JAZZMANIA MUSIC

Giovanni Rodriguez & 12 Manos, directed by Dominican multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez, is comprised of some of the most seasoned veterans in the Nashville Latin music scene. The ensemble embraces its Afro-Caribbean roots while mixing modern Cuban Timba sounds with American popular songs. Grounded in the past and focused on the future, 12 Manos aspires to honor the legacy of the pioneers of the music, while upholding the artistry and high-caliber musicianship of Nashville’s finest professional musicians. Enjoy the sample, above!

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NJW ALL-STAR ENSEMBLE

Enjoy a swinging set from some of the Nashville Jazz Workshop’s finest teaching and performing artists, featuring:

Lori Mechem, piano

Roger Spencer, Bass

Marcus Finnie, Drums

Rahsaan Barber, Saxophones

Emmanuel Echem, Trumpet

Andy Reiss, Guitar

YOUNG ARTIST ENSEMBLE

Young musicians are the future of jazz, and the Nashville Jazz Workshop supports their development through classes, summer workshops, scholarships, and a partnership with the Nashville Youth Jazz Ensemble, home to these talented young players!

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MIDTOWN JAZZ QUARTET