There are many types of jazz being played out there. There's smooth jazz, Latin jazz, swing jazz, and other types, sometimes crossing over into each other and into other categories of music. According to the About Guide to Jazz, "...jazz bridges the classical and the popular, resulting in an entirely unique and diverse genre." Here are some establishments in the Phoenix area where you can go to listen to live jazz.
Where To Hear Live Jazz
98 South Wine Bar & KitchenChandler
Best described as a place to enjoy a fine meal with live jazz. Different types of jazz are played here. On Mondays the Aebi Coulson Duo, stand up bass, and keyboard plays mostly jazz standards. The Ryan Dingess Quartet (Fridays) plays a little more straight ahead jazz as well as the standards. On Saturday nights listen to Eddie Boh Paris; he brings New Orleans Jazz, Funk and R&B. 98 South Wine Bar & Kitchen is a casual fine dining establishment.
The Bistro @ Kokopelli Winery
Chandler
Best described as a place to enjoy a fine meal with a live jazz band. Kokopelli Winery is Arizona's largest and most decorated winery. It hosts American-style dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. with live jazz played in the background. On certain festival weekends, you might hear blues, Latin or steel drums.
Bobby's Restaurant and Jazz Lounge
Scottsdale
Best described as a place to enjoy a fine meal with live jazz. Bobby’s is a restaurant and entertainment venue. The fare is contemporary Italian and Mediterranean, jazzed with a few Mancuso signature dishes. Nightly entertainment features the sounds of contemporary jazz, a blending of Hollywood and Las Vegas.
BridgeKey Cafe at Harvest Groves
Phoenix
Live Jazz and Poetry, Final Fridays with Jazz, Jazz and Wine Tasting, Champagne Brunch with Jazz -- check the event calendar for food and live jazz entertainment provided by the Keyan Williams.
Glendale Gaslight Inn
Glendale
Best described as a place to enjoy coffee and live jazz. Glendale Gaslight Inn offers Legendary and Contemporary Jazz. Its "Living Room Jazz" enjoyed with fine wine and great food in a quaint environment. The Gaslight features nine individually-themed guest rooms and a lobby with a gourmet coffee cafe and fine wine bar. It's located in Historic Downtown Glendale and is a non- smoking venue. Enjoy live jazz Friday and Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Kazimierz World Wine Bar
Scottsdale
Best described as live jazz in a lounge environment. Kazimierz offers traditional/standards on Mondays & Thursdays, and 'wildcard' on Sundays. Kazimierz has a bohemian, old-world atmosphere and is smoke--free. The grazing menu is defined by Kazimierz as eclectic global. Full bar, 21 and over only, dress up or down. Entertainment charge begins at 8 p.m. on live music nights.
Yorman's Bistro
Surprise
Yorman's Bistro features live jazz with dinner, Thursday through Saturday starting at 7:30 p.m. Southern Fusion food is served here. The band features bassist Yorman Williams and his guest artist.
Do you know another place that plays live jazz on a regular basis? Tell me about it. I'll be adding more listings as the information is provided to me.
All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
