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 […]

Back by popular demand, Champian Fulton and Cory Weeds played at The Nash to a sold-out house on Valentine's Day 2023. This duo has played together many times, and their repertoire, musician interaction and nuanced performance style is special. Erroll Garner fans will be delighted by his influence on Champian's masterful playing. When the two […]

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 […]

Chuck Redd-vibes, Angelo Versace-piano, Tom Wakeling-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Vibraphonist Chuck Redd and his quartet will present an evening of Gershwin compositions - and more! Jazz Times praised Redd's playing describing his vibes work as, "Exquisite!" The Washington Post admired his "melodic sparkle." Chuck Redd is well known internationally as a performer on drums and vibraphone.

Alice Tatum-vocals, Jerry Donato-sax, Nicole Pesce-piano, Jon Murray-bass, Dan Tomlinson-drums and special guest vocalists Diana Lee and Claudia Maynes Alice Tatum is a true Valley legend, and on March 8th she will be celebrating the release of her latest album, Origin, as well as her birthday! She'll be joined by her all-star band and special […]

The Nash is proud to present Carmela y Más “A Tribute to Marc Anthony and Tito Nieves” Join Carmela y Mas, the valley’s  premier Latin Jazz and Salsa Band in the valley. as they take you through a  musical tribute celebrating the history and vocals of Marc Anthony and Tito Nieves, two award winning Latino […]

The Superstition Jazz Orchestra: "A JAZZY PORTRAIT OF THE BEATLES" Celebrating 60 years On Wednesday, March 13, the 19-piece Superstition Jazz Orchestra will present an evening of some of the most beloved hits by this extraordinary group, arranged by orchestra director and composer, Mike Crotty, with a distinctively new jazz treatment. The music soars to […]

The Peoria High School Panther Jazz Band in concert, directed by Jeffrey Malone.  

Andrew Gross - tenor sax, Arsen Nalbandian - piano, Kenji Wagner - bass, Sam Russo - drums John Coltrane's unparalleled contributions to the world of jazz firmly establish him as one of the most influential and revered musicians in the history of the music. In a celebration of his legacy, this tribute aims to showcase the music that […]