Limited/Infinite: small ensemble explorations Caleb Veazey will perform a concert which embraces the mantra that limitations are the catalyst for creativity. Using small ensembles as the basic theme for the evening, Caleb will explore original compositions, standard jazz repertoire, and classical selections in the most intimate of settings. Special guests will be featured throughout the […]

Lauren Hooker-piano/vocals, Andrew Gross-sax, Howard Alden-guitar, Chris Finet-bass, Folade-percussion New to the Phoenix area, Lauren Hooker is a multi-talented vocalist, instrumentalist, composer, lyricist, educator, producer and, via her Arts in Education company: Musical Legends, a celebrated storyteller. This is Lauren’s third performance at The Nash. She has also performed at Ravenscroft in Scottsdale, The Phoenix […]

Ted Belledin-piano/saxophone/vocals, Simone Sanchez-vocals, Kevin Tangney-trumpet/vocals, Anthony Reed-trombone, Steve Himmelstein-guitar/vocals, Sam Smith-bass, Janet Daniel-drums NOLAZ Band plays groove and soul music from New Orleans, LA (NOLA) in Arizona (AZ). From The Neville Brothers to Allen Toussaint, traditional brass bands to The Meters, and Lee Dorsey to PJ Morton, there is a particular musical character that stems from New Orleans. […]

Adam Roberts-saxes, Dave Henning-piano/keyboard, Rob Wren-electric bass, Bruce Stodola-drums Dave Henning never disappoints. When on the bandstand, his world-class piano playing is consistently inspiring and his facial expressions unforgettable. On September 23rd, he will bring his own quartet into The Nash for an evening of blazin' straight-ahead jazz with some of the finest musicians Arizona has to offer. 

Renee Patrick-vocals, Nicole Pesce-piano/keyboard, Suzanne Lansford-violin/vocals, Mel Brown-bass, Dowell Davis-drums O.M.G. (Our Musical Genre) Combines the talents of We3 along with Grammy Award winning Bass player Mel Brown, and internationally acclaimed drummer Dowell Davis. This special collaboration brings you every musical genre from Bluegrass to Smooth Jazz, and from Classical to Country. While each member […]

Eric Rasmussen-alto saxophone, Adam Roberts-tenor/soprano sax, Keith Kelly-tenor/baritone sax, Ray Lebert-guitar, Ben Hedquist-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Running From Bears is one of the leading creative jazz ensembles in the Southwest. Formed in 2009, this eclectic Phoenix-based sextet is known for adventurous compositions, imaginative arrangements including live jazz mash-ups, and exhilarating improvisations. The group’s most recent album […]

Clark Gibson, Eric Rasmussen, Adam Roberts, Mary Petrich, Paul Brewer-saxophones, Raúl Yañez-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Supersax was born from the brilliant idea of harmonizing Charlie Parker's iconic bebop solos for an entire section of saxophones. During their 16 year career they performed thousands of concerts, released 11 albums, won a Grammy for Best Instrumental […]

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 […]

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 & […]

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 […]

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, […]