LIVE MUSIC

Marcellino Ristorante is well known for its exceptional musicians. Enjoy R& B sounds, smooth notes of local Jazz, old time classics, opera to contemporary hits.

To see our summer schedule of Live music on Saturday nights, visit our music calendar, here.

Sima Verzino was classically trained in New York performing with the big NYC society orchestras and was hired to entertain on international cruise ships. She performed in Rome, Italy performing American dance music and while there, was signed to a European record label. She continued her music in Europe for 10 years, where she also met her future husband. Upon returning to New York with Chef Marcellino, Sima dedicated her time to the joint venture of working with him to produce award-winning restaurants in New York and in 2003 moving to Scottsdale to open Marcellino Ristorante.

In November 2015, Sima reignited her musical passion bringing together outstanding musicians of notoriety with musical background similar to hers. Contemporary rhythms and a soulful voice is “Sima and her Trio’s” signature sound that includes Mark DeCozio; keyboards/musical conductor, Felix Sainz; upright bass and Jerry Donato, sax/flute.  

Dave Ihlenfeld Jazz Trio

Dave Ihlenfeld grew up in St. Louis, where at age 3 he started picking out bass lines to Motown tunes on the family piano. He attended DePauw and Indiana Universities, and then worked out of Indianapolis as a music teacher and performing musician. Since 1996 he has resided in Arizona, where he is in demand as a jazz pianist and tuba player. He has performed with a diverse range of musicians, from Clark Terry to Rich Matteson to the St. Louis Symphony. Dave formed his band, Dave Ihlenfeld and the NuWrld Jazz Project, as a palette for realizing his musical ideas and now presents the Dave Ihlenfeld Jazz Trio at Marcellino Ristorante.

We3

We3 performed their very first concert together on October 1, 2016, at the Nash in downtown Phoenix. An undeniable chemistry was recognized, and the group has continued to perform sold out shows at locations such as the MIM and Phoenix Theatre, among many others.

We3 features vocalist Renee Grant Patrick (daughter to the late George Grant of the world-famous Ink Spots), violinist Suzanne Lansford, and pianist Nicole Pesce. ​They are a powerhouse of talents combined, paying tribute to timeless tunes with new and familiar interpretations of popular, jazz, swing, blues standards, and so much more!

Craig T. Olson

Coming in from Minneapolis, with an amazing range of musical styles is Craig T. Olson, Craig T has entertained and recorded around the world for decades. From Concerts in LA to Hotels in Indonesia, Cabarets in Germany, dive bars in Tennesee and GoldRush clubs in Alaska. Slowing down the last few years, he has begun playing the American Songbook and his favorite stylist Tony Bennett and some of his catalog.

Now wintering in the desert near Tubac, he made his way to experience Chef Marcellino’s and Sima’s cuisine and music.  Fantastico! 

Craig T brings his music here to Marcellino’s for his first gigs in Scottsdale.  Along with Craig T. at the keyboards will be some of your favorite Phoenix Jazz musicians, Felix Sainz: Upright bass and Andy Gross: Sax and woodwinds

Don’t miss this chance to hear a world class singer doing classics at your favorite Restaurant with the people you love

Daniel Hendricks – Tenor, Composer
They Call Him “Mr. Amazing”!

Whether exciting audiences at New York’s acclaimed Lincoln Center or thrilling the critics at the world’s major opera houses, tenor and composer Daniel Hendrick has become a premier presence on the professional stage today. He has received uncounted standing ovations in performing arts centers in a wide variety of locations, including New York, New Orleans, San Francisco, Bonn, Istanbul, Tokyo, Seoul, Paris, Vancouver, and Mexico City. Daniel’s powerful voice has been alternately described as “rich”, “lyrical”, “soaring”, “powerful” and “impressive.” He’s been lauded by the New York Times for cutting “an impressive figure onstage.” The greatest voices in the world, including James Morris, Ruth Ann Swenson, Thomas Hampson, Elizabeth Futral, Jerome Hines, and Carol Neblett have been delighted to sing opposite him.

Tony Vacca’s Celebrated Jazz Trio

A native of New Jersey, Tony Vacca began his professional career at the age of seven in the family band. Tony received his formal training at Arizona State University’s jazz department under the direction of Dan Hearle and Tom Ferguson. In 1982, Tony moved to Chicago, where he spent the next 16 years as a highly regarded professional musician and educator. Over the course of his prestigious career, Tony performed and recorded with such music legends as Lionel Hampton, Sammy Davis, Jr., Irvin Mayfield, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Tony Bennett, and Doc Severinson. Tony’s CD release, Three Point Landing, was co-produced by Grammy nominated Irvin Mayfield and received rave reviews. Three Point Landing was released on Half Note Records, the official label for the world famousBlue Note Jazz Clubs. Tony brings his sublime talents to Marcellino Ristorante for his prestigious performances.