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U of A Jazz Ensembles

The UA Experiential Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Angelo Versace, and Fred Fox Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Brice Winston, are two groups within the small ensemble program at the University of Arizona. Both groups have traditionally been…

The Nash Vocal Ensemble

The Nash Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Gregory Amerind, presents: Temperature’s Rising: 100 years of jazzy classics by Jon Hendricks, Joe Henderson, George Gershwin, Al Jarreau, Patti Austin, Peter Gabriel, Hoagie Carmicheal, Richie Cole, Lennon/McCartney, Carole King and much more!…

Jam Session: Zach Wiggins

Zach Wiggins-piano/bandleader, Bailey Zick-bass, Andrew Flores-drums 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…

Jam Session: Beth Lederman

Beth Lederman-piano/bandleader, Felix Sainz-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums 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 Matinee: Francine Reed

Francine Reed-vocals, Jesse McGuire-trumpet, Joel Robin-piano, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Felix Sainz-bass, Dowell Davis-drums Last Francine show ’til Fall! Get your tickets NOW! From the mid-1970s through the early 90s, Francine reigned as the most popular jazz and blues vocalist in the…

Hot Dogs & Jazz: Jazz For Families

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. Join us Saturday morning, May 18, as our…

Jam Session: Stan Sorenson

Stan Sorenson-guitar/bandleader, Sean Brogan-bass, Buddy Banks-drums 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…

Jam Session: Dave Henning

Dave Henning-piano/bandleader, Rob Wren-bass, Glenn Davis-drums 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 Listening Party: The Zodiac Suite

$20, $10 Students (25 & under w/ ID) The Jazz Listening Party series is a new collaboration between The Nash and the Arizona State University School of Music. Pianist, Composer, and Arranger Mary Lou Williams ranks among the most prolific…