We regret to inform you that this performance has been canceled. Francine will return to The Nash on January 19th. 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 […]
Ring in the New Year at this early night New Years Eve Celebration, 7:30-10p, with two of the Valley’s best-known and beloved vocalists: Dennis Rowland and Delphine Cortez, performing with Tony Vacca-sax, Joel Robin-piano, Max Beckman-bass and Cleve Huff-drums. Count Basie Orchestra alum Rowland and unique vocal stylist Cortez will sing some of their most […]
Zach Gillespie-keyboard/synthesizer, Alan Acosta-alto saxophone, Chaz Martineau-tenor saxophone, Bailey Zick-bass, Joel Oroz-drums Join us for our CD release party in an intergalactic odyssey of original compositions. Geo expresses creativity in a continuum of expanding concepts and variations on a theme, primed by groove, and inspired by the multiverse. Free Admission
Jimmy Nistico-sax, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet/violin, Dave Henning-piano, Selwyn Reams-bass, Bruce Stodola-drums Tenor saxophonist Jimmy Nistico brings his hard-swingin’ quintet into The Nash for a night of straight ahead, mainstream jazz. Jim Nistico was born in Syracuse, NY, and raised in a musical home with older brother Sal Nistico paving the way on saxophone. Jim got started […]
Ron King-trumpet, Dave Russell-tenor sax/bass flute, Beth Lederman-piano, Felix Sainz-bass/vocals, Bob Daniels-drums/bandleader The performance places an emphasis on Chet's early career and his collaboration with pianist/composer Russ Freeman. The rest of the material is from the late 1970's to the early 1980's when Chet sounded fully recovered from an unfortunate incident in 1966. The Gerry […]
The Ike Ramalho Quartet brings an involving musical experience filled with intense performances and innovative arrangements, featuring the music of Tom Jobim, Baden Powell, João Bosco, Mauricio Einhorn, Noel Rosa, Dorival Caymmi, Nelson Faria, among other iconic Brazilian composers. Ike Ramalho presents the modern Brazilian Guitar, preserving the true essence of Brazilian Music. $21, $6 […]
Jason Carder-trumpet, Angelo Versace-piano, Tom Wakeling-bass, Dom Moio-drums West by Northwest brings together four highly acclaimed artists who have performed worldwide with a who’s who of jazz. The band’s live performances embrace jazz’ past, present, and future, with a great chemistry and an adventurous, hard-swinging style. Trumpet master Jason Carder (Yanni, Maria Schneider, Ray Charles, Woody Herman), […]
Jamie Maschler-accordion, Gabriel Hall-Rodrigues-accordion, Emilio Vargas-saxophone, Sean Brogan-bass, Joel Oroz-drums Creosote is the accordion duo of Jamie Maschler and Gabriel Hall-Rodrigues based out of Seattle, WA. Together they play a dynamic array of original and world music. Maschler and Rodrigues are both seasoned musicians and have individually and collectively mastered their craft of performing, composing and arranging […]
Biddy Healey-voice/cavaquinho, Megan DeJarnett-trumpet, Chris Stover-trombone, Felix Herbst-violin, Carolyn Snyder-viola, Yeil Park-cello, David Berry-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Connor Sample-drums Australian-born vocalist/composer Biddy Healey presents a preview of her upcoming album, Salt River Bed, inspired by the heart-stopping and precarious beauty of the Sonoran desert. This original music for 9-piece band with horns, strings, and rhythm section, is […]
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, January 18th, as our accomplished musicians demonstrate different instruments and styles of jazz, and give kids a chance to […]
For those of you who haven't heard, Francine came down with a serious respiratory ailment just after Christmas and had to be hospitalized briefly. She is on the mend now and - at doctors' advice - has decided to rest her voice for a while. We're hoping she'll feel well enough to return in March, […]
Liam Connor-trumpet, Alex Price-trumpet, Chaz Martineau-tenor saxophone, Jacob Lauxman-electric guitar, Alex Oliverio-acoustic guitar, David Berry-keyboards, Dylan Thomas-bass, Jordan Tompkins-drums The Sunshine Ensemble will be releasing their new EP "La Madera" @ the Nash on 1/24! As Dave Sumner from Bandcamp Daily expressed, the Sunshine Ensemble "is as inviting as a warm smile". The ensemble seeks to draw you in […]
Randy Napoleon-guitar, Mike Kocour-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Dom Moio-drums Randy Napoleon is a guitarist, composer and arranger who toured and recorded with Benny Green, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and Michael Bublé before joining The Freddy Cole Quartet in 2007; he arranged most of Cole’s last five albums, including the 2010 Grammy-nominated Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B. […]
Zach Wiggins-piano/bandleader, Ben Hedquist-bass, Steve Fitch-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 NEW GUARD BIG BAND is Phoenix’s premiere jazz orchestra, comprising 17 of the most talented and in-demand musicians in the Valley. The Band will perform two completely different knockout shows in one night, both featuring the great vocalist Dennis Rowland, who toured with the Count Basie Orchestra for seven years. On the first […]
Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Max Beckman-bass, Rob Moore-drums Performances by the current Bob Ravenscroft Trio, feature Bob Ravenscroft on piano, kindred spirits Max Beckman on bass and Rob Moore on drums. Interpretations of songs from The Great American Songbook, original compositions, and the magnificent works associated with iconic jazz pianist Bill Evans. A Bob Ravenscroft Trio concert […]
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Jimmy Nistico & Jazz Express
The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Jimmy Nistico-sax, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet/violin, Dave Henning-piano, Selwyn Reams-bass, Bruce Stodola-drums Tenor saxophonist Jimmy Nistico brings his hard-swingin’ quintet into The Nash for a night of straight ahead, mainstream jazz. Jim Nistico was born in Syracuse, NY, and raised in a musical home with older brother Sal Nistico paving the way on saxophone. Jim got started […]
Jazz Matinee: A Tribute to Chet Baker
The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Ron King-trumpet, Dave Russell-tenor sax/bass flute, Beth Lederman-piano, Felix Sainz-bass/vocals, Bob Daniels-drums/bandleader The performance places an emphasis on Chet's early career and his collaboration with pianist/composer Russ Freeman. The rest of the material is from the late 1970's to the early 1980's when Chet sounded fully recovered from an unfortunate incident in 1966. The Gerry […]
Jam Session: Raúl Yañez
The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Raúl Yañez-piano/bandleader, Mario Mendivil-bass, Adam Clark-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 […]
Ike Ramalho Quartet
The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
The Ike Ramalho Quartet brings an involving musical experience filled with intense performances and innovative arrangements, featuring the music of Tom Jobim, Baden Powell, João Bosco, Mauricio Einhorn, Noel Rosa, Dorival Caymmi, Nelson Faria, among other iconic Brazilian composers. Ike Ramalho presents the modern Brazilian Guitar, preserving the true essence of Brazilian Music. $21, $6 […]
West by Northwest
The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Jason Carder-trumpet, Angelo Versace-piano, Tom Wakeling-bass, Dom Moio-drums West by Northwest brings together four highly acclaimed artists who have performed worldwide with a who’s who of jazz. The band’s live performances embrace jazz’ past, present, and future, with a great chemistry and an adventurous, hard-swinging style. Trumpet master Jason Carder (Yanni, Maria Schneider, Ray Charles, Woody Herman), […]
Jazz Matinee: Creosote (Gabriel Hall-Rodrigues)
The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Jamie Maschler-accordion, Gabriel Hall-Rodrigues-accordion, Emilio Vargas-saxophone, Sean Brogan-bass, Joel Oroz-drums Creosote is the accordion duo of Jamie Maschler and Gabriel Hall-Rodrigues based out of Seattle, WA. Together they play a dynamic array of original and world music. Maschler and Rodrigues are both seasoned musicians and have individually and collectively mastered their craft of performing, composing and arranging […]
Jam Session: Ioannis Goudelis
The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
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 […]
Biddy Healey’s Salt River Bed
The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Biddy Healey-voice/cavaquinho, Megan DeJarnett-trumpet, Chris Stover-trombone, Felix Herbst-violin, Carolyn Snyder-viola, Yeil Park-cello, David Berry-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Connor Sample-drums Australian-born vocalist/composer Biddy Healey presents a preview of her upcoming album, Salt River Bed, inspired by the heart-stopping and precarious beauty of the Sonoran desert. This original music for 9-piece band with horns, strings, and rhythm section, is […]
Hot Dogs & Jazz: Jazz For Families
The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
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, January 18th, as our accomplished musicians demonstrate different instruments and styles of jazz, and give kids a chance to […]
Special Engagement: Rebecca Kilgore & Friends
Rebecca Kilgore-vocals, Angelo Versace-piano, Bill Moio-guitar, Tom Wakeling-bass Rebecca Kilgore is one of America’s leading song stylists who finds particular delight in preserving and interpreting the music of the Great American Songbook. She regularly performs worldwide at jazz festivals, jazz parties, and on jazz cruises. She has been a frequent guest on National Public Radio’s […]
CANCELED: Jazz Matinee: Francine Reed
The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
For those of you who haven't heard, Francine came down with a serious respiratory ailment just after Christmas and had to be hospitalized briefly. She is on the mend now and - at doctors' advice - has decided to rest her voice for a while. We're hoping she'll feel well enough to return in March, […]
Special Engagement: Christian McBride & Inside Straight
The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
TWO SHOWS: 7:00 & 9:15 PM Christian McBride-bass with Inside Straight: Peter Martin-piano, Warren Wolf-vibes, Carl Allen-drums and either Steve Wilson or Tim Green on alto It’s not simply his abundant virtuosity that has made CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE the most in-demand bassist of his generation. McBride consistently combines his deft musicianship with an innate ability to […]