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.

Son of blues drummer Calvin Jackson and grandson of legendary blues guitarist and singer R.L. Burnside, Cedric Burnside follows fittingly in the long tradition as a blues guitarist, drummer, and singer/songwriter. His latest album, Hill Country Love, released last year,Read More

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

The Analog continues its partnership with the NJW, this time to celebrate the centennial of one of the jazz’s greatest pianists, Oscar Peterson, prolific performer and recording artist, and winner of eight Grammy awards.To mark the occasion, the Oscar PetersonRead 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

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.

This band offers modern interpretations of straight-ahead and contemporary electric and pop jazz standards. Led by guitarist Robert Baglione, who has performed extensively with names like Michael Henderson, CeCe Peniston, Billy Dickens, and more, the band also features Anthony BelfiglioRead More

Pianist Alex Murphy brings his trio for the first installment of his Exploring the Piano Trio series, focusing on the tradition of this group format specifically.

A longtime presence on the Cincinnati jazz scene, pianist Phil DeGreg leads a trio with Jacob Jezioro on bass and Larry Aberman on drums. DeGreg has toured the world with groups like Woody Herman’s Thundering Herd, and performs regularly inRead More

This trio of horn players returns to Rudy’s with their original group. Roy Agee (trombone), Evan Cobb (sax), and Emmanuel Echem (trumpet) worked together as touring and session musicians for many years before forming their own group, presented here. TheRead More

Saxophonist Don Aliquo leads his classic trio.

April Highlight! Prominent Nashville pianist Jon Cowherd will give a masterclass at the Workshop, focusing on what makes jazz so unique: its spontaneity. Cowherd will give students a behind-the-scenes look at his personal creative process, both in composition and improvisation.Read 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

Prominent Nashville vocalist Wendy Burns presents a special tribute concert to one of jazz’s most beloved singers, Doris Day. The show will be an exploration of Day’s career, featuring Burns’s favorite Day songs backed by an incredible band featuring LucaRead More

Alto saxophonist Nate Spratford leads his band Ordinary People, which takes inspiration from the idea that, no matter our differences, we are all human beings and face the same struggles and challenges, and this idea is expressed in their music.Read More

Jazz-rock/fusion icons The Aristocrats come to the Winery. The trio has made an acclaimed name for themselves over these last 12 years they’ve been active, touring consistently and releasing a number of studio albums.

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.

This highly improvisational group makes its return to Rudy’s, led by drummer Marcus Finnie, who has assembled a highly talented group of musicians to create this unique experience. Finnie himself has toured the world with a host of artists, includingRead More

The educational non-profit Jazz Empowers holds its annual gala at the Analog. The evening will feature a performance by the Jovan Quallo Quintet, as well as student performances and testimonials. Tickets include admission to the Gala, the live quartet performance,Read More

Grammy-winning guitarist Andy Reiss leads a stellar quintet of some of Nashville’s top musicians, including Roland Barber (trombone), Dan Hitchcock (reeds), Jacob Jezioro (bass), and Chris Brown (drums). Reiss, a member of the Time Jumpers, is a prolific recording sessionRead More

Grammy-winning pianist and composer Pascal Le Boeuf leads his ensemble Pascal’s Triangle, frequently seen on the Rudy’s stage, and featuring special guest Eddie Barbash on saxophone. Le Boeuf is known for his boundary-pushing and visionary music, and Barbash is aRead More

Nashville guitar and multi-instrument virtuoso Rory Hoffman (piano, guitar, saxophone and vocals) teams with another multi-talented performer Nalani (bass and vocals) for a wonderful jazz trio set. Both performers have had extensive performing careers and won numerous awards. Their combinationRead More

April Highlight! At this special NPL event, Poet Laureate Cameron L. Mitchell will give a performance of some of his powerful spoken word pieces, focusing on how we experience culture through poetry. The performance will also be accompanied by jazzRead More

Saxophonist Don Aliquo leads his quartet, this time featuring Daniel Kuk (piano), Jack Aylor (bass), and Larry Aberman (drums).

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

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

Bruce Dudley is an accomplished and acclaimed jazz pianist who is a Steinway Concert Artist and has been performing jazz for over forty years with many recording credits to his name, both as sideman and bandleader. This trio will featureRead More

Alex Graham is one of Nashville’s preeminent alto saxophonists, composers, and educators leads his high-energy ensemble featuring some of Nashville’s most celebrated improvisers, including Marcus Finnie (drums), Emmanuel Echem (trumpet), David Rodgers (keys), and Brian Allen (bass).

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.

All-star Nashville pianist Pat Coil returns with two trio performances, though both of these will feature a special guest guitarist performing with the trio. As you all probably know by now, Coil is a highly in-demand pianist in Nashville andRead More

Vocalist/arranger Jeff Hall returns to Nashville. Once a faculty member of the Workshop himself, Hall returned to his native Baltimore in 2010, and in his career he has released three albums under his own name, and maintains a busy scheduleRead 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

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

April Highlight! Legendary Latin-rock/fusion band Santana, led by the equally legendary Carlos Santa, comes to Nashville’s newest venue. Tickets will go fast for this, so make sure you act quick!

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