The Music City Review

Arrington Vineyards features concerts of Jazz and Bluegrass every Saturday and Sunday. This performance features the Reed Pittman Band.

This band has been described as “the best live band in Nashville,” creating an upbeat atmosphere that keeps audiences on their feet.

Powerhouse Australian vocalist Christine Parri returns to the Rudy’s stage. Her voice has been praised as invoking Artha Franklin, Etta James, Amy Winehouse, and other iconic women vocalists. Her past Rudy’s appearances have brought in sold-out crowds, and she continuesRead More

Parri is an Australian jazz vocalist known for her powerful performances.  

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.

Jon Hamar is a jazz bassist based in Knoxville, where he teaches at the University of Tennessee. Known for his versatility, Hamar boasts an extensive performance history, including performances with Ernestine Anderson, the Jeff Hamilton Trio, and the Clayton HamiltonRead More

This month Arrington will also feature a series of dedicated jazz concerts on Fridays on the Hillside Stage. This iteration features the Josh Karas Trio.

Acclaimed jazz singer Lisa Stewart performs with an all-star band featuring drummer Chester Thompson, pianist Jeff Taylor, bassist Jack Aylor, and trumpeter Michael Fair. This special performance pays tribute to the all-time greats of jazz vocal music, featuring classics byRead More

Jazzmin is Belmont's jazz vocal group performing a range of styles from blues to swing to bebop to contemporary.

Arrington Vineyards features concerts of Jazz and Bluegrass every Saturday and Sunday. This iteration features The Lilliston Effect.

Nashville bassist Jonathan Wires returns as bandleader in a quartet setting.

Arrington Vineyards features concerts of Jazz and Bluegrass every Saturday and Sunday. This iteration features The Miles Damaso Group.

Chicago native guitarist Robert Baglione and his band Blue Matter Project offer interpretations of straight ahead contemporary electric and pop jazz stands. The band will feature Anthony Belfiglio on keys, Brian Cornish on sax, Leland Nelson on bass, and IsaacRead 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 singer/songwriter Patton James presents his selection of original music and works from the American Songbook.

Soulful jazz vocalist Crystal Miller returns to the Rudy’s stage once again to offer her moving interpretations of classic music.

Though her music stands out as a blend of soul and country, singer Amanda Raye has been noted for her jazz influences.

This month Arrington will also feature a series of dedicated jazz concerts on Fridays on the Hillside Stage. This iteration features Andrew Carney and the Essentials.

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

This band has been described as “the best live band in Nashville,” creating an upbeat atmosphere that keeps audiences on their feet.

Arrington Vineyards features concerts of Jazz and Bluegrass every Saturday and Sunday. This iteration feature the Art Four Sale Band.

Arrington Vineyards features concerts of Jazz and Bluegrass every Saturday and Sunday. This iteration features the Reed Pittman Band.

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.

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

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

Nashville guitarist and Rudy’s regular Cliff Richmond will perform once this month.

Known for his curation of an authentic, vibrant live performance, Nashville trumpeter, arranger, and educator Nigel Cathéy offers a collection of jazz standards in a quartet format, featuring the works of Tadd Dameron, Cole Porter, and Miles Davis.

Belmont's faculty jazz group performs.

Modern jazz trumpeter Leif Shires will perform once this month. Shires, who has performed with many artists including Tom Jones, the Secret Sisters, Kelly Lang, and many others, now presents a traditional, straight-ahead jazz sound that is sure to beRead More

November highlight! Originally from Memphis, jazz singer Wendy Moten now calls Nashville her home. Moten used her powerful vocal abilities to become runner-up on NBC’s The Voice, and since beginning her recording career in 1992 has released five full-length studioRead More

This month Arrington will also feature a series of dedicated jazz concerts on Fridays on the Hillside Stage. This iteration features the Lilliston Effect.

November highlight! Highly acclaimed jazz drummer, composer, and educator Ari Hoenig drops into Music City for two back-to-back sets at Rudy’s. Hoenig has been studying and performing music since before the age of fourteen, and since has performed with someRead More

Arrington Vineyards features concerts of Jazz and Bluegrass every Saturday and Sunday. This iteration features 9 Volt Romeo Band.

Renowned Nashville pianist Pat Coil will lead his quartet featuring Pat Bergeson on guitar, Baily Johnstone on bass, and Ryan Brasley on drums.

Arrington Vineyards features concerts of Jazz and Bluegrass every Saturday and Sunday. This iteration features the Josh Karas Trio.

For three years, Steve Roper was the band leader and music director for the Steven Roper and the B.B. King Allstars band at the B.B. King Club here in Music City. His primary genres are jazz and blues, but hisRead 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.

Sambuca’s Dinner Over Jazz series continues, this time featuring Lindsey Webster.

Known for an energetic personality and audience interactions, Sarah J’s music combines R&B, pop, and contemporary jazz.

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.

November highlight! Saxophonist Sam Greenfield’s music is upbeat, funky, and features intricately written harmonic lines. His sound will hit home for any jazz fan.

November highlight! Blending jazz, funk, rock, and psychedelia, Dogs in a Pile is a band from Asbury Park, New Jersey, continuing the rich musical legacy of that town while forging ahead with their own original sound.

This month Arrington will also feature a series of dedicated jazz concerts on Fridays on the Hillside Stage. This iteration features Andrew Carney and the Essentials.

November highlight! Chicago-based James Austin Jr is an accomplished jazz pianist and bandleader who has studied under the tutelage of a number of legendary jazz musicians, including extensive study with Barry Harris. “Songs in the Key of Wonder” is aRead More

Arrington Vineyards features concerts of Jazz and Bluegrass every Saturday and Sunday. This iteration features the Miles Damaso Group.

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

Arrington Vineyards features concerts of Jazz and Bluegrass every Saturday and Sunday. This iteration features the Reed Pittman Band.

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.

An incredibly eclectic and versatile musician, Ben Graves has performed music in genres from classical to jazz to hard rock, weaving all of this experience together into a unique style.

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

Nashville-based guitarist Hank Born returns to the Underdog for his monthly residency. Born’s playing combines elements from influences like Herbie Hancock and George Benson, making this a can’t-miss performance for any modern jazz fan.

Harmonica player PT Gazell returns to Rudy's with his band The Side Effects.

Both big bands of the NYJE will perform back-to-back sets at the Jazz Cave. The Youth Ensemble is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the love and cultivation of jazz music in the city’s young people. Catch the first ensemble,Read More

Food Truck Friday at Arrington returns for Black Friday, featuring food trucks Mac Shack and Cousins Maine Lobster, and live jazz from 9 Volt Romeo.

Guitarist, synthesist, and composer Bob Sabellico presents a high-energy jazz jam featuring Jody Nardone on piano, Vail Johnson on bass, and Raymond Massie on drums.  

Arrington Vineyards features concerts of Jazz and Bluegrass every Saturday and Sunday. This iteration features the Lilliston Effect.