Tito Carrillo-trumpet/flugelhorn, Brice Winston-tenor saxophone, Paul Ferguson-trombone, Russell Schmidt-piano/vocals, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums Pianist/Composer Russell Schmidt brings his sextet back to The Nash for a special event, celebrating the release of his newest recording: Jazz Triptych, Volume II – The Secular. Just as with last fall's release, Jazz Triptych, Volume I – The Sacred, 100% of sales from this new album (available […]
Pam Morita-piano/bandleader, Selwyn Reams-bass, Glenn Davis-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 Arizona State University Jazz Repertory Band, directed by Jayson Davis, is a large ensemble that performs jazz arrangements and compositions from throughout the history of jazz. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
The UA Experiential Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Angelo Versace, and Fred Fox Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Brice Winston, are two groups within the small ensemble program at the University of Arizona. Both groups have traditionally been a large part of the public face of the jazz program at the UofA with […]
John Clayton with the Scottsdale Community College Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen ALL SEATS RESERVED: $40 VIP, $35 Premium, $30 Preferred, $25 General, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID, General seating only) Plus processing costs John Clayton is a natural born multitasker. The multiple roles in which he excels -- composer, […]
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, April 20, as our accomplished musicians demonstrate different instruments and styles of jazz, and give kids a chance to […]
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! $15, $5 Students (25 […]
Come enjoy a great evening of music performed by the Phoenix College jazz combos and big band, led by Ryan Anthony, Mary Petrich, Alex Oliverio and Zach Wiggins. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
"Sometimes it's to your advantage for people to think you're crazy." – Thelonious Monk "Thelonious Monk went over to Bird and Bud Powell and said, 'I told you guys to act crazy, but I didn't tell you to fall in love with the act. You're really crazy now." – Charles Mingus Celebrating Jazz Appreciation […]
Adam Clark-drums/bandleader, Howard Alden-guitar, Mel Brown-bass 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 […]
Scottsdale Community College Big Band The Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos appear in concert two nights this week, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen. (Show 1 of 2) $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
Pam Morita-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. […]
Scottsdale Community College Big Band The Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos appear in concert two nights this week, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen. (Show 2 of 2) $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
La Noche de Puerto Rico: Celebrating the music of Puerto Rico and other Afro-Latin traditions. Grupo BombAZo: Joe Goglia, Jose Rodriguez, Samuel Peña & Israel Reyes-vocals/percussion Zach Wiggins-vocals/keyboards, Melita Belgrave-vocals Special Guests: Rafa Maya and Sara Cristina-vocals/percussion/dance
Sherry Roberson-vocals, Dave Henning-piano, Dennis Sexton-bass, Ted Connell-drums Sherry Roberson, a virtual Valley native, has a long history of club and concert performances, including nearly 2 decades with The Jazz Divas, as well as several stints overseas in Istanbul. Sherry's style reflects the blues qualities of Billie Holiday, combined with a hard-swinging, freight train-like drive. […]
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Dmitri Matheny: Celebrating Art Farmer
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Dmitri Matheny-flugelhorn, Mary Petrich-tenor saxophone, Angelo Versace-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums, Noal Cohen-emcee CELEBRATING ART FARMER Dmitri Matheny Group Jazz legend Art Farmer spent his formative years in Phoenix before launching his storied career and becoming “the bebop master who defined the sound of the flugelhorn in modern jazz” (All Music Guide). Join flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny (“a jazz treasure”—All […]
Kristin Korb Trio
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Kristin Korb-bass/vocals, Andy Langham-piano, Duncan Moore-drums Kristin Korb Trio: Beyond the Moon “Kristin Korb is a jewel of jewels. The bassist and vocalist commands both of her instruments with panache, engaging them simultaneously with an ease comparable to breathing.” All About Jazz Steeped in the groove stomping tradition of her mentor Ray Brown, Korb departs with her […]
Jam Session: Stan Sorenson
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photo by Diane Banyai Stan Sorenson-guitar/bandleader, Jon Murray-bass, Buddy Banks-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 […]
Jim Walker: Benefit Concert for Project Sleep
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Jim Walker in concert, with the Mike Kocour Trio and Select Students from the Brophy Jazz Band. Professor of Flute at USC & Colburn School of Music, Mr. Walker’s resume includes former principal flutist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, first-call studio flutist, and fifty-plus years in education. Mr. Kocour has performed with the likes of […]
The Nash Celebrates the Japan-Jazz Connection
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TWO SHOWS: 7:30 and 9:45 PM 7:30 Show SOLD OUT: $65 VIP, $55 Premium, $45 Preferred, $35 General, $16 Students (25 & under w/ ID, General section only) Plus processing costs 9:45 Show: $56 VIP, $46 Premium, $36 Preferred, $26 General, $16 Students (25 & under w/ ID, General section only) Plus processing costs THE TRIO: Ron […]
ALS Benefit Concert: Max Beckman & Tonight at Noon
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Emilio Vargas- saxophone, Alex Yuwen- saxophone, Charles Smith- piano, Greg Hasson- guitar, Max Beckman- bass, Sam Russo- drums Max Beckman and Tonight at Noon Play the Music of Charles Mingus. Tonight at Noon is a sextet of young Phoenix area musicians dedicated to the performance of the music of the great Arizona-born bassist and composer […]
Jam Session: Pam Morita
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Pam Morita-piano/bandleader, Ben Hedquist-bass, Dan Tomlinson-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 […]
SCC & CGCC Big Bands
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Enjoy a night of great big band jazz with the Scottsdale and Chandler/Gilbert Community College Big Bands. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
Jeff Libman
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Jeff Libman-guitar, Russell Schmidt-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Jeff Libman is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Arizona State University. He holds a PhD in Music Education from ASU. 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 […]
The Crotty & O’Neill Sextet
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Deater O'Neill-vocals, Mike Crotty-sax/flute/trumpet, Beth Lederman-piano, Mike King-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums Joe Garcia-percussion How Sweet It Is! Featuring the Crotty & O'Neill Sextet Please join the dynamic Crotty & O'Neill Sextet for an exciting evening of jazz, celebrating the music of the 1960s and 70s. Performed in the imaginative settings that audiences have come to expect […]
Jam Session: Ioannis Goudelis
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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 […]
Jazz Listening Party: The Zodiac Suite
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$20, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID) The Jazz Listening Party series is a new collaboration between The Nash and the Arizona State University School of Music. Pianist, Composer, and Arranger Mary Lou Williams ranks among the most prolific and influential jazz musicians of all time. Her 1945 Zodiac Suite is a tribute to […]