June Highlight! In the latest in the Celebrate Music City festival series, New Heights Brewing will host a Latin Music Festival, honoring the rich Latin culture present here in Nashville. Though not strictly jazz, Latin music and jazz have alwaysRead More
Catch The Lilliston Effect on Arrington's Hillside stage, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Catch the Andrew Carney Quartet on the Lawn at Arrington Vineyards, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
This five-piece band is heavily influenced by classic jazz cutting-edge artists like Thelonius Monk, Wes Montgomery, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and more. The band consists of Brian Cornish on saxophone, Regi Wooten on bass, Daryl Johnson on drums, Adam CharneyRead More
Every Monday night at Rudy’s Jazz Room, the Caribbean sun comes alive with the vibrant beats of the congas. Giovanni Rodríguez, a versatile artist with Dominican roots now based in Nashville, leads this project alongside some of the city's topRead More
A favorite on the Nashville Latin and jazz scene, multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez presents an electric night of salsa, along with his band consisting of Rodriguez (timbales/vocals), Melvin Macias (piano/vocals), Yosvany Cordero (congo/bongo), Michael S. Morton (flute/vocals), and Isoel Villarrubia (bass).
June Highlight! Australian jazz/funk band The Cat Empire makes a stop in East Nashville at the Basement East. With roots that can be traced back to 1999, the band has been steadily releasing albums since 2003, and they have beenRead More
Coming from a distinctly talented musical family, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative and dynamic musicians on the scene today, pushing the boundaries of the traditional genres. Equally at home playing Hendrix as Wes Montgomery, Wooten assembles aRead More
In the first of the NJW’s free concert series, the duo Concurrence brings their experimental improvisation to the Cave. Concurrence consists of pianist/keyboardist Paul Horton (Brittany Howard, Alabama Shakes) and bassist/broadcaster Greg Bryant, who come together to create a highlyRead More
Every Thursday night, Rudy’s honors its New Orleans and French roots by celebrating the vibrant music of Gypsy Jazz. These nights feature a variety of small groups either led or curated by New Orleans native Brook Sutton, all performing musicRead More
Jack Ruch returns this month with his organ trio, a classic jazz format.
Catch Art Four Sale on Arrington's Hillside stage, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Vocalist Sarah Jane Nelson combines influences from country, jazz, blues, and musical theater for a unique voice that has earned her descriptions as a “knock-‘em dead singer,” “sultry jazz goddess,” and “a first rate singer”.
Acclaimed pianist and composer Chris Walters returns to the Cave, presenting an evening of his original music, ranging from high-energy swing and modern jazz to film noir-inspired mood pieces. He will also present the first two movements of his originalRead More
Catch The Lilliston Effect on Arrington's Hillside stage, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Catch 9 Volt Romeo Band on the Lawn at Arrington Vineyards, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
One of Nashville’s most exciting jazz bassists, Jimmy Sullivan, takes the early Saturday set for a selection of hard-swinging jazz. If you’re a frequenter of Rudy’s, you’ll probably recognize Sullivan from his bi-monthly residency here on Sundays. Over his illustriousRead More
Catch Triple Dare Jazz Band on Arrington's Hillside stage, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Catch the Josh Karas Trio on the Lawn at Arrington Vineyards, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Guitarist Lindsey Miller returns to Rudy’s leading a quartet featuring Chris Walters on keys, Jimmy Sullivan on bass, and Josh Hunt on drums. Miller has been a steady session and touring guitarist across a wide array of genres. Based inRead More
Saxophonist Constantine is a former member of Grammy-nominated UNT One O’Clock Lab Band, and student of world-renowned saxophonist Brad Leali. Currently an active performer and educator in Nashville, Constantine tends to pay homage to the classic giants of jazz, honoringRead More
One of Nashville’s preeminent guitar talents will perform several times at the Underdog. More blues and country than jazz, Trapp’s intricate and highly technical guitar playing will surely interest those who love the technicality of jazz music. His trio featuresRead More
Every Monday night at Rudy’s Jazz Room, the Caribbean sun comes alive with the vibrant beats of the congas. Giovanni Rodríguez, a versatile artist with Dominican roots now based in Nashville, leads this project alongside some of the city's topRead More
These three top vocalists and songwriters present an evening of original vocal jazz works, with Katie Blomarz-Kimball on bass, Will Padgett on piano, Ian Stronbino on drums, and Dan Hitchcock on saxophone and clarinet.
Coming from a distinctly talented musical family, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative and dynamic musicians on the scene today, pushing the boundaries of the traditional genres. Equally at home playing Hendrix as Wes Montgomery, Wooten assembles aRead More
Every Thursday night, Rudy’s honors its New Orleans and French roots by celebrating the vibrant music of Gypsy Jazz. These nights feature a variety of small groups either led or curated by New Orleans native Brook Sutton, all performing musicRead More
Jack Ruch returns this month with his organ trio, a classic jazz format.
Returning to the Analog is Sarah Aili, a multi-form artist known for her work in music, theater, and storytelling. She can be found performing on stages all across Music City, and now she brings to the Analog a night ofRead More
Catch San Rafael Band on Arrington's Hillside stage, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Acclaimed trumpeter and flugelhornist leads his band the Essentials. Carney has been playing both instruments professionally since he was fifteen, and in addition to his impressive performance chops, he is also a composer, songwriter, arranger, and educator, and his musicRead More
June Highlight! One of the original blues musicians, Charlie Musselwhite was there cutting his teeth with blues legends like Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf from the South Side of Chicago to Memphis to California. He has a storied career ofRead More
Catch The Accords and the Andrew Carney Quartet on Arrington's Hillside stage, coinciding with Arrington's first ever Crawfish Festival.
Catch The Lilliston Effect on the Lawn at Arrington Vineyards, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Acclaimed videogame composer Steve Pardo leads an eclectic modern jazz quartet with Pardo on saxophone and FX, Jonathan Rogerson on guitar, Jon Estes on bass, and Mark Raudabaugh on drums. Blending traditional jazz music with the contemporary videogame music landscape,Read More
Catch The Lilliston Effect on Arrington's Hillside stage, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Catch 9 Volt Romeo Band on the Lawn at Arrington Vineyards, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Two-time Grammy-nominated guitarist Mike Seal gives a special jazz guitar masterclass in the Cave. Seal is an in-demand guitarist, having performed on dozens of records and toured the world with a long list of artists. His work can be heardRead More
Pianist Alex Murphy brings his trio for the next installment of his Exploring the Piano Trio series, focusing on the tradition of this group format specifically.
The widely acclaimed group led by drummer and composer Sofia Goodman performs. Goodman has been highly praised both for her performance and her skills as a composer and arranger. DownBeat magazine referred to her work as “mesmerizing and compositionally rich”Read More
One of Nashville’s preeminent guitar talents will perform several times at the Underdog. More blues and country than jazz, Trapp’s intricate and highly technical guitar playing will surely interest those who love the technicality of jazz music. His trio featuresRead More
Saxophonist, composer, and producer Boney James comes to City Winery for two shows in promotion of his latest album, Slow Burn, released in the fall of last year. It is James’s nineteenth record, and among his many accolades over hisRead More
Saxophonist, composer, and producer Boney James comes to City Winery for two shows in promotion of his latest album, Slow Burn, released in the fall of last year. It is James’s nineteenth record, and among his many accolades over hisRead More
Nashville native Bizz Bigsby shares his very personal music which tells the story of his life, influenced by everyone from Bill Withers to George Jones to James Taylor.
Coming from a distinctly talented musical family, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative and dynamic musicians on the scene today, pushing the boundaries of the traditional genres. Equally at home playing Hendrix as Wes Montgomery, Wooten assembles aRead More
Every Thursday night, Rudy’s honors its New Orleans and French roots by celebrating the vibrant music of Gypsy Jazz. These nights feature a variety of small groups either led or curated by New Orleans native Brook Sutton, all performing musicRead More
Jack Ruch returns this month with his organ trio, a classic jazz format.
Described above, Marcus Finnie’s band plays a special concert in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.
Catch Art Four Sale on Arrington's Hillside stage, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Grammy-winning guitarist Andy Reiss leads a stellar quintet of some of Nashville’s top musicians, including Roland Barber (trombone), Dan Hitchcock (reeds), Roger Spencer (bass), and Chris Brown (drums). Reiss, a member of the Time Jumpers, is a prolific recording sessionRead More
NYC-based pianist Jon Cowherd leads a quartet to showcase his original compositions. Cowherd has worked with an extensive roster of artists, players, and singers across the jazz, pop, and rock genres. In addition to his longtime collaboration with drummer BrianRead More
Catch The Lilliston Effect on Arrington's Hillside stage, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Catch 9 Volt Romeo Band on the Lawn at Arrington Vineyards, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Bassist Shaun Munday returns to the Rudy’s stage with his full band. Munday has studied and performed with some of the industry’s greats, including John Mayer, Esperanza Spalding, and Antonio Sanchez, among others.
Catch Triple Dare Jazz Band on Arrington's Hillside stage, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Catch The Lilliston Effect on the Lawn at Arrington Vineyards, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Guitarist Jerome Degey returns to Rudy’s. Originally from Paris, France, Degey has a family history that is both French and Afro-Caribbean, and his wide geographical influences come out in his unique style of playing. He has collaborated with a wideRead More
This five-piece band is heavily influenced by classic jazz cutting-edge artists like Thelonius Monk, Wes Montgomery, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and more. The band consists of Brian Cornish on saxophone, Regi Wooten on bass, Daryl Johnson on drums, Adam CharneyRead More
One of Nashville’s preeminent guitar talents will perform several times at the Underdog. More blues and country than jazz, Trapp’s intricate and highly technical guitar playing will surely interest those who love the technicality of jazz music. His trio featuresRead More
Every Monday night at Rudy’s Jazz Room, the Caribbean sun comes alive with the vibrant beats of the congas. Giovanni Rodríguez, a versatile artist with Dominican roots now based in Nashville, leads this project alongside some of the city's topRead More
GRAMMY-winning saxophonist Dana Robbins pays tribute to the Soul Jazz sound of the late 60’s and early 70’s, celebrating artists such as Les McCann, Eddie Harris, Jimmy Smith, and more. Robbins has either recorded or performed with many artists, includingRead More
Coming from a distinctly talented musical family, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative and dynamic musicians on the scene today, pushing the boundaries of the traditional genres. Equally at home playing Hendrix as Wes Montgomery, Wooten assembles aRead More
In the second of these free concerts this month, bassist Katie Blomarz-Kimball performs. Known for her versatility, she has performed across genres, including everything from folk and Western swing to Americana and jazz. She is the newest member of theRead More
Every Thursday night, Rudy’s honors its New Orleans and French roots by celebrating the vibrant music of Gypsy Jazz. These nights feature a variety of small groups either led or curated by New Orleans native Brook Sutton, all performing musicRead More
Jack Ruch returns this month with his organ trio, a classic jazz format.
Catch live jazz on Arrington's Hillside stage, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available. The specific act for this date is yet to be announced!
Eclectic Nashville vocalist and songwriter LaLa Deaton leads her band playing a mix of jazz standards and her original music, which spans the pop, country, and jazz genres. She has released four studio albums, all of which have received highRead More
After a successful debut as leader on vibraphone the last time he performed at the Jazz Cave, percussionist John Arruci now returns, this time leading his trio from the drumset. He will be joined by jazz powerhouses Jon Cowherd onRead More
Catch 9 Volt Romeo Band on Arrington's Hillside stage, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Catch the Miles Damaso Group on the Lawn at Arrington Vineyards, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Lisa Stewart has been praised as having “impressively eclectic musical chops” and an “honest, genre-spanning affection” for her music. Her combo will featuring Alex Murphy on piano, Jack Aylor on bass, and Ryan Brasley on drums.
Catch Art Four Sale on Arrington's Hillside stage, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Catch the Andrew Carney Quartet on the Lawn at Arrington Vineyards, with Arrington Wine and great food truck eats available.
Another frequent visitor to the Rudy’s stage, award-winning vocalist, songwriter and vocal coach Stephanie Adlington is known as the “Siren of the South,” with an “unrivaled” take on the Great American Songbook.
This five-piece band is heavily influenced by classic jazz cutting-edge artists like Thelonius Monk, Wes Montgomery, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and more. The band consists of Brian Cornish on saxophone, Regi Wooten on bass, Daryl Johnson on drums, Adam CharneyRead More
One of Nashville’s preeminent guitar talents will perform several times at the Underdog. More blues and country than jazz, Trapp’s intricate and highly technical guitar playing will surely interest those who love the technicality of jazz music. His trio featuresRead More
Every Monday night at Rudy’s Jazz Room, the Caribbean sun comes alive with the vibrant beats of the congas. Giovanni Rodríguez, a versatile artist with Dominican roots now based in Nashville, leads this project alongside some of the city's topRead More
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and a generous grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission
