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Jimmy Nistico and Jazz Express

Jimmy Nistico-sax, Denny Monce-trumpet, Dave Henning-piano, Selwyn Reams-bass, Bruce Stodola-drums Tenor saxophonist Jimmy Nistico brings his hard-swingin’ quintet into The Nash for a night of straight ahead, mainstream jazz. Jim Nistico was born in Syracuse, NY, and raised in a…

First Friday: Dave Berry Organ Quartet

Chaz Martineau-tenor saxophone, David Berry – organ, Jude Poorten-electric guitar, Matt McClintock-drums The David Berry Quartet is one of the most energetic and unique up-and-coming groups in the valley. With repertoire ranging from classic standards to original compositions and arrangements (never straying far from…

The Charles Lewis Quintet featuring Alice Tatum

Frank Smith-sax/flute, Charles Lewis-piano, Lloyd Moffitt-bass, Dan Tomlinson-drums, with Alice Tatum-vocals They’re putting the band back together! It’s a Phoenix jazz reunion when Alice Tatum and Charles Lewis team up with their old bandmates for an afternoon of old and…

Noah Simpson

Noah Simpson-trumpet, Eric Rasmussen-sax, Matt Sazima-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Caleb Michel-drums Energetic, attentive, and dynamic define Noah Simpson’s trumpet playing. Joined by fellow west coast transplant and long time collaborator Matt Sazima, they strive to create forward thinking music rooted in Jazz.…

Jan Sandwich: A Tribute to Peggy Lee

Jan Sandwich-vocals, Nicole Pesce-piano, Adam Clark-drums “Is That All There Is?” A Tribute to Peggy Lee A great new show from Jan and Nicole, filled with the smooth, cool jazz hits of the legendary Ms. Peggy Lee, with fascinating stories…

ASU Faculty Showcase

Nathan Myers-vocalist, Bryon Ruth-tenor saxophone, Steve McAllister-trombone, Jeffrey Libman-guitar, Michael Kocour-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Dom Moio & Lewis Nash-drums Members of the Arizona State University Jazz Studies faculty come together to perform original compositions as well as jazz classics. $15, $5 Students (25 & Under w/…

Mike Vax & TRPTS

Trumpets-Mike Vax, Bruce Gates, Ron King, Adam Compeau, Jack Petersen-piano/guitar, Howard Alden-guitar, Selwyn Reams-bass, Ken French-drums TRPTS (Trumpets) was formed in 1985 as an experimental group to bring the history of jazz trumpet to audiences through performing voiced out solos…

JAZZmeetsPOETRY: Women in Jazz & Poetry

The next JAZZmeetsPOETRY show is an all-woman showcase of music and poetry. Love will be in the air! MUSIC BY: Mary Petrich-sax, Pam Morita-piano, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums JAZZmeetsPOETRY, in its second season, provides a platform for poets and jazz…

Andrew Rathbun

Andrew Rathbun-tenor/soprano saxophones/compositions, Eric Rasmussen-alto saxophone, Russ Schmidt-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Toronto native Andrew Rathbun is widely esteemed as one of the most creative and accomplished saxophonists, composers and bandleaders of his generation. On tenor and soprano saxophones he has achieved a rare…