Nick Finzer - J.J. Johnson Centennial at The Nash Jazz Club

The Nick Finzer - J.J. Johnson Centennial Celebration at The Nash Jazz Club @thenashjazz April 13, 2024.

The audience immersed itself in an extraordinary concert experience that brought to life the musical legacy of the legendary J.J. Johnson. It was a heartfelt tribute to one of Finzer’s musical heroes. J.J. Johnson, a trailblazer on the trombone, revolutionized the instrument much like Charlie Parker did for the saxophone. His ability to seamlessly translate the clarity, precision, and velocity of bebop onto the trombone, while maintaining a distinctive sound, is unparalleled. Drawing inspiration from J.J.’s vast catalog, the group explored new musical territories while paying homage to the jazz classics associated with J.J. Johnson's name.

On the evening:

  • Nick Finzer - trombone @nickfinzer

  • Renee Rosnes - piano @reneerosnes

  • Rufus Reid - bass @reid_rufus

  • Lewis Nash - drums @lewisnashdrums

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Running From Bears at The Century Room

Running From Bears performs at The Century Room @thecenturyroom in Tucson, AZ May 19, 2023.

Running From Bears is one of the leading creative jazz ensembles in the Southwest. Formed in 2009, this eclectic Phoenix-based sextet is known for adventurous compositions, imaginative arrangements including live jazz mash-ups, and exhilarating improvisations.

On the evening:

  • Eric Rasmussen - alto saxophone @erassax

  • Adam Roberts - tenor saxophone @adam.roberts

  • Keith Kelly - tenor saxophone @a_grand_apparatus

  • Ray Lebert - guitar @raystaypaidnasty

  • Ben Hedquist - bass @ben.hedquist.bass

  • Ryan Anthony - drums @ryan.anthony.music

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Gracie Jay at The Century Room Tucson

Gracie Jay and the Gracie Jay Quartet perform at The Century Room in Tucson, Arizona. Most recently hailing from New Orleans Gracie consistently works as a lead vocalist, composer, arranger, and teacher of music with an extensive repertoire in jazz, motown, blues, soul, gospel and r&b.

On the evening:

  • Gracie Jay - Vocals @missgraciejay

  • Jon Eldridge II - Piano @teamrealnew

  • Jeffrey Sandberg - Bass

  • Casey Hadland - Drums

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The Clark Gibson Quartet at The Nash Jazz Club

Clark Gibson, Director of Education at The Nash Jazz Club and The Clark Gibson Quartet perform at The Nash. On the evening:

  • Clark Gibson - Alto and Tenor Saxophone - @clarkgibson30

  • Mike Kocour - Piano - @mike_kocour

  • Ben Hedquist - Bass - @ben.hedquist.bass

  • Dom Moio - Drums -

  • The Nash Jazz Club - Venue - @thenashjazz

Clark is a highly sought after adjudicator and clinician throughout the country. His forward-thinking music is strongly rooted in the traditions of jazz musicians of the 20th century, the history of Western classical music, his own life experiences, as well as musical traditions from cultures across the globe.

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Musaro at Casa Franca Jazz Club with Reinier Toledo

Musaro with Adrian Brito Halbinger - keys, Carlos Alcazar - saxophone, Marcelo Laitano - drums and special guest Reinier Toledo - trombone performed at Casa Franca Jazz Club, Mexico City on May 27, 2022.

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Jerome Sabbagh at Casa Franca

Saxman Jerome Sabbagh with Luri Molina on bass and Gabriel Puentes on drums at Casa Franca Jazz Club, Mexico City. The French saxophonist composer, currently living in New York is a prolific composer with a vision of the future, as well as a musician with a deep connection to the well of the jazz tradition, has been the leader of a band for more than 15 years.

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Theo Croker - BLK2LIFE || A FUTURE PAST

Theo Croker - trumpet with Michael King - keys, Eric Wheeler - bass, Michael Shekwoaga Ode - drums perform music from the new Theo Croker album BLK2LIFE A || A Future Past at The Jack London Revue in Portland, OR.

This is GRAMMY nominated Croker’s first new album since the critically acclaimed Star People Nation, the album that earned him the nomination. The album was produced by Theo Croker and features Wyclef Jean, Ari Lennox, Gary Bartz, Charlotte Dos Santos, Iman Omari, Malaya, and Kassa Overall.

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Pete Swan Quartet at The Nash Jazz Club

Pete Swan, drummer, producer  and educator along with Brice Winston - saxophone, Angelo Versace - piano, Scott Black - bass and Pete Swan - drums perform at The Nash Jazz Club. “The Nash  environment brings out the best in us and we are delighted to be back where we recorded our CD, “Live at the Nash”.

World-class saxophonist Brice Winston is a long time collaborator with Terrence Blanchard, and has performed worldwide. Angelo Versace, pianist, is the head of the University of Arizona Jazz Department. Scott Black has a long career on bass performing in Chicago and New York and now in Tucson. Brice and Scott are co-founders of the Tucson Jazz Institute.

This Tucson-based group has performed regularly at Pastiche a location that was named to the list of Great Jazz Venues in Downbeat Magazine.

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