Spotlight Thursday: Vail and the Fusion Kings

Vail and the Fusion Kings In Concert at the Jazz Cave at the Nashville Jazz Workshop on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Bandleader and bassist Vail Johnson is joined by Hans Zermuehlen (keys), Karl Wingruber (saxes), and Bruce Guttridge (drums) with special guest Weather Report drummer Chester Thompson.

The band takes the stage at 7:30pm CST (Doors at 7:00pm).

LIVE PERFORMANCE TICKETS ($35)

Bassist Vail Johnson returns to the Nashville Jazz Workshop stage with a great band, The Fusion Kings, and an exciting program of jazz fusion featuring classics from the likes of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Weather Report, and Return to Forever. Besides being a great bassist Vail is also an engaging, high-energy performer – an evening with Vail is always fun! He previously appeared at NJW in a one-man show that brought down the house. Now he’s back, and with a full band of seasoned performers steeped in the idiom.

Vail has performed with such luminaries as Herbie Hancock, Ken Mo’, George Benson, and many others, not to mention his 30+ years as Kenny G’s bassist. Vail is a great supporter of jazz in all its forms and we’re delighted to have him back. Whether you’re already familiar with Vail’s work or are just discovering him, you’re in for a treat!

Policies: The Jazz Cave is a BYOB establishment, with no alcohol or food service. You are free to bring alcoholic beverages and snacks. We sell soft drinks and bottled water. The Jazz Cave is a listening room, and we ask patrons to keep conversation to a minimum and silence cell phones. Audio and video recording is prohibited. TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. We do not issue refunds. Masks are recommended for all patrons.

Proceeds from Nashville Jazz Workshop Digital Concerts (if streaming) go to the NJW Artist Fund. The Artist Fund is used to help support and create performance opportunities for area Jazz artists, bringing more Jazz to the community and paying artists for their work.