Phoenix's Premier LGBT & Friends Jazz Ensemble
Many classic Beatles songs have found their way into the jazz world. “The Fool on the Hill,” written by Paul McCartney but credited to the Lennon-McCartney partnership, works particularly well in a big band setting.
In 1968, Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66 recorded a cover version of the song that reached the top ten in the US. By the late 1970s, “The Fool on the Hill” was one of McCartney’s most widely recorded ballads. Our version features the lyrical flugelhorn of Andy Rich. Enjoy!
Desert City Jazz is a full-size, 16-piece jazz ensemble (5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums) comprised of many of the best jazz musicians in the Phoenix area’s LGBTQ and Friends community. Our director is LaShaun Tweedie.
Come hear us at our next performance! Join our email list to stay informed about when and where the band will be playing next. And like us on Facebook!
Interesting in joining the band? Great! We may need subs or replacement musicians at any time throughout the year, so please let us know of your interest.