The Music City Review

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award® winner Lonny Price andRead More

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Another Ladies of Jazz show at Rudy’s, featuring an excellent lineup of Nashville women, including Wendy Burns, jazz flutist and vocalist, and Roz Clark-Thompson, a highly acclaimed jazz vocalist who performed the Tony Award winning role of “Aunt Em andRead More

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award® winner Lonny Price andRead 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

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

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

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.  

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.  

All-star Nashville pianist Bruce Dudley presents a special concert featuring the music of legendary trumpeter and composer Thad Jones. The show will be in quartet format, featuring Don Aliquo on sax, Rob Linton on bass, and Ryan Brasley on drums.Read 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.  

Renowned Nashville pianist Pat Coil will perform this month with his special act Music for Humans, which will feature Jovan Quallo on saxophone, Hunter Strasser on guitar, Brian Allen on bass, and Wes Little on drums.  

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

Singing a mixture of R&B, Soul, and Jazz, vocalist Chrisette Michele is a Grammy winning artist. At this show you’ll hear some of the singer’s brand new music, as well as some of her classic tunes like “A Couple ofRead More

The Analog continues its Analog Soul series, featuring some of the city’s most promising emerging talent who are redefining soul music. Both shows this month will feature Will Davenport and The Smoke Show. These shows are 21+.  

The jazz faculty of MTSU come to the Cave to present an evening of swinging music. The combo will be led by Jazz Program head Jamey Simmons on trumpet and flugelhorn and will feature Don Aliquo on saxophone, Desmond NgRead More

Saxophonist and industry legend Jeff Coffin leads an all-star powerhouse group of some of the best jazz musicians in the business today. These names practically need no introduction as they are mainstays here in Music City. The group features JordanRead More

January Highlight! For a more unique jazz experience, check out the Isaac Eicher Quartet. Eicher is a mandolinist and a rising star in the acoustic jazz scene. His quartet features prominent local players Giovanni Rodriguez on bass, Jesus Agreda onRead More

Singing a mixture of R&B, Soul, and Jazz, vocalist Chrisette Michele is a Grammy winning artist. At this show you’ll hear some of the singer’s brand new music, as well as some of her classic tunes like “A Couple ofRead More

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.