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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.
A Night Of Global Jazz with Holly Channell
A Night Of Global Jazz with Holly Channell
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 […]
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First Friday: Kenji Wagner
First Friday: Kenji Wagner
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. […]
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Women In Jazz Series: Beth Lederman
Women In Jazz Series: Beth Lederman
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 […]
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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 […]
CANCELED Jam Session: Raúl Yañez
CANCELED Jam Session: Raúl Yañez
Sorry, the Jam Session has been canceled for January 7th. Raúl will be back on the 14th at 6:00 pm. Sorry for any inconvenience! Join your Jam Session host, Raul Yañez, every Sunday as the true spirit of jazz plays out on stage at The Nash with student and pro musicians playing together, unrehearsed, in […]
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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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Lewis Nash & The Soul Jazz All-Stars (two shows)
Lewis Nash & The Soul Jazz All-Stars (two shows)
Ricky Woodard-saxophone, Bobby Floyd-keys, Russell Malone-guitar, Lewis Nash-drums Rickey Woodard is a Los Angeles based jazz saxophonist. He began his career touring with the Ray Charles Orchestra from 1980 to 1988 and then settled in Los Angeles where he is a mainstay of the Los Angeles jazz scene. Whether performing jazz or gospel, as a […]
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Stan Sorenson Group – Beatle Jazz 2
Stan Sorenson Group – Beatle Jazz 2
Stan Sorenson's group comes together (again) to perform re-imagined version of Beatles' classics, just because. You've definitely got to get this music into your life! During his performances, Stan blends a variety of musical styles and songs with traditional jazz sounds. Cool, Be-bop, Latin, Rock, Reggae and today's Contemporary Jazz are combined to create his […]
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Jam Session: Raúl Yañez
Jam Session: Raúl Yañez
Raúl Yañez-piano/bandleader Join your Jam Session host, Raul Yañez, every Sunday as the true spirit of jazz plays out on stage at The Nash with student and pro musicians playing 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 […]
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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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Miguel Zenón Open Soundcheck QA
Miguel Zenón Open Soundcheck QA
Don't miss this rare opportunity to see "behind the scenes" with Multiple Grammy Nominee and MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellow Miguel Zenón. Miguel will be soundchecking for his performance that evening, as well as answering questions from attendees. Multiple Grammy Nominee and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón represents a select group of musicians who have […]
Latin Jazz Series: Miguel Zenón
Latin Jazz Series: Miguel Zenón
Multiple Grammy Nominee and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón represents a select group of musicians who have masterfully balanced and blended the often- contradictory poles of innovation and tradition. Widely considered one of the most groundbreaking and influential saxophonists and composers of his generation, he has also developed a unique voice as a conceptualist, […]
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New Guard Big Band with Gracie Jay (two shows)
New Guard Big Band with Gracie Jay (two shows)
The New Guard Big Band is Phoenix's premier jazz orchestra, comprising the most talented and in-demand musicians in the Valley. Focusing primarily on the works of Count Basie and his Famous Orchestra, this 17-piece ensemble (managed and rehearsed by Kevin Tangney) is a musical freight train full of swagger and swing. Get read for a […]
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Django Reinhardt BDay Celebration with ZAZU West
Django Reinhardt BDay Celebration with ZAZU West
Constance Genter-vocals, Allen Ames-violin, Jeff Quamo-clarinet, Mike Fowler-lead guitar, Ryan Vance-rhythm guitar, Vincent Thiefain-bass, with special guest Howard Alden-guitar Celebrate Django Reinhardt's birthday with ZAZU West, Phoenix's premier ensemble dedicated to Gypsy Jazz, the style devoted to the legacy of the influential jazz guitar legend. Gypsy Jazz, Jazz Manouche, French Swing. Whatever it's called, the sound is infectious, […]
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Francine Reed with special guest Dennis Rowland
Francine Reed with special guest Dennis Rowland
This show will feature classic duets by Francine and Dennis, as well as solo segments by both artists. If you've been a fan of Francine's First Sunday Matinees, you'll be treated to different songs from Francine's vast repertoire with a different band as well. If you are new to Francine, you'll be wowed by her […]
Jam Session: Raúl Yañez
Jam Session: Raúl Yañez
Raúl Yañez-piano/bandleader Join your Jam Session host, Raul Yañez, every Sunday as the true spirit of jazz plays out on stage at The Nash with student and pro musicians playing 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 […]
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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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Women In Jazz Series: The Nash Liberation Orchestra
Women In Jazz Series: 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.
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Jazz Girls Day and Hot Dogs & Jazz
Jazz Girls Day and Hot Dogs & Jazz
The Nash is very excited to partner up with Jazz Girls Day as they expand out to Arizona. Come work with members of the Michael Dease Quintet. JAZZ GIRLS DAY invites and inspires girls for a day filled with learning, playing, and performing. One of the goals of the day is to help girls prepare […]
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)
The Nash Jazz Showcase: Michael Dease Quintet (two shows)
The Nash Jazz Showcase: Michael Dease Quintet (two shows)
Michael Dease is one of the world's eminent trombonists, lending his versatile sound and signature improvisations to over 200 recordings and artists as diverse as David Sanborn, Christian McBride, Michel Camilo, and Alicia Keys. Born in Augusta, GA, he played the saxophone and trumpet before choosing the trombone at age 17. In 2001, Dease moved […]
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The Nash Composer’s Forum
The Nash Composer’s Forum
The Nash Composers Forum is a collection of premiere jazz music composers from the Phoenix Greater Valley dedicated to the creation of new music. Come check out this collection of great music from Eric Rasmussen, Liam Connor, Richard Brennan, Keith Kelly, Arsen Nalbandian, Ted Sistrunk, Connor Sample, Ryan Anthony, Jeff Libman, and Clark Gibson.
Jam Session: Raúl Yañez
Jam Session: Raúl Yañez
Raúl Yañez-piano/bandleader Join your Jam Session host, Raul Yañez, every Sunday as the true spirit of jazz plays out on stage at The Nash with student and pro musicians playing 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 […]
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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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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.
Jason Palmer Quartet
Jason Palmer Quartet
Jason Palmer-trumpet, Michael Kocour-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Robby Carrillo-drums Trumpeter/composer/educator Jason Palmer is one of the most in demand musicians of his generation. He has performed with Roy Haynes, Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Smith, Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ravi Coltrane, Mark Turner, Jeff Ballard, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods, Common, Roy Hargrove, […]
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First Friday: Joshua Moore Quartet
First Friday: Joshua Moore Quartet
FREE ADMISSION! Andy Gross-sax, Joshua Moore-guitar, Chris Finet-bass, Connor Sample-drums Josh Moore is the guitar department head at NAU, returning to The Nash for this special First Friday show. This show will feature some standards, some lesser-known jazz compositions, and a few of his originals. Come in to The Nash to meet Josh, have a […]
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Lisa THEE’ Oracle Hightower
Lisa THEE’ Oracle Hightower
Come and experience an unforgettable evening at The Nash, a world-renowned theatre, as Lisa THEE' Oracle Hightower takes the stage to showcase her incredible talent. This special show will feature songs from her recent Album project, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in her unique sound and captivating lyrics. Accompanying Lisa on this musical journey […]