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KJZZ Halloween Party
KJZZ Halloween Party
Join Blaise Lantana & Friends, including Francine Reed, Dennis Rowland, Stan Sorenson, and more! Hear Some Halloween favorites Witchcraft, Spooky, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, Black Magic Woman, Autumn Leaves and The Night has A Thousand Eyes. Costume contest for some new CDs and KJZZ swag. Join the All Hallows' eve Celebration […]
Jam Session: Adam Clark
Jam Session: Adam Clark
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. […]
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College Jazz From Around the Valley
College Jazz From Around the Valley
This concert will feature bands from all over the Phoenix area, including: Chandler/Gilbert Community College, Glendale Community College,Paradise Valley Community College, Scottsdale Community College and our very own Nash Legacy Ensembles.
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Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
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.
The IJFT w/ Corcoran Holt & Lewis Nash
The IJFT w/ Corcoran Holt & Lewis Nash
The University of Iowa Jazz Faculty Trio (The IJFT) Dr. Damani Phillips-sax, Curtis Taylor-trumpet, Dr. William Menefield-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Lewis Nash-drums The newly-formed IJFT consists of the newly-solidified jazz faculty of the University of Iowa jazz studies program. UI jazz has undergone some significant changes in the past 4 years and is quickly positioning itself […]
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First Friday: JiGGle!
First Friday: JiGGle!
FREE ADMISSION! Jiggle is: Scott Zimmer – alto and soprano saxophone, Bryon Ruth – tenor saxophone, Ted Sistrunk – bass, Jacob Eary – drums Since 2001, JiGGle has been opening the ears and minds of audiences with their unique approach to jazz improvisation and composition. In addition to performing original compositions, the band also pays […]
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Sonrisa
Sonrisa
Andrew Gross-saxophone, Paul Brewer-saxophone, Nick Manson-piano, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Dwight Kilian-bass, Scott Sadlon-drums, Joe Garcia-percussion Led by drummer Scott Sadlon, SONRISA is a collective of some of the most talented jazz musicians in the Phoenix area. Named after the Spanish word for “Smile” the group brings a joyful energy to its performances. It’s a rare occasion […]
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Francine Reed
Francine Reed
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 […]
Jam Session: Clark Gibson
Jam Session: Clark Gibson
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. […]
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Gibson/Holt/Nash Instrumental Jam Session
Gibson/Holt/Nash Instrumental Jam Session
Join us for an incredible evening of jazz as we present the Corcoran Holt/Clark Gibson Trio Jam Session! Each Tuesday, saxophonist Clark Gibson and bassist Corcoran Holt join forces to present a different kind of jam session for The Valley - Set #1 will feature these two performing with a different supporting cast each week. […]
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ASU Latin Jazz Band
ASU Latin Jazz Band
The ASU Latin Jazz Band under the direction of Robby Carrillo performs both Afro-Cuban Latin-jazz and Brazilian jazz repertoire, with reverence to authentic elements of these rich musical traditions.
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Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
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.
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The Nash Liberation Orchestra
The Nash Liberation Orchestra
This powerhouse eight-piece instrumental group celebrates the unique contributions of female jazz musicians and composers. With a unique approach to creative collaboration, this dynamic ensemble brings originality to familiar as well as more esoteric works.
2 events,
Esthesis Quartet Masterclass
Esthesis Quartet Masterclass
The Esthesis Quartet will be leading a Masterclass with The Nash Jazz DivAZ on Saturday, November 11th from 2-3 pm. Noteworthy in the male dominated field of jazz academia, there are only six women across the country who are department heads of jazz programs. Two of the six are in Esthesis Quartet. Gender aside, the […]
Women In Jazz Series: Esthesis Quartet
Women In Jazz Series: Esthesis Quartet
Elsa Nillson-flute, Dawn Clement-piano, Emma Dayhuff-bass, Tina Raymond-drums ESTHESIS QUARTET is made up of four accomplished musicians and educators who met at various festivals, conventions, and sessions around the country.
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Nuance with Jackie Lopez
Nuance with Jackie Lopez
Nuance is: Devon Leal Bridgewater-trumpet/violin/cornet/flugelhorn, Dan Sieckman-guitar, Selwyn Reams-bass, with Jackie Lopez-vocals Just a few notes is all it takes to be captivated by Jackie’s soulful and sultry voice. As a vintage jazz singer she delivers an elegant performance full of “old Hollywood” sparkle and glamour. You’ll go back in time as she performs songs […]
Jam Session: Stan Sorenson
Jam Session: Stan Sorenson
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. […]
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Gibson/Holt/Nash Instrumental Jam Session
Gibson/Holt/Nash Instrumental Jam Session
Join us for an incredible evening of jazz as we present the Corcoran Holt/Clark Gibson Trio Jam Session! Each Tuesday, saxophonist Clark Gibson and bassist Corcoran Holt join forces to present a different kind of jam session for The Valley - Set #1 will feature these two performing with a different supporting cast each week. […]
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Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
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.
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Latin Jazz Series: Raúl Yañez Latin Jazz Quintet
Latin Jazz Series: Raúl Yañez Latin Jazz Quintet
Join us for a lively evening of Latin Jazz and Salsa, blended with Mambo, Descarga, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Bolero and Samba. Raúl Yáñez brings a rich musical background and experience to the stage. He currently teaches at ASU in their School of Music, Dance & Theatre. He has worked and recorded with other notable artists […]
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The Nash Jazz Showcase: Elio Villafranca
The Nash Jazz Showcase: Elio Villafranca
Elio Villafranca-piano, Sam Dillon-sax, Freddie Hendrix-trumpet, Edward Perez-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Born in the Pinar del Río province of Cuba, Steinway Artist, Grammy Nominated, and 2014 Jalc Millennium Swing Award! recipient pianist and composer Elio Villafranca was classically trained in percussion and composition at the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, Cuba. Since his arrival in […]
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Rosetta Verde w/ Shea Marshall & Martin Gaxiola
Rosetta Verde w/ Shea Marshall & Martin Gaxiola
Rosetta Verde w/ special guests Shea Marshall & Martin Gaxiola An afternoon of Latin Jazz, Flamenco Music, & Dance. Kristofer Hill-guitar, Adrian Goldenthal-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums, with Shea Marshall-sax/piano and Martin Gaxiola-flamenco dance
Jam Session: Mike Ozuna
Jam Session: Mike Ozuna
Mike Ozuna-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. […]
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Gibson/Holt/Nash Instrumental Jam Session
Gibson/Holt/Nash Instrumental Jam Session
Join us for an incredible evening of jazz as we present the Corcoran Holt/Clark Gibson Trio Jam Session! Each Tuesday, saxophonist Clark Gibson and bassist Corcoran Holt join forces to present a different kind of jam session for The Valley - Set #1 will feature these two performing with a different supporting cast each week. […]
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Superstition Jazz Orchestra
Superstition Jazz Orchestra
The Superstition Jazz Orchestra: "A JAZZY THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION" Since the 1960s, big band jazz has gone through an extensive evolution, influenced by the popular music of the day and the intriguing sounds of music from around the world. Join the Superstition Jazz Orchestra as it presents a concert of compositions and arrangements that musically capture […]
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Larry Redhouse Trio
Larry Redhouse Trio
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATION Larry Redhouse-piano, Ed Friedland-acoustic & electric bass, Gil Rodriguez-drums Larry Redhouse is a member of the Navajo Nation, a jazz pianist, composer and bandleader. He has performed locally, nationally and internationally: the Grenoble Jazz Festival-Grenoble France, The Kennedy Center Jazz Club, The Smithsonian Museum for the American Indian- Washington DC, […]
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Hot Dogs & Jazz
Hot Dogs & Jazz
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)
New Volunteer Orientation
New Volunteer Orientation
Love jazz? Love The Nash? Consider becoming a volunteer! Volunteering at The Nash is the perfect way to enjoy jazz and help promote the music we all love—and to have fun! Volunteers at The Nash are engaged in a variety of activities at the live jazz club, from greeting guests, working concessions, providing hospitality for […]
Alex Oliverio Album Release Celebration
Alex Oliverio Album Release Celebration
Eric Rasmussen-alto sax, Alex Yuwen-tenor sax, Bailey Zick-pedal steel, Alex Oliverio-guitar, Mario Yniguez-keyboard/synth, Max Beckman-bass, Jordan Tompkins-drums Sun Song & Toy Tunes is Alex's attempt to realize the “imaginational anthems” that early American Guitar & Banjo stylings evoke. Each song was written for solo guitar or banjo, then orchestrated with a modern ensemble in mind. That ensemble includes acoustic/electric guitars, banjos, […]
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Jam Session: Chris Finet
Jam Session: Chris Finet
Chris Finet-bass/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. […]
1 event,
Gibson/Holt/Nash Instrumental Jam Session
Gibson/Holt/Nash Instrumental Jam Session
Join us for an incredible evening of jazz as we present the Corcoran Holt/Clark Gibson Trio Jam Session! Each Tuesday, saxophonist Clark Gibson and bassist Corcoran Holt join forces to present a different kind of jam session for The Valley - Set #1 will feature these two performing with a different supporting cast each week. […]
2 events,
Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
Delphine Cortez & Joel Robin
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.
Grand Canyon University Thunder & Young Sounds AZ
Grand Canyon University Thunder & Young Sounds AZ
The Grand Canyon University Thunder Big Band and Young Sounds of Arizona share The Nash stage for a night of big band jazz. Join director Andy Gross as he leads both ensembles through modern repertoire and some old favorites. Young Sounds of Arizona was founded in 1971 to provide further training, performing opportunities and artistic […]
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First Friday: Eric Rasmussen Quartet
First Friday: Eric Rasmussen Quartet
FREE ADMISSION! Eric Rasmussen-alto saxophone/compositions, Vince Kaufman-tenor saxophone, Bailey Zick-bass, Connor Sample-drums The Eric Rasmussen Quintet, featuring original compositions and arrangements by Eric. 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.
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Ted Rosenthal Clinic
Ted Rosenthal Clinic
Thelonius Monk Award-winning pianist, Ted Rosenthal, will lead a clinic on Saturday, November 2nd from 2-3 pm at The Nash. Rosenthal received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the Manhattan School of Music. Active in jazz education, he is on the faculties of The Juilliard School, and Manhattan School of Music, where he also served […]
Ted Rosenthal Trio
Ted Rosenthal Trio
Ted Rosenthal-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Ted Rosenthal is one of the leading jazz pianist/composers of his generation. He has performed worldwide as soloist, with his trio, and with many jazz greats including Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Phil Woods, and James Moody. Winner of the Thelonious Monk International Competition, Rosenthal has released 15 critically acclaimed […]
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