Phoenix's Premier LGBT & Friends Jazz Ensemble
Desert City Jazz presented “Drop the Needle II” on April 14, 2024. In this sold-out, well-received show, we presented some of the best funk, R&B, rock, and pop tunes from the 70s and 80s in exciting big band arrangements. Here’s
Join Desert City Jazz on October 20 at 2:00 p.m. when we present “Desert City Jams,” an engaging collection of our members’ favorite big band tunes. You’ll hear selections from some of the greatest big band leaders, such as Thad
Desert City Jazz is a full-size, 17-piece jazz ensemble (5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, piano, bass, drums, guitar) comprised of many of the best jazz musicians in the Phoenix area’s LGBTQ and Friends community. Our director is LaShaun Tweedie.