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June 2019
Emerging Artist Series: Alex Price
Kaili Otsuka-vocals, Katelyn Vincent-vocals, Alex Price-trumpet/compositions, Chaz Martineau-tenor saxophone, Benjamin Cortez-piano/vocals, Jude Poorten-guitar, Vincent Thiefain-upright bass, Sam Russo-drums Alex Price is a jazz musician and Downbeat award-winning composer from the Los Angeles area, currently living in Tempe, Arizona. Alex has performed/shared the stage with numerous artists as a trumpet player, including Lewis Nash, Michael Kocour, Wayne Bergeron, Conrad Herwig, Michelle Coltrane, Joel Frahm, Sean Jones, Jason Palmer and Harold Maybern. In the past, he has performed with the Young Sounds…
Find out more »The Brecker Brothers Project
Bruce Gates-trumpet, Paul Brewer-alto sax, Adam Roberts-tenor sax, Nick Manson-keyboards, Jeff Lauffer-guitar, Mike King-bass, John Lewis-drums, Joe Garcia-percussion The Brecker Brothers Project was formed to present the incredible music of the seminal 70’s fusion band formed by Randy and Michael Brecker. Like it’s namesake, the Project is a veritable “Super-band” of Valley virtuosos. Expect to hear Brecker classics like; Some Skunk Funk, African Skies, Sponge, Grease Piece, King Of The Lobby, Funky Sea Funky Dew and many others. This promises…
Find out more »Jam Session: Stan Sorenson
photo by Diane Banyai Stan Sorenson-guitar/bandleader, Sean Brogan-bass, Buddy Banks-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.…
Find out more »July 2019
First Friday: Geocentric
Zach Gillespie-keyboard/piano/electronics, Alan Acosta-saxophone, Bailey Zick-bass, Joel Oroz-drums Spanning the musical expanse between modern and traditional jazz. An Intergalactic Space-Jazz adventure brought to you by adventurous Phoenix Jazz musicians. Brace yourselves. Free Admission
Find out more »Carmela y Más
This eight-piece Latin Jazz - Salsa band has graced many stages locally and internationally. A kaleidoscope of Afro-Cuban rhythms delivered in electrifying musical performances. ALL SEATS RESERVED $35 VIP, $30 Preferred, $25 General, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID. Seating in General section only) Plus processing costs Note: Parking available as an add-on to your online ticket purchase
Find out more »Jam Session: Brave Musician
Monica Shriver-saxophone/flute, Danielle Cooke-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Matt McClintock-drums Brave Musician is a comprehensive initiative for musicians' personal development in creative confidence and empowerment. The Brave Musician Jam session hosted by Monica Shriver is a supportive environment for musicians of all ages, styles, and levels to make music together. Have you always wanted to go to a jam session but didn’t really know what it was about? Do you have something that you want to try, maybe a song or chord progression or…
Find out more »Vocal Jazz Workshop Concert (Week One)
This is the culminating performance of The Nash Summer Vocal Jazz Workshop (Week One), directed by Dennis Rowland. The Vocal Jazz Workshops will focus on the vocalist’s role in a jazz ensemble. Through performance, vocalists and instrumentalists will explore the basics of what to listen for when performing with an ensemble, how to choose tunes and keys, intros and endings, improvisation and vocal techniques. Free Admission
Find out more »Emerging Artist Series: Benjamin Cortez
Benjamin Cortez-keyboards/vocals/guitar, Patrick Feher-tenor and alto saxophones, Jayson Davis-trumpet, Richard Brennan-trombone, Joe Allie-guitars, Eric Nakamoto-bass, Connor Sample-drums Benjamin Cortez is a multi-dimensional musician who delivers soulful, high-energy performances on vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass guitar, and drums. His diverse musical sensibilities reflect the eclectic cultural landscape of his hometown: Phoenix, Arizona. In his time living there, he has has jumped at every opportunity to better his craft, having been recruited to do live and session work for high-profile acts ranging from…
Find out more »The Sextet: The Genius Of Mingus
Alex Yuwen-sax, Bryon Ruth-sax, Charles Smith-piano, Greg Hasson-guitar, Max Beckman-bass, Jacob Eary-drums The Sextet is a group of valley-based musicians dedicated to performing the music of the great bassist and composer, Charles Mingus. The Sextet aims to perform his compositions through arrangements of their own that capture the amazing spirit and energy of Mingus. $25, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID) Plus processing costs Note: Parking available as an add-on to your online ticket purchase
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