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.

Paradise Valley Jazz Party 2009

We introduced our limited edition giclee "Fabulissimo" at the Paradise Valley Jazz Party in Scottsdale, AZ.

Al Grey, the late trombonist, who passed away in 2000 was a familiar face at this annual event now in its 32nd year. Held May 2nd and 3rd at The Scottsdale Hilton Resort, we enjoyed performances by a stellar roster of jazz greats including, Dick Hyman, Jon Burr, Houston Person, Sam Most, Scotty Barnhart, Carl Saunders, John Heard, Mike Kocour, Bruce Foreman, Sarrah Morrow, Joe LaBarbera, John Cocuzzi, Dom Moio, Butch Miles, Lucas Pino, Ionnis Goudelis, Tamir Hedelman, Martin Wind, Dwight Kilian, and the guest of honor this year was Dave Frishberg. I sure hope I didn't leave anyone out.

We had a great time! The music was fabulous, and what a pleasure it was to hear the reminiscing about Al Grey through his widow, Rosalie Soladar and from his fellow musicians and fans alike.

Al, your spirit and your music lives on!