
Recorded Nov. 9, 2019 Mary Stallings-vocals, Eric Gunnison-piano, Mark Simon-bass, Paul Romaine-drums, with Javon Jackson-sax Mary Stallings is “One of the most distinctive and compelling jazz singers on the scene today” (DownBeat). Her ease of delivery is unrivaled, as is the support given to her by this awesome band. Enjoy the show, and please consider […]

Recorded on March 24, 2019 Emilio Vargas- saxophone, Alex Yuwen-saxophone, Charles Smith-piano, Greg Hasson-guitar, Max Beckman-bass, Sam Russo-drums This outstanding concert by a sextet of Phoenix "young lions" is dedicated to the music of the great Arizona-born bassist and composer Charles Mingus. Enjoy the show, and please consider helping The Nash to continue bringing you […]

Recorded on March 24, 2018 Mayu Saeki-flute, Ayako Shirasaki-piano, Noriko Ueda-bass, Lewis Nash-drums This concert celebrates the unique relationship between American jazz and Japanese culture. It features three extraordinary Japanese ladies of jazz in performance with Lewis Nash, with whom they have played many times in New York City. Enjoy the show, and please consider […]

Recorded September 15, 2018 Cory Weeds-sax, David Hazeltine-piano, Michael Glynn-bass, Julian MacDonough-drums Cory Weeds is a saxophonist with an expressive sound rooted in jazz tradition, as well as being a label owner with more than 160 CDs documenting unsung Jazz heroes, one of Canada’s most important Jazz impresarios, and a favorite at The Nash! This […]

Recorded Nov. 1, 2018 Emmet Cohen-piano, Russell Hall-bass, Kyle Poole-drums Multifaceted American jazz pianist Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal artistic figures. Downbeat praised the “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary” he employs to communicate with other musicians and audiences at what he terms “the deepest level of humanity and individuality.” […]

Recorded Jan 25, 2020 Randy Napoleon: Understated Guitar Genius Randy Napoleon-guitar, Mike Kocour-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Dom Moio-drums Randy Napoleon is an extraordinary guitarist, composer and arranger who toured and recorded with Benny Green, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and Michael Bublé before joining The Freddy Cole Quartet in 2007, for whom he arranged Mr. Cole's last five albums. […]

Recorded May 10, 2019 Larry Fuller-piano, Hassan Shakur-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Based in New York City, Larry Fuller is an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, band leader, and clinician known to “swing like a beast!”. His career credits include musical director and pianist for vocal great Ernestine Anderson, pianist for renowned drummer Jeff Hamilton’s Trio, and final pianist in legendary bassist Ray […]

Recorded April 27, 2018 Nick Finzer’s Hear & Now Lucas Pino-tenor, Nick Finzer-trombone, Rafal Sarneki-guitar, Glenn Zaleski-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Jimmy Macbride-drums Nick Finzer is one of the most dynamic musicians of the millennial generation. He’s on a mission to be a passionate voice defining the sound of Jazz in this age while also bringing street […]

Recorded Feb. 8, 2020 Andrew Gross-saxophone, Adam Roberts-saxophone, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Scott Sadlon-drums, Joe Garcia-percussion Led by drummer Scott Sadlon, SONRISA is a collective of some of the most talented jazz musicians in the Phoenix area. Named after the Spanish word for “Smile” the group brings a joyful energy to all of its performances. […]

Recorded June 19, 2018 Ellis Green-piano, Alex Price-trumpet, Max Beckman-bass, Filip Voia-Tipei Ellis Green studied jazz at Arizona State University with Mike Kocour and Lewis Nash. This impressive performance is the culmination of year-long project interpreting the music of Tadd Dameron, one of the most influential arrangers of bop and swing eras who composed standards including "Hot […]

Recorded Jan. 31, 2020 Saxophones: Hugh Lovelady, Mary Petrich, Bryon Ruth, Chris Campbell, Paul Brewer; Trumpets: Fred Forney, Kevin Tangney, Denny Monce, Danny Doyle; Trombones: Wade Eisinger, Milas Yoes, Benjie Messer, Richard Lillard; Rhythm: Shea Marshall-piano, Steve Himmelstein-guitar, Jon Murray-bass, Ken French-drums;special Guest: Dennis Rowland-vocals THE NEW GUARD BIG BAND is Phoenix’s premiere jazz orchestra, […]