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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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-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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Nash presents Jazz and Justice: Preserving Tradition, highlighting the themes of heritage and intergenerational transfer as one important aspects of jazz’s power as a vehicle for justice. The Panel Discussion will explore important questions regarding equity, justice, and cultural relevance in our models, and what it means to engage with, steward, preserve, and support […]
Vocalist, pianist, and cuatrista Rebecca De La Torre and her Latin/Americana/World band Bohemian Insurgence, return to The Nash on February 9th as part of our Latin Jazz Series of concerts. The night promises to feature fresh new latin-influenced interpretations of several jazz standards, as well as several Cuban & Argentinian classics translated poetically into English […]
Steve Wilson-alto & soprano saxes, Mike Kocour-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Robby Carrillo-drums Steve Wilson has attained ubiquitous status in the studio and on the stage with the greatest names in jazz. A bandleader in his own right, Jazz Times calls him “the consummate saxophonist-composer and “one of the finest alto and soprano saxophonists of our time.” […]
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. […]
VALENTINE'S DAY CABARET Sherry Roberson with The Royce Murray Jazz Ensemble Sherry Roberson-vocals, Jesse McGuire-trumpet, Royce Murray-organ, Rick Benavidez-guitar, Tim Robinson-drums Critically acclaimed for her soulfully swinging song craft, Sherry Roberson has appeared in concert for two decades with the Jazz Divas and has toured overseas to Bangkok, Thailand and Istanbul, Turkey. Roberson’s ability to play with […]
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.
Natalie Gallatin-sax, Ray Lebert-guitar, Mike Kocour-piano, Vincent Thiefain-bass, Jacob Eary-drums Natalie Gallatin is a saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator, recording artist, and activist based in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a 21st century torch-bearer for the performance, education, and re-evaluation of the rich heritage of jazz music. Natalie also writes original music and has performed her compositions […]
Eric Rasmussen-sax, John Meier-guitar, Bailey Zick-bass, Jordan Tompkins-drums Native Phoenix guitarist and composer John Meier has been making a name for himself as a creative force on the New York City jazz scene. Assembling a band of Phoenix's finest musicians, he returns home to bring the music of Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell to the […]
Francine Reed-vocals, Dennis Rowland-vocals, Jerry Donato-sax, Joel Robin-piano, Felix Sainz-bass, Dan Tomlinson-drums 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 1st Sunday Matinees, you'll be treated to different songs from Francine's vast repertoire with a different band as […]
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 […]
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 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.
Mike Kocour-piano, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Lewis Nash-drums The aptly monikered “Power Trio” brings together three of Arizona’s most accomplished musical powers. 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 credits far too long […]
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)
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 […]
Celebrate a century of Sarah Vaughan's rich musical legacy with the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, directed by Scotty Barnhart and featuring the captivating Carmen Bradford, at The Nash's annual signature event. Indulge in a VIP pre-concert experience complete with delectable hors d'oeuvres and a curated bar. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of jazz excellence all […]
Joe Bourne-vocals, Peter Saxe-piano, Matt Mitchell-guitar, Scott Black-bass With this musical tribute, Joe Bourne marks the 105th anniversary of the birth of Nat King Cole. If you close your eyes and let the soft, elegant music envelope you, it will be as though Nat King Cole himself has stepped up to the microphone when Joe […]
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 […]
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.
Back by popular demand, Champian Fulton and Cory Weeds played at The Nash to a sold-out house on Valentine's Day 2023. This duo has played together many times, and their repertoire, musician interaction and nuanced performance style is special. Erroll Garner fans will be delighted by his influence on Champian's masterful playing. When the two […]
Garrett Bowers-guitar, Dean Nelson-guitar, Isaac Martin-guitar, Tyler Patnode-bass, Jorgen Gregg-keys, Dylan Zenner-sax, Max Mulmed-drums Bringing both lush and energetic jazz arrangements, creatures! & co. provides an evening of progressive jazz fusion you won't want to miss that will perfectly set the tone for your First Friday! Come in to The Nash for a cold drink and some great jazz before tackling […]
CANCELED - see you at the show tonight! Maddie Vogler is an in-demand musician, composer, and educator in the Chicagoland area and is a Luminarts Jazz Fellow with the Luminarts Cultural Foundation. Maddie previously received her Bachelor's and Master's in Music Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she studied with Tito Carrillo […]
Maddie Vogler-alto saxophone, Tito Carrillo-trumpet/flugelhorn, Arsen Nalbandian-piano, Samuel Peters-bass, Connor Sample-drums Celebrated musician, composer, and educator, Maddie Vogler, is thrilled to announce the release of her highly-anticipated debut album on Origin Records, While We Have Time, which received a 3 1/2 star review from Scott Yanow of Downbeat magazine. A fixture in the Chicago music […]