Tony Olive-vocals, Andrew Gross-sax, Arsen Nalbandian-piano, Ellis Green-bass, Sam Russo-drums Joel Robin Goldenthal-guest pianist Johnny Hartman was an American jazz singer, known for his rich baritone voice and recordings of ballads. He sang and recorded with Earl Hines' and Dizzy Gillespie's big bands and with Erroll Garner. Hartman is best remembered for his collaboration in 1963 with saxophonist […]

Nazim Rashid-sax/saxello, Beth Lederman-piano, Alan Lewine-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums, featuring Hope Morgan-vocals 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, Eddie Henderson, and many others.

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 […]

Carmela y Más Present “MUJERES DE LA SALSA“ A Tribute to Celia Cruz, Olga Tañon and Gloria Estefan Carmela y Más return to The Nash for a sizzling evening of Latin Jazz and Salsa. In keeping with the new announcement of the Celia Cruz image now on an American coin, the band celebrates her and two outstanding vocalists […]

Melanie Chryshelle-vocals, Benjamin Cortez-piano, Bailey Zick-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Vocalist Melanie Chryshelle is prepared to delight, excite and ignite the audience in her debut vocal showcase at The Nash.  Featuring a trio led by club namesake, drummer Lewis Nash, Chryshelle will perform a wide-ranging repertoire from classic jazz standards such as Someone To Watch Over Me […]