James Kass
Performance Calendar
July  2008
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Friday
Nov 24
5-8pm
AJ's Val Vista
1836 S Val Vista Dr
Mesa/Gilbert
(480)507-7280
Jazz duo with pianist Dave Henning. Grab a sandwich from the deli and a seat on the patio!US60 E to Val Vista Dr (exit 184). S 1/2 mile to Baseline. NW Corner.free
 
Friday
Dec 1
5-8pm
AJ's Fine Foods, Val Vista
1836 S Val Vista Dr
Mesa/Gilbert
(480)507-7280
Jazz duo with pianist Dave Henning. The patio is warm, the food great, and the music sublime.US60 E to Val Vista Dr (exit 184). S 1/2 mile to Baseline. NW Corner.free
 
Friday
Dec 8
5-8pm
AJ's Fine Foods, Val Vista
1836 S Val Vista Dr
Mesa/Gilbert
(480)507-7280
Jazz duo with pianist Dave Henning. It may be chilly out, but the patio is warm, the food is hot and the music is cool.US60 E to Val Vista Dr (exit 184). S 1/2 mile to Baseline. NW Corner.free
 
Friday
Dec 15
5-8pm
AJ's Val Vista
1836 S Val Vista Dr
Mesa/Gilbert
(480)507-7280
Jazz duo with guest pianist. Stay warm in the patio and listen to cool jazz while you eat a hot sandiwich from the grill.US60 E to Val Vista Dr (exit 184). S 1/2 mile to Baseline. NW Corner.free
 
Friday
Dec 22
5-8pm
AJ's Val Vista
1836 S Val Vista Dr
Mesa/Gilbert
(480)507-7280
Jazz duo with guest artist. Stay warm on the cozy patio with a hot sandwich and cool jazz.US60 E to Val Vista Dr (exit 184). S 1/2 mile to Baseline. NW Corner.free
 
Sunday
Dec 31
8pm-12:30am
Anthem Country ClubNew Year's Eve with singer Monte Procopio.TBD
 
Friday
Jan 5
5-8pm
AJ's Val Vista
1836 S Val Vista Dr
Mesa/Gilbert
(480)507-7280
Clam Bake! Jazz duo with Dennis Monce and Dave Henning.US60 E to Val Vista Dr (exit 184). S 1/2 mile to Baseline. NW Corner.free
 
Friday
Jan 12
5-8pm
AJ's Val Vista
1836 S Val Vista Dr
Mesa/Gilbert
(480) 507-7280
Jazz duo with Phoenix Jazz Revival pianist Chris Stiles. Warm patio, cool jazz, great food hot off the grill. What could be better?US60 E to Val Vista Dr (exit 184). S 1/2 mile to Baseline. NW Corner.free
 
Friday
Jan 19
5-8pm
AJ's Val Vista
1836 S Val Vista Dr
Mesa/Gilbert
(480) 507-7280
Trumpeter Dennis Monce will be filling for me with pianist David Baradic. Sure to be a great jazz evening.US60 E to Val Vista Dr (exit 184). S 1/2 mile to Baseline. NW Corner.free
 
Friday
Jan 26
5-8pm
AJ's Val Vista
1836 S Val Vista Dr
Mesa/Gilbert
(480) 507-7280
Jazz duo with Phoenix Jazz Revival pianist Chris Stiles. Stay warm on the patio and enjoy cool jazz and great food.US60 E to Val Vista Dr (exit 184). S 1/2 mile to Baseline. NW Corner.free
 
Friday
Feb 2
5-8pm
AJ's Val Vista
1836 S Val Vista Dr
Mesa/Gilbert
(480) 507-7280
Chris Stiles (pno) with guest artist.US60 E to Val Vista Dr (exit 184). S 1/2 mile to Baseline. NW Corner.free
 
Saturday
Mar 10
8pm
Chandler Center for the Arts
250 N. Arizona Ave
Chandler
Debby Boone, "Reflections Of Rosemary"
Tribute to Rosemary Clooney
US60 E to Country Club Dr. S to 1 block N of Chandler Blvd.$32-44
 
Sunday
Apr 22
6-9pm
Keirland Commons, ScottsdaleThe 33nd Annual Food and Wine Taste, hosted by Boys & Girls Club of Phoenix. I will be performing with the Jay Busch Band. This is one of my favorite gigs of the year: great music, great food! Visit www.bgcmp.org or call (602) 954-8182.Northwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Greenway Parkway?
 
Friday
Jan 11
6-8pm
The Hilton, Mesa AZAJAE All-Star Educator's Big Band, under the direction of Joel Di Bartolo.N of Main St on Centennial Way in downtown Mesa.
1011 West Holmes Avenue
Mesa AZ
 
Saturday
Jan 19
6-10pm
Sassi
10455 E Pinnacle Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale AZ
480-502-9095
Frank Smith Jazz Trio with fine Italian dining.From 101 at Pima/Princess exit. North on Pima. Right on Happy Valley Road, left on Alma School. Left on Pinnacle Peak Parkway.$$$
 
Wednesday
Jan 30
8:30-11:30pm
Club Red
2155 E University Drive
Tempe AZ
480-343-5906
Pete Petersen and the Porkpie Septet (www.myspace.com/petepetersenjazz)SW Corner of 101 and University$10
 
Saturday
Feb 2
9p-12a
Stars Ballroom
2848 S Carriage Ln
Mesa AZ 85202
(602) 690-6631
Pete Petersen and the Porkpie Septet (www.myspace.com/petepetersenjazz)SE Corner of 101 and Guadalupe Rd?
 
Saturday
Feb 9
6-10pm
Sassi
10455 E Pinnacle Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale AZ
480-502-9095
Frank Smith Jazz Trio, Italian restaurant.
(www.sassi.biz)
101 to Pima. N to Happy Valley. E to Alma School. N to Pinnacle Peak Pkwy. W to Sassi.$$$
 
Saturday
Feb 16
7:00 pm
The Phoenician Resort, Grand Ballroom
Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation Honor Ball, 32nd annual black-tie gala. Information: 480.882.45096000 East Camelback Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
$$$$$
 
Friday
Feb 29
6-10pm
Sassi
10455 E Pinnacle Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale AZ
480-502-9095
Frank Smith Jazz Trio, Italian restaurant.
(www.sassi.biz)
101 to Pima. N to Happy Valley. E to Alma School. N to Pinnacle Peak Pkwy. W to Sassi.$$$
 
Saturday
Mar 1
6-10pm
Sassi
10455 E Pinnacle Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale AZ
480-502-9095
Frank Smith Jazz Trio, Italian restaurant.
(www.sassi.biz)
101 to Pima. N to Happy Valley. E to Alma School. N to Pinnacle Peak Pkwy. W to Sassi.$$$
 
Sunday
Apr 6
6-9pm
Keirland Commons, ScottsdaleThe 33nd Annual Food and Wine Taste, hosted by Boys & Girls Club of Phoenix. I will be performing with the Jay Busch Band. This is one of my favorite gigs of the year: great music, great food! Visit www.bgcmp.org or call (602) 954-8182.Northwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Greenway Parkway$$$