Jazz AM 2026
Jazz AM, a series of free Saturday morning programs offers a fun, interactive jazz concert for young people featuring music, puppets, improvisation, rhythm, and movement! Show starts promptly at 10am. Jazz AM is 10-10:30am. This event is first come first serve!
The program, facilitated by trained professionals and Jazz musicians, will engage students, encourage creativity, promote collaboration, and build musical awareness for children age 2-10 and families. Watch here!
2026 Jazz AM Dates:
January 3rd - Charlie Parker
February 7th - Nina Simone
March 7th - Miles Davis
April 4th - Billie Holliday
May 2nd - Dizzy Gillespie
June 6th - Nat King Cole
Music has a profound impact on children’s development. Learning about Jazz helps children’s creativity even before they learn to play an instrument. We’re excited to present this award-winning program for young children and families in the heart of the North Nashville community!
MEET THE CAST
CREATORS
Catherine Holder Dugger – Creator/Narrator
NARRATORS
Catherine Holder Dugger
PUPPETS
PUPPETEERS
BAND
Crystal Miller
Left to right: Max the Drums, Mingus the Bass, Monk the Piano
Brian Parker – Mingus the Bass
Justin Colon – Max the Drums
Craig Freeman – Monk the Piano
Lori Mechem – piano and musical director
Lori Mechem – Musical Direction
Roger Spencer – bass
Brian Parker – Set and Puppet Design
Chester Thompson – drums