Phoenix's Premier LGBT & Friends Jazz Ensemble
We are delighted to introduce Mary Petrich, the new Artistic Director of Desert City Jazz. Saxophonist Mary Petrich has earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Saxophone Performance from Indiana University and a Master of Music degree in Saxophone Performance
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 &
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