Cocomama - Women In Jazz - The Nash Jazz Club

Cocomama @cocomamamusic performed at The Nash Jazz Club @thenashjazz April 7, 2024.

Cocomama, is 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.

On the evening:

  • Christelle Durandy - vocals @cdurandy

  • Ariacne Trujillo - vocals @ariacnetrujillo

  • Reut Regev - trombone @ reutregevtrombone

  • Nicki Denner - piano @nickidenner

  • Jennifer Vincent - bass @jennifer.vincent.9674

  • LaFrae Sci - drums

  • Mayra Casales - percussion @cocomamamayra

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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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Noah Haidu Buster Williams Lenny White at The Century Room

Noah Haidu, Buster Williams and Lenny White performed at The Century Room @thecenturyroom July 1, 2023.

Pianist Noah Haidu has arrived as an important new voice in jazz who combines modernism, soul, and swing into his own unique approach. Recently the national media has focused on Noah as a force to be reckoned with: The Wall Street Journal singled out Haidu for a major write-up stating that “by now he has his own unique approach…sounding buoyant and and free like a pent up spirit released.”

Buster Williams has played, recorded and collaborated with jazz giants such as Art Blakey, Betty Carter, Carmen McRae, Chet Baker, Chick Corea, Dexter Gordon, Jimmy Heath, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, and Herbie Hancock to name just a few.

Lenny White is still best-known for being part of Chick Corea's Return To Forever in the 1970's. He largely started his career on top, playing regularly with Jackie McLean (1968) and recording "Bitches Brew" with Miles Davis in 1969.

On the evening:

  • Noah Haidu - piano @noahhaidu

  • Buster Williams - bass @busterwilliamsofficial

  • Lenny White - drums @lennywhitemusic

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