The first set of this performance will be the full big band, the second set will feature Melissa Aldana with her quartet. Melissa Aldana-saxophones, Sam Harris-piano, Pablo Menares-bass, Kush Abadey-drums On her first jazz quartet recording, "Visions, award-winning saxophonist Melissa Aldana connects her work to the legacy of Latina artists who have come before her, […]
Sorry for the inconvenience, but this performance has been canceled. Ticket holders will receive refunds ASAP. Performances by ensembles from Scottsdale Community College (Eric Rasmussen-director), Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Adam Roberts-director) and Phoenix College (Ryan Anthony-director). $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
We're sorry, but the scheduled tour featuring Allan Chase has been canceled due to travel policies regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Refunds will be issued to ticketholders ASAP. Allan Chase-alto/soprano/baritone saxophones, Phil Grenadier-trumpet, Jeff Libman-guitar, Bruno Råberg-bass, Dom Moio-drums, with special guest Lewis Nash-drums Join this all-star band for a high-flying evening of […]
Nazim Rashid-sax, Zach Gillespie-piano, Max Beckman-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums Nazim Rashid & New Renaissance is performing a Tribute to John Coltrane part 2 - 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, […]
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, March 21st, as our accomplished musicians demonstrate different instruments and styles of jazz, and give kids a chance to […]
The Divas Show! featuring Delphine Cortez, Alice Tatum, Sherry Roberson and Diana Lee with Joel Robin-piano, Mike King-bass, Todd Chuba-drums and multi-instrumentalist Shea Marshall FIRST TIME AT THE NASH! For more than 16 years, this annual show at The ASU Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale delighted audiences. It features top female vocalists in the Valley with contrasting […]
We’re sorry for the inconvenience, but these performances have been canceled. Ticket holders will be receiving refunds ASAP. "Aside from being the most influential jazz guitarist to emerge in the 21st century, Kurt Rosenwinkel is also a highly regarded songwriter who already in 1995 received the composers award from the National Endowment of the Arts. His […]
Eric Rasmussen-alto sax, Chaz Martineau-tenor sax, David Berry-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Jacob Eary-drums The Eric Rasmussen Quintet, featuring original compositions and arrangements by Eric. $21, $11 Students (25 & under w/ ID) Plus processing costs
Rebecca De La Torre-vocals/piano/Venezuelan cuatro, Emilio Vargas-tenor & alto sax/flute, Josiel Perez-trumpet, Gilbert Orrantia-guitar/vocals, Jorge De La Torre-bass/vocals, Israel Reyes-drums, Samuel Peña-percussion/vocals Back for another great night of music at The Nash, Rebecca De La Torre and Bohemian Insurgence present "Caribbean Roots": highlighting the Afro-Cuban and Caribbean influences in latin jazz music. This specially-prepared concert […]
Francine Reed-vocals, Jesse McGuire-trumpet, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Joel Robin-piano, Felix Sainz-bass, Greg Warner-drums 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 […]
An added engagement for the JAZZmeetsPOETRY series celebrates the 50th anniversary of Miles Davis' 1970 iconic double album Bitches Brew. Released on March 30 on Columbia Records, the Grammy award-winning album gained recognition as one of jazz's greatest albums, a progenitor of the jazz rock genre and a major influence on rock and funk musicians. […]
The Roosevelt Row Merchant's Association has decided it is in the public interest to suspend First Friday activities for April 3rd, 2020 and, as a result, we will not be presenting our usual live entertainment that night either. Stay healthy. We'll see you again ASAP! The Nash
Jimmy Nistico-sax, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet/violin, Dave Henning-piano, Jack Radavich-bass, Bruce Stodola-drums Tenor saxophonist Jimmy Nistico brings his hard-swingin’ quintet into The Nash for a night 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 saxophone. Jim got started […]
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Sonrisa
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Andrew Gross-saxophone, Adam Roberts-saxophone, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Ted Sistrunk-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 all of its performances. It’s a rare occasion […]
Jazz Matinee: Sherry Roberson
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Sherry Roberson-vocals, Charles Lewis-piano, Dennis Sexton-bass, Tim Robinson-drums Celebrating Women of Jazz & Blues: Billie Holiday & more 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 […]
Jam Session: Beth Lederman
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Beth Lederman-piano/bandleader, Kirwan Brown-bass, Dowell 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 […]
Special Engagement: Karrin Allyson
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Five-Time Grammy Nominee Karrin Allyson and her trio (Miro Sprague, piano and Jeff Johnson, bass) are coming to The Nash on February 14 to present an evening of special music for Valentine’s Day. Karrin and her band will play two full sets of love songs (but it’s not for Lovers Only!!) Brazilian tunes, original material and blues. Ms. Allisyon […]
Hot Dogs & Jazz: Jazz For Families
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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, February 15th, as our accomplished musicians demonstrate different instruments and styles of jazz, and give kids a chance to […]
Special Engagement: The Westerlies
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Riley Mulherkar-trumpet, Chloe Rowlands-trumpet, Andy Clausen-trombone, Willem de Koch-trombone The Westerlies are a New York-based brass quartet comprised of childhood friends from Seattle: Riley Mulherkar and Chloe Rowlands - a native of Phoenix who came up through Young Sounds and our local jazz scene before moving to New York City - on trumpet, and Andy […]
Jazz Matinee: Alice Tatum
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Alice Tatum-vocals, Beth Lederman-piano, Bob Lashier-bass, Todd Chuba-drums Alice Tatum is an award winning and critically acclaimed singer who has been a fixture on the Phoenix music scene for more than 30 years. She is an accomplished jazz vocalist, as well as excelling in pop music genres. Alice has performed with greats such as Michael […]
Jam Session: Stan Sorenson
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photo by Diane Banyai Stan Sorenson-guitar/bandleader, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Dan Tomlinson-drums Every Sunday the true spirit of jazz plays out on stage at The Nash, as student and pro musicians play […]
ASU Jazz Combos
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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 […]
Special Engagement: Renee Rosnes Trio
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TWO SHOWS: 7:00 & 9:15 PM Renee Rosnes-piano, Peter Washington-bass, Lewis Nash-drums “Rosnes offers exquisite balances of delicacy and power, witty and weighted ideas, assertiveness and deference.” Downbeat Renee Rosnes is one of the premier jazz pianists and composers of her generation. Upon moving to New York City from Vancouver, she quickly established a reputation […]
Juli Wood
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Juli Wood-sax, Mike Kocour-B3 organ, Jeff Libman-guitar, Dom Moio-drums Juli Wood plays alto, tenor, and baritone saxes, and she loves to sing! She has been lucky enough to play with some great jazz veterans including Melvin Rhyne, Earma Thompson, Jodie Christian, Ira Sullivan, Barry Harris, and Ted Curson. She has entertained around the world at […]
Jazz Matinee: Al Raitano
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Al Raitano-vocals, Rachael Gold-piano, Mike King-bass, Dan Tomlinson-drums "My Years At The Pointe" Al and the band will perform some special songs and tell stories related to the many experiences that turned a four week gig into an incredible ten-plus year booking. Al's easy interaction with the audience, creating an experience that was basically improv […]