Tag Ryan Anthony

Open Hand

Mary Petrich-saxophones, Mark Witt-trombone, Ray Lebert-guitar, Sean Brogan-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums OpenHand explores original compositions and creative approaches to standards with a decidedly cool chemistry at work. Creative saxophonist Mary Petrich has been developing her own vision for the past 20…

First Friday: Union 32 CD Release Party

Union32: Keith Kelly-tenor saxophone/flute, Adam Roberts-tenor & soprano saxophone, Brett Reed-vibraphone, Bailey Zick -upright bass, Ryan Anthony-drums & cymbals CD Release event – Union32 Releases Wild Horses Free Admission The revered ambience of Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama is…

A Night of Big Band Music: SCC, PC, CGCC

Join us for an evening of Big Band Music, featuring bands from Scottsdale Community College under the direction of Eric Rasmussen, Phoenix College under the direction of Ryan Anthony, and Chandler Gilbert Community College under the direction of Adam Roberts.…

Michael Collins Trio

Michael Collins-piano, Chris Finet-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Don’t miss the Michael Collins Trio at the Nash! Pianist and composer Michael Collins has appeared regularly at the Nash with valley favorites Clevetet, Doublers Collective, and Superstition Jazz Orchestra, and will deploy his…

Nazim Rashid & New Renaissance – A John Coltrane Tribute

Nazim Rashid-sax, Michael Collins-piano, Max Beckman-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Nazim Rashid & New Renaissance – A John Coltrane Tribute Nazim Rashid & New Renaissance will be performing a very special tribute to John Coltrane at The Nash Jazz Club. This will…

Running From Bears plays The Blues and the Abstract Truth

Eric Rasmussen-alto saxophone, Adam Roberts-tenor/soprano sax, Keith Kelly-tenor/baritone sax, Jeff Libman-guitar, Ben Hedquist-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Running From Bears is one of the leading creative jazz ensembles in the Southwest. Formed in 2009, this eclectic Phoenix-based sextet is known for adventurous…

Matt Lennex & The Giants of Jazz

Matt Lennex-trombone, Adam Roberts-saxophone, Nick Manson-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, Ryan Anthony-drums Matt Lennex and the Giants of Jazz – Birthday Bash! Come join Matt and drummer Ryan Anthony as they celebrate their birthdays by playing their favorite songs. From Ellington staples Mood…

Union32 Plays Scandinavian Jazz

Union32: Keith Kelly-saxophone, flute, Brett Reed-vibes, percussion, Alex Oliverio-guitar, Ben Hedquist-acoustic bass, Ryan Anthony-drums and cymbals Scandinavia has been home to trailblazers in the world of jazz since the 1970s. Characterized by “stark” tones, allusions to natural sounds, and folk music influences, jazz with a…

Jam Session: Pam Morita

Pam Morita-piano/bandleader, Chris Ross-bass, Ryan Anthony-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…