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December 2019
SCC Jazz Combos – Night 1
Scottsdale Community College Big Band The Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen, in concert. (Night 1 of 2) The Nash Legacy Ensemble Blue will be opening this show. $15, $5 Students (25 & Under w/ ID)
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Scottsdale Community College Big Band The Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen, in concert. $15, $5 Students (25 & Under w/ ID)
Find out more »ASA Jazz Ensemble
The ASA Jazz Ensemble is performing at The Nash Thursday, December 12 at 6:30pm. This nine-piece combo will perform hard-swinging jazz, Latin, and funky pieces and even a bit of free jazz. A special tribute to Horace Silver will be featured in this performance. Free Admission
Find out more »The Nash Composers Coalition
The Nash Composers Coalition enters its fourth year of premiere-filled appearances at The Nash. The NCC returns once more with dueling septets, featuring different line-ups for each half of the performance. The opening group includes: Chaz Martineau-sax, Adam Roberts-sax, Alex Price-trumpet, Milas Yoes-trombone, Russell Schmidt-piano, Vince Thiefain-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums After a brief intermission, the closing septet features: Keith Kelly-sax, Eric Rasmussen-sax, Megan DeJarnett-trumpet, Matt Lennex-trombone, Jeff Libman-guitar, Ben Hedquist-bass, Connor Sample-drums The evening will see the premiere of fourteen jazz compositions, written specifically by NCC performers for these septets. The…
Find out more »“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, guitarist-tbd, 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 settings, she is equally at…
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