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Matt Lennex & The Giants of Jazz

Matt Lennex-trombone, Adam Roberts-saxophone, Nick Manson-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Matt Lennex and the Giants of Jazz – Birthday Bash! Come join Matt and drummer Ryan Anthony as they celebrate their birthdays by playing their favorite songs. From Ellington staples Mood…

Chaz Martineau

Chaz Martineau-sax, Gregory Hasson-guitar, Vincent Thiefain-bass, Jacob Eary-drums Chaz Martineau is a Phoenix-based saxophonist and composer. His playing and improvising is inspired by musicians such as Lage Lund, Mark Turner, and Melissa Aldana. This evening’s works will include brand new…

Union32 Plays Scandinavian Jazz

Union32: Keith Kelly-saxophone, flute, Brett Reed-vibes, percussion, Alex Oliverio-guitar, Ben Hedquist-acoustic bass, Ryan Anthony-drums and cymbals Scandinavia has been home to trailblazers in the world of jazz since the 1970s. Characterized by “stark” tones, allusions to natural sounds, and folk music influences, jazz with a…

The Sextet: The Genius Of Mingus

Alex Yuwen-sax, Bryon Ruth-sax, Charles Smith-piano, Greg Hasson-guitar, Max Beckman-bass, Jacob Eary-drums The Sextet is a group of valley-based musicians dedicated to performing the music of the great bassist and composer, Charles Mingus. The Sextet aims to perform his compositions through arrangements of their own…

Emerging Artist Series: Richard Brennan

Richard Brennan-trombone, Liam Connor-trumpet, Alex Buelna Mendivil-alto saxophone, Benjamin Cortez-piano, Eric Nakamoto-bass, Nathan Hooker-drums Richard Brennan is an Arizona based musician who is currently studying for his Bachelor’s in Music Education at Arizona State University. Richard was born and raised…

Jazz Matinee: Dennis Rowland & Diana Lee

Diana Lee-vocals, Dennis Rowland-vocals, Dave Baradic-keys, Mike King-bass, and Greg Warner-drums ALL SEATS RESERVED: $30 VIP, $25 Preferred, $21 General, $11 Students (25 & under w/ ID, General seating section only) Plus processing costs Note: Parking available as an add-on…

Jazz Matinee: NOLAz

Ted Belledin-piano/saxophone, Simone Sanchez-vocals, Kevin Tangney-trumpet, Benjie Messer-trombone, Marcus Williams-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…

Nick Manson w/ special guest Gerry Gibbs

Nick Manson-piano, Fred Forney-trumpet, Dwight Kilian-bass, Gerry Gibbs-drums ALL SEATS RESERVED: $30 VIP, $25 Preferred, $21 General, $11 Students (25 & under w/ ID, General seating section only) Plus processing costs Nick Manson is a talented jazz pianist and composer.…

Jimmy Nistico & Jazz Express

Jimmy Nistico-sax, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet/violin, 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…