Arrington’s Live Jazz on the Hillside series returns for live jazz concerts every Saturday and Sunday in April. Saturday concerts are from 3:00-7:00 PM and Sunday concerts are from 1:00-5:00 PM. Food will be available from Simply Living Life andRead 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
The Analog continues its Analog Soul series, featuring some of the city’s most promising emerging talent who are redefining soul music. All shows feature Will Davenport and select other artists. These shows are 21+.
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
This pioneering trio has been genre-bending for well over two decades, combining their guitar talents to mix folk, rock, classical, jazz, and world music. They have released over 20 albums together and have toured the world, including with icons KingRead 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
Guitarist and vocalist Cliff Richmond’s band always features some of Nashville’s top talent, and presents a great blend of soulful, swinging, and funky jazz.
April Highlight! Genre-defying band Lettuce performs a special concert with the Nashville Symphony, conducted by Enrico Lopez-Yañez. The band’s music spans the range of genres, with a basis in funk and layers of jazz, hip-hop, rock, psychedelia and more layeredRead More
One of Nashville’s most talented up-and-coming pianists Marc Payne will lead his trio. Payne has been praised for his diversity and wide knowledge of many jazz styles. He has spent his life in Nashville soaking up many different sounds andRead 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.
Continuing its running “SINdustry night” series on the first Thursday of the month, this New Orleans-style brass band returns to Rudy’s to showcase the club’s Cajun roots. Led by New Orleans native Chris Walters on piano, this band offers asRead More
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch The Lilliston Effect on the Hillside Stage.
Jazz mandolinist (yes, you read that right) Isaac Eicher finally returns to the Rudy’s stage. Eicher is a rising artist in the acoustic jazz scene, and has been recognized for taking the instrument to new heights, blending jazz, bebop, LatinRead More
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch the Andrew Carney Quartet on the Hillside Stage.
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch The Lilliston Effect on the Lawn.
Nashville bassist Jonathan Wires returns as bandleader in a quartet setting.
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch the Miles Damaso Group on the Hillside Stage.
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch 9 Volt Romeo Band on the Lawn.
Daniel Kuk is a young up-and-coming pianist who, as you can tell from other lineups listed in this newsletter, is already making waves in the scene and proving himself in-demand. He has lived in Nashville most of his life, andRead 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
2024 NIMA Award Winner for Best Jazz Instrumentalist, bassist Katie Blomarz-Kimball brings her group to Rudy’s for the first time. Her influences include Paul Chambers to Ray Brown to Christian McBride, her repertoire ranging from straight ahead to contemporary jazz.Read More
May Highlight! As frivolous as their name might seem, Toronto-based contemporary jazz group BadBadNotGood certainly deserves a place in this newsletter. The band’s music blends the lines between ‘70s soul-jazz, alternative hip-hop, and experimental electronica, embracing both old and newRead More
The sultry jazz vocals of Colleen Orender return to Rudy’s, transforming the club into a smoldering Mississippi juke joint for the evening.
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.
Degey is a Nashville-based guitarist originally from Paris, France. His family heritage also features Afro-Caribbean roots, and together with his longtime interest and study of Brazilian culture, these influences create a rather unique musical blend.
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch the San Rafael Band on the Hillside Stage.
May Highlight! Award-winning drummer, composer, and bandleader Sofia Goodman and her trio will perform a special concert celebrating the women composers in jazz music. Joined by Matt Twaddle on piano and Leland Nelson on bass, the trio will present musicRead More
Samuel Barber: Overture to The School for Scandal C.F. Kip Winger: Violin Concerto No. 1 | World Premiere | Live Recording Aaron Copland: Symphony No. 3 Walter Buchanan Sharp Concertmaster Peter Otto takes center stage for the world premiere of a new concerto by rock artist andRead More
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch the 9 Volt Romeo Band on the Hillside Stage.
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch the Andrew Carney Quartet on the Lawn.
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
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch the Andrew Carney Quartet on the Hillside Stage.
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch 9 Volt Romeo Band on the Lawn.
May Highlight! The NJW offers the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day, with acclaimed Nashville vocalist Thea Danos alongside her own mother Donna Danos, a stellar vocalist in her own right. The duo will offer beautiful and soulful duets celebratingRead More
Up-and-coming bassist and band leader Baily Johnstone leads his trio featuring Marlon Patton on drums and Alex Murphy on piano. The trio focuses on some of jazz’s most classic music, from composers such as Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Charlie Parker,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
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
Harmonica player PT Gazell returns to Rudy’s with his band the Side Effects, always redefining the way we see the instrument.
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.
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.
Prominent Nashville saxophonist and Rudy’s regular Don Aliquo presents a special concert focused on the music of bebop, exploring the depths and history of this foundational early movement in jazz music.
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch Triple Dare Jazz Band on the Hillside Stage.
May Highlight! Nashville’s original soul singer returns to Rudy’s for their soul and jazz series. It doesn’t get more rooted in the music than this. Walker has been a towering figure in the industry for more than fifty years, recordingRead More
Saxophonist Rahsaan Barber comes back to the Cave with his band Everyday Magic. Barber is known for his compositions that blend jazz, blues, funk, classical, and world music. His band features Matt Endahl on piano, Joshua Hunt on drums, andRead More
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch The Lilliston Effect on the Hillside Stage.
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch the Josh Karas Trio on the Lawn.
Chris Walters (piano), Brook Sutton (bass), and Joshua Hunt (drums) present a special performance honoring the music of jazz legends Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Oscar Peterson, George Gershwin, and more. All three of these musicians have highly successful careers inRead More
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch the Miles Damaso Group on the Hillside Stage.
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch the Reed Pittman Band on the Lawn.
This concert grieves and celebrates the journey towards Heaven. Anchored by J. S. Bach’s stunning Nach Dir Herr Verlanget Mich, we explore longing, loss, and ascension.
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
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.
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.
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch 9 Volt Romeo Band on the Hillside Stage.
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
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 8 (“Symphony of a Thousand”) Giancarlo Guerrero’s tenure as Music Director comes to a close with Mahler’s colossal “Symphony of a Thousand,” employing massive forces with eight vocal soloists, two mixed choirs and a boys’ choir, anRead More
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch the Andrew Carney Quartet on the Hillside Stage.
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch 9 Volt Romeo Band on the Lawn.
One of Nashville’s most active and accomplished saxophonists, Aliquo will be leading performances several times this month, both in trio and quartet format.
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch 9 Volt Romeo Band on the Hillside Stage.
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch the Reed Pittman Band on the Lawn.
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 8 (“Symphony of a Thousand”) Giancarlo Guerrero’s tenure as Music Director comes to a close with Mahler’s colossal “Symphony of a Thousand,” employing massive forces with eight vocal soloists, two mixed choirs and a boys’ choir, anRead More
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch 9 Volt Romeo Band on the Hillside Stage for this special Memorial Day performance.
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
Lucia Nowik, violin | Francesca Bass, violin | Anthony Parce, viola | Andrew Dunn, cello Journey through the timeless melodies of Zelda, Final Fantasy, Fire Emblem and more as your Nashville Symphony Musicians bring your favorite video game soundtracks to life in an intimate chamber setting. The program will beRead More
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
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.
Nashville-based composer and bassist Chris Mondak brings his quartet back to Rudy’s. Mondak is a graduate of the New England Conservatory and has studied with jazz legends like Cecil McBee, Dave Holland, and Bob Moses. He is known for hisRead More
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch the Josh Karas Trio on the Hillside Stage.
May Highlight! Drummer Dave Potter will lead a sextet of some of Nashville’s top jazz players to celebrate the music of one of jazz music’s most legendary and iconic drummers, Art Blakey, and the band he led for many years,Read More
May Highlight! Transport yourself to the streets of Paris or New Orleans with a night of Hot Jazz, inspired by the legendary Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, featuring New Orleans native Brook Sutton on bass leads a lineup of incredibleRead More
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch the Andrew Carney Quartet on the Hillside Stage.
With the warming weather Arrington Vineyards is bringing back their musical offerings in force. Catch the Miles Damaso Group on the Lawn.
May Highlight! Drummer Dave Potter will lead a sextet of some of Nashville’s top jazz players to celebrate the music of one of jazz music’s most legendary and iconic drummers, Art Blakey, and the band he led for many years,Read More
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