Rudy's Jazz Room
809 Gleaves St, Nashville
Intimate jazz club in the Gulch serving New Orleans-style cocktails, Creole food, and live music nightly until 3am. Programs gypsy jazz on Thursdays, Brazilian jazz, and local and touring jazz combos and quartets, with Sunday brunch featuring a buffet and live sets.
Hours:
- Mon 5pm–11:30pm
- Wed–Thu 5pm–11:30pm
- Fri–Sat 5pm–1am
- Sun 5pm–11:30pm
- Tue closed
Upcoming shows47 listings
Recurring
By date
Sat, Nov 14
8:00pmBob Harsen Quartet w/ David Goldblatt, Paulo Oliveira & Brian AllenDrummer Bob Harsen leads an outstanding ensemble of veteran musicians whose collective credits span the worlds of jazz, fusion, Brazilian music, film, television and popular music, featuring pianist…$20 adv / $21
- G11:00pmGeoff Pfeifer QuartetThe Geoff Pfeifer Quartet, gritty, edgy, the real deal NYC style jazz. Saxophonist Geoff Pfeifer brings some of Nashville's top jazz cats out, and you'll be sure to feel the energy. Playing a mix of…Country · Jazz$10
Sun, Nov 15
Mon, Nov 16
- M6:00pmMiguel Alvarado TriafiaMark September 21 at 6pm on your calendar, because Miguel Alvarado is taking over the bandstand at Rudy’s Jazz Room, and he isn't coming to play it safe. This isn't your granddaddy's quiet dinner jaz…Jazz$12
- G9:00pmGiovanni Rodriguez & 12 ManosA Nashville favorite on the Salsa and jazz scene and electric night of Salsa dancing! Multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez, one of Nashville's leading percussionists, bassists and favorite on the…Country · Jazz$15
Wed, Nov 18
6:00pmBizz BigsbyJoin Wendell "Bizz" Bigsby for an evening of engaging stories and great songs sharing his life’s journey. Happy, sad, good times, bad times. His songs tell his story. For Bizz, music has been a lifel…Rock · Country$17
- T9:00pmTudo Bem - Brazillian JazzHave you been in Brazil? Well, you can go there through a jazz plane right here in Nashville with "Tudo Bem", led by arranger, producer and guitarist Jerome Degey. Carbon footprint is pretty low; you…Bossa nova$14 adv / $15
Thu, Nov 19
- H6:00pmHot Club Happy Hour - Gypsy Jazz ThursdaysEvery Thursday we honor our New Orleans and French roots and Rudy’s comes alive with a variety of small groups in the style of gypsy jazz swing. We bring you music inspired by Django Reinhardt and St…Jazz$14 adv / $15
- R9:00pmRougarou 7-Piece New Orleans Brass BandThe French Quarter landed in the Gulch and it's a party on the 1st & 3rd Thursday every month 9pm at Rudy's with the Rougarou 7-piece New Orleans brass band! Nashville's only dedicated brass band nig…Country · Jazz$15 adv / $17
Fri, Nov 20
5:30pmPat Bergeson Organ Trio feat.Charles TreadwayGuitar and harmonica virtuoso Pat Bergeson leads a powerhouse organ trio featuring Nashville Hammond organ master Charles Treadway and drummer Chris Brown, bringing together jazz, blues, soul and dee…Jazz · Blues$158:00pmStephanie AdlingtonStephanie Adlington, otherwise known as, "The Siren Of The South", is an Award Winning singer, songwriter, and vocal coach. Born and raised in Grafton, WV, Miss Stephanie is a graduate of the prestig…Jazz$22 adv / $23
- N11:00pmNate Spratford QuartetChicago native saxophonist and composer Nate Spratford relocated to Nashville in 2023 to study jazz performance and composition with Jeff Coffin at Vanderbilt, and quickly turned heads in the city’s…Jazz$10
Sat, Nov 21
- A5:30pmAlex Murphy Trio Presents: Charlie Brown ThanksgivingCelebrate the season with the heartwarming music of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Vince Guaraldi’s unforgettable jazz score fills the room with cheerful, playful melodies that perfectly capture the h…Jazz$23 adv / $25
- B8:00pmBruce Dudley Quartet feat. Steve KovalcheckPianist Bruce Dudley leads a stellar quartet featuring guitarist Steve Kovalcheck. Bruce Dudley is a Steinway Concert Artist and has been performing jazz piano for over 40 years on concert stages, in…Hard bop$21 adv / $22
- L11:00pmLegend Meets Brilliance feat. Don Aliquo & Marc PayneDon Aliquo is a celebrated jazz artist in the greater Nashville area. Active for over two decades, he is a respected saxophonist, composer, recording artist, and educator. Pianist, Marc Payne, a Nash…Jazz$10
Sun, Nov 22
Mon, Nov 23
- A6:00pmAlex Murphy Trio Presents: Charlie Brown ThanksgivingCelebrate the season with the heartwarming music of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Vince Guaraldi’s unforgettable jazz score fills the room with cheerful, playful melodies that perfectly capture the h…Jazz$21 adv / $23
- G9:00pmGiovanni Rodriguez & 12 ManosA Nashville favorite on the Salsa and jazz scene and electric night of Salsa dancing! Multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez, one of Nashville's leading percussionists, bassists and favorite on the…Country · Jazz$15
Wed, Nov 25
- A6:00pmAdam Wooten TrioThe Adam Wooten Trio is an energetic, funky, and entertaining group that will be sure to make everyone in earshot dance, smile, and sing along. With roots in jazz, funk, R&B, and Blues this group’s e…Jazz · Soul$15
- R9:00pmRegi Wooten & FriendsKnown as “The Teacha”, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative, talented and dynamic musicians around the scene, and has pushed the boundaries of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and even bluegrass to…Country · Jazz$15
Fri, Nov 27
- A5:30pmAndrew Carney and the EssentialsSince the age of fifteen, Andrew Carney has been playing trumpet and flugelhorn professionally. He has had the honor of touring with artists such as Brian Setzer (currently) and Yve Evans, and has pe…Jazz$14 adv / $15
- N8:00pmNir Felder Thanksgiving Trio w/ Matt Penman & Keith CarlockCelebrate Thanksgiving at Rudy’s with an extraordinary trio led by acclaimed guitarist Nir Felder, joined by two of the most distinguished musicians in contemporary jazz: bassist Matt Penman and drum…Jazz · Rock$35
- J11:00pmThe Jason Johnson QuintetNashville-native saxophonist, woodwind doubler, and composer Jason Johnson grew up immersed in the city's rich tapestry of sounds, and now he is quickly becoming one of the most promising and versati…Jazz$10
Sat, Nov 28
- P5:30pmPat Coil Triowith Ted Ludwig, Craig Akin & Marlon Patton$15
- N8:00pmNir Felder Thanksgiving Trio w/ Matt Penman & Keith CarlockCelebrate Thanksgiving at Rudy’s with an extraordinary trio led by acclaimed guitarist Nir Felder, joined by two of the most distinguished musicians in contemporary jazz: bassist Matt Penman and drum…Jazz · Rock$35
- L11:00pmLegend Meets Brilliance feat. Don Aliquo & Marc PayneDon Aliquo is a celebrated jazz artist in the greater Nashville area. Active for over two decades, he is a respected saxophonist, composer, recording artist, and educator. Pianist, Marc Payne, a Nash…Jazz$10
Sun, Nov 29
Mon, Nov 30
- J6:00pmThe Joshua Constantine QuartetJoshua Constantine is a tenor saxophonist from Birmingham Alabama. Joshua is a former member of the prestigious and Grammy-nominated UNT One O’Clock Lab Band®, and student of world-renowned saxophoni…Country · Jazz$12
- G9:00pmGiovanni Rodriguez & 12 ManosA Nashville favorite on the Salsa and jazz scene and electric night of Salsa dancing! Multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez, one of Nashville's leading percussionists, bassists and favorite on the…Country · Jazz$15
Wed, Dec 2
- C6:00pmColleen Orender's "Blue Holiday"Colleen Orender returns to Rudy’s Jazz Room with Blue Holiday — an intimate evening of soulful originals, bluesy favorites, and moody holiday songs for the romantics, those missing someone, and anyon…Jazz · Blues$14 adv / $16
- R9:00pmRegi Wooten & FriendsKnown as “The Teacha”, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative, talented and dynamic musicians around the scene, and has pushed the boundaries of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and even bluegrass to…Country · Jazz$15
Thu, Dec 3
- H6:00pmHot Club Happy Hour - Gypsy Jazz ThursdaysEvery Thursday we honor our New Orleans and French roots and Rudy’s comes alive with a variety of small groups in the style of gypsy jazz swing. We bring you music inspired by Django Reinhardt and St…Jazz$14 adv / $15
- R9:00pmRougarou 7-Piece New Orleans Brass BandThe French Quarter landed in the Gulch and it's a party on the 1st & 3rd Thursday every month 9pm at Rudy's with the Rougarou 7-piece New Orleans brass band! Nashville's only dedicated brass band nig…Country · Jazz$15 adv / $17
Sat, Dec 5
- P5:30pmThe Pat Coil Trio with special guest Steve KovalcheckPianist Pat Coil has toured Japan, South America, Europe and the U.S. with such artists as Michael McDonald, Carmen McCrae, Olivia Newton John, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Woody Herman and many others. Pa…Jazz$15
- T8:00pmTed Ludwig/Steve Kovalcheck Quartet with Special Guest Jimmy BrunoRudy’s Jazz Room welcomes an extraordinary gathering of jazz guitar talent as acclaimed guitarists Ted Ludwig and Steve Kovalcheck join forces with legendary jazz guitarist Jimmy Bruno , alongside Ji…Jazz$35 adv / $40
- M11:00pmMidnight Expressions - Nigel Cathey QuartetA little hard bop, a little soul, and plenty of room to stretch out. Trumpeter Nigel Cathey returns to Rudy’s Jazz Room for a late-night session featuring music from Clifford Brown, John Coltrane, Ke…Jazz$10
Sun, Dec 6
Mon, Dec 7
- "6:00pm"A Winter Wendy-Land Christmas" with Wendy Burns & FriendsGet into the holiday spirit with an evening of joyous Christmas jazz! Wendy Burns and Friends bring you a festive celebration filled with your favorite Christmas songs, holiday cheer, and music to ma…Jazz$15 adv / $18
- G9:00pmGiovanni Rodriguez & 12 ManosA Nashville favorite on the Salsa and jazz scene and electric night of Salsa dancing! Multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez, one of Nashville's leading percussionists, bassists and favorite on the…Country · Jazz$15
Wed, Dec 9
- C6:00pmChristmas & Jazz with Sarah Jane NelsonThis holiday season, join acclaimed singer-songwriter Sarah Jane Nelson for an unforgettable evening of music that perfectly bridges festive Christmas nostalgia and soulful storytelling. Born in Arka…Jazz$18 adv / $20
- C9:00pmCliff Richmond & The CliffNotesCliff Richmond & the CliffNotes serve up a unique blend of soulful, swinging & funky jazz, They incorporate a wide range of styles from mainstream jazz, to rhythm & blues, Latin to reggae. Founded by…Country · Jazz$15
Mon, Dec 14
- M6:00pmThe Magic of Christmas with Kyle & AbiJoin Kyle Cox and Abigail Flowers for an evening of music celebrating the magic of Christmas. Along with a world class quartet of instrumentalists, Kyle and Abi will share holiday classics, original…Jazz$15 adv / $18
- G9:00pmGiovanni Rodriguez & 12 ManosA Nashville favorite on the Salsa and jazz scene and electric night of Salsa dancing! Multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez, one of Nashville's leading percussionists, bassists and favorite on the…Country · Jazz$15
Tue, Dec 15
Wed, Dec 16
- D6:00pmThe David Ian Vintage Christmas ExperienceThe David Ian Vintage Christmas Experience is the pianist’s live collection of jazz trio-based Christmas arrangements from his four “Vintage Christmas” releases spanning over a decade. The sound, as…Jazz$14 adv / $15
- R9:00pmRegi Wooten & FriendsKnown as “The Teacha”, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative, talented and dynamic musicians around the scene, and has pushed the boundaries of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and even bluegrass to…Country · Jazz$15