The Nash Education Program Ensembles appear in concert to end the Education season. Featuring: Nash Futures Ensemble, director Pamela MoritaNash Legacy Ensemble Red, director Clark GibsonNash Jazz DivAZ, director Mary PetrichNash Legacy Ensemble Blue, director Eric Rasmussen $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
The Glendale Community College Jazz Program, under direction of Ben Hedquist, appears in concert with The Nash Jazz at Glendale program, directed by Clark Gibson & Ben Hedquist.
An Evening with Mesa Community College Jazz Studies: Paul Brewer, Director & Nick Manson As one of the first jazz studies programs in Arizona, the Mesa Community College Department of Jazz Studies is dedicated to teaching America’s true art form: Jazz. Offering classes in Jazz Improvisation, History, Theory, and Composition, as well as a wide array of jazz ensembles and combos, students of all backgrounds can learn with the MCC jazz faculty who also work in today’s music industry and are masters in their field. Alumni and recent graduates have succeeded in establishing careers in the performance and education of…
An evening of jazz with the Phoenix College Combos and Big Band, under the direction of Mary Petrich.
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.
Adam Roberts-sax, Beth Lederman-piano, Jon Murray-bass, Adam Clark-drums, Frank Valdes-percussion It's a Jazz Con Alma Latin Jazz Extravaganza for our Cinco de Mayo First Friday! 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.
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), pianist Angelo Versace (Take 6, Jon Faddis, Slide Hampton), and the swinging rhythm team of Tom Wakeling (Lee Konitz, James Moody, Mel Torme), & Dom Moio (Clark Terry, Herb Ellis, Ahmad Jamal) join forces only a handful of times each year to perform as West by Northwest. Their time together on the bandstand…
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 Next Door/The Night Club, Churchill’s Pub and Bombay Bicycle Club, plus numerous festivals and concert halls. She has been part of Lyle Lovett’s Large Band since the mid 80’s, appeared on The Tonight Show, and appeared for many seasons in Seattle’s high-energy dinner-theatre cabaret, Teatro ZinZanni. What an…
The Scottsdale Community College Vocal Jazz Workshop appears in concert, under the direction of Dennis Rowland. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
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.
Adam Roberts and Dave Schmidt “Twin Tenors” Adam Roberts-saxophone, Dave Schmidt-saxophone, Dave Henning-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Adam Roberts & Dave Schmidt celebrate the legacy of the tenor saxophone playing bebop, hard bop, modal jazz, and modern tunes destined to become classics.
Carmela y Más “Afro-Cuban Delight” show brings in summer 2023 with HOT Latin Jazz Salsa. Featuring “La Chicana de la Salsa”, Carmela Ramirez on vocals. Get ready for the moving sounds of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Latin infused Jazz. Performed by some of the finest musicians in the valley. Salsa Con Sabor! This nine--piece Latin Jazz - Salsa band has graced many stages locally and internationally.
THE DREAM BAND: The Brothers Landau (David & Daniel)-cello & guitar, Cathie King-violin, Thano Sahnas-guitar, Sam Russo-drums Annie Moscow is a contemporary poet, a hit songwriter, part-time comedian, and occasional philosopher. Her very visual songs take the listener right into the picture, often cutting below comfort levels, expressing what others think but don’t dare say. A riveting performer, Moscow commands the stage as she takes her audience to unexpected places. Her music, a unique blend of jazz, rock and americana, draws on diverse influences ranging from Debussy, Charles Ives and the Beatles, to Herbie Hancock, Joni Mitchell and Bruce Hornsby.
The South Mountain Latin Jazz Band, under the direction of Eddie Gaona, focuses on playing the exciting rhythms of Latin fused with Jazz. The two most influential mixers are Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music. This combined with Jazz comes across as passionate, intense, powerful and exciting! The Arizona School for the Arts jazz band, under the direction of Natalie Gallatin, will open the show.
The jazz program of Mesa High School in concert, under the direction of Jeff Quamo.
Tamir Hendelman-piano, Alex Frank-bass, Dean Koba-drums Whether leading the Tamir Hendelman Trio or as a long-time member of the Jeff Hamilton Trio and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, award-winning pianist-composer Tamir Hendelman is known for his dynamic and sensitive touch, and his imaginative arranging. Tamir Hendelman has toured and recorded with Natalie Cole (Still Unfortgettable), Barbra Streisand (Love Is The Answer, One Night Only: Live at the Village Vanguard), Roberta Gambarini (Easy to Love), and in duo with Tierney Sutton, in venues from the US to Europe to Japan.
Jeff Libman-guitar, Mike Kocour-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Dom Moio-drums Chicago-born jazz guitarist Jeff Libman is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Arizona State University. 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 Winston, Dom Moio, and Eric Rasmussen. His most recent album, Strange Beauty, released on the Cellar Live label, received extensive radio airplay and reached #26 on the JazzWeek chart.
Join us in the Forman's basement as we re-imagine the greats from the ME decade! Including Elton John, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Bee Gees, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Al Jarreau, The Carpenters, Dizzy Gillespie, and More! TICKETS: $25, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
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.
Clark Gibson, Eric Rasmussen, Adam Roberts, Mary Petrich, Paul Brewer-saxophones, Arsen Nalbandian-piano, Bailey Zick-bass, Connor Sample-drums Supersax was born from the brilliant idea of harmonizing Charlie Parker's iconic bebop solos for an entire section of saxophones. During their 16 year career they performed thousands of concerts, released 11 albums, won a Grammy for Best Instrumental performance and set a ridiculously high bar for ensemble playing. The Nash Supersax Band now pays tribute to the ultimate tribute band, bringing back to life the original Med Flory arrangements from the 1970s. If ypu love jazz and the saxophone, you will love this show!
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)
Lisa THEE’ Oracle Hightower and her band will take you on a musical journey that explores uncovers and relays the beautiful relationship between gospel & jazz music. They will demonstrate the common thread of improvisation that both genres embody, the beauty of playing what the music calls for in the moment and the joy of audience participation through call & response. You can also expect to hear some of your favorite songs from other genres but mostly….just expect to have an Uplifting Good Time! www.lisahightowermusic.com
Dr. Jesse McGuire-trumpet/flugelhorn, Raul Yañez-piano, Xavier Yañez-bass, Adam Clark-drums Get June started in style with some jazz, featuring this group of Arizona All-Stars! 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.
Greg Abate-sax/flute, Dan Delaney-piano Dwight Kilian-bass, Arthur Vint-drums Greg Abate, jazz saxophonist, flutist and composer, continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe. Greg’s newest release, Magic Dance, with Kenny Barron, Dezron Douglas and Johnathan Blake was on the JazzWeek Charts at number 1 for 7 weeks and remained high on the charts for a few more weeks! He placed at number 2 in the Downbeat Readers Poll for Alto Sax. “I sleep a lot better knowing there are alto players like Greg Abate out there” Phil Woods
Saxophonist David Binney will present a clinic at 12:00pm Saturday, February 18th at The Nash Jazz Club. Acclaimed as a considerable and highly individual compositional talent, saxophonist David Binney is one of the most prolific jazz musicians on the scene today. Winning praise from critics and colleagues alike, David was recently singled out by Jazz Times as one of a handful of "players who have created an alternative jazz-scene... all of whom are playing adventurous, original music." FREE ADMISSION (Please reserve seats through our ticketing site)
Holly Pyle-voice, Dmitri Matheny-flugelhorn, Beth Lederman-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Pete Swan-drums Join us for a musical journey to Brazil as Dmitri Matheny and Holly Pyle put a fresh spin on jazz samba, bossa nova, and beyond! (Discounted Student tickets available at check out)
Charlie Smith: 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. Singers welcome. Event open to all ages! Great opportunities for audiences to enjoy 3 hours of jazz. $10, $5 Students w/ ID (ticket sales at the door only), free for instrumentalists & vocalists who sit in
Ken Peplowski-clarinet/sax, Rossano Sportielo-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Join us for this spectacular private party for 60 guests featuring an intimate performance by the Ken Peplowski Quartet, complimented by a panoramic birds-eye view of Phoenix. Includes hosted wine and hors d’ouevres. Ken Peplowski has recorded over 70 CDs as a soloist, and close to 400 as a sideman – some of the artists he’s performed/ recorded with include Charlie Byrd, Mel Torme, Rosemary Clooney, Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops, Hank Jones, Peggy Lee, Bill Charlap, Woody Allen, Benny Goodman, and Madonna. He travels at least half of every year,…
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.
Natalie Gallatin-saxophones, Benjamin Cortez-piano/keys, Vincent Thiefain-bass, Jacob Eary-drums, and special guest Adam Roberts-saxophone Over the summer of 2022, Natalie recorded her first album, Noodles. The album features original compositions by Natalie that were written while navigating the challenges of being a masters student during the pandemic. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Roxy Coss, Joshua Redman, and Thelonious Monk, Noodles offers a well-balanced array of compositions inspired by landscape, love, and irrational thoughts. (Discounted Student tickets available at checkout)
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)
This is a rare opportunity to interact with some of the best musicians in the business! The band will play and then work with the young musicians in attendance. Buy Tickets: $15
The Dexter Gordon Centennial Celebration Craig Handy – tenor sax, Rickey Woodard – tenor sax, George Cables – piano, Nat Reeves – bass, Lewis Nash – drums Dexter Gordon was one of the leading bebop tenor saxophonists, with his pure, nearly vibrato-less sound and prodigious ability to improvise. He was a major influence on the tenor saxophonists who came after bebop, especially Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane. Join us at The Nash as another Lewis Nash All-Star band celebrates the centennial of the great Dexter Gordon, with outstanding saxophonists Craig Handy and Rickey Woodard, and the awesome rhythm section featuring Nash-favorite pianist George…
Michael Eckroth Trio www.michaeleckroth.com Michael Eckroth-piano, Raul Reyes Bueno-bass, Joel Mateo-drums Blending elements of latin jazz, afro-antillean rhythms, and contemporary instrumental music, the trio celebrates music from Eckroth’s previous albums as well as introducing music from an upcoming album soon to be released on the TRCC record label. With Puerto Rico native Joel Mateo on the drums and Cuban-born Raul Reyes Bueno on the bass, Eckroth (a Phoenix native) explores disparate and surprising trends in Latin jazz music. “..a modern renaissance musician with the kind of insights into the music that will surprise you.” Raul DaGama, Latin Jazz Network(Discounted Student…
Stan Sorenson-guitar/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. Singers welcome. Event open to all ages! Great opportunities for audiences to enjoy 3 hours of jazz. $10, $5 Students w/ ID (ticket sales at the door only), free for instrumentalists & vocalists who sit in
An evening of jazz presented by Bash High School's Jazz I & II bands, under the direction of Miles Denny and Shawn Schive.
