The Music City Review

SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team ofRead 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.

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.

Belmont's unique string group blends jazz and classical styles.

SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team ofRead More

November highlight! Venezuelan guitarist Felix Martin is something of an enigma. Blending genres as diverse as metal, jazz, and Latin music while performing on self-designed 12, 14 and 16-string guitars, Martin has performed all over the world, from America toRead More

  The Analog continues its Analog Soul series, featuring some of the city’s most promising emerging talent who are redefining soul music. The performance on the 17th will feature Analog regulars Will Davenport, Alex Slay, and Jon “DJ Smoke” Lucas,Read More

The Level Up Big Band is a 17-piece ensemble dedicated to performing music from hit video games. It may sound silly, but this band features some of Nashville’s top jazz talent, including Jeff Coffin, Jamey Simmons, Kevin Gatzke, Brandon Moore,Read More

A special tribute to the unforgettable Jenni Rivera, the "Diva de la Banda," whose music and voice inspire millions. Mónica Reyna will take us back through her greatest hits, those powerful, intense songs that capture her life experiences and unbreakableRead More

Student large jazz ensembles perform at Vanderbilt.

Un homenaje especial a la inolvidable Jenni Rivera, la ‘Diva de la Banda,’ cuya música y voz siguen inspirando a millones. Mónica Reyna nos hará recordar sus éxitos, esos temas intensos y llenos de fuerza que capturan sus vivencias yRead 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

La música de banda parece ser la protagonista este mes. En esta oportunidad la Arrasadora Banda Tenaz, será quién encienda la rumba para los amantes de los ritmos norteños. La agrupación está conformada de jóvenes de raíces mexicanas que residenRead More

Banda music seems to be the protagonist this month. This time, Arrasadora Banda Tenaz will ignite the party for lovers of norteño rhythms. The group is composed of young people of Mexican descent living in Nashville, who found in theRead 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

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 (bass/vocals), Melvin Macias (piano/vocals), Jesus Agreda (Timbales), Lorenzo Molina Ruiz (Trumpet), and Manuel 'Manotas' RamierezRead More

Every Monday night at Rudy’s Jazz Room, the Caribbean sun comes alive with the vibrant beats of the congas. Giovanni Rodríguez, a versatile artist with Dominican roots now based in Nashville, leads this project alongside some of the city's topRead 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.

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

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

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

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

Vanderbilt's student big band performs.

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.

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

Shawn E. Okpebholo’s THE COOK-OFF (World Premiere) Libretto by Mark Campbell Sung in English and Spanish with projected English supertitles Featuring Lee Hoiby’s BON APPÉTIT! (The Julia Child Opera) Sung in English with projected English supertitles THE COOK OFF DirectedRead More

Alex Graham is one of Nashville’s preeminent alto saxophonists, composers, and educators. For this special performance, he returns to the Cave with some of Nashville’s other great musicians to perform Alex’s genre-bending music, featuring new arrangements and compositions. His bandRead More

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

One of Nashville’s most active and accomplished saxophonists, Aliquo will be leading performances with his trio twice this month.

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.

Shawn E. Okpebholo’s THE COOK-OFF (World Premiere) Libretto by Mark Campbell Sung in English and Spanish with projected English supertitles Featuring Lee Hoiby’s BON APPÉTIT! (The Julia Child Opera) Sung in English with projected English supertitles THE COOK OFF DirectedRead More

Highly acclaimed New Orleans seven-string guitarist Ted Ludwig performs with his quartet.

Playing a mix of Wayne Shorter tunes and originals, Geoff Pfeifer brings gritty, edgy, genuine NYC-style jazz to Rudy’s stage with his Quartet.