What we’re about
MSW EVENTS - Uplifting and entertaining concerts that benefit our community.
If you love music and like being a part of something that is great fun while it helps others in our community, this is the group for you. Enjoy a great night out with friends while you help others. What could be better?
JAZZ FOR THE SOUL is one of AZ's longest running Jazz series.
MUSIC ON A MISSION at Ravenscroft produces concerts that make a difference.
ABOUT JAZZ FOR THE SOUL:
We feature the finest secular Jazz musicians and singers AZ has to offer and concerts are always free to the public. Jazz For the Soul takes place twice a month, once on the west side and once on the east side.
The second Sunday of the month concerts are featured at
Spirit Of Hope UMC at 14403 N 75th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85381.
On the fourth Sunday, concerts take place in
Jazzbird at Ravenscroft 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.
Start time is always - 6:00-8:00 pm.
Refreshments and snacks can be purchased.
This series is produced and funded by Music Serving The Word Ministries and is intended to offer a fun night out along with outstanding music while supporting charities that benefit our community. A different charity is selected each month and the audience has the opportunity to donate if they choose to do so.
100% of the donations go directly to the featured charity.
These concerts are casual and friendly. If you love jazz and also like to take part in helping those who make our community better, check us out.
facebook.com/MusicServingtheWord/events. For east side dates, see theravenscroft.com Questions - Email vicki@msw.org
ABOUT MUSIC ON A MISSION:
Music on a Mission at Ravenscroft touches people with the love of God in practical, tangible ways leaving a footprint of justice and mercy in Jesus’ name.
Music on a Mission is an outreach of Music Serving The Word Ministries. Vicki McDermitt serves as director with the vision to share God’s love through secular and sacred music, humanitarian aid, and community outreach.
(100%) of proceeds from events — and — donations to Music on a Mission fund specific local charities and global projects.
Upcoming events
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Jazz for the Soul - CHRISTMAS! with Beth Lederman & Vicki McDermitt
Heritage Presbyterian Church, 5830 W Greenbriar Dr., Glendale, AZ, USJazz for the Soul presents Beth Lederman and Vicki McDermitt CHRISTMAS! This concert will get your Christmas season started right.
These longtime friends will swing you into the Christmas season, performing your favorite holiday songs. Beth’s infectious Latin style, with “Jazz con Alma”, will blend rhythms of samba, salsa, swing, bossa nova, and cha-cha. Vicki’s fresh take on the holiday classics will “take you to church” and make you glad you came.
Mix in some of Phoenix’s finest musicians: Felix Sainz - bass, Emmerson Laffey - drums, Adam Clark – sax, shake well, and serve for a memorable evening that will get you ready for the holidays! Expect a few surprises that are sure to add to the excitement.
A little jazz, a little Latin, a little gospel.... a lotta fun! What could be better? HOHOHO
Join us at Heritage Presbyterian Church 5830 W. Greenbriar Dr. Glendale AZ
Music on a Mission is pleased to contribute 100% of all donations from this concert to House of Refuge. Learn more at their website here https://houseofrefuge.org
ALL JFTS CONCERTS ARE FREE and open to the public and all donations received will benefit local and international humanitarian causes. You do not need to register for this event, but if you haven't done so, please join our mailing list (jazzforthesoul.org) so we can keep you posted with Jazz for the Soul updates and reminders. All concerts are open seating. Doors open at 4:45PM.5 attendees
Jazz for the Soul-Beth Lederman & Vicki McDermitt CHRISTMAS!
Ravenscroft, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, USJazz for the Soul presents Beth Lederman and Vicki McDermitt - CHRISTMAS!
This concert will get your Christmas season started right.
These longtime friends will swing you into the Christmas season, performing your favorite holiday songs. Beth’s infectious Latin style, with “Jazz con Alma”, will blend rhythms of samba, salsa, swing, bossa nova, and cha-cha. Vicki’s fresh take on the holiday classics will “take you to church” and make you glad you came.
Mix in some of Phoenix’s finest musicians: Felix Sainz - bass, Emmerson Laffey - drums, Adam Clark – sax, shake well, and serve for a memorable evening that will get you ready for the holidays! Expect a few surprises that are sure to add to the excitement.
A little jazz, a little Latin, a little gospel.... a lotta fun! What could be better? HOHOHO
Join us: Jazzbird@ Ravenscroft 8445 E Hartford Dr. Scottsdale
Music on a Mission is pleased to contribute 100% of all donations from this concert to House of Refuge. Learn more at their website here https://houseofrefuge.org
ALL JFTS CONCERTS ARE FREE and open to the public and all donations received will benefit local and international humanitarian causes. You do not need to register for this event, but if you haven't done so, please join our mailing list (jazzforthesoul.org) so we can keep you posted with Jazz for the Soul updates and reminders. All concerts are open seating. Doors open at 4:45PM.1 attendee
Jazz for the Soul presents: ZAZU WEST
Heritage Presbyterian Church, 5830 W Greenbriar Dr., Glendale, AZ, USJazz for the Soul welcomes Zazu West. Zazu West is Phoenix’s premier ensemble dedicated to Gypsy Jazz, the style devoted to the legacy of the influential jazz guitar legend, Django Reinhardt. Gypsy Jazz is infectiously swinging and wildly improvisational. Whether playing Django compositions or jazz standards the gypsy jazz style creates a one-of-a-kind performance experience. You’ll enjoy this group.
Vocals – Haylee Klien, Violin – Allen Ames, Clarinet- Jeff Quamo, Lead Guitar – Mike Fowler, Rhythm Guitar – Ryan Vance, Bass – Vincent Thiefain
Jazz for the Soul, an outreach of Music Serving the Word Ministries, is pleased to contribute 100% of donations from this concert to PRISM (People’s Response in Supporting Music) Providing new, gently used, and refurbished musical instruments to underprivileged students through Title 1 Schools and other musical programs for kids. prism4kids.org
All JFTS Concerts are FREE and open to the public. 6-8 pm - Doors open at 4:45pm.
All donations received will benefit local and international humanitarian causes.
You do not need to register for this event, but if you haven’t done so, please join MSW’s mailing list jazzforthesoul.org so you can stay in the loop with Jazz for the Soul updates and reminders.2 attendees
Jazz for the Soul-east presents: ZAZU WEST
Ravenscroft, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, USJazz for the Soul welcomes Zazu West. Zazu West is Phoenix’s premier ensemble dedicated to Gypsy Jazz, the style devoted to the legacy of the influential jazz guitar legend, Django Reinhardt. Gypsy Jazz is infectiously swinging and wildly improvisational. Whether playing Django compositions or jazz standards the gypsy jazz style creates a one-of-a-kind performance experience. You’ll enjoy this group.
Vocals – Constance Genter, Violin – Allen Ames, Clarinet- Jeff Quamo, Lead Guitar – Mike Fowler, Rhythm Guitar – Ryan Vance, Bass – Vincent Thiefain
Jazz for the Soul, an outreach of Music Serving the Word Ministries, is pleased to contribute 100% of donations from this concert to PRISM (People’s Response in Supporting Music) Providing new, gently used, and refurbished musical instruments to underprivileged students through Title 1 Schools and other musical programs for kids. prism4kids.org
Jazzbird @ Ravenscroft 8845 E. Hartford Dr. Scottsdale
All JFTS Concerts are FREE and open to the public. 6-8 pm - Doors open at 4:45pm.
All donations received will benefit local and international humanitarian causes.
You do not need to register for this event, but if you haven’t done so, please join MSW’s mailing list (jazzforthesoul.org) so you can stay in the loop with Jazz for the Soul updates and reminders.1 attendee
Past events
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