Shows and Events

Shows at NJW

“I Got Rhythm” Master Class with Victor Wooten

“I Got Rhythm” Master Class with Victor Wooten
Thursday, September 23, 2021
6:00pm
Zoom (Online)

Pat Coil Quintet In Concert

Pat Coil Quintet In Concert
Friday, September 24, 2021
7:30pm
Nashville Jazz Workshop

Jazz On The Move: The Life and Music of Tito Puente

Jazz On The Move: The Life and Music of Tito Puente
Saturday, September 25, 2021
2:00pm
Plaza Mariachi

Bruce Dudley Quintet

Bruce Dudley Quintet
Friday, October 1, 2021
7:30pm
Nashville Jazz Workshop

Jazz AM October: First Sounds of Bebop, Charlie Parker
Saturday, October 2, 2021
10:00am
Nashville Jazz Workshop

JAZZMANIA 2021
Saturday, October 23, 2021
7:00pm CDT
Facebook Live, YouTube Live

Jazz AM November: Empress of the Blues, Bessie Smith
Saturday, November 6, 2021
10:00am
Nashville Jazz Workshop

Jazz AM December: Jazzy Christmas
Saturday, December 4, 2021
TBA
Nashville Jazz Workshop

NJW Scholarship Lessons Program

NJW Scholarship Lessons Program
Ongoing

Nashville Jazz Workshop

Community Events

Tudo Bem at Celebrate Nashville

Tudo Bem at Celebrate Nashville
Saturday, October 2, 2021
5:30pm-6pm
Centennial Park

Art Show

There are currently no events for that time period.

This is only a partial listing of community events. For more listings, visit community calendars at Tennessee Jazz & Blues Society, WMOT Radio, and NowPlayingNashville

NJW Programs

Jazz Cave Performances

Weekend performances are held in the Jazz Cave, a listening room with world class acoustics that's consistently placed on DownBeat Magazine's list of great jazz venues in the world. Performances are by Nashville's top jazz artists, along with nationally and internationally acclaimed visiting artists. See below for information about ticket purchase and seating

Student Performances

Performance before an audience is an important part of Jazz education. Many ensembles and vocal classes perform in the Jazz Cave at the end of either 6 or 12 weeks of class. Come out to support these hardworking students and enjoy some great jazz!

Short sets including vocalists and ensembles typically begin at 6pm or 8pm and last 1-2 hours. All events are BYOB, BYOF

As a nonprofit organization, the NJW seeks ways to elevate jazz in the community and bring jazz to more people. We do this through special outreach events. These include the popular JAZZ ON THE MOVE series, performances at community venues and neighborhood festivals, and special programs for youth.

Audio and Video

NJW makes archival audio and video recordings of performances in the Jazz Cave. Video clips of performance highlights are posted on the Jazz Workshop's YouTube Channel (youtube.com/nashvillejazz). Audio clips can be found on Soundcloud (soundcloud.com/nashvillejazz).

For students with financial need, the Jazz Workshop offers scholarship assistance through the support of generous donors and foundations. Work-study programs and payment plans are also available. Several memorial scholarship funds have been established, including the Charles Dungey Scholarship for bassists and vocalists, and the Farrell Morris Scholarship for drummers and percussionists. Scholarships for youth are available through the Stephen McRedmond Young Artist Program Fund and the Scholarship Lessons program. Special scholarships for Summer Jazz Camp students are awarded through the Billy Strayhorn Foundation and Van Heusen Music.

Information About Events

Tickets & Seating

Tickets for performances are sold through Eventbrite. Seating is reserved, and consists of cafe tables in the main area and bistro tables with barstools along the side and in the back. The Jazz Cave is wheelchair accessible. Management reserves the right to re-seat patrons who arrive after the start of the performance, or if unforeseen circumstances force a change in seating arrangements. Ticket sales are final.

Jazz Cave Policies

The Jazz Cave is a non-smoking room. It's also a listening room, and we ask that audience members keep noise and extraneous conversation to a minimum during a performance. This allows audiences to hear all the nuances of an artist's performance and inspires artists to give better performances! Cell phones must be turned off. No flash photography or recording is permitted.

Food and Beverages

We don't serve food or alcohol. Patrons can bring their own drinks and snacks. We do sell soft drinks, coffee, and bottled water.

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