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 […]
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 […]
Standing on the shoulders of flute giants from worlds as diverse as Rampal & Galway in Classical Music; Richard Egues’ Cuban Charanga style; rocker Ian Anderson’s Jethro Tull; Herbie Mann and – most influential of all – Hubert Laws as pioneers of Jazz Flute, Latin Grammy Award winning Nestor Torres’ rhythmic and mellifluous flute sound […]
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 […]
John Moulder-guitar, Mike Kocour-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Robby Carillo-drums “The sound is tremendous, as are the performances…To these ears, (Moulder's aesthetic) is probing and kaleidoscopic.” - Jazz Times John Moulder is a guitarist and composer whose music has evolved from an assimilation of various musical traditions such that David Rickert from All About Jazz wrote, “Moulder has […]
Jan Sandwich-vocals, Mike Smith-piano, Tommy Eggleston-bass, Ron Skoog-drums This fabulous new show salutes two of the greatest songwriters of all time, with classic songs from the movies that bring back wonderful memories like: “I Got Rhythm” “Someone To Watch Over Me” “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” “My Heart Belongs To Daddy” And Many, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The Nash is thrilled to announce return of Small Creatures, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo set to captivate with their electrifying blend of soul and jazz. Hailing from the Motor City, André and Britt Frappier bring their rich musical heritage to the stage, weaving together an unforgettable evening of music that features songs from jazz luminaries […]
Benny Green-piano, Corcoran Holt-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Benny Green brings his dazzling mix of joy, happiness, chops and authenticity to every show. Unabashedly devoted to honoring the legends of straight-ahead jazz piano, Benny emerged at the age of 20 from a background of old-school mentorship by the likes of Oscar Peterson to accompany legendary vocalist Betty […]
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 […]
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. Following the show, families will have a chance to meet the band while everyone enjoys free hot dogs, answering the question, What’s […]
Corcoran Holt-bass, Josh Evans-trumpet, Stacy Dillard-tenor & soprano sax, Benito Gonzalez-piano, Kweku Sumbry-drums Join Corcoran and his band of NYC all-stars to celebrate the release of his new album, "Freedom of Art" As a keeper of the rhythm, Corcoran began his study of upright bass at the age of 10 with the renowned DC Youth Orchestra (DCYOP). […]