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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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

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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

#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


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

Charles McPherson Quintet for The Nash 9th Anniversary

The Charles McPherson Quintet performed at The Nash Jazz Club for The Nash's 9th Anniversary celebration. On the evening: Charles McPherson - saxophone, Terell Stafford - trumpet, Bruce Barth - piano, Peter Washington - bass and Lewis Nash - drums.

#charlesmcpherson #terellstafford #brucebarth #peterwashington #lewisnash #thenash #thenashjazz #jazz #phoenix #rooseveltrow