Music City's Authentic Jazz Club
Serving classic New Orleans prohibition cocktails, local brews, and New Orleans cuisine.
HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS
Sundays-Thursdays: 5pm-7pm $8 Wells, $8 House Wines
Mondays: 9pm-Close $8 Cuba Libres, $12 Estrella & Shot of Lunazul Blanco
TONIGHT'S SHOWS
Danny McGonegle Quartet
5:30pm-7:15pm, $15 at the door
Danny McGonegle is a drummer, bandleader, and educator whose musical foundation was shaped at the Berklee College of Music, where he developed a deep focus on jazz performance and tradition. During this period, he studied with key mentors including Ralph Peterson, Neal Smith, Casey Scheuerell, and Billy Kilson, all of whom helped shape his approach to time, feel, and improvisation. After graduating, he spent four years living and working in New York City, immersing himself in the city’s intense and vibrant music scene. In addition to performing, he is an active educator, regularly working with students to pass on the language and discipline of jazz.
Danny currently travels frequently between Nashville and New York City, maintaining an active performance and teaching schedule in both cities. This summer, he will appear for a three-night engagement at Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center in late July. He is also a member of the group led by Cecil and Ari Alexander, and in his own work he leads ensembles dedicated to engaging the jazz tradition with seriousness, intensity, and a modern voice rooted in deep respect for the lineage.
Danny McGonegle - Drums
Marc Payne - piano
Jake Martin - Tenor saxophone
Rob Linton - Bass
Danny currently travels frequently between Nashville and New York City, maintaining an active performance and teaching schedule in both cities. This summer, he will appear for a three-night engagement at Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center in late July. He is also a member of the group led by Cecil and Ari Alexander, and in his own work he leads ensembles dedicated to engaging the jazz tradition with seriousness, intensity, and a modern voice rooted in deep respect for the lineage.
Danny McGonegle - Drums
Marc Payne - piano
Jake Martin - Tenor saxophone
Rob Linton - Bass
The Ted Ludwig Quartet
8:00pm-10:15pm, $20 in advance, $22 at the door
Acclaimed seven-string jazz guitarist Ted Ludwig with Taber Gable on piano, Craig Akin on bass and Josh Hunt on drums.
"Ludwig’s jazz is a carefully distilled product, like the finest Gin. He is rhythmically and metrically perfect. He is the definition of swing." - All About Jazz Magazine
"Ludwig has a soulful melodic style with a great harmonic palate and he can flat burn up the fingerboard with mindboggling technique!" - JAZZIZ magazine
"Ted Ludwig is one superb jazz guitarist. His fluid heartfelt melodic style coupled with a strong harmonic sophistication has made him a compelling and impressive jazz musician. As Ludwig’s fingers caress and dance across his 7-string guitar, the New Orleans native delivers a passion and precision that is jazz guitar playing at its most engaging and accessible best" - Offbeat Magazine, 2013
Ted Ludwig has been a part of the jazz scene in New Orleans since 1997. Throughout that time period, he has performed for numerous club performances, festivals, and recordings. He has released 4 albums as a leader and many more as a versatile sideman and co leader.
Ted earned his Bachelor and Masters Degrees from the University of New Orleans Jazz Studies Program, under the direction of the legendary pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr. He received an ASCAP award, the Louis Armstrong award, and the Overture to the Cultural Season award for his outstanding musicianship and creativity. Inspired by the recordings of Joe Pass, Pat Martino, and Wes Montgomery, Ludwig soon became one of the most sought after guitarists in the New Orleans jazz scene, working professionally as a soloist, and accompanist.
He has performed with notable contemporaries such as; Ellis Marsalis, Peter Bernstein, Bob Dorough, Larry Coryell, Nathan East, Nicholas Payton, Howard Alden, Mundell Lowe, Rick Margitza, Julian Labro, Steve Masakowski, John Ellis, Tony Dagradi, Mike Pellera, Jason Marsalis, Ron Eschete’, Johnny Vidacovich, Herlin Riley, and many more.
In 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Ludwig created his own eclectic Jazz Trio gaining instant accolades from critics and musicians alike for his astonishing virtuosity and prolific originality.
Since 2007, Ted has maintained a fruitful association with the Infrared Record Label. He has recorded, produced, and released four albums as a leader and has continuously performed on many other recordings as a co-leader and sideman. In 2016, Ludwig had the great opportunity to perform with orchestra an original Jazz Guitar Concerto entitled “Katrina”. The piece was composed by D.J. Sparr and commissioned by The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Ted received rave reviews for his performances of the concerto.
"Ludwig’s jazz is a carefully distilled product, like the finest Gin. He is rhythmically and metrically perfect. He is the definition of swing." - All About Jazz Magazine
"Ludwig has a soulful melodic style with a great harmonic palate and he can flat burn up the fingerboard with mindboggling technique!" - JAZZIZ magazine
"Ted Ludwig is one superb jazz guitarist. His fluid heartfelt melodic style coupled with a strong harmonic sophistication has made him a compelling and impressive jazz musician. As Ludwig’s fingers caress and dance across his 7-string guitar, the New Orleans native delivers a passion and precision that is jazz guitar playing at its most engaging and accessible best" - Offbeat Magazine, 2013
Ted Ludwig has been a part of the jazz scene in New Orleans since 1997. Throughout that time period, he has performed for numerous club performances, festivals, and recordings. He has released 4 albums as a leader and many more as a versatile sideman and co leader.
Ted earned his Bachelor and Masters Degrees from the University of New Orleans Jazz Studies Program, under the direction of the legendary pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr. He received an ASCAP award, the Louis Armstrong award, and the Overture to the Cultural Season award for his outstanding musicianship and creativity. Inspired by the recordings of Joe Pass, Pat Martino, and Wes Montgomery, Ludwig soon became one of the most sought after guitarists in the New Orleans jazz scene, working professionally as a soloist, and accompanist.
He has performed with notable contemporaries such as; Ellis Marsalis, Peter Bernstein, Bob Dorough, Larry Coryell, Nathan East, Nicholas Payton, Howard Alden, Mundell Lowe, Rick Margitza, Julian Labro, Steve Masakowski, John Ellis, Tony Dagradi, Mike Pellera, Jason Marsalis, Ron Eschete’, Johnny Vidacovich, Herlin Riley, and many more.
In 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Ludwig created his own eclectic Jazz Trio gaining instant accolades from critics and musicians alike for his astonishing virtuosity and prolific originality.
Since 2007, Ted has maintained a fruitful association with the Infrared Record Label. He has recorded, produced, and released four albums as a leader and has continuously performed on many other recordings as a co-leader and sideman. In 2016, Ludwig had the great opportunity to perform with orchestra an original Jazz Guitar Concerto entitled “Katrina”. The piece was composed by D.J. Sparr and commissioned by The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Ted received rave reviews for his performances of the concerto.
Matt Twaddle Trio w/ Ric Fierabracci & Zach Dubay
11:00pm-1:00am, $10 at the door
Matt is an accomplished pianist, keyboard player, composer, arranger, producer and teacher whose work has spanned across a wide variety of genres to include Jazz, R&B/Soul, Rock, Pop, Country and Americana. Growing up in a musical family, Matt developed an interest for music at a very early age. His mother being a music educator, Matt began taking piano lessons at the age of 4. His affinity for music continued to grow throughout his childhood when he started working alongside his father, who owned a professional live sound company; it was from then onward where he was exposed to and met a lot of locally as well as nationally recognized musicians who inspired him to pursue music on his own. Around the age of 10, Matt developed a fascination with learning other instruments and began to pick up the guitar and french horn, as well as the bass and drums a few years later. Matt chose to stick with piano as his primary instrument when he went on to study jazz piano at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, under the instruction of renowned jazz educators Jeffrey Holmes and James Argiro. While attending UMass, Matt had the privilege of performing with the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Jazz Orchestra with guest conductor/vibraphonist Warren Wolf, where he had the opportunity to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. In addition, he was a recipient of several Downbeat student awards to include the 2019 Downbeat Student Award for best Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist.
Upon graduation from UMass, Matt enlisted in the U.S. Army to become an Army Bandsman, serving as a member of and pianist for the 283rd Band at Fort Benning in Columbus, GA. During his time at Benning, Matt had the opportunity to perform as a solo pianist for the Commanding General and other high esteemed officers. He also led the Turning Blues Jazz Combo and served as a staff arranger for the band. While in the service, Matt was awarded The Colonel Finley R. Hamilton Outstanding Military Musician Award, the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. Matt completed his active duty service in 2023, relocating to Nashville, TN to pursue his music career.
Since moving to Nashville, Matt has performed and collaborated with a wide variety of internationally recognized artists to include Fred Durst, Dennis Chambers, Jeff Coffin, Sofia Goodman, Grace Bowers, Moga Family Band, Altin Sencalar, Paul Hanson, Steve Leslie, Ambrosia, Brad Goode, The Downtown Band, and many others. Additionally, Matt has released 3 solo albums of original music under his name. Matt is also a founding member of the jazz fusion group Mr. Mayo which released their debut album “Food for Thought” in September of 2025.
Joining Matt is an all star lineup featuring legendary bassist Ric Fierabracci who has performed with the Chick Corea Elektric Band, Virgil Donati, Frank Gambale, Simon Phillips and many others, and up and coming drummer Zach Dubay. The performance will also feature 2 special guest appearances from Kent Crawley on guitar and Eric Wurzelbacher on tenor sax. The evening will feature a tasteful mix of original repertoire and arrangements ranging from Swing to Latin to Jazz Fusion.
Upon graduation from UMass, Matt enlisted in the U.S. Army to become an Army Bandsman, serving as a member of and pianist for the 283rd Band at Fort Benning in Columbus, GA. During his time at Benning, Matt had the opportunity to perform as a solo pianist for the Commanding General and other high esteemed officers. He also led the Turning Blues Jazz Combo and served as a staff arranger for the band. While in the service, Matt was awarded The Colonel Finley R. Hamilton Outstanding Military Musician Award, the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. Matt completed his active duty service in 2023, relocating to Nashville, TN to pursue his music career.
Since moving to Nashville, Matt has performed and collaborated with a wide variety of internationally recognized artists to include Fred Durst, Dennis Chambers, Jeff Coffin, Sofia Goodman, Grace Bowers, Moga Family Band, Altin Sencalar, Paul Hanson, Steve Leslie, Ambrosia, Brad Goode, The Downtown Band, and many others. Additionally, Matt has released 3 solo albums of original music under his name. Matt is also a founding member of the jazz fusion group Mr. Mayo which released their debut album “Food for Thought” in September of 2025.
Joining Matt is an all star lineup featuring legendary bassist Ric Fierabracci who has performed with the Chick Corea Elektric Band, Virgil Donati, Frank Gambale, Simon Phillips and many others, and up and coming drummer Zach Dubay. The performance will also feature 2 special guest appearances from Kent Crawley on guitar and Eric Wurzelbacher on tenor sax. The evening will feature a tasteful mix of original repertoire and arrangements ranging from Swing to Latin to Jazz Fusion.
UPCOMING SHOWSFULL CALENDAR
Jul 12
Wendy Burns & Paul Childers "Jazz's Greatest Duets" Encore Show
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $18 at the door
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Wendy Burns and Paul Childers present Jazz’s Greatest Duets. An Epic Collaboration of finely tuned talents that together present a contagious happy energy. Paul and Wendy join together once again for an evening that will capture your heart. Celebrating some of jazz’s greatest and most loved songs. The songs you can’t forget and the songs and the moments you want to remember. Classic tunes Dating all the way back to the turn of the 19th century and are still celebrated and loved today, songs of pure and wonderful love. Paul and Wendy will also perform original tunes that will capture your heart.
Paul Childers
Blending Jazz, R&B, and Soul, Paul Childers is leading a new breed of singer/songwriters and guitarists. Hailing from Nashville, he finds a way to blur the lines cast between Stevie Ray Vaughan and Hendrix styles of guitar playing, a Motown rhythm section, and jazz vocal melodies.
Touring internationally since 2017, Childers has opened for Vince Gill, Robert Cray, Third Eye Blind, and Leann Rimes, and headlined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He has also played the actual guitars of Chuck Berry, B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jimi Hendrix in tribute at the Songbirds Guitar Museum Ambassador. Childers was selected by Acmeville Records as the debut artist on their label, which features live recordings from the Nashville music hotspot.
His first two albums, Naked Poetry and Secondary Colors, released in the Top 20 worldwide for both Pop and RnB Billboard charts.
Wendy Burns
Creator and producer of The Ladies Of Jazz Show, a 4 year running show at Rudy’s Jazz Room. 2024 NIMA award Best Jazz Vocalist / 2022 Inducted member Nashville Academy of Local Musicians Hall of Fame /and 2023 Mississippi Music Foundation Award winner for Best Female Jazz Artist.
Flute playing jazz vocalist, Wendy Burns of Nashville TN, has studied and performed songs from the 1940's Jazz Big Band era since the age of 9 years old. She has been described as having a unique voice that fits the era. She has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and has sessioned and performed with many of the Nashville classic country greats. With a deep passion for jazz standards, and as a hopeless romantic, Wendy believes there's beauty in staying true to the melodies as they were written.
"She expertly delivers jazz vocals in traditional speakeasy style and displays her exceptional talent on flute as well. She does an excellent job, a true entertainer, she holds her audience and has them laughing with her patter between songs." - Gary Cobb, Nashville Tn
Paul Childers
Blending Jazz, R&B, and Soul, Paul Childers is leading a new breed of singer/songwriters and guitarists. Hailing from Nashville, he finds a way to blur the lines cast between Stevie Ray Vaughan and Hendrix styles of guitar playing, a Motown rhythm section, and jazz vocal melodies.
Touring internationally since 2017, Childers has opened for Vince Gill, Robert Cray, Third Eye Blind, and Leann Rimes, and headlined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He has also played the actual guitars of Chuck Berry, B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jimi Hendrix in tribute at the Songbirds Guitar Museum Ambassador. Childers was selected by Acmeville Records as the debut artist on their label, which features live recordings from the Nashville music hotspot.
His first two albums, Naked Poetry and Secondary Colors, released in the Top 20 worldwide for both Pop and RnB Billboard charts.
Wendy Burns
Creator and producer of The Ladies Of Jazz Show, a 4 year running show at Rudy’s Jazz Room. 2024 NIMA award Best Jazz Vocalist / 2022 Inducted member Nashville Academy of Local Musicians Hall of Fame /and 2023 Mississippi Music Foundation Award winner for Best Female Jazz Artist.
Flute playing jazz vocalist, Wendy Burns of Nashville TN, has studied and performed songs from the 1940's Jazz Big Band era since the age of 9 years old. She has been described as having a unique voice that fits the era. She has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and has sessioned and performed with many of the Nashville classic country greats. With a deep passion for jazz standards, and as a hopeless romantic, Wendy believes there's beauty in staying true to the melodies as they were written.
"She expertly delivers jazz vocals in traditional speakeasy style and displays her exceptional talent on flute as well. She does an excellent job, a true entertainer, she holds her audience and has them laughing with her patter between songs." - Gary Cobb, Nashville Tn
Rudy's Jazz Jam
9:00pm-11:15pm central, $12 at the door
Rudy's hosts the official pro jazz jam. Come out and experience some of music city's best as they take the stage with Nashville's next generation of jazz performers! You will hear a variety of young, old, new and undiscovered players showing what they can do on stage. Part of the jazz tradition and what jazz embodies is the unknown and spontaneous exploration of new musical territory with new musicians sitting in live on stage; you never know who or what to expect other than the unexpected!
We welcome all ages to this show and have a $10 food or beverage minimum.
We welcome all ages to this show and have a $10 food or beverage minimum.
Jul 13
The Jason Johnson Trio
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $12 at the door
Nashville-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 versatile young voices in the Nashville scene. Throughout high school, Jason studied under the incredible Nashville saxophonist Evan Cobb before continuing to his studies at Vanderbilt University, now studying jazz performance and composition under legendary Saxophonist Jeff Coffin.
Through Vanderbilt, he has had the rare privilege of brushing paths with some of the most celebrated names in jazz, including Sean Jones, Brian Blade, Ignacio Berroa, The New York Voices, Ari Hoenig, John Batiste, and many more. He has also recently been named a semi-finalist in the 2026 Yamaha Young Artists Competition.
Through Vanderbilt, he has had the rare privilege of brushing paths with some of the most celebrated names in jazz, including Sean Jones, Brian Blade, Ignacio Berroa, The New York Voices, Ari Hoenig, John Batiste, and many more. He has also recently been named a semi-finalist in the 2026 Yamaha Young Artists Competition.
Giovanni Rodriguez & 12 Manos
9:00pm-11:15pm central, $15 at the door
A 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 Salsa and jazz scene, plays the sounds of salsa, bachata and percussion-driven rhythms with some of the most seasoned veterans in the Nashville Latin music scene. Giovanni Rodríguez timbales/vocals, Melvin Macias (piano/vocals), Yosvany Cordero (conga/bongo), Michael S. Morton (flute/vocals), Isoel Villarrubia (bass).
For this show general admission tickets are available for standing and sitting in the front section of the room near the stage with the dance floor. Tickets for bar seats and tables are available as well. General admission tickets for the front section are not guaranteed to have seats as we will have a large part of the front section seating cleared for the dance floor. General admission tickets will have standing room as well as limited seating. Only our tables and bar seats will have guaranteed seating for this show.
For this show general admission tickets are available for standing and sitting in the front section of the room near the stage with the dance floor. Tickets for bar seats and tables are available as well. General admission tickets for the front section are not guaranteed to have seats as we will have a large part of the front section seating cleared for the dance floor. General admission tickets will have standing room as well as limited seating. Only our tables and bar seats will have guaranteed seating for this show.
Jul 15
PT Gazell & The Side Effects
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $12 at the door
Hot, swingin, smooth, original, clean, lyrical, faster than a speeding bullet, diatonically chromatic, one of a kind, masterful, the swinginest, Oh yeah, like what? Nat King Cole, Benny Goodman, Louie Jordan, Ben Webster, Sweets Edison, ...that's what!
With 6 Solo CDs under his belt, including his double Grammy nominated 2011 and 2016 releases, “2 Days Out” and “A Madness To The Method,” PT Gazell continues to expand the musical boundaries for the harmonica. Using his own signature model instrument, the Gazell Method diatonic, he proves that the harmonica is capable of much more than what most of us believe.
PT likes to think of his performances and CDs as an ongoing musical conversation between himself and his fans. Judging by the music he delivers, he’s quite a compelling and articulate speaker. No other player combines his phrasing, his melodic style, his song choices and his improvisational abilities… His singular style may draw comparisons to others, but in the end, it’s a style all his own.
Join PT Gazell & The Side Effects for two sets of Gazell method inspired Jazz Standards, American Songbook Selections and Swing Classics. PT will be ably assisted by Jimmy Sullivan on Bass, Andy Reiss on Guitar and Chris Brown on Drums.
Dig It!
With 6 Solo CDs under his belt, including his double Grammy nominated 2011 and 2016 releases, “2 Days Out” and “A Madness To The Method,” PT Gazell continues to expand the musical boundaries for the harmonica. Using his own signature model instrument, the Gazell Method diatonic, he proves that the harmonica is capable of much more than what most of us believe.
PT likes to think of his performances and CDs as an ongoing musical conversation between himself and his fans. Judging by the music he delivers, he’s quite a compelling and articulate speaker. No other player combines his phrasing, his melodic style, his song choices and his improvisational abilities… His singular style may draw comparisons to others, but in the end, it’s a style all his own.
Join PT Gazell & The Side Effects for two sets of Gazell method inspired Jazz Standards, American Songbook Selections and Swing Classics. PT will be ably assisted by Jimmy Sullivan on Bass, Andy Reiss on Guitar and Chris Brown on Drums.
Dig It!
Josh Couts Quintet
9:00pm-11:15pm central, $15 at the door
Josh Couts is a versatile jazz guitarist with a strong foundation in bebop and hard bop as well South American classical guitar. That foundation combined with his unique composition style and ever broadening approach to improvisation makes Josh’s music seem familiar yet new.
Josh’s latest album The General Dance was released in 2025. It features original compositions in varying styles that highlight Josh’s broad musical influences from classic and modern jazz to Brazilian music. The album features a quintet comprised of Gary Wheat, Choko Aiken, Nick Walker, and CJ Brown. Josh's other releases as a leader include All Things Green (2022) and Time Marching On (2018). The 2022 release All Things Green features bassist Curtis Lundy, pianist Louis Heriveaux, and drummer Terreon Gully.
In addition to a formal education in music, including a Masters degree from Longy School of Music of Bard College, Josh has gained a wealth of knowledge and understanding of performing by being on the bandstand with jazz greats such as Bobby Watson, Curtis Lundy, and Vincent Chancey. In addition to composing, performing, and recording, he currently teaches guitar and jazz combos at University of Alabama in Huntsville and Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham.
For this show at Rudy’s, guitarist Josh Couts will be joined by saxophonist Gary Wheat, pianist Marc Payne, bassist Rob Linton, and drummer CJ Brown. The band will be exploring Josh’s original compositions and some hard bop favorites.
Josh’s latest album The General Dance was released in 2025. It features original compositions in varying styles that highlight Josh’s broad musical influences from classic and modern jazz to Brazilian music. The album features a quintet comprised of Gary Wheat, Choko Aiken, Nick Walker, and CJ Brown. Josh's other releases as a leader include All Things Green (2022) and Time Marching On (2018). The 2022 release All Things Green features bassist Curtis Lundy, pianist Louis Heriveaux, and drummer Terreon Gully.
In addition to a formal education in music, including a Masters degree from Longy School of Music of Bard College, Josh has gained a wealth of knowledge and understanding of performing by being on the bandstand with jazz greats such as Bobby Watson, Curtis Lundy, and Vincent Chancey. In addition to composing, performing, and recording, he currently teaches guitar and jazz combos at University of Alabama in Huntsville and Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham.
For this show at Rudy’s, guitarist Josh Couts will be joined by saxophonist Gary Wheat, pianist Marc Payne, bassist Rob Linton, and drummer CJ Brown. The band will be exploring Josh’s original compositions and some hard bop favorites.
Jul 16
Hot Club Happy Hour - Gypsy Jazz Thursdays
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $14 in advance, $15 at the door
Every 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 Stephane Grappelli with "Hot Club" gypsy jazz swing. Known for fierce tempos and effortless improvisation, our Hot Club Gypsy Thursdays are sure to entertain, inspire, and bring you back to some authentic "jazz manouche" with groups either led or curated by New Orleans LA native Brook Sutton.
There’s no better place to chill, cozy up and relax after work. Imbibe French Quarter inspired cocktails or a glass of Côtes du Rhône, and enjoy some gumbo and beignets, while listening to the rhythm and mood of hot club jazz in Nashville’s most intimate and romantic room.
There’s no better place to chill, cozy up and relax after work. Imbibe French Quarter inspired cocktails or a glass of Côtes du Rhône, and enjoy some gumbo and beignets, while listening to the rhythm and mood of hot club jazz in Nashville’s most intimate and romantic room.
Rougarou 7-Piece New Orleans Brass Band
9:00pm-11:15pm central, $15 in advance, $17 at the door
The 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 night for New Orleans music.
The Rougarou Brass Band is a Nashville-based, New Orleans–inspired ensemble built around a rotating lineup of some of the city’s most in-demand musicians. Founded and led by Brook Sutton (bass, sousaphone, tuba) and Chris Walters (piano, musical direction), the group blends the deep traditions of New Orleans brass music with a flexible, modern approach to instrumentation and performance.
At the heart of the crew, you’ll catch Jérôme Degey (guitar) laying down some swampy grease, Chris Brown (drums) second-lining like he’s born to it, Andrew Carney (trumpet) with bright, brassy fire, Josh Scalf (trombone) sliding and growling in the pocket, and Chris West (saxophone) testifying on the horn. Together, they cook up a sound that is like a second line rolling down Frenchmen Street—loose, loud, and built to move.
Rougarou isn’t a stiff, stand-still outfit—it’s a living, breathing krewe. Some nights it’s a lean street-band setup with the tuba booming and the drums cracking, other nights it stretches out with a full stage presence. Either way, it’s all about the groove, that sweat, and that feeling you get when the band hits just right and the whole room (or street) starts moving together.
Freezer Sazerac drink specials, red beans and rice, gumbo and shrimp po-boys and other New Orleans fare! Service industry workers show any documentation or evidence online of your employer at the door for our 1/2 price SIN door ticket discount and 1/2 price draft beer!
The Rougarou Brass Band is a Nashville-based, New Orleans–inspired ensemble built around a rotating lineup of some of the city’s most in-demand musicians. Founded and led by Brook Sutton (bass, sousaphone, tuba) and Chris Walters (piano, musical direction), the group blends the deep traditions of New Orleans brass music with a flexible, modern approach to instrumentation and performance.
At the heart of the crew, you’ll catch Jérôme Degey (guitar) laying down some swampy grease, Chris Brown (drums) second-lining like he’s born to it, Andrew Carney (trumpet) with bright, brassy fire, Josh Scalf (trombone) sliding and growling in the pocket, and Chris West (saxophone) testifying on the horn. Together, they cook up a sound that is like a second line rolling down Frenchmen Street—loose, loud, and built to move.
Rougarou isn’t a stiff, stand-still outfit—it’s a living, breathing krewe. Some nights it’s a lean street-band setup with the tuba booming and the drums cracking, other nights it stretches out with a full stage presence. Either way, it’s all about the groove, that sweat, and that feeling you get when the band hits just right and the whole room (or street) starts moving together.
Freezer Sazerac drink specials, red beans and rice, gumbo and shrimp po-boys and other New Orleans fare! Service industry workers show any documentation or evidence online of your employer at the door for our 1/2 price SIN door ticket discount and 1/2 price draft beer!
Jul 17
Lisa Stewart And Her Jazz Combo
5:30pm-7:15pm central, $15 in advance, $16 at the door
Vocalist Lisa Stewart with Alex Murphy on piano, Jack Aylor on bass and Ryan Brasley on drums.
"Lisa Stewart’s impressively eclectic musical chops seem especially well-suited to the smoldering, seductive chanteuse-ery of jazz and blues, seasoned with an honest, genre-spanning affection for everything else, from Jeannie Seeley’s 'Don’t Touch Me' to Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers'. Her recent gig in Nashville, TN was a master class in musical aptitude from an artist who truly can sing it all — and looks positively smashing with a Billie Holiday gardenia in her hair."- Neil Pond, Entertainment Critic
Lisa Stewart is an acclaimed Nashville-based vocalist, a former RCA recording artist, and a BMI Award-winning songwriter. Her versatile career spans jazz, film, and television, including a notable appearance on "The Vampire Diaries." Her recent single, "The Man You Are Today," co-written with Rodney Crowell and featuring Tommy Emmanuel, garnered Grammy consideration. Audiences at Rudy's Jazz Room can anticipate an evening of elegant jazz standards and thoughtfully reimagined favorites, delivered with warmth and profound musical storytelling.
"Lisa Stewart’s impressively eclectic musical chops seem especially well-suited to the smoldering, seductive chanteuse-ery of jazz and blues, seasoned with an honest, genre-spanning affection for everything else, from Jeannie Seeley’s 'Don’t Touch Me' to Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers'. Her recent gig in Nashville, TN was a master class in musical aptitude from an artist who truly can sing it all — and looks positively smashing with a Billie Holiday gardenia in her hair."- Neil Pond, Entertainment Critic
Lisa Stewart is an acclaimed Nashville-based vocalist, a former RCA recording artist, and a BMI Award-winning songwriter. Her versatile career spans jazz, film, and television, including a notable appearance on "The Vampire Diaries." Her recent single, "The Man You Are Today," co-written with Rodney Crowell and featuring Tommy Emmanuel, garnered Grammy consideration. Audiences at Rudy's Jazz Room can anticipate an evening of elegant jazz standards and thoughtfully reimagined favorites, delivered with warmth and profound musical storytelling.
Stephanie Adlington
8:00pm-10:15pm central, $22 in advance, $23 at the door
Stephanie 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 prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, England, and also attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, and (pre-college) Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. While in London, Stephanie recorded with the folk-rock band Renaissance, which produced three critically acclaimed international albums.
“Her take on the great American songbook is unrivaled. Her sound stood up well when played next to iconic artists such as Ella Fitzgerald. Do yourself a favor and get to know and appreciate this ascendant music star” Leslie Stoval - NPR San Fransisco
Miss Stephanie has received many recent accolades, including the 2018 & 2020 Nashville Industry Music Awards for “Best Jazz Vocalist”, and 2021 Josie Award for “Best Jazz/Blues Vocalist”
“Disarmingly engaging as a songwriter, particularly with her southern Willow Sway” - Cabaret Scenes Magazine (NYC)
Known for her unique vocal styling, an evening with Miss Stephanie carries her audience back to the prohibition era - a scandalous rendezvous in a wicked speakeasy, where swagger goes and bourbon flows. Her show titled, "The Jazz, Pearls, and Bourbon Revue" is a throwback to the glorious days of old school jazz: think top-shelf juke joint meets Southern hospitality. Drink in an infusion of bourbon, Johnny Mercer, Billie Holiday, Patsy Cline, and Fats Waller and you just sidled up to the bar next to, "The Siren Of The South ''.
“Her take on the great American songbook is unrivaled. Her sound stood up well when played next to iconic artists such as Ella Fitzgerald. Do yourself a favor and get to know and appreciate this ascendant music star” Leslie Stoval - NPR San Fransisco
Miss Stephanie has received many recent accolades, including the 2018 & 2020 Nashville Industry Music Awards for “Best Jazz Vocalist”, and 2021 Josie Award for “Best Jazz/Blues Vocalist”
“Disarmingly engaging as a songwriter, particularly with her southern Willow Sway” - Cabaret Scenes Magazine (NYC)
Known for her unique vocal styling, an evening with Miss Stephanie carries her audience back to the prohibition era - a scandalous rendezvous in a wicked speakeasy, where swagger goes and bourbon flows. Her show titled, "The Jazz, Pearls, and Bourbon Revue" is a throwback to the glorious days of old school jazz: think top-shelf juke joint meets Southern hospitality. Drink in an infusion of bourbon, Johnny Mercer, Billie Holiday, Patsy Cline, and Fats Waller and you just sidled up to the bar next to, "The Siren Of The South ''.
The Joshua Constantine Quartet
11:00pm-1:00am central, $10 at the door
Joshua 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 saxophonist Brad Leali. Along with his musical success, Joshua has gained a considerable following on social media and Youtube with his cover of “Just the Two of Us” reaching over 3 Million views! Joshua is currently an active performer and professor in the Nashville music scene.
Striving to honor the history of jazz music, Joshua intends to provide Rudy’s Jazz Room with an enriching and spiritual experience by playing the works of great composers such as John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, Duke Ellington. In his efforts to invest in the future of jazz, Joshua intends to perform his very own original compositions.
Joshua Constantine - Tenor Saxophone
Sam Smith - Bass
Michael Green - Drums
Dan La Maestra - Piano
Striving to honor the history of jazz music, Joshua intends to provide Rudy’s Jazz Room with an enriching and spiritual experience by playing the works of great composers such as John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, Duke Ellington. In his efforts to invest in the future of jazz, Joshua intends to perform his very own original compositions.
Joshua Constantine - Tenor Saxophone
Sam Smith - Bass
Michael Green - Drums
Dan La Maestra - Piano
Jul 18
The Pat Coil Quartet w/ Dan Hitchcock, Jacob Jezioro & Danny Gottlieb
5:30pm-7:15pm central, $15 in advance, $16 at the door
Pianist 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. Pat has recorded with many artists including Natalie Cole, Trisha Yearwood, Ernie Watts, Carmen McCrae, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Kenny Rogers, Travis Tritt, Peter Cetera, Woody Herman, Scott Henderson, and Michael McDonald.
During his L.A. years, Pat played on many movie and TV scores, including Star Trek - Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Murphy Brown, Dionne Warwick & Friends, Growing Pains, Major Dad, Spencer For Hire, The Grammy Awards and many more. He played for various artists on the Tonight Show, Arsenio Hall, & Conan O’Brien. Living now in Nashville TN, Pat continues his successful career composing, recording, performing, producing, arranging and teaching. He has composed, produced and performed on hundreds of underscores heard on a variety of media all over the world. Pat taught jazz piano, combos, and improvisation at Middle Tennessee State University, and was an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at the University Of North Texas.
Pat has recorded six solo jazz albums of his own, the third one being a collaboration with Lyle Mays. “True North” and his new album “Birdhouse” are available at patcoil.com, cdbaby.com and I-Tunes. Pat currently tours with Michael McDonald and Lynda Carter. He also makes numerous appearances with his own group. Pat has a new release of his original music, “Music For Humans….and Other Species”. For more information, please visit patcoil.com.
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Dan Hitchcock is a saxophonist with a unique, yet authentic voice. Dan is at home in a wide range of musical styles, and has spent years studying the vast lineage of saxophone greats from the last 100 years. Having a particular affinity with the romantic tenor styles of Stan Getz, Ben Webster, and Lester Young, Dan is often called an old soul. After 2 years living in Nashville, Dan has enjoyed the opportunity to perform with Nashville-based, international touring artists like Sweet Megg, Rome and Duddy, and Post Modern Jukebox, as well performing with staples of the Nashville jazz scene like Bruce Dudley, Andy Reiss, Roland Barber, Nashville Jazz Orchestra, PT Gazzell, Chris Mondak, the Sofia Goodman Group, and many others. Dan has contributed woodwinds to many recordings in the past few years, including Sofia Goodman Group’s downbeat-acclaimed 2023 release “Secrets of the Shore”, where Dan recorded tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones alongside world renowned tenorist Joel Frahm.
Jacob Jezioro began studying music with intention at age fourteen. His father an established Nashville bassist, guitarist and producer was his first teacher. Jacob later attended Indiana University, where his mentors were bassists Jeremy Allen and Kurt Muroki. After completing his masters degree at Berklee, Jacob performed with pianist Danilo Perez in Panama and Costa Rica and taught jazz students at the Newport Jazz Festival, Panama Jazz Festival and FiJazz Festival. Since his return to Nashville in 2019, Jacob has performed live with his own bands and records and performs regularly with pianist Pat Coil. Jacob has also begun producing his own projects under his label, Green Box Music, and releasing them in collaboration with Burton Avenue Music, Jacob’s father’s label.
Danny Gottlieb is one of the most popular drummers in jazz and contemporary music. Although best known as the drummer in the original Pat Metheny Group, during the past 30 years Danny has performed and recorded with some of the world's greatest musicians. They include: Bobby McFerrin, Sting, John McLaughlin, Gil Evans, Gary Burton, Stan Getz, Chick Corea, David Byrne, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Gerry Mulligan, Clark Terry, Al Di Meola, The Blues Brothers Band, Booker T and the MGs, Jeff Berlin, Lew Soloff, Michael Franks, Mark Egan, Mike Stern, Dr. John, the NDR Big Band, WDR Big Band, HR Big Band, GRP Big Band, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Orchestra, the George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band, and many more. He is featured on more than 300 CDs to date, including four Grammy Award Winners.
During his L.A. years, Pat played on many movie and TV scores, including Star Trek - Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Murphy Brown, Dionne Warwick & Friends, Growing Pains, Major Dad, Spencer For Hire, The Grammy Awards and many more. He played for various artists on the Tonight Show, Arsenio Hall, & Conan O’Brien. Living now in Nashville TN, Pat continues his successful career composing, recording, performing, producing, arranging and teaching. He has composed, produced and performed on hundreds of underscores heard on a variety of media all over the world. Pat taught jazz piano, combos, and improvisation at Middle Tennessee State University, and was an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at the University Of North Texas.
Pat has recorded six solo jazz albums of his own, the third one being a collaboration with Lyle Mays. “True North” and his new album “Birdhouse” are available at patcoil.com, cdbaby.com and I-Tunes. Pat currently tours with Michael McDonald and Lynda Carter. He also makes numerous appearances with his own group. Pat has a new release of his original music, “Music For Humans….and Other Species”. For more information, please visit patcoil.com.
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Dan Hitchcock is a saxophonist with a unique, yet authentic voice. Dan is at home in a wide range of musical styles, and has spent years studying the vast lineage of saxophone greats from the last 100 years. Having a particular affinity with the romantic tenor styles of Stan Getz, Ben Webster, and Lester Young, Dan is often called an old soul. After 2 years living in Nashville, Dan has enjoyed the opportunity to perform with Nashville-based, international touring artists like Sweet Megg, Rome and Duddy, and Post Modern Jukebox, as well performing with staples of the Nashville jazz scene like Bruce Dudley, Andy Reiss, Roland Barber, Nashville Jazz Orchestra, PT Gazzell, Chris Mondak, the Sofia Goodman Group, and many others. Dan has contributed woodwinds to many recordings in the past few years, including Sofia Goodman Group’s downbeat-acclaimed 2023 release “Secrets of the Shore”, where Dan recorded tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones alongside world renowned tenorist Joel Frahm.
Jacob Jezioro began studying music with intention at age fourteen. His father an established Nashville bassist, guitarist and producer was his first teacher. Jacob later attended Indiana University, where his mentors were bassists Jeremy Allen and Kurt Muroki. After completing his masters degree at Berklee, Jacob performed with pianist Danilo Perez in Panama and Costa Rica and taught jazz students at the Newport Jazz Festival, Panama Jazz Festival and FiJazz Festival. Since his return to Nashville in 2019, Jacob has performed live with his own bands and records and performs regularly with pianist Pat Coil. Jacob has also begun producing his own projects under his label, Green Box Music, and releasing them in collaboration with Burton Avenue Music, Jacob’s father’s label.
Danny Gottlieb is one of the most popular drummers in jazz and contemporary music. Although best known as the drummer in the original Pat Metheny Group, during the past 30 years Danny has performed and recorded with some of the world's greatest musicians. They include: Bobby McFerrin, Sting, John McLaughlin, Gil Evans, Gary Burton, Stan Getz, Chick Corea, David Byrne, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Gerry Mulligan, Clark Terry, Al Di Meola, The Blues Brothers Band, Booker T and the MGs, Jeff Berlin, Lew Soloff, Michael Franks, Mark Egan, Mike Stern, Dr. John, the NDR Big Band, WDR Big Band, HR Big Band, GRP Big Band, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Orchestra, the George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band, and many more. He is featured on more than 300 CDs to date, including four Grammy Award Winners.
Bob McChesney Quintet
8:00pm-10:15pm central, $21 in advance, $24 at the door
Trombonist Bob McChesney leads a stellar quintet with pianist Pat Coil, Don Aliquo on saxophone, Craig Aken on bass and Ryan Brasley on drums.
Bob McChesney is an internationally recognized trombone soloist, renowned for his harmonic mastery, emotional delivery, and lightning-fast technique. McChesney’s trademarks as a trombonist are his smooth, lightning-fast technique, his mastery of jazz harmony, beautiful sound, and a strong emotional connection to the music. With complete mastery of the instrument, McChesney has distinguished himself as one of the pre-eminent trombone soloists in the world. McChesney’s recent solo release, “Chez Sez” is an album of re-imagined standards and McChesney’s own compositions with jazz organist, Larry Goldings. Bob has been featured on many Grammy-winning CDs and has scored hundreds of television shows and motion pictures. He also holds the honor of having performed the virtuosic classical cornet piece on trombone, “The Carnival of Venice” with The Idaho Falls Symphony. Famed composer Lalo Schifrin said, "Bob McChesney is a virtuoso and has the gift to bring us the joy of music at the highest level".
Pianist 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. Pat has recorded with many artists including Natalie Cole, Trisha Yearwood, Ernie Watts, Carmen McCrae, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Kenny Rogers, Travis Tritt, Peter Cetera, Woody Herman, Scott Henderson, and Michael McDonald. During his L.A. years, Pat played on many movie and TV scores, including Star Trek - Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Murphy Brown, Dionne Warwick & Friends, Growing Pains, Major Dad, Spencer For Hire, The Grammy Awards and many more. He played for various artists on the Tonight Show, Arsenio Hall, & Conan O’Brien. Living now in Nashville TN, Pat continues his successful career composing, recording, performing, producing, arranging and teaching. He has composed, produced and performed on hundreds of underscores heard on a variety of media all over the world. Pat taught jazz piano, combos, and improvisation at Middle Tennessee State University, and was an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at the University Of North Texas. Pat has recorded six solo jazz albums of his own, the third one being a collaboration with Lyle Mays. “True North” and his new album “Birdhouse” are available at patcoil.com, cdbaby.com and I-Tunes. Pat currently tours with Michael McDonald and Lynda Carter. He also makes numerous appearances with his own group. Pat has a new release of his original music, “Music For Humans….and Other Species”. For more information, please visit patcoil.com.
Don Aliquo’s playing has been described as “smooth as silk...with an unfailing feel for breath and phrasing" while extremely supple in the addressing of his axe but always zeroed in on what he's describing”. “Growth” his newest release, explores new territory with intriguing compositions and ample solo space for Aliquo’s inspired improvisations. The eight originals are both complex and open, which shows him expanding his boundaries not only as an instrumentalist and improviser, but also as a composer. The music is an electrifying modern outing with one foot in the future and one in the tradition. Aliquo has released six solo projects and has worked collaboratively or performed as a sideman on many others. His previous solo cd “Sun and Shield” features veteran jazz masters Rufus Reid, Jim McNeely, and the dynamic Obed Calvaire. Notable collaborations include a duo recording with eclectic pianist Michael Jefry Stevens and quartet recordings with Roger Humphries and the late Beegie Adair. He also has recorded with his mentor, notable Pittsburgh tenor stalwart, Don Aliquo Sr. on the MCG label. Don has performed in concerts and recordings with many world-class artists including Gary Burton, Greg Osby, Rufus Reid, Roger Humphries, Harold Danko, Adam Nussbaum, Donald Brown, Pete Christlieb, Scott Robinson, and Bobby Shew. Don is Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies at Middle Tennessee State University. He is a Selmer and Vandoren artist.
Born in Tulsa, OK, bassist Craig Akin learned to play the piano at age 8 and turned to the trumpet at 12. Akin enrolled in formal music education in Colorado where his grit and guitar prowess naturally flowed into electric bass and a coveted spot in the faculty jazz quintet. Akin then went to the University of Kansas to complete his music education degree and was drawn to the electric bass, followed by a fervor for upright, landing him many local gigs as a first-call bassist. Kansas City proved to be the perfect incubator for Craig, averaging 270 shows a year and having the honor to play in clubs with nearly everyone on the jazz and blues scene including veterans Tommy Ruskin, Paul Smith, Greg Meise, Danny Embrey, Rod Fleeman, Todd Strait, Gary Sivils, Karrin Allyson, Bobby Watson, Gary Foster, Frank Mantooth. A decade later, Craig was drawn to New York City where he learned from veteran bassists Jay Anderson, Scott Colley and Larry Grenadier. Craig was keyed into further opportunities for growth, including a pivotal career moment; two years of study with Miles Davis’s famed bassist Ron Carter. Nowadays, whether he’s playing his upright or electric bass, on stage or in the studio... jazz, pop, blues or rock, Craig is comfortable and creative, and he consistently delivers the goods. Akin can be found playing or recording with various Nashville artists of different genres and is known for being easy to work with, approaching each new project with fresh ears and laid back Midwestern personality.
Originating from Chicago, Illinois, drummer, percussionist, educator and composer Ryan Brasley has a career spanning over the last 15 years. Ryan began his musical journey in the Indie/ Alternative rock world as a founding member of The Giving Moon. During this time he had the opportunity to perform across the country working with artists such as Eddie Money, Edgar Winters, and producer Gary Hoey who oversaw the creation of the bands first album. As he grew older, Ryan discovered a passion for jazz and improvised music which lead him to pursue and complete a degree in Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media from the prestigious Eastman School of Music. During his education, Ryan had the privilege of studying under world renowned factually such as Rich Thompson, Gary Versace, Bill Dobbins, Harold Danko, and others. Over the course of his degree, Ryan not only had the chance to perform with world class artists but also had frequent opportunities to teach in the greater Rochester, NY community. Since moving to Nashville, TN in the last 3 years, Ryan has maintained and active schedule teaching from his private studio and freelancing, performing regularly with local artists such as Don Aliquo, Joel Frahm, Pat Coil, Jonathan Wires, as well as being a regular performer at Skulls Rainbow Room.
Bob McChesney is an internationally recognized trombone soloist, renowned for his harmonic mastery, emotional delivery, and lightning-fast technique. McChesney’s trademarks as a trombonist are his smooth, lightning-fast technique, his mastery of jazz harmony, beautiful sound, and a strong emotional connection to the music. With complete mastery of the instrument, McChesney has distinguished himself as one of the pre-eminent trombone soloists in the world. McChesney’s recent solo release, “Chez Sez” is an album of re-imagined standards and McChesney’s own compositions with jazz organist, Larry Goldings. Bob has been featured on many Grammy-winning CDs and has scored hundreds of television shows and motion pictures. He also holds the honor of having performed the virtuosic classical cornet piece on trombone, “The Carnival of Venice” with The Idaho Falls Symphony. Famed composer Lalo Schifrin said, "Bob McChesney is a virtuoso and has the gift to bring us the joy of music at the highest level".
Pianist 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. Pat has recorded with many artists including Natalie Cole, Trisha Yearwood, Ernie Watts, Carmen McCrae, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Kenny Rogers, Travis Tritt, Peter Cetera, Woody Herman, Scott Henderson, and Michael McDonald. During his L.A. years, Pat played on many movie and TV scores, including Star Trek - Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Murphy Brown, Dionne Warwick & Friends, Growing Pains, Major Dad, Spencer For Hire, The Grammy Awards and many more. He played for various artists on the Tonight Show, Arsenio Hall, & Conan O’Brien. Living now in Nashville TN, Pat continues his successful career composing, recording, performing, producing, arranging and teaching. He has composed, produced and performed on hundreds of underscores heard on a variety of media all over the world. Pat taught jazz piano, combos, and improvisation at Middle Tennessee State University, and was an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at the University Of North Texas. Pat has recorded six solo jazz albums of his own, the third one being a collaboration with Lyle Mays. “True North” and his new album “Birdhouse” are available at patcoil.com, cdbaby.com and I-Tunes. Pat currently tours with Michael McDonald and Lynda Carter. He also makes numerous appearances with his own group. Pat has a new release of his original music, “Music For Humans….and Other Species”. For more information, please visit patcoil.com.
Don Aliquo’s playing has been described as “smooth as silk...with an unfailing feel for breath and phrasing" while extremely supple in the addressing of his axe but always zeroed in on what he's describing”. “Growth” his newest release, explores new territory with intriguing compositions and ample solo space for Aliquo’s inspired improvisations. The eight originals are both complex and open, which shows him expanding his boundaries not only as an instrumentalist and improviser, but also as a composer. The music is an electrifying modern outing with one foot in the future and one in the tradition. Aliquo has released six solo projects and has worked collaboratively or performed as a sideman on many others. His previous solo cd “Sun and Shield” features veteran jazz masters Rufus Reid, Jim McNeely, and the dynamic Obed Calvaire. Notable collaborations include a duo recording with eclectic pianist Michael Jefry Stevens and quartet recordings with Roger Humphries and the late Beegie Adair. He also has recorded with his mentor, notable Pittsburgh tenor stalwart, Don Aliquo Sr. on the MCG label. Don has performed in concerts and recordings with many world-class artists including Gary Burton, Greg Osby, Rufus Reid, Roger Humphries, Harold Danko, Adam Nussbaum, Donald Brown, Pete Christlieb, Scott Robinson, and Bobby Shew. Don is Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies at Middle Tennessee State University. He is a Selmer and Vandoren artist.
Born in Tulsa, OK, bassist Craig Akin learned to play the piano at age 8 and turned to the trumpet at 12. Akin enrolled in formal music education in Colorado where his grit and guitar prowess naturally flowed into electric bass and a coveted spot in the faculty jazz quintet. Akin then went to the University of Kansas to complete his music education degree and was drawn to the electric bass, followed by a fervor for upright, landing him many local gigs as a first-call bassist. Kansas City proved to be the perfect incubator for Craig, averaging 270 shows a year and having the honor to play in clubs with nearly everyone on the jazz and blues scene including veterans Tommy Ruskin, Paul Smith, Greg Meise, Danny Embrey, Rod Fleeman, Todd Strait, Gary Sivils, Karrin Allyson, Bobby Watson, Gary Foster, Frank Mantooth. A decade later, Craig was drawn to New York City where he learned from veteran bassists Jay Anderson, Scott Colley and Larry Grenadier. Craig was keyed into further opportunities for growth, including a pivotal career moment; two years of study with Miles Davis’s famed bassist Ron Carter. Nowadays, whether he’s playing his upright or electric bass, on stage or in the studio... jazz, pop, blues or rock, Craig is comfortable and creative, and he consistently delivers the goods. Akin can be found playing or recording with various Nashville artists of different genres and is known for being easy to work with, approaching each new project with fresh ears and laid back Midwestern personality.
Originating from Chicago, Illinois, drummer, percussionist, educator and composer Ryan Brasley has a career spanning over the last 15 years. Ryan began his musical journey in the Indie/ Alternative rock world as a founding member of The Giving Moon. During this time he had the opportunity to perform across the country working with artists such as Eddie Money, Edgar Winters, and producer Gary Hoey who oversaw the creation of the bands first album. As he grew older, Ryan discovered a passion for jazz and improvised music which lead him to pursue and complete a degree in Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media from the prestigious Eastman School of Music. During his education, Ryan had the privilege of studying under world renowned factually such as Rich Thompson, Gary Versace, Bill Dobbins, Harold Danko, and others. Over the course of his degree, Ryan not only had the chance to perform with world class artists but also had frequent opportunities to teach in the greater Rochester, NY community. Since moving to Nashville, TN in the last 3 years, Ryan has maintained and active schedule teaching from his private studio and freelancing, performing regularly with local artists such as Don Aliquo, Joel Frahm, Pat Coil, Jonathan Wires, as well as being a regular performer at Skulls Rainbow Room.
Legend Meets Brilliance feat. Don Aliquo & Marc Payne
11:00pm-1:00am central, $10 at the door
Don 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 Nashville native, is among a handful of young artists whose brilliance inspires and fuels the area's thriving jazz scene. Together they meet to brandish their "no holds barred" approach to the music. Get ready for an explosive night of sound as two of Nashville's jazz titans collide! Together, this dynamic duo is set to unleash their "no holds barred" approach to music, promising an evening of raw energy, spontaneous improvisation, and modernistic genres with one foot in tradition and the other in the future. Experience the thrilling sound that fuels Nashville's vibrant jazz scene!