Jazz & Pop

Cheekwood's Winter Concert Series

Music City Latin Orchestra turned up the heat on a cold winter night

Versión en español Beginning with the setting where we had the privilege to enjoy the Music City Latin Orchestra’s show, every element in this concert was a delightful peculiarity. As part of the Winter Concert Series organized by Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, the Massey Auditorium was transformed into a dance floor. The space was arranged both for those who wished to appreciate tropical rhythms from the comfort of their chairs and for those overcome by the spirit of dance who inevitably had to yield. Daniel Enrique’s (Venezuela) warm voice encouraged the first couples to break the ice in a venueRead More

‘Turn It Up’ and ‘Boogieman’ from Cam Gallagher and The Tasty Soul

When their manager first sent me an email in October, looking for seasonal coverage of their Boogieman,”I thought that Cam Gallagher and The Tasty Soul were perhaps a little tooRead More

Coming in the New Year!

The Jazz Beat — January, 2025

This Month’s Highlights Here you’ll find the shows and events this month that I think are the real standouts, unique events that you won’t find every day in the city.Read More

Global Music at the Schermerhorn

American Railroads from the Silkroad Ensemble

The Grammy Award-winning music ensemble, Silkroad Ensemble, performed the American Railroad concert at the Schermerhorn this past Sunday, November 10th. Rhiannon Giddens, Artistic Director of Silkroad Ensemble, showcased underrepresented minorityRead More

At Oz Arts

DakhaBrakha Redux: The Triumphant Return of the Ukrainian Quartet

In 2023, a year and a day after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, DakhaBrakha performed at OZ Arts here in Nashville. With their fusion of folk, rock, funk, blues, andRead More

Now on Sale!

Oz Art’s ‘Beyond Bourbon’ Benefit Bash

From the Press Release: Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville will welcome hundreds of local supporters back to enjoy a festive night of food, drink and exclusive patron events in theRead More

Lake Street Dive at Ascend

Lake Street Dive is bringing a fusion of several styles including pop, jazz, funk, soul and many more. Bolstered by Rachael Price’s strong and powerful vocals their music tells stories,Read More

Mark Morris’ “Look of Love” at TPAC

On June 28th and 29th, as part of their 2024 Dance Series, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center hosted the Mark Morris Dance Group for a performance of the Look ofRead More

Juneteenth615: Experiencing Freedom, Hope, and Harmony

My experience at the 2024 Juneteenth615 celebration at Fort Negley Park was nothing short of empowering. The event was powered by Fellavision Foundation and the African American Cultural Alliance (AACA)Read More

Oona Doherty’s Navy Blue

Oz Arts’ season closer, Oona Doherty’s Navy Blue for 12 dancers, is a remarkable composition. In two parts, it juxtaposes Sergeï Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto with electronic music of JamieRead More

Come to the Cabaret at Studio Tenn

This is Studio Tenn’s first year in their new digs, the Turner Theater. Though a bit difficult to find within the maze of parking spaces, shops, and eateries, it wasRead More