Jazz in AZ!

April is a big month for jazz, here in the valley of the sun. So we thought it a great idea to share some of our jazz inspired art and a few collectibles, too! All of these are available for purchase in our Attic store!

Jazz Aurora | artist: Dina Petruzzi | re.collection art

Fabulissimo | artist: Dina Petruzzi | re.collection art

Jazz & Swinging Percussion | Attic Store

The Dave Brubeck Quartet | Attic Store

Jazz Ambassador: Louis Armstrong | Attic Store

While we're in a jazzy mood, check out one of the longest running jazz events in the world. The 2011 edition of the PARADISE VALLEY JAZZ PARTY Saturday, April 16th and Sunday, April 17th. Approximately 17 hours of music will be performed, including some of the most exciting jazz musicians in the jazz world performing a variety of music from straight ahead jazz, a bit of blues, some New Orleans jazz, Count Basie music, and more.

"FABULISSIMO"

re.collection art inc. is proud to introduce “Fabulissimo” a tribute to the late, great trombonist Al Grey. This mixed media artwork created by artist Dina Petruzzi is first in a jazz series from re.collection art inc. “While listening to Al’s music, I could feel the long notes, I sought to express that in the strokes of color”, says Petruzzi. “I’m hoping that more people will rediscover more greats such as Al.”

Inspired by Al’s widow, Rosalie Soladar and her amazing collection of memorabilia, “Fabulissimo” is meant to be an instrument of sorts, too. Its purpose is to pay tribute to one of America’s great musicians whose life was dedicated not only to playing trombone, but to teaching music as well. Grey created a jazz summer camp in his hometown of Pottstown, Pa., where he recruited other jazz greats to help him teach swing to high school students. The tradition of inspiring young musicians lives on, as a portion of the proceeds from the sale of “Fabulissimo” will be donated to The Al Grey/Rosalie Soladar Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Reserve your limited edition giclee print of “Fabulissimo” by visiting www.recollectionart.com, or by calling 480.246.3662.