Saturday, June 27, 8 pm | Andy Laverne

Jazz Pianist and Master Educator Andy Laverne makes his first appearance at the Jazz Workshop Saturday June 27th at 8 pm. Andy was student and protege of jazz legend Bill Evans. He's also performed with an impressive list of jazz greats, including Frank Sinatra, Stan Getz, Woody Herman, Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, Lionel Hampton, and Michael Brecker! He has over 50 recording projects as a leader, and numerous instructional DVD's and books. Andy is also a frequent contributor to Keyboard Magazine as well as Downbeat, Jazz Improv, Piano Today, Piano Quarterly and JazzOne. He currently is a professor of jazz at the Hartt School (University of Hartford) and teaches yearly at the Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops. Joining Andy for this incredible performance will be Roger Spencer on bass and Marcus Finnie on drums.

As part of his NJW appearance, Andy will also present a clinic for intermediate and advanced players Saturday at 1 pm.

Admission for the Saturday evening performance is $25, $15 H.S. & college students, tickets on sale Monday, June 22

Sundays on Radio | "Live from the Workshop"
"Live From The Workshop" - the show featuring live performances from the Nashville Jazz Workshop is back on the air better than ever. Upcoming shows will feature performances from jazz greats such as Jeff Hamilton, Everett Greene, Jim Ferguson, and so many others. Be sure to tune in to Live From the Workshop Sundays at 4pm. Heard nowhere else, but our local jazz station WMOT - Jazz 89.

Jeff Hamilton Trio - 2/8 |    Joe Davidian Trio - 3/22
Kelli Cox Sextet - 2/15 |    Jim Ferguson - 3/29
Jim Ferguson - 2/22 |   Everett Greene - 4/5
(MTSU Basketball Game) - 3/1 |     Marion James - 4/12
Everett Greene - 3/8 |     The Barber Brothers - 4/19
Tony Monaco - 3/15 | Joe Davidian - 4/26


Coming up after 4/26/09: the radio show will be going on hiatus for the rest of the spring and summer, but stay tuned for some surprises!

About the Show | Download the Show Schedule (pdf)

In the Gallery | Opening June 19

Lou Outlaw, Photographic Works

Lou Outlaw is a Renaissance Man. Professor of Philosophy and Associate Provost at Vanderbilt, he is also an accomplished photographer. NJW is honored to host this showing of Photographic Works.

Artist's Statement: I continue to marvel at the experiences of meaningful engagements with photographs, of human beings in particular; to marvel at what striking photographs elicit -- sometimes compel -- from the viewer who works at making meaningful sense of photographic images. I marvel, too, at seeing respect-inspiring beauty in the face, posture, composure, gestures, dress . . . of a person in moments of the otherwise mundane.

I experience in picture-making great pleasure and excitement and pursue the work of enhancing my craftsmanship and artistry with passion and joy . . . it is my sincere hope that viewers of my photographs gain both insight and pleasure from what is disclosed through their engagement with the images. -- Lou Outlaw

Opening reception TBA

Friday & Saturday, July 17-18, 8 pm| Tony Monaco
Organ virtuoso Tony Monaco returns to Nashville for two high-octane shows in July! Tony was a smash hit on his last visit here. He's back this year for the NAMM show, and while here he'll perform two nights in the Cave. Once again he'll be joined by drummer Chester Thompson and guitarist Andy Reiss for a swinging trio.

Admission $25, $15 H.S. & college students, tickets on sale Monday, July 13

Friday, July 24 | Snap on 2&4 w/ the Joe Davidian Trio
In his short time in Nashville, pianist Joe Davidian has established himself as a major musical force. With taste, chops, and lush, sensitive voicings, he's in demand as a solo pianist and accompanist for vocalists and small groups. Much rarer are his appearances with his longtime trio, composed of Joe, bassist Jamie Ousley, and drummer Austin McMahon. The group performs jazz standards along with originals composed by all band members, inspired by the great piano trios of jazz masters Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett and Oscar Peterson. If you haven't heard the JD3 yet, you're in for a treat -- their music is really something special!

Admission $15, $8 H.S. & college students, tickets on sale Monday, July 20

 

Sunday, July 19, 7:30 pm| NJW Jam Sessions
By popular demand, the Jazz Workshop has re-instituted its regular jam sessions for students, faculty, and musicians from the community. These are open jams for intermediate-to-advanced level musicians, led by NJW faculty and anchored by a professional rhythm section. July 19 is an instrumental jam -- note the new time.

TJBS continues Summer Season with El Movimiento July 5

Our friends at the Tennessee Jazz & Blues Society are in full swing with their summer Concert on the Lawn Series at Belle Meade Plantation, and they have a great lineup this year. They led off with appearances by blues great Marion James and the NJO Quintet with Jim Williamson & Annie Sellick. Next up is an Indepence Day weekend concert of high energy contemporary latin jazz with El Movimiento. El Movimiento features Giovanni Rodriguez, Rahsaan Barber, and Edwin Santiago, and is one of the hottest young groups around. Visit the TJBS website to learn more.

Wednesday, June 24, 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Millennium Maxwell House Nashville
2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
Phone 615-259-4343

NJW & Millennium Maxwell House are partnering for a new jazz series. The first performance is Wednesday, June 24, and features saxophonist Evan Cobb. This special student performance will be held in Maxwell's Lounge in one of Nashville's most distinguished hotels, located in Metro Center. This event is free. Tips are very much appreciated.

 
Cafe Coco announces the return of their weekly Jazz Night each Sunday starting at 4:30 p.m. with an open jam session followed by the featured band performance. Anyone participating in the jam will receive 35% off food and free coffee. There's also a beer special each night, and 49-cent wings until 9 pm. Hosting the jam session will be Evan Cobb -- a saxophonist from the New York area who performs and teaches locally -- and drummer Phil Griswold.

Special appearance Monday, July 13, 8 pm by NJW's own Samba Nove.

Cafe Coco is located at 210 Louise Ave., Nashville, TN 37203. Phone 615-321-2626.

For more information contact Cafe Coco at booking@cafecoco.com or visit their website cafecoco.com.

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Media Notes:

Thanks to the Nashville Scene for naming NJW BEST PLACE TO HEAR (AND PLAY) JAZZ" in their 2007 Best of Nashville. Read more . . .

NJW was featured on NPT, Channel 8's Artsbreak last April. Many of you saw this -- it's a great video and it's on NPT's website. Check it out if you're wondering what the Workshop is all about or if you have a friend you'd like to turn on to the Workshop!

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