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 […]
Photo by Matthew Pandolfe $31 VIP, $26 Preferred, $21 General, $10 Students (25 & Under w/ ID) Plus processing costs Sarah Elizabeth Charles & SCOPE will join us for a performance and discussion on the relationship between equality and jazz. In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and in preparation for both Black History and Women’s […]
Ted Belledin-piano/saxophone, Simone Sanchez-vocals, Kevin Tangney-trumpet, Benjie Messer-trombone, Steve Himmelstein-guitar, Sam Smith-bass, Janet Daniel-drums NOLAz Band plays jazz infused groove and soul music from NOLA: New Orleans, LA. From The Neville Brothers to Allen Toussaint, The Meters to Galactic, and Dirty Dozen Brass Band to Trombone Shorty, there is a particular musical character that stems from New Orleans. NOLAz Band […]
Brice Winston-sax, Russ Schmidt-keys, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Andy Galore-bass, Joe Costello-drums The show will feature Andy’s music, an organic blend of Jazz, Blues, Funk, Rock and World music. In addition, the show will include exciting new arrangements of Jazz Classics. Andy Galore, a much in demand bassist on the New York scene whose solid groove has […]
Jazz In Concert Series Co-Presented By The Nash And ASU Kerr Cultural Center Made possible with generous support from the Jazzbird Foundation All shows: $39 premium, $35 reserved, $28 general admission. Jazz in AZ/The Nash members receive a $4 discount on all seats. Students, ASU faculty and ASU staff: $10 general admission. All performances begin […]
Nathan Myers-vocalist, Bryon Ruth-tenor saxophone, Steve McAllister-trombone, Jeffrey Libman-guitar, Michael Kocour-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Dom Moio & Lewis Nash-drums Members of the Arizona State University Jazz Studies faculty come together to perform original compositions as well as jazz classics. $15, $5 Students (25 & Under w/ ID)
photo by Reed Ricker Noah Simpson-trumpet, Eric Rasmussen-sax, Matt Sazima-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Caleb Michel-drums Energetic, attentive, and dynamic define Noah Simpson's trumpet playing. Joined by fellow west coast transplant and long time collaborator Matt Sazima, they strive to create forward thinking music rooted in Jazz. After graduating high school Noah began establishing himself around the Phoenix […]
Bob Ravenscroft-piano, Dwight Killian-bass, Rob Moore-drums, electronics Bob Ravenscroft, the widely-acclaimed jazz keyboardist and composer, is all about a lifelong pursuit of making great jazz music and exploring new ground. The Arizona Republic recently named his trio “Best Jazz Group.” Ravenscroft’s unique playing style has been described as everything from sensitive and seasoned to far-ranging […]
Andrew Gross-saxophone, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Ioannis Goudelis-piano,/accordion, Ted Sistrunk-bass, 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 that all the […]
Frank Smith-sax/flute, Charles Lewis-piano, Lloyd Moffitt-bass, Dan Tomlinson-drums, with Alice Tatum-vocals They're putting the band back together! 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, featuring the Arizona return of Lloyd Moffitt on […]
Pam Morita-piano/bandleader, Ben Hedquist-bass, Ryan Anthony-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 […]
Greg Fishman-saxes/flute, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet/flugelhorn/violin, Howard Alden-guitar, Russ Schmidt-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Lewis Nash & Friends is the new iteration of The Lewis Nash Pro Jam. It is more of an invitational format, still allowing for the participation of top professional-level musicians. $25, $10 Students (25 & Under w/ ID) Plus processing costs.
The next JAZZmeetsPOETRY show is an all-woman showcase of music and poetry. Love will be in the air! MUSIC BY: Mary Petrich-sax, Pam Morita-piano, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums JAZZmeetsPOETRY, in its second season, provides a platform for poets and jazz musicians to make art that is expressive, interactive and captivating. Advance tickets: $15, $8 Students […]
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 16, as our accomplished musicians demonstrate different instruments and styles of jazz, and give kids a chance to […]
Juli Wood-sax, Mike Kocour-B3 organ, Paul Silbergleit-guitar, Mike Schlick-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 festivals […]
photo by Diane Banyai Mike Ozuna-guitar/bandleader, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Jacob Eary-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 […]
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 […]
Lord Kash and ZeeDubb-MCs, Marah Armenta-vocals, Ben Scolaro-piano, Luis Martinez-guitar, Paul McAfee-bass, Kevin Phillips-drums, Tyler Bauer-tenor sax, Jaime Barrios-trumpet "The Stakes could write songs about calculus and people would dance to it. Live and on record, the band has a powerful chemistry, creating a potent combination of rap, jazz, funk, and pop touches that sounds […]
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT 2 Shows: 7:00PM and 9:15PM The Nash Black History Month Celebration Starring the The Byron Stripling-Niki Haris All-Star Band, with Bobby Floyd, Michael Bowie and Lewis Nash Niki Haris-vocals, Byron Stripling-trumpet, Bobby Floyd-piano, Michael Bowie-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Electrifying trumpeter Byron Stripling and vivacious vocalist Niki Haris team up with passionate pianist-organist Bobby Floyd and time-master […]
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 […]
Special Black History Month Celebration Jam with Roney Jones & Friends Every Sunday the true spirit of jazz plays out on stage at The Nash, as student and pro musicians […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Sorry, but Jazz & Jokes won't be happening this week, due to some unavoidable conflicts. We will be back though! Check again for this monthly event. Jazz & Jokes combines today’s hottest stand up comedians with exceptional jazz musicians. They share the stage in a new format for The Nash […]
Trumpets-Mike Vax, Bruce Gates, Ron King, Adam Compeau, Jack Petersen-piano/guitar, Howard Alden-guitar, Selwyn Reams-bass, Ken French-drums TRPTS (Trumpets) was formed in 1985 as an experimental group to bring the history of jazz trumpet to audiences through performing voiced out solos from famous jazz trumpet players, playing music associated with trumpet jazz over the years, and […]
Chaz Martineau-tenor saxophone, David Berry - organ, Jude Poorten-electric guitar, Matt McClintock-drums The David Berry Quartet is one of the most energetic and unique up-and-coming groups in the valley. With repertoire ranging from classic standards to original compositions and arrangements (never straying far from the traditions of jazz), these boys know how to keep a groove going and SWING! […]
photo by Dominic Gladstone Andrew Rathbun-tenor/soprano saxophones/compositions, Eric Rasmussen-alto saxophone, Russ Schmidt-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Toronto native Andrew Rathbun is widely esteemed as one of the most creative and accomplished saxophonists, composers and bandleaders of his generation. On tenor and soprano saxophones he has achieved a rare depth of lyricism, authoritative swing and compositional intelligence. Recording steadily as […]