brian Hicks… Read more
($10-$15 + Dice fees | 10:30pm Show) Stay up late with Chelsee Hicks & the Blue Dreams Trio! Featuring jazz standards & holiday classics.
Chelsee Hicks (vocals) Joshua Rhoads (guitar) Brian Hicks (saxophone)
($20-$30 tickets | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) Welcome back beloved NYC pianist Ted Rosenthal and his trio! They will be performing music from Rosenthal’s recent CD release “High Standards” showcasing his innovative… Read more
($20-$30 tickets | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) Welcome back beloved NYC pianist Ted Rosenthal and his trio! They will be performing music from Rosenthal’s recent CD release “High Standards” showcasing his innovative takes on Songbook and Jazz Standards.
“Rosenthal’s brilliant arrangements transform familiar tunes into a new way of hearing and experiencing them. Elegant, sophisticated, joyful, gratifying… a great listen from a truly inspired artist.” – NYC Jazz Record, September 2025
“Trio playing today doesn’t get any better than this” – All About Jazz, April 2025
Ted Rosenthal is one of the leading jazz pianist and composers of his generation. He actively tours worldwide with his trio and as a soloist. He also has performed with many jazz greats, including Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Phil Woods, Bob Brookmeyer, and James Moody.
Winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, Rosenthal has released 19 CDs as a leader, including four new CDs in 2025, featuring his distinctive arrangements of the Great American Songbook, reimaginings of classical themes and original compositions. “Rhapsody in Gershwin,” which features his arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue for jazz trio, reached No. 1 in jazz album sales on iTunes and Amazon.
($10-$15 + Dice fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with saxophonist Victor Gutierrez and his band as he hosts his Birthday Bash !! Read more
($10-$15 + Dice fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with saxophonist Victor Gutierrez and his band as he hosts his Birthday Bash !!
($20-$30 + DICE fees | 4pm doors | 4:30pm show) Guitar heavyweights Rich Hinman and Adam Levy join forces for an afternoon of soulful, roots-infused, jazz tinged instrumentals at The Century Room…. Read more
($20-$30 + DICE fees | 4pm doors | 4:30pm show) Guitar heavyweights Rich Hinman and Adam Levy join forces for an afternoon of soulful, roots-infused, jazz tinged instrumentals at The Century Room. Known for their work with artists like Sara Bareilles, Norah Jones, and Fiona Apple, both Hinman and Levy bring deep musicality and effortless groove to the stage. Their interplay is equal parts conversation and competition as they explore original tunes and reimagined classics in their signature “Rich Hinman vs. Adam Levy” format. Rounding out the band are Bailey Zick on bass and Arthur Vint on drums, two of Arizona’s finest rhythm section players.
($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!
($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Century Room holiday tradition, the Century Jazz Orchestra will be playing Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s arrangement of The Nutcracker Suite… Read more
($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Century Room holiday tradition, the Century Jazz Orchestra will be playing Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s arrangement of The Nutcracker Suite plus other Ellington classics!
THE NUTCRACKER SUITE
The original cover for the 1960 big band album, “The Nutcracker Suite,” presented three people as the authors, all with equal font size and inhabiting the same line: “Ellington. Strayhorn. Tchaikovsky.” It was as if to announce a convergence of historical import, like a world summit or long-awaited crossover comic. This was not just any old Christmas album, that commercial phenomenon of repackaging holiday hits. By adapting Tchaikovsky’s score for jazz orchestra, Ellington was poised to both widen the appeal of his band and cement his status as a genius composer.
THE CENTURY JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Inspired by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm. Expect music from the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Thad Jones/Mel Louis Jazz Orchestra, plus classics from Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and much more! An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other and is supported by the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. Come relive the magic of the big band era every Monday as the CJO keeps the music alive and thriving in the 21st Century!
( 15-25$ + 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) 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!
(SOLD OUT | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Tucson holiday tradition! Join Arthur Vint, Angelo Versace & Scott Black for a live performance of Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the… Read more
(SOLD OUT | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Tucson holiday tradition! Join Arthur Vint, Angelo Versace & Scott Black for a live performance of Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Century Room!
The classic album had a profound impact on jazz and pop culture by introducing a unique blend of jazz and Christmas music to a wider audience. Released in 1965, it helped popularize jazz among mainstream listeners and became synonymous with the holiday season. Guaraldi’s compositions, particularly “Linus and Lucy,” remain enduring classics.
This show is 16+, but children younger than 16 may be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All children 18 and under are 1/2 price!
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Tucson holiday tradition! Join Arthur Vint, Angelo Versace & Scott Black for a live performance of Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie… Read more
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Tucson holiday tradition! Join Arthur Vint, Angelo Versace & Scott Black for a live performance of Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Century Room!
The classic album had a profound impact on jazz and pop culture by introducing a unique blend of jazz and Christmas music to a wider audience. Released in 1965, it helped popularize jazz among mainstream listeners and became synonymous with the holiday season. Guaraldi’s compositions, particularly “Linus and Lucy,” remain enduring classics.
This show is 16+, but children younger than 16 may be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All children 18 and under are 1/2 price!
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Tucson holiday tradition! Join Arthur Vint, Angelo Versace & Scott Black for a live performance of Vince Guaraldi’s “A… Read more
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Tucson holiday tradition! Join Arthur Vint, Angelo Versace & Scott Black for a live performance of Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Century Room!
The classic album had a profound impact on jazz and pop culture by introducing a unique blend of jazz and Christmas music to a wider audience. Released in 1965, it helped popularize jazz among mainstream listeners and became synonymous with the holiday season. Guaraldi’s compositions, particularly “Linus and Lucy,” remain enduring classics.
This show is 16+, but children younger than 16 may be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All children 18 and under are 1/2 price!
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Tucson holiday tradition! Join Arthur Vint, Angelo Versace & Scott Black for a live performance of Vince Guaraldi’s “A… Read more
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Tucson holiday tradition! Join Arthur Vint, Angelo Versace & Scott Black for a live performance of Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Century Room!
The classic album had a profound impact on jazz and pop culture by introducing a unique blend of jazz and Christmas music to a wider audience. Released in 1965, it helped popularize jazz among mainstream listeners and became synonymous with the holiday season. Guaraldi’s compositions, particularly “Linus and Lucy,” remain enduring classics.
This show is 16+, but children younger than 16 may be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All children 18 and under are 1/2 price!
($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Century Room holiday tradition, the Century Jazz Orchestra will be playing Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s arrangement of The Nutcracker Suite… Read more
($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) A Century Room holiday tradition, the Century Jazz Orchestra will be playing Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s arrangement of The Nutcracker Suite plus other Ellington classics!
THE NUTCRACKER SUITE
The original cover for the 1960 big band album, “The Nutcracker Suite,” presented three people as the authors, all with equal font size and inhabiting the same line: “Ellington. Strayhorn. Tchaikovsky.” It was as if to announce a convergence of historical import, like a world summit or long-awaited crossover comic. This was not just any old Christmas album, that commercial phenomenon of repackaging holiday hits. By adapting Tchaikovsky’s score for jazz orchestra, Ellington was poised to both widen the appeal of his band and cement his status as a genius composer.
THE CENTURY JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Inspired by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm. Expect music from the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Thad Jones/Mel Louis Jazz Orchestra, plus classics from Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and much more! An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other and is supported by the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. Come relive the magic of the big band era every Monday as the CJO keeps the music alive and thriving in the 21st Century!
($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 Tucson’s premiere Flamenco… 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 Tucson’s premiere Flamenco Group TUCSONIQUETE!
***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)***
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm) Multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid leads our annual Jazz Jam Before Christmas! House band opens up with a short set followed by an instrumental jam. We… Read more
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm) Multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid leads our annual Jazz Jam Before Christmas! House band opens up with a short set followed by an instrumental jam. We are doing TWO SEATINGS this year, so we will turn the house after 75 minutes of music. Musicians who sit in get in free!
($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Century Room favoritre and triple threat Benny Benack III returns for a FOUR night residency! Performing Friday & Saturday with his Quintet,… Read more
($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Century Room favoritre and triple threat Benny Benack III returns for a FOUR night residency! Performing Friday & Saturday with his Quintet, sitting in on the jam session on Sunday and fronting the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra on Monday!
“A trumpeter, vocalist, writer and arranger with a swaggering soul and the chops to back up the panache.” — allaboutjazz.com
Emmy-nominated Trumpeter and Vocalist Benny Benack III (BBIII) has quickly become a leading voice in Jazz for his generation, headlining clubs and festivals around the world on the heels of his latest critically acclaimed live album “This Is The Life,” which has been garnering thousands of streams and topping the JazzWeek Radio Charts. He is the rare talent who is formidable as a fiery trumpeter — ranging from Freddie Hubbard to Louis Armstrong and everyone in between — while as a singer he delivers sly, mature, naturally expressive post-Sinatra vocal stylings.
His sophomore album “A Lot of Livin’ to Do” (2020) featured the likes of bass luminary Christian McBride, achieving viral online fame w/his vocalese rendition of “Social Call,” ft. Veronica Swift, which has been transcribed and covered by singers around the world. He has crooned his way to millions more listeners alongside groups such as the Grammy-winning “8-Bit Big Band” and YouTube sensation “Postmodern Jukebox”. His 2023 album “Third Time’s the Charm” went all the way to #2 on the charts, and featured a notable line-up of special guests such as Peter Bernstein, Bria Skonberg, Chad LB, and more.
Benny’s double-threat credentials were first apparent when he was a finalist in the 2014 Thelonius Monk Competition on trumpet, before going on to win Third Place in the 2021 Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition. His resume for both was recently bolstered by Downbeat Magazine’s Readers Poll for 2025, where he placed #1 for Rising Star Male Vocalist, and was also #8 for Rising Star Trumpet.
BBIII’s global recognition has been bolstered by his collaborations with the GRAMMY-award winning “8-Bit Big Band,” as well as touring with Postmodern Jukebox. The recent advent of live-streaming concerts has also proved a boon, both through his residency at Smalls Jazz Club, and frequent appearances at fellow superstar Emmet Cohen’s “Emmet’s Place” online series. Benny has established himself as one of the most in-demand touring artists and music educators in the Jazz world, with a seemingly unending intercontinental schedule reflecting his indefatigable love for the music, and with his smile and panache ever on display wherever he goes.
($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Century Room favoritre and triple threat Benny Benack III returns for a FOUR night residency! Performing Friday & Saturday with his Quintet,… Read more
($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Century Room favoritre and triple threat Benny Benack III returns for a FOUR night residency! Performing Friday & Saturday with his Quintet, sitting in on the jam session on Sunday and fronting the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra on Monday!
“A trumpeter, vocalist, writer and arranger with a swaggering soul and the chops to back up the panache.” — allaboutjazz.com
Emmy-nominated Trumpeter and Vocalist Benny Benack III (BBIII) has quickly become a leading voice in Jazz for his generation, headlining clubs and festivals around the world on the heels of his latest critically acclaimed live album “This Is The Life,” which has been garnering thousands of streams and topping the JazzWeek Radio Charts. He is the rare talent who is formidable as a fiery trumpeter — ranging from Freddie Hubbard to Louis Armstrong and everyone in between — while as a singer he delivers sly, mature, naturally expressive post-Sinatra vocal stylings.
His sophomore album “A Lot of Livin’ to Do” (2020) featured the likes of bass luminary Christian McBride, achieving viral online fame w/his vocalese rendition of “Social Call,” ft. Veronica Swift, which has been transcribed and covered by singers around the world. He has crooned his way to millions more listeners alongside groups such as the Grammy-winning “8-Bit Big Band” and YouTube sensation “Postmodern Jukebox”. His 2023 album “Third Time’s the Charm” went all the way to #2 on the charts, and featured a notable line-up of special guests such as Peter Bernstein, Bria Skonberg, Chad LB, and more.
Benny’s double-threat credentials were first apparent when he was a finalist in the 2014 Thelonius Monk Competition on trumpet, before going on to win Third Place in the 2021 Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition. His resume for both was recently bolstered by Downbeat Magazine’s Readers Poll for 2025, where he placed #1 for Rising Star Male Vocalist, and was also #8 for Rising Star Trumpet.
BBIII’s global recognition has been bolstered by his collaborations with the GRAMMY-award winning “8-Bit Big Band,” as well as touring with Postmodern Jukebox. The recent advent of live-streaming concerts has also proved a boon, both through his residency at Smalls Jazz Club, and frequent appearances at fellow superstar Emmet Cohen’s “Emmet’s Place” online series. Benny has established himself as one of the most in-demand touring artists and music educators in the Jazz world, with a seemingly unending intercontinental schedule reflecting his indefatigable love for the music, and with his smile and panache ever on display wherever he goes.
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Friday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with swinging drummer Calvin Simmers and his band! Read more
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Friday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with swinging drummer Calvin Simmers and his band!
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm-9:30pm) Come sit in with NYC Trumpeter & Vocalist Benny Benack III and the Century Room house band! Band opens up with a short set followed by… Read more
($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm-9:30pm) Come sit in with NYC Trumpeter & Vocalist Benny Benack III 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!
($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Century Room favoritre and triple threat Benny Benack III returns to front the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra on Monday! He’ll be singing,… Read more
($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Century Room favoritre and triple threat Benny Benack III returns to front the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra on Monday! He’ll be singing, swinging and blowing trumpet in frotn of Tucson’s premiere big band!
“A trumpeter, vocalist, writer and arranger with a swaggering soul and the chops to back up the panache.” — allaboutjazz.com
Emmy-nominated Trumpeter and Vocalist Benny Benack III (BBIII) has quickly become a leading voice in Jazz for his generation, headlining clubs and festivals around the world on the heels of his latest critically acclaimed live album “This Is The Life,” which has been garnering thousands of streams and topping the JazzWeek Radio Charts. He is the rare talent who is formidable as a fiery trumpeter — ranging from Freddie Hubbard to Louis Armstrong and everyone in between — while as a singer he delivers sly, mature, naturally expressive post-Sinatra vocal stylings.
His sophomore album “A Lot of Livin’ to Do” (2020) featured the likes of bass luminary Christian McBride, achieving viral online fame w/his vocalese rendition of “Social Call,” ft. Veronica Swift, which has been transcribed and covered by singers around the world. He has crooned his way to millions more listeners alongside groups such as the Grammy-winning “8-Bit Big Band” and YouTube sensation “Postmodern Jukebox”. His 2023 album “Third Time’s the Charm” went all the way to #2 on the charts, and featured a notable line-up of special guests such as Peter Bernstein, Bria Skonberg, Chad LB, and more.
Benny’s double-threat credentials were first apparent when he was a finalist in the 2014 Thelonius Monk Competition on trumpet, before going on to win Third Place in the 2021 Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition. His resume for both was recently bolstered by Downbeat Magazine’s Readers Poll for 2025, where he placed #1 for Rising Star Male Vocalist, and was also #8 for Rising Star Trumpet.
BBIII’s global recognition has been bolstered by his collaborations with the GRAMMY-award winning “8-Bit Big Band,” as well as touring with Postmodern Jukebox. The recent advent of live-streaming concerts has also proved a boon, both through his residency at Smalls Jazz Club, and frequent appearances at fellow superstar Emmet Cohen’s “Emmet’s Place” online series. Benny has established himself as one of the most in-demand touring artists and music educators in the Jazz world, with a seemingly unending intercontinental schedule reflecting his indefatigable love for the music, and with his smile and panache ever on display wherever he goes.
($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Ring in the New Year a night early with Katherine Byrnes as she presents a special New Year’s Eve Eve Celebration on… Read more
($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Ring in the New Year a night early with Katherine Byrnes as she presents a special New Year’s Eve Eve Celebration on Monday, December 30 at The Century Room! One of Tucson’s most beloved vocalists, Byrnes brings her signature blend of glamour, soul, and sophistication to this festive evening. Performing a sparkling set of lush melodies and dreamy textures with Ryan Alfred, Thøger Lund, Angelo Versace, and Casey Hadland, Byrnes creates the perfect atmosphere for those looking to celebrate in style—without the chaos of New Year’s Eve crowds.
Skip the madness and join us for an elegant evening of live music, cozy cocktails, and good cheer as we count down to “midnight” a day early. Whether you’re out for a date night, a gathering with friends, or just a chance to raise a glass in good company, Katherine Byrnes’ New Year’s Eve Eve show promises to close out 2025 on a high note. Dress up, drink up, and celebrate early at The Century Room!
($45-$75 | 6:30pm, 8:30pm & 11pm Shows) Step into the glamour of Old Hollywood this New Year’s Eve at The Century Room for a dazzling evening of music, elegance, and celebration! This… Read more
($45-$75 | 6:30pm, 8:30pm & 11pm Shows)
Step into the glamour of Old Hollywood this New Year’s Eve at The Century Room for a dazzling evening of music, elegance, and celebration! This year’s theme, “Songs of the Silver Screen,” features beloved Academy Award–winning songs from the 1930s through the 1960s, performed by the radiant Sarah Tolar alongside an all-star band including Brice Winston, Matt Mitchell, Angelo Versace, Scott Black, and Arthur Vint. From sweeping ballads to timeless jazz classics, the evening will transport you straight to Hollywood’s golden age with lush arrangements and captivating performances that shimmer with cinematic magic.
Walk the red carpet in your finest attire for this black-tie affair, complete with exciting surprises throughout the night as we count down to 2026 in true Century Room style. Expect champagne, glamour, and a celebration worthy of the silver screen—an unforgettable night where vintage charm meets modern sophistication. Don’t miss your chance to close out the year in spectacular fashion at The Century Room’s New Year’s Eve: Songs of the Silver Screen!
Complemetary toast provided for each seating! Come dressed in your finest to get photographed on the red carpet! Ticket prices include all taxes & fees.
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) The champagne’s flat, the glitter’s still on the floor, and your New Year’s resolutions are already optional. Enter Felíz Torralba, jazz vocalist,… Read more
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) The champagne’s flat, the glitter’s still on the floor, and your New Year’s resolutions are already optional. Enter Felíz Torralba, jazz vocalist, storyteller, and professional human-being-who-knows-how-to-handle-Thursday-morning hangovers.
January Second is a playful, cheeky, celebration of the day after New Year’s. With sly humor, sultry melodies, and a band that swings harder than your ambitions, Felíz will have you laughing at your failures, swooning at her voice, and wondering how someone can be this charming while roasting you gently.
Think of it as a cocktail party you don’t want to leave — music, jokes, and the unapologetic joy of being perfectly human. Featuring vocalist Feliz Toralba & her all star band!
($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Join us at the Century Room for a swinging night of straight-ahead jazz as vibraphonist Chuck Redd and guitarist Matt Mitchell present… Read more
($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Join us at the Century Room for a swinging night of straight-ahead jazz as vibraphonist Chuck Redd and guitarist Matt Mitchell present “Chuck Meets Matt | Bags Meets Wes,” a tribute to the classic 1962 album “Bags Meets Wes!” by Milt Jackson and Wes Montgomery. This concert celebrates the soulful dialogue and effortless groove that defined that legendary collaboration, bringing to life the bluesy sophistication and joyful interplay that made the original recording an instant classic.
Washington DC based vibraphonist Chuck Redd is no stranger to the Century Room, but this will be his first time performing with local guitar legend Matt Mitchell! Redd and Mitchell will channel the chemistry of Jackson and Montgomery while adding their own personal touch. Expect an evening of deep swing, lush ballads, and hard bop, featuring a top-notch rhythm section and timeless tunes like “S.K.J.,” “Delilah,” and “Stablemates.”
Chuck Redd (vibes) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Angelo Versace (piano) Scott Black (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)
($25-$35 tickets | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) The Century Jazz Orchestra backs up esteemed vibraphonist Chuck Redd traveling from Washington, DC! They’ll be performing charts for the Terry Gibbs Dream Band and… Read more
($25-$35 tickets | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) The Century Jazz Orchestra backs up esteemed vibraphonist Chuck Redd traveling from Washington, DC! They’ll be performing charts for the Terry Gibbs Dream Band and more. Chuck gets to perform on our 1963 Musser CENTURY vibraphone, provided courtesy of the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative.
CHUCK REDD
Chuck Redd is well known internationally as a performer on drums and vibraphone. Chuck began recording and touring the globe when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio at the age of 21. He also became a member of the Great Guitars (Barney Kessel, Byrd and Herb Ellis.) To his credit are 25 European tours and six tours of Japan, with the Barney Kessel Trio, Ken Peplowski and the Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra, Terry Gibbs and Conte Candoli. He served as Artist-In-Residence at The Smithsonian Jazz Café in Washington, DC from 2004-2008. Jazz Times praised Redd’s playing describing his vibes work as, “Exquisite! ”
The Washington Post admired his “melodic sparkle.”
For two consecutive years, Chuck was awarded “Best Vibist” in New York City’s Hot House Jazz Magazine 2015 and 2016 Fans Decision award.
Chuck’s career highlights include a concert with the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet in Africa for the Namibian Independence Celebration, a recital at the White House with the Barney Kessel Trio, four concerts at Carnegie Hall with the Mel Torme Quintet, The Great Guitars and The Charlie Byrd Trio and an appearance on The Tonight Show. In 2008, he was a featured soloist on the finale concert at The Lionel Hampton International Jazz festival with The Lionel Hampton Big Band and the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. In February 2013, Chuck performed with the Dream Band co-leading with Jeff Hamilton in a salute to vibes legend Terry Gibbs. Chuck was the 2014 honoree at The Roswell Jazz Festival and the 2013 Los Angeles Jazz Society’s Vibes Summit honoree.
CENTURY JAZZ ORCHESTRA
The Century Jazz Orchestra keeps classic big band repertoire alive, while also creating opportunities for composers to use the band as a palette for new works. An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other. The Sonora Arts & Music Initiative is proud to support the 17-piece CJO as they keep big band music alive in the 21st Century!
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm Show) Multiple award-winning jazz star from Denmark, Sinne Eeg, is captivating audiences around the world. Sinne will be performing with American pianist and arranger Josh Nelson… Read more
($25-$35 + DICE fees | 6:30pm Show) Multiple award-winning jazz star from Denmark, Sinne Eeg, is captivating audiences around the world. Sinne will be performing with American pianist and arranger Josh Nelson (Natalie Cole, Ivan Lins, Kurt Elling), with whom she regularly tours in both Denmark and USA. Concert goers are mesmerized by this swinging Danish songstress’ confident intonation, her strong rhythmic sense and her talent for phrasing and scatting, all with natural, perfect pitch and a dark, Scandinavian smoothness in her voice.
Sinne has a rare ability to empathize and she is not afraid to take chances on the stage. This can be experienced in joyful extravaganza in both her phrasing and her superior scat improvisations. Eeg is a masterful interpreter of the American Songbook as well as a highly skilled composer, evident in her beautiful compositions. Add Sinne´s legendary good mood and the complete concert experience is guaranteed.
Sinne Eeg has released 12 albums under her own name, 5 of which have been awarded a Danish Music Award for Best Vocal Release of the Year. Over the years, Sinne Eeg has received many awards and recognitions, including the Ben Webster Prize, Queen Ingrid’s Honorary Legate, Jazz Special’s “Danish Jazz Release of the Year” and “Palmares” – the French jazz critics’ award for “International Vocal Release of the Year”. In March 2025 Sinne was awarded the French Order of Knighthood “Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” which is the French state’s honor for merits in the fields of art, culture and literature.
“Sinne Eeg gave a perfect lesson in the art of jazz singing at Dizzy´s Club in New York. In the modern era, when most jazz singers draw from the pop canon simply as a matter of survival, Eeg makes no such allowances. She possesses exceptional technique power, good taste, enunciation, control, earned wisdom – and knows how to work a song for all it´s worth, sometimes holding out a final climactic note until the very end, wowing audiences with a single sustained word” – DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE
“Probably the best female jazz singer I have heard since legends such as Sarah Vaughan and Elle Fitzgerald” -MUSIC REPUBLIQUE MAGAZINE
($20-$30 + Dice fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) Blue Note recording artist Ethan Iverson returns to Tucson to perform at the Century Room! Time Out New York selected Iverson as one… Read more
($20-$30 + Dice fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) Blue Note recording artist Ethan Iverson returns to Tucson to perform at the Century Room! Time Out New York selected Iverson as one of 25 essential New York jazz icons: “Perhaps NYC’s most thoughtful and passionate student of jazz tradition—the most admirable sort of artist-scholar.”
Ethan Iverson (piano) Colin McIlrath (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)
Pianist, composer, and writer Ethan Iverson was a founding member of The Bad Plus, a game-changing collective with Reid Anderson and David King. The New York Times called TBP “Better than anyone at melding the sensibilities of post-60’s jazz and indie rock.” During his 17-year tenure, TBP performed in venues as diverse as the Village Vanguard, Carnegie Hall, and Bonnaroo; collaborated with Joshua Redman and Bill Frisell; and created a faithful arrangement of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and a radical reinvention of Ornette Coleman’s Science Fiction.
Since leaving TBP, Iverson has kept busy performing with bands led by Billy Hart and Tom Harrell, collbaertaing with Mark Morris Dance Group on the show “Pepperland”, and has released several of his own albums on ECM, Criss Cross and most recently Blue Note records. Iverson has also published articles about music in the New Yorker, NPR, The Nation, and JazzTimes and his own blog, Do The Math. He will be performing music from his two Blue Note releases, “Every Note is True” and “Technically Acceptable”.
($30-$40 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm Presentation & 8pm Concert) The Century Room is thrilled to welcome back Grammy-winning author and jazz historian Ashley Kahn to kick off our celebration of… Read more
($30-$40 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm Presentation & 8pm Concert) The Century Room is thrilled to welcome back Grammy-winning author and jazz historian Ashley Kahn to kick off our celebration of Miles Davis’s centennial! Ashley will give a 75 minute presentation on the 1958/59 Miles Davis sextet following by a performance from Morani Sanders’ sextet! Presented in conjunction with the Tucson Jazz Music Foudnation. The Tucson Jazz Music Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is sponsoring guest artist Ashley Kahn for this event.
Jazz is a tradition of individual heroes, but there are a few bands that were historic and all-star collections of talent. Miles Davis’ sextets of the late ‘50s were one of those rare, once-in-a-lifetime lineups, featuring John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Red Garland, Bill Evans, Philly Joe Jones, and others, all destined to become bandleaders and legends in their own right. Miles’ sextets recorded two of the most important of all jazz albums: Milestones and Kind of Blue: The first being Miles’ farewell to the era of bebop that his career had started in, and the second was the sound of the future, predicting the musical adventure that his career would become.
Who were these incredible sidemen, why and how did Miles choose them, and what about their music remains so fresh, modern and influential? These are the questions we will ask and answer, as we hear from Grammy-winning author Ashley Kahn, followed by the Morandi Sanders Sextet performing selections of this timeless music at The Century Room on Wednesday, January 15
(SOLD OUT | 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Following great success at some of the world’s great jazz festivals and venues with her Tentet, GRAMMY-nominated Clarinetist and composer Anat Cohen shifts her… Read more
(SOLD OUT | 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)
Following great success at some of the world’s great jazz festivals and venues with her Tentet, GRAMMY-nominated Clarinetist and composer Anat Cohen shifts her focus to an intimate group sound with her newest band, the endlessly colorful Quartetinho (pronounced “quar-te-CHIN-yo,” i.e., little quartet).
The group of New York-based international multi-instrumentalist-virtuosos are all drawn from the ranks of her aforementioned Tentet featuring bassist Tal Mashiach, pianist/accordionist Vitor Gonçalves, and vibraphonist/percussionist James Shipp. The idea of instrumental doubling to achieve a wide stylistic range comes from the larger group, and the spirit of this cross-cultural/stylistic ensemble rings true throughout their performances. They share a deep love for music in all its heterogeneity and it’s all amply represented in both recordings and the band’s own live show. The result is boundlessly melodic and lyrical, with a wide array of timbres and subtle details of orchestration.
($40-$55 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) GRAMMY Award-winning pianist and recipient of the 2026 Bell Jazz Artist Award, Sullivan Fortner returns with his trio to the Century Room… Read more
($40-$55 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) GRAMMY Award-winning pianist and recipient of the 2026 Bell Jazz Artist Award, Sullivan Fortner returns with his trio to the Century Room to perrform at the 2026 Tucson Jazz Festival!
Sullivan issued Aria (2015), Moments Preserved (2018) and Solo Game (2024) to critical acclaim, the lattermost receiving 4-star reviews in DownBeat and Telerama Magazine. His 2025 release Southern Nights features Peter Washington and Marcus Gilmore. Winner of the 2024 DownBeat Critics Poll for Rising Star Jazz Group: Sullivan Fortner Trio, the New Orleans native has worked with Wynton Marsalis, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Paul Simon, Diane Reeves, Etienne Charles and John Scofield, Ambrose Akinmusire, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Stefon Harris, Kassa Overall, Tivon Pennicott, Peter Bernstein, Nicholas Payton, Billy Hart, Gary Bartz, Chief Adjuah and Roy Hargrove. His works and insights have been featured in culture drivers from The New York Times to The Root. Further accolades include the American Pianists Association’s Cole Porter Fellowship, Leonore Annenberg Arts Fellowship, the Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists, the Shifting Foundation Grant and the Western Jazz Presenters Grant.
($30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Drummer and leader of “Boom Clap,” Jonathan Pinson is an international artist and educator who aspires to bring joy and healing to… Read more
($30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)
Drummer and leader of “Boom Clap,” Jonathan Pinson is an international artist and educator who aspires to bring joy and healing to the listener through the power of storytelling. Daring and versatile, he has made 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.
A drum student from the age of 7, Pinson holds music degrees from the Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (M.M.) and Berklee College of Music (B.A.). Pinson has performed or collaborated with Seal, Herbie Hancock, Wanye Shorter, Kamasi Washington, Braxton Cook, Gerald Clayton, Terrace Martin, Kiefer, Marquis Hill, Mark Turner, Gilad Hekselman, Moses Sumney, Christian Kuria, and Ben Williams.
Mario Castro (tenor) Andrew Renfroe (guitar) Taber Gable (piano) Kyle Miles (bass) Jonathan Pinson (drums)
($35-$50 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Celebrating 60 years of Monday nights at the Village Vangaurd! Terell Stafford is renowned in the jazz world as an educator, performer… Read more
($35-$50 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Celebrating 60 years of Monday nights at the Village Vangaurd!
Terell Stafford is renowned in the jazz world as an educator, performer and leader and has received countless award nominations and accolades. Stafford is recognized as an incredibly gifted and versatile player, he combines a deep love of melody with his own brand of spirited and adventurous lyricism. Stafford’s exceptionally expressive and well-defined musical talent allows him to dance in and around the rich trumpet tradition of his predecessors while making his own inroads.
60 YEARS OF MONDAY NIGHTS
Since 2005, Terell has been a member of the trumpet section for the legendary Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, which was founded in 1966 by Thad Jones & Mel Lewis. The year 2026 marks 60 years of Monday night big band at the Village Vanguard and Terell has prepared a program celebrating the history and ongoing legacy of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra and now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Expect music from Thad Jones, Bob Brookmeyer, Jim McNeely and more.
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!
($30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Terell Stafford is renowned in the jazz world as an educator, performer and leader and has received countless award nominations and accolades…. Read more
($30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)
Terell Stafford is renowned in the jazz world as an educator, performer and leader and has received countless award nominations and accolades. Stafford is recognized as an incredibly gifted and versatile player, he combines a deep love of melody with his own brand of spirited and adventurous lyricism. Stafford’s exceptionally expressive and well defined musical talent allows him to dance in and around the rich trumpet tradition of his predecessors while making his own inroads. He has been hailed as “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player” by piano legend McCoy Tyner.
Since the mid-1990’s, Stafford has performed with groups such as Benny Golson’s Sextet, McCoy Tyner’s Sextet, Kenny Barron Quintet, Frank Wess Quintet, Jimmy Heath Quintet and Big Band, Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Alumni Band. He has been an integral member in bands led by esteemed artists such as Cedar Walton, Sadao Watanabe, Herbie Mann, and Matt Wilson. Stafford has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Rosie O’Donnell Show, and You Bet your Life. Stafford can be heard along with Bobby Watson on the soundtrack for the feature film A Bronx Tale and in the documentary Treme: Untold Story of Black New Orleans. Stafford has performed as a guest artist with the Billy Taylor Trio on National Public Radio’s Billy Taylor’s Jazz at the Kennedy Center. He can be heard performing on over 130 albums.
Stafford is now the Director of Jazz Studies and Chair of Instrumental Studies at Temple University, founder and band leader of the Terell Stafford Quintet, Managing and Artistic Director of the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia (JOP), and plays 2nd trumpet in the legendary Vanguard Jazz Orchestra on Monday nights in New York CIty.
Terell Stafford (trumpet) Brice Winston (tenor) Angelo Versace (piano) Scott Black (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)
($30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Braxton Cook is an Emmy‑winning, Juilliard‑trained alto saxophonist, vocalist,songwriter, and producer whose dynamic sound seamlessly blends jazz, R&B, soul,funk, and hip-hop. Named… Read more
($30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)
Braxton Cook is an Emmy‑winning, Juilliard‑trained alto saxophonist, vocalist,songwriter, and producer whose dynamic sound seamlessly blends jazz, R&B, soul,funk, and hip-hop. Named a “jazz prodigy” by The Fader in 2017 and listed among Ebony’s “top five jazz artists to watch” in 2018, Cook has performed and toured with luminaries like Christian Scott, Christian McBride, Marquis Hill, Jon Batiste, Mac Miller, Rihanna, and Solange. His latest album, Not Everyone Can Go—due August 29, 2025 via Nettwerk—is a reflective, genre-blurring meditation on love, fatherhood, and the transitions that shape us. With a reputation for emotional intimacy and technical mastery, Cook continues to expand jazz’s boundaries while bringing soulful storytelling to the forefront of contemporary Black American music.
($30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Jenny Scheinman is an acclaimed violinist and composer who spent 13 years on the NYC downtown music scene, leading both her own… Read more
($30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)
Jenny Scheinman is an acclaimed violinist and composer who spent 13 years on the NYC downtown music scene, leading both her own bands, as well as working alongside artists ranging from Jason Moran to Brian Blade, Lucinda Williams to Lou Reed, among numerous others. The New York Times praised her “distinctive vision of American music, suffused with plainspoken beauty and fortified by country, gospel, and melting-pot folk, along with jazz and the blues.” Upon moving back to the Pacific
Northwest, Scheinman was reawakened to the extraordinary biodiversity of the region known as “The Lost Coast,” where she was raised, a stretch of mud-slide- and earthquake-prone coastline cut off from the main thoroughfares. This would ultimately inspire Scheinman to write All Species Parade, an epic and sprawling double album with an A-list ensemble, featuring guitarists Bill Frisell, Julian Lage and Nels Cline, pianist Carmen Staaf, bassist Tony Scherr and drummer Kenny Wollesen. Though the album does evoke a sense of pastoral wonder, it also strives to capture in Jenny’s words, “a charged relationship to nature, a feeling of being part of something bigger than ourselves, powerful, and fragile, and constantly changing. Something alive. With All Species Parade, I set out to musically reflect that experience of awe.”
Jenny Scheinman (violin) Carmen Staaf (piano) Tony Scherr (bass) Kenny Wollesen (drums)
JENNY SCHEINMAN
In addition to her extensive work in jazz and improvised music with Jason Moran, Brian Blade, Ron Miles and Allison Miller and many more, Jenny Scheinman has toured and recorded with songwriting legends such as Lucinda Williams, Bruce Cockburn, Robbie Fulks, Rodney Crowell, Lou Reed, Ani DiFranco and Joni Mitchell. She is featured on the original cast recording of Anais Mitchell’s hit musical Hadestown, and has written several feature length movie scores, including the forthcoming Avenue Of The Giants.
In March 2015 she premiered a multimedia performance at Duke University entitled Kannapolis: A Moving Portrait, which she continues to present in theaters around the country. On October 11 she will release her eleventh studio album All Species Parade as an epic double-vinyl celebration of wild biodiversity, featuring lifelong cohorts Carmen Staaf, Tony Scherr, Kenny Wollesen and the extraordinary guitarists Bill Frisell, Julian Lage and Nels Cline.
This concert is sponsored in part by Elliot and Lorraine Glicksman.
($40-$55 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Virtuoso pianist ELEW brings his electrifying Rockjazz style to Sting’s timeless catalog in ELEW Plays Sting. Fusing classical mastery, jazz improvisation, and… Read more
($40-$55 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)
Virtuoso pianist ELEW brings his electrifying Rockjazz style to Sting’s timeless catalog in ELEW Plays Sting. Fusing classical mastery, jazz improvisation, and raw energy, he transforms familiar hits into bold new creations. So compelling was his artistry that Sting invited him to open his My Songs 3.0 Tour.
ELEW (piano) Colin McIlrath (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)
ELEW
Every once in a while, an artist comes along who changes everything. Producing something completely new and meaningful, this person fills a void within the fabric of our culture—a hole we didn’t even know was there. Past generations have laid claim to this type of iconoclast—Liszt, Warhol, and Coltrane are among the artistic beacons of years gone by. Today, another joins their number—an innovator, musical revolutionary and unmatched performer: ELEW, aka Eric Robert Lewis. Fusing traditional jazz with elements of modern rock and pop, ELEW’s masterful originals and blistering re-interpretations have ignited the interest of the country’s tastemakers and those in the cultural know. But more than this, he possesses that ineffable spark that we only associate with true genius. Everything that he creates bears his singular mark—the stamp of something that we have never seen or heard, but have always wanted to feel.
($40-$55 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Inspired by Joe Farnsworth’s recent album The Big Room (Smoke Sessions Records, 2025), The Big Room Quartet channels the drummer’s vision of… Read more
($40-$55 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)
Inspired by Joe Farnsworth’s recent album The Big Room (Smoke Sessions Records, 2025), The Big Room Quartet channels the drummer’s vision of music as a spiritual space where creativity transcends boundaries. Twice Grammy-nominated and celebrated as one of the foremost drummers of his generation, Farnsworth brings both power and nuance to the ensemble. He is joined by rising saxophonist Sarah Hanahan, the inventive pianist Luther Allison, and the deeply lyrical bassist Yasushi Nakamura—each contributing a distinctive voice rooted in the jazz tradition. Together, they create a sound that honors the masters while charting new artistic territory, inviting audiences into “the big room” of sound and spirit.
Sarah Hanahan (saxophone) Luther Allison (piano) Yasushi Nakamura (bass) Joe Farnsworth (drums)
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.
