About this Event
CONSTRUCTION ZONE
An Improvisational Jazz Experience
Watch music come to life—right before your eyes.
Construction Zone is not your typical jazz show. There are no setlists, no rehearsed arrangements, no safety nets. Instead, this is pure, in-the-moment composition, where every note is created live, shaped by instinct, chemistry, and inspiration.
At the center of it all is a white baby grand piano, surrounded by an intimate audience. You’re not just watching the performance—you’re inside it.
Featuring acclaimed pianist Mikael Healey and dynamic tenor saxophonist Aaron Mercado, this duo builds an entire musical world from scratch each night. Themes emerge, evolve, and transform in real time—giving you a front-row seat to the creative process as it unfolds.
✨ What to Expect:
- Fully improvised jazz—no two shows are ever the same
- A rare, behind-the-scenes look at live musical creation
- Intimate, in-the-round seating surrounding the performers
- A deep, immersive listening experience
🥂 Your Ticket Includes:
- Admission to the performance
- Dinner!
About Mikael Healey:
Mikael Healey is an internationally respected pianist, arranger, and musical director known for his dynamic performances and refined musical sensibility. With a career spanning luxury venues, concert stages, and high-profile collaborations, Mikael has built a reputation for crafting elevated live music experiences that blend sophistication with soul. His signature style—lush, expressive, and deeply engaging—makes him a standout force in contemporary jazz and cabaret. He is also honored with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Fame.
About Aaron Mercado:
Aaron Mercado is a powerful and expressive tenor saxophonist known for his rich tone and fearless improvisation. Rooted in jazz tradition but driven by modern sensibilities, his playing brings both fire and finesse to every performance.
This is jazz in its rawest, most alive form.
Limited seating. Maximum creativity.
Enter the Construction Zone.
Venue
Spirit Animal, located inside Hotel Zoso, is Take Five’s brand-new premium live entertainment venue—formerly Pretty Faces Nightclub and Sirocco—completely reimagined as a retro-inspired supper club. Spirit Animal features state-of-the-art sound and lighting, comfortable table seating, and a non-smoking environment designed for immersive, high-quality experiences.
Event Details
- Venue is ALL AGES
- Doors open at 6PM | Show starts at 7PM
- TICKETS INCLUDE DINNER
- Paid valet parking available, plus free street parking nearby
Our shows frequently sell out, so we recommend securing your seats early. If seats are not selected at checkout, the best available seating will be assigned. To choose your own seats, please select BUY ON MAP—any seats shown in color are available; grey seats have already been purchased.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Spirit Animal, 150 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, United States
USD 31.72 to USD 57.33
