Ted Nash’s Big Band brings the Grammy Award-winning Presidential Suite to Dizzy’s Club, pairing historic speeches by figures like FDR, Churchill, Mandela, and JFK with bold, jazz-driven orchestrations. With Nash’s thoughtful direction and expressive playing, the ensemble offers a powerful and resonant performance that bridges history, music, and the spirit of swing.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Ted Nash, music director, composer, reeds
Brad Mason, trumpet
Chris Rogers, trumpet
Kellin Hanas, trumpet
Anthony Hervey, trumpet
Matt McDonald, trombone
Jen Krupa, trombone
Jacob Melsha, trombone
Jay Brandford, reeds
Veronica Leahy, reeds
Andy Farber, reeds
Daniel Cohen, reeds
Jarien Jamilla, reeds
Helen Sung, piano
Luques Curtis, bass
Domo Branch, drums
