CATCH A RISING STAR SERIES presented by Jazz In AZ

This summer‘s “Catch A Rising Star” concerts at Kerr Cultural Center again will pair exciting young “next-generation” jazz musicians with established Valley jazz artists and mentors. The Wednesdays in June series begins on June 3rd and runs thru June 24th, and is co-presented by Jazz in AZ and the Kerr with generous support from the John Dawson and companies: The Scottsdale Plaza Resort and Remington’s Lounge.

“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!”

Veteran jazz musicians appearing on the Catch A Rising Star series are Jeff Libman Trio with Mike Kocour; Prizefighting Kangaroos Sax Quartet with Mary Peitrich, Paul Brewer, Bryon Ruth and Scott Zimmer; Adam Clark Quartet with Andy Gross; and The Mike Vax Quintet with Vax on trumpet, Tony Vacca-sax, Jack Petersen-guitar, Joel Robin-piano, Ted Sistrunk-bass and Cleve Huff-drums. Rising Star Paul Erik Melheus is also scheduled to appear on June 3 with other Rising Star groups to be announced by the first week of May.

Series Lineup:
June 3rd—Jeff Libman Trio with Mike Kocour
June 10th—Prizefighting Kangaroos Sax Quartet
June 17th—Adam Clark Quartet
June 24th—The Mike Vax Quintet

Tickets for the concerts are affordably priced at $13.00 for adults and $8.00 for students and seniors. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm. Call or visit the ASU KERR Box Office for tickets at 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ Phone # 480-596-2660, or Ticketmaster outlets.

Jazz in Arizona, Inc. is a non-profit organization of a thousand-plus members and growing. The mission of Jazz In AZ is to support the art of live jazz and to cultivate interest in jazz through your 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.