Ioannis Goudelis-piano/bandleader, Mario Mendivil-bass, John Lewis-drums 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 […]
$20, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID) The Jazz Listening Party series is a new collaboration between The Nash and the Arizona State University School of Music. Pianist, Composer, and Arranger Mary Lou Williams ranks among the most prolific and influential jazz musicians of all time. Her 1945 Zodiac Suite is a tribute to […]
Joey Sellers-trombone, Chris Finet-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Featuring the poetry of Bukowski, the playing of balloons, and original music dealing with Obsequious Equestrian Haberdashers, the Joey Trio goes different places. Joey on trombone, Chris Finet on bass and Ryan Anthony on drums. Joey Sellers Trio is Sellers’ latest endeavor, closing boundaries between improvisation and composition. Joey […]
Roberta Gambarini-vocals | Cyrus Chestnut-piano $100 Front two rows (Center seats), $75 General Admission (Side seats) Start your weekend with an unforgettable private performance by exquisite Italian-born jazz vocalist Roberta Gambarini, accompanied by master-soulful pianist Cyrus Chestnut against the breathtaking backdrop of a Phoenix sunset. This exclusive event for around 64 guests takes place in […]
Armando Salas-saxophone, Carly Bates-piano, Israel Solomon-percussion Local musicians Israel Solomon (Percussionist), Carly Bates (Pianist), and Armando Salas (Saxophonist) formed The Solomon Trio in 2017. Their sound combines many genres, with jazz defining their foundation. Their work is heavily influenced by the world around them, everything from bird sounds to recognizable tunes can be heard during […]
SOLD OUT ONE SHOW ONLY! ALL SEATS RESERVED: $65 VIP, $55 Premium, $45 Preferred, $35 General, $16 Students (25 & under w/ ID, General seating only) Plus processing costs The Legendary Benny Golson! Benny Golson-sax, Mike Kocour-piano, Peter Washington-bass, Lewis Nash-drums The term "Legend" is often misapplied. Not so when it comes to NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson. […]
Remarkable!” – Wall Street Journal “Pete and Will Anderson are virtuosos on both clarinet and saxophone” – The New York Times Peter Anderson-woodwinds, Will Anderson-woodwinds, Felix Lemerle-guitar Peter and Will Anderson are one of the most extraordinary set of brothers performing music today. Known for their unique renditions of classic jazz songs and innovative original music, they […]
Greg Fishman-sax, Denny Monce-trumpet, Mike Lake-trombone, Michael Kocour-piano, Tom Wakeling-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Lewis Nash & Friends is the new iteration of The Lewis Nash Pro Jam. It is more of an invitational format, still allowing for the participation of top professional-level musicians. $25, $10 Students (25 & Under w/ ID) Plus processing costs.
The Millennium High School Jazz Band, from Goodyear, AZ, is comprised of the hardest working musicians on campus. This audition only ensemble rehearses 2 evenings a week, forcing it’s members to sacrifice their free time to prepare and rehearse. The students can only find success through personal accountability, and setting a high standard of musicianship […]
Remy Le Boeuf-alto sax, Pascal Le Boeuf-piano, Giulio Xavier Cetto-bass, Christian Euman-drums The Le Boeuf Brothers are "talented musicians and award-winning composers who channel their influences, environments, and resources into works that reflect their own identities." (All About Jazz). Pianist Pascal Le Boeuf and saxophonist Remy Le Boeuf "pursue a hyper-fluent streamlined modern ideal" (New […]
Tito Carrillo-trumpet/flugelhorn, Brice Winston-tenor saxophone, Paul Ferguson-trombone, Russell Schmidt-piano/vocals, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums Pianist/Composer Russell Schmidt brings his sextet back to The Nash for a special event, celebrating the release of his newest recording: Jazz Triptych, Volume II – The Secular. Just as with last fall's release, Jazz Triptych, Volume I – The Sacred, 100% of sales from this new album (available […]
Pam Morita-piano/bandleader, Selwyn Reams-bass, Glenn Davis-drums 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 […]
The Arizona State University Jazz Repertory Band, directed by Jayson Davis, is a large ensemble that performs jazz arrangements and compositions from throughout the history of jazz. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
The UA Experiential Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Angelo Versace, and Fred Fox Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Brice Winston, are two groups within the small ensemble program at the University of Arizona. Both groups have traditionally been a large part of the public face of the jazz program at the UofA with […]
John Clayton with the Scottsdale Community College Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen ALL SEATS RESERVED: $40 VIP, $35 Premium, $30 Preferred, $25 General, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID, General seating only) Plus processing costs John Clayton is a natural born multitasker. The multiple roles in which he excels -- composer, […]
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. Join us Saturday morning, April 20, as our accomplished musicians demonstrate different instruments and styles of jazz, and give kids a chance to […]
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! $15, $5 Students (25 […]
Come enjoy a great evening of music performed by the Phoenix College jazz combos and big band, led by Ryan Anthony, Mary Petrich, Alex Oliverio and Zach Wiggins. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
"Sometimes it's to your advantage for people to think you're crazy." – Thelonious Monk "Thelonious Monk went over to Bird and Bud Powell and said, 'I told you guys to act crazy, but I didn't tell you to fall in love with the act. You're really crazy now." – Charles Mingus Celebrating Jazz Appreciation […]
Adam Clark-drums/bandleader, Howard Alden-guitar, Mel Brown-bass 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 […]
Scottsdale Community College Big Band The Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos appear in concert two nights this week, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen. (Show 1 of 2) $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
Pam Morita-piano/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. […]
Scottsdale Community College Big Band The Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos appear in concert two nights this week, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen. (Show 2 of 2) $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
La Noche de Puerto Rico: Celebrating the music of Puerto Rico and other Afro-Latin traditions. Grupo BombAZo: Joe Goglia, Jose Rodriguez, Samuel Peña & Israel Reyes-vocals/percussion Zach Wiggins-vocals/keyboards, Melita Belgrave-vocals Special Guests: Rafa Maya and Sara Cristina-vocals/percussion/dance
Sherry Roberson-vocals, Dave Henning-piano, Dennis Sexton-bass, Ted Connell-drums Sherry Roberson, a virtual Valley native, has a long history of club and concert performances, including nearly 2 decades with The Jazz Divas, as well as several stints overseas in Istanbul. Sherry's style reflects the blues qualities of Billie Holiday, combined with a hard-swinging, freight train-like drive. […]
All Upcoming Events
Jim Walker: Benefit Concert for Project Sleep
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Jim Walker in concert, with the Mike Kocour Trio and Select Students from the Brophy Jazz Band. Professor of Flute at USC & Colburn School of Music, Mr. Walker’s resume includes former principal flutist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, first-call studio flutist, and fifty-plus years in education. Mr. Kocour has performed with the likes of […]
The Nash Celebrates the Japan-Jazz Connection
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Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
TWO SHOWS: 7:30 and 9:45 PM 7:30 Show SOLD OUT: $65 VIP, $55 Premium, $45 Preferred, $35 General, $16 Students (25 & under w/ ID, General section only) Plus processing costs 9:45 Show: $56 VIP, $46 Premium, $36 Preferred, $26 General, $16 Students (25 & under w/ ID, General section only) Plus processing costs THE TRIO: Ron […]
ALS Benefit Concert: Max Beckman & Tonight at Noon
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Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Emilio Vargas- saxophone, Alex Yuwen- saxophone, Charles Smith- piano, Greg Hasson- guitar, Max Beckman- bass, Sam Russo- drums Max Beckman and Tonight at Noon Play the Music of Charles Mingus. Tonight at Noon is a sextet of young Phoenix area musicians dedicated to the performance of the music of the great Arizona-born bassist and composer […]
Jam Session: Pam Morita
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Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Pam Morita-piano/bandleader, Ben Hedquist-bass, Dan Tomlinson-drums 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 […]
SCC & CGCC Big Bands
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Enjoy a night of great big band jazz with the Scottsdale and Chandler/Gilbert Community College Big Bands. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
Jeff Libman
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Jeff Libman-guitar, Russell Schmidt-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Jeff Libman is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Arizona State University. He holds a PhD in Music Education from ASU. As a jazz guitarist, Libman performs frequently in the Phoenix metropolitan area, sharing the stage with some of Arizona’s finest jazz musicians, including Michael Kocour, Brice […]
The Crotty & O’Neill Sextet
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Deater O'Neill-vocals, Mike Crotty-sax/flute/trumpet, Beth Lederman-piano, Mike King-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums Joe Garcia-percussion How Sweet It Is! Featuring the Crotty & O'Neill Sextet Please join the dynamic Crotty & O'Neill Sextet for an exciting evening of jazz, celebrating the music of the 1960s and 70s. Performed in the imaginative settings that audiences have come to expect […]
Jam Session: Ioannis Goudelis
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Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Ioannis Goudelis-piano/bandleader, Mario Mendivil-bass, John Lewis-drums 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 […]
Jazz Listening Party: The Zodiac Suite
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Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
$20, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID) The Jazz Listening Party series is a new collaboration between The Nash and the Arizona State University School of Music. Pianist, Composer, and Arranger Mary Lou Williams ranks among the most prolific and influential jazz musicians of all time. Her 1945 Zodiac Suite is a tribute to […]
Joey Sellers Trio
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Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Joey Sellers-trombone, Chris Finet-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Featuring the poetry of Bukowski, the playing of balloons, and original music dealing with Obsequious Equestrian Haberdashers, the Joey Trio goes different places. Joey on trombone, Chris Finet on bass and Ryan Anthony on drums. Joey Sellers Trio is Sellers’ latest endeavor, closing boundaries between improvisation and composition. Joey […]
House Party: Gambarini by Sunset!
Private Home (near The Nash)Roberta Gambarini-vocals | Cyrus Chestnut-piano $100 Front two rows (Center seats), $75 General Admission (Side seats) Start your weekend with an unforgettable private performance by exquisite Italian-born jazz vocalist Roberta Gambarini, accompanied by master-soulful pianist Cyrus Chestnut against the breathtaking backdrop of a Phoenix sunset. This exclusive event for around 64 guests takes place in […]
First Friday: The Scorpion Decides
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Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Free Admission Keith Kelly – woodwinds, Branson NeJame – rhodes, synth, Jerome Salazar – electric bass, Nathan Hubbard – drumkit The Scorpion Decides is a contemporary jazz group with members now living in San Diego and Phoenix. The Scorpion Decides make music that combines free jazz dialect, breakbeat science and electronic manipulation. The Scorpion Decides performs original […]