photo by Diane Banyai Stan Sorenson-guitar/bandleader, Sean Brogan-bass, Buddy Banks-drums Every Sunday the true spirit of jazz plays out on stage at The Nash, as student and pro musicians play […]
Zach Gillespie-keyboard/piano/electronics, Alan Acosta-saxophone, Bailey Zick-bass, Joel Oroz-drums Spanning the musical expanse between modern and traditional jazz. An Intergalactic Space-Jazz adventure brought to you by adventurous Phoenix Jazz musicians. Brace yourselves. Free Admission
This smoking Latin Jazz - Salsa band has graced many stages locally and internationally. A kaleidoscope of Afro-Cuban rhythms delivered in electrifying musical performance. This performance will feature Carmela Ramirez-vocals, […]
Monica Shriver-saxophone/flute, Danielle Cooke-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Matt McClintock-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, […]
This is the culminating performance of The Nash Summer Vocal Jazz Workshop (Week One), directed by Dennis Rowland. The Vocal Jazz Workshops will focus on the vocalist’s role in a jazz ensemble. Through performance, vocalists and instrumentalists will explore the basics of what to listen for when performing with an ensemble, how to choose tunes […]
Benjamin Cortez-keyboards/vocals/guitar, Patrick Feher-tenor and alto saxophones, Jayson Davis-trumpet, Richard Brennan-trombone, Joe Allie-guitars, Eric Nakamoto-bass, Connor Sample-drums Benjamin Cortez is a multi-dimensional musician who delivers soulful, high-energy performances on vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass guitar, and drums. His diverse musical sensibilities reflect the eclectic cultural landscape of his hometown: Phoenix, Arizona. In his time living there, […]
Alex Yuwen-sax, Bryon Ruth-sax, Charles Smith-piano, Greg Hasson-guitar, Max Beckman-bass, Jacob Eary-drums The Sextet is a group of valley-based musicians dedicated to performing the music of the great bassist and composer, Charles Mingus. The Sextet aims to perform his compositions through arrangements of their own that capture the amazing spirit and energy of Mingus. $25, $10 Students (25 & under […]
Beth Lederman-piano/bandleader, Mike King-bass, Emerson Laffey-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 […]
This is the culminating performance of The Nash Summer Vocal Jazz Workshop (Week Two), directed by Dennis Rowland. The Vocal Jazz Workshops will focus on the vocalist’s role in a jazz ensemble. Through performance, vocalists and instrumentalists will explore the basics of what to listen for when performing with an ensemble, how to choose tunes […]
Chaz Martineau-sax, Gregory Hasson-guitar, Vincent Thiefain-bass, Jacob Eary-drums Chaz Martineau is a Phoenix-based saxophonist and composer. His playing and improvising is inspired by musicians such as Lage Lund, Mark Turner, and Melissa Aldana. This evening's works will include brand new premieres, along with original compositions from his two earlier albums. $20, $10 Students (25 & […]
Nick Manson-piano, Fred Forney-trumpet, Dwight Kilian-bass, Gerry Gibbs-drums ALL SEATS RESERVED: $30 VIP, $25 Preferred, $21 General, $11 Students (25 & under w/ ID, General seating section only) Plus processing costs Nick Manson is a talented jazz pianist and composer. The two-time Emmy award winning multifaceted Nick Manson is also a composer, arranger and producer […]
Ted Belledin-piano/saxophone, Simone Sanchez-vocals, Kevin Tangney-trumpet, Benjie Messer-trombone, Marcus Williams-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 […]
Zach Wiggins-piano/bandleader, Bailey Zick-bass, Andrew Flores-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 […]
Richard Brennan-trombone, Liam Connor-trumpet, Alex Buelna Mendivil-alto saxophone, Benjamin Cortez-piano, Eric Nakamoto-bass, Nathan Hooker-drums Richard Brennan is an Arizona based musician who is currently studying for his Bachelor’s in Music Education at Arizona State University. Richard was born and raised in Rio Rico, Arizona, and started his musical journey in 5th grade. Throughout middle school […]
Jimmy Nistico-sax, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet/violin, Dave Henning-piano, Selwyn Reams-bass, Bruce Stodola-drums Tenor saxophonist Jimmy Nistico brings his hard-swingin’ quintet into The Nash for a night of straight ahead, mainstream jazz. Jim Nistico was born in Syracuse, NY, and raised in a musical home with older brother Sal Nistico paving the way on saxophone. Jim got started […]
Diana Lee-vocals, Dennis Rowland-vocals, Dave Baradic-keys, Mike King-bass, and Greg Warner-drums ALL SEATS RESERVED: $30 VIP, $25 Preferred, $21 General, $11 Students (25 & under w/ ID, General seating section only) Plus processing costs Note: Parking available as an add-on to your online ticket purchase Vocal jazz fans will not want to miss this special […]
Pam Morita-piano/bandleader, Chris Ross-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 […]
Photos by Neil Schwarz Photography Julianne Colwell-baritone sax/vocals, Carly Bates-piano/keyboards, Joe Allie-guitar, Ben Hedquist-bass, Matt McClintock-drums Julianne has assembled some of the most creative musicians in the Valley to perform a variety of her favorite jazz standards, as well as originals and some of her favorite music from genres spanning Neo-soul and R&B. Expect to hear some of her […]
Union32: Keith Kelly-saxophone, flute, Brett Reed-vibes, percussion, Alex Oliverio-guitar, Ben Hedquist-acoustic bass, Ryan Anthony-drums and cymbals Scandinavia has been home to trailblazers in the world of jazz since the 1970s. Characterized by “stark” tones, allusions to natural sounds, and folk music influences, jazz with a “Nordic sound” has a distinctive style. Union32 vibist Brett Reed, "This music is hauntingly simple […]