Join Blaise Lantana & Friends, including Francine Reed, Dennis Rowland, Stan Sorenson, and more! Hear Some Halloween favorites Witchcraft, Spooky, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, Black Magic Woman, Autumn Leaves and The Night has A Thousand Eyes. Costume contest for some new CDs and KJZZ swag. Join the All Hallows' eve Celebration […]
This concert will feature bands from all over the Phoenix area, including: Chandler/Gilbert Community College, Glendale Community College,Paradise Valley Community College, Scottsdale Community College and our very own Nash Legacy Ensembles.
FREE ADMISSION! Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano Come on in and check out The Nash! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
FREE ADMISSION! Jiggle is: Scott Zimmer – alto and soprano saxophone, Bryon Ruth – tenor saxophone, Ted Sistrunk – bass, Jacob Eary – drums Since 2001, JiGGle has been opening the ears and minds of audiences with their unique approach to jazz improvisation and composition. In addition to performing original compositions, the band also pays […]
Andrew Gross-saxophone, Paul Brewer-saxophone, Nick Manson-piano, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Dwight Kilian-bass, Scott Sadlon-drums, Joe Garcia-percussion Led by drummer Scott Sadlon, SONRISA is a collective of some of the most talented jazz musicians in the Phoenix area. Named after the Spanish word for “Smile” the group brings a joyful energy to its performances. It’s a rare occasion […]
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 […]
Join us for an incredible evening of jazz as we present the Corcoran Holt/Clark Gibson Trio Jam Session! Each Tuesday, saxophonist Clark Gibson and bassist Corcoran Holt join forces to present a different kind of jam session for The Valley - Set #1 will feature these two performing with a different supporting cast each week. […]
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.
FREE ADMISSION! Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano Come on in and check out The Nash! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
This powerhouse eight-piece instrumental group celebrates the unique contributions of female jazz musicians and composers. With a unique approach to creative collaboration, this dynamic ensemble brings originality to familiar as well as more esoteric works.
The Esthesis Quartet will be leading a Masterclass with The Nash Jazz DivAZ on Saturday, November 11th from 2-3 pm. Noteworthy in the male dominated field of jazz academia, there are only six women across the country who are department heads of jazz programs. Two of the six are in Esthesis Quartet. Gender aside, the […]
Nuance is: Devon Leal Bridgewater-trumpet/violin/cornet/flugelhorn, Dan Sieckman-guitar, Selwyn Reams-bass, with Jackie Lopez-vocals Just a few notes is all it takes to be captivated by Jackie’s soulful and sultry voice. As a vintage jazz singer she delivers an elegant performance full of “old Hollywood” sparkle and glamour. You’ll go back in time as she performs songs […]
Join us for an incredible evening of jazz as we present the Corcoran Holt/Clark Gibson Trio Jam Session! Each Tuesday, saxophonist Clark Gibson and bassist Corcoran Holt join forces to present a different kind of jam session for The Valley - Set #1 will feature these two performing with a different supporting cast each week. […]
FREE ADMISSION! Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano Come on in and check out The Nash! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Join us for a lively evening of Latin Jazz and Salsa, blended with Mambo, Descarga, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Bolero and Samba. Raúl Yáñez brings a rich musical background and experience to the stage. He currently teaches at ASU in their School of Music, Dance & Theatre. He has worked and recorded with other notable artists […]
Elio Villafranca-piano, Sam Dillon-sax, Freddie Hendrix-trumpet, Edward Perez-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Born in the Pinar del Río province of Cuba, Steinway Artist, Grammy Nominated, and 2014 Jalc Millennium Swing Award! recipient pianist and composer Elio Villafranca was classically trained in percussion and composition at the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, Cuba. Since his arrival in […]
Rosetta Verde w/ special guests Shea Marshall & Martin Gaxiola An afternoon of Latin Jazz, Flamenco Music, & Dance. Kristofer Hill-guitar, Adrian Goldenthal-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums, with Shea Marshall-sax/piano and Martin Gaxiola-flamenco dance
Join us for an incredible evening of jazz as we present the Corcoran Holt/Clark Gibson Trio Jam Session! Each Tuesday, saxophonist Clark Gibson and bassist Corcoran Holt join forces to present a different kind of jam session for The Valley - Set #1 will feature these two performing with a different supporting cast each week. […]
The Superstition Jazz Orchestra: "A JAZZY THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION" Since the 1960s, big band jazz has gone through an extensive evolution, influenced by the popular music of the day and the intriguing sounds of music from around the world. Join the Superstition Jazz Orchestra as it presents a concert of compositions and arrangements that musically capture […]
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATION Larry Redhouse-piano, Ed Friedland-acoustic & electric bass, Gil Rodriguez-drums Larry Redhouse is a member of the Navajo Nation, a jazz pianist, composer and bandleader. He has performed locally, nationally and internationally: the Grenoble Jazz Festival-Grenoble France, The Kennedy Center Jazz Club, The Smithsonian Museum for the American Indian- Washington DC, […]
Hot Dogs & Jazz is a great opportunity for children and families to enjoy a fun program about jazz — the music born in America and found in Hip-Hop and other popular music. FREE Admission! (Please reserve seats through our ticketing site)
Chris Finet-bass/bandleader Every Sunday the true spirit of jazz plays out on stage at The Nash, as student and pro musicians play together, unrehearsed, in a variety of combinations. There’s always a solid core trio. Student jazz musicians are welcome, with house band, grand piano, guitar and bass amp, drum set and sound all provided. […]
Join us for an incredible evening of jazz as we present the Corcoran Holt/Clark Gibson Trio Jam Session! Each Tuesday, saxophonist Clark Gibson and bassist Corcoran Holt join forces to present a different kind of jam session for The Valley - Set #1 will feature these two performing with a different supporting cast each week. […]
FREE ADMISSION! Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano Come on in and check out The Nash! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
FREE ADMISSION! Eric Rasmussen-alto saxophone/compositions, Vince Kaufman-tenor saxophone, Bailey Zick-bass, Connor Sample-drums The Eric Rasmussen Quintet, featuring original compositions and arrangements by Eric. Come in to The Nash for a cold drink and some great jazz before tackling the rest of the First Friday attractions on Roosevelt Row.
Thelonius Monk Award-winning pianist, Ted Rosenthal, will lead a clinic on Saturday, November 2nd from 2-3 pm at The Nash. Rosenthal received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the Manhattan School of Music. Active in jazz education, he is on the faculties of The Juilliard School, and Manhattan School of Music, where he also served […]
Tito Puente, Jr. has become an audience favorite in casinos, performing arts centers, symphony halls and jazz festivals worldwide, performing more than 300 shows over the past 5 years. His 2004 album, “In My Father’s Shoes” featured the classic Puente titles and was spun into a BET Jazz television special of the same name. Tito […]
Michael Dease is one of the world's eminent trombonists, lending his versatile sound and signature improvisations to over 200 recordings and artists as diverse as David Sanborn, Christian McBride, Michel Camilo, and Alicia Keys. Born in Augusta, GA, he played the saxophone and trumpet before choosing the trombone at age 17. In 2001, Dease moved […]
The Lewis Nash Quintet presents a Max Roach Centennial Celebration As the big band era of the 1930s and early '40s gave way to the bebop era of the late 1940s and '50s, Max Roach became the most important bop drummer through his work with bebop founders Charlie "Bird" Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Roach was […]
“The trio of Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart is the best organ trio of the last decade.”– The New York Times In the mid 1990s, The New York Times described Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart as “the best organ trio of the last decade.” The trio, which has now been together […]
Kenny Barron-piano, Christian McBride-bass, Lewis Nash-drums What can you say about a trio including three legendary artists? The accolades these virtuosos have received individually could fill a book. The notion of putting them together is mind -boggling! This is sure to be a magical evening of jazz at The Nash.
