Teen-age musicians from across the Phoenix metropolitan area are being featured with local pros for the annual “Catch A Rising Star" summer concert series presented by Jazz in Arizona.
The series pairs up-and-comers with established Valley jazz artists performing at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-596-2660. The concerts are co-presented by Jazz in AZ and Kerr with support from the Scottsdale Arts Council.
The series includes: June 11, Danielle Cooke Trio, Mike Kocour Trio; June 18, Jacob Sieckman Quartet, Dan Delaney-Chris Stewart Quartet; June 25, Vince Kaufman Group, Dave Schmidt Quartet; July 2, Jordan Tompkins Quartet, Armand Boatman's Bebop Revolution; July 9, Paul Eirik Melhus Quartet, Lucas Pino Quintet. The first concert on June 4 presented Pietsch-Fuzz Septet and Barb Catlin Quartet. Admission is $12.50 for adults and $7.50 for students and seniors.
“Audiences love these energy-charged performances," said Stan Rader, president of Jazz in AZ. “They bring out the best in emerging artists and challenge their veteran counterparts for audience response. The 'Catch A Rising Star' series is a great opportunity to get acquainted with some of our finest local jazz artists and to support young up-and-coming players."
Jazz in Arizona Inc. is a 31-year-old non-profit organization with the mission to support the art of live jazz and to cultivate interest in jazz through youth education, scholarship opportunities and community outreach. Benefits of membership include discounts on the Kerr jazz series, free or discounted admission to monthly live-jazz parties, and a newsletter with comprehensive listings of jazz events and venues. For more information about Jazz in AZ, go to the website below or call 480-994-0807.
For more information contact All About Jazz.
