Jazz for the Soul/The Russell Schmidt Quintet
Sun, Feb 26
|JAZZBIRD @ RAVENSCROFT
Welcome The Russell Schmidt Quintet to the JAZZBIRD stage to perform a wide-ranging program featuring jazz classics, songbook standards, and original compositions.
Time & Location
Feb 26, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST
JAZZBIRD @ RAVENSCROFT, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
About the Event
Welcome The Russell Schmidt Quintet to the JAZZBIRD stage to perform a wide-ranging program featuring jazz classics, songbook standards, and original compositions. This group includes Paul Brewer-saxophone, Mary Petrich-saxophone, Russell Schmidt-piano, Vincent Thiefain-bass, and Ryan Anthony-drums.
Paul Brewer Paul enjoys playing all saxophones in all styles and has become one of the most in-demand freelance saxophonists in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. He has had the opportunity to perform with artists/bands like Frankie Valli, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Idina Menzel, Gunhild Carling Diana Ross, The Phoenix Symphony, Michael Buble', David Foster and Doc Severinsen in addition to playing with Broadway touring shows. Currently Mr. Brewer is the Director of Jazz Studies at Mesa Community College, his alma mater, where he enjoys coordinating the jazz program in addition to teaching concert band and music history classes.
Mary Petrich is a performer, educator, recording artist - From a foundation in classical music,…