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Jazz Matinee: Francine Reed

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…

ASU Jazz Combos

Jazz combos are the core of the ASU Jazz Studies program. These exciting small jazz groups allow students to showcase their improvisational skills in a variety of styles including bebop, fusion and avant-garde, while offering a creative outlet for student…

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, February 16, as our…

Sarah Elizabeth Charles

$31 VIP, $26 Preferred, $21 General, $10 Students (25 & Under w/ ID) Plus processing costs Sarah Elizabeth Charles & SCOPE will join us for a performance and discussion on the relationship between equality and jazz. In Honor of Martin Luther…

Lewis Nash & Friends

Greg Fishman-saxes/flute, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet/flugelhorn/violin, Howard Alden-guitar, Russ Schmidt-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Lewis Nash-drums Lewis Nash & Friends is the new iteration of The Lewis Nash Pro Jam. It is more of an invitational format, still allowing for the participation of top professional-level musicians. $25, $10…

Lewis Nash & Friends

Lewis Nash & Friends is the new iteration of The Lewis Nash Pro Jam. It is more of an invitational format, still allowing for the participation of top professional-level musicians. $25, $10 Students (25 & Under w/ ID) Plus processing…

The Blues Detour

Jerry Donato-sax, Beth Lederman-keys, Rich Kniss-guitar, Bob Lashier-bass, Emerson Laffey-drums A tribute to the great jazz/blues guitarists. Featuring original music, as well as the music of Jeff Beck, Robben Ford & many others. 2-Tier General Admission: $25 for table seats,…

First Friday: NOLAz

Ted Belledin-piano/saxophone, Simone Sanchez-vocals, Kevin Tangney-trumpet, Benjie Messer-trombone, Steve Himmelstein-guitar, Sam Smith-bass, Janet Daniel-drums NOLAz Band plays jazz infused groove and soul music from NOLA: New Orleans, LA. From The Neville Brothers to Allen Toussaint, The Meters to Galactic, and Dirty Dozen Brass Band to…