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Nashville Jazz Workshop

We're Nashville's community center for jazz, with classes, public performances, and special events. The Nashville Jazz Workshop is a non-profit organization supporting jazz musicians, jazz fans, and the jazz community.

Happenings

Some fabulous new classes are coming up next class session -- a rare chance to get up close and personal with some master musicians. The World of Jazz Drummers w/ Chester Thompson, "Nashville Cats" Guitar Styles, and World Percussion Master Class. See below for the complete list of classes and call 242-JAZZ or email to sign up!

Errata: If you received the last email newsletter you may have noticed a typo -- the Snap on 2&4 with Duffy Jackson is Friday, August 27 (not Sunday as stated).

Upcoming Classes

The Jazz Workshop has classes from introductory to advanced - for students just learning jazz, professionals wanting to "sharpen their edges," and non-musicians wanting to learn more about jazz. Instructors are Nashville's finest jazz musicians. Classes are 2 hours a night, once a week for 6 weeks. Tuition is $200 per 6-week class unless noted otherwise.

Session Dates: August 2 - September 9
Class Schedule Page | Registration & Payment Information

MONDAY | 6:00pm

  • Rhythm Changes
    course summary | instructor: Roger Spencer

  • Vocal Literature: Rodgers and Hart Part 1
    course summary | instructor: Lori Mechem

  • World of Jazz Drummers w/ Chester Thompson
    course summary | instructor: Chester Thompson-listening class-$100

MONDAY | 8:00pm

  • Advanced Vocal Literature: Bebop and Beyond
    instructor: Lori Mechem

  • Introduction to Vocal Jazz Literature
    course summary | instructor: Christina Watson

  • Small Ensemble
    course summary | instructor: Roger Spencer

TUESDAY | 6:00pm

  • Introduction to Ensemble Playing
    course summary | instructor: Roger Spencer

  • The Art of Phrasing
    course summary | instructor: Ron Browning (Class meets at 5:30)

  • World Percussion Master Class
    course summary | instructor: Dann Sherrill & All-Star Faculty

TUESDAY | 8:00pm

  • Dizzy Gillespie Ensemble
    course summary | instructor: Denis Solee

  • Small Ensemble
    course summary | instructor: Roger Spencer

WEDNESDAY | 6:00pm

  • "Nashville Cats" Guitar Styles
    course summary | instructor: Andy Reiss & All-Star Faculty

  • Vocal Literature: Rodgers and Hart Part 1
    course summary | instructor: Lori Mechem

WEDNESDAY | 8:00pm

  • The Vocal Showcase
    instructor: Connye Florance

  • Vocal Jazz Stylings
    course summary | instructor: Liz Johnson

THURSDAY | 6:00pm

  • Advanced Vocal Literature: Vocal Stylings of Sarah Vaughn
    instructor: Sandra Dudley

THURSDAY | 8:00pm

  • Yellowjackets Ensemble
    instructor: Roy Vogt

Upcoming Events

pictureContemporary Jazz Series w/ Dara Tucker
Sunday, August 1
Event Details

pictureMusos and More: Multi-Media Artworks by Green Daniel
Friday, August 6
Event Details

pictureSnap on 2&4 w/ Kelli Cox
Friday, August 13
Event Details

pictureNJW 10th Annual Fall Jazz Party & Fundraiser
Sunday, September 26
Event Details

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