We are thrilled to unveil "The Nash 25-26 Performance Series", featuring shows with some of the hottest names in the jazz world today. From the silky smooth Latin Jazz of Nestor Torres, to Camille Thurman's soulful voice and saxophone, to the timeless sophistication of the legendary George Cables, there's something for everyone in this series.
This year we are offering only one series, but we've put you in charge of the process by offering discounted ticket packages in convenient four or six show options. You select the shows you want in your package. If you want all 10 shows in the series, you can build a six and a 4 show discounted package covering the whole season.
If you would prefer to buy single tickets, the showtimes listed are active links to the ticketing page.
Sacha Boutros
September 26th Two Shows 7:00 & 9:00 PM
A protégé of the legendary Nancy Wilson, Sacha carries forward her legacy with grace, soul, and a songbook blessed by the icon herself. With her timeless voice and global impact, Sacha Boutros isn’t just part of the jazz tradition—she’s shaping its future with borderless jazz.
"With soul, sass, and a voice that knows no bounds, Sacha is not just a singer, she's a storyteller and exquisite entertainer. She can take any song, in any genre, and make it entirely her own. With every note she caresses and every lyric she delivers, she breathes new life into the music, capturing hearts along the way. Blessed and backed by my gentleman, she has my full and heartfelt blessing as I pass the torch to her to carry forward my songbook."- Nancy Wilson
Cory Weeds Quartet
November 8th Two Shows 7:00 & 9:00 PM
Cory Weeds-sax, Chris Hazelton-organ, David Rourke-guitar, Rudy Petschauer-drums
Tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds teams up with powerhouse organist Chris Hazelton to deliver a hard-swinging night of music in the classic organ quartet format.
Joined by the soulful guitar stylings of David Rourke and the impeccable groove of drummer Rudy Petschauer, this group brings a perfect blend of grit, swing, and soul to the stage. The chemistry between Weeds’ robust, lyrical tenor sound and Hazelton’s deep-pocket Hammond organ playing makes for an irresistible combination that channels the golden era of jazz organ groups.
Warren Wolf
November 21st Two Shows 7:00 & 9:00 PM
Baltimore's Warren Wolf is an acclaimed jazz vibraphonist known for his sophisticated, exploratory, nearly acrobatic post-bop style that moved one critic to exclaim that "he plays the vibraphone like an electric guitar!" Since 2005, he has been recording as a leader and touring with his own groups. His debut, Incredible Jazz Vibes for M&I Jazz, garnered attention from critics all over the globe. In 2007 he became a member of bassist Christian McBride's Inside Straight quintet. In 2011, Wolf signed a deal with Detroit's Mack Avenue label, and delivered his widely celebrated self-titled offering. After touring with the bassist, being an in-demand session player, and leading his own groups on tours of clubs and festival stages, Wolf issued Convergence in 2016; its lineup included McBride (who also acted as co-producer), Jeff "Tain" Watts , John Scofield, and Brad Mehldau.
Sharel Cassity Quartet
January 17th Two Shows 7:00 & 9:00 PM
"Cassity plays alto and soprano with a seriously soulful tone that’s impressive enough to stop a roomful of seasoned jazz fans in their tracks "-- Downbeat Magazine
Saxophonist, Composer and Educator Sharel Cassity is a nationally acclaimed saxophonist prominent on New York and Chicago jazz scenes. Named "Rising Star Alto Saxophone" of 2023 in Downbeat Magazine with a cover story, Sharel has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, The Colbert Show, is in the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, and is a recipient of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award. Sharel is a current member of the Dizzy Gillespie Afro Latin Experience, Nicholas Payton’s TSO, and the Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band, runs her record label "Relsha Music." Sharel is the director of her non-profit educational program "Jazz Up,” and is a proud Yamaha and Vandoren Performing Artist.
Nestor Torres
February 7th Two Shows 7:00 & 9:00 PM
Standing on the shoulders of flute giants from worlds as diverse as Rampal & Galway in Classical Music; Richard Egues’ Cuban Charanga style; rocker Ian Anderson’s Jethro Tull; Herbie Mann and – most influential of all – Hubert Laws as pioneers of Jazz Flute, Latin Grammy Award winning Nestor Torres’ rhythmic and mellifluous flute sound remains apart in a class all by itself. His 14 recordings as a soloist; 4 Latin Grammy nominations, one Grammy nomination and one Latin Grammy Award; collaborations with diverse artists such as Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mathews, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Michael Camilo, Paquito D’ Rivera and Arturo Sandoval; as well as performances with the Cleveland, Singapore, and New World Symphony Orchestras among many others, are testament to the remarkable journey of an Artist who continues to grow and enrich the lives of those who experience his talents.
Benny Green
February 21st Two Shows 7:00 & 9:00 PM
Born in New York in 1963, Benny Green grew up in Berkeley, California, and began classical piano studies at the age of seven. Influenced by his father, a tenor saxophonist, his attention soon turned to Jazz. He began trying to improvise on the piano, imitating the records he had been listening to from his father's collection, which included a lot of Thelonius Monk and Charlie Bird.
Mr. Green worked with Betty Carter between 1983 and 1987, the year he joined Art Blakey's band. He remained a Jazz Messenger through late 1989, when he joined Freddie Hubbard's Quintet. In 1993, Oscar Peterson chose Mr. Green as the first recipient of the City of Toronto's Glenn Gould International Protégé Prize in Music. That year, he also replaced Gene Harris in Ray Brown's Trio and remained with the veteran bass player until 1997. Since 1997 Mr. Green has worked as a freelance musician, leading his own trios, accompanying singers like Diana Krall, and working as a solo pianist. His recording career already encompasses more than one hundred sessions.
Corcoran Holt Quintet CD Release Party
February 28th Two Shows 7:00 & 9:00 PM
Corcoran Holt-bass, Josh Evans-trumpet, Benito Gonzalez-piano, Stacy Dillard-tenor sax, McClenty Hunter-drums
As a keeper of the rhythm, Corcoran began his study of upright bass at the age of 10 with the renowned DC Youth Orchestra (DCYOP). Soon he learned that his great- grandfather, with whom he shares a birthday, was a bass player who grew up in High Point, NC and lived next door to a very young John Coltrane. Legend has it that he gave Trane music lessons. Corcoran feels called to the bass and his work is about honoring the ancestors.
Corcoran performs regularly at many of the top music festivals and venues around the world. He leads his own groups, has been a long time member of the Kenny Garrett Quintet, and has worked with greats such as Curtis Fuller, Jimmy Heath, Benny Golson, Steve Turre, and Wycliffe Gordon to name a few.
George Cables
March 7th Two Shows 7:00 & 9:00 PM
An engaging jazz pianist and positive spirit, George Cables is one of the most sought-after musicians of his era, known for his fluid rich harmonic designs, broad range of dynamics, and adept post-bop stylings. First emerging in New York in the 1960s, he established his reputation playing with a bevy of forward-thinking luminaries including Woody Shaw, Bobby Hutcherson, and Joe Henderson. Following his move to the Bay Area in the '70s, he continued to find himself in-demand, working often with Freddie Hubbard, Dexter Gordon, and Art Pepper.
“People who don’t listen to jazz or (are unfamiliar with) the evolution of jazz, may not know who George is. I’ve played with a lot of piano players—Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea—and George is right there. His touch and vocabulary always tell me it’s him. He (has) always sounded like himself.” –Lenny White, bassist
Camille Thurman
March 28th 7:00 & 9:00 PM
An esteemed saxophonist, vocalist, and accomplished composer, Camille Thurman is one of the leading young standard bearers of jazz, making a considerable and dynamic contribution to its legacy. She is known for her creative brilliance, effortless mastery, and undeniably distinct approach to music as both a powerhouse vocalist and saxophonist.
Thurman was the first woman in 30 years to tour and perform full-time internationally with the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra as a saxophonist/woodwind doubler (2018-2020 season). A respected leading musician, she has appeared at notable venues and festivals worldwide, including The Kennedy Center, Rose Theater, Winter Jazz Fest, and The Colbert Show.
Jocelyn Gould
April 25th Two Shows 7:00 & 9:00 PM
