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. […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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.
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-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 […]
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 […]
Please join us as our Nash Education groups perform: 6:00 - 6:45: The Nash Futures 1 & 2 7:00 - 7:45: The Nash DivAZ 8:00 - 9:00: The Nash Legacy Ensembles (Green, Red, Blue) $10, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
The Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos appear in concert, under the direction of Eric Rasmussen. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
An evening of jazz with the Phoenix College Combos under the direction of Mary Petrich, and Big Band, under the direction of Ryan Anthony. $15, $5 Students (25 & Under w/ ID)
The Bogle Junior High School jazz program, under the direction of Carlos Aguero $15, $5 Students (25 & Under w/ ID)
Doug Beavers with the South Mountain CC Latin Jazz Band “I’m very excited to bring the music from my new album Luna to the city of Phoenix and The Nash! Audiences will be able to enjoy this music, the recipient of a Doris Duke Foundation grant, done up freshly for a Salsa big band. Prepare […]
Mike LeDonne - piano, Eric Alexander - tenor saxophone, Jeremy Pelt - trumpet, Vincent Herring - alto saxophone, Alexander Claffy - bass, Kenny Washington - drums The Heavy Hitters is a sextet co-led by pianist Mike LeDonne and tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. The band is rounded out by some of the premiere purveyors of straight-ahead […]
Tito Puente, Jr. has become an audience favorite in casinos, performing arts centers, symphony halls and jazz festivals worldwide, performing more than 300 shows over the past 5 years. His 2004 album, “In My Father’s Shoes” featured the classic Puente titles and was spun into a BET Jazz television special of the same name. Tito […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 Scottsdale Community College Vocal Jazz Workshop appears in concert under the direction of Dennis Rowland. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)
Vince Kaufmann-saxophone, Michael Kocour-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Sam Russo-drums The Brute and the Beautiful: Remembering the Music of Ben Webster This year marks the 50th anniversary since the loss of jazz luminary Ben Webster. Webster is regarded as one of the three foremost swing era tenor saxophonists developing an enormous lyrical sound that never failed to […]
Holly Pyle-vocal, Dmitri Matheny-flugelhorn, Beth Lederman-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Pete Swan-drums Join us for a musical journey to Brazil, as Holly, Dmitri, and their all-star band put a fresh spin on jazz samba, bossa nova, and beyond! In the early 1960s Brazil ignited a global musical revolution by exporting a new kind of jazz-infused music. Blending […]
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. […]
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. […]
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.
It's the longest night of the year. It's also the jazziest - especially if you join us for our Swingin' Solstice concert! featuring music from George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Rodgers & Hammerstein, The Beatles, Kenny Loggins, Sammy Cahn, Peter Gabriel, Christopher Cross, Johnny Mercer, Paul Simon, and many more! And some special holiday musical treats […]
Enjoy a Latin Jazz and Salsa Holiday with the sounds of Carmela y Más, the valley’s premier Latin Salsa ensemble. Featuring the vocals of Carmela Ramirez and musical director Rebecca Kennell. As well as guest artists who will join in on the “Parranda” (Puerto Rican community festivity) of the evening. Celebrating culture, family, and friends […]
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.
Dr. Jesse McGuire-trumpet/flugelhorn/vocals, Arsen Nalbandian-piano, Mike King-upright bass, Dowell Davis-drums Dr. Jesse McGuire is an Emmy award winning trumpet player and star vocalist. He held the position of “Lead Trumpet” in the world’s most prestigious jazz big band, “The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra” in New York City, led by Wynton Marsalis. Dr. McGuire has traveled […]
Kim Weston - vocals, Beth Lederman - keys, Marcus Williams - guitar, Mario Mendivil - bass, Connor Sample - drums Often blending a mixture of latin and bossa rhythms with strong balladry, Kim Weston deals in a currency that goes beyond love, loss, joy and grief. She peels back the bandages over homelessness, dependency, and […]
Ring in the New Year at this early night New Years Eve Celebration, 7:30-10p, with two of the Valley’s best-known and beloved vocalists: Dennis Rowland and Delphine Cortez! Count Basie Orchestra alum Rowland and unique vocal stylist Cortez will sing some of their most requested songs. The evening will include a dessert bar, champagne toast, […]
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.
Mary Petrich-sax, Anna Kouchnerov-violin, Jude Poorten-guitar, Vince Thiefain-bass, Holly Channell-drums Celebrating Boston’s Global Jazz scene, Holly Channell leads an uplifting night of Global Jazz Music with rhythmic and improvised musical ideas from around the world. Joining her will be other Boston Global Jazz musicians, guitarist Jude Poorten and violinist Anna Kouchnerov. As well as Phoenix’s […]
FREE ADMISSION! Bailey Zick-pedal steel guitar, Reid Riddiough-guitar, Kenji Wagner-bass, Jordan Tompkins-drums Phoenix based bassist Kenji Wagner and his trio will explore elements of jazz, americana, folk, and country music. 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. […]
Beth’s group Jazz Con Alma feature jazz that grooves. Drawing especially from latin rhythms, they love taking standards and pop music and adding their own special twists. From Coltrane and Gershwin to the Beatles and Stevie Wonder anything that embraces the creativity which embodies jazz is fair game. With Mary Petrich on sax, Jon Murray […]