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April 2020
One More Time: Shows From The Nash Archive
The Nash launches ONE MORE TIME: Shows from The Nash archives. As part of our Nash at Home initiative to keep our jazz community connected during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be streaming select shows that have been recorded to our archive over the past two and a half years. These "OMT" shows will be streamed on Facebook in their entirety (minus the intermission) so that you can enjoy them along with others (virtually, of course) as if you were…
Find out more »CANCELED: New Volunteer Orientation
The Nash offers volunteer information and orientation on a Saturday morning of every month at 10:00 a.m. (check the calendar!) Come meet current volunteers, find out more about volunteering, and meet new friends as you learn more about volunteering. The Nash is dependent upon the talents, generosity and commitment of volunteers. We have a very special mission and profound responsibility to ensure the preservation of America’s original art form–jazz–for our community, and for generations to come. If you have a personal…
Find out more »CANCELED: The Nash Education Showcase
www.carriemotzing.photography The Nash proudly presents our Nash Education Program ensembles in a free Saturday afternoon concert. Come out and listen to the future of jazz! 1:00: The Nash Legacy Ensemble (Blue) Directed by Eric Rasmussen 1:30: The Nash/PCM Jazz Ensemble Directed by Matt McClintock 2:00: The Nash Legacy Ensemble (Blue) Directed by Michael Kocour 2:30: The Nash Vocal Jazz Ensemble Directed by Dr. Gregory Amerind 3:00: Phoenix Jazz Girls Rising Directed by Claudia Bloom & Mary Petrich FREE Admission
Find out more »CANCELED: Jam Session: Stan Sorenson
photo by Diane Banyai Stan Sorenson-guitar/bandleader 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 »POSTPONED: Special Engagement: Tim Ray All-Star Jazz Quartet
We are working to reschedule this show in September. Stand by for further updates! Tim Ray-piano, Gray Sargent-guitar, Marshall Wood-bass, Harold Jones-drums Phoenix native Tim Ray returns to the Nash with a special performance by Tony Bennett’s quartet (prior to their Celebrity Theater concert with Mr. Bennett the following night). In addition to their tours and recordings with Tony, these musicians all have impressive credentials in the jazz world and beyond. Guitarist Gray Sargent (Illinois Jacquet, Phil Woods, Scott Hamilton,…
Find out more »CANCELED: ASU Jazz Repertory Band
The Arizona State University Jazz Repertory Band, directed by Jayson Davis, is a large ensemble that performs jazz arrangements and compositions from throughout the history of the jazz. Opening up for the Jazz Repertory Band will be a performance by the ASU Jazz Combo program. ASU Jazz Combos are small jazz groups that perform in variety of styles including bebop, fusion, and avant-garde, while offering a creative outlet for composers and arrangers. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
Find out more »CANCELED: Russell Schmidt Sextet
Peter Margulies-trumpet/flugelhorn, John Wojciechowski,-tenor saxophone, Brice Winston-tenor saxophone, Russell Schmidt-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Rob Moore-drums Pianist/Composer Russell Schmidt brings his sextet back to The Nash, with a roster of great jazz musicians from all over the country! In addition to Arizona heavyweights Brice Winston, Chris Finet, and Rob Moore, the line-up features two very special guests: saxophonist John Wojciechowski (St. Charles/Chicago, IL) and trumpeter Peter Margulies (Salt Lake City, UT). The sextet will perform a mixed program of original compositions and celebrated jazz classics, including a…
Find out more »CANCELED: 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, April 18th, 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 »CANCELED: Jam Session: Dave Henning
Photo by Diane Banyai Dave Henning-piano/bandleader 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/…
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