Joey DeFrancesco with Lucas Brown and Anwar Marshall

Joey DeFrancesco with Lucas Brown - keyboard / guitar and Anwar Marshall - drums wowed the audience at The Nash Jazz Club with a blazing mix of standards and original arrangements from his new record release "More Music". The new album is “more” in every way. It offers up ten new originals, brought to life by a new trio. And the master B3 organist, who has long supplemented his organ virtuosity with his trumpet playing, brings out his full arsenal: organ, keyboard, piano, trumpet and, for the first time on record, tenor saxophone.

On the evening:

Joey DeFrancesco - Organ / Trumpet / Tenor Saxophone - @joey_defrancesco

Lucas Brown - Keyboard / Guitar - @lucascbrown

Anwar Marshall - Drums - @anwarmarshall

The Nash Jazz Club - Venue - @thenashjazz

With sit-in guests:

Andrew Gross - Tenor Saxophone

Shea Marshall - Tenor Saxophone - @mrsheamarshall

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Houston Person

The audience could not have picked a better way to get in the mood for Valentine’s Day than an evening with “boss tenor man” Houston Person, aided by the extraordinary trio of Mike Kocour on piano, Chris Finet on bass and Lewis Nash on drums at The Nash Jazz Club.

Houston Person specializes in making music that is uplifting with strong recognizable melodies that make you feel happy and want to dance. His relaxed style is reminiscent of the great Ben Webster. Houston is known for his long-time association with legendary vocalist Etta Jones as well as more than 75 albums as bandleader. He is known as the patriarch of The Jazz Cruise on which he has performed every year since its maiden voyage in 2000.

On the evening:

Houston Person – saxophone

Mike Kocour – piano @mike_kocour

Chris Finet – bass

Lewis Nash – drums @lewisnashdrums

The Nash Jazz Club – @thenashjazz

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The Stakes Music

Billed by the Phoenix New Times as “the premier live hip-hop band in town,” The Stakes have become a staple in Arizona’s music scene. The band's performance at The Nash Jazz Club reflected the diverse colors and experiences of the group, with a realism and authenticity that brought together their unique brand of hip-hop. Their stories and visions came to life onstage creating an intoxicating blend of energy which brought the audience to its feet.

On the evening:

  • ZeeDubb - MC @zeedubb

  • Marah Armenta - vocals @maritah89

  • Ben Scolaro - piano @ben_scolaro

  • Luis Martinez - guitar @emptyzluis

  • - saxophone @

  • - bass @

  • Kevin Phillips - drums @kevinphillipsdrummer

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David Berry Quintet

The David Berry Quintet featured a gathering of some of the best-known and respected musicians in Arizona at The Nash Jazz Club. Bandleader Berry was an excellent host and presented an evening of brand-new music as well as interpretations of American songbook standards.

On the evening:

  • David Berry, piano - @davidberrymusic

  • Eric Rasmussen, alto sax - @erassax

  • Alex Yuwen, tenor sax - @alexyuwen

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

  • Connor Sample, drums - @connor_sample

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Nicki Parrott Trio

Nicki could make anyone love jazz! Jazz bassist / vocalist Nicki Parrott, loves old pop songs with good lyrics and melodies so decided to put them to good use at The Nash Jazz club with Chris Grasso - piano and Lewis Nash - drums. Born in Newcastle, Australia, Nicki started her musical training at age four with the piano, followed by the flute, soon after Nicki switched to double bass at the age of 15. “...A rarity, a first-class bassist whose playing is as sublime as her vocals.” - LIMELIGHT

On the evening: Nicki Parrott - bass / vocals, Chris Grasso - piano and Lewis Nash - drums.

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Jackie Lopez and Nuance

Jackie Lopez and Nuance performed at The Nash Jazz Club. Just a few notes was all it took to be captivated by Jackie’s soulful and sultry voice. As a vintage jazz singer she delivered an elegant performance full of “Old Hollywood” sparkle and glamour. Jackie breathed new life into every American Songbook jazz standard she performed. Accompanied by the award-winning Nuance Jazz Ensemble the audience experienced a nostalgia-charmed atmosphere for this show at The Nash Jazz Club.

On the evening: Jackie Lopez - vocals, Devon Bridgewater - trumpet/violin/flugelhorn, Dan Sieckman - guitar, Mike King - bass and Joel Oroz - drums. Images by Joseph Berg Jazz Photographer.

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Clark Gibson Quartet

The Clark Gibson Quartet featuring Clark Gibson - saxophone, Nick Manson - piano, Chris Finet - bass and Rob Moore - drums performed at The Nash Jazz Club. Over the past 20 years, Clark has worked with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Tito Puente Jr., Pat Bianchi and many others.

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Carole Pellatt Quartet – The Pellattidudes Tour

The Carole Pellatt Quartet - The Pellattidudes Tour performed at The Nash Jazz Club. Featuring Carole Pellatt - guitar, Nick Manson - piano, Dwight Kilian - bass and Dom Moio - drums. This new quartet is celebrating all that grooves. They covered a myriad of styles and artists, all of whom envelope a deep history of groove. This was an evening of exultation, fun, humor and music.

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Dmitri Matheny Group

An all-star celebration of fresh originals and timeless classics by The Dmitri Matheny Group featuring Dmitri Matheny - flugelhorn, Lamar Gaines - piano, Dwight Kilian - bass, Dom Moio - drums and sit-in guest Greg Williamson on drums at The Nash Jazz Club, Phoenix, Arizona. Matheny vaulted onto the jazz scene in the 1990s as the protégé of jazz legend Art Farmer. Since then he has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal international following, releasing eleven CDs and touring extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Check out his most recent release “Cascadia”

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Everette Harp With Lewis Nash

A very special guest appearance by Grammy nominated saxophonist Everette Hart with the “Power Trio” at The Nash Jazz Club was enjoyed by all. This is an eight images series showing what appears to be a lot of interplay / fun going on between Harp and Nash.

Everette Harp is an American jazz saxophonist who has recorded for Blue Note, Capitol and Shanachie Records. His album Jazz Funk Soul, a collaboration with Chuck Loeb and Jeff Lorber, received his first nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.

The aptly named “Power Trio” brought together three of Arizona’s most accomplished musical powers at The Nash Jazz Club. Mike Kocour - organ, Stan Sorenson - guitar and Lewis Nash on drums.

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