Joe Henderson News

The Nash will unveil a new exhibit of work from three local artists: Aileen Frick, Abe Zucca and Jos Andr s Gir n. The exhibit, 'Home: Celebrating Community reflects the artists' impressions of community through iconic paintings of our downtown Phoenix neighborhoods.

The genius of jazz masters Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie will be celebrated in words and sounds as poets and jazz musicians converge on The Nash stage Today, Sept. 28 at 7:30 pm for the first show of The Nash's new JAZZ Meets POETRY series.

The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) is pleased to present a free concert by The New Lionel Hampton Big Band with Jason Marsalis, Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. This incredible band featuring world-class musicians who played with the legendary Lionel Hampton will perform a memorable mix of jazz, swing and bebop. This concert was originally scheduled for the Lakeside Pavilion this past summer as part of the WDCB LIVE Jazz Concert Series but was cancelled due to the impact of poor weather on the band's air travel. The rescheduled concert is presented in partnership with WDCB 90.9 FM Public Radio from College of DuPage. There are no advance reservations. The box office will begin to hand out tickets at the MAC day of show, starting at 2 p.m.

The Nash announces its calendar of shows for September including The Lynn Arriale Trio with Lewis Nash, performing on Sept. 14th. Other highlights include Tim Berne's Snakeoil on Sept. 22, with 'jazz matinees' on Sept. 10th with Francine Reed and Dr. Jesse McGuire on Sept. 17.

The genius of jazz masters Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie will be celebrated in words and sounds as poets and jazz musicians converge on The Nash stage Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 pm for the first show of The Nash's new JAZZ Meets POETRY series.

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts opens the 2017-18 Jazz series with the Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio, featuring Dr. Lonnie Smith, Hammond B3 organ, Jonathan Kreisberg, guitar, and Johnathan Blake, drums.

October is a month-long celebration of the 5th Anniversary of The Nash!  Within 5 years of its opening, The Nash has welcomed some of the biggest names in jazz, has been named as a national 'jazz hub,' has served as a home for hundreds of young, new jazz musicians and is a vibrant part of Phoenix's bustling economic development downtown. 

The Iridium has revealed four just-announced shows, plus its upcoming lineup. Scroll down for details!

Together through Walden's Tarpan Records label they will release the new single “FUN, PARTY, SPLASH” featuring Carlos Santana on all digital platforms on August 25, 2017.

The Nash announces its calendar of shows for September including The Lynn Arriale Trio with Lewis Nash, performing on Sept. 14th. Other highlights include Tim Berne's Snakeoil on Sept. 22, with 'jazz matinees' on Sept. 10th with Francine Reed and Dr. Jesse McGuire on Sept. 17.

Celebrating his historic 75th birthday on August 9, 2017, music legend Jack DeJohnette will continue year-long birthday festivities with extensive touring, limited edition product releases, and more.  

The Nash announces its calendar of shows for August including Jazz Messengers Alum, Bobby Watson, who arrives in Phoenix to perform with Lewis Nash on August 13th.

Celebrating his historic 75th birthday on August 9, 2017, music legend Jack DeJohnette will continue year-long birthday festivities with extensive touring, limited edition product releases, and more.  

Fox Inclusion today announced that writer Keely MacDonald has been selected as this year's Fox Writers Lab (FWL) Fellow. Chosen from the sixth annual group of FWL finalists, MacDonald has received a script development deal with Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX).

The National Endowment for the Arts has selected JoAnne Brackeen as a winner of its distinguished Jazz Masters Award for 2018.

Tom Welling (“Smallville”) will join Season Three of LUCIFER. Welling will play “Marcus Pierce,” an accomplished police lieutenant who is everything Lucifer (Tom Ellis) is not – strategic, reserved and well-respected. But perhaps even more annoying are all the things they have in common.

The Nash announces its calendar of shows for August including Jazz Messengers Alum, Bobby Watson, who arrives in Phoenix to perform with Lewis Nash on August 13th.

Two new vinyl titles will be reissued on July 28th as part of Jazz Dispensary's Top Shelf Series: The Elements, a cosmic, four-part improvisation from Joe Henderson featuring Alice Coltrane, and the hard-grooving, politically-charged Harlem Bush Music - Uhurufrom Gary Bartz Ntu Troop.

Showcasing world-class jazz and classical music, IN/TERSECT is a rare opportunity to experience some of the most sophisticated music being created today. The two-day music festival is produced with Chamber Music America and curated by Patrick Zimmerli.

The Nash announces its 'Catch A Rising Star' Summer Concert Series featuring performances by young Arizona jazz artists.  The musicians range from high school to recent college graduates between ages of 18 - 24, who either are based or were raised in Arizona.    Curated by The Nash, this series provides a platform for these emerging artists to gain prominence in the jazz community.