Often blending a mixture of latin and bossa rhythms with strong balladry, Kim Weston deals in a currency that goes beyond love, loss, joy and grief. She peels back the bandages over homelessness, dependency, and religious dogma. The heavier issues of a culture that quickly celebrates success but sweeps its failures under the rug nudge […]

Alice Tatum-vocals, Nicole Pesce-piano, Jon Murray-bass, Danny Tomlinson-drums and special guest Gabrielle Beauvais JAZZ MEETS CABARET featuring Gabrielle Beauvais Alice Tatum is an award winning and critically acclaimed singer who has been a fixture on the Phoenix music scene for more than 30 years. She is an accomplished jazz vocalist, as well as excelling in […]

Celebrate Django Reinhardt's birthday with ZAZU West, Phoenix's premier ensemble dedicated to Gypsy Jazz, the style devoted to the legacy of the influential jazz guitar legend. Gypsy Jazz, Jazz Manouche, French Swing. Whatever it's called, the sound is infectious, swinging, and unmistakably Django. Whether playing uniqueDjango compositions, traditional and contemporary jazz standards in the Gypsy […]

Andrew Gross-tenor sax, Ben Cortez-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums/percussion, Joe Garcia-percussion Cinco De Moio’s newest version of the band formed in 2004. Come and check out some great standard jazz rep with a Latin twist. Mambo, Cha Cha, Samba, Baiao!!!!!

Dan Wilson is one of the most exciting guitarists on the scene today. Influenced by great guitarists Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian, Joe Pass, and George Benson – Dan Wilson’s musical identity has been shaped by everything from gospel and blues to traditional jazz, hip-hop and horn players like Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson. After graduating […]

Alex Weitz-saxophone/composer, Tal Cohen-piano, Ben Tiberio-bass, Michael Piolet-drums Originally from Arizona, Alex Weitz was a member of the award-winning Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Band. Alex went on to complete both his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Miami Frost School of Music, where he gained valuable mentorship and experience as a member of […]

Join the ASU Jazz Repertory Band and ASU Jazz Combos for a great night of live jazz! The Jazz Repertory Band in the ASU Herberger Institute School of Music, Dance and Theatre offers exciting playing opportunities to students while providing a solid foundation of the musical styles associated with the jazz tradition.  

Jazz combos are the core of the ASU Jazz Studies program. These exciting small jazz groups allow students to showcase their improvisational skills in a variety of styles including bebop, fusion and avant-garde, while offering a creative outlet for student composers and arrangers. Come see the jazz stars of tomorrow today!  

Unfortunately, Sandra Bassett had to cancel her appearance at The Nash on Saturday, November 5th, but Phoenix favorite Alice Tatum has graciously stepped in to take her place! Alice Tatum is an award-winning and critically acclaimed singer who has been a fixture on the Phoenix music scene for more than 30 years. She is an […]

Mary Petrich-saxophones, Claudia Bloom-piano, Kenji Wagner-bass, Holly Channell-drums The JazzWomenCollective is drawn from among the Valley’s creative jazz players, composers, and arrangers.  In this outing they will be performing works by famous as well as lesser-known female composers, including such giants as Mary Lou Williams, Carla Bley, Renee Rosnes, and Roxy Coss.

Eric Felten is “one of the best trombonists in jazz,” Doug Ramsey declares at his Rifftides blog. Not long after Felten graduated from Arizona State University, the International Trombone Association recognized Felten with the Frank Rosolino award for best new trombonist. He has recorded 7 CDs as a leader, discs that feature many of the […]