TUCSON, AZ — The Century Room welcomes summer with an exceptional June lineup showcasing nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, celebrated album tributes, innovative original projects, and beloved local ensembles. Anchoring the month are the venue's signature headline performances every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, offering audiences an intimate listening experience with some of the most exciting voices in contemporary jazz and creative music.
June's schedule balances major touring artists with unique one-night-only productions. Highlights include London saxophone virtuoso Alex Hitchcock's Letters From Afar album release tour, New York tenor saxophonist Adam Larson's two-night celebration of Michael Brecker, a Juneteenth performance by Tucson's acclaimed Newest Sound, bassist Mikailo Kasha's all-star quartet featuring vibraphonist Jalen Baker and pianist Tal Cohen, and tributes to iconic recordings by Pat Metheny and John Scofield, Chick Corea's Return To Forever, Anita O'Day and Oscar Peterson, and more.
In addition to the featured Thursday through Saturday performances, The Century Room continues its popular weekly programming with Hot Jazz Wednesdays, Monday big band performances by the Century Jazz Orchestra, Sunday Jazz Jams hosted by Cameron Davidson, and special community events including Mariachi y Mezcal, Father's Day celebrations, and late-night sessions every Friday and Saturday evening.
Wednesday, June 3
Grupo Arizona
6:30pm & 8:00pm
The acclaimed classical and jazz fusion chamber ensemble returns for an evening blending improvisation, chamber music, and contemporary jazz influences.
Thursday, June 4
Blue Skies Trio
6:30pm
Gabrielle Pietrangelo, Ben DeGain, and Thøger Lund reunite for an intimate evening of jazz, song, and inventive chamber-inspired arrangements.
Space Travelers Union Presents: Diarra, Morris, TroyCov, Wheless
8:30pm
Arizona's adventurous creative-music collective explores the intersection of composition, improvisation, electronics, and contemporary sound.
Friday, June 5
I Can See Your House From Here | Mitchell, Smith, Vint & Neely
6:30pm & 8:30pm
A special 30th-anniversary celebration of the landmark Pat Metheny and John Scofield collaboration. Matt Mitchell, Pete Smith, Arthur Vint, and Adam Neely recreate one of modern jazz's most beloved recordings.
Late Night with Chris Molinari
10:30pm
A free late-night performance featuring bassist Chris Molinari and his quintet.
Saturday, June 6
The Redhouse Family Jazz Band
6:30pm & 8:30pm
Arizona's Native American First Family of Jazz brings together Latin jazz, fusion, funk, contemporary jazz, and Indigenous musical traditions in a powerful evening of music.
Redhouse Family Jazz Band
Late Night with Kenji Wagner
10:30pm
Free late-night jazz featuring bassist Kenji Wagner and guests.
Sunday, June 7
Mariachi Nuevo Azteca | Mariachi y Mezcal
4:30pm
A vibrant celebration of traditional and contemporary mariachi music.
Jazz Jam with Cameron Davidson
6:30pm
The Century Room's popular weekly jam session welcomes musicians and listeners alike.
Monday, June 8
Daniel Estrada Orchestra | First Time!
6:30pm & 8:00pm
A heartfelt tribute to the great big bands and dance orchestras of the twentieth century.
Wednesday, June 10
Hot Jazz Wednesday with The Hot Club of Tucson
6:30pm & 8:00pm
Jazz manouche and swing inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt.
Thursday, June 11
Alex Hitchcock Quartet | Letters From Afar Album Release Tour
6:30pm
One of the most acclaimed voices to emerge from London's jazz scene arrives in Tucson with an all-star quartet featuring leading musicians from New York City's creative jazz community.
Soul Jazz Lounge with Chris Peña
8:30pm
An evening dedicated to groove-driven soul jazz and classic organ combo traditions.
Friday, June 12
Adam Larson | The Music of Michael Brecker — Night One
6:30pm & 8:30pm
The New York-based saxophonist celebrates the music of one of the most influential tenor saxophonists in modern jazz history.
Late Night with Anthony Gibes
10:30pm
Saturday, June 13
Adam Larson | The Music of Michael Brecker — Night Two
6:30pm & 8:30pm
A second opportunity to experience Larson's deep exploration of Brecker's groundbreaking compositions.
Late Night with Thøger Lund
10:30pm
Sunday, June 14
Jazz Jam with Cameron Davidson
6:30pm
Monday, June 15
The Century Jazz Orchestra
6:30pm & 8:00pm
The venue's resident 17-piece big band performs contemporary and classic large ensemble jazz.
Wednesday, June 17
Hot Jazz Wednesday with Marco & The Polos
6:30pm & 8:00pm
Traditional jazz, swing, and early jazz favorites led by multi-instrumentalist Marco Rosano.
Thursday, June 18
By Special Arrangement | The Susan Artemis Quintet
6:30pm
Creative and surprising jazz arrangements transform familiar standards, television themes, pop classics, and original compositions.
Space Travelers Union Presents: Beyschau, Hadland, McIlrath & Wheless
8:30pm
Friday, June 19
Juneteenth with The Newest Sound
6:30pm & 8:30pm
A special Juneteenth celebration honoring the music of Roy Ayers, J Dilla, Bob James, George Benson, and D'Angelo through a contemporary jazz and hip-hop lens.
Late Night with Alassane
10:30pm
Saturday, June 20
Mikailo Kasha Quartet featuring Jalen Baker, Tal Cohen & Anthony Fung
6:30pm & 8:30pm
The award-winning bassist leads an explosive all-star quartet exploring modern jazz, cinematic textures, and contemporary improvisation.
Late Night with Eric Nakanishi
10:30pm
Sunday, June 21
Song For My Father | The Music of Horace Silver
12:30pm & 2:30pm
A Father's Day celebration honoring Horace Silver's classic album and enduring legacy.
Monday, June 22
The Century Jazz Orchestra
6:30pm & 8:00pm
Wednesday, June 24
Hot Jazz Wednesday with The Hot Club of Tucson
6:30pm & 8:00pm
Thursday, June 25
Soul Jazz Lounge | Doc Holladay & SOUL ORGANization
6:30pm
A soulful evening of Hammond organ jazz and groove-centered improvisation.
molin | The Colin McIlrath Group
8:30pm
Original contemporary jazz from bassist and composer Colin McIlrath.
Friday, June 26
Brice Winston & Katherine Byrnes: Return To Forever
6:30pm & 8:30pm
A celebration of Chick Corea's iconic early Return To Forever recordings featuring the music of Return To Forever and Light As A Feather.
Return to Forever
Late Night with JC Chiriguayo
10:30pm
Saturday, June 27
Nelly Hawley-Hayes Sings the Most | Anita O'Day & Oscar Peterson Tribute
6:30pm & 8:30pm
A tribute to the legendary collaboration between vocalist Anita O'Day and pianist Oscar Peterson, featuring timeless swing and sophisticated jazz vocals.
Late Night with Troy Covington
10:30pm
Sunday, June 28
Jazz Jam with Cameron Davidson
6:30pm
Monday, June 29
The Century Jazz Orchestra
6:30pm & 8:00pm
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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