100 South Mill Avenue

Hi, JAMN Jazzers:

So far, so good. Our second Monday show and jam session with the Todd Martino Group was another success.  This talented ensemble of ASU music students made a room full of new friends Monday night, and they will booked again.  The TMG is Todd Martino on keyboards, Erik Teichmann, drums, Jeff Moran, bass and Rob Topescu on guitar. Jamming in the second set were  Mark Tynan on trombone, and on dueling saxophones, Shea Marshal and our own Stu Siefer.  Thanks to all for a great evening of music. And, thanks to all of you who came out to support jazz on Mill Avenue.

Remember, hours are 5:30 — 8 p.m. on Monday nights only. Still remaining on the Monti’s Backdoor JAMN July schedule are:

JULY 23    TED GODDARD TRIO

                  A Phoenix Jazz Guitar institution and rhythm section

JULY 30    NANCY GEE AND TRIO

                  Long time Phoenix Top Jazz Singer and her trio

Coming in August:

August 6 — The Tony Vacca Quartet with Margo Reed (back by popular demand)

August 13 — Armand Boatman & The Beebop Revolution (this will be a killer show)

August 20 — Carmela Ramirez y Mas (for the first half) & Carmela & Diva (second set)

August 27 — The Seth Gorey Trio (from ASU) Second set will be a jam session

    If you love jazz and you want to see it grow in downtown Tempe, come and spend Monday Happy Hour with us at Monti’s Backdoor. And when you’ve heard the music, there’s a great steak house right down the hall. Thanks to all who have supported us, including Monti’s, The Arizona Republic, the East Valley Tribune, KJZZ and especially Jazz in Arizona. For further information, call 480.345.2392, or e-mail JAMN_AZ@yahoo.com