Tag Jazz

Russell Schmidt Sextet: CD Release Party

Tito Carrillo-trumpet/flugelhorn, Brice Winston-tenor saxophone, Paul Ferguson-trombone, Russell Schmidt-piano/vocals, Dwight Kilian-bass, Rob Moore-drums Pianist/Composer Russell Schmidt brings his sextet back to The Nash for a special event, celebrating the release of his newest recording: Jazz Triptych, Volume II – The Secular. Just as with last fall’s…

Joey Sellers Trio

Joey Sellers-trombone, Chris Finet-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Featuring the poetry of Bukowski, the playing of balloons, and original music dealing with Obsequious Equestrian Haberdashers, the Joey Trio goes different places. Joey on trombone, Chris Finet on bass and Ryan Anthony on…

JAZZmeetsPOETRY: Monk ‘n Bud

“Sometimes it’s to your advantage for people to think you’re crazy.” – Thelonious Monk   “Thelonious Monk went over to Bird and Bud Powell and said, ‘I told you guys to act crazy, but I didn’t tell you to fall…

ASU Jazz Repertory Band

The Arizona State University Jazz Repertory Band, directed by Jayson Davis, is a large ensemble that performs jazz arrangements and compositions from throughout the history of jazz. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)

Jazz Listening Party: The Freedom Now Suite

This listening event will focus on Max Roach and Oscar Brown’s groundbreaking composition We Insist!: The Freedom Now Suite as both a breathtaking piece of art and a window into jazz musicians’ broader involvement in the civil rights movement during…

Jam Session: Adam Clark

Adam Clark-drums/bandleader, Howard Alden-guitar, Mel Brown-bass 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: Pam Morita

Pam Morita-piano/bandleader, Selwyn Reams-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…

SCC & CGCC Big Bands

Enjoy a night of great big band jazz with the Scottsdale and Chandler/Gilbert Community College Big Bands. $15, $5 Students (25 & under w/ ID)

Lewis Nash & Friends

Greg Fishman-sax, Denny Monce-trumpet, Mike Lake-trombone, Michael Kocour-piano, Tom Wakeling-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…