The Music City Review

Prolific composer, bandleader, bassist and producer Derrick Hodge has been featured on some of music’s most iconic albums and composed or arranged an extensive catalog of music, including film and television scores. He has been awarded two Grammy’s and namedRead More

January Highlight! I always feel I should mention this band because I really love their energy. Led by saxophonist Cam Gallagher, the band is comprised of young and energetic musicians bringing jazz and funk music to the everyday Nashville scene.Read More

January Highlight! Though this is a supporting act (for Hippo Campus’s tour), I thought I would mention this artist as I really enjoy her mixture of jazz into her pop-oriented music. You’ll hear the influences of classic jazz vocal performancesRead 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

January Highlight! Jazz fusion electro-progressive band Sungazer describe themselves as “Animals as Leaders meets Nerve meets Xenakis.” A highly original and experimental group, I think any fan of modern jazz and fusion music would be interested in this show.

January Highlight! Highly acclaimed NYC-based trombonist Altin Sencalar remains in high demand across the country as a performer, educator, and composer. He has shared the stage with such names as Christian McBride, Michael Bublé, The Four Tops, David Sanborn, andRead More

Saxophonist and composer Najee graces the Main Stage. Najee’s career has now spanned more than three decades, and has featured Gold-selling records.

February Highlight! They may sport a rather uninventive name, but rest assured these are some of Nashville’s finest improvisers and musicians, all of whom have performed and toured extensively. Jeff Coffin on saxophone, Keith Carlock on drums, Brain Allen onRead More

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.