The Nash Education Program Ensembles appear in concert to end the Education season. Featuring: Nash Futures Ensemble, director Pamela MoritaNash Legacy Ensemble Red, director Clark GibsonNash Jazz DivAZ, director Mary PetrichNash Legacy Ensemble Blue, director Eric Rasmussen $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
Clark Gibson-sax/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 Glendale Community College Jazz Program, under direction of Ben Hedquist, appears in concert with The Nash Jazz at Glendale program, directed by Clark Gibson & Ben Hedquist.
An Evening with Mesa Community College Jazz Studies: Paul Brewer, Director & Nick Manson As one of the first jazz studies programs in Arizona, the Mesa Community College Department of Jazz Studies is dedicated to teaching America’s true art form: Jazz. Offering classes in Jazz Improvisation, History, Theory, and Composition, as well as a wide […]
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.
Adam Roberts-sax, Beth Lederman-piano, Jon Murray-bass, Adam Clark-drums, Frank Valdes-percussion It's a Jazz Con Alma Latin Jazz Extravaganza for our Cinco de Mayo First Friday! Come in to The Nash for a cold drink and some great jazz before tackling the rest of the First Friday attractions on Roosevelt Row.
West by Northwest brings together four highly acclaimed artists who have performed worldwide with a who’s who of jazz. The band’s live performances embrace jazz’ past, present, and future, with a great chemistry and an adventurous, hard-swinging style. Trumpet master Jason Carder (Yanni, Maria Schneider, Ray Charles, Woody Herman), pianist Angelo Versace (Take 6, Jon Faddis, Slide […]
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 and Fever at venues such as The Boojum Tree, Chuy’s and Chuy’s […]
Clark Gibson-sax/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. […]
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.
Adam Roberts and Dave Schmidt “Twin Tenors” Adam Roberts-saxophone, Dave Schmidt-saxophone, Dave Henning-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Adam Roberts & Dave Schmidt celebrate the legacy of the tenor saxophone playing bebop, hard bop, modal jazz, and modern tunes destined to become classics.
Carmela y Más “Afro-Cuban Delight” show brings in summer 2023 with HOT Latin Jazz Salsa. Featuring “La Chicana de la Salsa”, Carmela Ramirez on vocals. Get ready for the moving sounds of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Latin infused Jazz. Performed by some of the finest musicians in the valley. Salsa Con Sabor! This nine--piece Latin Jazz […]
THE DREAM BAND: The Brothers Landau (David & Daniel)-cello & guitar, Cathie King-violin, Thano Sahnas-guitar, Sam Russo-drums Annie Moscow is a contemporary poet, a hit songwriter, part-time comedian, and occasional philosopher. Her very visual songs take the listener right into the picture, often cutting below comfort levels, expressing what others think but don’t dare say. A riveting performer, Moscow commands the stage as she […]
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 and sound all provided. […]
The South Mountain Latin Jazz Band, under the direction of Eddie Gaona, focuses on playing the exciting rhythms of Latin fused with Jazz. The two most influential mixers are Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music. This combined with Jazz comes across as passionate, intense, powerful and exciting! The Arizona School for the Arts jazz band, under the direction of Natalie […]
Tamir Hendelman-piano, Alex Frank-bass, Dean Koba-drums Whether leading the Tamir Hendelman Trio or as a long-time member of the Jeff Hamilton Trio and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, award-winning pianist-composer Tamir Hendelman is known for his dynamic and sensitive touch, and his imaginative arranging. Tamir Hendelman has toured and recorded with Natalie Cole (Still Unfortgettable), Barbra […]
Jeff Libman-guitar, Mike Kocour-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Dom Moio-drums Chicago-born jazz guitarist Jeff Libman is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Arizona State University. As a jazz guitarist, Libman performs frequently in the Phoenix metropolitan area, sharing the stage with some of Arizona’s finest jazz musicians, including Michael Kocour, Brice Winston, Dom Moio, and […]
Join us in the Forman's basement as we re-imagine the greats from the ME decade! Including Elton John, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Bee Gees, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Al Jarreau, The Carpenters, Dizzy Gillespie, and More! TICKETS: $25, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
Raúl Yañez-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. […]
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.
Clark Gibson, Eric Rasmussen, Adam Roberts, Mary Petrich, Paul Brewer-saxophones, Arsen Nalbandian-piano, Bailey Zick-bass, Connor Sample-drums Supersax was born from the brilliant idea of harmonizing Charlie Parker's iconic bebop solos for an entire section of saxophones. During their 16 year career they performed thousands of concerts, released 11 albums, won a Grammy for Best Instrumental performance and set a ridiculously high bar […]
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. FREE Admission! (Please reserve seats through our ticketing site)
Andy Gross-sax, Nicole Pesce-piano, Todd Johnson-bass, Dom Moio-drums Join Todd and friends for a night of "greasy, soulful standards", including some of your favorite songs and a salute to bass legend, Ray Brown.
Lisa THEE’ Oracle Hightower and her band will take you on a musical journey that explores uncovers and relays the beautiful relationship between gospel & jazz music. They will demonstrate the common thread of improvisation that both genres embody, the beauty of playing what the music calls for in the moment and the joy of […]
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 bass amp, drum set […]
Dr. Jesse McGuire-trumpet/flugelhorn, Raul Yañez-piano, Xavier Yañez-bass, Adam Clark-drums Get June started in style with some jazz, featuring this group of Arizona All-Stars! Come in to The Nash for a cold drink and some great jazz before tackling the rest of the First Friday attractions on Roosevelt Row.
Greg Abate-sax/flute, Dan Delaney-piano Dwight Kilian-bass, Arthur Vint-drums Greg Abate, jazz saxophonist, flutist and composer, continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe. Greg’s newest release, Magic Dance, with Kenny Barron, Dezron Douglas and Johnathan Blake was on the JazzWeek Charts at number 1 for 7 weeks and remained high on the charts […]