05/31/2008  
Enjoy the beautiful Arizona weather and dine on our patio. Limited seating is available.

07/30/2008  5:00pm
Hi, JAMN Fans: May 5 -- Cinco De Moio Cinco De Moio is a Latin Jazz group made up of some of the premier players in the Phoenix area. The music ranges from Cuban: Danzon and Cha Cha to Brazilian Sambas and Bossa Novas. Dom Moio started the group in 2004 and the first gig was May 4, so the name was born and it stuck. Dom is on drums and percussion joined by Joe Garcia on Congas and percussion. Joe is probably the busiest percussionist in town due to his versatility and incredible stage presence. Jerry Donato plays tenor sax, soprano Sax, flute, and piccolo. Mike King is on bass. Brother Bill Moio is on guitar and also composes for the group. And the pianist, Ioannis Goudelis, is from Greece and also plays accordion. May 12 -- Carmela y Mas Carmela Y Mas is a kaleidoscope of Latin musical flavors. Latin Jazz and Salsa rhythms drive this electric band of award winning musicians. Audiences love their Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha Cha and Rumbas as well as moving, soothing, Latin Jazz. Dedicated to music and live performance, "Carmela Y Mas" is an award winning ensemble. Carmela Ramirez, banleader and vocalist, has produced many performing ensembles throughout the last two decades. Her award winning bands have performed in the Valley of the Sun and the Southwest for hundreds of clubs, hotels, concerts, and festivals as well as featured entertainment for the "National Museum for Women in the Arts" in Washington D.C. and the "Himeji Castle 100th Year Celebration" in Himeji, Japan. New Times, Soundboard Magazine and Cambio Latin Magazine have honored Carmelas bands with outstanding awards for "Best Latin Jazz", Best Salsa Tropical",Best Fusion, Best Latin Vocalist, and several New Times Readers Choice awards. May 19 -- Deater O'Neil and Mike Crotty Chaunteuse Deater O'Neil and all-round jazzman Mike Crotty have been making music together for a lot of years. They have performed their jazz program with symphony orchestras around the world and continue to tour as ambassadors of jazz. After settling in Arizona six years ago, they formed a new quintet and went to work on the local scene. Crotty & O'Neil have performed at jazz venues throughout the Valley, including the Kerr Center, Sacred Grounds and the andler Jazz Festival. Deater's vocal styling and sultry delivery is worth the price of the ticket. Backing Mike and Deater are Nick Manson on keyboards, Tom Williams, bass and Dom Moio on drums. May 26 -- Jack Wilkins Guitarist Jack Wilkins has been a part of the international jazz scene for more than four decades. His flawless technique and imaginative chordal approach have inspired collaborations with Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Bob Brookmeyer, Buddy Rich and many others. A native of Brooklyn, Jack began playing guitar at age ten. His mentors included Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Bill Evans, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard and Johnny Smith. Windows, his first album as a leader (Mainstream, 1973,) has been critally acclaimed as a dazzling, seminal guitar trio work. Later recordings, Merge, Mexico, Call Him Reckless, Alien Army, Keep in Touch, Heading North, Bluesin', and his latest cd Reunion, feature the Brecker Brothers, Al Foster, Phil Woods, Kenny Drew, Jr., and others. In recent years, Wilkins has performed at many festivals and played with jazz greats including Stanley Turrentine, Jimmy Heath, The Mingus Epitaph, 5 Guitars play Mingus (primary arranger) and bassist Eddie Gomez. We are delighted to welcome Jack to his first show at the Back Door. As always, thanks to all who support our JAMN Jazz Series at Monti's Back Door.. KJZZ, Monti's La Casa Vieja, Downtown Tempe Community, Jazz in AZ, the Arizona Republic, the Tempe Town News and EV Tribune. Shows are every Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Remember, doors open at 5 p.m. (not before). Cover is $7, and dinner and drinks are available on our special Supper Club menu. Monti's Back Door is in the rear of Monti's La Casa Vieja, 100 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. For further information on dates, call 480.345.2392. Best Regards, Stu Siefer, Roy Hoyt and Woody Wilson JAMN Productions