Our community is celebrating The 1st Anniversary of

The Performance and Education Center of Jazz in Arizona a 501(c)(3) organization and you are invited to participate. About The Nash

The Nash is the performance and education center of Jazz in Arizona, a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1977 to create a jazz community in the desert. While the Organization has a proud history of producing an average of 20-30 top-quality jazz performances a year and taking jazz into elementary schools, the opening of The Nash in mid-2012 has dramatically changed its scope and provided a stunning model for community building. More than 20,000 visitors to The Nash have enjoyed over 200 live jazz performances and participated in dozens of educational workshops. The Nash was honored with appearances by jazz giants including Lincoln Center’s Wynton Marsalis and its name-sake, world-renowned drummer Lewis Nash; and it has been written about nationally in Downbeat Magazine and in the September 2013 issue of Phoenix Magazine.

In a little over a year's time, The Nash has gone from an optimistic vision for our jazz community to the most hopeful of realities. The 1st Anniversary Celebration of The Nash commemorates our extraordinary f irst year and provides opportunities to support our future growth – including more performances by jazz luminaries and the expansion our education programs to engage more underserved youth.

The Nash: Jazz Happens Here…and you are invited to become a proud sponsor of this dynamic community celebration! Please contact Joel Goldenthal, Executive Director at 602-750-7045 or [email protected].

110 E. Roosevelt Street | Phoenix, AZ | www.TheNash.org

Top L-R: Noah Simpson, Chris Light, Kalena Nash; middle: Andrew Schiller, Matt Williams, Lewis Nash; bottom: Paul Eirik Melhus, Cody Rowlands, Ted Sistrunk. Left L-R: Rene Rosnes, Wynton Marsalis, Peter Washington, Lewis Nash. Photos by Diane Banyai.

Jazz Happens Here! 1st Anniversary Celebration Events

1st LIVE at The Nash in Phoenix - Fri. Oct. 11, 2013 - 7 & 8:45 p.m. Anniversary Celebration The Lewis Nash All-star Quintet

Photo by Merri Cyr Photo byTerrence Jenning s Photo by Mary Jane Farnsw orth Randy Brecker | Javon Jackson | George Cables | George Mraz | Lewis Nash Concert & Cocktail Party Remembering Piano Greats George Duke, Keith Greko, Marian McPartland, in a private home Mulgrew Miller and Cedar Walton featuring with the Lewis Nash Trio Mike Kocour|Beth Lederman|Charles Lewis Thurs. Oct. 10 - 6:30 p.m. Sat. Oct. 12 - 7:30 p.m.

New Orleans-style BRUNCH

Jazz Happens Here!

BUY NOW AND SAVE! TICKETS for all 4 events at www.TheNash.org featuring Bad Cactus Brass Band or call 602-795-0464 Sun. Oct. 13 - 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Produced by Jazz in Arizona to support The Nash, its nonprofit performance and education center About The Lewis Nash All-stars

Randy Brecker (trumpet and ugelhorn) is a ve-time Grammy winner who has been shaping the sound of Jazz, R&B and Rock for more than four decades. His performances have graced hundreds of albums by a wide range of artists ranging from James Taylor and Bruce Springsteen to Frank Sinatra, Steely Dan, David Sanbourn, Jaco Pastorius, Horace Silver, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Frank Zappa, and many Grecker Brothers projects with his late brother, Michael. More at www.randybrecker.com

Jackson Javon (saxophone) came into international prominence as a member of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, with which he toured and made many recordings. Jackson has toured and appeared on over 125 recordings with artists including Elvin Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Betty Carter, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter, Donald Byrd, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Richard Davis, Bobby Hutcherson, Curtis Fuller and Stanley Turrentine. His most recent CD is LUCKY 13 with guest Les McCann. More at .www.javonjackson.com

George Cables (piano) is a major voice in modern jazz. He has performed and recorded with Joe Henderson, Dextor Gordon, Art Pepper, Roy Haynes, Max Roach, Art Blakey, Sonny Rollins, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Williams, Bobby Hutcherson and Dizzy Gillespie. Cables is noted for his fresh interpretations of classic compositions and for his innovative style of writing. His most recent release is My Muse on High Note Records. More at www.georgecables.com

George Mraz (bass) came from Czechoslovakia to Boston on a scholarship to the Berklee School of Music in 1968. One year later, he got a call from Dizzy Gillespie to join his group in New York. Mraz went on to perform and record with Oscar Peterson, Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Bill Evans, Tommy Flanagan, Slide Hampton, Elvin Jones, Joe Henderson, Joe Lovano, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Roy Hargrove, Mc Coy Tyner and many more. Mraz has recorded six albums with his own dynamic quartet. His latest release, Moravian Gems, is a collection of originals developing out of the folk tradition of Moravá. More at www.georgemraz.com

Lewis Nash, namesake of The Nash, was the "rst call" jazz drummer in his native Phoenix at the age of 21, working with Sonny Stitt, Art Pepper, Red Garland, Lee Konitz, Barney Kessell and Slide Hampton. In 1981, Nash moved to New York City and joined the trio of great jazz vocalist Betty Carter. He nished out the decade playing with Ron Carter, Branford Marsalis, J.J. Johnson, Don Pullen and George Adams, Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz, Art Farmer, Clark Terry and Milt Jackson. For the next decade, Lewis was a member of the Tommy Flanagan Trio, and is featured on seven CD recordings with the late piano master. He also toured and recorded with both the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. His 500+ discography includes projects with jazz legends Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Benny Carter, Hank Jones and John Lewis, as well as new jazz stars Diana Krall, Joe Lovano and Roy Hargrove. Nash is also featured on recordings by Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, Nancy Wilson, Kenny Rankin, Melissa Manchester and George Michael. In 2007, the Mayor presented Nash with the Key to the City of Phoenix, and the Governor proclaimed Lewis Nash Day in honor of his achievements as a musician and world ambassador for the American art form of jazz. In 2009, Modern Drummer Magazine proclaimed Nash as the most valuable player in jazz. His latest CD release is The Highest Mountain, recorded live at The Cellar Jazz Club in Vancouver. More at www.lewisnash.com The Nash 1st Anniversary Sponsorship Opportunies Presenting Sponsor - $10,000 Primary Sponsor of the entire 4-event celebration Benets: 1 Premium Table for 4 at the Friday Nash Concert | 4 In-home Concert admissions | 4 Sunday Brunch tickets | acknowledgment from the stage at all events | logo/name on display at all events | name on Sponsor Wall at The Nash for one year | full page ad in printed program | website recognition

Friday All-star Concert Sponsor - $5,000 Benets: 2 Premium Tables for 4 at the Friday Nash Concert | acknowledgment from the stage | logo/name on display at all events | name on Sponsor Wall at The Nash for one year | full page ad in printed program | website recognition In-Home Cocktail Party and Concert - $2,500 Trio performance by Cables, Mraz and Nash; Cocktail Party/Meet and Greet with quintet Benets: 4 admissions to the In-Home Concert | 2 seats at the Friday Nash Concert | introduction at the event | logo/name on display | name on Sponsor Wall at The Nash for one year | ½ page ad in printed program | website recognition New Orlean's-Style Sunday Brunch - $2,500 Featuring The Bad Cactus Brass Band Benets: 4 brunch admissions | introduction at the event | logo/name on display | name on Sponsor Wall at The Nash for one year | ½ page ad in printed program | website recognition Artist Travel Sponsor - $2,000 Benets: 4 premium seats at the Friday Nash Concert | Logo/name on display | name on Sponsor Wall at The Nash for one year | ½ page in printed program | website recognition Artist Lodging/Hospitality Sponsor - $2,000 Benets: 2 seats at The Nash Concert | Logo/name on display | name on Sponsor Wall at The Nash for one year | ½ page in printed program | website recognition Master Class - $1,000 Give high school and college combos the experience of playing with and being coached by these jazz masters. Benets: 2 seats at The Nash Concert | name on Sponsor Wall at The Nash for one year | website recognition Remembering 5 Great Pianists Concert - $1,000 Benets: 4 seats at the concert | logo/name on display | name on Sponsor Wall at The Nash for one year | recognition in printed program | website recognition Souvenir Program Sponsor - $1,000 Printed program to be distributed at all 4 events. Benets: full-page color ad or acknowledgment in the printed program | 2 seats at The Friday Nash Concert | name on Sponsor Wall at The Nash for one year | website recognition.

Table Sponsor - $600 (only 4 tables available per show) Benets: 4 front-table seats at the Friday Nash Concert | acknowledgment in the printed program | website recognition Program Ad Ad in printed program to be distributed at all events. Full Page - $300; half page - $200; Quarter page - $150; 1/6 page - $75

For more information or to secure your sponsorship, please contact Joel Goldenthal at 602-750-7045. A personal invitation

As the new president of Jazz in AZ/The Nash, it is my privilege to invite you to participate in the 1st Anniversary Celebration of The Nash, our performance and education center in the Roosevelt Row Arts District of Phoenix. Having such a distinguished line-up of musicians and exciting events is a fitting way to celebrate our 1st Anniversary. It is nothing short of amazing what has transpired in our first year. The Nash is creating an incredibly diverse community of jazz musicians, students, educators and audiences that is thriving on the joy of jazz music.

The Nash has regularly-scheduled performances every Friday and Saturday night; a jam session every Sunday evening, monthly parties, special events including Latin Jazz concerts, plus big band nights and seasonal performances by the ASU and Maricopa Community College jazz departments - more than 200 performances in all. A growing number of educational workshops, clinics and private lessons add to the profound impact of The Nash in our community.

When you come to the Sunday jam session and see a room packed week after week with people enjoying musicians – from teen students to world-class pros – spontaneously making music together, you get an immediate sense of the community-building power of The Nash. It brings people together, fosters an appreciation for jazz and provides the ultimate learning experience for student musicians. The Nash is a magical place; and we've only just begun.

Please accept my heartfelt invitation to be a part of this amazing celebration and our incredibly promising future.

Yours truly, Susan Dwyer

Susan Dwyer President Jazz in AZ/The Nash Count me in! I would like to be a Sponsor of The Nash 1st Anniversary Celebration:

___Presenting Sponsor - $10,000 Please initial and date ___Main Concert Sponsor - $5,000 here to secure your Sponsorship: ___In-Home Cocktail Party/Concert - $2,500 ___New Orlean's-Style Sunday Brunch - $2,500 ______Artist Travel Sponsor - $2,000 ___Artist Lodging/Hospitality Sponsor - $2,000 ___Master Class - $1,000 ___Remembering 5 Great Pianists Concert - $1,000 ___Souvenir Program Sponsor - $1,000 ___Table Sponsor - $600 ___Program Ad __Full Page - $300 __Half page - $200 __Quarter page - $150 __Sixth page - $75

I would like to purchase Tickets:

Please indicate the number of tickets you wish to purchase in any given category. You may either complete your order online at www.TheNash.org or by calling Joan at 480-947-6119.

___PATRON BADGE @ $250 for premier seating at all 4 events, including Row 2 table seat at OCT 11 concert (10% discount if purchased by Sept. 30). NOTE: After purchase of badge, call 602-795-0464 to schedule Sunday brunch.

___OCT 10 (Thurs.) LEWIS NASH TRIO in-home concert, including light food with wine/beer @ $100 (10% discount if purchased by Sept. 30)

OCT 11 (Fri.) 7 pm or 8:45 pm LEWIS NASH ALL-STARS QUINTET @The Nash (10% discount if purchased by Sept. 30) ___*SPONSOR TABLE @ $600 (table of 4 seats in Row 1) ___*HIGH-TOP BAR SEAT @ $65 (at back of room in small intimate setting with view over the forward seats) ___*ROW SEAT @ $45 (row seating not assigned; all on first-come basis)

OCT 12 (Sat.) 7:30 pm - "REMEMBERING PIANO GREATS" concert @ The Nash, with Mike Kocour, Charles Lewis and Beth Lederman in tribute to George Duke, Keith Greko, Marian McPartland, Mulgrew Miller and Cedar Walton ___*$25 General (10% discount if purchased by Sept. 30)

OCT 13 (Sun.) 10:15 am or 12:30 pm New Orleans-style Jazz Brunch @The Nash, featuring Big Bad Cactus Band ___*$35 General (at-door sales $40) ___*$30 Jazz in AZ members & Seniors 60+ (at-door sales $35)

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