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Swing Into Spring at Ravenscroft This April

Ravenscroft Concert Series

By Sponsored Content March 11, 2025

Swing into spring at Ravenscroftthis April with an outstanding lineup of musical performances! From the local talent showcased at Jazzbird Nights to the award-winning acts featured in the Ravenscroft Concert Series, there's something for everyone to enjoy this month at Ravenscroft. See below for a breakdown of the performances!





Ravenscroft Concert Series

  • Jumaane Smith (April 26 @ 7:30pm): A renowned trumpeter and vocalist for Michael Bublé brings his exceptional talent and dynamic performance for an unforgettable evening at Ravenscroft Hall.  

 

Jazzbird Nights – Live Every Friday & Select Saturdays

  • Kenji Wagner (April 4 @ 7pm): Enjoy an evening of modern jazz with a rising star in the Phoenix jazz scene brining a fresh and progressive approach to the bass.
  • Joe Garcia & Friends (April 11 @ 7pm): An exhilarating evening of Latin-inspired jazz with a powerhouse ensemble.
  • Tom Wakeling’s West by Northwest (April 25 @ 7pm): Blending jazz’s past, present, and future with adventurous, hard-swinging performances, this quartet’s performance promises to be an evening of world-class jazz.

 

Jazz for the Soul – Free Show

  • Francine Reed (April 27 @ 6pm): Enjoy local legend Reed, AKA “Queen of the blues” and Phoenix treasure at this free show! All donations received will benefit local and international humanitarian causes.

 

Special Events

  • VJC Spring Performance (April 5 @ 7pm): All three Valley Jazz Cooperative student ensembles share the stage for the VJC Spring Performance in Ravenscroft Hall featuring an appealing blend of jazz classics and newer repertoire.

 

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://theravenscroft.com. Happy to share images or answer any questions to accompany this info. Thank you!