Al Alabado-vocals & percussion, Art Grijalva-guitar, Adrian Goldenthal-bass, Chuck Leichner-piano, Israel Reyes-drums 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 […]
BEYOND THE VOICES: A Tribute to My Musical Heros Since opening in 2012, The Nash has aimed to create a center for jazz education and performance in the heart of Phoenix's art district. It has become, in turn, a venue presenting and promoting new and exciting music. Over a decade ago, it also became the […]
Kick off The Nash 13th Anniversary Weekend with the blazing hot salsa of this 10-piece powerhouse band! Carmela y Más is back for another unforgettable evening filled with the vibrant rhythms of Latin Salsa. This band combines Afro-Cuban, Latin Jazz, and Salsa Tropical music to create a sound that captivates and exhilarates. With a legacy […]
Sponsored by Joseph & Tami Berg Terell Stafford-trumpet | Wycliffe Gordon-trombone | Tim Green-sax | Bill Cunliffe-piano | John Clayton-bass | Lewis Nash-drums For more than twenty years over Labor Day Weekend, these master jazz musicians came together in Vail, Colorado to conduct the prestigious Vail Jazz Workshop. Although Vail Jazz is no longer presenting […]
The Nash 13th Anniversary weekend wraps up with a special performance by trumpet phenom Phillip Dizack and The Scottsdale Community College Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen. This is a rare opportunity to hear one of the premier instrumentalists of his time in a big band setting. Philip Dizack, one of the most […]
Música da Pássaro brings Brazilian and other Latin jazz music to life. The stellar ensemble features Carol Bird Mellis, flute and voice; Chris Champion, guitar; Brett Reed, mallets; Ben Hedquist, bass; Adam Clark, drums; and special guest Mark Mellis, piano and flute. Carol Bird Mellis is the adjunct flute professor at Scottsdale Community College. She […]
Bryne Donaldson-sax, Lawrence Ross-keys, Chris Sabberese-guitar, Roger Dryer-bass, PJ Hill-drums Join Moe Flavour for a night of silky, groove-oriented jazz at The Nash. Flavour was created by paring the talents of keyboard engineer and composer Lawrence Ross, with the big sound and delightful tones of saxophonist Bryne Donaldson. Formed in 2010 in Phoenix, AZ, the […]
Renee Patrick-vocals, Suzanne Lansford-violin, Nicole Pesce-piano, Sheila Earley-drums On October 1st, 2016 - We3 Performed their first concert together at the Nash! Now, in 2025, We3 are celebrating nine wonderful years together by giving an encore performance right here at the very spot where it all began! Don't miss this exciting celebration concert featuring Sheila […]
Diana Lee & Alice Tatum-vocals, Beth Lederman-keys, Chris Champion-guitar, Jon Murray-bass, Janet Daniel-drums Diana Lee & Alice Tatum - two of the finest vocalists to ever call Arizona home - have put together a soul revue for the ages! Join these two as they lead this top-notch band through soul classics, sultry ballads and a […]
Escape the ghouls and goblins and join Adam12, the Little Big Band led by local saxophonist Adam Roberts for a special, Halloween night performance. Adam12 features top performers from around The Valley, performing wildly original, virtuosic arrangements by visionary composers like Jim McNeely, George Russell, Marty Paich and many more. "A wise man once said: […]
The Nash announces the return of Small Creatures, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo set to captivate with their electrifying blend of soul and jazz. Hailing from the Motor City, André and Britt Frappier bring their rich musical heritage to the stage, weaving together an unforgettable evening of music that features songs from jazz luminaries like Herbie […]