The 2010 Blues Music Awards will be Thursday May 6, 2010 at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee. More than 65 nominees attend a night filled with appearances and performances in a dinner table setting in the Convention Center's ballroom.
Jazz legend Beegie Adair will perform January 22-23rd, as part of the Snap on 2&4 series at the Nashville Jazz Workshop.
Tickets go on sale January 18th and are $15, $8 for students. For more information contact the Nashville Jazz Workshop at (615) 242-JAZZ (5299) or visit their website at www.nashvillejazz.org
Bluesman Duwayne Burnside Comes to Exit/In Jan. 28 Son of legendary bluesman R.L. Burnside, Duwayne Burnside honed his blues chops in the Mississippi Delta and Memphis. He comes to the Exit/In Thursday, January 28. Blues fans, here's the real deal! A drawing was held for a pair of tickets, courtesy of the Exit/In and TJBS -- winners announced shortly. More ...
Bob Mintzer in Residence at MTSU This Week Bob Mintzer has been at the forefront of jazz arranging, composition and saxophone performance for over three decades. He is also a member of the Grammy award winning band Yellowjackets. Mintzer is in residence at MTSU this week and will be taking part in three great events. Don Aliquo from MTSU sent in this information -- read on for details. More ...
Contemporary Jazz Series Continues Nov. 1 at NJW A new "Contemporary Jazz Series" debuted in August at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. Performances take place the first Sunday of each month in the Jazz Cave at the Workshop. The next in the series is November 1 and features Derrek Phillips and Manufactory. More ...
Dirty Dozen Brass Band comes to Exit/In Jan. 21 New Orleans legends the Dirty Dozen Brass Band return to Nashville and the Exit/In Thursday, January 21 for an 8 pm show, They'll be joined by The Coolin' System. Congratulations to Rayna Handelman and Corbett Hunt, lucky winners of pairs of tickets, courtesy of the Exit/In and TJBS. More ...
El Movimiento at Nashville Jazz Workshop, Friday, June 25th at 8PM Latin Jazz ensemble EL MOVIMIENTO will perform at the Nashville Jazz Workshop on Friday, June 25th at 8PM. This Latin Jazz band has taken Nashville by storm, and now makes its first "Snap on 2&4" appearance at NJW. Led by Giovanni Rodriguez, Rahsaan Barber, and Imer Santiago, this contemporary latin jazz group has one of the hottest new sounds around.
International Blues Challenge Jan 20-23rd, Memphis, TN The International Blues Challenge takes place two weeks earlier in Memphis, TN January 20-23, 2010. 100 Bands and 60 solo/duo acts will fill the clubs up and down Beale Street for the semi-finals and the Orpheum Theater for the finals. More ...
Jazz Workshop Announces Fall Fundraiser - features McElroy, 3rd Coast, McGaha & more The Nashville Jazz Workshop announces its 9th annual Fall Fundraiser September 13, 4-8 pm at the Limelight. Dubbed "the jazz party of the year," the event features music by Donna McElroy, 3rd Coast Vocals, and an all-star ensemble of Rod McGaha, Rahsaan Barber, Chester Thompson, Joe Davidian, & Jim Ferguson. More ...
The Nashville Jazz Orchestra presents its Fall Concert, "VIVA el MAMBO," Friday, October 9 at Ingram Hall. Guests are vocalist Sylvia Garcia and percussionists Dann Sherrill, John Santos, Lalo Davila, and Marcus Finnie. Don't miss this one!
WFSK holds weekend Radiothon fundraiser WFSK, Nashville's Smooth & Contemporary Jazz radio station at Fisk University, needs your help. From Friday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 4 the station holds its 4th annual Radiothon Fundraiser. Be a part of this event and do your part to keep jazz on the air in Nashville! More ...
El Movimiento Closes Out Summer Concert Season August 30 The El Moviemiento concert originally scheduled for Sunday, July 5 and rained out, has been rescheduled! THE NEW DATE IS SUNDAY, AUGUST 30! These guys are fantastic, so you won't want to miss this one. Join TJBS in closing out the summer concert season with some hot Latin Jazz.
News Flash -- Manuel to be guest MC for final TJBS concert! This clothier to the stars is known simply as Manuel. As an added attraction for this Sunday's TJBS concert at Belle Meade,Manuel will be joining us as Guest MC. Here's another reason not to miss this Sunday's concert! More ...
Wooten Brothers come to Belle Meade for next TJBS concert The next TJBS Concert on the Lawn is a special treat for anyone who enjoys a groove! The Wooten Brothers bring their magic blend of jazz, R&B, funk, and other secret ingredients to the Belle Meade Plantation lawn for their first TJBS appearance. Mark your calendars and don't miss this one! More ...
Blues Guitar Great Robben Ford at the Belcourt Aug. 22 Blues and jazz fusion guitar legend Robben Ford comes to the Belcourt Theater Saturday, August 22 for an 8 pm concert. TJBS is proud to be a sponsor for this event, produced by Outback Concerts. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TJBS TICKET WINNERS! Read on for more information! More ...
Pat Coil Brings Sextet to Belle Meade August 9 The next TJBS Concert on the Lawn at Belle Meade Plantation is August 9, 6-8 pm, and features great straight-ahead jazz by the Pat Coil Sextet. Featured will be selections from Pat's recent top-20 CD "Birdhouse" along with brand-new original material. Don't miss this one! More ...
Buffalo River Festival in Perry County Features Midstate Blues Greats There's a new music festival in Middle Tennessee, featuring many of our favorite Midstate blues artists! This one's in Lobelville, in Perry County Saturday, July 17. Among the featured artists are Marion James, Johnny Jones, Moe Denham, Les Kerr, Nick Nixon, and many others! Click for more information. More ...
Pianist Andy Laverne comes to Nashville June 27 Master pianist and educator Andy Laverne makes his first visit to Nashville Saturday, June 27. He'll present an 8 pm concert in the Jazz Cave at the Nashville Jazz Workshop, and will also lead a 1 pm clinic for intermediate to advanced players. More ...
Jefferson Street Festival set for June 19-20 The annual Jefferson Street Jazz and Blues Festival is set for Saturday, June 20, noon to midnight, on historic Jefferson Street between 26th and 28th Avenues. The event showcases Jefferson' musical heritage, and is free and open to the public. There will be music, food, and fun! The Festival is preceded by the Bridging The Gap Mixer on the Shelby Street Bridge Friday evening. Read on for details. More ...
TJBS Father's Day Concert Next on Summer Schedule The TJBS Concert on the Lawn season opened this year on Sunday, May 10 with a special Mothers Day concert featuring blues great Marion James and the Queen's Men. The next concert will be on Father's Day, Sunday June 21. Performing will be the NJO Quintet with Jim Williamson and special guest Annie Sellick. Time is 6 to 8 pm. Read on for information about the concert season! More ...
Etta James returns to Nashville June 12 R&B legend Etta James returns to Nashville for a concert Friday, June 12 at Arrington Vineyards. Read on for details. The ticket giveaway contest is now closed -- we have winners! More ...
Blues Festival to be held Memorial Day in Centennial Park Blues lovers will want to head for Centennial Park on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 for a Spring Blues Festival. The festival runs 10 am to 6 pm at the Centennial Park Bandshell. Blues legend Bobby "Blue" Bland is the headliner! More ...
TJBS 2009 Summer Season Opens May 10 with Marion James The new TJBS Summer Concert on the Lawn season opens May 10 at Belle Meade. Leading off will be Nashville's reigning "Queen of the Blues," Marion James. TJBS members receive discounted admissions, so join now. In honor of Mother's Day, the first 50 mothers will receive a complimentary rose! More ...
Jazz Orchestra Presents Jazz Writers Night April 23 The Nashville Jazz Orchestra hosts the 4th Annual Jazz Writers Night Thursday, April 23 at Blair's Ingram Hall. The orchestra, led by trumpeter Jim Williamson, has been in residence at Blair for several years. For this concert they feature music by well-known and well-loved local jazz composers. More ...
JAZZ ON THE MOVE resumes January-April at the Frist JAZZ ON THE MOVE, an education/performance series sponsored by the Nashville Jazz Workshop and the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, returns this year. The next program in the series is Sunday, April 19, 3 pm, with Bruce Dudley on The Music of Thelonious Monk. More ...
Bela Fleck Africa Project comes to the Ryman April 8 BELA FLECK'S AFRICA PROJECT comes to the Ryman Wednesday, April 8. TJBS is a co-sponsor for the performance. Congratulations to our lucky ticket winners! Read on for information about the concert and the Africa Project. More ...
New Film Focuses on Jazz Trumpeter Jack Sheldon TRYING TO GET GOOD -- the Jazz the Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon, is a new film coming to the Nashville Film Festival April 19 and 20. A compelling, highly entertaining, and often hilarious look at the life and music of a prolific and multifaceted jazz giant. More ...
Grammy-winner Patti Austin at JAZZ ALIVE March 27 Alive Hospice brings a living legend of the jazz world to perform in Nashville for its annual benefit, Jazz Alive Friday, March 27, 8 pm. This year features GRAMMY Award-winner Patti Austin. Patti has released 17 solo albums, including her most recent one "Avant Gershwin" which won her the GRAMMY Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance.
Anthony Wilson visits Nashville March 27-28 for concerts, youth workshop Master guitarist/arranger/composer Anthony Wilson comes to the Nashville Jazz Workshop March 27-28 for a weekend of music that includes evening concerts with a quartet and nonet and a Saturday morning youth workshop. He appears courtesy of grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission and Southern Arts Federation in cooperation with the National Endowment of the Arts. More ...
Blue Note 70th Anniversity Tour Comes to Vandy Feb. 18 An All-Star band with some of today's finest jazz musicians is touring the country to celebrate Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary. Nashville's Langford Auditorium is one of the stops on the tour, Wednesday, February 18. With jazz heavyweights Bill Charlap, Ravi Coltrane, Peter Bernstein, Lewis Nash, Nicholas Payton, Peter Washington, & Steve Wilson, this one is not to be missed! More ...
B.B. King & Buddy Guy at the Ryman Feb. 12 There's a special treat for blues fans at the Ryman February 12 -- legends B.B. King and Buddy Guy share a bill for a 7:30 pm show. TJBS is a proud co-sponsor! Congratulations to Charles Jobe, winner of the ticket giveaway courtesy of the Ryman. Tickets remain, so get yours while you can. More ...
The B3 and Me, Part 1 (History) What is it about the Hammond B3 organ that inspires such rapture across musical genres? Read this fascinating account by Nashville's reigning B3 master, Moe Denham. Part 1 of a series. More ... Moe Denham
Trabuko's Dann Sherrill Interviewed Dann Sherrill is one of Nashville’s busiest latin percussionists, as well as a great teacher of the genre. A founding member of Trabuko, he’ll be performing with them at TJBS’s August 3 “Concert on the Lawn.” We talked with Dann recently to learn more about the band and about Afro-Cuban percussion.More ... Larry Seeman
Guitarist Jiosa to Headline Evening of Music & Wine at the Belcourt Contemporary jazz guitarist Denny Jiosa leads an evening of jazz and wine tasting at the Belcourt Theater Thursday, Oct. 9. Also appearing are saxophonist Joe Johnson and Vocalist Lindsay George. TJBS members receive discounted admission! More ...
The Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University will host "MAMBO CALIENTE", a night of explosive New York style Latino Jazz by the NASHVILLE JAZZ ORCHESTRA in the Martha Rivers Ingram Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2007, at 8:00 pm.
Belle Meade Sizzles with Latin Jazz by Trabuko August 3 The next TJBS "Jazz on the Lawn" concert at Belle Meade Plantation features great Latin Jazz by the band TRABUKO. This special high energy concert begins at 5:30. Opening the concert will be special guests San Rafael, who are introducing their new CD. Be sure and join us for a great evening of hot Latin Jazz. More ...
B3 Master Moe Denham to Perform at July 20 "Jazz on the Lawn" Moe Denham is nationally recognized as a leading player of the Hammond B3 organ, and is a local favorite. He brings his band to the next TJBS "Jazz on the Lawn" concert at Belle Meade, Sunday July 20 at 6 pm. Don't miss this high energy mix of jazz, blues, and soul! Read on for more information about the concert and clips of Moe's music. More ...
TJBS OPENS CONCERT ON THE LAWN SEASON MAY 18 The 2008 TJBS Concert on the Lawn Series opens May 18 at 6 pm with an all-star program with some of Nashville's premier jazz artists. Bruce and Sandra Dudley are the featured artists, with special guests Connye Florance and Rebecca Sayre. Rounding out the rhythm section are bassist Jim Ferguson and drummer Bob Mater. Longtime TJBS fans will be pleased to know that the concert returns to its former location by the carriage house, off Leake Avenue. More ...
March program at the Frist highlights Johnny Mercer Nashville business executive and popular music scholar Ken Roberts is joined by Beegie Adair for a discussion and demonstration of the music of Johnny Mercer in the April installment of JAZZ ON THE MOVE, Sunday, April 13, 3 pm at the Frist Center. More ...
JUMP Honors Bobby Hebb & Others at Christmas Extravaganza Local luminaries, including Nashville music legend Bobby Hebb, will be honored at a Christmas Extravaganza & Peoples Choice Awards, put on by the Jefferson United Merchants Partnership (J.U.M.P.) Sunday, December 2, 6 pm at the Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church, 1203 9th Avenue North. More ...
Connye Florance - Singer, Actor, Teacher Connye Florance is a Renaissance woman, with a background in theater, broadcasting, jazz, and teaching. Besides performing for Nashville jazz audiences, she has produced and performed a one-woman show, “Jazz Rhapsody,” teaches a “Working Artists Workshop” for aspiring young professionals, and teaches vocal performance at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. I caught up with Connye recently and asked her about her varied interests, her career, and her approach to performing and teaching. More ... Larry Seeman
Metro Issues Proclamation to TJBS Metro Councilman Jamie Isabell (R) presented a Metro
Proclamation to TJBS for their continued support and
promotion of jazz and blues in the Nashville area. The
proclamation was presented to TJBS President Peter Woolfolk
(C) and vice president Kristine Mylls (L) during a TJBS
concert on Sunday August 5, 2007. More ...
Nashville Jazz Orchestra presents CUBAN FIRE Oct. 19 at Blair Blair School of Music hosts a night of explosive latin jazz with the Nashville Jazz Orchestra and special guests Richie Flores, Jesus Diaz, Dahlia Garcia, and Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez". Friday, October 19. More ...
Barber Brothers featured May 20 at next Concert on the Lawn The next TJBS Concert on the Lawn at Belle Meade features the Barber Brothers. Twins Rahsaan and Roland Barber have joined the ranks of America's emerging jazz stars. We're fortunate to have them for a rare joint appearance in their home town! More ...
So Where've You Been, Annie Sellick? Three years ago Annie Sellick was one the most visible faces on the local jazz scene. From weekly gigs at F. Scott's and other venues to appearances with the Nashville Symphony and the Nashville Jazz Orchestra, it seemed like Annie was everywhere. Then she left to study in New York, spent some time in California as well, and returned to Nashville about two years ago. So what's she been doing since then? Quite a lot, it turns out. More ... Larry Seeman
ANNIE SELLICK HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 23 CONCERT AT NEW INDOOR VENUE! The Annie Sellick concert that was rained out in June will be held Sunday, September 23, 6-8 pm in the auditorium at the Gordon Jewish Community Center. We hope everyone will join us for this first (in a long time) indoor concert in a new venue! More ...
Paula Chavis to headline Concert on the Lawn July 8 The Tennessee Jazz & Blues Society will feature one of Nashville’s most acclaimed jazz vocalists-- Paula Chavis for its “Concert on the Lawn” series on Sunday, July 8, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Belle Meade Mansion. Gates open at 5:00 PM. More ...
San Rafael pleases "Cinco de Mayo +1" crowd @ Belle Meade May 6 The TJBS Concert on the Lawn Sunday, May 6 featured popular Nashville favorites San Rafael for "Cinco de Mayo + 1." Free Salsa dance lessons were given from Dance Quest.READ ON FOR MORE INFORMATION & FULL SUMMER SCHEDULE! More ...
Nancy Wilson To Appear at Ryman April 20 Legendary jazz vocalist Nancy Wilson will appear in concert at the Ryman Auditorium Friday, April 20 at 8 pm. The occasion is the 3rd Annual Benefit for the Center for Women's Health Research at Meharry Medical College, and TJBS is proud to be a co-sponsor. More ...
Jon Hendricks - father of Vocalese - to appear at Vanderbilt Legendary jazz vocalist Jon Hendricks, creator of "vocalese" and founder of the famed vocal group Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross, will appear with his new group, LHR Redux, at Vanderbilt's Ingram Hall as part of the Great Performances series Wednesday, February 14. More ...
Rod McGaha opens 2007 TJBS Concert season, Metro Students honored Trumpet master Rod McGaha came out swinging to kick off the The 2007 TJBS season! Rod, joined by an all-star band of Nashville jazz luminaries, gave a superb performance, leaving no doubts that Nashville jazz musicians are second to none! Opening the program was the Nashville School of the Arts Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Richard Griffin. The future of jazz is in good hands with these folks! The program was a special "Metro Student Jazz Appreciation Concert" presented through a grant from the Metro Arts Commission, giving students and their families a chance to hear an afternoon of first-rate jazz! More ...
HALFBRASS Kicks Off Jazz History Series at the Frist The new Jazz on the Move series opened with hand clapping and foot stomping Sunday, January 28 at the Frist Center Auditorium, as the group Halfbrass gave a demonstration and performance of New Orleans-style jazz, showing some of the distinctive elements of the music and how it forms the basis of much of today's American music, from bebop to funk. More ...
A Conversation with Jim Williamson Courtenay talks with Jim Williamson of the Nashville Jazz Orchestra about his life, music, the Orchestra, and their upcoming concert. More ... Courtenay Shipley
Kirk Whalum to Appear with NJO November 17 The Nashville Jazz Orchestra will appear in concert Friday, November 17 with special guest artist Kirk Whalum. The concert is at 8 pm at Vanderbilt's Martha Rivers Ingram Center for the Performing Arts. More ...
NEA Jazz Master David Baker to Appear at TPAC David Baker, NEA Jazz Master and prominent jazz educator, will appear Thursday, November 16 at TPAC's Polk Theater with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. The concert is presented through the NEA's "Jazz Masters on Tour" program, and will feature the music of Quincy Jones and Oliver Nelson. He will also give a free seminar on "How to Learn Tunes" the following night, November 17, 7:30 pm at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. More ...
Tom Harrell to perform at MTSU November 2 Trumpeter and composer Tom Harrell will perform with the MTSU Jazz Ensemble I and with a faculty quintet Thursday as part of the MTSU Jazz Artist Series. More ...
So Beegie, what's new? Rather than attempt to recreate what everyone has already heard, like how she got where she is today, her upbringing, influences, etc., I decided to check in with Beegie Adair to see what all was new in her world. I know I don't only speak for myself when I wonder how it is that we get spoiled here in Nashville, boasting Beegie as a local resident and artist, while others get to wait in line and hope there are seats left, like at the two sold out shows in St. Louis she just finished. We chatted on the phone about her latest projects and the new ones on the horizon. More ... Courtenay Shipley
8th Annual Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival June 21 The Jefferson United Merchants Partnership (J.U.M.P.) announces the 8th Annual Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival Saturday, June 21 from noon to 11 pm on historic Jefferson Street at 26th & 27th. The event is preceded by the Bridging the Gap mixer Friday, June 20 from 6 pm to midnight on the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge. More ...
Jazz vocalist/saxophonist Liz Johnson has a busy schedule performing, recording, teaching, and studying. In this interview Liz shares her thoughts on music, her development as an artist, and what she's doing these days.
CD Review: James Hollihan, "The Funky Misfit" James Hollihan is a local guitarist, arranger, and producer. His self-produced CD, while nominally smooth jazz, in fact defies category, and will delight fans of all genres. Here's a review from "All About Jazz" More ...
Kevin Mahogany (updated 5-14-06) Kevin Mahogany is not what you might expect for a jazz singer More ...
B3 Master Larry Goldings wows audience at NJW Larry Goldings, one of the top Hammond B3 players in the country, gave a clinic and performance at the Nashville Jazz Workshop Saturday, May 13. Goldings is a major figure on the national jazz scene, with nine recordings as a leader and over 40 as a sideman for such artists as Jim Hall, Peter Bernstein, John Scofield, Michael Brecker, and Maceo Parker. Read a review of his performance here. More ...
Artist Spotlight: Justin Thompson (12/05) This month I spoke with guitar player Justin Thompson. He's got a few things to say this night about starting as a naive kid from Tennessee who has become one of Nashville's leading jazz singer/songwriters. More ... Courtenay Shipley
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