Mary Redhouse-bass/vocals, Duane Reilley-tenor sax/flute, Larry Redhouse-piano/keyboards, Lenny Redhouse-drums, Tony Redhouse-congas and percussion The Redhouse Family Jazz Band returns to The Nash for another rare public appearance in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. The Redhouse Family is known as Arizona’s Native American first family of jazz. Their music is influenced by Latin, fusion, contemporary […]
Adam Clark-drums/bandleader Join us 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 bass amp, drum set and […]
The South Mountain Latin Jazz Band, under the direction of Eddie Gaona, focuses on playing the exciting Latin rhythms fused with Jazz. They will premiere three selections composed especially for the band. Phoenix College Jazz Groups, featuring 9-piece and small combo, under the direction of Mary Petrich.
NO Cover, NO minimum! An incomparable Happy Hour experience… with LIVE JAZZ by Valley-favorite vocalist Delphine Cortez… pianist Joel Robin Goldenthal…and top-drawer musical guests… plus more choices from the bar! A great opportunity to experience The Nash — whether you’re visiting, unwinding after work, live in the neighborhood, or fans from across the Valley. Combine […]
Charles Lewis-piano, Max Beckman-bass, Nick MacGregor-drumsWhy are we calling it Jazz Casual Thursday? If you were to turn on the TV in America in the early 1960s, you might have watched a weekly show called Jazz Casual that presented iconic jazz greats including John Coltrane, Ben Webster, Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Elvin Jones, Milt Jackson, Mel Torme, Vince […]
FREE ADMISSION! (21+ w/ valid ID ONLY) The Nicole Pesce Trio - Late Night, No Cover Grab a drink, bring some friends, and join us at the Nash for a true late-night experience - no cover charge! Jaw-dropping . . . a dazzling piano genius —Arizona Republic The Nicole Pesce Trio performs for the Late […]
FREE ADMISSION! (21+ w/ valid ID ONLY) Denny Monce-trumpet, Dave Schmidt-saxophone, Mike Kocour-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Connor Sample-drums Denny Monce & Dave Schmidt lead this fantastic band in a First Friday celebration of hard bop classics. Expect some high energy fireworks from this group of virtuosos - and it's free admission! Come in to The Nash […]
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A favorite on everyone’s holiday “must-do” list, this festive jazz concert features songs from the 1965 Peanuts Christmas animated special and other traditional holiday favorites. Pianist and Steinway Artist Jim Martinez and his jazz trio will be featured. Animated special songs, including “Christmas Time Is Here” and “Linus and Lucy,” were […]
Francine Reed-vocals, Joel Robin-piano, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Andy Gonzales-bass, Dowell Davis-drums If you've experienced Francine before, then you know it's gonna be a party! If this will be your first time, be prepared for a thrilling afternoon with the outrageous Francine Reed and her notorious accomplices!From the mid-1970s through the early 90s, Francine reigned as the […]
Dave Henning-piano/bandleader Join us 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 bass amp, drum set and […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive cheer at our Holiday Vocal Jazz Affair Concert! This spirited performance features a captivating mix of beloved holiday favorites—like "Winter Wonderland" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas"—blended seamlessly with timeless jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. Performed by three talented ensembles of vocalists and a swinging […]
The Scottsdale Community College Vocal Jazz & Pop Workshop appears in concert, under the direction of Dennis Rowland.
Thuersday Happy Hours will return on January 8th. Happy Holidays!
Charles Lewis-piano, Max Beckman-bass, Nick MacGregor-drumsWhy are we calling it Jazz Casual Thursday? If you were to turn on the TV in America in the early 1960s, you might have watched a weekly show called Jazz Casual that presented iconic jazz greats including John Coltrane, Ben Webster, Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Elvin Jones, Milt Jackson, Mel Torme, Vince […]
FREE ADMISSION! (21+ w/ valid ID ONLY) Michael Collins Trio – Late Night, No Cover Michael Collins-piano Grab a drink, bring some friends, and join us at the Nash for a true late-night experience – no cover charge! Michael Collins, pianist and award-winning composer, is a graduate of the Thornton School of Music at USC, […]
Ted Rosenthal-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Ted Rosenthal is one of the leading jazz pianist/composers of his generation. The New Yorker magazine describes him as “a musician’s musician who balances technique and taste.” The Los Angeles Times calls him “a pianist of rarest skill.” Rosenthal actively tours worldwide with his trio and as a soloist. He also has performed […]
Holly Pyle-vocal, Dmitri Matheny-flugelhorn, Lamar Gaines-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Dom Moio-drums Dmitri Matheny, Holly Pyle, and their all-star quintet, celebrate a decade of thrilling tours and collaborations. Known for her “soulfully graceful, liquid-like voice” (Phoenix New Times), Los Angeles vocalist HOLLY PYLE started out as an opera major before studying jazz and psychology. Now one of […]
Please join us as our Nash Education groups perform: 1:00pm Nash Futures (Lederman) 1:30pm Nash DivAZ (Petrich) 2:00pm Legacy Blue (Rasmussen) 2:30pm Legacy Red (Roberts) 3:00pm Legacy Green (Hickman) 3:30 pm Legacy Purple (Sample)
The Bad Cactus Brass Band returns to The Nash to play Christmas songs for you in a New Orleans jazz style - guaranteed to lift your spirits! Come hear your favorite carols played as dixieland tunes, second lines, funky street beats, and slow bluesy swingers! Bad Cactus Brass Band has been bringing joyful second line […]
Young Sounds of Arizona in Concert Join us at The Nash for an exciting evening featuring the talented young jazz musicians of Young Sounds of Arizona, ages 12–19. Three groups will take the stage, including our jazz combos and premier large ensemble. Enjoy a dynamic program celebrating the music of Louis Armstrong, Buddy Rich, Count […]
Glendale Community College will be presenting a night of small group jazz featuring ensembles under the direction of Dr. Benjamin Hedquist, David Paonessa, and Connor Sample.These 5–8 piece ensembles focus on the rich tradition of the American Songbook, exploring improvisation and creative interplay. Audiences will enjoy a wide variety of styles ranging from Latin Jazz […]
The Nash Big Band, directed by Clark Gibson, appears in concert with the Scottsdale Community College Jazz Combos, directed by Eric Rasmussen.
Charles Lewis-piano, Max Beckman-bass, Nick MacGregor-drumsWhy are we calling it Jazz Casual Thursday? If you were to turn on the TV in America in the early 1960s, you might have watched a weekly show called Jazz Casual that presented iconic jazz greats including John Coltrane, Ben Webster, Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Elvin Jones, Milt Jackson, Mel Torme, Vince […]
FREE ADMISSION! (21+ w/ valid ID ONLY) The Nicole Pesce Trio - Late Night, No Cover Grab a drink, bring some friends, and join us at the Nash for a true late-night experience - no cover charge! Jaw-dropping . . . a dazzling piano genius —Arizona Republic The Nicole Pesce Trio performs for the Late […]
Typhanie Monique: Songs of the Season, A Holiday Concert Typhanie Monique-vocals, Beth Lederman-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dana Hall-drums & cymbals Join acclaimed vocalist Typhanie Monique for a joyful holiday concert featuring soulful takes on both classic and contemporary favorites. From Stevie Wonder’s “Someday at Christmas” to “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” Typhanie’s rich lyricism, sophisticated jazz […]
Come join us to celebrate the holidays with Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite performed by The Nash Big Band under the direction of Dr. Clark Gibson. The band features some of the most prominent jazz musicians in the valley! Recorded for Columbia Records in 1960, Ellington's "Nutcracker Suite" is his jazz interpretation of the 1892 ballet […]
Tyler Hansen-alto sax, Lucas Albuquerque-trombone, Anthony Gibes-trumpet, Aiden Oh-piano, Colin McIlrath-bass, Grasyn Suarez-drums This show has musicians from both the Tucson and Phoenix jazz scenes, some who have never met or played together before. The main idea of the show is to merge the scenes together, showcasing the contrasting styles and how they complement each […]
Stan Sorenson-guitar/bandleader Join us 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 […]
Uptown Big Band: Swinging Christmas Show Jazz Renditions of Christmas Tunes Band: Vocals - Becky Allen and Tony Robinson Bass – Ellis Green Keys – Mark Fearey Drums – Tim Robinson Saxophones – Lloyd Whitty, Mary Petrich, Doug Udall, Andy Gross, Clark Gibson Trumpets – Joseph Leyva, Jayson Davis Trombones – Steve McAllister, Gerald Shelley […]
FREE ADMISSION! (21+ w/ valid ID ONLY) Adam Clark Trio - Late Night, No Cover Grab a drink, bring some friends, and join us at the Nash for a true late-night experience - no cover charge! Adam Clark started playing the drums at age 11 while living in Frankfurt, Germany. He has been a band […]
Rachel Eckroth-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Tina Raymond-drums Her music is a prowling evolution, full of darkness yet attainable, redeemable light. - AllaboutJazz.com Polymath (noun): a person of wide-ranging knowledge or learning. Music needs a term for this. What do you call one person who is a pianist, vocalist, keyboardist, composer, producer, arranger, band leader, sideman and more? Music […]
Natalie Gallatin - saxophone, Rachel Eckroth - piano, Ben Hedquist - bass, Connor Sample - drums Natalie is back in town for the holidays and excited to share the music of one of her favorite saxophone players, Sonny Rollins. Join us as she takes us through an evening of classic Sonny compositions and some originals […]
Beth Lederman-piano/bandleader Join us 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 bass amp, drum set and […]
THE TRADITION CONTINUES! 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, performing with Tony Vacca-sax, Joel Robin-piano, Felix Sainz-bass and Cleve Huff-drums. Count Basie Orchestra alum Rowland and unique vocal stylist Cortez will sing some […]
FREE ADMISSION (21 + w/ valid ONLY) Michael Jaramillo-guitar, Nick Manson-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-drums Michael is a seasoned guitarist whose expressive playing and deep musicality have earned him recognition across multiple states and decades. Whether performing solo, leading his own trio, or collaborating with established jazz ensembles, he brings warmth, skill, and authenticity to […]
Jasper Zimmerman-piano, JT Torres-bass, Connor Sample-drums Discover the jazz of tomorrow! Eighteen-year-old pianist Jasper Zimmerman hails from Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. His musical journey began with an obsession with stride piano music from a hundred years ago. At the age of ten he was playing in jam sessions and performing weekly in New York City with […]