Tag Jude Poorten

First Friday: Always Say Goodbye Sextet

Alex Yuwen-saxophone, Kenji Wagner-trumpet, Jude Poorten-guitar, Aleks Izotov-piano, Max Beckman-bass, Andrew Flores-drums First Friday celebrations return to The Nash with the debut of “Always Say Goodbye Sextet”, a new band made up of some of the finest musicians in the…

Jude Poorten Trio

Jude Poorten-guitar, Max Beckman-bass, Andrew Flores-drums Jude Poorten is a Phoenix born and raised guitarist. Growing up, he was fascinated by the improvisations of the blues, and carried that love through to his study of jazz music in high school at Phoenix Conservatory…

Chaz Martineau Quartet

Chaz Martineau-tenor sax, Eric Rasmussen-alto sax, Jude Poorten -guitar, Vincent Thiefain-bass, Andrew Flores-drums This will be Chaz’s final performance before moving to pursue his music career in New York City. He will be playing several of his originals, as well…

Paul Combs Quartet – Jazz In the Movies

TWO SHOWS: 7:00 & 9:00 PM “If you dig soprano saxophone, you really should hear this guy. He’s playing some of the most interesting straight horn around.“  – Larry Nai, Cadence Magazine Paul Combs – saxes, Jude Poorten – guitar, Max Beckman…

First Friday: Dave Berry Organ Quartet

Chaz Martineau-tenor saxophone, David Berry – organ, Jude Poorten-electric guitar, Matt McClintock-drums The David Berry Quartet is one of the most energetic and unique up-and-coming groups in the valley. With repertoire ranging from classic standards to original compositions and arrangements (never straying far from…