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Arsen Nalbandian Trio – Late Night, No Cover
Arsen Nalbandian Trio - Late Night, No Cover Arsen Nalbandian-piano, Kenji Wagner-bass, Micah Miranda-drums Grab a drink, bring some friends, and join us at the Nash for a true late-night experience - no cover charge! Arsen Nalbandian is a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger based in the greater Phoenix metro area. Heavily influenced by jazz […]
Francine Reed
Francine Reed
Francine Reed-vocals, Joel Robin-piano, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Andy Gonzales-bass, Dowell Davis-drums If you've experienced Francine before, then you know it's gonna be a party! If this is will be your first time, be prepared for a thrilling afternoon with the outrageous Francine Reed and her notorious accomplices! From the mid-1970s through the early 90s, Francine reigned […]
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Glendale Community College Big Band
Glendale Community College Big Band
The Glendale Community College Jazz Program, under direction of Ben Hedquist, appears in concert.
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SCC Jazz & Pop Vocal Concert
SCC Jazz & Pop Vocal Concert
The Scottsdale Community College Vocal Jazz Workshop appears in concert, under the direction of Dennis Rowland.
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SCC Jazz Combos with The Nash Big Band
SCC Jazz Combos with The Nash Big Band
The Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos appear in concert, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen. The Nash Big Band will open the show.
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The Nash Vocal Ensemble
The Nash Vocal Ensemble
Come on down to the Nash and join us for our Holiday Happening concert! Featuring music from Jon Hendricks, Rodgers & Hart, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Billie Holiday, Mel Tormé, Don Mensa, and much more!
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First Friday: Nick MacGregor Quartet – Nick @ Nite
First Friday: Nick MacGregor Quartet – Nick @ Nite
Danny Morissett - alto saxophone/flute, Jack McCahan - piano, Noah Williams - bass, Nick MacGregor - drums Nick MacGregor and his quartet bring a fresh twist to the music, blending classic standards with unexpected grooves and youthful interpretations. The group has something for everyone—whether it’s a soulful ballad, a burner, a bouncing bossa nova/samba, or a […]
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Arsen Nalbandian Trio – Late Night, No Cover
Arsen Nalbandian Trio - Late Night, No Cover Arsen Nalbandian-piano, Ellis Green-bass, Micah Miranda-drums Grab a drink, bring some friends, and join us at the Nash for a true late-night experience - no cover charge! Arsen Nalbandian is a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger based in the greater Phoenix metro area. Heavily influenced by jazz […]
Dmitri Matheny Group – Matheny Plays Mancini
Dmitri Matheny Group – Matheny Plays Mancini
Dmitri Matheny Group - MATHENY PLAYS MANCINI The Henry Mancini Centennial Celebration Brice Winston-tenor saxophone, Lamar Gaines-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Dom Moio-drums, Dmitri Matheny-flugelhorn “Dmitri Matheny is a jazz treasure. The lyrical Matheny has impressive chops, but it’s his warmth and soulfulness that win you over.”—All Music Guide Acclaimed for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful […]
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Sinatra – My Way
Sinatra – My Way
Sinatra - My Way Featuring Holiday SelectionsAndrew Walesch & His Orchestra“Fresh and classic at the same time” – National Music Critic - Jon Bream, Star Tribune Join Andrew & His Orchestra for an afternoon of Sinatra classics and some holiday favorites!Like a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the […]
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Young Sounds of Arizona
Young Sounds of Arizona
Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz as the Young Sounds of Arizona perform live at The Nash! This exciting concert will showcase three of our talented ensembles: the 6 O’Clock Combo, the Tuesday Latin Band, and the 7 O’Clock Big Band. Enjoy a dynamic program featuring a wide variety of styles, from classic jazz standards […]
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Gibson/Holt/Nash Instrumental Jam Session
Gibson/Holt/Nash Instrumental Jam Session
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. […]
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Carmela y Más
Carmela y Más
Get ready to salsa into the holiday spirit! Carmela y Más invites you to an electrifying fiesta, “Salsa Navideña.” Prepare to groove as Arizona's premier Latin Salsa Band fills the air with the rich, vibrant rhythms of Afro-Cuban and Caribbean music. Join us for a night where your familiar holiday tunes take on a lively […]
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Arsen Nalbandian Trio – Late Night, No Cover
Arsen Nalbandian Trio - Late Night, No Cover Arsen Nalbandian-piano, Kenji Wagner-bass, Chase Ellison-drums Grab a drink, bring some friends, and join us at the Nash for a true late-night experience - no cover charge! Arsen Nalbandian is a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger based in the greater Phoenix metro area. Heavily influenced by jazz […]
Houston Person
Houston Person
Houston Person-sax, Mike Kocour-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Lewis Nash-drumsHouston Person specializes in making music that is uplifting, with strong recognizable melodies and improvisations that make you feel happy and want to dance. His relaxed, highly accessible style is reminiscent of the great Ben Webster. Houston is known for his long-time association with legendary vocalist Etta Jones, […]
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The Nash Fall Student Instrumental Concert
The Nash Fall Student Instrumental Concert
Please join us as our Nash Education groups perform: 2:00 pm Futures (Ryan Anthony)2:30pm Futures (Beth Lederman)3:00 pm DivAZ (Mary Petrich)3:30pm Legacy Green (Arsen Nalbandian)4pm Legacy Red (Natalie Gallatin)4:30pm Legacy Purple (Clark Gibson)5:00 pm Legacy Blue (Eric Rasmussen)
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South Mt. CC Latin Jazz Band
South Mt. CC Latin Jazz Band
The South Mountain Latin Jazz Band has been under the direction of Eddie Gaona for the past 14 years. The Band focuses on playing exciting Latin rhythms fused with Jazz. There will be a world Premiere performance of a commissioned piece “Mancini’s Blues” composed and conducted by Christopher Caliendo.
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Chicago Calling
Chicago Calling
Juli Wood-sax/vocals, Peter Saxe-piano, Scott Black-bass, Pete Swan-drums Chicago Calling is a quartet thats all about the jazz greats that came from Chicago or spent some formative years there. The band presents music written by or associated with musicians; Johnny Griffin, Eddie Harris, Dinah Washington, Joe Williams, Sun Ra, John Gilmore, Clifford Jordan, Johnny Hartman, Von […]
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Arsen Nalbandian Trio – Late Night, No Cover
Arsen Nalbandian Trio - Late Night, No Cover Arsen Nalbandian-piano, Kenji Wagner-bass, Chase Ellison-drums Grab a drink, bring some friends, and join us at the Nash for a true late-night experience - no cover charge! Arsen Nalbandian is a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger based in the greater Phoenix metro area. Heavily influenced by jazz […]
Jim Martinez Trio – A Charlie Brown Christmas
Jim Martinez Trio – A Charlie Brown Christmas
A favorite on everyone’s holiday “must-do” list, this festive jazz concert features songs from the 1965 Peanuts Christmas animated special and other traditional holiday favorites. Pianist and Steinway Artist Jim Martinez and his jazz trio will be featured. Animated special songs, including “Christmas Time Is Here” and “Linus and Lucy,” were written by pianist Vince […]
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Lucas Albuquerque
Lucas Albuquerque
EMERGING ARTIST SERIES:Lucas Albuquerque - "The trombone is STILL HIP!!!"Lucas Albuquerque-trombone, Tyler Hanson-alto sax, Jonah Kinworthy-tenor sax, Arsen Nalbandian-piano, Kenji Wagner-bass, Grasyn Suarez-drumsJoin Lucas Albuquerque and his sextet for an afternoon of hard bop, a la The Jazz Messengers. This is a great opportunity to hear (and support) upcoming talent in our community!1/2 Price Student […]
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Rachel Eckroth Trio
Rachel Eckroth Trio
Rachel Eckroth-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Jonathan Pinson-drums Her music is a prowling evolution, full of darkness yet attainable, redeemable light. - AllaboutJazz.com Polymath (noun): a person of wide-ranging knowledge or learning. Music needs a term for this. What do you call one person who is a pianist, vocalist, keyboardist, composer, producer, arranger, band leader, sideman […]
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Arsen Nalbandian Trio – Late Night, No Cover
Arsen Nalbandian Trio - Late Night, No Cover Arsen Nalbandian-piano Grab a drink, bring some friends, and join us at the Nash for a true late-night experience - no cover charge! Arsen Nalbandian is a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger based in the greater Phoenix metro area. Heavily influenced by jazz musicians such as Oscar […]
Tim Ray Trio with special guest Allan Chase
Tim Ray Trio with special guest Allan Chase
Tim Ray-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Dom Moio-drums, with special guest Allan Chase-saxophonesTim Ray’s wide-ranging skills as a soloist and accompanist have afforded him the opportunity to perform with legendary performers from many diverse styles of music. He is perhaps best known as Tony Bennett’s most recent pianist and musical director, appearing in concerts with him until […]
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Jam Session: Stan Sorenson
Jam Session: Stan Sorenson
Stan Sorenson-guitar/bandleader Join us every Sunday as the true spirit of jazz plays out on stage at The Nash with student and pro musicians playing 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 […]
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New Years Eve Party: Dennis Rowland and Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & Friends
New Years Eve Party: Dennis Rowland and Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & Friends
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 Jerry Donato-sax, Joel Robin-piano, Felix Sainz-bass and Cleve Huff-drums. Count Basie Orchestra alum Rowland and unique vocal stylist Cortez will sing some of their most […]
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First Friday: JiGGle
First Friday: JiGGle
FREE ADMISSION! Jiggle is: Bryon Ruth – tenor saxophone, Mike Ozuna – guitar, 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 homage to the […]
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Arsen Nalbandian Trio – Late Night, No Cover
Arsen Nalbandian Trio - Late Night, No Cover Arsen Nalbandian-piano Grab a drink, bring some friends, and join us at the Nash for a true late-night experience - no cover charge! Arsen Nalbandian is a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger based in the greater Phoenix metro area. Heavily influenced by jazz musicians such as Oscar […]
The Lewis Nash Quartet
The Lewis Nash Quartet
Clark Gibson-saxophones, Mike Kocour-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Join us on January 4th as The Lewis Nash Quartet pays tribute to Blue Note Records! We'll be playing selections from classic recordings from the 50s, 60s and 70s. This all-star line up is Clark Gibson saxophone, Mike Kocour, piano, Corcoran Holt, bass and Lewis Nash on […]
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All Upcoming Events
The Nash Vocal Ensemble
Venue 122 @ 122 E. Culver St. 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZAT VENUE 122: 122 E. CULVER ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85004 Beat the heat with with cool jazz from The Nash Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Under the direction of Greg Amerind, the Nash Vocal Ensemble is a community based group interested in jazz which rehearses one night a week at The Nash, in downtown Phoenix.
Lisa THEE’ Oracle Hightower
Venue 122 @ 122 E. Culver St. 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZAT VENUE 122: 122 E. CULVER ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85004 “An evening of Jazz & Soul featuring original songs by Lisa THEE’ Oracle Hightower and standards that you know and love. Join this amazing vocalist as she inspires & engages the audience for a wonderful evening of music & joy! Featuring an all star band […]
Charles Lewis 91st Birthday Show!
Venue 122 @ 122 E. Culver St. 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZAT VENUE 122: 122 E. CULVER ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85004 Come out and help Charles celebrate his 91st Birthday! Joe Corral-flute, Frank Smith-flute/sax, Charles Lewis-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Lewis Nash-drums, Steve Banks-percussion Few names in the jazz community command more respect than Charles Lewis, the first jazz-category inductee of the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. And over the […]
Kimberly Weston
Venue 122 @ 122 E. Culver St. 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZAT VENUE 122: 122 E. CULVER ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85004 Often blending a mixture of latin and bossa rhythms with strong balladry, Kimberly Weston deals in a currency that goes beyond love, loss, joy and grief. She peels back the bandages over homelessness, dependency, and religious dogma. The heavier issues of a culture that quickly […]
Marcos Crego
Venue 122 @ 122 E. Culver St. 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZAT VENUE 122: 122 E. CULVER ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85004 Cuban pianist Marcos Crego comes to Venue 122 for an all out Latin blast, playing the a mix of Latin Jazz and old songs that paved the way for what we know as "Cuban Music" today. The Grammy nominated musician has worked with many of […]
Nazim Rashid & New Renaissance
Venue 122 @ 122 E. Culver St. 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZAT VENUE 122: 122 E. CULVER ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85004 Nazim Rashid-sax/saxello, Yari Divr-piano, Kenji Wagner-bass, Chase Ellison-drums Nazim Rashid has played with some of the greatest jazz masters such as Eddie Harris, who took him on as a student, Jimmy Smith, Pharoah Sanders, Hank Jones, Arthur Prysock, Groove Holmes, Eddie Henderson, and many others.
Francine Reed
Venue 122 @ 122 E. Culver St. 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZAT VENUE 122: 122 E. CULVER ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85004 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 […]
Bob Daniels – The Music of Chet Baker
Venue 122 @ 122 E. Culver St. 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZAT VENUE 122: 122 E. CULVER ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85004 Adam Compeau-trumpet/vocals, Tony Vacca-tenor sax/flute, Dave Henning-piano, Vincent Thiefain-bass, Bob Daniels-drums Chet Baker in the '50s & 60s The '50s set will include compositions by Russ Freeman, and the '60s set will feature compositions by Hal Galper from the 1965 "Baby Breeze" album. Sometimes known […]
Beth Lederman & Jazz Con Alma feat. Steven Powell
Venue 122 @ 122 E. Culver St. 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZAT VENUE 122: 122 E. CULVER ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85004 Beth Lederman-piano, Steven Powell-vocals, Damian Hagge-sax, Jon Murray-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums Beth Lederman is well-known for her sophisticated jazz and rhythmic Brazilian and Latin-jazz piano styles, not only in the Phoenix area, but throughout the Western U.S. from Canada to Mexico. She has been playing professionally […]
Natalie Gallatin
Venue 122 @ 122 E. Culver St. 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZAT VENUE 122: 122 E. CULVER ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85004 Natalie Gallatin-saxophones, Arsen Nalbandian-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Natalie Gallatin is a saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator, recording artist, and activist based in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a 21st century torch-bearer for the performance, education, and re-evaluation of the rich heritage of jazz music. Natalie also […]
Josiel Perez
Venue 122 @ 122 E. Culver St. 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZAT VENUE 122: 122 E. CULVER ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85004 Josiel Perez and his band bring the fiery sounds of Cuba together with the soulful sounds of American Jazz to […]
Sandra Bassett
Venue 122 @ 122 E. Culver St. 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZAT VENUE 122: 122 E. CULVER ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85004 Immerse yourself in the captivating world of jazz with Sandra Bassett at Venue 122! Embark on an unforgettable night filled […]