Recorded June 19, 2018

Ellis Green-piano, Alex Price-trumpet, Max Beckman-bass, Filip Voia-Tipei

Ellis Green studied jazz at Arizona State University with Mike Kocour and Lewis Nash. This impressive performance is the culmination of year-long project interpreting the music of Tadd Dameron, one of the most influential arrangers of bop and swing eras who composed standards including "Hot House", "If You Could See Me Now", "Our Delight", "Good Bait" and "Lady Bird", all of which are freshly interpreted in this show.

Recorded Feb. 8, 2020

Andrew Gross-saxophone, Adam Roberts-saxophone, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Scott Sadlon-drums, Joe Garcia-percussion

Led by drummer Scott Sadlon, SONRISA is a collective of some of the most talented jazz musicians in the Phoenix area.  Named after the Spanish word for “Smile” the group brings a joyful energy to all of its performances. It’s a rare occasion that all the members get to play together in the same band, which makes for a very special musical energy on stage.  Each tune, whether a jazz standard, a Latin piece, or a contemporary take on a Rock and Roll classic takes on its own personality through the band’s unique interpretation.

Recorded April 27, 2018

Nick Finzer’s Hear & Now

Lucas Pino-tenor, Nick Finzer-trombone, Rafal Sarneki-guitar, Glenn Zaleski-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Jimmy Macbride-drums

Nick Finzer is one of the most dynamic musicians of the millennial generation. He’s on a mission to be a passionate voice defining the sound of Jazz in this age while also bringing street cred to the trombone with a bold, tight sound.

Lucas Pino’s No Net Nonet!

Philip Dizack-trumpet, Alex LoRe-alto, Nick Finzer-trombone, Andrew Gutauskas-baritone, Rafal Sarnecki-guitar, Glenn Zaleski-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Jimmy Macbride-drums

While residency at New York's Smalls Jazz Club, Lucas Pino has developed his No Net Nonet into an exciting improvisational ensemble. The group forges new ground while maintaining a rich, organic, swinging center.

Recorded Jan 25, 2020

Randy Napoleon: Understated Guitar Genius
Randy Napoleon-guitar, Mike Kocour-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Dom Moio-drums

Randy Napoleon is an extraordinary guitarist, composer and arranger who toured and recorded with Benny Green, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and Michael Bublé before joining The Freddy Cole Quartet in 2007, for whom he arranged Mr. Cole's last five albums. His latest release as a leader is The Jukebox Crowd.

Recorded Nov. 1, 2018

Emmet Cohen-piano, Russell Hall-bass, Kyle Poole-drums

Multifaceted American jazz pianist Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal artistic figures. Downbeat praised the “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary” he employs to communicate with other musicians and audiences at what he terms “the deepest level of humanity and individuality.” This was Emmet's first appearance at The Nash with his regular bandmates Russell Hall and Kyle Poole. Enjoy the show, and please consider helping The Nash to continue bringing you world-class jazz by donating to “The Nash COVID-19 Emergency Fund” at www.thenash.org/helpnow.

These “OMT” shows will be streamed on Facebook in their entirety (minus the intermission) so that you can enjoy them along with others (virtually, of course) as if you were in the audience. You can comment interactively with other viewers and the musicians who are viewing the show. NOTE: If you are unable to watch shows at the scheduled times, they will be available on our Facebook page for viewing on demand afterwards.

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Recorded September 15, 2018

Cory Weeds-sax, David Hazeltine-piano, Michael Glynn-bass, Julian MacDonough-drums

Cory Weeds is a saxophonist with an expressive sound rooted in jazz tradition, as well as being a label owner with more than 160 CDs documenting unsung Jazz heroes, one of Canada’s most important Jazz impresarios, and a favorite at The Nash! This show features renowned pianist David Hazeltine, whose  modern approach blends effortlessly with Weed's classic tone. Coincidentally, their new CD, "Day By Day" on the Cellar Live label, was released this week! Enjoy the show, and please consider helping The Nash to continue bringing you world-class jazz by donating to “The Nash COVID-19 Emergency Fund” at www.thenash.org/helpnow.

These “OMT” shows will be streamed on Facebook in their entirety (minus the intermission) so that you can enjoy them along with others (virtually, of course) as if you were in the audience. You can comment interactively with other viewers and the musicians who are viewing the show. NOTE: If you are unable to watch shows at the scheduled times, they will be available on our Facebook page for viewing on demand afterwards.

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Recorded on March 24, 2018

Mayu Saeki-flute, Ayako Shirasaki-piano, Noriko Ueda-bass, Lewis Nash-drums

This concert celebrates the unique relationship between American jazz and Japanese culture. It features three extraordinary Japanese ladies of jazz in performance with Lewis Nash, with whom they have played many times in New York City. Enjoy the show, and please consider helping The Nash to continue bringing you world-class jazz by donating to “The Nash COVID-19 Emergency Fund” at www.thenash.org/helpnow.

These “OMT” shows will be streamed on Facebook in their entirety (minus the intermission) so that you can enjoy them along with others (virtually, of course) as if you were in the audience. You can comment interactively with other viewers and the musicians who are viewing the show. NOTE: If you are unable to watch shows at the scheduled times, they will be available on our Facebook page for viewing on demand afterwards.

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Recorded on March 24, 2019

Emilio Vargas- saxophone, Alex Yuwen-saxophone, Charles Smith-piano, Greg Hasson-guitar, Max Beckman-bass, Sam Russo-drums

This outstanding concert by a sextet of Phoenix "young lions" is dedicated to the music of the great Arizona-born bassist and composer Charles Mingus. Enjoy the show, and please consider helping The Nash to continue bringing you world-class jazz by donating to “The Nash COVID-19 Emergency Fund” at www.thenash.org/helpnow.

These “OMT” shows will be streamed on Facebook in their entirety (minus the intermission) so that you can enjoy them along with others (virtually, of course) as if you were in the audience. You can comment interactively with other viewers and the musicians who are viewing the show. NOTE: If you are unable to watch shows at the scheduled times, they will be available on our Facebook page for viewing on demand afterwards.

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Recorded Nov. 9, 2019

Mary Stallings-vocals, Eric Gunnison-piano, Mark Simon-bass, Paul Romaine-drums, with Javon Jackson-sax

Mary Stallings is “One of the most distinctive and compelling jazz singers on the scene today” (DownBeat). Her ease of delivery is unrivaled, as is the support given to her by this awesome band. Enjoy the show, and please consider helping The Nash to continue bringing you world-class jazz by donating to “The Nash COVID-19 Emergency Fund” at thenash.org/helpnowRecorded Nov. 9, 2019 Mary Stallings-vocals, Eric Gunisson-piano, Mark Simon-bass, Paul Romaine-drums, Javon Jackson-sax Mary Stallings is “One of the most distinctive and compelling jazz singers on the scene today” (DownBeat). Her ease of delivery is unrivaled, as is the support given to her by this awesome band. Enjoy the show, and please consider helping The Nash to continue bringing you world-class jazz by donating to “The Nash COVID-19 Emergency Fund” at thenash.org/helpnow.

Recorded Jan. 17, 2018

Warren Wolf-vibraphone, Angelo Versace-piano, Tom Wakeling-bass, Dom Moio-drums

Warren Wolf is a vibraphone virtuoso and one of the instrument’s brightest stars. Wolf puts on a show that takes his audience on a joyride — from deep grooves to straight-ahead burners. Enjoy the show, and please consider helping The Nash to continue bringing you world-class jazz by donating to “The Nash COVID-19 Emergency Fund” at thenash.org/helpnow.

Recorded Nov. 30, 2019

Peter Bernstein-guitar, George Cables-piano, John Webber-bass, Jimmy Cobb-drums

Jimmy Cobb, the drummer on Miles Davis’ “Kind of Blue”, the best-selling and most influential jazz album of all time, graced The Nash with a performance on his “This I Dig of You” CD Release tour. Enjoy this historic show, and please consider helping The Nash to continue bringing you world-class jazz by donating to “The Nash COVID-19 Emergency Fund” at thenash.org/helpnow.

Recorded Sept. 28, 2019
This concert was presented in partnership with The Nash and Beyond Jazz Phx as part of the Blue Note 80th Anniversary series in 2019.

Chaz Martineau-tenor saxophone, Jayson Davis-trumpet, Michael Kocour-piano, Max Beckman-bass, Joel Oroz-drums

In the Blue Note Records tradition, leader Mike Kocour gives voice to Phoenix jazz scene “young lions” who provide fresh interpretations of classics recorded by Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Dexter Gordon and more. Enjoy the show, and please consider helping The Nash to continue bringing you world-class jazz by donating to “The Nash COVID-19 Emergency Fund” at thenash.org/helpnow.

Recorded June 1, 2019

Renee Grant Patrick-vocals, Suzanne Lansford-violin, Nicole Pesce-piano
with Dan Tomlinson-drums

We3-Nicole Pesce (piano), Suzanne Lansford (violin), and Renee Grant Patrick (vocalist), daughter to the late George Grant of the world-famous Ink Spots-is a powerhouse of talents combined, paying tribute to timeless tunes with new and familiar interpretations of popular, jazz, swing, and blues standards and so much more.

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Recorded on July 18,2019 

Diana Lee-vocals, Dennis Rowland-vocals, Dave Baradic-keys, Mike King-bass, and Greg Warner-drums

This show features two of the Phoenix area’s most beloved performers in a spirited musical romp together that covers jazz and a healthy dose of R&B.

Concord recording artist Dennis Rowland is beloved by jazz devotees and theatergoers around the globe. The Detroit native and Phoenix, Arizona resident was the voice of the world-renowned Count Basie Orchestra between 1977 and 1984, where he shared the stage with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Joe Williams and Tony Bennett. He is also featured on the Basie Band’s Grammy award-winning record “On the Road”. An electrifying live performer, Rowland’s musical tours have taken him to Germany, Russia, England, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, the Czech Republic and Croatia. Stateside, he has performed at major jazz festivals, with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and at metropolitan Phoenix-area jazz clubs and performing arts venues.

Born and raised in the Valley of the Sun, Diana Lee finds her musical inspiration through listening to instrumentalists, vocalists and music of all genres. Lee has performed all over the world, including touring as a singer with R&B group Sister Sledge. In 2014, Diana Lee held a CD release party for her debut jazz album “Mentor,” as a thank you to her teachers by making the music her own. To hear her Diana sing is to be seduced by her truly unique interpretations of songs

Together, Dennis and Diana are unbridled fun!

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Recorded on May 25, 2019

Fred Forney-trumpet, Brice Winston-tenor sax, Nick Manson-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Dom Moio-drums

Long-time Valley first-call trumpeter Fred Forney pays homage to nine-time Grammy Award winner Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991). For over 50 years, Miles has been considered one of the leading innovators in the evolution of jazz music, pioneering Bop, Cool, Hard Bop, Avant Garde and Fusion.

This special celebration for Miles includes music from the albums Kind of Blue, Porgy and Bess, ESP, Round Midnight, Cookin’ and compositions by Miles’ sidemen during the 1950s and early 60s.

The Fred Forney Quintet features veterans Brice Winston (tenor), Nick Manson (piano), Chris Finet (bass) and Dom Moio (drums). The music is grooving, hot, cool, blues, expression and innovation.

Whether new to jazz or devotee, this show from The Nash archives is a must see!

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Recorded in November, 2018

Beth Lederman-piano, Felix Sainz-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums, Joe Garcia-percussion, with special guests Joe Corral-flute, Steven Powell-vocals

Translating as “Jazz with Soul” or “Jazz with Spirit,” Beth Lederman and Jazz Con Alma provide just that. With an emphasis on Latin Jazz, the group also ranges from hard swinging standards and salsa grooves to originals, with the spirit of improvisation and joy infusing the music.

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