The Legacy of Russell “Big Chief” Moore
Thu, Apr 24
|Scottsdale
The events will begin on Thursday, April 24, at 6:00 PM with a special presentation at the Western Spirit Museum. This exclusive evening will celebrate the legacy of Russell Big Chief Moore, a pioneering Native American jazz musician who performed with legends like Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker
Time & Location
Apr 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Scottsdale, 3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
About the Event
Scottsdale Jazz Festival Hosts Opening Night at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West on April 24
Exclusive evening will celebrate legacy of Pima Tribe member Russell “Big Chief” Moore with concert by Doc Jones & Friends and reception in the sculpture garden
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – On Thursday, April 24 from 6 – 8 p.m., the Scottsdale Jazz Festival, sponsored by the City of Scottsdale, will kick off their annual celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month by hosting their opening night at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. Rhythm and jazz will come alive with an educational session about Russell “Big Chief” Moore followed by a short concert by Doc Jones and Friends, along with a light reception in the Christine and Ted Mollring Sculpture Garden.
The educational session will celebrate the legacy of Russell “Big Chief” Moore, a Pima tribe member, who grew up on the Gila River Indian…