Whiz Kid

Veronica Swift is the daughter of two world-renowned jazz musicians: Stephanie Nakasian and Hod O’Brien, so it’s unsurprising to learn that she’s been involved in music for as long as she can remember.The annual Tucson Jazz Festival is always a wonderful way to celebrate a new year of live music during a month when the pickings are notoriously slim. As ever, a stellar lineup of talent across the jazz spectrum has been assembled, kicking off with Maceo Parker & his Big Band