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The Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society & Belle Meade Plantation
Present Jazz on the Lawn 2010
A Summer Jazz Feast
The Tennessee Jazz & Blues Society's annual Jazz on the Lawn series at Belle Meade Plantation features Sunday evening concerts with some of the area's finest jazz and blues artists. With a range of jazz and blues styles, there's something for everyone.
Capping off the series Sunday, August 29 are The Fabulous Wootens. Nashville’s royal family of music, The Wootens brought down the house last year. They’re back for an encore to close the summer season in style!
Concerts are held at Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Pike, on the lawn by the Carriage House. Bring lawn chairs & coolers!
Gates open at 5 pm, concerts start at 6 pm. Tickets on sale at the gate: $10 for TJBS Members. Non-member price is $20.
SPECIAL NOTE
Many in our musical community have been affected by the recent flood, and many others in the community are rallying to help. Elsewhere on this site we have information about efforts to aid local musicians. We encourage everyone to lend their support. The TJBS intends to donate a portion of the net proceeds from this year's concert season to flood relief.
CONCERT LINEUP:
ROD MCGAHA -- Sunday, June 13, 6-8 pm
 A Chicago native, Rod McGaha was a protege of Clark Terry and Max Roach. Since coming to Nashville has established himself as a wholly original voice on the jazz scene and one of the city’s favorite jazz performers. His music blends bebop, traditional jazz, gospel, & funk, and is always swinging!
Reviewing a recent performance by McGaha and his band, TJBS's Maxx Myrick noted: "Trumpeter Rod McGaha has been in the shed. Those in attendance . . . were treated to a set of all original tunes, and given a preview of things to come. McGaha served notice that he has gotten back to his Chicago roots when he opened the set with a tune called 'The Challenge,' a swinging hard bop selection with an intricate and difficult arrangement deftly handled by his ensemble, that included saxophonist Don Aliquo, Jerry Navarro on bass, Jody Nardone on piano and Nioshi Jackson on drums . . . next was a funk inspired selection called 'Unexpected Soul' that began with Jackson summoning the spirit of James Brown. The set ended with a beautiful ballad that reminded everyone of the intellect, sophistication, and earnest original voice that jazz legends Clark Terry and Max Roach recognized in him long ago."
(see below for ticket information)
THE BLUES COMES TO BELLE MEADE: STACY MITCHHART -- Sunday, June 27, 6-8 pm
 Stacy Mitchhart is one of Nashville’s most popular and dynamic blues performers. His band has been a favorite at Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar, B.B. King’s Stacy and local festivals. TJBS has been trying to land Stacy for a summer concert for some time now, but schedules didn’t work -- this year we succeeded! This show will rock Belle Meade -- don’t miss it!!
DANA ROBBINS -- Sunday, July 11, 6-8 pm CONCERT CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN -- RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 15
 Contemporary saxophonist Dana Robbins has worked with everyone from Barry Manilow to Tower of Power, and just finished an appearance with Aretha Franklin! Her new CD, So So Good has just been released -- come hear just how good!
MOE DENHAM ALL-STARS -- Sunday, July 25, 6-8 pm
 Moe Denham is Nashville’s undisputed Master of the Hammond B3 Organ. His music spans jazz and blues and will pack some extra octane here with an all-star group including Rahsaan Barber, Jim Williamson, Bob Sabelico, & Robert Bond.
A VERY SPECIAL CONCERT: 3rd COAST VOCALS -- Sunday, August 8, 6-8 pm
 3rd Coast Vocals is an exciting four part vocal jazz ensemble following in the giant footsteps of groups like The Manhattan Transfer, Lambert Hendricks and Ross, & New York Voices. With swinging arrangements and tight harmonies, 3rd Coast places their individual stamp on jazz classics and unique & original material.
DANA ROBBINS -- Sunday, August 15, 6-8 pm. Rescheduled from July -- ALSO CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.
SEASON FINALE: THE FABULOUS WOOTENS -- Sunday, August 29, 6-8 pm
 Nashville’s royal family of music, The Wootens, brought down the house last year. They’re back for an encore to close the summer season in style!
Concerts are held at Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Pike, on the lawn by the Carriage House. Bring lawn chairs & coolers!
Gates open at 5 pm, concerts start at 6 pm. Tickets on sale at the gate: $10 for TJBS Members.* Non-member price is $20.
Membership is a great value -- receive discounted admissions and support the work of the Society! Click here to join online.
*Also available are "season passes" for $100, which include membership plus seven concert admissions that can be used in any combination.
The Tennessee Jazz & Blues Society is a nonprofit organization whose mission is connecting, supporting, and serving jazz & blues.
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