Happenings
Many thanks to everyone who donated during The Big Payback May 5 & 6! Money raised is part of NJW’s Spring Annual Fund Campaign, which continues . . . DONATE HERE.
Pianist Kelli Cox takes the stage on May 19th at 7pm CDT for our first live stream from the new Jazz Cave! Watch the show online. Learn more here.
The Staff and Board of the Nashville Jazz Workshop have issued a Special Statement on Racism and Racial Equity. READ HERE
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April Classes
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Color Key:
- Instrumentalists
- Vocalists
- All Musicians and Enthusiasts
Session Dates: April 19 to May 27, 2021
Monday
- Vocal Literature: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael
Monday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
6wk - $275
Instructor: Lori Mechem
Wednesday
- Jazz Guitar Comping
Wednesday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
3wk - $150 (4/21, 28, 5/5)
Instructor: Pat Bergeson
- Vocal Literature: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael
Wednesday | 7:00pm to 9:00pm
6wk - $275
Instructor: Lori Mechem
Thursday
- Advanced Vocal Literature: The Great Bossa Novas
Thursday | 1:00pm to 3:00pm
6wk - $275
Instructor: Lori Mechem
- Advanced Vocal Literature: The Great Bossa Novas
Thursday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
6wk - $275
Instructor: Lori Mechem
- Singing For The Aging Voice
Thursday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
3wk - $150 (4/22, 29, 5/6)
Instructor: Liz Johnson
- Jam Sessions: Repertoire and Etiquette
Thursday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
3wk - $150 (4/22, 29, 5/6)
Instructor: Roger Spencer
May Classes
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Color Key:
- Instrumentalists
- Vocalists
- All Musicians and Enthusiasts
Session Dates: May 10 to May 28, 2021
Monday
- ii-V-I’s for Guitar
Monday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
3wk - $150 (5/10, 17, 24)
Instructor: Mel Deal
Tuesday
- Boleros de Ayer
Tuesday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
3wk - $150 (5/11, 18, 25)
Instructor: Alison Brazil
- Introduction to Jazz Singing
Tuesday | 7:00pm to 9:00pm
3wk - $150 (5/11, 5/18, 5/25)
Instructor: Joe Freel
Saturday
- Jeff Hamilton and Chester Thompson Master Classes
Saturday | 10:00am-11:30am or 1:00pm-2:30pm
Saturday, May 15
Instructors: Chester Thompson and Jeff Hamilton
Duffy Jackson
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, drummer Duffy Jackson (1953-2021), following a prolonged illness. Duffy played and taught many times at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. He appeared frequently in the Jazz Cave as a leader, sideman, and with his big band. The son of bassist Chubby Jackson, Duffy had a distinguished career before moving to Tennessee. He played with Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Milt Jackson, Monty Alexander, and many, many others. We’ll have more to say, but in the meantime please enjoy some video of his big band as we remember this jazz great who left us too soon.