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First Friday: The Arsen Nalbandian Trio

Arsen Nalbandian – piano, Kenji Wagner – upright bass, Micah Miranda – drums The Arsen Nalbandian Trio – featuring Kenji Wagner and Micah Miranda – is an up-and-coming jazz piano trio with roots stemming from the great piano trios of jazz history, such as the Oscar…

First Friday: The Salt River Project

Alex Oliverio-strings, Bailey Zick-strings, Max Beckman-strings, Caleb Michel-drums, Jon Starks-percussion “The Salt River Project” is a group of valley-natives who use their uniquely southwestern experience to  bridge the gap between American folk music, jazz, and the avant-garde. Come in to…

First Friday: Odd Man Out

FREE ADMISSION! Mike Ozuna-guitar, Ted Sistrunk-bass, John Lewis-drums, with Bob Powers-trumpet ODD MAN OUT plays funky jazz and swing music with a modern edge. The group features Ted Sistrunk on upright bass, Mike Ozuna on electric guitar, John Lewis on drums…

First Friday: The Not Just For Lovers Only Quartet

FREE ADMISSION! “Max Beckman, Charlie Smith, Sam Russo and Clark Gibson Play: Not Just for Lovers Only” Clark Gibson-sax, Charlie Smith-piano, Max Beckman-bass, Sam Russo-drums The Not Just for Lovers Only Quartet takes no prisoners in their program of 12 great…

First Friday: Stan Sorenson Quartet

FREE ADMISSION! Stan Sorenson-guitar, Andrew Gross-sax, Mario Mendivil-bass, Buddy Banks-drums Stan & the guys will be playing Jazz and Latin Standards, Jazz arrangements of Pop tunes, Funk and Reggae. Come in to The Nash for a cold drink and some great…

First Friday: Michael Powers Group

FREE ADMISSION! First Friday at THE NASH is proud to present the Michael Powers Group featuring: Michael Powers-guitar/synth, Ioannis Goudelis-keys, Mario Mendivil-bass, John Lewis-drums Individually they have shared the stage and studio with The Fifth Dimension, Melissa Manchester, Herbie Hancock, Nancy…

First Friday: Mike Ozuna

FREE ADMISSION! Bryon Ruth-sax, Mike Ozuna-guitar, Nick Manson-piano, Ted Sistrunk-bass, Conner Sample-drums Mike Ozuna has assembled a stellar group of musicians for this First Friday celebration! Come in to The Nash for a cold drink and some great jazz before…

CANCELED: First Friday

The Roosevelt Row Merchant’s Association has decided it is in the public interest to suspend First Friday activities for April 3rd, 2020 and, as a result, we will not be presenting our usual live entertainment that night either. Stay healthy.…

First Friday: Chaz Martineau

Chaz Martineau-tenor sax, Vincent Thiefain-bass, Jacob Eary-drums Chaz Martineau is a Phoenix based saxophonist and composer currently pursuing his master’s degree at ASU. His playing and improvising is inspired by musicians such as Lage Lund, Mark Turner, and Melissa Aldana.…