Francine Reed-vocals, Jesse McGuire-trumpet, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Joel Robin-piano, Felix Sainz-bass, Dowell Davis-drums 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 […]
Photo by Diane Banyai Dave Henning-piano/bandleader, Selwyn Reams-bass, Bruce Stodola-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 […]
Phoenix College and The Superstition Jazz Orchestra present The Composer's Forum. Explore the composer's art with The Superstition Jazz Orchestra in a night of music to remember! Original works by Oliver Nelson, Gil Evans, Bill Holman, Bob Mintzer, Mike Crotty & Deater O'Neill. Superstition Jazz Orchestra, based at Phoenix College and under the direction of […]
This is the culminating performance for this session of the Phoenix Jazz Girls Rising project, which meets at The Nash for weekly rehearsals. Phoenix Jazz Girls Rising is designed to teach young female musicians the basic skills of jazz. In this 8-week program, we will learn well-known jazz tunes and create improvised solos to express […]
Chaz Martineau-tenor sax, Vincent Thiefain-bass, Jacob Eary-drums Chaz Martineau is a Phoenix based saxophonist and composer currently pursuing his master's degree at ASU. His playing and improvising is inspired by musicians such as Lage Lund, Mark Turner, and Melissa Aldana. This evenings works will include original compositions by all members of the band and some […]
WVJC Cerulean Big Band The West Valley Jazz Cooperative Cerulean Big Band, a 16-piece ensemble comprised of outstanding west side music students in grades 8 through 12, performs an early matinee concert featuring works by notable big band writers including Neal Hefti and Oliver Nelson. The band is directed by Russell Schmidt. Additionally, a number […]
EVJC Sapphire Ensemble & Indigo Big Band The East Valley Jazz Cooperative Sapphire Ensemble (directed by Paul Brewer) and the Indigo Big Band (led by Russell Schmidt) share a matinee date at The Nash. The Sapphire Ensemble (a nonet) will perform West Coast/Cool Jazz classics, while the Indigo Big Band will perform music by Duke […]
Lucas Pino-saxophones, Nick Finzer-trombone, Russ Schmidt-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Dom Moio-drums Nick Finzer is one of the most dynamic musicians of the millennial generation. An award-winning composer, arranger, producer, and trombonist, Finzer is bringing the joy and power of Jazz to both traditional fans and the most modern 21st century audiences. He’s on a mission to […]
Sima-vocals, Mark DeCozio-piano, Felix Sainz-bass, Sheila Earley-drums Sima and Her All Star Trio Sima was classically trained in New York performing with the big NYC society orchestras. She was invited to perform in Rome, Italy and shortly thereafter was signed to a European record label. She continued her music in Europe for 10 years where […]
David Bixler-alto sax, Andrew Bishop-soprano & tenor sax, Ariel Kisler-piano/guitar, Chris Finet-bass, Rob Wallace-drums The Ariel Kasler Quintet is a jazz ensemble that performs original compositions and arrangements and recorded the album Above the Sound (2015). Kasler is an Israeli-North American musician whose music represents his diverse cultural and musical background. Primarily a jazz musician, […]
We're sorry for the inconvenience, but this performance has been canceled. Ticket holders will be receiving refunds ASAP. 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, Adam Moezinia-guitar Peter and Will Anderson are one of the most extraordinary set […]
Fred Forney-trumpet, Andy Gross-tenor sax, Nick Manson-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Rob Moore-drums "I Remember Chet...", a tribute to Chet Baker, the James Dean of cool jazz. Songs that were hits for Chet like "I Remember You", "I Fall In Love Too Easily" and music from his collaborations with Gerry Mulligan and Stan Getz. This show will […]
The first set of this performance will be the full big band, the second set will feature Melissa Aldana with her quartet. Melissa Aldana-saxophones, Sam Harris-piano, Pablo Menares-bass, Kush Abadey-drums On her first jazz quartet recording, "Visions, award-winning saxophonist Melissa Aldana connects her work to the legacy of Latina artists who have come before her, […]
Sorry for the inconvenience, but this performance has been canceled. Ticket holders will receive refunds ASAP. Performances by ensembles from Scottsdale Community College (Eric Rasmussen-director), Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Adam Roberts-director) and Phoenix College (Ryan Anthony-director). $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
We're sorry, but the scheduled tour featuring Allan Chase has been canceled due to travel policies regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Refunds will be issued to ticketholders ASAP. Allan Chase-alto/soprano/baritone saxophones, Phil Grenadier-trumpet, Jeff Libman-guitar, Bruno Råberg-bass, Dom Moio-drums, with special guest Lewis Nash-drums Join this all-star band for a high-flying evening of […]
Nazim Rashid-sax, Zach Gillespie-piano, Max Beckman-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums Nazim Rashid & New Renaissance is performing a Tribute to John Coltrane part 2 - 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, […]
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, March 21st, as our accomplished musicians demonstrate different instruments and styles of jazz, and give kids a chance to […]
TWO SHOWS: 7:00 & 9:15 pm In celebration of the Japan Jazz Connection: The Akiko Tsuruga Trio Akiko Tsuruga-organ, Bob Kenmotsu-sax, Lewis Nash-drums This show presents two Japanese jazz stars in a trio setting with America's quintessential rhythm master. Jazz organist Akiko Tsuruga has been described as “Sweet and Funky,” “Cute and Bad”. "A Composer and […]
The Divas Show! featuring Delphine Cortez, Alice Tatum, Sherry Roberson and Diana Lee with Joel Robin-piano, Mike King-bass, Todd Chuba-drums and multi-instrumentalist Shea Marshall FIRST TIME AT THE NASH! For more than 16 years, this annual show at The ASU Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale delighted audiences. It features top female vocalists in the Valley with contrasting […]
photo by Diane Banyai Stan Sorenson-guitar/bandleader, Tom Wakeling-bass, Buddy Banks-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 […]
We’re sorry for the inconvenience, but these performances have been canceled. Ticket holders will be receiving refunds ASAP. "Aside from being the most influential jazz guitarist to emerge in the 21st century, Kurt Rosenwinkel is also a highly regarded songwriter who already in 1995 received the composers award from the National Endowment of the Arts. His […]
Eric Rasmussen-alto sax, Chaz Martineau-tenor sax, David Berry-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Jacob Eary-drums The Eric Rasmussen Quintet, featuring original compositions and arrangements by Eric. $21, $11 Students (25 & under w/ ID) Plus processing costs
Rebecca De La Torre-vocals/piano/Venezuelan cuatro, Emilio Vargas-tenor & alto sax/flute, Josiel Perez-trumpet, Gilbert Orrantia-guitar/vocals, Jorge De La Torre-bass/vocals, Israel Reyes-drums, Samuel Peña-percussion/vocals Back for another great night of music at The Nash, Rebecca De La Torre and Bohemian Insurgence present "Caribbean Roots": highlighting the Afro-Cuban and Caribbean influences in latin jazz music. This specially-prepared concert […]
Francine Reed-vocals, Jesse McGuire-trumpet, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Joel Robin-piano, Felix Sainz-bass, Greg Warner-drums 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 […]
Beth Lederman-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. […]
An added engagement for the JAZZmeetsPOETRY series celebrates the 50th anniversary of Miles Davis' 1970 iconic double album Bitches Brew. Released on March 30 on Columbia Records, the Grammy award-winning album gained recognition as one of jazz's greatest albums, a progenitor of the jazz rock genre and a major influence on rock and funk musicians. […]
The Roosevelt Row Merchant's Association has decided it is in the public interest to suspend First Friday activities for April 3rd, 2020 and, as a result, we will not be presenting our usual live entertainment that night either. Stay healthy. We'll see you again ASAP! The Nash
Jimmy Nistico-sax, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet/violin, Dave Henning-piano, Jack Radavich-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 […]