Lisa THEE’ Oracle Hightower and her band will take you on a musical journey that explores uncovers and relays the beautiful relationship between gospel & jazz music. They will demonstrate the common thread of improvisation that both genres embody, the beauty of playing what the music calls for in the moment and the joy of […]
Greg Abate-sax/flute, Dan Delaney-piano Dwight Kilian-bass, Arthur Vint-drums Greg Abate, jazz saxophonist, flutist and composer, continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe. Greg’s newest release, Magic Dance, with Kenny Barron, Dezron Douglas and Johnathan Blake was on the JazzWeek Charts at number 1 for 7 weeks and remained high on the charts […]
Stan Sorenson-guitar, Beth Lederman-keys, Mario Mendivil-bass, Buddy Banks-drums Stan Sorenson's group comes together to perform re-imagined version of Beatles' classics, just because. You've definitely got to get this music into your life! During his performances, Stan blends a variety of musical styles and songs with traditional jazz sounds. Cool, Be-bop, Latin, Rock, Reggae and today's […]
Nuance is: Devon Leal Bridgewater-trumpet/violin/cornet/flugelhorn, Dan Sieckman-guitar, Selwyn Reams-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums/congas and latin percussion, with Jackie Lopez-vocals For this special return-engagement at The Nash, Nuance Jazz with Jackie Lopez will perform Latin favorites and exciting selections made famous by Selena, Celia Cruz, Dizzy Gillespie and La Plata Sextette. Nuance has toured internationally and was […]
Sandra and her band celebrate Juneteenth with a celebration of music that includes Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Blues and Motown. This is truly a journey of the African American experience from Slavery to Present Day. Told through songs, you will be uplifted and will walk away with a song in your heart! Come out and celebrate […]
Dr. Jesse McGuire-trumpet, Raúl Yañez-piano, Mario Mendivil-bass, EJ Rodriguez-drums/percussion, Tony Valenzuela-percussion Join us for a lively evening of Latin Jazz and Salsa, blended with Mambo, Descarga, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Bolero and Samba. Raúl Yáñez brings a rich musical background and experience to the stage. He currently teaches at ASU in their School of Music, Dance […]
Sherry Roberson-vocals, Jermaine Lockhart-sax, Royce Murray-Hammond B3 Organ, Eric Bart-guitar, Tim Robinson-drums Juneteenth: "Let the Celebration continue!" with Sherry Roberson, featuring Jazz and Gospel music to stir, then soothe, the soul. Known to some as the country's second Independence Day. Juneteenth is celebrated as "freedom" in African American communities across the country and is observed as […]
Brice Winston-sax, Joshua Moore-guitar, Chris Finet-bass, Arthur Vint-drums Josh Moore is the guitar department head at NAU, making his debut performance at The Nash. This show will feature some standards, some lesser-known jazz compositions, and a few of his originals. Come in and meet Josh at the first of what will surely be many performances […]
Mike Kocour-piano, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Lewis Nash-drums The aptly monikered “Power Trio” brings together three of Arizona’s most accomplished musical powers. Mike Kocour – in addition to being the Director of Jazz Studies at ASU – has decades of performing and recording experience with five critically acclaimed CDs and a list of credits far too long […]