($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 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 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 (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 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 !!

($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 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 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!