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First Friday: Corner Pocket – The Music of Bill Evans

Chris Ross-bass, Adam Roberts-saxophone, Dave Henning-piano, Ryan Anthony-drums Corner Pocket originated in 2020 and has created a heavy hitting repertoire showcased across the valley ranging from traditional jazz to hard bop. Led by bassist Chris Ross, joining him is Adam Roberts (Saxophone), Dave…

First Friday: Brandon Sanders

FREE ADMISSION! Chris Lewis-tenor sax, Luther Allison-piano, Eric Wheeler-bass, Brandon Sanders-drums “You may not hear a more tasteful, delightfully hard-swinging jazz album in 2023 than drummer Brandon Sanders’ debut, Compton’s Finest.” – AllMusic “Brandon Sanders, a Harlem favorite, is a…

First Friday: Fusion Night with creatures! & co.

Garrett Bowers-guitar, Dean Nelson-guitar, Isaac Martin-guitar, Tyler Patnode-bass, Jorgen Gregg-keys, Dylan Zenner-sax, Max Mulmed-drums Bringing both lush and energetic jazz arrangements, creatures! & co. provides an evening of progressive jazz fusion you won’t want to miss that will perfectly set the tone for your First Friday!…

First Friday: Kenji Wagner

FREE ADMISSION! Bailey Zick-pedal steel guitar, Reid Riddiough-guitar, Kenji Wagner-bass, Jordan Tompkins-drums Phoenix based bassist Kenji Wagner and his trio will explore elements of jazz, americana, folk, and country music. Come in to The Nash for a cold drink and…

First Friday: Joshua Moore Quartet

FREE ADMISSION! Andy Gross-sax, Joshua Moore-guitar, Chris Finet-bass, Connor Sample-drums Josh Moore is the guitar department head at NAU, returning to The Nash for this special First Friday show. This show will feature some standards, some lesser-known jazz compositions, and…

First Friday: Eric Rasmussen Quartet

FREE ADMISSION! Eric Rasmussen-alto saxophone/compositions, Vince Kaufman-tenor saxophone, Bailey Zick-bass, Connor Sample-drums The Eric Rasmussen Quintet, featuring original compositions and arrangements by Eric. Come in to The Nash for a cold drink and some great jazz before tackling the rest of the…

First Friday: JiGGle!

FREE ADMISSION! Jiggle is: Scott Zimmer – alto and soprano saxophone, Bryon Ruth – tenor saxophone, Ted Sistrunk – bass, Jacob Eary – drums Since 2001, JiGGle has been opening the ears and minds of audiences with their unique approach…

First Friday: The Phoenix City Singers Jazz Quartet

FREE ADMISSION! Max Beckman, Kenji Wagner, Charles Smith, Jordan Tompkins + special guests “The Phoenix City Singers Jazz Quartet is a collective of like minded bohemian activists who are dedicated to changing the world through song.  Expect this supergroup to bring your favorite…

First Friday: Mike Ozuna Quartet

FREE ADMISSION! Brice Winston-sax, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Chris Finet-bass, Rob Moore-drums Mike Ozuna returns to First Friday with some of the best musicians Arizona has to offer – don’t miss this one! Come in to The Nash for a cold drink…