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The Heavy Hitters at The Century Room

The Heavy Hitters returned to The Century Room @thecenturyroom for their 2nd appearance on December 7, 2023. The band presented compositions calling upon the timelessness of old Blue Note sounds. The Heavy Hitters are co-led by Mike LeDonne, New York-based bop pianist best known for his sideman work with Milt Jackson and Benny Golson. His partner in crime, Eric Alexander (himself a first-rate soloist working with Harold Mabern amongst others) was his quartet-mate on a well-received series of releases on the Venus label in the mid-2000’s.

The Heavy Hitters at The Century Room

LeDonne & Alexander were joined in this powerhouse ensemble by the fiery trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, alto saxophonist Vincent Herring, bassist Alexander Claffy and the sublime swing of drummer Kenny Washington. These world-renowned musicians are the epitome of New York jazz and are known for bringing the heat and taking no prisoners.

On the evening:

  • Mike LeDonne - piano @mikeledonne5

  • Jeremy Pelt - trumpet @jeremypeltthegriot

  • Vincent Herring - alto saxophone @vincent.herring

  • Eric Alexander - tenor saxophone @ericalexanderjazz

  • Alexander Claffy - bass @claffybass

  • Kenny Washington - drums @kwjazzdrums

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Gibson Holt Nash Jam Session

Clark Gibson, Corcoran Holt and Lewis Nash performed November 21, 2023 at The Nash Jazz Club @thenashjazz for the Gibson Holt Nash Trio Jam Session.

Saxophonist Clark Gibson, bassist Corcoran Holt and drummer Lewis Nash joined forces to present a different kind of jam session for The Valley – Set #1 featured the the trio performing and Set #2 was open to musicians looking for an opportunity to sit in and play some jazz with a high level of experience and musicianship. Both sets delivered an evening of great jazz for the listeners.

On the evening:

  • Clark Gibson - Saxophone @clarkgibson30

  • Corcoran Holt - Bass @corcoranholt

  • Lewis Nash - Drums @lewisnashdrums

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Dave Potter Retro Groove

Dave Potter and Retro Groove performed at The Nash Jazz Club @thenashjazz March 11, 2023.

The quartet led by Potter performed jazz-flavored arrangements of modern classics from Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, Peter Gabriel, Prince and The Doobie Brothers to the delight of the audience.

A native of North Carolina, Dave began playing drum set in high school and starting performing with his elders in the RDU area at the age of 16. Following his graduation from Florida State University, he was chosen from a national pool of applicants to be a member of the Louis Armstrong Quintet at the University of New Orleans. In 2010, Potter was featured in a novel entitled “The New Face of Jazz” about the younger generation of Jazz musicians making an impact in the current scene and is a member of The Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet as well as his new project as a leader, Retro Groove.

On the evening:

  • Angelo Versace - piano @angeloversacemusic

  • Brice Winston - sax @bricewinston

  • Will Goble - bass @willgoble

  • Dave Potter - drums @davepottermusic

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Running From Bears

Running From Bears performed at The Nash Jazz Club @thenashjazz August 26, 2022.

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 @erasax - alto saxophone

  • Adam Roberts @adam.roberts - tenor/soprano sax

  • Keith Kelly @a_grand_apparatus - tenor/baritone sax

  • Ray Lebert @raystaypaidnasty - guitar

  • Ben Hedquist @ben.hedquist.bass - bass

  • Ryan Anthony @ryan.anthony.music - drums

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Pasquale Grasso Trio

The Pasquale Grasso Trio performed at The Nash Jazz Club @thenashjazz September 17, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The trio somehow translated the pianistic language of Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, Thelonious Monk, and Barry Harris in such a complete and effective way.

"... He is easily the most significant new guy I’ve heard in many, many years.” – Pat Metheny

“Pasquale Grasso is one the greatest ever to pick up the guitar. The things he does on the instrument should not be possible; they seemed impossible before he did them and it’s doubtful anyone will be able to do them after!" – Peter Bernstein

“Pasquale Grasso is a marvel. To hear him is to cheer at a great accomplishment and it makes me happy to have the fortune to have heard what he plays on the guitar. Wonderful.” – Kurt Rosenwinkel

On the evening:

  • Pasquale Grasso @pasqualegrassomusic - Guitar

  • Ari Roloand @ - Bass

  • Keith Balla @ - Drums

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Vince Kaufmann Air Trio

Vince Kaufmann's Air Trio performed at The Nash Jazz Club @thenashjazz July 29, 2022. The “Air Trio” led by Kaufmann brought a unique perspective to a range of jazz luminaries from Louis Armstrong to Keith Jarrett. The band was born from late night jam sessions in downtown Phoenix and embraces the experimental qualities of late night music.

Vince is a Phoenix native with deep ties to the Phoenix jazz scene. He is an alumni of Young Sounds of Arizona and Arizona State University. This performance marked Vince’s return to the Nash after an 8-year hiatus living abroad.

On the evening:

  • Vince Kaufmann - saxophone @

  • Ben Hedquist - bass @ben.hedquist.bass

  • Connor Sample - drums @connor_sample

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Kind Folk

Kind Folk performed at The Nash Jazz Club @thenashjazz June 12, 2022. Since its inception in 2014, Kind Folk, comprised of trumpeter John Raymond @johnraymondmusic , alto saxophonist Alex LoRe @alexmlore , bassist Noam Wiesenberg @nwiesenberg , and drummer Colin Stranahan @colinstranahan , has endured against all odds to create poignant, thoughtful music.

After a series of impromptu sessions in a small Brooklyn apartment followed by a string of performances in New York, the group recorded and released their debut album “Why Not” on Fresh Sound Records in 2018. Being called “a new jazz supergroup” (Something Else), the album was praised by critics as “a selfless statement of the highest order” (All About Jazz). Their new album, “Head Towards The Center,” explores a reflection of themes born out of the changing tides the global pandemic brought: longing, joy, heartache, and hope.

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Danny Morissett Quintet

The Danny Morissett Quintet performed at The Nash Jazz Club July 28, 2022.

Danny and friends presented a soulful night of standards and original compositions, featuring the music of David “Fathead” Newman, Charlie Parker, Benny Golson, George Cables, and more.

A student at Arizona State University, he studies with saxophonist Bryon Ruth and performs in an ensemble under the direction of Lewis Nash. Already amassing significant professional performing experience, Danny embraces a wide variety of musical genres, performing in both R&B and jazz settings. His original compositions embody his diverse influences from R&B, soul, jazz, classical, and J-Pop music.

On the evening:

  • Danny Morissett - alto saxophone @dannymorissett

  • Liam Connor - trumpet @lidaco101

  • David Paonessa - piano @phxsonic

  • Vincent Thiefain - bass @vincentthiefain

  • Holly Channell - drums @hollychannell

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