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Sonrisa

The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash
110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Andrew Gross-saxophone, Nick Manson-piano, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Mario Mendivil-bass, Scott Sadlon-drums, Joe Garcia-percussion Led by drummer Scott Sadlon, SONRISA is a collective of some of the most talented jazz musicians in the Phoenix area.  Named after the Spanish word for “Smile” the group brings a joyful energy to its performances. It’s a rare occasion that all the members get to play together in the same band, which makes for a very special musical energy on stage.  Each tune, whether a jazz standard, a Latin piece, or a contemporary take on a Rock and Roll classic takes on its own personality through…

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SCC & CGCC Big Bands

The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash
110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Join us for an evening of Big Band Music, featuring bands from Scottsdale Community College under the direction of Eric Rasmussen and Chandler Gilbert Community College under the direction of Adam Roberts.  

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ASU Jazz Repertory Band & Jazz Combos

The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash
110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Join the ASU Jazz Repertory Band and ASU Jazz Combos for a great night of live jazz! The Jazz Repertory Band in the ASU Herberger Institute School of Music, Dance and Theatre offers exciting playing opportunities to students while providing a solid foundation of the musical styles associated with the jazz tradition.

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Pete Pancrazi Quartet

The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash
110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Pete Pancrazi-guitar/vocals, Claudia Bloom-piano, Todd Johnson-bass, Connor Sample-drums Pete has been one to watch in the Phoenix area since taking up residence here in 1990. Through the years, he has cultivated a large and loyal following. Audiences enjoy his nimble guitar work and warm vocals in settings ranging from solo performances to shows with his trio and quartet at the top jazz venues in Arizona. Pete continues to delight audiences with a growing repertoire of original compositions, straight-ahead and Latin jazz standards, and pop classics performed with a jazz twist.    

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Bash For The Nash Jazz Festival

Venue 122 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZ

THE NASH WILL BE CLOSED TODAY - JOIN US AT THE BASH FOR THE NASH JAZZ FESTIVAL! Four bands, two stages, food trucks, a bar and more, this can't miss event features a wide range of jazz for all including a tribute to Blood, Sweat & Tears and a salute to Tito Puente's centennial. Taking place in the middle of International Jazz Month, the festival is part of "Bash for the Nash Weekend 2023", a weekend celebration supporting Phoenix's signature jazz performance and education venue, The Nash. Other events include a gala and a New Orleans Jazz Brunch. Support the…

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Jam Session: Charlie Smith

The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash
110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

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

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ASU Jazz Combos

The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash
110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

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!  

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Willis Junior High School Jazz

The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash
110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

The Willis Junior High School jazz program presents a concert. Under the direction of Christopher Vazquez

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Nick Finzer Quartet

The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash
110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Nick Finzer Quartet - Dreams, Visions, Illusions On April 21, prepare to experience the magic of Nick Finzer's latest project "Dreams, Visions, Illusions" - a thematically and psychologically penetrating work — one that explores the role of the muse in creative inspiration. As per Dreams, Visions and Illusions’ title, Finzer trisected this concept and shone it through the lens of creative and professional labor. “At one point, it’s just a Dream — a thing you think maybe you can do,” he says. “And that’s the Visions part: ‘You’re playing with people; you’re getting closer.” As for Illusions: “There’s a circular…

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Clark Gibson pre-CD Release Show

The Nash @ 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA The Nash
110 E Roosevelt St Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Clark Gibson-sax, Sean Jones-trumpet, Altin Sencalar-trombone, Pat Bianchi-B3 organ, Lewis Nash-drums The Clark Gibson Quintet is a star-studded ensemble that will feature all original music as they celebrate the release of "Counterclock" through Cellar Records. Director of Education at The Nash, Clark Gibson has released 4 albums as a leader. His previous records have had favorable reviews in major jazz publications such as Jazz Life in Japan and DownBeat magazine.  

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