Vanderbilt’s student Blue Note Combo presents a special concert benefiting musicians recovering from the LA wildfires, and specifically bassist John Clayton who lost his home and everything in it in the fires. All proceeds will be split 50/50 between MusiCaresRead More

Guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan visit’s the Winery’s Lounge. In a career that has spanned four decades, Jordan has made a name for himself as a pioneer of a special guitar technique he calls “touch technique,” essentially a highly advanced formRead More

Jack Ruch returns this month with his organ trio, a classic jazz format.

Another Coffin-led outfit, this time featuring Pat Coil on piano.

This month Arrington will be hosting their jazz concerts at the Pavilion Tent rather than the regular Hillside Stage. Food will be available from Simply Living Life.

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.

One of Nashville’s most celebrated jazz vocalists Thea Danos gives special performance who want to celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early, presenting music that delves into the multifaceted experiences of love. Her band includes Nashville top talent Alex Murphy onRead More

This month Arrington will be hosting their jazz concerts at the Pavilion Tent rather than the regular Hillside Stage. Food will be available from Simply Living Life.

Nashville native and celebrated rapper Brian Brown offers a concert to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the release of his album “Journey,” which reflects on resilience, adaptation, and personal growth. Bringing the album to life like never before, Brown willRead More

Known throughout his forty-year career for his ability to connect with audiences through upbeat and inspiring performances, trumpeter and flugelhornist Joe Gross now celebrates the release of his new album “Free At Last,” which he describes as a “labor ofRead More

This month Arrington will be hosting their jazz concerts at the Pavilion Tent rather than the regular Hillside Stage. Food will be available from Simply Living Life.

One of Belmont’s Small Groups combines with the Jazz String Septet to combine classical traditions with jazz and other popular styles.

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”.

February Highlight! The Siren of the South presents a special Valentine’s Day performance, with four opportunities to catch the show. Featuring sultry ballads of love and murder, this show is sure to have something for everyone, whether you love orRead More

A vibraphone trio playing a mix of originals, jazz standards, and works from modern jazz composers.

February Highlight! The Siren of the South presents a special Valentine’s Day performance, with four opportunities to catch the show. Featuring sultry ballads of love and murder, this show is sure to have something for everyone, whether you love orRead More

This month Arrington will be hosting their jazz concerts at the Pavilion Tent rather than the regular Hillside Stage. Food will be available from Simply Living Life.

February Highlight! The Siren of the South presents a special Valentine’s Day performance, with four opportunities to catch the show. Featuring sultry ballads of love and murder, this show is sure to have something for everyone, whether you love orRead More

This month Arrington will be hosting their jazz concerts at the Pavilion Tent rather than the regular Hillside Stage. Food will be available from Simply Living Life.

February Highlight!  Two of Nashville’s most in-demand trombonists join together for a special trombone-centric show. Both of these names have performed with some of music’s biggest names, including Dan and Shay, Frankie Valli, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Esperanza Spalding, andRead More

Acclaimed video game composer Steve Pardo brings his quartet to the Cave for a rather unique performance. Just off his latest release, DOS, both a musical release and video game, Pardo and his band will present an interactive live performance,Read More

This month Arrington will be hosting their jazz concerts at the Pavilion Tent rather than the regular Hillside Stage. Food will be available from Simply Living Life.

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.

Guitarist Adam Meisterhans leads his trio through instrumental tunes from a wide array of genres and eras.

February Highlight! Contemporary jazz outfit The Look Aways release their debut album. This modern quartet blends the rich traditions of jazz with avant-garde explorations. This release show will also feature songsmith Ziona Riley and her band, as well as complimentaryRead More

February Highlight! Jazz legend Kenny Werner appears at Belmont. Known not only for his stellar playing but also for his book Effortless Mastery, Werner has been an inspiration to thousands of jazz students over the years, and this concert promisesRead 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.

Award-winning artist and multi-instrumentalist Mike Hicks returns as bandleader for the first time in more than a year, presenting an evening of his original music. Hicks has performed or recorded with artists like Buddy Guy, Rascal Flats, Keb’ Mo’, andRead More

All-star Nashville pianist Pat Coil returns with a special configuration of his quartet format, featuring Jim Ferguson (bass), Chris Brown (drums), and Dan Hitchcock (sax). As you all probably know by now, Coil is a highly in-demand pianist in NashvilleRead More

Bruce Dudley is a Steinway Concert Artist who has over 40 years of experience performing jazz all throughout North and South America. He has recorded a number of albums as bandleader, as well as performed with big industry names likeRead More

Nashville-based singer Monica Ramey has gained high praise from some of Nashville’s most prolific jazz musicians, including Beegie Adair, Jeff Coffin, Rod McGaha, Lori Mechem, and many others. She is perhaps best known for her longstanding partnership with Adair, withRead More

Drummer Bob Harsen returns to Rudy’s with his quartet. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Harsen has recorded or performed with names like Tiger Okoshi, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Randy Brecker, and others

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.

Led by Professor Marc Widenhofer, the student small groups perform of an evening of music including jazz standards, new contemporary works, and original compositions by Blair students and faculty.

Standout Nashville pianist Kelli Cox returns to Rudy’s with her trio, featuring Jonathan Wires on bass and Chris Brown on drums. Cox has been preforming professionally since she was fifteen, and has made herself a Nashville staple.

Anson Hohne returns with a different outfit, this time as a guitar trio. They will play a mix of originals, standards, and contemporary jazz.

Jazz and blues vocalist Rebecca Carlson has made a name for herself across the country, taking stints based in New York City, Tucson, Los Angeles, and now Nashville. An extensive touring and recording career has made her quite an in-demandRead 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

Fresh off a high-energy debut at the NJW not too long ago, Gtar Phil and his trio are back from a highly-anticipated live album recording in the Cave.

Boston-based saxophonist and educator Ryan Devlin returns to the Rudy’s stage with his band Side Step. The band features Jordan Learner on saxophone, Ian Ashby on bass, and Ryan Barski on drums.

All-star Nashville pianist Pat Coil returns with a special configuration of his quartet format, featuring Don Aliquo on sax, Rob Linton on bass, and Marc Widenhofer on drums. As you all probably know by now, Coil is a highly in-demandRead More

Acclaimed vocalist and Nashville native Piper Jones returns to the Cave after a powerful performance there last summer. Mixing blues, jazz, and R&B, Jones has a soulful voice that is sure to enchant. Her band will feature Alex Murphy onRead More

Boston-based saxophonist and educator Ryan Devlin returns to the Rudy’s stage with his band Side Step. The band features Jordan Learner on saxophone, Ian Ashby on bass, and Ryan Barski on drums.