Tag First Friday

First Friday: Eric Rasmussen Quartet

FREE ADMISSION! Eric Rasmussen-alto saxophone/compositions, Vince Kaufman-tenor saxophone, Bailey Zick-bass, Connor Sample-drums The Eric Rasmussen Quintet, featuring original compositions and arrangements by Eric. Come in to The Nash for a cold drink and some great jazz before tackling the rest of the…

First Friday: JiGGle!

FREE ADMISSION! Jiggle is: Scott Zimmer – alto and soprano saxophone, Bryon Ruth – tenor saxophone, Ted Sistrunk – bass, Jacob Eary – drums Since 2001, JiGGle has been opening the ears and minds of audiences with their unique approach…

First Friday: The Phoenix City Singers Jazz Quartet

FREE ADMISSION! Max Beckman, Kenji Wagner, Charles Smith, Jordan Tompkins + special guests “The Phoenix City Singers Jazz Quartet is a collective of like minded bohemian activists who are dedicated to changing the world through song.  Expect this supergroup to bring your favorite…

First Friday: Mike Ozuna Quartet

FREE ADMISSION! Brice Winston-sax, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Chris Finet-bass, Rob Moore-drums Mike Ozuna returns to First Friday with some of the best musicians Arizona has to offer – don’t miss this one! Come in to The Nash for a cold drink…

First Friday: The Arsen Nalbandian Trio

Arsen Nalbandian – piano, Kenji Wagner – upright bass, Micah Miranda – drums The Arsen Nalbandian Trio – featuring Kenji Wagner and Micah Miranda – is an up-and-coming jazz piano trio with roots stemming from the great piano trios of jazz history, such as the Oscar…

First Friday: The Salt River Project

Alex Oliverio-strings, Bailey Zick-strings, Max Beckman-strings, Caleb Michel-drums, Jon Starks-percussion “The Salt River Project” is a group of valley-natives who use their uniquely southwestern experience to  bridge the gap between American folk music, jazz, and the avant-garde. Come in to…

First Friday: Odd Man Out

FREE ADMISSION! Mike Ozuna-guitar, Ted Sistrunk-bass, John Lewis-drums, with Bob Powers-trumpet ODD MAN OUT plays funky jazz and swing music with a modern edge. The group features Ted Sistrunk on upright bass, Mike Ozuna on electric guitar, John Lewis on drums…

First Friday: The Not Just For Lovers Only Quartet

FREE ADMISSION! “Max Beckman, Charlie Smith, Sam Russo and Clark Gibson Play: Not Just for Lovers Only” Clark Gibson-sax, Charlie Smith-piano, Max Beckman-bass, Sam Russo-drums The Not Just for Lovers Only Quartet takes no prisoners in their program of 12 great…

First Friday: Stan Sorenson Quartet

FREE ADMISSION! Stan Sorenson-guitar, Andrew Gross-sax, Mario Mendivil-bass, Buddy Banks-drums Stan & the guys will be playing Jazz and Latin Standards, Jazz arrangements of Pop tunes, Funk and Reggae. Come in to The Nash for a cold drink and some great…