Nashville Jazz Workshop

1012 Buchanan St, Nashville

Website ↗(615) 242-5299

Nashville Jazz Workshop is a nonprofit jazz venue and education hub in Germantown that hosts live performances ranging from standards singers to contemporary jazz ensembles, alongside free community jam sessions and classes. Programming includes both ticketed concerts featuring local and touring musicians and informal sessions open to players and listeners. The organization has been Nashville's center for jazz education and performance since 2000.

Upcoming shows15 listings

Sat, Nov 14

7:30pmWendy Moten Sings Richard Whiting and Other GemsWendy Moten , the vocal powerhouse from NBC's The Voice and "Come In Out of the Rain," celebrates the songs of Richard Whiting, the Hollywood composer behind "Hooray for Hollywood," "Too Marvelous for Words," and "On the Good Ship Lollipop." Click here to purchase tickets.Jazz$38.16

Sun, Nov 15

4:00pmJam Session with Evan Cobb - November 15Join us on Sunday, November 15 from 4-6 PM for the monthly jam session at NJW hosted by Evan Cobb. Musicians and listeners welcome! Click here to RSVP for free.JazzNo cover

Wed, Nov 18

7:30pmShout Chorus: An NJW Student Ensemble ConcertJoin us on Wednesday, November 18th at 7:30PM for our NJW student ensemble recital! Click here to RSVP for free.Classical · JazzNo cover

Fri, Nov 20

7:30pmA Hitman Holiday CelebrationCome start celebrating your Holiday season with Vinnie and the Hitmen ! Merry, Happy, Ho-Ho! Click here to purchase tickets.Jazz$38.16

Sat, Nov 21

7:30pmThe Eric Essix Group: Songs From the DeepBirmingham guitarist Eric Essix , a 2026 Alabama Distinguished Artist and Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame inductee, returns to the Jazz Cave with his five-piece group for an evening of Southern-inspired contemporary jazz music for the soul. Click here to purchase tickets.Jazz · Soul$48.66

Sat, Nov 28

7:30pm...And All Through the House: A Wil Merrell ChristmasWil Merrell invites you into the warmth and joyful chaos of his big musical family's home for a holiday experience that feels less like a concert and more like a Christmas party. Click here to purchase tickets.Electronic$38.16

Wed, Dec 2

7:30pmThis Isn't Music: The Quartet PremiereThis Isn't Music: The Quartet Premiere Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 7:30 PM Nashville Jazz Workshop Violetta Zironi has synesthesia. When she hears music, she also sees its colors and feels its texture. For years she assumed everyone experienced music this way. And even though they didn't, perhaps we all perceive more than we know how to name. This Isn't Music is an original, multisensory theater piece shaped by this ongoing inquiry, performed by Violetta Zironi accompanied on stage by the Lockeland Strings. This first workshop presentation marks the beginning of a larger vision: a piece that will evolve toward an immersive, full orchestral experience. Audiences are invited to witness its inception and contribute to its development through their reflections, experiences, and immediate responses. This Isn't Music: The Quartet Premiere is made possible by the FY27 Metro Arts Grant and designed to bring together art enthusiasts and members of the Nashville creative community, as well as the Nashville Jazz Workshop community. About the performers: Violetta Zironi Co-founder, composer, performer, synesthete Italian songwriter and interdisciplinary artist, with performances across the US, Europe, and Asia, 5 albums, and 10,000 digital artworks sold. Starred in Netflix's Rose Island and won a David di Donatello Award with Piazza Vittorio Orchestra. A blockchain music pioneer with a global collector community, she now channels her synesthesia into multisensory, theatre experiences. Michael Hunter Ochs Co-founder, composer Multi-platinum, award-winning composer whose songs have appeared on albums with more than 25 million units in global sales. His work spans pop, film, television, and sacred traditions, including the Gospel Music Association's Song of the Year "On My Knees," as well as recent synchronization licensing in an international Instagram campaign. Since 2018, he has partnered with Violetta Zironi, co-writing and producing music that helped propel her earlier collections to worldwide recognition.Jazz$22.40

Fri, Dec 4

7:30pmLori Mechem Quartet: Christmas Is ComingA Nashville holiday tradition returns! Join the Lori Mechem Quartet at the Nashville Jazz Workshop on December 4th and 5th.Jazz

Sat, Dec 5

10:00amJazz AM presented by Zander InsuranceWith a live band, musical puppets, and engaging hosts, Jazz AM presented by Zander Insurance has FREE, family-friendly fun for all.Jazz

Fri, Dec 11

6:30pmBryan Eng TrioNew York's brightest young piano man is back in Nashville. Bryan Eng , the youngest resident performer in the history of New York's famed Carlyle Hotel, returns to the Jazz Cave with his trio for two intimate sets in the heart of the holiday season.Jazz

Sat, Dec 12

7:30pmMeghan Shanley: The Soundtrack of UsEvery life has a soundtrack. Nashville singer and Shiners star Meghan Shanley debuts The Soundtrack of Us , an intimate evening of live music, storytelling, and the science of why certain songs stay with us for life, with a few holiday favorites mixed in. When you get your tickets, share a song thatJazz$38.16

Sun, Dec 13

4:00pmJam Session with Evan Cobb - December 13Jam Session with Evan Cobb - December 13 Sunday, December 13, 4-6 PM Nashville Jazz Workshop rsvp for free Free community jam at the Nashville Jazz Workshop one Sunday a month from 4-6PM! Musicians and listeners welcome. Hosted by saxophonist Evan Cobb. Sponsored by Bandwagon Music & Repair. All levels welcome: musicians can sign up on-site to play, and listeners are just as welcome to come hang, ask questions, and enjoy the music. Know before you go: If you’d like to call a tune, it is recommended that you know the tune without needing a lead sheet (or iReal Pro app) on the bandstand.JazzNo cover

Tue, Dec 15

7:00pmLunch Break: Back at the Jazz CaveLunch Break: Back at the Jazz Cave Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 7:00 PM Nashville Jazz Workshop Lunch Break returns to the Jazz Cave for a night of high-energy originals and fresh arrangements. Named for the fun, easygoing spirit they bring to the bandstand, this quintet of rising Nashville musicians mixes unreleased original tunes with jazz classics and a few surprise covers you'll recognize right away. Expect to hear bandleader and bassist Spencer Padway's originals "Crabwalk" and "Longing For," alongside plenty of swing, groove, and joyful energy. About the performers: Spencer Padway, bass and bandleader. Spencer founded Lunch Break after bringing his California-honed jazz sensibility to Nashville, and he's surrounded himself with some of the city's most exciting players. Matt Twaddle, piano. A staple of the Nashville jazz scene, Matt has performed with Dennis Chambers, Jeff Coffin, Fareed Haque, and many more. He has released three solo albums of original music and is a founding member of the jazz fusion group Mr. Mayo, whose debut album Food for Thought came out in 2025. Erik Abernathy, guitar. An award-winning guitarist and bassist, Erik draws on Brazilian music, Hot Club jazz, classical guitar, bebop, rock, folk, and blues. His duo Giselle and Erik recently released their third EP, Over the Horizon, and he teaches and leads ensembles at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. Christian Montilla, saxophone and clarinet. Christian got his start in jazz bands in Venezuela before bringing his rich, layered sound to Nashville and the Nashville Jazz Workshop. Jesus Agreda, drums and percussion. A prolific Nashville drummer, percussionist, and producer known for his driving grooves, Jesus has performed with Giovanni Rodriguez and the 12 Manos, Pitch Meeting, and many other groups around town.Jazz$17.16

Fri, Dec 18

7:30pmWhite Christmas: Monica Ramey Sings the Music of Irving BerlinIn the next installment of her year-long residency at the Nashville Jazz Workshop, Monica Ramey presents a holiday evening devoted to the man who wrote the most recorded Christmas song in history: Irving Berlin. Click here to purchase tickets.Jazz$38.16

Sat, Dec 19

7:30pmLet's Get Lost: A Tribute to Chet Baker, with Gary Brumburgh and Casey BrefkaJoin us Saturday, December 19th at 7:30PM as vocalist Gary Brumburgh and trumpeter Casey Brefka present Let's Get Lost, a tribute to the trumpet and voice of Chet Baker. Click here to purchase tickets.Jazz$38.16

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