Music City's Authentic Jazz Club
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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
Don Aliquo Quartet w/ Marc Payne, Jack Aylor & Ryan Brasley
5:30pm-7:15pm, $15 in advance, $16 at the door
Saxophonist 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.
He has played or recorded with many notable artists including Rufus Reid, Gary Burton, Greg Osby, Roger Humphries, Harold Danko, Jim McNeely and Obed Calvaire. Don has been described as a "fluid and articulate player with a flow of always surprising ideas complete with a dexterous technique and an incredibly smooth tenor sound." His most recent cd release (The Innocence of Spring) was recorded live with pianist Michael Jefry Stevens at Hinton Hall on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University where Aliquo is Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies.
Rounding out the rhythm section is pianist Marc Payne, Jack Aylor on bass & Ryan Brasley on drums
“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.
He has played or recorded with many notable artists including Rufus Reid, Gary Burton, Greg Osby, Roger Humphries, Harold Danko, Jim McNeely and Obed Calvaire. Don has been described as a "fluid and articulate player with a flow of always surprising ideas complete with a dexterous technique and an incredibly smooth tenor sound." His most recent cd release (The Innocence of Spring) was recorded live with pianist Michael Jefry Stevens at Hinton Hall on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University where Aliquo is Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies.
Rounding out the rhythm section is pianist Marc Payne, Jack Aylor on bass & Ryan Brasley on drums
Ryan Devlin Trio
8:00pm-10:15pm, $21 in advance, $22 at the door
The Ryan Devlin Trio with Ryan Devlin on saxophone, Ian Ashby on bass and Caleb Montague on drums.
Ryan Devlin is a 26 year old saxophonist and private woodwind instructor living in Boston, MA. Ryan started his musical journey with his father Scott Devlin who was the leader of the Walt Disney World Sax Quartet. Music was always in the house when Ryan was a child. Scott was always teaching lessons or practicing for his next gig. Ryan was immediately interested and asked his Dad to teach him saxophone around age 9, after playing piano for 3 years. Since then Ryan has been practicing, gigging and teaching everyday!
Ryan completed his Masters degree in Jazz Performance at The New England Conservatory in Boston, MA under the instruction of saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi in 2023.
Ryan has been a member and featured soloist in ensembles such as The Florida All State Jazz band, The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, The Orlando Jazz Orchestra. Ryan has toured a majority of the United States playing at famous jazz clubs like Smalls in NYC, Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philly, and Timucua Arts Foundation in Orlando FL.. Ryan is also the 2017 winner of the Central Florida Jazz Society scholarship competition and was runner up in 2017 Bob Washington Jazz scholarship competition.
Ryan has also taken lessons with world class musicians Jerry Bergonzi, Chad Lefkowitz Brown, Alain Bradette, Lucas Pino and Airmen of Note saxophonist Tedd Baker. Ryan has also performed with world class musicians like pianist Davis Whitfield Jr, pianist Mike Bond, Saxophonist Chad Lefkowitz Brown, saxophonist Steve Kortyka, saxophonist Dave Pollack, bassist Gene Perla, drummer Adam Nussbaum drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. just to name a few!
Ryan Devlin is a 26 year old saxophonist and private woodwind instructor living in Boston, MA. Ryan started his musical journey with his father Scott Devlin who was the leader of the Walt Disney World Sax Quartet. Music was always in the house when Ryan was a child. Scott was always teaching lessons or practicing for his next gig. Ryan was immediately interested and asked his Dad to teach him saxophone around age 9, after playing piano for 3 years. Since then Ryan has been practicing, gigging and teaching everyday!
Ryan completed his Masters degree in Jazz Performance at The New England Conservatory in Boston, MA under the instruction of saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi in 2023.
Ryan has been a member and featured soloist in ensembles such as The Florida All State Jazz band, The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, The Orlando Jazz Orchestra. Ryan has toured a majority of the United States playing at famous jazz clubs like Smalls in NYC, Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philly, and Timucua Arts Foundation in Orlando FL.. Ryan is also the 2017 winner of the Central Florida Jazz Society scholarship competition and was runner up in 2017 Bob Washington Jazz scholarship competition.
Ryan has also taken lessons with world class musicians Jerry Bergonzi, Chad Lefkowitz Brown, Alain Bradette, Lucas Pino and Airmen of Note saxophonist Tedd Baker. Ryan has also performed with world class musicians like pianist Davis Whitfield Jr, pianist Mike Bond, Saxophonist Chad Lefkowitz Brown, saxophonist Steve Kortyka, saxophonist Dave Pollack, bassist Gene Perla, drummer Adam Nussbaum drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. just to name a few!
Geoff Pfeifer Quartet
11:00pm-1:00am, $10 at the door
The 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 original material and Wayne Shorter tunes.
Geoff Pfeifer, a Nashville based musician and composer, has been living and performing in Nashville since 2005. Geoff studied saxophone with Ted Nash and Ralph Lalama and composition with Mike Holober and Jim McNeely. He is a saxophonist and arranger with the R&B band Chubby and The Dots and plays the 2nd Tenor Saxophone chair in The Establishment Big Band. Geoff has shared the stage with David Liebman, Jim McNeeley, David Amram, Chico O’Farrill, Arturo O’Farrill, Frank Kimbrough, Ben Allison, Michael Blake among many other musicians.
Geoff Pfeifer, a Nashville based musician and composer, has been living and performing in Nashville since 2005. Geoff studied saxophone with Ted Nash and Ralph Lalama and composition with Mike Holober and Jim McNeely. He is a saxophonist and arranger with the R&B band Chubby and The Dots and plays the 2nd Tenor Saxophone chair in The Establishment Big Band. Geoff has shared the stage with David Liebman, Jim McNeeley, David Amram, Chico O’Farrill, Arturo O’Farrill, Frank Kimbrough, Ben Allison, Michael Blake among many other musicians.
UPCOMING SHOWSFULL CALENDAR
Jul 26
Dana Robbins Quintet
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $15 in advance, $16 at the door
Grammy Winner saxophonist Dana Robbins pays tribute to Les McCann & Eddie Harris and other artists; the Soul Jazz Sound of the late 60’s early 70’s, bringing back a genre that hasn’t been heard in decades, as well as great music of the B3 organ/tenor sax recordings from artists such as Jimmy Smith, Shirley Scott, Jimmy McGriff, Joey DeFrancesco and Charles Earland.
Dana Robbins’ early years were spent at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Since moving to Nashville in the 80's, she has played and recorded for Delbert McClinton, Keb’ Mo and Steve Cropper and has played live with Aretha Franklin, Taj Mahal, Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, Jennifer Hudson, Felix Cavaliere, and The McCrary sisters.
David Santos (bass)
Wes Little ( drums)
Phil Hughley (guitar)
Darius Mines (piano/B3)
Dana Robbins’ early years were spent at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Since moving to Nashville in the 80's, she has played and recorded for Delbert McClinton, Keb’ Mo and Steve Cropper and has played live with Aretha Franklin, Taj Mahal, Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, Jennifer Hudson, Felix Cavaliere, and The McCrary sisters.
David Santos (bass)
Wes Little ( drums)
Phil Hughley (guitar)
Darius Mines (piano/B3)
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 27
The Joshua Constantine Quartet
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $12 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
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 29
Matt Twaddle Trio w/ Ric Fierabracci & Zach Dubay
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $15 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.
The Nalani Trio
9:00pm-11:15pm central, $12 in advance, $14 at the door
Nashville bassist, vocalist and entertainer Nalani is known for her versatility and showmanship. One of the top bass players in Music City, she is a master of serving and guiding audiences in a joyous and ecstatic experience as a front-man. Nalani’s jazz trio features her versatile vocal improvisations dancing atop intricate, propelling baselines in a range of jazz styles from the Great American Songbook to Latin and Jazz Fusion. All this is channeled through her intoxicating and contagious personality, and masterful band that moves you through a variety of sensations sure to Satisfy and Inspire.
Nalani has performed with and is mentored by some of the most legendary names in the bass and music world. These Greats include 5-Time Grammy winners, Victor Wooten and Roy “Future Man” Wooten, Chuck Rainey, Marcus Miller, Regi “The Teacha” Wooten, Bhakti Kumalo (of Paul Simon), and Bobby Vega (of Tower of power). Schooled in Jazz performance with a Bachelor's degree from William Paterson University, but mastered in all styles through 15-plus years of live experience, Nalani has become known for her expertise in all genres.
Nalani has performed with and is mentored by some of the most legendary names in the bass and music world. These Greats include 5-Time Grammy winners, Victor Wooten and Roy “Future Man” Wooten, Chuck Rainey, Marcus Miller, Regi “The Teacha” Wooten, Bhakti Kumalo (of Paul Simon), and Bobby Vega (of Tower of power). Schooled in Jazz performance with a Bachelor's degree from William Paterson University, but mastered in all styles through 15-plus years of live experience, Nalani has become known for her expertise in all genres.
Jul 30
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.
Jovan Quallo Quartet plays Kenny Garrett
9:00pm-11:15pm central, $16 in advance, $18 at the door
Saxophonist, composer, and educator Jovan Quallo is originally from Boston, MA but has called Nashville home for the last 20+ years. A student of master saxophonist Don Aliquo, Jovan has become an accomplished, 3x Grammy credited, in demand saxophonist and arranger in Nashville's music scene. He's had a diverse performing and recording career working with jazz artists like Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Jeff Clayton, Mark Kibble, and Rick Braun to artists outside of the jazz realm like Keith Urban, Joss Stone, Meghan Trainor, Boyz II Men, and Dionne Warwick. One of the biggest contributors to Jovan's musical voice has been the playing and compositions of saxophonist Kenny Garrett. Join Jovan Quallo and his quartet as they pay homage to the music of this living legend.
Jovan Quallo - saxophones
Alex Murphy - piano
Rob Linton - bass
Marcus Finnie - drums
Jovan Quallo - saxophones
Alex Murphy - piano
Rob Linton - bass
Marcus Finnie - drums
Jul 31
Rebecca Carlson
5:30pm-7:15pm central, $14 at the door
Singer and songwriter Rebecca Carlson was born and raised in the small town of Milford, Iowa. Both her parents were music lovers. From an early age she was singing gospel with her entire family, and she credits this with instilling in her a great passion for music and a highly developed ear for harmony and melody. She also would lose herself in her father’s immense collection of vinyl LPs, where she got a ‘home-schooling’ like no other -everything from classic blues, jazz, rock, country and soul. She was influenced by vocalists Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone, Linda Ronstadt and Karen Carpenter.
Rebecca was singing professionally while still in her teens, performing jazz and blues standards at local venues. At Waldorf College in Forest City IA, she studied voice and theater. This led to a stint in NYC where she performed in repertory theater and nightclubs.
In Tucson AZ, Rebecca’s powerhouse vocal style quickly established her as a high-profile and in-demand performer. For fifteen years she maintained a steady recording and touring schedule throughout the Southwestern US. She was a founding member of original blues acts The Jane Crowe Band and 22 Black, all the while maintaining her Jazz and Standards catalog at local nightclubs and theaters. Rebecca expanded her regional reputation and following considerably when she joined the ranks of Tucson’s heavyweights, recording and performing with the hi-energy Soul/R&B act The Socials as she continued to record and perform in Tucson.
Rebecca relocated to Los Angeles in 2019, intending to pursue and focus on her songwriting and her solo career. In LA Rebecca met award-winning guitarist/producer Doug Hamblin. Doug’s past work includes classic artists such as Stephen Stills, Johnny Rivers and ‘Southside Johnny’ Lyon. Rebecca and Doug began writing and recording and were immediately excited about the results. The sessions were very productive in a five-month collaboration they finished an album’s worth of all-new original material. The music covers a broad scope of classic American styles.
Upon her move to Nashville, Rebecca teamed up with coveted bassist Jimmy Sullivan to do what she does best. As a singer, Rebecca has developed a formidable turn of phrase -sometimes surreal, fanciful and wry, other times achingly intimate and heartfelt—all anchored by her knockout punch of a voice.
Rebecca was singing professionally while still in her teens, performing jazz and blues standards at local venues. At Waldorf College in Forest City IA, she studied voice and theater. This led to a stint in NYC where she performed in repertory theater and nightclubs.
In Tucson AZ, Rebecca’s powerhouse vocal style quickly established her as a high-profile and in-demand performer. For fifteen years she maintained a steady recording and touring schedule throughout the Southwestern US. She was a founding member of original blues acts The Jane Crowe Band and 22 Black, all the while maintaining her Jazz and Standards catalog at local nightclubs and theaters. Rebecca expanded her regional reputation and following considerably when she joined the ranks of Tucson’s heavyweights, recording and performing with the hi-energy Soul/R&B act The Socials as she continued to record and perform in Tucson.
Rebecca relocated to Los Angeles in 2019, intending to pursue and focus on her songwriting and her solo career. In LA Rebecca met award-winning guitarist/producer Doug Hamblin. Doug’s past work includes classic artists such as Stephen Stills, Johnny Rivers and ‘Southside Johnny’ Lyon. Rebecca and Doug began writing and recording and were immediately excited about the results. The sessions were very productive in a five-month collaboration they finished an album’s worth of all-new original material. The music covers a broad scope of classic American styles.
Upon her move to Nashville, Rebecca teamed up with coveted bassist Jimmy Sullivan to do what she does best. As a singer, Rebecca has developed a formidable turn of phrase -sometimes surreal, fanciful and wry, other times achingly intimate and heartfelt—all anchored by her knockout punch of a voice.
Pat Coil Quartet feat. Ted Ludwig w/ Craig Akin & Josh Hunt
8:00pm-10:15pm central, $22 in advance, $24 at the door
Pianist Pat Coil and his trio featuring guitarist Ted Ludwig, woth Brian Allen on bass and Jordan Perslon on drums.
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.
Acclaimed seven-string jazz guitarist 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.
In 2016, Ted was the youngest inductee into The Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame.
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.
Acclaimed seven-string jazz guitarist 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.
In 2016, Ted was the youngest inductee into The Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame.
Miles Damaso Trio
11:00pm-1:00am central, $10 at the door
Miles Damaso is a percussionist, music educator, and composer-arranger based out of Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to leading his own group, he recently has been the drummer for the Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective and the J.C. Clements Band. Miles also frequently performs with groups throughout the south and midwest playing a wide variety of music. He's had the chance to perform at world renowned venues, such as the Grand Ole Opry and the Lincoln Center, and alongside great musicians including Clayton Anderson, Joel Frahm, Emmet Cohen, Yasushi Nakamura, Heather French Henry (Miss America 2000), Pat Coil, Charlie Ballantine, John Raymond, Greg Ward, Frank Glover, Mark Buselli, and Kevin Burt
Miles is privileged to have had won numerous awards, including the NYJE Composition Contest twice, which aims to promoting the creation of new, fun, and educational jazz big band music. Miles has also been given the Austin B. Caswell Award, given annually to the best undergraduate music history project at Indiana University, as well as the Outstanding Instrumentalist Award at Kirkwood Community College.
Having recently completed a MM degree at Middle Tennessee State University and BM degree at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, Miles is continuing a full-time career composing, performing, and privately teaching in the Nashville area.
Miles is privileged to have had won numerous awards, including the NYJE Composition Contest twice, which aims to promoting the creation of new, fun, and educational jazz big band music. Miles has also been given the Austin B. Caswell Award, given annually to the best undergraduate music history project at Indiana University, as well as the Outstanding Instrumentalist Award at Kirkwood Community College.
Having recently completed a MM degree at Middle Tennessee State University and BM degree at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, Miles is continuing a full-time career composing, performing, and privately teaching in the Nashville area.
Aug 1
Walters, Sutton, Wyatt & Raudabaugh
5:30pm-7:15pm central, $15 in advance, $16 at the door
Bassist Brook Sutton leads an all-star quartet featuring pianist Chris Walters, guitarist Zander Wyatt, and drummer Mark Raudabaugh. Drawing on backgrounds in jazz, New Orleans music, blues, Americana, and funk, the group brings together four versatile musicians whose shared approach emphasizes listening, interaction, and spontaneous improvisation.
Collectively, the quartet's members have performed, recorded, or toured with artists including The Wood Brothers, Alabama, Barbara Mandrell, J.D. Souther, Béla Fleck, Jeff Coffin, Sierra Hull, Marcus King, Oliver Wood, Joe Henry, Seth Walker, Larry Fleet, Lady A, Pam Tillis, John Michael Montgomery, Robert Randolph, Sam Bush, Zac Brown, Keller Williams, Peter Rowan, Jim Lauderdale, and many others.
Louisiana native Brook Sutton is a Nashville-based bassist, producer, engineer, and musical director whose work spans jazz, New Orleans music, Americana, and blues. He has performed, produced, and recorded with artists including The Wood Brothers, Joe Henry, Oliver Wood, Steve Poltz, Seth Walker, Cristina Vane, and Brigitte DeMeyer. Brook is also the founder of Rougarou Brass Band and curator of Rudy's Hot Club Happy Hour series.
Originally from New Orleans, Chris Walters is one of Nashville's most respected pianists. His career includes serving as Music Director for Barbara Mandrell and J.D. Souther, touring with Alabama, performing with the Alison Brown Quartet, Jeff Coffin Mu'tet, the Peter Mayer Group, and the Nashville Symphony, and recording with Béla Fleck.
Mark Raudabaugh is one of Nashville's most in-demand drummers, known for his versatility and musical sensitivity. He has performed with Sierra Hull, Marcus King, Oliver Wood, Jeff Coffin, Peter Rowan, Jim Lauderdale, Seth Walker, Lee Fields, Béla Fleck, Sam Bush, Robert Randolph, Zac Brown, Keller Williams, and many others.
A third-generation Nashville musician, guitarist Zander Wyatt has quickly established himself as one of the city's rising jazz talents. In addition to touring with country artist Larry Fleet, he has performed with Lady A, Pam Tillis, John Michael Montgomery, and The Gypsy Hombres, bringing a modern voice and inventive approach to both jazz and contemporary music.
Collectively, the quartet's members have performed, recorded, or toured with artists including The Wood Brothers, Alabama, Barbara Mandrell, J.D. Souther, Béla Fleck, Jeff Coffin, Sierra Hull, Marcus King, Oliver Wood, Joe Henry, Seth Walker, Larry Fleet, Lady A, Pam Tillis, John Michael Montgomery, Robert Randolph, Sam Bush, Zac Brown, Keller Williams, Peter Rowan, Jim Lauderdale, and many others.
Louisiana native Brook Sutton is a Nashville-based bassist, producer, engineer, and musical director whose work spans jazz, New Orleans music, Americana, and blues. He has performed, produced, and recorded with artists including The Wood Brothers, Joe Henry, Oliver Wood, Steve Poltz, Seth Walker, Cristina Vane, and Brigitte DeMeyer. Brook is also the founder of Rougarou Brass Band and curator of Rudy's Hot Club Happy Hour series.
Originally from New Orleans, Chris Walters is one of Nashville's most respected pianists. His career includes serving as Music Director for Barbara Mandrell and J.D. Souther, touring with Alabama, performing with the Alison Brown Quartet, Jeff Coffin Mu'tet, the Peter Mayer Group, and the Nashville Symphony, and recording with Béla Fleck.
Mark Raudabaugh is one of Nashville's most in-demand drummers, known for his versatility and musical sensitivity. He has performed with Sierra Hull, Marcus King, Oliver Wood, Jeff Coffin, Peter Rowan, Jim Lauderdale, Seth Walker, Lee Fields, Béla Fleck, Sam Bush, Robert Randolph, Zac Brown, Keller Williams, and many others.
A third-generation Nashville musician, guitarist Zander Wyatt has quickly established himself as one of the city's rising jazz talents. In addition to touring with country artist Larry Fleet, he has performed with Lady A, Pam Tillis, John Michael Montgomery, and The Gypsy Hombres, bringing a modern voice and inventive approach to both jazz and contemporary music.
Bruce Dudley "We're In This Together" feat.Liz Johnson, Christina Watson & Joe Freel
8:00pm-10:15pm central, $22 in advance, $25 at the door
Bruce Dudley is a Steinway Concert Artist and has been performing jazz piano for over 40 years on concert stages, in clubs, and private residences throughout North and South America. He specializes in the Great American Songbook, as well as in the rich history of American jazz styles, from Ragtime and Stride to Modernism, Post Modernism, and performance of original music. In addition to his work as a solo artist, he leads a trio, quartet, and larger ensembles, with horns and/or strings, while also enlisting the award winning voice of his wife, Sandra Dudley. An active educator, Dudley has presented clinics across Canada, the United States, and in Colombia, South America. His recordings as a leader include DPSW Quartet - Live at the Cave (2019), The Solo Sessions (2012), Mostly Monk (2010), and Semblance (1997). Dudley has also performed with artists Aretha Franklin, Crystal Gayle, Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Herb Ellis, Randy Brecker, Little Anthony and the Imperials, the Ink Spots, and has played keyboards for over 35 touring Broadway shows, including Beautiful, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Guys and Dolls, Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, Legally Blonde, among others. Bruce Dudley has published articles for Downbeat magazine and presented scholarly research at conferences in the Netherlands, Canada, and the United States. His book 25 Piano Etudes in Idiomatic Styles was published in 2021 by Keuka Waters Music. Dudley is Associate Professor of Music at Belmont University. He has a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Colorado, a Master of Music in Jazz Performance from the Eastman School of Music, and a Bachelor of Science in Music Business and Technology from New York University.
"As the leader, Dudley set the evening’s tone with a supple, rich blend of assertive melodic statements, delightful accompaniment, first-rate phrasing, counterpoint and harmonizing." Ron Wynn - ArtsNash
"Dudley, whose fluent lines jet around the keyboard, absorbing motifs into the stream, without a split second of hesitation, at any point of rhythm in the bar, are stunning to listen to…" HALIFAX CHRONICLE HERALD
"Dudley plays the piano with such grace and authority that he has quietly become the pianists that other pianists go to hear." HOUSTON POST
Christina Watson is a Nashville-based vocalist and educator. Since graduating with honors from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts (2001), she has released 4 albums as a leader. Her most recent album of jazz standards is entitled “So This is Love” and features Grammy winner Jeff Coffin on saxophone, Lori Mechem on piano, Roger Spencer on bass, and Duffy Jackson on drums. She has appeared as a guest artist on numerous recording projects, including the Nashville Jazz Orchestra’s acclaimed Gershwin CD, “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” Christina was nominated by the Nashville Industry Music Awards as 2018 Best Jazz Vocalist. She sings soprano in the 4-person vocal jazz group Third Coast Vocals, which released its debut album in 2011. She currently performs at concerts and private events with her jazz trio. Christina teaches private voice lessons at her home studio and online. Christina was on the faculty at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music from 2016 until 2021, where she served as Professor of Jazz Voice and Director of the Blair Jazz Choir. She is on the faculty at The Nashville Jazz Workshop (2008-present). Between 2008 and 2019, she directed a community a cappella group called The Nashville Belles, comprised of women of all ages and backgrounds who performed concerts around the Nashville area. In addition to having graduated from Berklee, Christina holds a Bachelor of Arts (French major) from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, (1995) and a Master of Arts in French Literature from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1998).
Liz Johnson, is a Nashville based jazz artist, vocologist, and voice teacher. She is a veteran performer and educator of over 20 years, holding appointments as jazz faculty at places like Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music and the Nashville Jazz Workshop. One of Johnson's passions is improvisation, which she discovered through playing alto saxophone in her early years. She also composes and records original music. In her voice habilitation practice she helps people all over the world by blending training in psychology, jazz, and voice science.
Vocalist and music educator Joe Freel has dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence in vocal performance. His energetic but soothing vocal delivery, punctuated with a candid sense of humor both on and off stage, create long remembered performances. Freel’s primary vocal influences are Al Jarreau, Mark Murphy, Jimmy Scott and Tony Bennett. His personal sound is a unique blend of jazz, pop and intimate speech level singing, focusing on the power of great lyrics to communicate our deepest human emotions. Freel’s album titled All This Love, co-produced by two of Nashville’s finest jazz musicians Roger Spencer and Lori Mechem,features exciting jazz arrangements of classic pop love songs and fresh covers of jazz standards and was nominated for the 2017 NIMA awards for Best Jazz Album. Freel was also nominated in 2017 by NIMA as Best Jazz Vocalist.
"As the leader, Dudley set the evening’s tone with a supple, rich blend of assertive melodic statements, delightful accompaniment, first-rate phrasing, counterpoint and harmonizing." Ron Wynn - ArtsNash
"Dudley, whose fluent lines jet around the keyboard, absorbing motifs into the stream, without a split second of hesitation, at any point of rhythm in the bar, are stunning to listen to…" HALIFAX CHRONICLE HERALD
"Dudley plays the piano with such grace and authority that he has quietly become the pianists that other pianists go to hear." HOUSTON POST
Christina Watson is a Nashville-based vocalist and educator. Since graduating with honors from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts (2001), she has released 4 albums as a leader. Her most recent album of jazz standards is entitled “So This is Love” and features Grammy winner Jeff Coffin on saxophone, Lori Mechem on piano, Roger Spencer on bass, and Duffy Jackson on drums. She has appeared as a guest artist on numerous recording projects, including the Nashville Jazz Orchestra’s acclaimed Gershwin CD, “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” Christina was nominated by the Nashville Industry Music Awards as 2018 Best Jazz Vocalist. She sings soprano in the 4-person vocal jazz group Third Coast Vocals, which released its debut album in 2011. She currently performs at concerts and private events with her jazz trio. Christina teaches private voice lessons at her home studio and online. Christina was on the faculty at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music from 2016 until 2021, where she served as Professor of Jazz Voice and Director of the Blair Jazz Choir. She is on the faculty at The Nashville Jazz Workshop (2008-present). Between 2008 and 2019, she directed a community a cappella group called The Nashville Belles, comprised of women of all ages and backgrounds who performed concerts around the Nashville area. In addition to having graduated from Berklee, Christina holds a Bachelor of Arts (French major) from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, (1995) and a Master of Arts in French Literature from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1998).
Liz Johnson, is a Nashville based jazz artist, vocologist, and voice teacher. She is a veteran performer and educator of over 20 years, holding appointments as jazz faculty at places like Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music and the Nashville Jazz Workshop. One of Johnson's passions is improvisation, which she discovered through playing alto saxophone in her early years. She also composes and records original music. In her voice habilitation practice she helps people all over the world by blending training in psychology, jazz, and voice science.
Vocalist and music educator Joe Freel has dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence in vocal performance. His energetic but soothing vocal delivery, punctuated with a candid sense of humor both on and off stage, create long remembered performances. Freel’s primary vocal influences are Al Jarreau, Mark Murphy, Jimmy Scott and Tony Bennett. His personal sound is a unique blend of jazz, pop and intimate speech level singing, focusing on the power of great lyrics to communicate our deepest human emotions. Freel’s album titled All This Love, co-produced by two of Nashville’s finest jazz musicians Roger Spencer and Lori Mechem,features exciting jazz arrangements of classic pop love songs and fresh covers of jazz standards and was nominated for the 2017 NIMA awards for Best Jazz Album. Freel was also nominated in 2017 by NIMA as Best Jazz Vocalist.
Don Aliquo and the "Feel Good Trio"
11:00pm-1:00am central, $10 at the door
Saxophonist Don Aliquo continues to be one of the most active artists in the region and beyond. Don Aliquo on saxophone, Charles Treadway on organ and Chris Brown on drums. The "Feel Good Trio" will be performing classic tenor saxophone/organ trio pieces from the likes of Stanly Turrentine, Shirley Scott, Jimmy Smith and Groove Holmes. The event promises to groove hard and be a romp through some favoritews of jazz musicians and listeners alike.
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.
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.