Tag Jazz

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…

Sonrisa

Andrew Gross-saxophone, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Ioannis Goudelis-piano,/accordion, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Joe Garcia-percussion Led by drummer Scott Sadlon, SONRISA is a collective of some of the most talented jazz musicians in the Phoenix area.  Named after the Spanish word for “Smile” the group brings…

Andy Galore Quintet

Brice Winston-sax, Russ Schmidt-keys, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Andy Galore-bass, Joe Costello-drums The show will feature Andy’s music, an organic blend of Jazz, Blues, Funk, Rock and World music. In addition, the show will include exciting new arrangements of Jazz Classics. Andy…

Jam Session: Mike Ozuna

Mike Ozuna-guitar/bandleader, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Jacob Eary-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…