At our March 2023 concert “Drop the Needle,” we presented big band versions of memorable funk, R&B, rock, and pop hits mostly from the 1970s and 1980s. It was a sell-out and one of our most favorably received concerts ever!
Desert City Jazz presents “The Kings of Swing” on July 30

Join Desert City Jazz as we honor and celebrate The Kings of Swing – the great band leaders who made big band music famous! You’ll enjoy some of the most memorable works by Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glenn
Welcome to Desert City Jazz!

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.