Music City's Authentic Jazz Club
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HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS
Sundays-Thursdays: 5pm-7pm $7 Wells, $8 House Wines
Mondays: 9pm-Close $8 Cuba Libres, $12 Estrella & Shot of Lunazul Blanco
TONIGHT'S SHOWS
Brock, Lanzetti, Ogawa
5:30pm-7:15pm, $24 in advance, $25 at the door
Brock, Lanzetti, Ogawa is the moniker for a trio whose members are widely known through their association with the jazz-funk group Snarky Puppy. Zach Brock (4 and 6 string violins), Bob Lanzetti (acoustic and electric guitars), and Keita Ogawa (percussion) create in the spaces between jazz, folk, experimental, ambient, groove, and world music. All About Jazz called their music “…a distinct musical blend which showcases accessibility as much as virtuosity…”.
Zach Brock
Zach Brock is a multi-Grammy Award-winning violinist, celebrated for his work as a soloist, sideman, and educator, and as a key member of the contemporary jazz group Snarky Puppy. Born in Lexington, KY, he began playing violin at the age of four and developed his improvisational skills in Chicago’s jazz scene while studying classical violin at Northwestern University. His debut album was released in 2003, and he has since collaborated with notable artists like Stanley Clarke and Dave Douglas. His solo work has garnered critical acclaim, including his Grammy-nominated album *Dirty Mindz* in 2022. A passionate educator, Zach has led workshops and masterclasses at institutions like Carnegie Hall, Temple University, and the Sibelius Academy.
Bob Lanzetti
Bob Lanzetti is a guitarist, composer, producer, and educator, and founding member of the Grammy Award-winning jazz/funk collective Snarky Puppy. Originally from the Jersey Shore, Bob studied under renowned guitarists like Chris Buono and Vic Juris before earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas. While in Texas, he became involved in the local R&B and gospel scenes and joined the core group that would form Snarky Puppy. Since 2006, Bob has resided in Brooklyn, where he has become an in-demand session guitarist, performing and recording with artists such as Tommy Sims, Brad Shepik, Jeff Coffin, Bilal, and Cory Henry. In addition to his work as a sideman, Bob writes and performs his own original music, releasing his debut album *Whose Feet Are These That Are Walking* in 2017. As an educator, Bob teaches guitar, gives clinics worldwide, and has participated in outreach programs through Carnegie Hall.
Keita Ogawa
Keita Ogawa is a highly versatile and sought-after percussionist and drummer, originally from Sasebo city, Nagasaki, Japan. He is a five-time Grammy nominee and three-time Grammy Award winner, known for his diverse musical talent. Keita began playing drums at age 15 and later studied at Berklee College of Music, where he trained with renowned musicians. He also spent time in Rio de Janeiro, immersing himself in Brazilian percussion. Since moving to the U.S., Keita has performed with notable artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Maria Schneider, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Charlie Hunter. He is a key member of several projects, including Snarky Puppy, Bokanté, and Banda Magda. In 2017, he was named Ambassador of Tourism for his hometown in Japan. Keita is known for his ability to play a wide range of percussion instruments and styles, with a passion for blending cultures through music.
Zach Brock
Zach Brock is a multi-Grammy Award-winning violinist, celebrated for his work as a soloist, sideman, and educator, and as a key member of the contemporary jazz group Snarky Puppy. Born in Lexington, KY, he began playing violin at the age of four and developed his improvisational skills in Chicago’s jazz scene while studying classical violin at Northwestern University. His debut album was released in 2003, and he has since collaborated with notable artists like Stanley Clarke and Dave Douglas. His solo work has garnered critical acclaim, including his Grammy-nominated album *Dirty Mindz* in 2022. A passionate educator, Zach has led workshops and masterclasses at institutions like Carnegie Hall, Temple University, and the Sibelius Academy.
Bob Lanzetti
Bob Lanzetti is a guitarist, composer, producer, and educator, and founding member of the Grammy Award-winning jazz/funk collective Snarky Puppy. Originally from the Jersey Shore, Bob studied under renowned guitarists like Chris Buono and Vic Juris before earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas. While in Texas, he became involved in the local R&B and gospel scenes and joined the core group that would form Snarky Puppy. Since 2006, Bob has resided in Brooklyn, where he has become an in-demand session guitarist, performing and recording with artists such as Tommy Sims, Brad Shepik, Jeff Coffin, Bilal, and Cory Henry. In addition to his work as a sideman, Bob writes and performs his own original music, releasing his debut album *Whose Feet Are These That Are Walking* in 2017. As an educator, Bob teaches guitar, gives clinics worldwide, and has participated in outreach programs through Carnegie Hall.
Keita Ogawa
Keita Ogawa is a highly versatile and sought-after percussionist and drummer, originally from Sasebo city, Nagasaki, Japan. He is a five-time Grammy nominee and three-time Grammy Award winner, known for his diverse musical talent. Keita began playing drums at age 15 and later studied at Berklee College of Music, where he trained with renowned musicians. He also spent time in Rio de Janeiro, immersing himself in Brazilian percussion. Since moving to the U.S., Keita has performed with notable artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Maria Schneider, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Charlie Hunter. He is a key member of several projects, including Snarky Puppy, Bokanté, and Banda Magda. In 2017, he was named Ambassador of Tourism for his hometown in Japan. Keita is known for his ability to play a wide range of percussion instruments and styles, with a passion for blending cultures through music.
Alyssa Allgood Quartet
8:00pm-10:15pm, $23 at the door
Alyssa Allgood is a 2X DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll “Rising Star Female Vocalist” and 2X Chicago Reader Poll “Best Individual Jazz Musician” who has captured attention for her dynamic vocal command, sophisticated songwriting, and captivating performances. Her music showcases modern sensibilities, blending soulful storytelling and rich improvisational language through original compositions, captivating arrangements and a lyrical focus of self-love and human connection. DownBeat Magazine has praised her “boldness, swagger, and surefooted musicianship” while the New York City Jazz Record has recognized her “force, clarity and jazz integrity.”
Allgood’s 2024 release, From Here, was recorded with internationally renowned musicians Geoffrey Keezer, John Patitucci, Kendrick Scott and Greg Ward. Her most recent release, Leap (2026), received a 3.5 star review in DownBeat Magazine.
Notable awards include winning the Inaugural Ella Fitzgerald Competition (2017), having songs selected as finalists in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and International Songwriting Competition (2023) and receiving the Performance Plus Grant from Chamber Music America (2025).
Allgood is thrilled to return to Rudy’s for her second extended appearance. She’ll perform a mix of beloved standards and exciting original music.
Allgood’s 2024 release, From Here, was recorded with internationally renowned musicians Geoffrey Keezer, John Patitucci, Kendrick Scott and Greg Ward. Her most recent release, Leap (2026), received a 3.5 star review in DownBeat Magazine.
Notable awards include winning the Inaugural Ella Fitzgerald Competition (2017), having songs selected as finalists in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and International Songwriting Competition (2023) and receiving the Performance Plus Grant from Chamber Music America (2025).
Allgood is thrilled to return to Rudy’s for her second extended appearance. She’ll perform a mix of beloved standards and exciting original music.
The Aaron Lessard Group
11:00pm-1:00am, $10 at the door
Aaron Lessard is a Nashville Jazz/Fusion guitarist. His show brings a barrage of melodic and high flying guitar along with a stunning trio to back him. A product of the Berklee College of Music, Lessard’s influences range from greats like Pat Metheny, Mike Stern, John Scofield, and Robben Ford. His mix of original compositions and covers bring forth a unique musicality to create a spectacular evening.
UPCOMING SHOWSFULL CALENDAR
May 24
Lisa Stewart And Her Jazz Combo
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $15 in advance, $16 at the door
Vocalist Lisa Stewart with Daniel Kuk on piano, Jack Aylor on bass, Stephan Dudash on fiddle and Chris Brown 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.
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.
May 25
Blue Matter Project featuring Robert Baglione
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $12 at the door
The Blue Matter Project is an interpretation of straight ahead contemporary electric and pop jazz standards.
Renowned figure in both the local and international music scenes, guitarist Robert Baglione hails from Chicago, but now resides in Tennessee. He has played/performed with Michael Henderson (bassist with Miles Davis Bitches Brew and R&B/soul/pop vocalist), R&B vocalist CeCe Peniston, bassist Billy Dickens, bassist Victor Wooten, bassist O’Teil Burbridge, 70’s horn band Chase, to name a few.
Joining Robert in the band is Anthony Belfiglio on keys, Brian Cornish on saxophone, Ric Fierbracci on Bass and Isaac Velasquez on drums.
Renowned figure in both the local and international music scenes, guitarist Robert Baglione hails from Chicago, but now resides in Tennessee. He has played/performed with Michael Henderson (bassist with Miles Davis Bitches Brew and R&B/soul/pop vocalist), R&B vocalist CeCe Peniston, bassist Billy Dickens, bassist Victor Wooten, bassist O’Teil Burbridge, 70’s horn band Chase, to name a few.
Joining Robert in the band is Anthony Belfiglio on keys, Brian Cornish on saxophone, Ric Fierbracci on Bass and Isaac Velasquez on drums.
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.
May 27
Katie Blomarz-Kimball
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $15 at the door
2024 NIMA Award Winner for Best Jazz Instrumentalist, upright bassist Katie Blomarz-Kimball returns with her band for another great night of music. Bringing influence from straight ahead to modern jazz, Katie will be featuring some of the best musicians in Nashville. Abigail Flowers on vocals, Dan Hitchcock on saxophone, Jon Cowherd on piano and Mark Raudabaugh on drums. Katie, who tours full time with bluegrass band Sister Sadie, will also feature fellow bandmate Rainy Miatke on a few tunes to bring both of her worlds together. Join her in a night of stellar music!
Regi Wooten & Friends
9:00pm-11:15pm central, $15 at the door
Known as “The Teacha”, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative, talented and dynamic musicians around the scene, and has pushed the boundaries of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and even bluegrass to some of the most extreme musical limits. From picking, slapping, strumming, thumping, and tapping to some of the most ear bending advanced chords you’ll hear on any instrument, Regi has earned world-wide notoriety and comparisons to other innovators such as Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa and Chuck Berry. Perfecting, creating and discovering new techniques and jazz theory while incorporating and layering into strong funk grooves for keen listeners to uncover and pick up on is one of his many notable fortes.
At only nine years old Regi started teaching his younger brother Victor Wooten bass guitar and Joseph Wooten keyboards, and soon the Wooten Brothers Band was formed featuring; Regi on ukelele, Roy on drums, Rudy on Saxophone, Joe on Keys and Victor on bass. Regi was ten years old at the time, Roy was nine, Rudy was eight, Joseph was five and Victor was two. The rest, as they say, is Musical History.
Assembling a cast of Nashville's best, Regi Wooten and Friends dig deep into the roots of funk, jazz, blues, rock, and soul. You never know who might jump on stage! Don't miss a beat!
At only nine years old Regi started teaching his younger brother Victor Wooten bass guitar and Joseph Wooten keyboards, and soon the Wooten Brothers Band was formed featuring; Regi on ukelele, Roy on drums, Rudy on Saxophone, Joe on Keys and Victor on bass. Regi was ten years old at the time, Roy was nine, Rudy was eight, Joseph was five and Victor was two. The rest, as they say, is Musical History.
Assembling a cast of Nashville's best, Regi Wooten and Friends dig deep into the roots of funk, jazz, blues, rock, and soul. You never know who might jump on stage! Don't miss a beat!
May 28
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.
Miguel Alvarado 'State of the Saxophone: Dexter Gordon'
9:00pm-11:15pm central, $15 at the door
Join us for an electrifying tribute to the legendary Dexter Gordon, the "Sophisticated Giant" who defined the sound of the modern tenor saxophone. Known for his towering 6'6" stature and an even larger musical presence, Gordon was the first to successfully translate the bebop language of Charlie Parker to the tenor sax, creating a style defined by its deep, "behind-the-beat" swing and witty musical quotes.
This evening honors the man behind landmark Blue Note recordings such as Go! and A Swingin' Affair. We celebrate his cinematic life—from his decades spent as an expatriate in Copenhagen to his Academy Award-nominated turn in ’Round Midnight. The program features timeless Gordon staples including "Cheese Cake", "Fried Bananas", and his hauntingly beautiful interpretation of "Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Dry."
As Dexter famously quipped before his sets, "Jazz to me is a living music. It's a music that since its beginning has expressed the feelings, the dreams, hopes of the people".
Curated by Miguel Alvarado, a dynamic force in contemporary jazz hailed as "an incendiary soloist of the highest order" by Huffington Post, the evening channels Gordon’s signature blend of elegance and power. Through bold improvisation and that unmistakable "Long Tall" swagger, Alvarado and his ensemble bring the spirit of Dexter’s Blue Note era back to life—sophisticated, soulful, and swinging.
This evening honors the man behind landmark Blue Note recordings such as Go! and A Swingin' Affair. We celebrate his cinematic life—from his decades spent as an expatriate in Copenhagen to his Academy Award-nominated turn in ’Round Midnight. The program features timeless Gordon staples including "Cheese Cake", "Fried Bananas", and his hauntingly beautiful interpretation of "Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Dry."
As Dexter famously quipped before his sets, "Jazz to me is a living music. It's a music that since its beginning has expressed the feelings, the dreams, hopes of the people".
Curated by Miguel Alvarado, a dynamic force in contemporary jazz hailed as "an incendiary soloist of the highest order" by Huffington Post, the evening channels Gordon’s signature blend of elegance and power. Through bold improvisation and that unmistakable "Long Tall" swagger, Alvarado and his ensemble bring the spirit of Dexter’s Blue Note era back to life—sophisticated, soulful, and swinging.
May 29
Jonathan Wires Quartet
5:30pm-7:15pm central, $15 at the door
Bassist, composer, and educator Jonathan Wires is originally from New Hampshire, and received his Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from the University of Memphis. In 2011, he pursued a Master's Degree in Jazz Studies from Middle Tennessee State University, which brought him to Nashville, TN. In addition to performing and composing, Jonathan has been an active educator at both Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and Nashville State Community College. Under Jeff Coffin's Ear Up label, Jonathan released his first recording entitled "Weaving" which features Jeff Coffin, Matt Endahl, and Joshua Hunt with guest appearances by Lindsey Miller, Don Aliquo, James Westfall, and Jamey Simmons.
Ricardo Grilli Quartet
8:00pm-10:15pm central, $21 in advance, $22 at the door
Since arriving in 2012, guitarist Ricardo Grilli has been rising through the ranks and making quite an impression in New York’s Jazz scene.
He has played with world renowned artists such as Chris Potter, Chris Cheek, Mark Turner, Aaron Parks, Joe Martin, Eric Harland, Kendrick Scott, Kevin Hays, Taylor Eigsti among others. He’s also headlined in many major clubs in New York and abroad including. With a unique approach to his originals as well as standards Ricardo's music is modern, melodic, dynamic and always grooving and swinging. Ricardo Grilli plays PRS guitars.
"...a post-bop guitarist with a sideline interest in the cosmos and a taste for the ultramodern." - Nate Chinen, The New York Times
"...Grilli's considerable chops are in full effect in each setting... This is an admirable outing by a new face on the scene." - Bill Milkowski, Downbeat Magazine
He has played with world renowned artists such as Chris Potter, Chris Cheek, Mark Turner, Aaron Parks, Joe Martin, Eric Harland, Kendrick Scott, Kevin Hays, Taylor Eigsti among others. He’s also headlined in many major clubs in New York and abroad including. With a unique approach to his originals as well as standards Ricardo's music is modern, melodic, dynamic and always grooving and swinging. Ricardo Grilli plays PRS guitars.
"...a post-bop guitarist with a sideline interest in the cosmos and a taste for the ultramodern." - Nate Chinen, The New York Times
"...Grilli's considerable chops are in full effect in each setting... This is an admirable outing by a new face on the scene." - Bill Milkowski, Downbeat Magazine
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.
May 30
Don Aliquo Quartet
5:30pm-7:15pm central, $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 and Josh Cook 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 and Josh Cook on drums.
Jody Nardone Trio
8:00pm-10:15pm central, $21 in advance, $22 at the door
"Thanks to a dynamic style that can shift from the whispered beauty of Bill Evans to the percussive flights of McCoy Tyner, Nardone has emerged as one of Nashville's preeminent jazz pianists. His reputation is also blowing up nationwide, where he is receiving raves in Downbeat and Jazziz for his role in the Crimson Jazz Trio, a Nashville-to-L.A. combo led by former King Crimson drummer Ian Wallace and former Vital Information bassist Tim Landers."
-Michael McCall, Nashville Scene
-Michael McCall, Nashville Scene
Geoff Pfeifer Quartet
11:00pm-1:00am central, $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.