Ted Belledin-sax, Lamar Gaines-keys, Marcus Williams-guitar, Mel Brown-bass, Janet Daniel-drums Mel Brown is a Grammy Award winning Bassist with over 1500 recordings to his credit. Brown’s resume includes many of […]
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 […]
Joey Sellers-trombone/balloons; Chris Finet-bass, Gannon Burleigh-drums Joey Sellers Trio is Sellers’ latest endeavor, closing boundaries between improvisation and composition. The Joey Trio plays unique improvised music that straddles myriad genres. Plus, where else are you going to hear balloon music?! Born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1962, Joey Sellers is recipient of the Gil Evans Fellowship In Jazz […]
FREE ADMISSION! Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano Come on in and check out The Nash! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Jermaine Lockhart-tenor sax, Garrison Jones-keys, Andre Brewer-bass, Dowell Davis-drums, special guest vocalist Lisa Hightower "An evening of standards, principles and practices with Jermaine Lockhart featuring vocalist Lisa Hightower and Friends" […]
Hear the exciting story of Doris Day's life, her great songs, her movies.... and much more!!!! Jan Sandwich has been a professional entertainer her entire life. She’s acted in movies, television and live theater with Kurt Russell, Marie Osmond and Jamie Farr, provided voice talent for hundreds of radio commercials, done standup comedy in major clubs. […]
Joe Lovano is a revered Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer, and arranger. Down Beat magazine has twice named him Jazz Artist of the Year, and he scored a prestigious trifecta with nominations for Musician of the Year, Improviser of the Year, and Best Tenor Saxophonist in the New York Jazz Awards. He also topped both the Down Beat readers and critics polls […]
FREE ADMISSION! Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano Come on in and check out The Nash! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Join us for an evening of Big Band Music, featuring bands from Scottsdale Community College under the direction of Eric Rasmussen and Chandler Gilbert Community College under the direction of […]
TWO SHOWS! 7:00 & 9:15 PM (Rescheduled from December 5th) Tamir Hendelman-piano, Jon Hamar-bass, Jeff Hamilton-drums Originality is what versatile drummer Jeff Hamilton brings to the groups he performs with and is one of the reasons why he is constantly in demand, whether he is recording or performing with his trio, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, […]
Alex Yuwen-saxophone, Kenji Wagner-trumpet, Charles Smith-piano, Max Beckman-bass, Joel Oroz-drums MINGUSMINGUSMINGUS pays tribute to the great bassist and composer Charles Mingus on his centennial. One of the most important figures in twentieth century American music, Charles Mingus was a virtuoso bass player, accomplished pianist, bandleader and composer. Born on a military base in Nogales, Arizona in 1922 […]
After a six-year hiatus, Bad Cactus Brass Band is back and badder than ever, risen from the ashes to bring joyful street beats and unstoppable grooves to our beloved city, and to replant our New Orleans roots in the desert soil. You’ll find us at nightclubs, festivals, weddings, funerals, and anywhere that music can make […]
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. […]
(Night one of two) 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! […]
Join the ASU Jazz Repertory Band and ASU Jazz Combos for a great night of live jazz! The Jazz Repertory Band in the ASU Herberger Institute School of Music, Dance and Theatre offers exciting playing opportunities to students while providing a solid foundation of the musical styles associated with the jazz tradition.
FREE ADMISSION! Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano Come on in and check out The Nash! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Join the ASU Jazz Repertory Band and ASU Jazz Combos for a great night of live jazz! The Jazz Repertory Band in the ASU Herberger Institute School of Music, Dance and Theatre offers exciting playing opportunities to our students while providing a solid foundation of the musical styles associated with the jazz tradition. […]
Bruce Forman-guitar, David Paonessa-piano, Ellis Green-bass, Sam Russo-drums World-renowned jazz guitarist and raconteur Bruce Forman returns to Phoenix to perform selections from his latest album and more. Bruce Forman’s life and musical journey provide an American saga that is still in full swing. His Texas origins, his early career in San Francisco and New York, […]
WILL ANDERSON plays BENNY GOODMAN, featuring Howard Alden Will Anderson-clarinet, Howard Alden-guitar, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums Called a “virtuoso on clarinet and saxophone” (New York Times), Washington, D.C.-born Juilliard graduate Will Anderson has performed with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, and can be heard on the 2014 Grammy-winning soundtrack of HBO’s […]
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!
(Night 2 of 2) 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! […]
FREE ADMISSION! Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano Come on in and check out The Nash! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Mingus Centennial Arizona Tour Mingus Dynasty Quintet featuring Jack Walrath with special guest artist Charles McPherson Charles McPherson-alto saxophone, Jack Walrath-trumpet, Craig Handy-tenor saxophone, Theo Hill-piano, Andy McKee-bass, Chris Beck-drums The Mingus Dynasty Quintet featuring Jack Walrath and special guest artist Charles McPherson (who both worked extensively with Mingus) will honor the centennial year of legendary jazz […]
Eric Rasmussen-reeds, Keith Kelly-reeds, Ray Lebert-guitar, Ben Hedquist-bass, Connor Sample-drums Ben Hedquist Returns to The Nash with his new quintet comprised of some of the most sought-after musician’s in the Valley’s creative music scene. This quintet performance will feature mostly new original compositions written by Ben Hedquist as well as compositions from his 2019 release […]
Bash for The Nash Gala Entertainment The inaugural Bash for The Nash Gala will feature the captivating sound of saxman Houston Person in an all-star quartet with Eric Gunnison on piano, Chuck Berghofer on bass and our namesake Lewis Nash on drums; plus sensational Italian-born jazz vocalist Roberta Gambarini. There will be additional performances by […]
Carole Pellatt -guitar, Nick Manson-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums This new quartet is celebrationing all that grooves. Join them as they cover a myriad of styles and artists, all of whom envelope a deep history of groove. This will be an evening of exultation, fun, humour, and music sure to please a wide variety of […]
KJZZ SPRING PARTY: "Songs of Spring and April" Blaise Lantana-guitar/vocals, Shea Marshall-everything, Stan Sorensen-guitar, Charles Lewis-piano, Jimmy Boyd-keys, Felix Sainz-bass, Emerson Laffey – drums with special guests vocalists Diana Lee and Delphine Cortez Come out and meet Blaise Lantana, the voice of jazz from KJZZ-91.5 FM, as she leads a celebration of Spring with several […]
Adam Clark-drums/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. […]
Roberta Gambarini-vocals, Eric Gunnison-piano, Chuck Berghofer-bass Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with unforgettable private performance by exquisite Italian-born jazz vocalist Roberta Gambarini, accompanied by master musicians Eric Gunnison and Chuck Berghofer against the breathtaking backdrop of a Phoenix sunset. This exclusive event for around 60 guests takes place in an intimate high-rise living room overlooking the […]
CGCC Small Jazz Ensembles, playing the music of the Swing Era, Miles Davis, and modern composers including Miguel Zenón, John Scofield, and more. TICKETS: $15, $5 Students (25 & Under w/ ID)
FREE ADMISSION! Delphine Cortez-vocals, Joel Robin-piano Come on in and check out The Nash! Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Chicago Tribune awarded pianist/singer Judy Roberts the title “Chicago’s Favorite Jazz Woman;” but she is recognized as a worldwide jazz star thanks to the success of her international recordings and concert performances. Judy is best known for her fun-loving approach to an eclectic and extensive repertoire, her hard-swinging piano playing, her ability to combine […]
Trumpet Legends: Satchmo to Miles with Summit Recording Artist Mike Vax Mike Vax-trumpet, Denny Monce-trumpet, Howard Alden-guitar, Joel Robin-piano, Selwyn Ream-bass, Kenny French-drums World-renowned 1st trumpeter and co-director of the legendary Stan Kenton Orchestra, Mike Vax, is joined by acclaimed Phoenix trumpeter Denny Monce and a stalwart rhythm section, to play the music of trumpet greats Nat Adderley, Louis Armstrong, Bunny […]
Mike Kocour-organ, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Lewis Nash-drums Celebrate International Jazz Day at The Nash with three of Arizona's most accomplished musical powers - Power Trio! Mike Kocour - in addition to being the Director of Jazz Studies at ASU - has decades of performing and recording experience with five critically acclaimed CDs and a list of […]