Recorded July 27, 2019 Jimmy Nistico-sax, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet/violin, Dave Henning-piano, Selwyn Reams-bass, Bruce Stodola-drums Tenor saxophonist Jimmy Nistico regularly brings his hard-swingin’ quintet into The Nash for nights 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 […]
Recorded January 11, 2019 Michael LeDonne-B3, Eric Alexander-sax, Paul Bollenback-guitar, Joe Farnsworth-drums Michael LeDonne plays soul music of his era, backing it with a stellar band featuring Joe Farnsworth on drums, Eric Alexander on tenor saxophone, and Paul Bollenback on guitar. A 14-year veteran of Tuesday nights at "Smoke" in NYC, pianist, organist, educator, and […]
Recorded July 21, 2019 Ted Belledin-piano/saxophone, Simone Sanchez-vocals, Kevin Tangney-trumpet, Benjie Messer-trombone, Marcus Williams-guitar, Sam Smith-bass, Janet Daniel-drums NOLAz Band plays jazz infused groove and soul music from NOLA: New Orleans, LA. From The Neville Brothers to Allen Toussaint, The Meters to Galactic, and Dirty Dozen Brass Band to Trombone Shorty, there is a particular […]
Recorded March 17, 2019 Kristin Korb-bass/vocals, Andy Langham-piano, Duncan Moore-drums Steeped in the groove stomping tradition of her mentor Ray Brown, Korb departs with her own reflections of the Great American Songbook to tell stories in a warm, surprising, and approachable style. “Kristin Korb is a jewel of jewels. The bassist and vocalist commands both […]
Recorded July 20, 2019 Nick Manson-piano, Fred Forney-trumpet, Dwight Kilian-bass, Gerry Gibbs-drums This show brings together three of the Valley’s most respected musicians led by talented jazz pianist and composer, two-time Emmy award winner, composer, arranger, and producer Nick Manson. His piano playing is swinging, lyrical, consistently innovative, and always individual. Grammy nominated drummer, producer, […]
Recorded Dec 2, 2018 Francine Reed-vocals, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Joel Robin-piano, Felix Sainz-bass, Dowell Davis- drums. Special guests: Chuck Hall-guitar; Diana Lee-vocal No one captures an audience quite like Francine! From the mid-1970s through the early 90s, Francine reigned as the most popular jazz and blues vocalist in the Valley. She has been part of Lyle […]
Recorded Feb 22, 2020 Juli Wood-sax, Mike Kocour-B3 organ, Jeff Libman-guitar, Dom Moio-drums Chicago-based Juli Wood is an accomplished alto, tenor, and baritone saxophonist who loves to sing! She has entertained around the world at jazz festivals and clubs and has performed extensively throughout the Midwest. “(Juli) Wood...owns a big and burly tone on tenor, […]
Recorded Dec 1, 2018 Frank Smith-sax/flute, Denny Monce-trumpet. Mark DeCozio-piano, Mike King-bass, Dom Moio-drums Longtime Valley favorite Frank Smith and an all-star band to pay tribute to the legendary Horace Silver, who was a key architect of the popular bebop offshoot known as “hard bop”, which absorbed elements from blues and gospel music and evolved […]
Recorded Jun 29, 2019 One More Time, one more time! As many of you experienced firsthand, our attempt to premiere this show last Wednesday was spoiled by a glitch with Facebook, which froze the video after just a few songs. After discovering that the Karrin Allyson video we planned to stream on the 1st was […]
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ONE MORE TIME: Ellis Green interprets Tadd Dameron
Your HouseRecorded June 19, 2018 Ellis Green-piano, Alex Price-trumpet, Max Beckman-bass, Filip Voia-Tipei Ellis Green studied jazz at Arizona State University with Mike Kocour and Lewis Nash. This impressive performance is the culmination of year-long project interpreting the music of Tadd Dameron, one of the most influential arrangers of bop and swing eras who composed standards including "Hot […]
ONE MORE TIME: The New Guard Big Band
Your HouseRecorded Jan. 31, 2020 Saxophones: Hugh Lovelady, Mary Petrich, Bryon Ruth, Chris Campbell, Paul Brewer; Trumpets: Fred Forney, Kevin Tangney, Denny Monce, Danny Doyle; Trombones: Wade Eisinger, Milas Yoes, Benjie Messer, Richard Lillard; Rhythm: Shea Marshall-piano, Steve Himmelstein-guitar, Jon Murray-bass, Ken French-drums;special Guest: Dennis Rowland-vocals THE NEW GUARD BIG BAND is Phoenix’s premiere jazz orchestra, […]
ONE MORE TIME: Adam Clark Ensemble: A Celebration of John Coltrane
Your HouseRecorded August 31, 2019 Adam Roberts-tenor sax, Garrison Jones-piano, John Donnelly-bass, Adam Clark-drums Saxophonist John Coltrane, whose centennial we celebrate this year, was clearly one of the most influential musicians and composers of the 20th century. His pioneering work as a leader and sideman with Jimmy Smith, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and many more, charted […]
ONE MORE TIME: The Jazz Message
Your HouseThe Jazz Message - The Nash 7th Anniversary/Art Blakey Centennial Recorded Oct. 12, 2019 Javon Jackson-tenor sax & Lewis Nash-drums, with Donald Harrison-alto sax | Robin Eubanks-trombone | Eddie Henderson-trumpet | George Cables-piano | David Williams-bass Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers was one of the most important and influential ensembles in modern jazz history […]
ONE MORE TIME: Margo Reed
Your HouseRecorded Oct. 20, 2013 Margo Reed-vocals | Jim Henry-trumpet |Joel Robin-piano |Bob Lashier-bass | Cleve Huff-drums This is a rare full-length show video recording of Margo Reed, one of the Valley’s most beloved and revered artists of all time. Lewis Nash refers to Margo as one of his musical parents! This is one of only […]
ONE MORE TIME: Odd Man Out
Your HouseTed Sistrunk-upright bass | Mike Ozuna-electric guitar | Rob Moore-drums and percussion | Andrew Gross-saxophone PLEASE NOTE: 7:00 START TIME FOR THIS SHOW Odd Man Out, the innovative jazz quartet, will perform a live streaming show on June 19th. The group is Mike Ozuna operating the guitar, Andrew Gross blowing dulcet tones on tenor saxophone […]
ONE MORE TIME: Vibraphonist Chuck Redd
Your HouseRecorded Nov 2, 2019 Chuck Redd-vibes |Angelo Versace-piano | Tom Wakeling-bass | Dom Moio-drums Double-threat groove master Chuck Redd is a highly-regarded drummer and vibraphonist in jazz circles, thanks to his 15-year stint as a member of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and his 19-year tenure with the late guitarist Charlie Byrd – not to mention his historic […]
ONE MORE TIME: Father’s Day Jazz Matinee
Your HouseJoel Robin & Sons with Tony Vacca and special guests Delphine Cortez & Dennis Rowland Joel Robin-piano | Adrian Goldenthal-bass | Julian Goldenthal-drums | Tony Vacca-sax/flute | Delphine Cortez-vocals | Dennis Rowland-vocals What were the odds that a piano player would be blessed with two sons who play bass and drums – and well? Keeping […]
ONE MORE TIME: Brett Reed Trio
Your HouseRecorded 3/24/2018 Brett Reed-vibes, Bailey Zick-bass, Ryan Ryan Anthony-drums Vibist Brett Reed explores the traditional jazz trio setting, but with vibes instead of the more common piano. Reed showcases his 4-mallet approach to the vibes playing unaccompanied solos. The Brett Reed Trio digs into the rich catalog of tunes by jazz greats Pat Metheny and Steve Swallow […]
ONE MORE TIME: Bill Cunliffe Trio
Your HouseRecorded Nov. 7, 2018 Bill Cunliffe-piano | Martin Wind-bass | Tim Horner-drums Enjoy this show by master pianist, composer and arranger Bill Cunliffe as he plays a set list of jazz at the movies. from My Funny Valentine and the theme to Body Heat to Stella by Starlight and Girl from Ipanema. The brilliant playing […]
ONE MORE TIME: Jimmy Nistico & Jazz Express
Your HouseRecorded July 27, 2019 Jimmy Nistico-sax, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet/violin, Dave Henning-piano, Selwyn Reams-bass, Bruce Stodola-drums Tenor saxophonist Jimmy Nistico regularly brings his hard-swingin’ quintet into The Nash for nights 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 […]
ONE MORE TIME: Mike LeDonne’s Groover Quartet
Your HouseRecorded January 11, 2019 Michael LeDonne-B3, Eric Alexander-sax, Paul Bollenback-guitar, Joe Farnsworth-drums Michael LeDonne plays soul music of his era, backing it with a stellar band featuring Joe Farnsworth on drums, Eric Alexander on tenor saxophone, and Paul Bollenback on guitar. A 14-year veteran of Tuesday nights at "Smoke" in NYC, pianist, organist, educator, and […]