The Nash is celebrating our first remarkable decade of performances by emerging student artists, local pros, and giants of America’s art form; unique educational programs that provide unrivaled coaching and inspiration to the next generation of jazz musicians and educators; weekly multi-generational jam sessions that draw musicians of all levels from far and wide; and numerous collaborations that have helped to expand the reach and accessibility of jazz. Giant Steps, for sure; but we’ve only just begun.
The Nash 10th Anniversary festivities will be October 28-30, 2022, and we're very proud of the stellar line-up of music we've put together to
celebrate this milestone.
Check below for descriptions of each performance, as well as links to our ticketing page - secure your seats soon!
COCOMAMA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
TWO SHOWS: 7:00 & 9:15 PM
LATIN JAZZ & MORE!
Christelle Durandy-vocals, Sofia Tosello-vocals, Karen Joseph-flute, Nicki Denner-piano,
Jennifer Vincent-bass, LaFrae Sci-drums, Mayra Casales-percussion
The Nash proudly kicks off its 10th Anniversary Celebration with Cocomama, a virtual United Nations of women from around the globe who bring their Salsa, soul, R&B, Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz influences to create a sound that is fierce and beautiful! This New York City-based group has enchanted audiences at the United Nations, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, jazz festivals across the Country, and in Latin America as musical ambassadors for the US State Department.
Don’t miss their first-ever appearance in Arizona!
HOT DOGS & JAZZ/EDUCATION SHOWCASE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us as we continue to celebrate The Nash’s 10th Anniversary, with an education programming showcase on Saturday October 29th! Our day begins at 11am with our “Hot Dogs and Jazz” program, where our Nash interns will lead students and families through the amazing world of jazz, demonstrating various instruments and performing for our families.
At 12 pm we will begin a special showcase of our in-house musicians beginning with the Nash DivAZ, our all-girl ensemble. Complimentary hot dogs and water will be available for guests after this performance. We will then have a short presentation by the City of Phoenix followed by performances by our two Legacy Ensembles and finally a closing performance by the Nash Vocal Ensemble! Families will be able to tour our facility as well as meet Dr. Clark Gibson, our new Director of Education and Naquana Borrero, CFRE our Director of Development and Communication, and learn more about our in school programming as well as our community outreach.
THE LEWIS NASH ALL-STAR QUINTET
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
TWO SHOWS: 7:00 & 9:15 PM
Jeremy Pelt-trumpet | Jimmy Greene-sax | Renee Rosnes-piano | Peter Washington-bass | Lewis Nash-drums
It’s fitting that The Nash celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a return engagement of namesake Lewis Nash’s own long-standing quintet of musical soulmates. Each one of these stellar musicians has his or her own illustrious career and has formed a bond with our Nash audiences. As an ensemble, these musicians have amazing sympatico and create the quintessential jazz quintet sound as they play both familiar jazz standards and exciting original tunes.
THE SCC JAZZ ORCHESTRA W/ JIMMY GREENE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
7:30 PM
Hearing a dynamic big band at The Nash is an exhilarating experience! As the guest artist with the SCC Jazz Orchestra, Jimmy Greene kicks it up a notch with his extraordinary musicianship and indomitable spirit. Greene has triumphed over an unimaginable personal tragedy, the inspiration for his two acclaimed volumes celebrating his daughter Ana’s life and spirit – the GRAMMY®-nominated Beautiful Life and Flowers: Beautiful Life. What an honor to have this giant of a musician and human being back at The Nash for the grand finale of our 10th Anniversary Celebration!
