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November 2019
Jam Session: Beth Lederman
Beth Lederman-piano/bandleader, Felix Sainz-bass, Emerson Laffey-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 »Superstition Jazz Orchestra
Superstition Jazz Orchestra - Music of the Modern Jazz Pianist Throughout the evolution of jazz, the pianist has often been the source for many of the great compositions that have shaped the idiom. Their works frequently become the “standards,” which have been performed and recorded by numerous artists and ensembles from trio to jazz orchestra. On Wednesday November 20th, the Superstition Jazz Orchestra will present a concert of arrangements by composer/arranger Mike Crotty, based on the works of several renowned…
Find out more »Phoenix Jazz Girls Rising
This is the culminating performance of the Phoenix Jazz Girls Rising project, which meets at The Nash for weekly rehearsals. Phoenix Jazz Girls Rising is designed to teach young female musicians the basic skills of jazz. In this 8-week program, we will learn well-known jazz tunes and create improvised solos to express individuality. $10, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
Find out more »Dave Potter’s Retro Groove
Brice Winston-saxophone, Angelo Versace-piano, Will Goble-bass, Dave Potter-drums Retro Groove has re-imagined modern pop classics from the 1980's with the sound and style of Jazz to create a unique listener experience. $21, $11 Students (25 & under w/ ID) Plus processing costs
Find out more »Bob Ravenscroft Trio
Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums Performances by the current Bob Ravenscroft Trio, feature Bob Ravenscroft on piano, kindred spirits Dwight Kilian 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
Find out more »Jazz Matinee: Francine Reed
From the mid-1970s through the early 90s, Francine reigned as the most popular jazz and blues vocalist in the Valley. In fact, she was still winning New Times/Best of Phoenix awards after she moved to Atlanta! Francine appeared with her bands Jazz Alive and Fever at venues such as The Boojum Tree, Chuy’s and Chuy’s Next Door/The Night Club, Churchill’s Pub and Bombay Bicycle Club, plus numerous festivals and concert halls. She has been part of Lyle Lovett’s Large Band…
Find out more »Jam Session: Stan Sorenson
photo by Diane Banyai Stan Sorenson-guitar/bandleader, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Scott Sadlon-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 »The Gospel Choir at The Nash
The Gospel Choir at The Nash, under the direction of Dr. Robert Body, in concert. $10, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
Find out more »Marcos Crego & Cubichi – “Remembrance of Havana”
Marcos Crego-piano, Max Beckman-upright bass, Caleb Michel-percussion, Ariel Valdespino-percussion , with guest artist: Daga Suchon-violin "Remembrance of Havana" Join Marcos and the band as they play a variety of styles of Cuban music from the '30s, '50s, son montuno, danzon, cha cha cha, all blended in a Caribbean brew with jazz and classical music. Special guest Daga Suchon is an amazing violinist from Poland, who will add the classical sounds to the mix. www.ladydaga.us $21, $11 Students (25 & under w/ ID) Plus processing…
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