The Nash Education Programs Featured on AZ Daily Mix
The AZ Daily Mix from AZ CW7 recently visited The Nash to discuss our Jazz Education programs with Director Dr. Clark Gibson.
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The Nash/Act One Concerts on Channel 12 News
Second graders from Sheely Farms Elementary School attended a free concert at The Nash, presented through our partnership with Act One, on May 7th. Channel 12 was there to capture the kids’ excitement at hearing jazz for the first time.…
Celebrating International Jazz Day on Channel 12 News
Our Director of Education, Dr. Clark Gibson, appeared on Arizona Midday today in honor of International Jazz Day. He was joined by ASU guitar instructor, Dr. Jeffrey Libman; Dr. Ben Hedquist, the Jazz Director at Glendale Community College on bass,…
The Nash Interns play at Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
Our talented group of Nash Interns recently played a show for the students at the Glenn L Downs Social Sciences Academy and were thrilled to receive a batch of handwritten thank you letters. Thank you to the staff and students…
AZ Republic Story on The Nash upgrades
In case you missed it! We are very excited to announce a $2.5 million capital campaign to create Arizona’s signature jazz education and performance center. You can read all about it in the February 17th AZ Republic article written by…
The Nash Announces $2.5 Million Expansion for Jazz in Downtown Phoenix
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2024 (Phoenix, AZ) The Nash/Jazz in Arizona’s leadership has announced plans for an expanded center for jazz in downtown Phoenix, headquartered on Roosevelt Row. The $2.5 million combined projects will include a new 3,200 square foot…
The Count Basie Orchestra wins 2024 Grammy®
The Nash congratulates The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra for winning a 2024 Grammy Award for “Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album”, Basie Swings the Blues. And don’t forget to get your tickets to hear this amazing ensemble – live and in…
Lewis Nash to take Leave of Absence
Congatulations to our 2024 All-State Jazz Band representatives!
Congratulations to the following Nash students for making the all-state jazz band this year: JJ Dunn, alto sax Tyler Hansen, alto sax Jonah Kinworthy, tenor sax Kyle Stryker, bari sax Lucas Albequerque, trombone Madi Shupe, trombone Aiden Oh, piano Learn…
The Nash Women In Jazz initiative featured in Cronkite News story
The Nash’s Women In Jazz initiative was featured in a recent Cronkite News story by Sam Volante. You can read the article HERE.