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December 2019
“Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas” – The Crotty & O’Neill Sextet
Deater O'Neill-vocals, Mike Crotty-trumpet/saxophone/flutes, Michael Collins-piano, Sean Brogan-bass, Glenn Davis-drums, Brett Reed-vibes The Crotty & O'Neill Sextet returns to The NASH on Saturday, December 14 with "Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas". Vocalist Deater O'Neill and multi-instrumentalist Mike Crotty join an all-star rhythm section to present a show that promises to surprise and delight kids of all ages, as it transforms musical holiday traditions into a swinging, funny, foot-stompin' and inspiring romp through the season! $25, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID) Plus processing…
Find out more »JAZZmeetsPOETRY: Stanzas for Sinatra
A night of JAZZmeetsPOETRY in honor of Frank Sinatra Celebrating the “Chairman of the Board” The final show of the year for the JAZZmeetsPOETRY series highlights the gift that was – and is – Sinatra. Get inspired during the holiday season with a tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra, born Dec. 12, as well as a celebration of Human Rights Day, Dec. 10. The Chairman of the Board, with his signature voice, was also a champion and crusader for human…
Find out more »CGCC Little Big Band
Chandler-Gilbert Community College Little Big Band under the direction of Adam Roberts CGCC’s most adventurous jazz group takes on compositions from Jim McNeely, Bill Holman, Bill Cunliffe, Marty Paich, and former AZ local Lucas Pino. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
Find out more »The Nash Vocal Jazz Ensemble
The Nash Vocal Jazz Ensemble present "Jingle Bell Ball", featuring the music of Cole Porter, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Kenny Loggins, Duke Ellington, Jimmy Webb, Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Sara Bareilles and a whole lot more! $20, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
Find out more »Open Hand
Mary Petrich-saxophones, Mark Witt-trombone, Ray Lebert-guitar, Sean Brogan-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums OpenHand explores original compositions and creative approaches to standards with a decidedly cool chemistry at work. Creative saxophonist Mary Petrich has been developing her own vision for the past 20 years. Her desire to push the boundaries has led her to many projects and collaborations, the latest being the album “Murmuration” with her quartet “OpenHand”. With an abiding love for free style improvisation and the intimate collaboration of small group…
Find out more »Hot Dogs & Jazz: Jazz For Families
Hot Dogs & Jazz is a great opportunity for children and families to enjoy a fun program about jazz — the music born in America and found in Hip-Hop and other popular music. Join us Saturday morning, December 21st, as our accomplished musicians demonstrate different instruments and styles of jazz, and give kids a chance to move and sing to the music. Following the show, families will have a chance to meet the band while everyone enjoys free hot dogs, answering…
Find out more »Dmitri Matheny Group featuring Holly Pyle
DMITRI MATHENY GROUP featuring HOLLY PYLE SONGS OF WONDER The Stevie Wonder Songbook Holly Pyle-vocals, Dmitri Matheny-flugelhorn, Lamar Gaines-piano, T-Bone Sistrunk-bass, Dom Moio-drums Winner of “NW Instrumentalist of the Year” honors in the Seattle Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Awards, flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny leads an all-star band featuring vocalist Holly Pyle in a program highlighting the music of Stevie Wonder. American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Stevie Wonder is a former child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the…
Find out more »KJZZ Holiday Show With Blaise Lantana & Friends
Blaise Lantana’s KJZZ Holiday Show Blaise Lantana-guitar/vocals, and many guests! Take a break from shopping and take in this joyful holiday show at The Nash with KJZZ radio personality and songstress Blaise Lantana, along with many of her notable musician friends, as they play favorite holiday music. $20 General, $15 Seniors (60+), $10 Students (25 & Under w/ ID) Plus processing costs
Find out more »Jam Session: Dave Henning
Photo by Diane Banyai Dave Henning-piano/bandleader, Selwyn Reams-bass, Bruce Stodola-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.…
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