The Music City Review

Viktor Krauss is a bassist that has called Nashville home since 1992, and has over 600 credits to his name as either bassist, composer, or producer.

Belmont's student big bands perform.

Guitarist Ellisa Sun returns to the Rudy’s stage. Originally from LA, Sun has toured extensively and her music has been featured in television programs like “LA’s Finest” (Sony Pictures), “Dollface” (Hulu), and “Kung Fu” (CW).

Another vocalist and Tennessee native, this time from Memphis, returns to Nashville for one night only for a performance at the Cave. The younger brother of renowned saxophonist Kirk Whalum, Kevin has had music in his life his entire life.Read More

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.m

Saxophonist Jake Botts has made quite the name for himself in the jazz scene, both in New York and right here in Music City. Originally from San Francisco, Botts cut his teeth in NYC, graduating from the New School forRead More

Three of the biggest names in jazz and progressive music join forces at City Winery. Chrissi Poland is a powerhouse vocalist known for her emotive and heartfelt style combining jazz, soul, and pop influences. Oz Noy is one of theRead 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

CONCURRENCE returns for a one-night-only show, an experience they call Nashmatikz, a live Hip Hop experience. Complete with b-boy dancers, and turntables, elements of hip hop, electronica, and even swing are represented here. This show will feature Paul Horton (piano,Read More

March Highlight! An all-star band celebrates one of jazz’s most enduring formats, the organ trio. With three men who have a combined career of nearly a century, guitarist Bob Sabellico, keyboardist Kyle Lehning, and drummer Raymond Massey all have aRead More

Acclaimed saxophonist Jovan Quallo presents a special tribute to one of jazz’s most influential sax-men, Kenny Garret, renowned for his fiery tone and groundbreaking compositions, Garrett has left a mark on every jazz saxophonist, and Quallo is no exception. JoinRead More

Prominent Nashville pianist Jody Nardone brings his trio to Rudy’s for a classic jazz set. With a growing national reputation, Nardone seamlessly shifts from the “whispered beauty of Bill Evans to the percussive flights of McCoy Tyner.” (Michael McCall, NashvilleRead More

Nashville legend Lori Mechem presents the first installment of her 2025 residency at the Cave, in celebration of 30 years playing together with her quartet. This band has recorded three albums together, as well as backed up artsits like PeteRead 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.

Percussionist, educator, and composer-arranger Miles Damaso leads his quartet in a special performance featuring unique arrangements of some of the best-loved Disney songs. The band features Don Aliquo on sax, Pat Coil on piano, and Leland Nelson on bass.

Another Ladies of Jazz show at Rudy’s, featuring an excellent lineup of Nashville women, including Wendy Burns, jazz flutist and vocalist, and fellow vocalists Brooke Bryant and Johnnie Baltimore.

Ritual Being returns to Rudy’s. Led by Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Pascal Le Boeuf, Ritual Being hybrid jazz-classical ensemble featuring some of Nashville’s top talent, including Annaliese Kowert (violin), Alex Krew (cello), Ethan Jodziewicz (bass), and Jordan Perlson (drums).

A trio consisting of Vanderbilt music students, the group is led by pianist Eli Ibrahim and features Ian Nussdorfer on bass and Nick Pacella on drums.

One of Nashville’s most active and accomplished saxophonists, Aliquo will be leading performances several times this month, both in trio and quintet format. This quintet format will feature Roger Bissell (trombone), Ted Wilson (piano), Jacob Jezioro (bass), and Larry AbermanRead More

March Highlight! In honor of Women’s History Month, beloved Nashville vocalist and educator Sandra Dudley presents a special concert celebrating some of jazz’s most legendary women, including Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, and Ella Fitzgerald.

Prominent Nashville pianist Jody Nardone brings his trio to Rudy’s for a classic jazz set. With a growing national reputation, Nardone seamlessly shifts from the “whispered beauty of Bill Evans to the percussive flights of McCoy Tyner.” (Michael McCall, NashvilleRead More

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.

March Highlight! Of particular interest to our Spanish-speaking jazz-loving community, Venezuelan band Los Amigos Invisibles is stopping by one of my favorite venues, The Basement East. Playing an electric mix of disco, acid jazz, and funk mixed with Latin rhythms,Read More

Jazz harmonica player PT Gazell brings his band back to the Rudy’s stage.

As part of Women’s History Month, one of Nashville’s most beloved jazz vocalists Abigail Flowers presents a special concert celebrating the women of jazz. Known for her ability to sing in multiple languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and Hawaiian,Read More

March Highlight! Continuing with the celebration of women in jazz, percussionist Sofia Goodman presents her own concert, this time honoring women composers including Esperanza Spalding, Emily Remmler, and Alice Coltrane. Her band will feature Goodman on drumset, Matt Twaddle onRead More

Standout Nashville pianist Kelli Cox returns to Rudy’s with a special sextet configuration of her band, featuring Steve Herman, Greg Cox, Dan Hitchcock, Chris Autry, and Chris Brown. Cox has been preforming professionally since she was fifteen, and has madeRead More

March Highlight! While not exactly jazz, the classic pop tunes of Burt Bacharach certainly blur the lines between genres. This special act has been touring the country celebrating the music of the legendary songwriter. Featuring a nine-piece ensemble led byRead More

Artist Sarah Aili excels in many mediums, and is known for her work in music, theater, and storytelling. She was recognized by the Nashville Scene as one of the city’s top actors for her roles in Waitress and Innocent withRead More

Vanderbilt’s student Latin Jazz Ensemble takes the Rudy’s stage. Led by Marc Widenhofer, this group performs original music as well as Latin classics in the Cuban and Salsa traditions.

The Miles Davis tribute ensemble returns to the Rudy’s stage. This quintet focuses on music from the “great quintets” that Miles led in the 50’s and 60’s.

A staple of the Nashville jazz scene for over two decades, vocalist Dallas Starke brings a special tribute concert to pay homage to one of jazz’s most beloved vocalists, Billie Holiday. Starke was recently nominated for the 2024 Best FemaleRead More

Acclaimed Nashville vocalist Connye Florance comes to the Jazz Cave. Florance has won many accolades, including “Jazz Vocalist of the Year,” a NAMMY (Nashville Grammy) nomination for Album of the Year, Southern Artistry’s “Esteemed Southern Artist” award, and many more.

In the first-ever Nashville Jazz Workshop – Analog partnership, B3 organist Ty Bailie and his trio perform with special guests. Highly regarded as a Hammond-organ extraordinaire, Bailie has performance and recording credits with legends such as Gladys Knight, Peter Frampton,Read More

Acclaimed seven-string jazz guitarist Ted Ludwig brings one of jazz’s classic trio formats to Rudy’s. The organ trio is one of my personal favorite lineups for a jazz ensemble, and Ludwig has brought the best with him, with Charles TreadwayRead More