Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons in Oro Valley, United States

Rooted in the rich ground of American rhythm and blues, soul and gospel and possessed of a deft storyteller's pen, he weaves vivid, detailed, often drawn-from-life tales that evoke some of our most universal human feelings: love, hope, faith, joy, heartbreak. In 2 ..

This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five li ..

Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin' Jennys have grown over the years into one of today's most beloved international folk acts. Founding membe ..

CAL goes to great lengths to reproduce the best records from the '60s and '70s live on stage, as though you were listening to the full album from start to finish. Pairing one of rock's most enduring, beloved bands with one of the most successful albums in recorded ..

The current line up is: Cameron Barclay, Daniel Belle, Michael Edwards, Nigel Huckle, Adrian Li Donni, Sebastian Maclaine, Jared Newall, Boyd Owen, Riley Sutton and Grady Swithenbank. Since The TEN Tenors was first formed in 1995, the group has performed extensively ..

THU LE (Vietnam), whose nylon string artistry stretches from classical to contemporary) was on the IGN 2022 tour. MARCO PEREIRA (Brazil), the master composer and performer, first toured with IGN in its early days and returns for his final go-round in 2024. And MINNIE ..

Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE, presents the acclaimed actor / singer / storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. "Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping," raves The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, ..

The event will showcase popular music from the American Songbook, featuring hit tunes by composers such as George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter as well as patriotic and ragtime selections. Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Music ..

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band are the pioneers of the modern New Orleans brass band movement, recognized worldwide as an unstoppable musical machine. Nathan Williams provides a direct connection to Zydeco's storied pioneers such as Clifton Chenier and Boozoo Chavis. Blu ..

If you loved the Award Winning, Oscar Nominated Film Bohemian Rhapsody, you won't want to miss this incredible re-creation of Freddie Mercury and Queen in concert - a spectacular performance by Gary Mullen and The Works in a two-hour concert! Experience Gary Mulle ..

An initial period of heady success marked by big hits and critical acclaim in the '90s. A long hiatus starting 2003 when the musicians each went their own way. And finally, a triumphant reunion in 2012 which held long enough for them to recently celebrate the band's ..

He made his first appearance at Jazz Fest performing with Bo Diddley; at six, he was leading his own brass band; and by his teenage years, he was hired by Lenny Kravitz to join the band he assembled for his Electric Church World Tour. Since 2010, he's released four c ..

infuses classics from the Great American Songbook with intricate vocal harmonies inspired by The Beach Boys, and other artists influential to the group. Their sophomore album "II" featured a Top Ten hit on the Adult Contemporary charts, a signature version of "Route ..

Salvant is an eclectic curator, unearthing rarely recorded, forgotten songs with strong narratives, interesting power dynamics, unexpected twists, and humor. She has received three consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album for "The Window", "Dreams and Dag ..

He's toured the world with artists ranging from Phil Collins to Kirk Whalum, Diane Schuur to Sergio Mendes and Dori Caymmi. His songs have been covered by Ramsey Lewis, Patti Austin, Brenda Russell and Bobby Caldwell, Lea Salonga, Flora Purim, Cheryl Bentyne, and doz ..

Music Connection is their ability to thrillingly marry the old with the new, simultaneously transporting the audience back in time, and forward. At the helm is Lizzy: a charismatic siren with a searing wit and soaring voice. But the star power doesn't stop with Lizzy ..

he deeply considers his work's place within its cultural and musical lineage. Adjuah is a player in communion with the past; his "stretch music" approach envisions jazz as a tradition to be expanded upon, one that can embrace contemporary musical languages, such as h ..

MELANIE SCHOLTZ Melanie Scholtz is a South African born, multi award winning jazz singer and composer. She started playing the piano from the age of 5 and went on to study Opera at The University of Cape Town Opera School where she graduated Cum Laude with a Perfo ..

His work brings forth traditional Dine songs once sung in Dine social circles called "spinning songs," of love, healing and courtship and captures their voice in the language of jazz and funk. Category: Live Music | Jazz ..

Sean's unique voice in jazz is steeped in southern culture, giving extended time for groove without needing to fill in the space, while also displaying a range of vocabulary far beyond his years. Sean's quartet plays his original music which has been described as hig ..

Local food trucks and artisans also line the streets to make this a fun-filled event for music lovers and families of any age. This year, TJF Artist in Residence - Ken Peplowski will be joining the University of Arizona Studio Jazz Ensemble as one of our headliner ..

Cohen is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist and dedicated music educator. He was a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition. Cohen has appeared at major international jazz festivals and at Lincoln Center's Rose Hall and Washington's ..

Alex's quartet explores the rich sounds and textures of Brazilian music mixed with jazz. The quartet is a collective group with a fresh approach to Jazz and Brazilian Music. These musicians represent a generation that looks forward without losing their tradition, mix ..

It was an explosion of Grammy's and Billboard hits including "One Note Samba", "Desafinado", and "Wave". DIEGO FIGUEREDO Grammy nominated Diego Figueiredo is considered one of the most talented guitar players in the world today. He is the winner of several imp ..

As individuals, they have toured internationally with their bands to sold-out crowds, acclaimed albums, and television appearances. Together they have teamed up to bring unequivocal saxiness to the world with their chops, dance moves, and colorful hair. As Grace and ..

This event pairs all our TJF artists together in unique ensembles throughout the day. The atmosphere will be charged with an irresistible energy, as the best jazz musicians from around the globe create a truly unique experience that can only happen within a festival. ..

Anyone who has seen him on the piano, lyrically improvising a ballad, or has had the opportunity to enjoy the diversity of his music, through his compositions from the most straight-ahead jazz, Latin jazz or classical, knows that Arturo Sandoval is a prominent musici ..

Platinum selling Southern roots and swing revival band -Over 3 million records sold -Current album Lost Songs of Doc Souchon critically acclaimed "... a spirited show that had fans on their feet and engaged... One of America's premiere party bands is fighting fi ..

Pink Martini has performed its multilingual repertoire on concert stages on six continents, crossing genres of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop. This is a holiday show unlike any you have heard. "[Pink Martini] delivers a knowing sophistication backed by sk ..

The humor, the spirit, and even the bittersweet, inspire us to a world where we live out our dreams. In that same way, much of the excitement of Jose Hernandez' Mariachi Sol de Mexico® is that all things mariachi are possible. While his family tree is rooted in fi ..

Following a path set by her role as Sylvester on the musical mega-hit TV show, Glee, a successful run as Miss Hannigan in the Broadway revival of Annie and a critically acclaimed national tour of her own cabaret show with Kate Flannery, Two Lost Souls, this album mar ..

This evening of songs and stories will feature iconic Yuletide classics such as "Winter Wonderland," "Let It Snow," and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," as well as their signature renditions of the greatest rock and roll hits of the 1960s. The popular vocal ..

Featuring tenor Vaughn Faison, bass Gabe Kunda, tenor JE McKissic, and baritone Jamall Williams, the quartet recorded stripped-down videos of them singing in a stairwell. While the white walls and stairs were non-descript to look at, the four men in ordinary street c ..

The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute Experience Formed in 2007 and hailed worldwide as, "The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute Experience." AEROMYTH has achieved a level of success and notoriety nearly unheard of in the Tribute community. Paying their dues and honing their cra ..

Emmy® winner Daniel Pemberton composed a sprawling score of boundary-pushing original music that is complimented with song contributions by Post Malone, Lil Wayne, Jaden Smith, and Nicki Minaj. The hip-hop based score results in a sonic universe that is woven through ..