"Catch a Rising Star" feat. Nathan Bitter at The Nash

7:30pm – 10:00pm; 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. All "Catch a Rising Star" musicians are offered a clinic by an experienced local jazz educator in advance of their performance at The Nash. This concert series melds the educational mission of The Nash and its non-profit parent organization, Jazz in AZ to develop jazz musicians for the future along with providing an entertaining concert series for the summer...

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7:30pm – 10:00pm; 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. All "Catch a Rising Star" musicians are offered a clinic by an experienced local jazz educator in advance of their performance at The Nash. This concert series melds the educational mission of The Nash and its non-profit parent organization, Jazz in AZ to develop jazz musicians for the future along with providing an entertaining concert series for the summer. Tickets are $15 for general admission/$8 for students. Admission: $15 adults/$8 students. 17-year-old Nathan Bitter is a rising senior at Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona. He is a member of the concert band, jazz band, symphony, and marching band. Bitter has been in the top All-State Jazz Band twice, and has also been a member of the All-State Band and All-State Orchestra. In addition to trombone, he also plays piano and is the drum major for the Highland High School marching band. He hopes to continue playing trombone throughout his life. Matthew Ambagis – saxophone, Reid Riddiough – guitar, Max Beckman – bass, Dom Moio – drums

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