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January 2020
Alex Oliverio’s Sunshine Ensemble
Liam Connor-trumpet, Alex Price-trumpet, Chaz Martineau-tenor saxophone, Jacob Lauxman-electric guitar, Alex Oliverio-acoustic guitar, David Berry-keyboards, Dylan Thomas-bass, Jordan Tompkins-drums The Sunshine Ensemble will be releasing their new EP "La Madera" @ the Nash on 1/24! As Dave Sumner from Bandcamp Daily expressed, the Sunshine Ensemble "is as inviting as a warm smile". The ensemble seeks to draw you in with "thick melodies a mile wide" (Sumner, Bandcamp Daily) while presenting a singular vision of Jazz, Americana, and Folk music. The ensemble can spark a shoe-stompin',…
Find out more »Special Engagement: Randy Napoleon
Randy Napoleon-guitar, Mike Kocour-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Dom Moio-drums Randy Napoleon is a guitarist, composer and arranger who toured and recorded with Benny Green, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and Michael Bublé before joining The Freddy Cole Quartet in 2007; he arranged most of Cole’s last five albums, including the 2010 Grammy-nominated Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B. Napoleon also has appeared with other jazz luminaries, including Bill Charlap and Houston Person. His latest release as a leader is The Jukebox Crowd. His…
Find out more »Jam Session: Zach Wiggins
Zach Wiggins-piano/bandleader, Ben Hedquist-bass, Steve Fitch-drums Every Sunday the true spirit of jazz plays out on stage at The Nash, as student and pro musicians play together, unrehearsed, in a variety of combinations. There’s always a solid core trio. Student jazz musicians are welcome, with house band, grand piano, guitar and bass amp, drum set and sound all provided. Singers welcome. Event open to all ages! Great opportunities for audiences to enjoy 3 hours of jazz. $10, $5 Students w/…
Find out more »Special Engagement: New Guard Big Band w/ Dennis Rowland
THE NEW GUARD BIG BAND is Phoenix’s premiere jazz orchestra, comprising 17 of the most talented and in-demand musicians in the Valley. The Band will perform two completely different knockout shows in one night, both featuring the great vocalist Dennis Rowland, who toured with the Count Basie Orchestra for seven years. On the first show, The Band will play many of Basie’s most familiar and beloved works. The second show will offer exciting selections from the pens of Duke…
Find out more »February 2020
Bob Ravenscroft Trio
Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Max Beckman-bass, Rob Moore-drums Performances by the current Bob Ravenscroft Trio, feature Bob Ravenscroft on piano, kindred spirits Max Beckman on bass and Rob Moore on drums. Interpretations of songs from The Great American Songbook, original compositions, and the magnificent works associated with iconic jazz pianist Bill Evans. A Bob Ravenscroft Trio concert combines improvisational jazz and a spiritual influence into a spontaneous live experience. $21, $11 Students (25 & under w/ ID) Plus processing costs
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Paul-Eirik Melhus
Paul-Eirik Melhus-tenor saxophone, Michael Kocour-piano, Vince Thiefain-bass, Anthony Fung-drums Paul-Eirik Melhus returns home for a rare Phoenix appearance, playing a selection of jazz standards with some of his own arrangements. His band for this performance features the always incredible Michael Kocour on piano, Phoenix's own Vincent Thiefain on bass, and an up-and-coming drummer based in L.A., Anthony Fung. Don't miss this one - it's sure to be smokin'! Paul-Eirik Melhus is a saxophonist and composer currently residing in Princeton, NJ.…
Find out more »First Friday: Joel Oroz Quintet
Chaz Martineau-tenor saxophone, Patrick Feher-alto saxophone, Zach Gillespie-piano/keyboards, Bailey Zick-bass, Joel Oroz-drums Joel Oroz is an adventurous composer and performer from Phoenix, AZ. This program presents primarily original music as well as arrangements of established compositions. Joined by a team of stellar improvisers, this a show you won’t want to miss. Free Admission
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