{"id":354634,"date":"2025-11-04T09:03:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T09:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/354634\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T09:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T09:03:12","slug":"the-nash-to-present-holiday-jazz-concerts-throughout-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/354634\/","title":{"rendered":"The Nash to Present Holiday Jazz Concerts Throughout December"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Nash will ring in the holiday season with a series of festive jazz concerts throughout December, featuring local and national artists performing holiday favorites, jazz standards, and big band classics. The lineup includes tributes to Vince Guaraldi and Duke Ellington<\/a>, vocal jazz showcases, and a New Year\u2019s Eve celebration to welcome 2026.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis time of year is all about connection and joy, and nothing brings people together quite like live music,\u201d said Steve Maun, President and CEO of The Nash. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to offer something for everyone\u2014whether you love holiday standards, big band sounds, or lively New Orleans brass.\u201d<\/p>\n

Holiday Concert Schedule<\/p>\n

Saturday, December 6 \u2013 Jim Martinez: A Charlie Brown Christmas

\n7 p.m. & 9 p.m.

\nPianist and Steinway Artist Jim Martinez and his trio perform Vince Guaraldi\u2019s beloved jazz score from A Charlie Brown Christmas in honor of the film\u2019s 60th anniversary, including \u201cChristmas Time Is Here\u201d and \u201cLinus and Lucy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Monday, December 8 \u2013 Nash Vocal Ensembles: A Holiday Vocal Jazz Affair

\nThree ensembles and a jazz combo perform holiday standards such as \u201cWinter Wonderland\u201d and \u201cI\u2019ll Be Home for Christmas\u201d alongside Great American Songbook favorites.<\/p>\n

Sunday, December 14 \u2013 Bad Cactus Brass Band Christmas Show

\n7 p.m.

\nThe Bad Cactus Brass Band returns with holiday carols in a New Orleans jazz style, mixing dixieland, second-line rhythms, and bluesy swing.<\/p>\n

Friday, December 19 \u2013 Typhanie Monique: Songs of the Season

\n7 p.m.

\nAcclaimed vocalist Typhanie Monique performs soulful interpretations of seasonal and contemporary songs, including Stevie Wonder<\/a>\u2019s \u201cSomeday at Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Saturday, December 20 \u2013 The Ellington Nutcracker Suite

\n7 p.m. & 9 p.m.

\nThe Nash Big Band, led by Dr. Clark Gibson, performs Duke Ellington<\/a>\u2019s 1960 jazz arrangement of Tchaikovsky\u2019s The Nutcracker Suite, featuring leading Valley jazz musicians.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, December 31 \u2013 New Year\u2019s Eve with Dennis Rowland & Delphine Cortez

\nRing in 2026 with an evening of swinging jazz and timeless standards performed by Dennis Rowland and Delphine Cortez. The evening includes a champagne toast and treat bag.<\/p>\n

The Nash Jazz Club,\u00a0110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85004. Tickets are on sale now. Advance purchase is recommended, as holiday concerts frequently sell out. For tickets and information, visit www.thenash.org<\/a> or call (602) 795-0464.<\/p>\n

About The Nash<\/p>\n

Operated by Jazz in Arizona, Inc., The Nash is a nonprofit jazz education and performance venue named for Phoenix-born drummer Lewis Nash. Since opening in 2012, the club has presented more than 300 events annually, including performances, jam sessions, and educational programs featuring regional, national, and International Artists<\/a>. DownBeat magazine has listed The Nash among its \u201cGreat Jazz Venues\u201d worldwide.<\/p>\n

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