Saxophone Colossus: Don Aliquo Plays the Music of Sonny Rollins
Don Aliquo and friends present a musical exploration of the music of tenor titan Theodore "Sonny" Rollins. Expect musical fireworks as the group examines his career from its beginnings to his last recordings.
The Good Life — A Tribute to the Music of Tony Bennett
Join acclaimed Nashville vocalist and entertainer Perry Danos — alongside his daughter, Nashville jazz vocalist Thea Danos — for The Good Life, an elegant performance celebrating the timeless music of legendary American song stylist Tony Bennett. This special father-daughter pairing brings warmth, chemistry, and generations of shared musical love to the Jazz Cave stage.
Jam Session with Evan Cobb
Join us on Sunday, September 20th, from 4-6 PM, for the jam session at NJW hosted by Evan Cobb. Musicians and listeners welcome!
Residency, In Pieces: Jon Cowherd - September 22
Join world-renowned pianist Jon Cowherd for his bi-monthly Tuesday night residency at NJW.
Too Marvelous for Words: Monica Ramey Sings The Music of Johnny Mercer
Join us on September 25th at 7:30 PM as Monica Ramey presents an evening devoted to beloved composer Johnny Mercer.
Connye Florance: The Modern Standards Project
Connye Florance presents The Modern Standards Project, an evening built around a classic collection of songs since the 60's — reimagined with addition to the Great American Songbook in mind and delivered with the "velvet & wine" jazz flavors that have become her signature.
A Tribute to the Music and Sound of ECM with Danny Gottlieb & Pat Coil
Join drummer Danny Gottlieb and pianist Pat Coil for an evening devoted to the music and sound of ECM, featuring special guest Jeff Coffin.
In The Round: Mike Hicks, Steve Leslie, and Tabitha Meeks
Join us for the first installment of In the Round, a Nashville Writers’ Round featuring jazz and jazz-adjacent songwriters at the Jazz Cave.
Flip That Hit: Songs You Know, Reimagined
Maestro Lightford takes familiar hits from across genres and completely reimagines them with the energy, sophistication, and sound of a live big band. Live at the Jazz Cave on Friday, October 9 at 7:30PM.
Sullivan Sings & Swings
Join us on Saturday, October 10th at 7:30PM as bassist and vocalist Jimmy Sullivan presents Sullivan Sings & Swings — an evening of standards, surprises, and stories, joined by Ty Bailie (piano) and Marlon Patton (drums).
Over the Rainbow: Monica Ramey Sings The Music of Harold Arlen
In the next installment of her year-long residency at the Nashville Jazz Workshop, Monica Ramey presents a celebration of one of the Great American Songbook's most original composers — the man who gave the world Stormy Weather, Come Rain or Come Shine, and Over the Rainbow.
Rahsaan Barber Quintet with Special Guest, Guitarist Keith Ganz - Eternal Album Release Concert
Join native Nashvillian and Associate Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies at UNC Chapel Hill, Rahsaan Barber, as he returns home to celebrate the national release of his latest album, Eternal, with a concert featuring special guest and 2x Grammy nominated guitarist Keith Ganz.
Jam Session with Evan Cobb - October 18
Join us on Sunday, October 18, from 4-6 PM, for the jam session at NJW hosted by Evan Cobb. Musicians and listeners welcome!
Gtar Phil: Phriends & Phoes
Foes aren't always enemies — sometimes they're just the other half of the conversation. Gtar Phil: Phriends and Phoes brings the Nashville Jazz Workshop stage to life with an evening of collaboration, contrast, and kinship.
Jam Session with Evan Cobb - November 8
Join us on Sunday, November 8 from 4-6 PM for the monthly jam session at NJW hosted by Evan Cobb. Musicians and listeners welcome!
An Enchanted Evening with Giselle and Erik
For one night only, Giselle and Erik and special guests share cherished songs from classic animated films, blending their Disney entertainment experience and playful improvisation with magical, musical storytelling at the Nashville Jazz Workshop.
Will Barrow: From Bach to Bacharach to Brazil and Back
Pianist, singer-songwriter, and composer Will Barrow brings a genre-spanning career to the stage for an evening that reimagines classical piano works — Bach, Grieg, Debussy, Ravel, and Scriabin — through modern rhythms and improvisation. The program also draws on Brazilian music, the songs of Bacharach and Mancini, and Barrow's own original compositions and songs.
Residency, In Pieces: Jon Cowherd - September 8th
Join world-renowned pianist Jon Cowherd for his bi-monthly Tuesday night residency at NJW.
Joshua Constantine: Celebrating Miles & Trane at 100
On September 5th at 7:30 PM, saxophonist Joshua Constantine honors two of the most influential voices in jazz during their centennial year.
Jazz AM Presented by Zander Insurance x Story Soundz
Jazz AM Presented by Zander Insurance returns on Saturday, September 5th.
Pure Imagination: An Evening Of Standards With Leif Shires and Jaimee Paul
Leif Shires and Jaimee Paul bring Pure Imagination to the Jazz Cave, Friday, September 4.
Fascinating Rhythm: Monica Ramey Sings George Gershwin
Join us on August 28th at 7:30 PM for Monica Ramey's celebration of one of America's greatest composers, George Gershwin.
Residency, In Pieces: Jon Cowherd - August 25th
Join world-renowned pianist Jon Cowherd for his bi-monthly Tuesday night residency at NJW.
Rougarou Brass Band
The Rougarou Brass Band offers a night of traditional New Orleans brass band jazz and funk on August 22nd at 7:30 PM in the Jazz Cave.
ACE Horns: Brass on Fire
Join ACE Horns (Roy Agee, Evan Cobb, and Emmanuel Echem) for a night with three of Nashville's most in-demand horn players, live at NJW.
Scott Bradlee & Friends Present: In Search of Lost Melody
Postmodern Jukebox founder Scott Bradlee brings his jazz trio and a cast of guest stars to the Jazz Cave for a wild tour across the nostalgic melodies of the 20th century — from the 1920s to today. Tuesday, August 18th, at 7:30 PM.
High Score: A Night with Steve Pardo's Interactive Jazz Quartet
Saxophonist and composer Steve Pardo returns to the Jazz Cave with his quartet for a one-of-a-kind evening that blends live jazz with a real-time video game performance, scoring the action as it unfolds on screen.
Residency, In Pieces: Jon Cowherd - August 11th
Join world-renowned pianist Jon Cowherd for his bi-monthly Tuesday night residency at NJW.
Second Sunday Jam Session
Join us on Sunday, August 9th, from 4-6 PM, for the jam session at NJW hosted by Evan Cobb. Musicians and listeners welcome!
"The Great Crooners" with Cliff Richmond & Russell Hospedales
Vocalist Russell Hospedales celebrates the timeless music of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, and Mel Torme, backed by Cliff Richmond and the CliffNotes.
Jerry Tachoir Group
Grammy-nominated vibraphonist Jerry Tachoir brings his acclaimed quartet back to the Jazz Cave for a very special night: his 71st birthday.
Lunch Break Jazz Ensemble - FREE Performance
Enjoy a free concert from the Lunch Break Jazz Ensemble (Spencer Padway, Jesus Agreda, Erik Abernathy, Nathan Duncan, Christian Montilla).
Hoagy On My Mind: Vinéecia Buchanan Sings Hoagy Carmichael
Esteemed vocalist Vinéecia Buchanan pays tribute to the genius of Hoagy Carmichael on Saturday, August 1st, at 7:30 PM in the Jazz Cave.
Jennifer Hartswick & Nick Cassarino
An intimate acoustic evening with trumpeter and vocalist Jennifer Hartswick and guitarist Nick Cassarino, live in the Jazz Cave.
Residency, In Pieces: Jon Cowherd Piano Trio, July 28th
Join world-renowned pianist Jon Cowherd for his bi-monthly residency at NJW. Featuring Paul Bryan on bass and Marlon Patton on drums.
The Piano Man: A Billy Joel Jazz Tribute
Haley Schattschneider and Daniel Fiamengo debut "The Piano Man" at the Nashville Jazz Workshop on July 25th, 2026.
The Piano Man: A Billy Joel Jazz Tribute (MATINEE)
Haley Schattschneider and Daniel Fiamengo debut "The Piano Man" at the Nashville Jazz Workshop on July 25th, 2026.
Kevin Gastonguay & Friends Play the Music of Kevin Gastonguay
Join us for a concert by Kevin Gastonguay, Nashville-based keyboardist, composer, producer, and internationally touring musician. He is best known as the keyboardist for acclaimed guitarist and bandleader Cory Wong.
Residency, In Pieces: Jon Cowherd, July 14th
Join world-renowned pianist Jon Cowherd for his bi-monthly residency at NJW. Featuring Ryan Scott, Mike Elizondo, and Marlon Patton.
Paul Hannah: Knocks Me Off My Feet (A Jazz Tribute to the Music of Stevie Wonder)
Join us on July 11th, 2026 at 7:30 PM for drummer and percussionist Paul Hannah's jazz tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder.
Blossom's Blues: Monica Ramey Sings The Songs of Blossom Dearie
In the second installment of her year-long residency at the Nashville Jazz Workshop, Monica Ramey presents a loving tribute to the singular jazz vocalist, pianist, and composer whose quiet brilliance charmed everyone from Miles Davis to Bill Evans.
Sound as Liberation Sessions: Regeneration w/ Rod McGaha and Mike Floss
Rod McGaha is joined by his son, Mike Floss, for a special Juneteenth weekend performance entitled Regeneration. A deeply personal father and son collaboration that explores the importance of multigenerational dialogue, healing, and creative expression within the Black community.
Presented as part of the Sound as Liberation Sessions, this performance offers a moving reflection on legacy, love, and the transformative power of artistic collaboration.
Sound as Liberation Sessions: Juneteenth Edition featuring Rod McGaha
On Juneteenth, trumpeter, visual artist, and storyteller Rod McGaha presents the inaugural Sound as Liberation Sessions at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. An intimate evening of live music, visual art, and conversation that honors the holiday through the spirit of freedom, creativity, and collective expression.
Jeff Hamilton Trio
Join the Jeff Hamilton Trio at the Nashville Jazz Workshop’s Jazz Cave on Wednesday, June 17th, for a singular evening of music. This show is expected to sell out, so grab your tickets while you can!
Broadway Reimagined: An Evening With Piper Jones
Join us on June 12th at 7:30 PM as acclaimed vocalist Piper Jones returns to the Jazz Cave to present Broadway Reimagined.
Wayne Bergeron with the Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra
On Thursday, June 11th, iconic trumpeter Wayne Bergeron joins the Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra at Montgomery Bell Academy's Paschall Theater.