Tag Dowell Davis

Jazz Matinee: Delphine Cortez sings Nancy Wilson!

Delphine Cortez-vocals, Frank Smith-saxes/flute, Devon Bridgewater-trumpet/flugelhorn, Joel Robin-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Dowell Davis-drums From the moment Delphine heard a Nancy Wilson “45”, she idolized her distinctively passionate approach to singing. This special “first-time” show features songs from throughout Miss Nancy’s long career, starting with her…

Jermaine Lockhart, featuring Lisa Hightower

Jermaine Lockhart-tenor sax, Garrison Jones-keys, Andre Brewer-bass, Dowell Davis-drums, special guest vocalist Lisa Hightower “An evening of standards, principles and practices with Jermaine Lockhart featuring vocalist Lisa Hightower and Friends” Tenor Saxophonist Jermaine Lockhart resides in Phoenix, Arizona. Jermaine was…

Jazz Matinee: Francine Reed

Francine Reed-vocals, Joel Robin-piano, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Andy Gonzales-bass, Dowell Davis-drums From the mid-1970s through the early 90s, Francine reigned as the most popular jazz and blues vocalist in the Valley.  In fact, she was still winning New Times/Best of Phoenix…

Jam Session: Chris Finet

Chris Finet-bass/bandleader, Charlie Smith-piano, Dowell Davis-drums Every Sunday the true spirit of jazz plays out on stage at The Nash, as student and pro musicians play together, unrehearsed, in a variety of combinations. There’s always a solid core trio. Student…

Pam Morita Quintet: International Peace Day Celebration

Pam Morita-piano/vocals, Wen Wu-woodwinds, Allen Ames-violin/guitar, Ben Hedquist-bass, Dowell Davis-drums In celebration of  International Day of Peace on September 21st. Music without borders is a concert of music from different countries to use music as a way of spreading love…

Jazz Matinee: Francine Reed

Francine Reed-vocals, Stan Sorenson-guitar. Joel Robin-piano, Mel Brown-bass, Dowell Davis-drums Francine’s shows always sell out quickly, so get your tickets and the seats you want now! From the mid-1970s through the early 90s, Francine reigned as the most popular jazz…

Sherry Roberson celebrates Billie Holiday

Sherry Roberson-vocals, Jesse McGuire-trumpet, Beth Lederman-piano, Mario Mendivil-bass, Dowell Davis-drums Acclaimed Phoenix vocalist Sherry Roberson pays tribute to the immortal Billie Holiday in this special performance. Sherry Roberson, a virtual Valley native, has a long history of club and concert…

Jermaine Lockhart with Kim Weston: A Night of Jazz and R&B

TWO SHOWS: 7:00 & 9:00 PM Jermaine Lockhart-sax, Raul Yanez – keys, Roger Dryer-bass, Dowell Davis-drums with Kim Weston-vocals Soulful sax man Jermaine Lockhart joins the sultry vocals of singer/songwriter Kim Weston for an electric night of Jazz & R…

Francine Reed

Outdoors/Socially distanced at Venue 122 – AZ Jewish Historical Society  Francine Reed-vocals, Stan Sorenson-guitar, Joel Robin-piano, Felix Sainz-bass, Dowell Davis-drums All-time Valley favorite vocalist (and featured Lyle Lovett bandmate for 30+ years) Francine Reed energizes our Spring concert series with…