Tucson Events

The Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa and SAACA team up to offer free Jazz music every Thursday this Summer. The series provides musicians the opportunity to share their craft in one of Tucson’s most popular resort destinations. The partnership reflects an important relationship between businesses and the arts, granting opportunity and exposure to local artists while enhancing the vibrancy and atmosphere of a popular historic site. The events take place in the Lookout Bar and Grille at Westward Look from 5 – 7 PM on Thursdays. Admission is free and family friendly.

International touring artists Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey are a dynamic duo, a perfect blend of hot jazz, sultry blues and boogie-woogie. They take their act to festivals, clubs and theatres around the world and are known for creating an atmosphere of intimacy with their humor and joyful interactions with the audience. Recent performances include the Thredbo Blues Festival in Australia; Fenn Valley Vineyards and Box Factory for the Arts, Michigan; Yardbird Suite in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Blues in Bisbee and Tucson Folk Festivals, Arizona; Yoshi's in California; and the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland. Diane Van Deurzen and Lisa Otey have been inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame. Lisa has also been inducted into the Tucson Music Hall of Fame and appeared on the Grammy-nominated CD, "Ladies Man" with Pinetop Perkins.

Concert schedule is subject to change. Please visit www.saaca.org for updates.