Ioannis Goudelis-piano/bandleader, Mario Mendivil-bass, John Lewis-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 […]
$20, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID) The Jazz Listening Party series is a new collaboration between The Nash and the Arizona State University School of Music. Pianist, Composer, and Arranger Mary Lou Williams ranks among the most prolific and influential jazz musicians of all time. Her 1945 Zodiac Suite is a tribute to […]
Joey Sellers-trombone, Chris Finet-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Featuring the poetry of Bukowski, the playing of balloons, and original music dealing with Obsequious Equestrian Haberdashers, the Joey Trio goes different places. Joey on trombone, Chris Finet on bass and Ryan Anthony on drums. Joey Sellers Trio is Sellers’ latest endeavor, closing boundaries between improvisation and composition. Joey […]
Roberta Gambarini-vocals | Cyrus Chestnut-piano $100 Front two rows (Center seats), $75 General Admission (Side seats) Start your weekend with an unforgettable private performance by exquisite Italian-born jazz vocalist Roberta Gambarini, accompanied by master-soulful pianist Cyrus Chestnut against the breathtaking backdrop of a Phoenix sunset. This exclusive event for around 64 guests takes place in […]
Free Admission Keith Kelly – woodwinds, Branson NeJame – rhodes, synth, Jerome Salazar – electric bass, Nathan Hubbard – drumkit The Scorpion Decides is a contemporary jazz group with members now living in San Diego and Phoenix. The Scorpion Decides make music that combines free jazz dialect, breakbeat science and electronic manipulation. The Scorpion Decides performs original […]
Armando Salas-saxophone, Carly Bates-piano, Israel Solomon-percussion Local musicians Israel Solomon (Percussionist), Carly Bates (Pianist), and Armando Salas (Saxophonist) formed The Solomon Trio in 2017. Their sound combines many genres, with jazz defining their foundation. Their work is heavily influenced by the world around them, everything from bird sounds to recognizable tunes can be heard during […]
SOLD OUT ONE SHOW ONLY! ALL SEATS RESERVED: $65 VIP, $55 Premium, $45 Preferred, $35 General, $16 Students (25 & under w/ ID, General seating only) Plus processing costs The Legendary Benny Golson! Benny Golson-sax, Mike Kocour-piano, Peter Washington-bass, Lewis Nash-drums The term "Legend" is often misapplied. Not so when it comes to NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson. […]
Remarkable!” – Wall Street Journal “Pete and Will Anderson are virtuosos on both clarinet and saxophone” – The New York Times Peter Anderson-woodwinds, Will Anderson-woodwinds, Felix Lemerle-guitar Peter and Will Anderson are one of the most extraordinary set of brothers performing music today. Known for their unique renditions of classic jazz songs and innovative original music, they […]
Greg Fishman-sax, Denny Monce-trumpet, Mike Lake-trombone, Michael Kocour-piano, Tom Wakeling-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 Millennium High School Jazz Band, from Goodyear, AZ, is comprised of the hardest working musicians on campus. This audition only ensemble rehearses 2 evenings a week, forcing it’s members to sacrifice their free time to prepare and rehearse. The students can only find success through personal accountability, and setting a high standard of musicianship […]
Remy Le Boeuf-alto sax, Pascal Le Boeuf-piano, Giulio Xavier Cetto-bass, Christian Euman-drums The Le Boeuf Brothers are "talented musicians and award-winning composers who channel their influences, environments, and resources into works that reflect their own identities." (All About Jazz). Pianist Pascal Le Boeuf and saxophonist Remy Le Boeuf "pursue a hyper-fluent streamlined modern ideal" (New […]
Tito Carrillo-trumpet/flugelhorn, Brice Winston-tenor saxophone, Paul Ferguson-trombone, Russell Schmidt-piano/vocals, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums Pianist/Composer Russell Schmidt brings his sextet back to The Nash for a special event, celebrating the release of his newest recording: Jazz Triptych, Volume II – The Secular. Just as with last fall's release, Jazz Triptych, Volume I – The Sacred, 100% of sales from this new album (available […]
Pam Morita-piano/bandleader, Selwyn Reams-bass, Glenn 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 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 […]
The Arizona State University Jazz Repertory Band, directed by Jayson Davis, is a large ensemble that performs jazz arrangements and compositions from throughout the history of jazz. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
The UA Experiential Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Angelo Versace, and Fred Fox Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Brice Winston, are two groups within the small ensemble program at the University of Arizona. Both groups have traditionally been a large part of the public face of the jazz program at the UofA with […]
John Clayton with the Scottsdale Community College Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen ALL SEATS RESERVED: $40 VIP, $35 Premium, $30 Preferred, $25 General, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID, General seating only) Plus processing costs John Clayton is a natural born multitasker. The multiple roles in which he excels -- composer, […]
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, April 20, as our accomplished musicians demonstrate different instruments and styles of jazz, and give kids a chance to […]
The Nash proudly presents our Nash Education Program ensembles in a free Saturday afternoon concert. Come out and listen to the future of jazz! 1:00: The Nash Legacy Ensemble(Red) Directed by Michael Kocour 1:30: The Nash Futures Workshop Directed by Pam Morita 2:00: The Nash/PCM Beginning Jazz Ensemble Directed by Chaz Martineau and Matt […]
TWO SHOWS: 7:00 & 9:15 pm ALL SEATS RESERVED: $56 VIP, $46 Premium, $36 Preferred, $26 General, $16 Students (25 & under w/ ID, General seating section only) Plus processing costs Terell Stafford-trumpet; Rickey Woodard-sax, Donald Vega-piano, John Clayton-bass; and David Alvarez III-drums The Clayton Brothers is the brain child of saxophonist Jeff Clayton, who […]
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 […]
Come enjoy a great evening of music performed by the Phoenix College jazz combos and big band, led by Ryan Anthony, Mary Petrich, Alex Oliverio and Zach Wiggins. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
"Sometimes it's to your advantage for people to think you're crazy." – Thelonious Monk "Thelonious Monk went over to Bird and Bud Powell and said, 'I told you guys to act crazy, but I didn't tell you to fall in love with the act. You're really crazy now." – Charles Mingus Celebrating Jazz Appreciation […]
Adam Clark-drums/bandleader, Howard Alden-guitar, Mel Brown-bass 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 […]
Scottsdale Community College Big Band The Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos appear in concert two nights this week, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen. (Show 1 of 2) $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
Pam Morita-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. […]
"The Art of the Composer" featuring the Superstition Jazz Orchestra directed by Mike Crotty The composer has often been the driving force in the evolution of jazz, "pushing the envelope " at every opportunity and stretching the creative talents of the individual performer. On Wednesday, May 1, the Superstition Jazz Orchestra will present "The Art […]
Scottsdale Community College Big Band The Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos appear in concert two nights this week, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen. (Show 2 of 2) $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
La Noche de Puerto Rico: Celebrating the music of Puerto Rico and other Afro-Latin traditions. Grupo BombAZo: Joe Goglia, Jose Rodriguez, Samuel Peña & Israel Reyes-vocals/percussion Zach Wiggins-vocals/keyboards, Melita Belgrave-vocals Special Guests: Rafa Maya and Sara Cristina-vocals/percussion/dance
Sherry Roberson-vocals, Dave Henning-piano, Dennis Sexton-bass, Ted Connell-drums 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 of Billie Holiday, combined with a hard-swinging, freight train-like drive. […]