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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 […]
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Women In Jazz Series: Roxy Coss
Women In Jazz Series: Roxy Coss
Roxy Coss-sax, Caili O'Doherty-piano, Russell Hall-bass, Bryan Carter-drums "Easily the next hot modern jazz star for generation now" - Cashbox Magazine Musician, Composer, Bandleader, Educator and Activist Roxy Coss received the 2022 Downbeat Critics’ Poll "Rising Star" award on Soprano Saxophone, is a recipient of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award, the Hothouse Magazine & […]
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11th Anniversary House Party-Lewis Nash & The NY All-Stars
11th Anniversary House Party-Lewis Nash & The NY All-Stars
Paul Bollenback-guitar, Dave Kikoski-piano, Essiet Essiet-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Join us for this spectacular private party for 60 guests featuring an intimate performance by Lewis Nash & The NY All-Stars, complimented by a panoramic birds-eye view of Phoenix. Includes hosted wine and hors d’ouevres.
The Stakes
The Stakes
Billed by the Phoenix New Times as “the premier live hip-hop band in town,” The Stakes have become a staple in Arizona’s music scene. The band reflects the diverse colors and experiences of the young and the revolutionary, with a realism and authenticity that brings together their unique brand of hip-hop. Their stories and visions […]
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11th Anniversary Show – The Vincent Herring/Lewis Nash NY All-Star Band: Something Else (two shows)
11th Anniversary Show – The Vincent Herring/Lewis Nash NY All-Star Band: Something Else (two shows)
Vincent Herring-alto sax, James Carter-tenor sax, Wallace Roney Jr.-trumpet, Paul Bollenback-guitar, Dave Kikoski-piano, Essiet Essiet-bass, Lewis Nash-drums “…the band wears its hard-bop heart on its sleeve …It practically dares audiences to sit still and remain on their best behavior.” – Steve Futterman, The New Yorker SOMETHING ELSE! is a Soul Jazz Revue led by Vincent Herring, […]
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11th Anniversary – Vincent Herring with the SCC Jazz Orchestra
11th Anniversary – Vincent Herring with the SCC Jazz Orchestra
Saxophonist Vincent Herring's intense, soulful, multi-noted style and ebullient swing have excited audiences worldwide. On stage, Herring and his band often make an incendiary sound over fine and controlled rhythms of modern times. Vincent tours frequently with his projects around the in the United States, Europe, Japan, China and around the world. Vincent continues to […]
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Sandra Bassett
Sandra Bassett
? Experience the Mesmerizing Jazz of Sandra Bassett at The Nash! ? Indulge your senses in an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring jazz with the sensational Sandra Bassett. Join us at The Nash as she takes the stage, delivering sultry melodies and timeless classics that will transport you to a world of smooth rhythms and unforgettable […]
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Latin Jazz Series: Frank Valdes Septet
Latin Jazz Series: Frank Valdes Septet
October 21st will be a celebration of the music of NY Puerto Rican composers and band leaders such as , Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Machito and, also, the music of Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard and Herbie Hancock. “These are some of my most important mentors and the music will be performed with a […]
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BossaNova77
BossaNova77
BossaNova 77 has been performing Brazilian Bossa Nova Jazz music and standards for over 40 years in the Phoenix area. BossaNova 77 performs the classic sounds out of Brazil from performers like Antônio Carlos Jobim, and Joao Gilberto, as well as all the American Jazz Standards we know and love in a classic Bossa Nova […]
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SCC & CGCC Big Bands
SCC & CGCC Big Bands
Join us for an evening of Big Band Music, featuring the Scottsdale Community College Big Band under the direction of Eric Rasmussen and the Chandler Gilbert Community College Little Big Band under the direction of Adam Roberts.
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Adam Roberts & Dave Schmidt
Adam Roberts & Dave Schmidt
Adam Roberts and Dave Schmidt “Twin Tenors” Back by popular demand! Adam Roberts-saxophone, Dave Schmidt-saxophone, Dave Henning-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Adam Roberts & Dave Schmidt celebrate the legacy of the tenor saxophone playing bebop, hard bop, modal jazz, and modern tunes destined to become classics.
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Floote Prints
Floote Prints
FLOOTE PRINTS: Mike Crotty-flute/alto flute/bass flute, Joe Corral-flute/alto flute/piccolo, Michael Collins-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Rarely has the sound of two flutes been heard in jazz since recordings by Joe Farrell and Sam Most more than 30 years ago. In 2010 flutists Mike Crotty and Joe Corral created a high-energy quintet called FLOOTE PRINTS to […]
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KJZZ Halloween Party
KJZZ Halloween Party
Join Blaise Lantana & Friends, including Francine Reed, Dennis Rowland, Stan Sorenson, and more! Hear Some Halloween favorites Witchcraft, Spooky, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, Black Magic Woman, Autumn Leaves and The Night has A Thousand Eyes. Costume contest for some new CDs and KJZZ swag. Join the All Hallows' eve Celebration […]
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The IJFT w/ Corcoran Holt & Lewis Nash
The IJFT w/ Corcoran Holt & Lewis Nash
The University of Iowa Jazz Faculty Trio (The IJFT) Dr. Damani Phillips-sax, Curtis Taylor-trumpet, Dr. William Menefield-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Lewis Nash-drums The newly-formed IJFT consists of the newly-solidified jazz faculty of the University of Iowa jazz studies program. UI jazz has undergone some significant changes in the past 4 years and is quickly positioning itself […]
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Sonrisa
Sonrisa
Andrew Gross-saxophone, Paul Brewer-saxophone, Nick Manson-piano, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Dwight Kilian-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 its performances. It’s a rare occasion […]