Jazz on the Promenade

Friday nights are getting a little hotter with live jazz at the Scottsdale Promenade at the corner of Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in North Scottsdale.

Each concert, which only feature a Valley artist, are free to the public.  But donations are accepted to benefit Ryan’s House, a Phoenix-based shelter for children with serious diseases and their families.

Raffles for spa certificates, retail shops and restaurants at the Promenade shopping center will be given away during each performance.

Food, wine and desserts will be for sale from local merchants, Maggiano’s, Cantina Laredo and Uncorked.

What a great way to take advantage of wonderful weather, great food and drink and live music.  They’ve put together an impressive roster of local talent that the top clubs in the Valley fight over.

Here’s the schedule:

Performances are scheduled from 7-9pm.

April 30th – Raul Yanez’s Chicano Power Revival, a 26-year veteran is known for playing Latin-inspired rhythms and improvisational jazz.

May 7th – Keyboardist Armand Boatman, with special guest Margo Reed, a top draw at jazz and blues venues in Phoenix.

May 14th – The Judy Roberts Quartet, a Grammy-nominated singer and piano player, Judy Roberts performs with her band.

May 21st – Dennis Rowland, a Valley jazz music icon.

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