The Nash Composers Forum is a collection of premiere jazz music composers from the Phoenix Greater Valley dedicated to the creation of new music. Come check out this collection of great music from Eric Rasmussen, Liam Connor, Richard Brennan, Keith Kelly, Arsen Nalbandian, Ted Sistrunk, Connor Sample, Ryan Anthony, Jeff Libman, and Clark Gibson.  

Jason Palmer-trumpet, Michael Kocour-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Robby Carrillo-drums Trumpeter/composer/educator Jason Palmer is one of the most in demand musicians of his generation. He has performed with Roy Haynes, Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Smith, Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ravi Coltrane, Mark Turner, Jeff Ballard, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods, Common, Roy Hargrove, […]

Come and experience an unforgettable evening at The Nash, a world-renowned theatre, as Lisa THEE' Oracle Hightower takes the stage to showcase her incredible talent. This special show will feature songs from her recent Album project, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in her unique sound and captivating lyrics. Accompanying Lisa on this musical journey […]

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 […]

Steve Wilson-alto & soprano saxes, Mike Kocour-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Robby Carrillo-drums Steve Wilson has attained ubiquitous status in the studio and on the stage with the greatest names in jazz. A bandleader in his own right, Jazz Times calls him “the consummate saxophonist-composer and “one of the finest alto and soprano saxophonists of our time.” […]

VALENTINE'S DAY CABARET Sherry Roberson with The Royce Murray Jazz Ensemble Sherry Roberson-vocals, Jesse McGuire-trumpet, Royce Murray-organ, Rick Benavidez-guitar, Tim Robinson-drums Critically acclaimed for her soulfully swinging song craft, Sherry Roberson has appeared in concert for two decades with the Jazz Divas and has toured overseas to Bangkok, Thailand and Istanbul, Turkey. Roberson’s ability to play with […]

Eric Rasmussen-sax, John Meier-guitar, Bailey Zick-bass, Jordan Tompkins-drums Native Phoenix guitarist and composer John Meier has been making a name for himself as a creative force on the New York City jazz scene. Assembling a band of Phoenix's finest musicians, he returns home to bring the music of Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell to the […]

Francine Reed-vocals, Dennis Rowland-vocals, Jerry Donato-sax, Joel Robin-piano, Felix Sainz-bass, Dan Tomlinson-drums This show will feature classic duets by Francine and Dennis, as well as solo segments by both artists. If you've been a fan of Francine's 1st Sunday Matinees, you'll be treated to different songs from Francine's vast repertoire with a different band as […]

The ASU Latin Jazz Band under the direction of Robby Carrillo performs both Afro-Cuban Latin-jazz and Brazilian jazz repertoire, with reverence to authentic elements of these rich musical traditions.   […]

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 […]

Joe Bourne-vocals, Peter Saxe-piano, Matt Mitchell-guitar, Scott Black-bass With this musical tribute, Joe Bourne marks the 105th anniversary of the birth of Nat King Cole. If you close your eyes and let the soft, elegant music envelope you, it will be as though Nat King Cole himself has stepped up to the microphone when Joe […]