Tucson, AZ---Tucson’s only jazz club The Century Room presents a diverse lineup of jazz, soul, Brazilian music, and contemporary sounds throughout September, featuring acclaimed touring artists alongside some of Tucson’s finest musicians. Highlights include NYC vocalists Naama on September 4 and Richard Cortez on September 5 and 7, Scandinavian vocalist Ari Alexander with the Cecil Alexander Quartet on September 10, Australian guitarist Tim Jago on September 11, drummer Red Bouras and the OrganNauts on September 12, Sarah Tolar and Jason Carder on September 18, Samba de Sonora on September 19, Italian vocalist Mafalda Minnozzi with Paul Ricci on September 25 and Chicago trumpeter Markus Rutz on September 26. Late Night programming on Fridays and Saturdays has no cover at the bar and $2 off house cocktails after 10pm! For tickets and additional information visit https://hotelcongress.com/venues/centuryroom/
SEPTEMBER SHOWS
Wednesday, September 2
Grupo Arizona | 6:30 & 8:00 PM
Grupo Arizona returns to The Century Room with its dynamic blend of classical and jazz fusion, bringing an energetic and genre-crossing performance to the stage.
Thursday, September 3
Duane Reiley Quartet | Ballads & Beyond | 6:30 PM
Celebrated woodwind specialist Duane Reiley leads an evening celebrating beautiful ballads by Jimmy Van Heusen, Sidney Bechet, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mercer, and Duke Ellington. With more than 40 years of professional experience, Reiley has performed with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Gene Krupa Orchestra, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, and numerous other acclaimed artists.
Soul Jazz Lounge with Chris Peña | 8:30 PM
Friday, September 4
Naama Sings Songs From The Road | 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
New York vocalist Naama brings her elegant sound and expressive storytelling to The Century Room in a performance featuring music from her new album Songs From The Road. Inspired by the inner world of traveling, the album explores anticipation, excitement, and the quieter emotions that emerge along the way. Naama is joined by Angelo Versace, Scott Black, and Arthur Vint.
Late Night with Chris Molinari | 10:30 PM
Saturday, September 5
Sinatra with Style: Hits and Rare Gems by Richard Cortez | 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Acclaimed jazz vocalist Richard Cortez brings the timeless music of Frank Sinatra to The Century Room with an all-star band featuring Chris Peña, Thøger Lund, and Arthur Vint. The performance combines beloved Sinatra classics with rare selections from his early years with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, celebrating the elegance, swing, and emotional depth of the Great American Songbook.
Late Night | John Welsh plays Monk, Coltrane, Strayhorn, Waldron, Rollins | 10:30 PM
Sunday, September 6
Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid | 6:30 PM
Monday, September 7
Richard Cortez & The Century Jazz Orchestra | 6:30 & 8:00 PM
Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs classic big band repertoire every Monday night at the Century Room. Tonight features very special guest Richard Cortez as he sings through the Great American Songbook!
Wednesday, September 9
The Hot Club of Tucson | Hot Jazz Wednesday | 6:30 & 8:00 PM
Thursday, September 10
The Ari and Cecil Alexander Quartet | 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Ari and Cecil Alexander bring their decade-long musical collaboration to The Century Room for their Tucson debut. Their music combines Scandinavian sensitivity with the American jazz tradition, featuring intimate, dynamic arrangements and selections from their new album Kaleidoscope.
Friday, September 11
Tim Jago Quartet | Remembering Sonny | 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Australian guitarist and composer Tim Jago leads an exceptional quartet in a celebration of the music of jazz legend Sonny Rollins. The program features beloved standards and iconic originals, while Jago’s international career includes performances with artists such as Terence Blanchard, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Chick Corea, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Bobby McFerrin, and Danilo Pérez.
Late Night with Thøger Lund | 10:30 PM
Saturday, September 12
Ted Bouras & The OrganNauts | Organ Jazz | 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
The OrganNauts return to The Century Room with classic jazz standards reimagined for organ quartet. Led by Prescott-based drummer and bandleader Ted Bouras, the group features Brice Winston, Matt Mitchell, and Chris Peña in a soulful celebration of organ-driven jazz.
Late Night with Trey Bryant | 10:30 PM
Sunday, September 13
Nia Elise Sings Anita Baker | 4:30 PM
After a sold-out performance last year, Nia Elise returns with another live tribute celebrating the timeless music of R&B/soul legend Anita Baker. An eight-time Grammy winner and one of the defining voices of the quiet storm era, Baker rose to fame in the 1980s with her rich contralto and jazz-inflected phrasing on classics like “Sweet Love,” “Giving You the Best That I Got,” and “Caught Up in the Rapture.” Her lush, sophisticated sound helped shape a generation of R&B and continues to influence soul singers today.
Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid | 6:30 PM
Monday, September 14
The Century Jazz Orchestra | 6:30 & 8:00 PM
Century Room Jazz Orchestra
Wednesday, September 16
Hot Jazz Wednesday with Marco & The Polos | 6:30 & 8:00 PM
Thursday, September 17
Desert Drone | Devin Gray / Daniel Rossi’s Mess / Ace Hardware | 6:30 PM
An evening of drummer-led experimental music featuring Devin Gray from Berlin, Daniel Rossi’s Mess from New York City, and Tucson’s Ace Hardware. The program brings together adventurous percussionists and composers exploring the outer reaches of contemporary jazz and improvisation.
Friday, September 18
Sarah & Jason Play Sarah & Clifford | 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Vocalist Sarah Tolar and trumpet virtuoso Jason Carder team up to perform the celebrated 1955 recording by Sarah Vaughan and Clifford Brown, a Grammy Hall of Fame album renowned for its extraordinary chemistry and artistry. They are joined by Angelo Versace, Scott Black, and Arthur Vint for a fresh interpretation of this landmark jazz repertoire.
Sarah and Jason
Late Night with JC Chiriguayo | 10:30 PM
Saturday, September 19
Samba de Sonora featuring Nossa Bossa Nova | 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Two of Tucson’s Latin jazz powerhouses join forces for one special evening of Brazilian rhythms and melodies. Led by vibraphonist Homero Cerón, Samba de Sonora joins forces with Nossa Bossa Nova, featuring vocalist Theresa Levy, bassist Mike Levy, and percussionists Danny Brito and Aaron Szabo.
Late Night with Casey Hadland | 10:30 PM
Sunday, September 20
Gabriel Ayala Jazzmenco Matinee | 4:30 PM
Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid | 6:30 PM
Monday, September 21
The Century Jazz Orchestra | 6:30 & 8:00 PM
Wednesday, September 23
The Hot Club of Tucson | Hot Jazz Wednesday | 6:30 & 8:00 PM
Thursday, September 24
Soul Jazz Lounge | Doc Holladay & SOUL ORGANization | 6:30 PM
The Century Room’s Soul Jazz Lounge returns with Doc Holladay & SOUL ORGANization, bringing the venue’s rotating cast of all-star musicians together for an evening centered on the soulful sounds of organ-driven jazz.
Friday, September 25
MEU RIO: Mafalda Minnozzi & Paul Ricci | 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Brazilian jazz vocalist Mafalda Minnozzi and guitarist Paul Ricci return to The Century Room with music drawn from their extraordinary collaboration across Brazilian, American, French, and Italian traditions. Minnozzi, whose career spans more than 20 albums and three continents, brings her acclaimed vocal artistry together with Ricci’s distinctive blend of Brazilian, Latin, African, and Caribbean influences.
Late Night with Brandon Olander | 10:30 PM
After Friday night’s show, join drummer Brandon Olander along with his band for Late Night! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket for $5-10- walkin
Saturday, September 26
Markus Rutz Quintet | Third Coast Sounds | 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Chicago trumpeter and composer Markus Rutz brings his soulful, blues-inflected sound to The Century Room with Third Coast Sounds. Featuring saxophonist Brice Winston and Chicago collaborators Adrian Ruiz, Scott Black, and Arthur Vint, the quintet performs original music balancing deep grooves, emotional depth, and playful improvisation.
Late Night with Simeon Roth | 10:30 PM
Sunday, September 27
Aretha Franklin Tribute by Amy V Ensemble | 4:30 PM
Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid | 6:30 PM
Monday, September 28
The Century Jazz Orchestra feat. Liz Cracchiolo | 6:30 & 8:00 PM
The 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra closes out September with vocalist Liz Cracchiolo, celebrating the music of Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, and other great women of the big band era. The CJO performs classic repertoire from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and more, bringing students, teachers, and professional musicians together in a vibrant intergenerational ensemble.
Wednesday, September 30
Hot Jazz Wednesday with Marco & The Polos | 6:30 & 8:00 PM
Multi-instrumentalist Marco Rosano leads Marco & The Polos through a swingin’ night of traditional New Orleans jazz! Expect Marco to play bass sax, clarinet, piano, and more.
ABOUT THE CENTURY ROOM
A Borderlands Jazz Club & Mezcal Lounge
Since opening its doors in 2022, the Century Room has quickly become one of the premier jazz clubs in the country. Located on the campus of the historic Hotel Congress in downtown Tucson, the Century Room features a beautiful and acoustically engineered stage, elegant ambience and décor, delicious food, and a robust craft cocktail program. It is truly an escape into another time and place, somewhere between New York, New Orleans, and the Old West. World class music graces the stage nightly, with musicians traveling regularly from New York City, Los Angeles and New Orleans to perform. The Century Room has presented jazz legends including Bill Charlap, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Buster Williams, and Charles McPherson plus the next generation of jazz greats like Emmet Cohen, Christian Sands, Joel Ross and Linda May Han Oh, among many others. Arizona’s many fantastic local musicians ensure amazing live music nightly. The stage features state-of-the-art sound system and backline, anchored by a Yamaha S5X piano, courtesy of the Tucson Jazz Music Foundation.
The Century Room experience also includes an extensive mezcal and agave spirit list, featuring dozens of ancestral and artisanal mezcals from across Mexico. There are regular agave tastings, flights and features at the Century Room, co-presented with the Agave Heritage Festival. The menu also boasts a robust craft cocktail program inspired by the Southwest that features local flavors, scents, and ingredients. Additional information at centuryroomtucson.com . Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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