Recognized by Downbeat Magazine as one of the “Great Jazz Venues in the World,” The Nash does much more than preserve an original American art form. The music room and education facility create a community of jazz enthusiasts and musicians who build on the past to create a modern musical experience.
Mission
The Nash celebrates the rich tradition and ongoing innovation of jazz by presenting quality live performances, providing unique educational programs, and building a vibrant jazz community in the greater Phoenix area and beyond.
Vision
The Nash envisions an inclusive ever-expanding community that experiences, learns about, and supports the art of jazz.
Jazz In Arizona
The Nash, which opened in 2012, is the signature venue of Jazz in Arizona. Now in its fifth decade, the nonprofit organization continues to advocate for and facilitate the growth of a jazz community in the desert through performance, education, and outreach.
Lewis Nash
The Nash is named for internationally renowned drummer and Phoenix native Lewis Nash, who Modern Drummer magazine calls “the most valuable player in jazz.” He frequently performs at The Nash and works with student musicians who participate in our ensembles, jam sessions and other educational activities.
Jazz Beacon Awards
The signature award presented by The Nash honors living legends who have impacted the jazz world with their music and mentorship.
Staff
The staff of The Nash executes the organization's mission of performance, education, and community outreach through programming, marketing, fundraising, development, and customer service.
Board of Directors
Community members with an appreciation for jazz support the mission and programming at The Nash by bringing their expertise to the table.
Faculty
Accomplished musicians from the Greater Phoenix area mentor the next generation of jazz musicians in innovative education programming.
Financials
The Nash is home to Jazz in Arizona, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1977 to encourage and support the performance and appreciation of the great original American art form of jazz.
