Francine Reed-vocals, Joel Robin-piano, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Andy Gonzales-bass, Dowell Davis-drums If you've experienced Francine before, then you know it's gonna be a party! If this is will be your first time, be prepared for a thrilling afternoon with the outrageous Francine Reed and her notorious accomplices! From the mid-1970s through the early 90s, Francine reigned […]

The Glendale Community College Jazz Program, under direction of Ben Hedquist, appears in concert.

The Scottsdale Community College Vocal Jazz Workshop appears in concert, under the direction of Dennis Rowland. 

The Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos appear in concert, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen. The Nash Big Band will open the show.

Come on down to the Nash and join us for our Holiday Happening concert! Featuring music from Jon Hendricks, Rodgers & Hart, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Billie Holiday, Mel Tormé, Don Mensa, and much more!

Dmitri Matheny Group - MATHENY PLAYS MANCINI   The Henry Mancini Centennial Celebration Brice Winston-tenor saxophone, Lamar Gaines-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Dom Moio-drums, Dmitri Matheny-flugelhorn   “Dmitri Matheny is a jazz treasure. The lyrical Matheny has impressive chops, but it’s his warmth and soulfulness that win you over.”—All Music Guide   Acclaimed for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful […]

Please join us as our Nash Education groups perform: 2:00 pm Futures (Ryan Anthony)2:30pm Futures (Beth Lederman)3:00 pm DivAZ (Mary Petrich)3:30pm Legacy Green (Arsen Nalbandian)4pm Legacy Red (Natalie Gallatin)4:30pm Legacy Purple (Clark Gibson)5:00 pm Legacy Blue (Eric Rasmussen)

The South Mountain Latin Jazz Band has been under the direction of Eddie Gaona for the past 14 years. The Band focuses on playing exciting Latin rhythms fused with Jazz. There will be a world Premiere performance of a commissioned piece “Mancini’s Blues” composed and conducted by Christopher Caliendo.

Juli Wood-sax/vocals, Peter Saxe-piano, Scott Black-bass, Pete Swan-drums Chicago Calling is a quartet thats all about the jazz greats that came from Chicago or spent some formative years there. The band presents music written by or associated with musicians; Johnny Griffin, Eddie Harris, Dinah Washington, Joe Williams, Sun Ra, John Gilmore, Clifford Jordan, Johnny Hartman, Von […]

A favorite on everyone’s holiday “must-do” list, this festive jazz concert features songs from the 1965 Peanuts Christmas animated special and other traditional holiday favorites. Pianist and Steinway Artist Jim Martinez and his jazz trio will be featured. Animated special songs, including “Christmas Time Is Here” and “Linus and Lucy,” were written by pianist Vince […]