Concerts. Classes. Community. Nashville’s home for jazz since 2000

Welcome to the Nashville Jazz Workshop

Nashville’s community center for jazz, enriching people’s lives and building community through world class jazz education and performances.

HEAR IT through performances in the Jazz Cave, LEARN IT with classes for all levels, and SHARE IT through free community programming. Join our email list to stay up to date, or contact us at info@nashvillejazz.org.

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UPCOMING CLASSES & ENSEMBLES

Session 7 begins the week of August 24th and runs for six weeks, ending the week of September 28th. Registration closes on August 17th.

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Intro to Songwriting in the Songbook Style with Steve Leslie
Oct 12
Intro to Songwriting in the Songbook Style with Steve Leslie

Intro to Songwriting in the Songbook Style with‍ Steve Leslie

Mondays, 6-8 PM

October 12th-November 16th

1012 Buchanan St.

$300

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Small Ensemble with Larry Aberman
Oct 12
Small Ensemble with Larry Aberman

Small Ensemble with‍ Larry Aberman

Mondays, 6-8 PM

October 12th-November 18th

1012 Buchanan St.

$360

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Brazilian Rhythms and Repertoire with Erik Abernathy
Oct 14
Brazilian Rhythms and Repertoire with Erik Abernathy

Brazilian Rhythms and Repertoire with‍ Erik Abernathy

Wednesdays, 6-8 PM

October 14th-November 18th

1012 Buchanan St.

$300

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Small Ensemble with Chester Thompson
Oct 14
Small Ensemble with Chester Thompson

Small Ensemble with‍ Chester Thompson

Wednesdays, 6-8 PM

October 14th-November 18th

1012 Buchanan St.

$360

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Vocal Styles and Jazz with Ashely Kimbrough
Oct 15
Vocal Styles and Jazz with Ashely Kimbrough

Vocal Styles and Jazz with‍ Ashley Kimbrough

Thursdays, 6-8 PM

October 15th-November 19th

1012 Buchanan St.

$300

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Small Ensemble with Ken Perkerwicz
Oct 15
Small Ensemble with Ken Perkerwicz

Small Ensemble with‍ Ken Perkerwicz

Thursdays, 6PM-8PM

October 15th-November 18th

1012 Buchanan St.

$360

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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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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Shout Chorus: An NJW Student Ensemble Concert
Nov 18
Shout Chorus: An NJW Student Ensemble Concert

Join us on Wednesday, November 18th at 7:30PM for our NJW student ensemble recital!

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A SPECIAL FEATURE

25 Memorable Moments
to Celebrate 25 Amazing Years as Nashville’s
Community Center for Jazz

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