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Sunland Park has discontinued its Jazz Nights. Please visit this page as well as the front page of this site for the latest Jazz event information.
 

2008 Wine & Jazz Festival
Labor Day Weekend @ Grace Gardens


 
Thanks to everyone who attended the festival and for everyone's hard work putting the event together.

 

Other Jazz Events:

 
Big Band on the Rio Grande
November 2nd @ Mastery of Life Center
The 17-piece big band will perform for the Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society on Sunday November 2nd at the Mastery of Life Center in Las Cruces. Performance begins at 7:30 PM. The Mastery of Life Center is located on the north side of the Las Cruces Downtown Mall on the corner of North Main and Water. For ticket information contact Helen Sachs 575-373-2188.
 
El Paso Blues Society
November 5th @
King's X
The informal monthly meeting of blues aficionados will take place on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:30 PM. Musicians are encouraged to join in on the 12-bar blues jam. You are asked to bring your own instruments. For more information contact Jim Murphy 915-526-0719 (from 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM).
 
Bob Burns & Mike Caranda Orchestra
November 9th @
The Alamo
The Bob Burns & Mike Caranda Orchestra, featuring vocalist Judy Day, will host their monthly tea dance on Sunday, November 9th from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM at the Alamo Ballroom located at 820 Raynor. For admission cost or more information 915-799-5684 or 575-525-9333.
 
Latin-Jazz'n Mike Francis
November 9th @
Take II Lounge

Jazz El Paso Connection presents the Mike Francis Quintet with guest vocalists Pepe Carmona on Sunday, November 9th at the Take II Lounge, 6315 N. Mesa at 2:00 PM. Advance tickets are available at Capshaw Olivas Music and Sheldon Jewelry. For more information 915-317-5503 or jazzelpaso.org

 
Long John Hunter
November 14th @
El Patio Bar
Blues artist Long John Hunter will perform on Friday November 14th at El Patio Bar in Mesilla, NM. Tickets can be purchased at El Patio, Hubbard's Music & More, and Fairway Golf & Repair.
 
Meeting and Free Concert
November 16th @ Dominic's Italian Restaurant
The Kat Crosby Blues Band will play for The El Paso Friends of Jazz Society on Sunday, November 16th, at Dominic's Italian Restaurant, 6901 Montana Ave. Guests and visitors are always welcome. The music follows a few brief announcements which begin at 4:00 PM. Food and beverages may be ordered a la Carte. No cover. For more information call 915-592-1357.
 
Jazz Vinyl & CD Sale
November 22nd @
2023 Myrtle Ave

A vinyl record and Cd sale will be held on Saturday, November 22nd from 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM at 2023 Myrtle Ave. Titles include both straight-ahead and contemporary jazz, as well as world, classical and pop.
For more information 915-533-8311.

 
UTEP Jazz Band
November 23rd @
Fox Fine Arts

The UTEP Jazz Band will perform on Sunday, November 23rd at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall on the UTEP campus. The Lab Band and Jazz2 are co-directed by Don Wilkinson and Erik Unsworth. Candice Reyes will be featured singing Thelonius Monk's 'Round Midnight. The Concert will include other great jazz composers, including Duke Ellington, Bob Mintzer, Gordon Goodwin and Dizzy Gillespie. Performance begins at 7:30 PM. For ticket information 915-747-5606 or utep.edu/music

 
El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble
November 23rd @
YISD Cultural Arts Center
JazzElPaso Connection presents the first concert of the season by The El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble on Sunday, November 23rd at 2:00 PM at the YISD Cultural Arts Center Theatre, 9600 Sims. The all-city high school band is under the direction of Marty Olivas will perform a program of swing tunes and jazz standards. This event is free. For more information jazzelpaso.org
 
Club Envy Night of Blues
November 29th @
Club Envy
The Friends of Club Envy presents the first in a series of blues concerts at Club Envy. Sterling Williams will perform Saturday November 29th at 9:00 PM at Club Envy, 8500 Dyer, Suite 44 inside the Sunrise Shopping Center. For advance ticket information 915-204-8744.
 
Jazz Unlimited Big Band Christmas
December 7th @
St. Mark's Church
The Jazz Unlimited Big Band along with vocalist Judy Day will revisit the 1940's Swing Era with a performance on Sunday, December 7th at 2:00 PM at St. Mark's Methodist Church, 5005 Love Road. The concert will get you in the mood for the holiday season with pop and jazz stylings of yuletide favorites. Donations will be accepted. For more information 915-637-4569.
 
Dave Koz- A Smooth Jazz Christmas
December 11th @
The Plaza Theatre

Dave Koz and Friends will present A Smooth Jazz Christmas concert on Thursday, December 11th at the Plaza Theatre at 7:00 PM. Tickets are through ticketmaster. For more information 915-231-1100 or www.ticketmaster.com

 
Border Jazz Quintet
Wednesdays @
Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces

The Border Jazz Quartet will be performing weekly at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces (the old Hilton) on Wednesdays from 8:00 PM-10:30 PM inside the Azul room. The Hotel Encanto is located on 705 South Telshor Boulevard in Las Cruces. For more information contact Roman Chip at 575-526-2291.

 
Nnenna Freelon
April 1st 2009 @
Rio Grande Theater
ASNMSU Cultural Series will present jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon on Wednesday April 1st, 2009 at the Rio Grande Theater in Las Cruces. Performance begins at 8:00 PM. For further information 915-544-8444 or 575-646-1420.
 

 

 


   

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