• 2nd Annual Nashville Jazz Festival

    Tickets are on sale now! October 24-25, 2026 at 3rd & Lindsley.

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  • Tuesdays in the Cave

    Enjoy new jazz programming every Tuesday night in the Jazz Cave.

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  • Jam Session Series Returns

    Join us one Sunday each month for our free community jam session.

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  • Jazz for Everyone

    Nashville’s home for jazz since 2000 — at every age, from every corner of the city.

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BY THE NUMBERS
over the past year

$175K
into local musicians’ pockets

6,000+
concert attendees

102
live performances

1 in 4
camp kids on scholarship

The Pipeline: Jazz for Everyone

JAZZ AM (AGES 2-10)

SUMMER CAMP (YOUTH)

RISING STARS (HIGH SCHOOL)

CLASSES (ALL ADULTS)

LIFELONG LEARNING (SENIORS)

Live Jazz in Nashville

Discover live jazz that speaks to you. Explore our upcoming performances, and plan your next night out.

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Learn Jazz at Any Age

Our education programs create a lifelong pathway for learning, with opportunities for both musicians and jazz enthusiasts. Explore our on-site classes and ensembles, free community programs, and more.

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Your Gift Sends Students Like Aidan to Jazz Camp

UPCOMING EVENTS

Featured
Connye Florance: The Modern Standards Project
Oct 2
Connye Florance: The Modern Standards Project

Connye Florance presents The Modern Standards Project, an evening built around a classic collection of songs since the 60's — reimagined with addition to the Great American Songbook in mind and delivered with the "velvet & wine" jazz flavors that have become her signature.

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Jazz AM presented by Zander Insurance
Oct 3
Jazz AM presented by Zander Insurance

Free event for kids and families! Join us on Saturday, October 3 from 10-10:30AM for Jazz AM presented by Zander Insurance.

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A Tribute to the Music and Sound of ECM with Danny Gottlieb & Pat Coil
Oct 3
A Tribute to the Music and Sound of ECM with Danny Gottlieb & Pat Coil

Join drummer Danny Gottlieb and pianist Pat Coil for an evening devoted to the music and sound of ECM, featuring special guest Jeff Coffin.

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In The Round: Mike Hicks, Steve Leslie, and Tabitha Meeks
Oct 6
In The Round: Mike Hicks, Steve Leslie, and Tabitha Meeks

Join us for the first installment of In the Round, a Nashville Writers’ Round featuring jazz and jazz-adjacent songwriters at the Jazz Cave.

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Flip That Hit: Songs You Know, Reimagined
Oct 9
Flip That Hit: Songs You Know, Reimagined

Maestro Lightford‍ takes familiar hits from across genres and completely reimagines them with the energy, sophistication, and sound of a live big band. Live at the Jazz Cave on Friday, October 9 at 7:30PM.

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Sullivan Sings & Swings
Oct 10
Sullivan Sings & Swings

Join us on Saturday, October 10th at 7:30PM as bassist and vocalist Jimmy Sullivan presents Sullivan Sings & Swings — an evening of standards, surprises, and stories, joined by Ty Bailie (piano) and Marlon Patton (drums).

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Over the Rainbow: Monica Ramey Sings The Music of Harold Arlen
Oct 16
Over the Rainbow: Monica Ramey Sings The Music of Harold Arlen

In the next installment of her year-long residency at the Nashville Jazz Workshop, Monica Ramey presents a celebration of one of the Great American Songbook's most original composers — the man who gave the world Stormy Weather, Come Rain or Come Shine, and Over the Rainbow.

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Rahsaan Barber Quintet with Special Guest, Guitarist Keith Ganz - Eternal Album Release Concert
Oct 17
Rahsaan Barber Quintet with Special Guest, Guitarist Keith Ganz - Eternal Album Release Concert

Join native Nashvillian and Associate Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies at UNC Chapel Hill, Rahsaan Barber, as he returns home to celebrate the national release of his latest album, Eternal, with a concert featuring special guest and 2x Grammy nominated guitarist Keith Ganz.

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Jam Session with Evan Cobb - October 18
Oct 18
Jam Session with Evan Cobb - October 18

Join us on Sunday, October 18, from 4-6 PM, for the jam session at NJW hosted by Evan Cobb. Musicians and listeners welcome!

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Gtar Phil: Phriends & Phoes
Oct 30
Gtar Phil: Phriends & Phoes

Foes aren't always enemies — sometimes they're just the other half of the conversation. Gtar Phil: Phriends and Phoes brings the Nashville Jazz Workshop stage to life with an evening of collaboration, contrast, and kinship.

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Paulo Oliveira Quartet: Fusion Influences
Oct 31
Paulo Oliveira Quartet: Fusion Influences

Experience Fusion Influences with guitarist Paulo Oliveira. A night of modern jazz, electric fusion, and new music from his forthcoming album, with Ric Fierabracci, Matt Twaddle and Bob Harsen.

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U.S. Air Force Band of Mid America: Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble
Nov 6
U.S. Air Force Band of Mid America: Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble

Nashville Jazz Workshop is proud to welcome the Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble, the premier jazz group of the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid America, for a free performance at the Jazz Cave.

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Liz Johnson, Joe Freel, & Christina Watson: We're In This Together
Nov 8
Liz Johnson, Joe Freel, & Christina Watson: We're In This Together

Join us for a special matinée on Sunday, November 8th at 3PM to hear three of Nashville’s most beloved jazz vocalists in concert together.

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An Enchanted Evening with Giselle and Erik
Nov 13
An Enchanted Evening with Giselle and Erik

For one night only, Giselle and Erik and special guests share cherished songs from classic animated films, blending their Disney entertainment experience and playful improvisation with magical, musical storytelling at the Nashville Jazz Workshop.

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Jam Session with Evan Cobb - November 15
Nov 15
Jam Session with Evan Cobb - November 15

Join us on Sunday, November 15 from 4-6 PM for the monthly jam session at NJW hosted by Evan Cobb. Musicians and listeners welcome!

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CONCERT CALENDAR
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