Grammy-nominated artist Ted Nash
enjoys an extraordinary career as a performer, conductor, composer, arranger, and educator. Born in Los Angeles, multi-instrumentalist Nash's interest in music started at an early age. He was exposed to music by his father, trombonist Dick Nash, and uncle, reedman Ted Nash - both well-known studio and jazz musicians. Nash blossomed early, a “young lion” before the term became marketing vernacular. One of Nash's most important associations is with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Nash has that uncanny ability to mix freedom with accessibility, blues with intellect, and risk-taking with clarity. His recordings have appeared on many national "best-of" lists including The New Yorker, The New York Times, Village Voice, The Boston Globe, and New York Newsday.
Recent Blog
More Than Just Cheese
I think the greatest cheese I have ever eaten comes from Wisconsin. It is a Sartori SarVecchio Parmesan, and enjoying that one night with a glass of zinfandel wine was one of the most sensual experiences I have ever had with my clothes on.
I just returned from Wisconsin yesterday, where I had very little time for culinary experiences. Instead I was doing a teaching residency at Stevens Point University, which culminated in a concert by their jazz band, under the direction of Mathew Buchman, of my suite Portrait in Seven Shades. When I heard they were going to attempt this difficult piece, which was composed for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, I had my doubts.
Arriving in Stevens Point on the evening before my residency was officially to start I was greeted at the airport by one of the sax students, Katie, who in the course of a 25 mile drive to the hotel managed to get in about a dozen questions relating to arranging, improvising and practicing. I guess my residency had already begun.
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I think the greatest cheese I have ever eaten comes from Wisconsin. It is a Sartori SarVecchio Parmesan, and enjoying that one night with a glass of zinfandel wine was one of the most sensual experiences I have ever had with my clothes on.
I just returned from Wisconsin yesterday, where I had very little time for culinary experiences. Instead I was doing a teaching residency at Stevens Point University, which culminated in a concert by their jazz band, under the direction of Mathew Buchman, of my suite Portrait in Seven Shades. When I heard they were going to attempt this difficult piece, which was composed for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, I had my doubts.
Arriving in Stevens Point on the evening before my residency was officially to start I was greeted at the airport by one of the sax students, Katie, who in the course of a 25 mile drive to the hotel managed to get in about a dozen questions relating to arranging, improvising and practicing. I guess my residency had already begun.
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Ted Nash uses
reeds and 
mouthpieces.
Upcoming Performances
May 1 - ”Directions of Influence” - Ted Nash guest at University of Wisconsin
May 9-12 - Essentially Ellington competition in NY
May 11 - With Ben Allison Trio (the music of Jim Hall) at Cornelia Street Cafe (NYC)
May 16-18 - JLCO with Chick Corea at Rose Hall (NYC)
May 24 - Ted Nash "Creep" Quartet at Kitano (NYC)
May 30-June 1 - JLCO concerts in NYC, with NY Phil
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The Creep
Ted returns to the intimate setting of a quartet for this release. This is Ted's most personal statement to date: the music is earthy, bluesy and free. Features Ron Horton (tpt), Paul Sikivie (bass) and Ulysses Owens (drums).
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Ted returns to the intimate setting of a quartet for this release. This is Ted's most personal statement to date: the music is earthy, bluesy and free. Features Ron Horton (tpt), Paul Sikivie (bass) and Ulysses Owens (drums).
MAY SPECIAL!! CREEP VINYL FOR ONLY $10 (PLUS S&H)
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Vinyl with Free Digital Download Card
CD
