The most amazing & intimate jazz club in the southwest, with different bands performing almost every night in the heart of downtown Phoenix - especially Fridays & Saturdays. Recognized by Downbeat Magazine as one of the top jazz venues in the U.S., The Nash is named for “the most valuable player” in jazz (Modern Drummer Magazine), Phoenix native Lewis Nash.
The venue is very well done. A mix of table seating, chairs only and a long high table in back.Serves wine and a good selection of beers. Jazz artist art work.
The Nash has and continues to be one of the main reasons I attend First Friday.The atmosphere is excellent and its not limited to the music. The interior inviting and welcoming with friendly and warm staff, and exquisite art decorating its walls.
Terrific place downtown for live jazz music. If you go on the first Friday of the month the concert is free, which is a perfect spot for anyone (date night, by yourself, with a group of friends, family). They have a bar in there now where you can get entire bottles of wine. The website has a calendar of all the musicians going to be there for a specific month and a description of the type of music they play (type of instrument, genre of jazz, something special or individual about them). I went for the first time last month and saw a space influenced jazz band, which entitled their music kind of sounded like the album to the movie Interstellar.
I dont usually like to get out of the house that often, and even though its hard figuring out how to park if you arent used to the area, this place always feels very safe and welcoming.I love it that the music isnt too loud that your cant enjoy it. Doesnt smell bad, very clean, great music
Whats not to like? Its a lovely venue and gave us a wonderful night. Its been around for as long as Roosevelt has claimed popularity and heres hoping it doesnt go anywhere. Cheers!
This is a great place to spend Friday or any other night with your beloved or friends. The music, people and atmosphere are filled with energy, invigorating and soothing at the same time. Visit this beautiful place and contribute to the Nash and the school of Jazz. Thank you.
The Nash has to be on your list of places to go in Phoenix. There is not a bad seat in the house. The art exhibits they have there are outstanding. The volunteers have such a happy, light-hearted, energetic demeanor - it gets you in the mood to listen to some great music. The patrons are great, you get a real sense of community. The musicians - GREAT!!!!
Who wouldnt love this place? This is my go to place if I wanted to chill and drink a few beer. The jazz music always gets me. So soothing. Would always come back here
World famous jazz concerts. Not to be confused, at least on the night I was there, with club. The dance floor had tables on them. Seemed to be a mixed crowd middle age to older. Music was fantastic! Wouldve liked to have been able to dance.
A hidden jewel in Phoenix entertainment. Really great musicians come through as well as wonderful local talent. Its always sold out. Cozy with a limited bar but clean, friendly and easy to find. This place will expand so keep an eye out for great talent on the web site.
The Nash is an inspiring place for musicians of all backgrounds, but especially if you are at all interested in jazz. I always enjoy the shows here, they are personal and close, and provide a good venue to feel involved in the music. The staff and volunteers really enjoy what they do and you can see it on their faces. Great community there, great musicians!
Here enjoying an awesome performance by Benjamin Cortez and his group, an awesome emerging artist. He and his group are incredible and will continue to grow! This venue is a great place to see up and coming new jazz.
The Nash is an amazing venue for real life jazz musicians in this area! It also attracts nationally known jazz musicians! You know youre in the right place because the volunteers, the musicians, and all the folks in there are music lovers!!
The music was wonderful, but the atmosphere was definitely lacking in some essential decor. The vibes could be so much better at this spot with some minor changes
Listened to The Joel Oroz Quintet, cool jazz.
Had a great experience at the Nash. It harbors very talented musicians and a very welcoming Jazz community. Both the musicians and people in the audience are friendly and down to earth. Theres not a sense of pretentiousness, so new listeners to this style of music are very welcomed. Thanks for providing student discounts as well.
Great venue for jazz. Truly appreciate their passion for supporting young artists.Amazing sound system! Small venue allows for an intimate experience. Snacks and drinks are available for a reasonable fee.Lots if history in this venue. Be sure to check out the photos on the walls along with the stories that go with them.
Excellent music and club. Well run and only about a block from the light rail. Would definitely go there again.
Smaller intimate venue, good sound, good everything...
Went to watch a West Coast jazz ensemble on a Saturday night for the first time. The performers and performance itself was excellent. A privilege to see some truly authentic, knowledgeable and honest bunch of guys paying homage to some of the West Coasts most important Jazz influences from the bop through cool jazz scene.The Nash looks like a real institution in Phoenix, with some inspired art pieces for sale in a vibrant neighbourhood. The setting is intimate while not being restrictive and the acoustics were very good considering the size and shape of the room. The people who run the Nash are true Jazz promoters and it was an authentic experience overall.
Im so glad theres a place to see great jazz in Phoenix. We saw Ben Wendel, a Grammy award winning saxophonist play with the Scottsdale community college orchestra at a bargain price. Such a unique experience. This is the kind of place that cares about the music, the people who make it, and the people who appreciate it. Thanks!
Always always have a blast here!!
Fantastic jazz music venue!
Love this venue for great entertainment. A huge variety of jazz music with talent you would see in Vegas. Great place!!
Sunday Jam Session at 6 pm was amazing! Great talented people living around me sharing their love of jazz. Great venue, super friendly atmosphere.
Great Jazz club. I was very impressed. The Nash draws out some great people and it has great music. I really enjoyed my night. If you love jazz this is the place.
The Nash is one of my favorite dt phx spots. They have deals for students! Don’t listen to too much jazz? ...be a lot cooler if you did.
Great jazz. Staff was friendly and top notch. Nice crowd.
We went there for Jazz and Jokes recently. The jazz on that night was ok, the jokes covered the range from duds to funny. In general, most of my Nash experiences are 4-5. This one was more like a 3-4.
Hands down the best place to see jazz in Phoenix. True aficionados know this is where you will hear the top talent.
If you like Jazz, look no further. This place is a gem. Has open jams every Sunday for all levels and ages, has the best of the best in jazz show up for shows, and has incredibly kind people running it. Come and listen to great music.
Great jazz venue. Worthy of support. Xmas jazz on dec 15 was fun and unique arrangements.
Very nice atmosphere. Food was good as well as the service.
Every time we have visited the Nash it’s been a special treat for eyes and ears — and mind.
Real, authentic jazz in its many walks of life. You’ll enjoy a bit of everything from local veterans to young and new artists, all while indulging in a very tasteful, ambient atmosphere. Please check this place out
Was a spectacular night. Was totally sucked into the talent of the band last night.
Enjoyed the music and ambience. Parking is tricky, but possible with a little walking. Glad that we have this venue available.Making the restrooms unisex would serve the customers better--several guys were waiting for the Mens Room while the Womens was readily available.
The Nash is an outstanding place to experience live jazz! It is small, has a variety of seating options, and the sound is always great.
Great place, I love that they give young aspiring musicians a platform!
Great intimate venue. Excellent artists. Saw Camille Sledge there October 20th and she rocked it!
Great little jazz club downtown. They also have outstanding youth education programs.
Great intimate venue. Great experience, trendy crowd, good sound quality
Had to take a second to write a quick review. We are actually sitting here during an intermission and my husband and I cant stop speaking volumes about this place. Incredibly talented artists with a great volunteer staff has made our night memorable! We will be back. We love that it is a non profit and they are byob as well as they offer wine and beer and a variety of soft drinks. Our first time here and most certainly wont be our last!!
Music... Horrible. Embarrassing music last night. What jazz group uses sheet music to keep pace. Sloppy, deliberate and amateur at best. Ive been to better dive establishments that delivered superior music than this second hand cruise ship production.Atmosphere... The place seniors go to after a good meal at Morrisons cafeteria. The vibe was thick with blue hairs. There must have been a casino bus just drop off a group. Let me explain it this way... One leader of the audience would clap after a run of self indulgent solos, by the folks on stage that professed themselves as jazz artists, and the rest of the crowd in turn would awkwardly applaud as a sign of an ignorant herd mentality, as they obviously have never experienced good jazz.Sheepishly, Ill admit to paying a cover to get in...$20 a head. They should be ashamed to be an organization that supports the arts. Its an offense to real artists who know how to jam.In closing, ask yourself... would you have paid to watch the band from you 6th grade school play?Run, dont walk away from this place.
Love the performance a bit tight for space. I would fondly recommend for music lovers.
We went on an open mic night, and every act could’ve been it’s own sold show. Fun venue, friendly staff, and great vibes
Wow. Amazing show
So fun! Great musicians and friendly staff. I take my kids on Sundays to watch the jam night and sometimes I get up and sing with the band. Also, I love that its always clean! So glad this place exists!
Great ambience and musicians.
Great Experince for Valentines Day women Poerty with Jazz music great idea
Incredible talent in a refined yet chill atmosphere. The people in the front lobby were very kind and welcoming.
Phoenix has a sweet spot for jazz. Long live The Nash. All the staff are well informed and friendly (mostly volunteers).
Really neat non profit jazz place
I must be an uncultured swine because I didnt like it one bit. The beer list was kind of sad and I must of been the only one who thought to dress up. I be back but with lower expectations.
If you like Jazz, you need to visit. Fantastic atmosphere, along with good music, you can just close your eyes and let the sounds put you in a mood.
Quaint setting with tables and chairs, sells alcohol and snacks, can bring your own food. Excellent jazz presentation!
This is THE place to go if you are looking for a classy night out in the downtown area. The performances are always top notch and the staff are very caring and obviously passionate about their work. The Nash is a great place for a date, going out with friends and/or family, or just having a low key night of good ol jazz to yourself.
This was a fun place. We will definitely be back
We went last night for our anniversary and Loved it! The entire staff was very friendly, and the live jazz was spectacular. Tickets were $20 each without Student discount (with a student discount its $10 each) but they told us there are free jam sessions on Sundays! Outside food is welcome, so we got food a few doors down and ate it at one of the tables while we watched the show. They did their own arrangements of a lot of classics like Carol King, The Beatles, Bread etc. They have tons of different kinds of performances too, just check out their event calendar. We will be back! Amazing jazz
Beautiful place very good vibes loved it
A fantastic Jazz concert at last he Nash!!
Awesome Staff and Great Music
Nice intimate venue. Fun time.
Love this place! Especially Sunday evening where the new and the seasoned musicians Jam together
Love it! Especially if Michael Kocur or Nicole Pesce are playing... but actually LOTs of great area musicians!
Great place to listen to some local jazz
Love what they are doing to help keep jazz alive and educate..
There are not many true jazz venues in the Valley. The Nash has an excellent jazz program aimed not only at entertainment, but at building community. If you love jazz, this is THE place to be!
An excellent place to hear those who love jazz....
This place is an excellent local spot! Its great for jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The venue also hosts workshops for different jazz styles.
Great place for local and regional jazz. Sunday afternoon performances in this cozy setting are especially enjoyable.
Cool place for listening music. We went on a First Friday. It was free, the music was spectacular. The musicians were very talented.
Great variety of music and lovely venue! Going back for sure!
WOW!! The music settles the soul! Their vibe is blissful and entrancing. Get lost, and find youself in the music.
First time. Friendly staff and great music and great ambiance
The meal & service were great & the price was very reasonable especially considering the generous portion.
We went for Hot Dogs and Jazz. A great family event that taught about the history of jazz and played a song from each era of jazz, from the 1920s to the 1960s. Plus, they served corndogs.
Such an awesome place!! Love the music & venue
The kids really enjoyed the jazz lesson and interaction
Very nice venue for jazz!
One of the best experience of my life. I loved the venue and the music is phenomenal!
Intimate little spot. Parking was easy on a Thu night.
Hidden treasure in the valley. Lived here most my life and regret that Ive only just now been. Will be here more often for some great jazz
Love this place, Great music & intimate setting.
Excellent place to enjoy live jazz music.
Great place for music. They bring in some of the best.
Live Jazz with limited drinks and snacks. Its all about the music.
A fun place to go to listen to jazz music.
Great music. Nice intimate venue.