Beth Lederman-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. […]
(Night one of two) 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! […]
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.
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.
Bruce Forman-guitar, David Paonessa-piano, Ellis Green-bass, Sam Russo-drums World-renowned jazz guitarist and raconteur Bruce Forman returns to Phoenix to perform selections from his latest album and more. Bruce Forman’s life and musical journey provide an American saga that is still in full swing. His Texas origins, his early career in San Francisco and New York, […]
WILL ANDERSON plays BENNY GOODMAN, featuring Howard Alden Will Anderson-clarinet, Howard Alden-guitar, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums Called a “virtuoso on clarinet and saxophone” (New York Times), Washington, D.C.-born Juilliard graduate Will Anderson has performed with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, and can be heard on the 2014 Grammy-winning soundtrack of HBO’s […]
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!
(Night 2 of 2) 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! […]
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.
Eric Rasmussen-reeds, Keith Kelly-reeds, Ray Lebert-guitar, Ben Hedquist-bass, Connor Sample-drums Ben Hedquist Returns to The Nash with his new quintet comprised of some of the most sought-after musician’s in the Valley’s creative music scene. This quintet performance will feature mostly new original compositions written by Ben Hedquist as well as compositions from his 2019 release […]
Bash for The Nash Gala Entertainment The inaugural Bash for The Nash Gala will feature the captivating sound of saxman Houston Person in an all-star quartet with Eric Gunnison on piano, Chuck Berghofer on bass and our namesake Lewis Nash on drums; plus sensational Italian-born jazz vocalist Roberta Gambarini. There will be additional performances by […]
KJZZ SPRING PARTY: "Songs of Spring and April" Blaise Lantana-guitar/vocals, Shea Marshall-everything, Stan Sorensen-guitar, Charles Lewis-piano, Jimmy Boyd-keys, Felix Sainz-bass, Emerson Laffey – drums with special guests vocalists Diana Lee and Delphine Cortez Come out and meet Blaise Lantana, the voice of jazz from KJZZ-91.5 FM, as she leads a celebration of Spring with several […]
CGCC Small Jazz Ensembles, playing the music of the Swing Era, Miles Davis, and modern composers including Miguel Zenón, John Scofield, and more. TICKETS: $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.
Trumpet Legends: Satchmo to Miles with Summit Recording Artist Mike Vax Mike Vax-trumpet, Denny Monce-trumpet, Howard Alden-guitar, Joel Robin-piano, Selwyn Ream-bass, Kenny French-drums World-renowned 1st trumpeter and co-director of the legendary Stan Kenton Orchestra, Mike Vax, is joined by acclaimed Phoenix trumpeter Denny Monce and a stalwart rhythm section, to play the music of trumpet greats Nat Adderley, Louis Armstrong, Bunny […]
Mike Kocour-organ, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Lewis Nash-drums Celebrate International Jazz Day at The Nash with three of Arizona's most accomplished musical powers - Power Trio! Mike Kocour - in addition to being the Director of Jazz Studies at ASU - has decades of performing and recording experience with five critically acclaimed CDs and a list of […]
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Monder/Malaby/Rainey
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Tony Malaby-sax, Ben Monder-guitar, Tom Rainey-drums "Mr. Monder has a deep rapport with Mr. Malaby: Depending on the moment, they can seem like dance partners, sparring partners or members of a relay team. What they create is hallucinatory, indebted both to free-jazz avatars like Albert Ayler and the combustible side of prog-rock. " --New York […]
Superstition Jazz Orchestra
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The Superstition Jazz Orchestra presents: Rosewood: Exploring the Musical Genius of Woody Shaw WOODY SHAW was without question one of the most influential jazz trumpet players and composers of the 20th century. His recordings and performances from the 1960’s through the1980’s introduced major, innovative approaches to the trumpet, as well as new harmonic language in […]
Thursday Happy Hour: Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
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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.
Ike Ramalho Brazilian Project
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Ike Ramalho-guitar/vocals, Laurine Beatriz-vocals, Michael Weiss-alto saxophone, Andrew Gross-tenor saxophone, David Leighton-flute, Zach Gillespie-piano, Glenn Stern-bass, Joel Oroz-drums Ike Ramalho is a Brazilian guitarist, singer, and music producer. He began studying guitar at the age of 10 and has always been connected to Brazilian Music and Jazz. Throughout his early years, he accompanied professional musicians and […]
Josiel Perez’s MambAZ All-Stars
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The Josiel Perez's MambAZ All-Stars bring the fiery sounds of Cuba together with the soulful sounds of American Jazz to create a concoction that will leave you wanting more. The group pays homage to the Cuban legends Perez Prado, Benny More, and Machito in their unique compositions arranged by musical director, Emilio Vargas. The 10-piece […]
Jazz Matinee: Gentlemen Of Jazz Tribute to Erroll Garner
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Margo McKeon-vocals, Santo Maglio-piano, Alan Lewine-bass, Bob McKeon-drums Join us as we go back in time to celebrate the music of Erroll Garner’s number one jazz album of the year, Concert by the Sea. We’ll also look at some of the history regarding the album cover photo along with the taped recording of the concert […]
Jam Session: Raul Yañez
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Raul Yañez-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. […]
Thursday Happy Hour: Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
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Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
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.
Dennis Rowland & Diana Lee: Motown & More!
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Dennis Rowland is beloved by jazz devotees and theatergoers around the globe. The Detroit native and Phoenix, Arizona resident was the voice of the world-renowned Count Basie Orchestra between 1977 and 1984, where he shared the stage with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Joe Williams and Tony Bennett. He is also featured on the Basie Band’s […]
SPECIAL EVENT: Chuck Redd
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Chuck Redd-vibes, Angelo Versace-piano, Tom Wakeling-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Chuck Redd is well known internationally as a performer on both drums and his primary instrument, the vibraphone. Jazz Times has Redd’s vibes playing as, “Exquisite!” The Washington Post admired his “melodic sparkle.” Redd’s career highlights include an historic concert with the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet in Africa for the Namibian Independence […]
Jazz Matinee: Alice Tatum & The Charles Lewis Quintet
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Alice Tatum-vocals, Frank Smith-sax/flute, Charles Lewis-piano, Lloyd Moffitt-bass, Dan Tomlinson-drums, Steve Banks-percussion It’s a Phoenix jazz reunion when Alice Tatum and Charles Lewis team up with their old bandmates for an afternoon of old and new favorites. Don’t miss this stellar line-up, including a rare Arizona appearance by Lloyd Moffitt on bass! […]
Jam Session: Chris Finet
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Phoenix, AZ 85004,, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Chris Finet-bass/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. […]