Jazz Club Soul: Arthur Vint & The Century Room Deliver NYC Cool to the Heart of Tucson

In this episode of Life Along the Streetcar, we sit down with Arthur Vint, drummer, visionary, and the creative force behind the Century Room, Tucson’s very own slice of New York’s jazz scene. Nestled inside Hotel Congress with its own discreet entrance off Congress & 5th, the Century Room blends NYC basement-club charm with a warm Sonoran welcome. Arthur shares how his years performing and working at the iconic Village Vanguard inspired the design, sound, and soul of this Downtown gem. 🎶 From hot jazz and soul grooves to avant-garde fusion and 17-piece big bands squeezed onto a 12x12 stage, the Century Room’s weekly lineup is a musical journey that celebrates every branch of the jazz tree. Arthur also gives us a sneak peek at upcoming shows, including a Charles Mingus birthday tribute and the electrifying return of Jumaane Smith. Oh — and did we mention he just launched a nonprofit to support jazz in Tucson? 🎉 Whether you're a longtime local or jazz-curious newcomer, this episode will have you checking the calendar for your next night out at the Century Room. 🎧 Listen, Follow, Share ✔️ Follow Life Along the Streetcar for weekly stories from Tucson’s urban core ✔️ Hit the ❤️ to show some love ✔️ Drop a comment if you’ve been to a show at the Century Room — we’d love to hear your thoughts! ✔️ Explore more episodes and local stories at lifealongthestreetcar.org 🌵 Stay connected with us: Facebook: https://facebook.com/LifeAlongTheStreetcar SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lifealongthestreetcar #TucsonJazz #DowntownTucson #CenturyRoom #LifeAlongTheStreetcar #TucsonMusic #HotelCongress #NYCJazzInTucson #ArthurVint