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 […]
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 […]
THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 5TH @6:30p.m. The Nash launches ONE MORE TIME: Shows from The Nash archives. As part of our Nash at Home initiative to keep our jazz community connected during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be streaming select shows that have been recorded to our archive over the past two and a half years. […]
www.carriemotzing.photography 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 (Blue) Directed by Eric Rasmussen 1:30: The Nash/PCM Jazz Ensemble Directed by Matt McClintock 2:00: The Nash Legacy Ensemble (Blue) Directed by Michael Kocour 2:30: […]
Recorded on May 25, 2019 Fred Forney-trumpet, Brice Winston-tenor sax, Nick Manson-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Dom Moio-drums Long-time Valley first-call trumpeter Fred Forney pays homage to nine-time Grammy Award winner Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991). For over 50 years, Miles has been considered one of the leading innovators in the […]
photo by Diane Banyai Stan Sorenson-guitar/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 […]
Recorded on July 18,2019 Diana Lee-vocals, Dennis Rowland-vocals, Dave Baradic-keys, Mike King-bass, and Greg Warner-drums This show features two of the Phoenix area’s most beloved performers in a spirited musical romp together that covers jazz and a healthy dose of R&B. Concord recording artist Dennis Rowland is beloved by jazz devotees and theatergoers around the globe. […]
We are working to reschedule this show in September. Stand by for further updates! Tim Ray-piano, Gray Sargent-guitar, Marshall Wood-bass, Harold Jones-drums Phoenix native Tim Ray returns to the Nash with a special performance by Tony Bennett’s quartet (prior to their Celebrity Theater concert with Mr. Bennett the following night). In addition to their tours […]
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 the jazz. Opening up for the Jazz Repertory Band will be a performance by the ASU Jazz Combo program. ASU Jazz Combos are small jazz groups that perform in […]
Peter Margulies-trumpet/flugelhorn, John Wojciechowski,-tenor saxophone, Brice Winston-tenor saxophone, Russell Schmidt-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Rob Moore-drums Pianist/Composer Russell Schmidt brings his sextet back to The Nash, with a roster of great jazz musicians from all over the country! In addition to Arizona heavyweights Brice Winston, Chris Finet, and Rob Moore, the line-up features two very special guests: saxophonist John Wojciechowski (St. Charles/Chicago, […]
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 18th, as our accomplished musicians demonstrate different instruments and styles of jazz, and give kids a chance to […]
Recorded June 1, 2019 Renee Grant Patrick-vocals, Suzanne Lansford-violin, Nicole Pesce-piano with Dan Tomlinson-drums We3-Nicole Pesce (piano), Suzanne Lansford (violin), and Renee Grant Patrick (vocalist), daughter to the late George Grant of the world-famous Ink Spots-is a powerhouse of talents combined, paying tribute to timeless tunes with new and familiar interpretations of popular, jazz, swing, […]
Joseph Berg Photography Recorded Sept. 28, 2019 This concert was presented in partnership with The Nash and Beyond Jazz Phx as part of the Blue Note 80th Anniversary series in 2019. Chaz Martineau-tenor saxophone, Jayson Davis-trumpet, Michael Kocour-piano, Max Beckman-bass, Joel Oroz-drums In the Blue Note Records tradition, leader Mike Kocour gives voice to Phoenix […]
Recorded Nov. 30, 2019 Peter Bernstein-guitar, George Cables-piano, John Webber-bass, Jimmy Cobb-drums Jimmy Cobb, the drummer on Miles Davis’ “Kind of Blue”, the best-selling and most influential jazz album of all time, graced The Nash with a performance on his “This I Dig of You” CD Release tour. Enjoy this historic show, and please consider […]
Recorded Jan. 17, 2018 Warren Wolf-vibraphone, Angelo Versace-piano, Tom Wakeling-bass, Dom Moio-drums Warren Wolf is a vibraphone virtuoso and one of the instrument’s brightest stars. Wolf puts on a show that takes his audience on a joyride — from deep grooves to straight-ahead burners. Enjoy the show, and please consider helping The Nash to continue […]
Recorded Nov. 9, 2019 Mary Stallings-vocals, Eric Gunnison-piano, Mark Simon-bass, Paul Romaine-drums, with Javon Jackson-sax Mary Stallings is “One of the most distinctive and compelling jazz singers on the scene today” (DownBeat). Her ease of delivery is unrivaled, as is the support given to her by this awesome band. Enjoy the show, and please consider […]