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Hey all you friends of KUNV!
KUNV is in the final day of our Spring Pledge Drive, where we ask for member support for our station. We rely on member support for a portion of our revenue, and is essential that we "reach out" twice a year with our Pledge Drives.

I am asking you to join our effort with a pledge of financial support. We ask that you call us at 702-739-5868 and join our effort by becoming a member.

It is simple...it is easy....

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At the basic membership level of $50 you can be a full member of KUNV and support Jazz Radio!

The pledge drive ends Sunday evening...so....

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Music Peace and Happiness........John Nasshan

The Monuments Trio, Walt Blanton, Tony Branco and John Nasshan, are happy to announce that our CD "Monuments" is now being played on Jazz Radio Stations throughout the US with our newest major markets being Boston, MA and Winnepeg, Canada!

Join us on Saturday, March 22nd when we celebrate the release of our Origin Records CD... "Monuments"! That's right, our CD has been "picked up" by a major Jazz label, released internationally, and we want to celebrate! Walt Blanton, Tony Branco and I are very proud and excited about "Monuments", and we want to share the energy with you. The party is on... and it's at the E-String Grill and Poker Bar near the corner of W. Sunset Rd. and Valle Verde in Green Valley, and we're going to celebrate starting at 1pm on Marchh 22nd. We will have CDs available for purchase, and we will be improvising new music for you! See you there!

"Las Vegas isn't known for its jazz scene. That doesn't mean there aren't jazz players though. Origin dug up an excellent trumpeter at UNLV, and he brought a couple of musical comrades along. The trio plays through an entirely improvised session, covering a lot of musical ground. The album opens with a building trumpet line moving into a thumping piano/drum combination before the title track is over. The album develops in complexity as the trio moves on. "Song Without Words" is a bit exploratory, while "Suite for Lulu" almost sounds like something Miles' bands would have put together in their more free-form days. "Life Force" starts out frantic, then slows down into a bit of an Albert Ayler tone and a long trumpet solo. "Lester Rides Again" gyrates and thumps through a mass of sound, and the album ends on a relatively classic sound in "In and Out." Blanton's trumpet stays in the forefront for long periods, but drummer John Nasshan goes for extended solos lasting minutes from time to time, as does pianist Tony Branco. There's a lot going on in this album, with a lot of complexity and improvised collaborations throughout. The trio never drops the ball, however, and keeps the sound moving until the moment they've finished. Absolutely worth a listen."

Adam Greenberg - Allmusic.com (Feb 11, 2008)

John ,
Thank you! I had the good fortune of seeing Coalition perform at the Winchester on Sunday Feb. 3, 2008. What a pleasure. A brilliant reaffirmation of what delights me as a jazz listener. Compelling arrangements, inspired improvisation brightened with flourishes of whimsey, anchored by consummate musicianship. There is a dynamic at work between the three of you that is communicated directly to your audience. It became evident to me that you lead each other to places musically that you didn't necessarily expect to go, with remarkably fresh and entertaining results.The quote "the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts" came to mind. The only people enjoying themselves more than I were you three. Thanks for the ride.

Sincerely, Daniel Bushaw

The newest Origin Records release, "Monuments" has an official release date of February 19, 2008. "Monuments" features Walter Blanton on trumpet, Tony Branco on piano, and John Nasshan on drums, and is the very first Origin Records release by Henderson, NV Jazz Musicians, and the first Jazz label release recorded and produced at UNLV's recording studio. Check back with this site for announcements on the CD release party and where you can purchase your copy of "Monuments"!

The CD "Monuments" that features Walter Blanton on Trumpet, Tony Branco on Piano, and John Nasshan on Drums has an official release date! "Monuments" has been picked up as a national release by Seattle, WA based Origin Records! The official date of release is February 2008. As we get closer, more info will be posted on this website.

KUNV 91.5FM...THE source for Jazz in the Las Vegas Area... is into our Fall Pledge Drive! Today, tomorrow, and Sunday...that's right October 5th, 6th & 7th... we are trying to reach a goal of $50,000 for our Fall Pledge Drive! If you are a Jazz lover, call our pledge line at 702-739-5868...or go to www.kunv.org and pledge your financial support of Jazz and KUNV with a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation!
THANK YOU!

Stop on the "Music" page of this website to hear some clips of the band that were done Live! at Murphy's Pub in Henderson, NV. These cuts will give you a better idea of who and what John Nasshan's "Quintessence" really is.....

If you haven't already done it, make sure you listen to the pieces of music that I have recently posted on this site. This Improvisational Jazz was created in the UNLV recording studio. It was recorded and mastered by Gil Kaup.

Walter Blanton (Trumpet & Flugelhorn), Tony Branco (Piano), and John Nasshan (Drums and Cymbals) went into the recording studio at UNLV to try a concept. We went into the studio with the intent of finding out if the "Free Jazz" that we were playing would "translate" in a studio atmosphere. The result was a body of very creative, extremely conversational music without boundaries, that we are quite proud to share with you. Contact me via email for details on how to obtain your copy of "Monuments", email me... john@quintessencejazz.com

We are talking to a couple of clubs to play in regularly. Check in regularly to find out where and when we will perform.

You can now see John Nasshan's "Quintessence" at www.myspace.com/nasshansquintessence. I will be starting a Jazz Blog soon, so visit our page. Just click opn the link in this news item.

The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is performing in Justice Court Park in Downtown Henderson at 7:30pm, tomorrow, July 4, 2007. This will be a concert of American and Patriotic Music that will lead up to our performance of Tchaikowsky's "1812 Overture" during the City of Henderson Fireworks Show.

On July 22nd, John Nasshan is playing drums for Las Vegas favorites, The Cuunninghams. With John will be Geoff Neuman on bass, John Matteson on piano, and Nathan Tanouye and Kevin Stout on trombone. The show begins at 2pm, and tickets will sell fast so come early. For more information, go to the Calendar section of this website.

I was interviewed for a feature story in the Green Valley Newspapers ("South Valley News", Green Valley News"...you know the free one that we get on Thursday morning). Check it out. They had a photographer attend two concerts to take photos of "Quintessence", and I was interviewed by Kirk Baird from the publication. It was fun to do!

The Henderson Symphony Orchestra under the direction of maestro Taras Krysa performs Franz Liszt's "Les Preludes", Tchaikovsky's "5th Symphony", and the Sejourne "Marimba Concerto" at the Henderson Pavilion on Sunday May 6th at 2pm!

On Saturday, 05/12/07, at The Henderson Events Plaza Amphitheatre at 4pm, Phil Wigfall will be performing with us! It's always great to have Phil Wigfall be a part of any concert. His essence and creativity are great assets to "Quintessence"!

The John Nasshan Trio will be featured as part of the City Of Henderson's Cultural Arts & Tourism Concert Series on May 10, 2007 at 7pm. The concert we be held in the Henderson Events Plaza Amphitheatre. John Nasshan, Geoff Neuman, and John Nasshan Jr. are pleased to be included in this concert series

John Nasshan's "Quintessence" has been chosen to headline The Henderson Art Fest on May 12th at 4pm. This event will be held in Downtown Henderson on Water Street. For more details, go to the "Calendar" section of this site.