JAZZ MASTERS’ SERIES The Superstition Jazz Orchestra presents "A Creature of Many Faces: Celebrating the Music of Randy Brecker" On November 16th Phoenix College’s Superstition Jazz Orchestra (SJO) will continue its jazz masters series, presenting the music of Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer, RANDY BRECKER. For more than five decades, Brecker has helped shape the […]
Randy Napoleon cut his teeth touring with pianist Benny Green, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Michael Bublé, and a thirteen year tenure with Freddy Cole. He has also performed with artists across the jazz spectrum such as Bill Charlap, Natalie Cole, Monty Alexander, Rodney Whitaker and John Pizzarelli. Napoleon has performed or arranged on over seventy […]
Celebrating Puerto Rico Discovery Day Discovery Day (Spanish: Día del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico) is a public holiday in Puerto Rico observed on November 19th. This holiday marks the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the island in 1493. Every year, Discovery of Puerto Rico Day is celebrated with fairs, cultural activities, and a grand parade […]
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 […]
Stan Sorenson-guitar/bandleader Every Sunday the true spirit of jazz plays out on stage at The Nash, as student and pro musicians play 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 sound all provided. […]
Sherry Roberson & Friends: An Autumn Affair Sherry Roberson-vocals, Jesse McGuire-trumpet, Joel Robin-piano, Dwight Kilian-bass, Dom Moio-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 time by moving […]
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)
"Musical Dialogue" Steve Wilson-saxophones, Lewis Nash-drums “These…players really don't need anyone else around them.”Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Duologue – less is more – Fantastic!” The Birmingham Times Steve Wilson / Lewis Nash Duo have been playing for diverse audiences and presenters since their debut in July of 2001. The two had been talking about forming this duo, […]
KJZZ FALL JAZZ PARTY Celebrate Fall and our cool temperatures! Meet Blaise Lantana, the voice of jazz from KJZZ 91.5 FM, as she pays tribute to this wonderful time of year. Enjoy songs about Fall including "Autumn Leaves" with special guests the Sugar Thieves and Stan Sorenson on guitar.
Stan Sorenson-guitar/bandleader Every Sunday the true spirit of jazz plays out on stage at The Nash, as student and pro musicians play 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 sound all provided. […]
Join the ASU Big Band and Mountanview High School Jazz Red for a great night of live jazz! The Concert Jazz Band in the ASU Herberger Institute School of Music, Dance and Theatre is the premier large ensemble of the Jazz Studies program in which students study and perform music from the classic big […]
Ben Hedquist Presents SLEIGHER Eric Rassmussen-reeds, Keith Kelly-reeds, Kate Vincent-reeds/piano/voice, Ray Lebert-guitar, Ben Hedquist-bass, Connor Sample-drums Ben Hedquist returns to The Nash with his new sextet Sleigher. Joined by Eric Rasmussen, Keith Kelly, Kate Vincent, Ray Lebert, and Connor Sample, this sextet performance will feature all original arrangements of holiday classics. Be warned, this is not your mother’s holiday music! Since moving to Phoenix […]
The Illinois Jacquet Centennial Band will hold a clinic for students, educators and anyone interested in a look "behind the scenes" of a top-notch jazz band on Saturday, December 3rd. Bill Easley, Mike Kocour, Chris Finet and Lewis Nash will be onsite playing a few songs and answering questions.
Illinois Jacquet Centennial Celebration Bill Easley and The Lewis Nash Trio Bill Easley-sax, Mike Kocour-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Lewis Nash-drums llinois Jacquet was one of the most influential tenor saxophonists in the history of jazz. On his very first recording at the age of 19 with Lionel Hampton, Jacquet spawned an entirely new style and sound […]
