The Music City Review

Any guitarist that George Benson says is “one of the greatest and most articulate guitarists out there” gets a big nod from me. Brown has collaborated extensively with Benson as well as other greats like Brian McKnight, Miki Howard, JeffRead More

Every other Sunday, Rudy’s features a Sunday dinner, with one of Music City’s top bassists Jimmy Sullivan leading a swingin’ jazz band featuring rotating special guests, for which a unique dinner special is served just for the show.

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+.

Any guitarist that George Benson says is “one of the greatest and most articulate guitarists out there” gets a big nod from me. Brown has collaborated extensively with Benson as well as other greats like Brian McKnight, Miki Howard, JeffRead More

I couldn’t make a list of Rudy’s events without including a shout-out for the regular weekly Jazz Jam the club hosts every Sunday night. Whether you are a jazz musician and you want to jam with your fellow artists, orRead 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

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).

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

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.

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

Stellar drummer Dave Potter brings his quartet to Rudy’s to celebrate the release of his third album as leader, “Retro Groove 2,” dropping February 7. The album features clever arrangements of 80’s classics by Whitney Houston, Rush, The Isley Brothers,Read More

The award-winning Blair Big Band presents a special collaborative concert. The performance will feature all-star faculty members from across Blair’s areas of study. Special appearances include Jeff Coffin on saxophone, Rod McGaha on trumpet, Pat Coil on piano, and manyRead More

Popular Nashville bassist Jacob Jezioro offers two performances as leader this month. His trio features David Williford on sax and John Westbwerry on drums.

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

Belmont’s jazz faculty perform.

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