{"id":2062626,"date":"2025-10-01T18:11:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T18:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2062626"},"modified":"2025-10-01T18:11:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T18:11:12","slug":"the-nash-in-downtown-phoenix-adds-a-new-program-to-its-event-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-nash-in-downtown-phoenix-adds-a-new-program-to-its-event-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"The Nash in downtown Phoenix adds a new program to its event calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeveral performers during a recent showcase at The Nash.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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The Nash opened in downtown Phoenix in 2012 to become a hub for jazz lovers and the jazz-curious to congregate and listen to live music <\/a>from area acts to international performers.<\/p>\n

Mission accomplished. A slew of world-class acts have graced the stage, the place has expanded<\/a> in size and the programming and educational evolution continues.<\/p>\n

Jazz Casual Thursdays is a new weekly series on the venue\u2019s calendar. Taking place on, you guessed it, Thursdays, the night was inspired by a TV show from the \u201960s called Jazz Casual<\/em> that put jazz into viewers\u2019 homes, where they could soak up the sounds in comfort. It was a roster of legends, John Coltrane, Elvin Jones, Mel Torm\u00e9 and Dave Brubeck were just a few. The program ran sporadically between 1961 and 1968 on National Education Television, which was succeeded by PBS.<\/p>\n

The Nash wants to recreate that sense of ease, where you\u2019d be taking it easy at home and could pop on the tube for quality tunes. At this event, there\u2019s a $10 cover and a come-as-you-are vibe encouraging locals and visitors to pop by and check out musicians from their artist-in-residency program playing different jazz styles. One night, it might be contemporary improv, and another night, swinging standards might be on tap.<\/p>\n

Co-founder Joel Goldenthal reiterates one of the primary purposes of adding this ultra-relaxed night to the roster that Steve Maun, president and CEO, stated in a press release \u2013 to make world-class jazz accessible to everyone. \u201cWe understand that there\u2019s a mystery to jazz,\u201d Goldenthal says, \u201cBut we don\u2019t want that to stop anyone from coming in. In fact, it\u2019s the opposite. We want people to come in and enjoy all of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Goldenthal says it has already received a warm welcome. \u201cWe had a great crowd (on a recent Thursday), and it was so nice to see so many people enjoying the intimacy and vibe.\u201d Beer, wine, cocktails and light snacks are on the bar menu.<\/p>\n

In addition to the new series, another significant change at The Nash is Goldenthal\u2019s shift in roles. He has stepped down as the executive director to become the nonprofit\u2019s sustainability specialist. \u201cWe\u2019ve raised money to expand and create new music and education opportunities and we want to continue to build our offerings for a wonderful future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jazz Casual Thursdays happen weekly at 7:30 p.m. at The Nash<\/a>. Admission is $10.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.phoenixnewtimes.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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