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

@cocomamamusic #cocomamamusic #salsa #soul #randb #afrocuban #latinjazz #jazz #thenashjazzclub #phoenix #arizona #jazzinphoenix #josephberg #jazzphotographer #jazzphotography #jazzmusicianportrait #musicphotographer #concertphotographer

Allison Miller Boom-Tic-Boom

Allison Miller's Boom-Tic-Boom performed at The Nash Jazz Club March 26, 2023.

NYC-based drummer/composer/teacher Allison Miller engages her deep roots in improvisation as a vehicle to explore all music. Described by critics as a Modern Jazz Icon in the making, Miller has been named “Top 20 Jazz Drummers” in Downbeat Magazine and her composition, Otis Was a Polar Bear, is on NPR’s list of The 200 Greatest Songs by 21st Century Women. Miller is Monterey Jazz Festival’s 2019 Artist in Residence, alongside bassist/producer Derrick Hodge. She is also the first recipient of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Commissioning Grant.

On the evening:

  • Allison Miller - drums @alliboomboom

  • Nicole Glover - sax @nicoleglovermusic

  • Shamie Royston - piano @stroyston

  • Ben Williams - bass @benwmsonbass

#womeninjazz #allisonmiller #nicoleglover #shamieroyston #benwilliams #jazz #thenashjazzclub #phoenix #arizona #phoenixjazzscene #jazzquartet #jazzmusicianportrait #jazzinphoenix #boomticboom

Jason Palmer at The Nash Jazz Club

Jason Palmer on trumpet with the Jason Palmer Quartet at The Nash Jazz Club @thenashjazz February 1, 2024.

Trumpeter, composer, educator Jason Palmer is one of the most in demand musicians of his generation. He has performed with Roy Haynes, Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Smith, Wynton Marsalis, The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ravi Coltrane, Mark Turner, Jeff Ballard, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods, Common, Roy Hargrove and Lewis Nash.

In addition to performing on over forty albums as a sideman, Jason has recorded thirteen albums under his own name on labels Ayva, Steeplechase, Newvelle, and Giant Step Arts.

On the evening:

  • Jason Palmer - trumpet @pogo56

  • Michael Kocour - piano @mikekocour

  • Ben Hedquist - bass @ben.hedquist.bass

  • Robby Carrillo - drums @robbycarrillomusic

#jasonpalmer #mikekocour #benhedquist #robbycarrillo #thenashjazzclub #jazz #phoenix #arizona #phoenixjazzscene #jazzquartet #jazzmusicianportrait


Something Else!

SOMETHING ELSE! at The Nash Jazz Club @thenashjazz 11th Anniversary October 14, 2023.

SOMETHING ELSE! a Soul Jazz Revue led by Vincent Herring, featuring some of the very best musicians today, played the most iconic toe-tapping Soul Jazz songs ever created. Something Else presented new arrangements and original compositions to an appreciative audience.

“…the band wears its hard-bop heart on its sleeve …It practically dares audiences to sit still and remain on their best behavior.” – Steve Futterman, The New Yorker

On the evening:

  • Vincent Herring - alto sax @vincent.herring

  • James Carter - tenor sax @jamescarterlive

  • Wallace Roney Jr - trumpet @wallaceroneyjr

  • Paul Bollenback - guitar @paul_bollenback

  • Dave Kikoski - piano @kayemode

  • Essiet Essiet - bass @essiet.essiet

  • Lewis Nash - drums @lewisnashdrums

#vincentherring #jamescarter #wallaceroneyjr #paulbollenback #davekikoski #essietessiet #lewisnash #thenashjazzclub #jazz #phoenix #arizona #rooseveltrow #downtownphoenix #jazzsaxophonist #jazztrumpeter #jazzguitarist #jazzbassist #jazzdrummer #josephberg #jazzphotographer #bestmusicphotographerinphoenix

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

#runningfrombears #ericrasmussen #adamroberts #keithkelly #raylebert #benhedquist #ryananthony #jazz #thenashjazzclub #phoenix #arizona #rooseveltrow #improvisation #josephberg #josephbergjazzphotographer #bestconcertphotographerinphoenix

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

#pasqualegrasso #ariroland #keithballa #jazz #thenashjazzclub #jazzguitarist #jazzbassist #jazzdrummer #jazztrio #josephbergjazzphotographer #bestconcertphotographerinphoenix #jazzmusicianportraits


inkblot at The Womack

inkblot performed at The Womack @thewomackaz August 23, 2023 . Original jazz fusion music live from Phoenix, Arizona.

On the evening:

  • Adam Armijo @mr_mijoman - guitar

  • Dylan P Thomas @dylanpthomas - bass

  • Connor Sample @connor_sample - drums

#inkblot #inkblotmusic #adamarmijo #dylanpthomas #connorsample #thewomack #thewomackaz #jazz #jazzfusion #phoenix #arizona #phoenixmusicscene #josephberg #jazzphotographer #bestconcertphotographerinphoenix #jazzguitarist #jazzbassist #jazzdrummer

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

#vincekaufmann, #benhedquist, #connorsample, #jazz, #thenashjazzclub #phoenix, #arizona, #downtownphoenix, #rooseveltrow, #jazzsaxophone, #jazzbassist, #jazzdrummer, #josephbergjazzphotographer #thebestconcertphotographerinphoenix #josephbergjazzportraits

Kocour, Sorenson, Nash - Power Trio

The Power Trio performed at The Nash Jazz Club February 25, 2022. The aptly monikered “Power Trio” brought together three of Arizona’s most accomplished musical powers.

Mike Kocour @mike_kocour – piano: In addition to being the Director of Jazz Studies at ASU – Mike has decades of performing and recording experience with five critically acclaimed CDs and a long list of credits

Stan Sorenson @ - guitar: Arguably the the voice of jazz guitar in Phoenix, having performed at every major venue, and with pretty much every notable musician, during his successful career.

Lewis Nash @lewisnashdrums – drums: Was called “Jazz’s Most Valuable Player” by Modern Drummer magazine and boasts a stunning list of recording credits and award-winning projects with some of the immortals of the jazz world.

#mikekocour #stansorenson #lewisnash #Jazz #thenashjazzclub, #phoenix #arizona #downtownphoenix #rooseveltrow #jazzorgan #jazzguitar #jazzdrummer #josephbergjazzphotographer #bestconcertphotographerinphoenix

Joe Lovano Duo with Lewis Nash and Special Guest Vincent Thiefain

Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger Joe Lovano performed at The Nash Jazz Club April 3, 2022 with Lewis Nash on drums as a duo and special guest Vincent Thiefain on the bass. Beat magazine has twice named Lovano Jazz Artist of the Year, and he has scored a trifecta with nominations for Musician of the Year, Improviser of the Year, and Best Tenor Saxophonist in the New York Jazz Awards.

On the evening:

  • Joe Lovano - Saxophone - @joelovanojazz

  • Vincent Tiefain - Bass - @vincentthiefain

  • Lewis Nash - Drums - @lewisnashdrums

#joelovano #vincentthiefain #lewisnash #jazztrio #jazzduo #thenashjazzclub #jazz #phoenix #arizona #downtownphoenix #josephberg #jazzphotographer #avantgarde #bebop #bop #hardbop #jazzsaxophonist #newyorkcity