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Michael Eckroth Trio
Michael Eckroth Trio
Michael Eckroth Trio www.michaeleckroth.com Michael Eckroth-piano, Raul Reyes Bueno-bass, Joel Mateo-drums Blending elements of latin jazz, afro-antillean rhythms, and contemporary instrumental music, the trio celebrates music from Eckroth’s previous albums as well as introducing music from an upcoming album soon to be released on the TRCC record label. With Puerto Rico native Joel Mateo on the drums and Cuban-born Raul Reyes Bueno on the bass, Eckroth (a Phoenix native) explores disparate and surprising trends in Latin jazz music. “..a modern renaissance musician with the kind of insights into the music that will surprise you.” Raul DaGama, Latin Jazz Network(Discounted Student…
Jam Session: Stan Sorenson
Jam Session: Stan Sorenson
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/ ID (ticket sales at the door only), free for instrumentalists & vocalists who sit in
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Basha High School Jazz I & II
Basha High School Jazz I & II
An evening of jazz presented by Bash High School's Jazz I & II bands, under the direction of Miles Denny and Shawn Schive.
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Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
FREE ADMISSION! Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano Come on in and check out The Nash! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
The Music Of Justice
The Music Of Justice
Rescheduled from Feb. 23rd Black History Month Event: The Music of Justice Panel Discussion and Performance The Music of Justice was first presented virtually in 2021 during the pandemic by The Nash in collaboration with Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church and ASU Center for Race and Democracy, and funding from Arizona Humanities. The experiences and expertise of the panelists, and the skill of the moderator resulted in a uniquely informed and vibrant discussion on which this event will build.
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First Friday: Steve Adelson
First Friday: Steve Adelson
FREE ADMISSION! Steve Adelson-Chapman Stick, Dave Henning-piano, Eddie Barattini-drums, Joe Garcia-percussion Steve Adelson is considered one of the world's premier Chapman Stick players. He has performed internationally in Germany, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Italy, Canada and Japan. Steve has produced the Long Beach New York Jazz Fest for the past 16 years and has brought in many world-renowned jazz icons into the series such as Stanley Jordan, Will Lee, Omar Hakim, Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Vignola, as well as a long list of other world-class performers. Steve is listed as the only Chapman Stick player in Scott Yanow's book, The Great Jazz Guitarists,…
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New Volunteer Orientation
New Volunteer Orientation
Love jazz? Love The Nash? Consider becoming a volunteer! Volunteering at The Nash is the perfect way to enjoy jazz and help promote the music we all love—and to have fun! Volunteers at The Nash are engaged in a variety of activities at the live jazz club, from greeting guests, working concessions, providing hospitality for musicians to helping out at special events. Find out how to get involved at these Saturday information and orientation sessions. Learn more here: https://thenash.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Sandra Bassett
Sandra Bassett
Sandra celebrates Women's Month by singing songs made famous by Influential Jazz Vocalists such as Billie Holiday, Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Sara Vaughan, Dianne Reeves and more. These women helped to shape jazz from its inception. Understanding that she stands on the shoulders of those who have paved a way for women in Jazz, Sandra, along with Beth Lederman on keys, embraces this history and seeks to remind us all that women have been and will always be an instrumental and key part of Jazz; yesterday, today and forevermore... (Discounted Student tickets available at check out)
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Francine Reed
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 since the mid 80’s, appeared on The Tonight Show, and appeared for many seasons in Seattle’s high-energy dinner-theatre cabaret, Teatro ZinZanni. What an…
Jam Session: Beth Lederman
Jam Session: Beth Lederman
Beth Lederman-piano/bandleader, Mary Petrich-sax, 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. In the spirit of building gender equality in our shared musical world of jazz, we support efforts to promote gender equity on…
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Superstition Jazz Orchestra
Superstition Jazz Orchestra
JAZZ MASTERS’ SERIESThe Superstition Jazz Orchestra presents"A Thad Jones 100th Birthday Celebration" On March 8, Phoenix College’s Superstition Jazz Orchestra will continue its jazz masters series, performing an evening of the music of THAD JONES — a tribute to the composer, trumpeter and bandleader, who was considered one of the most influential musicians in jazz for more than four decades and one of the greatest jazz trumpet soloists of all time!
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Phoenix College Combos & Big Band
Phoenix College Combos & Big Band
An evening of jazz with the Phoenix College Combos and Big Band, under the direction of Mary Petrich.
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Rebecca De La Torre with Bohemian Insurgence
Rebecca De La Torre with Bohemian Insurgence
Rebecca De La Torre-vocals/piano/cuatro, Mahlon Hawk-bass/vocals, Josiel Perez-trumpet, Leslie Pozo-trombone, Joe Goglia-drums, Travis Rowland-percussion Vocalist, pianist, and cuatrista Rebecca De La Torre and her Latin/Americana/World band Bohemian Insurgence, return to The Nash March 10th. The night promises to feature fresh new latin-influenced interpretations of several jazz standards, as well as several Cuban & Argentinian classics translated poetically into English by Rebecca herself. Come experience beautiful vocals, intriguing soundscapes, and latin/folk original compositions “where Soul/Americana meets Latin/World”. (Discounted Student tickets available at check out)
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Dave Potter & Retro Groove
Dave Potter & Retro Groove
Brice Winston-sax, Angelo Versace-piano, Will Goble-bass, Dave Potter-drums This new project features Jazz-flavored arrangements of modern classics from Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, Peter Gabriel, Prince, The Doobie Brothers, etc. “A native of North Carolina, Dave began playing drum set in high school and starting performing with his elders in the RDU area at the age of 16. Following his graduation from Florida State University, he was chosen from a national pool of applicants to be a member of the Louis Armstrong Quintet at the University of New Orleans. Unfortunately, the tragedy of hurricane Katrina temporarily ended his hopes for a…
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We3 with Sheila Earley
We3 with Sheila Earley
In honor of National Women's History month, We3 & Sheila Earley perform their "I'm A Woman" concert. Celebrating music inspired by women, along with music made popular by female artists and composers. We3 performed their very first concert together on October 1, 2016, at the Nash in downtown Phoenix. An undeniable chemistry was recognized, and the group continued to perform sold out shows at the MIM and Phoenix Theatre along with recording their first full length CD, “We’ll Meet Again”.
Jam Session: Clark Gibson
Jam Session: Clark Gibson
Clark Gibson-saxophone/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/ ID (ticket sales at the door only), free for instrumentalists & vocalists who sit in
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Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
FREE ADMISSION! Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano Come on in and check out The Nash! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
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Lew Tabackin/Randy Brecker Open Soundcheck Q&A
Lew Tabackin/Randy Brecker Open Soundcheck Q&A
Lew Tabackin-saxophone, Randy Brecker-trumpet/flugelhorn, Peter Washington-bass, Lewis Nash-drums This is a rare opportunity to interact with some of the best musicians in the business! The band will play and then work with the young musicians in attendance.
Lew Tabackin/Randy Brecker Quartet
Lew Tabackin/Randy Brecker Quartet
Honoring Toshiko Akiyoshi Lew Tabackin-saxophone, Randy Brecker-trumpet/flugelhorn, Peter Washington-bass, Lewis Nash-drums As part of The Nash’s celebration of Women in History month, This show will be dedicated to Toshiko ,who will be presented with The Nash Beacon Award in a video during the show. Born in 1929, Toshiko Akiyoshi changed the face of jazz music over her sixty-year career. As one of few women and Asian musicians in the jazz world, Akiyoshi infused Japanese culture, sounds, and instruments into her music. As a pianist, bandleader, and composer-arranger, Akiyoshi cemented her place as one of the most important jazz musicians of the…
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Lauren Kinhan Clinic
Lauren Kinhan Clinic
This is a rare opportunity to interact with some of the best musicians in the business! The band will play and then work with the young musicians in attendance.
Lauren Kinhan
Lauren Kinhan
Lauren Kinhan, solo artist and member of the New York Voices, makes her much anticipated return to The Nash with her colorful book of standards and originals. Always forward thinking in her musical vision, she constantly pushes herself to mine the interiors of songs and create new landscapes for music to come to life on stage. Described by the New York City Jazz Record as a singer who, “brings the passion of a soul singer to the improvisatory reach of a jazz diva,” combined with her longtime collaborator and recent Latin Grammy nominee pianist/band leader Martin Bejerano, this promises a…
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Jam Session: Stan Sorenson
Jam Session: Stan Sorenson
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/ ID (ticket sales at the door only), free for instrumentalists & vocalists who sit in
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Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
FREE ADMISSION! Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano Come on in and check out The Nash! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
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Garrett Jones
Garrett Jones
Garrett Jones-bassoon, Charlie Smith-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Connor Sample-drums Garrett Jones presents a unique blend of styles -- from straight-ahead jazz standards to original chamber tunes -- performed on an instrument rarely heard in a jazz club setting: the bassoon. (Discounted Student tickets available at checkout)
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Hot Dogs & Jazz
Hot Dogs & Jazz
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. FREE Admission! (Please reserve seats through our ticketing site)
Kristin Korb Trio
Kristin Korb Trio
Kristin Korb is a stellar bassist in the tradition of her mentor, Ray Brown, who introduced Kristin to the world on a Ray Brown Trio CD released in 1996. In addition to her hard-swinging bass chops, Kristin is a remarkable vocalist with a crystalline voice and adventurous style. Putting together her bass and vocal skills simultaneously results in an amazing display of engaging talent and joy for her audiences, which is further enhanced by the diversity of her repertoire and unique arrangements. Now living in Denmark, this rare stateside appearance at The Nash is not to be missed!
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Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom
Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom
Allison Miller-drums/composer, Nicole Glover-sax, Shamie Royston-piano, Ben Williams-bass “...Miller's craftiness as a percussionist is met by her ingenuity as a composer and group conceptualist.” -The New Yorker. NYC-based drummer/composer/teacher Allison Miller engages her deep roots in improvisation as a vehicle to explore all music. Described by critics as a Modern Jazz Icon in the Making, Miller has been named “Top 20 Jazz Drummers” in Downbeat Magazine and her composition, Otis Was a Polar Bear, is on NPR’s list of The 200 Greatest Songs by 21st Century Women. Miller is Monterey Jazz Festival’s 2019 Artist in Residence, alongside bassist/producer Derrick Hodge.…
Jam Session: Dave Henning
Jam Session: Dave Henning
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/ ID (ticket sales at the door only), free for instrumentalists & vocalists who sit in (photo: Diane Banyai)
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Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
FREE ADMISSION! Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano Come on in and check out The Nash! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Corona Del Sol HS/Bogle Junior High Jazz
Corona Del Sol HS/Bogle Junior High Jazz
The jazz programs of Corona Del Sol High School, under the direction of David DuPlessis, and Bogle Junior High School, under the direction of Carlos Aguero.
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Holly Channell: A Tribute to Dorothy Fields
Holly Channell: A Tribute to Dorothy Fields
Holly Channell-drums, Mary Petrich-sax, Claudia Bloom-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass Recently named a 2023 Sister in Jazz by the Jazz Education Network, drummer Holly Channell pays tribute to Academy Award winning song-writer Dorothy Fields who co-wrote over 200 jazz standards that we know and love today! Some of her repertoire includes Sunny Side of the Street, The Way You Look Tonight and I Can't Give You Anything But Love. Come celebrate and have a great time with us listening and dancing to some original and revamped arrangements of her tunes, and learn a little bit more about Dorothy Fields along the way. …
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Royce Murray Jazz Ensemble
Royce Murray Jazz Ensemble
Royce Murray-organ, Eric Bart-guitar, Tim Robinson-drums A master on the Hammond B3, Royce Murray has opened for Tony Monaco, Joey DeFrancesco and the legendary Jimmy Smith. He has toured with Blues Hall of Fame artist “Big Pete” Pearson.
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