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 $7 Wells, $8 House Wines
Mondays: 9pm-Close $8 Cuba Libres, $12 Estrella & Shot of Lunazul Blanco
Stephanie Adlington Presents: Valentine’s Day "Our Love is Here to SLAY"
Celebrate both sides of LOVE for Valentine's Day! Whether a Valentine or an Anti-Valentine, enjoy sultry ballads of love and murder while enjoying libations and savory treats!
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Celebrate Fat Tuesday on February 17 at Rudy’s Jazz Room with The Crescent City Hoodoo All-Stars Mardi Gras Celebration. Drink specials & our authentic New Orleans cuisine including specials like Chef Braden's Jambalaya, our famous chicken andouille & shrimp gumbo, red beans and rice, King Cake, beignets and more! We will bring the party and the beads, you just bring yourself for a night of guaranteed fun!!
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Hot Club Gypsy Jazz Thursdays; Rudy’s French Connection
6:00pm-8:15pm, $14 at the door
Hot Club Gypsy Jazz Thursdays; Rudy’s French Connection
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.
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.
Nashville Saxophone Section tribute to Denis Solee
9:00pm-11:15pm, $16 at the door
The Nashville Saxophone Section pays tribute to the late Denis Solee, a cornerstone of the Nashville music community remembered for his soulful tone, deep groove, and remarkable versatility across jazz, R&B, funk, and roots music. A revered presence on the city’s stages and in its studios for decades, Solee performed with touring artists, local legends, and countless recording projects. This special evening celebrates his enduring legacy - through the voices of the saxophonists who knew him best - and the warmth, expressiveness, and musical spirit he passed on to generations of musicians.
Matt Davich has been a free lance woodwind player in Nashville since 1978. He has been a member of the Nashville Jazz Machine, Nashville Jazz Orchestra and has performed Broadway and artist shows at TPAC as well as symphonic and pops performances and recordings with the Nashville Symphony. His work includes many recordings and jingles as a session musician.
Don Aliquo has been active on the Nashville Jazz scene for over two decades beginning with his appointment as Professor of Saxophone at Middle Tennessee State University. He has recorded six solo CDs playing with artists such as Roger Humphries, Jim McNeely, Rufus Reid, Obed Calvaire and Harold Danko. Don regularly performs at Rudys with a variety of local and nationally known artists.
Zicky Hart is a versatile saxophonist from Hattiesburg Mississippi. He attended Middle Tennessee State University as Graduate Teaching Assistant and is now a successful free-lance saxophonist and educator in Nashville.
Dan Hitchcock is a saxophonist originally from Columbus Ohio, and has lived in Nashville for four years. Since moving to Nashville, Dan has had the opportunity to perform at jazz festivals across the country and tour far and wide with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. Dan has also become a staple of Nashville’s vibrant jazz scene, where he performs with a wide range of ensembles.
Brian Williams is a veteran woodwind player from Los Angeles, where he was very active in the music scene for 45 years. He was a member of the Tom Kubis, Bill Holman, and Bernie Dresel big bands, and worked as a professional musician at Disneyland for 35 years. He moved to the Nashville area last spring and is enjoying getting to know and play with the musicians here.
Bruce Dudley is a Steinway Concert Artist and has been performing jazz piano for over 40 years. 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. Dudley has also performed with artists Aretha Franklin, Crystal Gayle, Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Herb Ellis, Randy Brecker and many more, 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.
Bailey Johnstone is a Nashville-based bassist known for his strong time feel, melodic sensibility, and versatility across jazz, blues, and roots-oriented music. A sought-after collaborator on the city’s live scene, he brings a deep sense of groove and musicality to every performance.
Chris Brown is one of Nashville’s top session and most sought-after jazz drummers. His first professional big band gig was with the Maynard Ferguson Band, played with Don Grolnick, among many others and tours with Sam Bush.
This show is all ages. $5 extra charge to be collected at door for anyone under 21 years of age
Matt Davich has been a free lance woodwind player in Nashville since 1978. He has been a member of the Nashville Jazz Machine, Nashville Jazz Orchestra and has performed Broadway and artist shows at TPAC as well as symphonic and pops performances and recordings with the Nashville Symphony. His work includes many recordings and jingles as a session musician.
Don Aliquo has been active on the Nashville Jazz scene for over two decades beginning with his appointment as Professor of Saxophone at Middle Tennessee State University. He has recorded six solo CDs playing with artists such as Roger Humphries, Jim McNeely, Rufus Reid, Obed Calvaire and Harold Danko. Don regularly performs at Rudys with a variety of local and nationally known artists.
Zicky Hart is a versatile saxophonist from Hattiesburg Mississippi. He attended Middle Tennessee State University as Graduate Teaching Assistant and is now a successful free-lance saxophonist and educator in Nashville.
Dan Hitchcock is a saxophonist originally from Columbus Ohio, and has lived in Nashville for four years. Since moving to Nashville, Dan has had the opportunity to perform at jazz festivals across the country and tour far and wide with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. Dan has also become a staple of Nashville’s vibrant jazz scene, where he performs with a wide range of ensembles.
Brian Williams is a veteran woodwind player from Los Angeles, where he was very active in the music scene for 45 years. He was a member of the Tom Kubis, Bill Holman, and Bernie Dresel big bands, and worked as a professional musician at Disneyland for 35 years. He moved to the Nashville area last spring and is enjoying getting to know and play with the musicians here.
Bruce Dudley is a Steinway Concert Artist and has been performing jazz piano for over 40 years. 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. Dudley has also performed with artists Aretha Franklin, Crystal Gayle, Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Herb Ellis, Randy Brecker and many more, 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.
Bailey Johnstone is a Nashville-based bassist known for his strong time feel, melodic sensibility, and versatility across jazz, blues, and roots-oriented music. A sought-after collaborator on the city’s live scene, he brings a deep sense of groove and musicality to every performance.
Chris Brown is one of Nashville’s top session and most sought-after jazz drummers. His first professional big band gig was with the Maynard Ferguson Band, played with Don Grolnick, among many others and tours with Sam Bush.
This show is all ages. $5 extra charge to be collected at door for anyone under 21 years of age
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Feb 13
Stephanie Adlington Presents: Valentine’s Day "Our Love is Here to SLAY"
6:00pm-8:00pm central, $26 in advance, $35 at the door
Stephanie Adlington Presents: Valentine’s Day "Our Love is Here to SLAY"
A Collection of Love Songs and Murder Ballads
Join us at Rudy’s Jazz Room for a unique celebration of both sides of LOVE! Whether you are a Valentine or an Anti-Valentine, you will enjoy our sultry ballads of love and murder while you sip libations and enjoy our savory treats! Our Siren of the South, Stephanie Adlington, is returning for a fun night that we can ALL enjoy!
Born and raised in Grafton, WV, Miss Stephanie Adlington is a graduate of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, England, and attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, as well as Carnegie Melon University in Pittsburgh, PA. 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. 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".
A Collection of Love Songs and Murder Ballads
Join us at Rudy’s Jazz Room for a unique celebration of both sides of LOVE! Whether you are a Valentine or an Anti-Valentine, you will enjoy our sultry ballads of love and murder while you sip libations and enjoy our savory treats! Our Siren of the South, Stephanie Adlington, is returning for a fun night that we can ALL enjoy!
Born and raised in Grafton, WV, Miss Stephanie Adlington is a graduate of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, England, and attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, as well as Carnegie Melon University in Pittsburgh, PA. 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. 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".
Stephanie Adlington Presents: Valentine’s Day "Our Love is Here to SLAY"
9:00pm-11:00pm central, $26 in advance, $35 at the door
Stephanie Adlington Presents: Valentine’s Day "Our Love is Here to SLAY"
A Collection of Love Songs and Murder Ballads
Join us at Rudy’s Jazz Room for a unique celebration of both sides of LOVE! Whether you are a Valentine or an Anti-Valentine, you will enjoy our sultry ballads of love and murder while you sip libations and enjoy our savory treats! Our Siren of the South, Stephanie Adlington, is returning for a fun night that we can ALL enjoy!
Born and raised in Grafton, WV, Miss Stephanie Adlington is a graduate of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, England, and attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, as well as Carnegie Melon University in Pittsburgh, PA. 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. 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".
A Collection of Love Songs and Murder Ballads
Join us at Rudy’s Jazz Room for a unique celebration of both sides of LOVE! Whether you are a Valentine or an Anti-Valentine, you will enjoy our sultry ballads of love and murder while you sip libations and enjoy our savory treats! Our Siren of the South, Stephanie Adlington, is returning for a fun night that we can ALL enjoy!
Born and raised in Grafton, WV, Miss Stephanie Adlington is a graduate of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, England, and attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, as well as Carnegie Melon University in Pittsburgh, PA. 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. 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".
Feb 14
Stephanie Adlington Presents: Valentine’s Day "Our Love is Here to SLAY"
6:00pm-8:00pm central, $38 in advance, $45 at the door
Stephanie Adlington Presents: Valentine’s Day "Our Love is Here to SLAY"
A Collection of Love Songs and Murder Ballads
Join us at Rudy’s Jazz Room for a unique celebration of both sides of LOVE! Whether you are a Valentine or an Anti-Valentine, you will enjoy our sultry ballads of love and murder while you sip libations and enjoy our savory treats! Our Siren of the South, Stephanie Adlington, is returning for a fun night that we can ALL enjoy!
Born and raised in Grafton, WV, Miss Stephanie Adlington is a graduate of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, England, and attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, as well as Carnegie Melon University in Pittsburgh, PA. 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. 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".
A Collection of Love Songs and Murder Ballads
Join us at Rudy’s Jazz Room for a unique celebration of both sides of LOVE! Whether you are a Valentine or an Anti-Valentine, you will enjoy our sultry ballads of love and murder while you sip libations and enjoy our savory treats! Our Siren of the South, Stephanie Adlington, is returning for a fun night that we can ALL enjoy!
Born and raised in Grafton, WV, Miss Stephanie Adlington is a graduate of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, England, and attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, as well as Carnegie Melon University in Pittsburgh, PA. 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. 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".
Stephanie Adlington Presents: Valentine’s Day "Our Love is Here to SLAY"
9:00pm-11:00pm central, $38 in advance, $45 at the door
Stephanie Adlington Presents: Valentine’s Day "Our Love is Here to SLAY"
A Collection of Love Songs and Murder Ballads
Join us at Rudy’s Jazz Room for a unique celebration of both sides of LOVE! Whether you are a Valentine or an Anti-Valentine, you will enjoy our sultry ballads of love and murder while you sip libations and enjoy our savory treats! Our Siren of the South, Stephanie Adlington, is returning for a fun night that we can ALL enjoy!
Born and raised in Grafton, WV, Miss Stephanie Adlington is a graduate of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, England, and attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, as well as Carnegie Melon University in Pittsburgh, PA. 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. 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".
A Collection of Love Songs and Murder Ballads
Join us at Rudy’s Jazz Room for a unique celebration of both sides of LOVE! Whether you are a Valentine or an Anti-Valentine, you will enjoy our sultry ballads of love and murder while you sip libations and enjoy our savory treats! Our Siren of the South, Stephanie Adlington, is returning for a fun night that we can ALL enjoy!
Born and raised in Grafton, WV, Miss Stephanie Adlington is a graduate of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, England, and attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, as well as Carnegie Melon University in Pittsburgh, PA. 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. 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".
Feb 15
Jimmy Sullivan's Swingin' Scene
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $12 at the door
Experience electrifying, hard-swinging jazz led by one of Nashville's most exciting bassists. Nashville’s own Jimmy Sullivan has been captivating audiences for years with his bi-monthly residency at Rudy’s Jazz Room! Born and raised in Reston Virginia, Jimmy studied jazz performance at Virginia Commonwealth University and spent years in New York City before making his mark in Nashville. Blending East Coast jazz and Southern soul, he's earned his spot as one of the Music City's premier bassists.
A versatile powerhouse, Jimmy has shared the stage with top-tier jazz talents like Laila Biali, Nicole Zuraitis, Joel Frahm, and Alyssa Allgood. His musicality and feel have also caught the ears of country and Americana legends including Lee Ann Womack, Mark Collie and Ashley Campbell. He's also known for his work with the genre-blending jazz collective Postmodern Jukebox.
Backed by a rotating cast of world-renowned musicians, Jimmy leads a show that's as musically rich as it is joyfully unpredictable. Whether wowing the room with his solos, stepping out front to sing, or keeping the crowd laughing with his off-the-cuff charm, Jimmy’s presence is always inspired — and always worth the listen. Don’t miss the chance to catch one of the most entertaining and swinging shows Nashville has to offer.
A versatile powerhouse, Jimmy has shared the stage with top-tier jazz talents like Laila Biali, Nicole Zuraitis, Joel Frahm, and Alyssa Allgood. His musicality and feel have also caught the ears of country and Americana legends including Lee Ann Womack, Mark Collie and Ashley Campbell. He's also known for his work with the genre-blending jazz collective Postmodern Jukebox.
Backed by a rotating cast of world-renowned musicians, Jimmy leads a show that's as musically rich as it is joyfully unpredictable. Whether wowing the room with his solos, stepping out front to sing, or keeping the crowd laughing with his off-the-cuff charm, Jimmy’s presence is always inspired — and always worth the listen. Don’t miss the chance to catch one of the most entertaining and swinging shows Nashville has to offer.
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.
Feb 16
Nate Spratford Sextet Plays the Music of Jackie McLean
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $14 at the door
Alto saxophonist Jackie McLean (1931–2006) was one of the most vital and uncompromising voices in modern jazz. A protégé of Charlie Parker, McLean carved out his own fiercely individual style—raw, angular, and deeply expressive. His playing bridged hard bop, modal jazz, and the avant-garde, marked by a piercing tone and an adventurous harmonic imagination. Over a prolific career with Blue Note Records and beyond, McLean worked alongside legends like Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Art Blakey, and Ornette Coleman, while also mentoring the next generation as a beloved educator at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School. His compositions such as Appointment in Ghana and Little Melonae remain cornerstones of the jazz repertoire, reflecting both urgency and originality. McLean’s legacy continues to inspire saxophonists and improvisers who prize both tradition and fearless innovation.
Carrying that legacy forward, Nate Spratford brings McLean’s music to life for a new generation. With a controlled yet impassioned approach to improvisation rooted in the jazz tradition and contemporary sounds, Nate is a rising voice on the alto saxophone. Born outside Chicago and now based in Nashville, he has quickly made his mark through performances at City Winery, Rudy’s Jazz Room, Analog at Hutton Hotel, and beyond. Nate’s artistry has taken him from collaborations with luminaries like Hannibal Lokumbe and Ari Hoenig to a State Department performance tour in Colombia. A devoted student of both the music and its history, Nate’s passion for connecting jazz’s past and present makes him a natural interpreter of Jackie McLean’s fiery, uncompromising spirit.
Nate Spratford - alto saxophone and arrangements
Miguel Alvarado - tenor Saxophone
Emmanuel Echem - trumpet
Marc Payne - piano
Rob Linton - bass
Danny McGonegle - drums
Carrying that legacy forward, Nate Spratford brings McLean’s music to life for a new generation. With a controlled yet impassioned approach to improvisation rooted in the jazz tradition and contemporary sounds, Nate is a rising voice on the alto saxophone. Born outside Chicago and now based in Nashville, he has quickly made his mark through performances at City Winery, Rudy’s Jazz Room, Analog at Hutton Hotel, and beyond. Nate’s artistry has taken him from collaborations with luminaries like Hannibal Lokumbe and Ari Hoenig to a State Department performance tour in Colombia. A devoted student of both the music and its history, Nate’s passion for connecting jazz’s past and present makes him a natural interpreter of Jackie McLean’s fiery, uncompromising spirit.
Nate Spratford - alto saxophone and arrangements
Miguel Alvarado - tenor Saxophone
Emmanuel Echem - trumpet
Marc Payne - piano
Rob Linton - bass
Danny McGonegle - 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.
Feb 17
The Crescent City Hoodoo All-Stars Mardi Gras Celebration
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $20 at the door
Celebrate Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday at Rudy’s Jazz Room with the six-piece Crescent City Hoodoo All-Star brass band! We will be celebrating with drink specials and our authentic New Orleans cuisine including specials like Chef Braden's Jambalaya, our famous gumbo, King Cake, beignets and more! The Rudy's krewe will bring the party and the beads, you just bring yourself for a night of guaranteed fun!! An unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration featuring the Crescent City Hoodoo All-Stars led by the pianist/vocalist Chris Walters, with Brook Sutton on bass, Chris West on saxophone, Andrew Carney on trumpet and Chris Brown on drums. Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of New Orleans as the band performs classic jazz, blues, and soul tunes from iconic neighborhoods like the French Quarter, Mid City, and Uptown. Let the rhythms of the Crescent City transport you to a night of musical magic!
The Crescent City Hoodoo All-Stars Mardi Gras Celebration
9:00pm-11:15pm central, $20 at the door
Celebrate Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday at Rudy’s Jazz Room with the six-piece Crescent City Hoodoo All-Star brass band! We will be celebrating with drink specials and our authentic New Orleans cuisine including specials like Chef Braden's Jambalaya, our famous gumbo, King Cake, beignets and more! The Rudy's krewe will bring the party and the beads, you just bring yourself for a night of guaranteed fun!! An unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration featuring the Crescent City Hoodoo All-Stars led by the pianist/vocalist Chris Walters, with Brook Sutton on bass, Chris West on saxophone, Andrew Carney on trumpet and Chris Brown on drums. Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of New Orleans as the band performs classic jazz, blues, and soul tunes from iconic neighborhoods like the French Quarter, Mid City, and Uptown. Let the rhythms of the Crescent City transport you to a night of musical magic!
Feb 18
Bizz Bigsby
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $17 at the door
Join Wendell "Bizz" Bigsby for an evening of engaging stories and great songs sharing his life’s journey. Happy, sad, good times, bad times. His songs tell his story.
For Bizz, music has been a lifeline—a source of expression and strength through a childhood marked by tragedy and hardship. Born in North Nashville, Bizz was raised by his grandmother and her sisters, with his father - a successful musician who performed with legends like Little Richard — remaining a distant yet profound influence. Tragically, Bizz witnessed his mother being shot at age four, setting the stage for a tumultuous life that has included overcoming a lifelong battle with addiction, surviving cancer, and several near-death experiences. From an early age, music became his guiding light, and these struggles explain his unique style as a songwriter and performer.
The striking way in which he blends the soul and R&B legacy of North Nashville’s Jefferson Street with the story-telling traditions of country and blues creates a new sound that can best be described as "Urban Americana", drawing listeners in with its raw emotion and authenticity. Today, Bizz is an accomplished artist, entertainer, and songwriter, whose music is influenced by everyone from Sam Cooke to George Jones to James Taylor.
Bigsby is the eldest son of Nashville R&B icon Jimmy Church, who invited a young Bizz to tour with him and his band. While running lights for his dad’s show, the lead singer got sick, and his dad asked Bizz to fill in for two nights. Those two shows turned into five years, opening for such artists as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Little Richard. This experience on stage helped shape Bizz's musical career and introduced him to a life on the road, performing in front of massive crowds.
Bigsby has found his unique voice as a songwriter since overcoming his battle with cocaine and alcohol addiction twelve years ago, and his music tells the story of his journey with at times brutal honesty. And yet, ultimately, he inspires with his message of hope and faith, leaving the listener feeling positive and inspired by the possibility of redemption.
For Bizz, music has been a lifeline—a source of expression and strength through a childhood marked by tragedy and hardship. Born in North Nashville, Bizz was raised by his grandmother and her sisters, with his father - a successful musician who performed with legends like Little Richard — remaining a distant yet profound influence. Tragically, Bizz witnessed his mother being shot at age four, setting the stage for a tumultuous life that has included overcoming a lifelong battle with addiction, surviving cancer, and several near-death experiences. From an early age, music became his guiding light, and these struggles explain his unique style as a songwriter and performer.
The striking way in which he blends the soul and R&B legacy of North Nashville’s Jefferson Street with the story-telling traditions of country and blues creates a new sound that can best be described as "Urban Americana", drawing listeners in with its raw emotion and authenticity. Today, Bizz is an accomplished artist, entertainer, and songwriter, whose music is influenced by everyone from Sam Cooke to George Jones to James Taylor.
Bigsby is the eldest son of Nashville R&B icon Jimmy Church, who invited a young Bizz to tour with him and his band. While running lights for his dad’s show, the lead singer got sick, and his dad asked Bizz to fill in for two nights. Those two shows turned into five years, opening for such artists as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Little Richard. This experience on stage helped shape Bizz's musical career and introduced him to a life on the road, performing in front of massive crowds.
Bigsby has found his unique voice as a songwriter since overcoming his battle with cocaine and alcohol addiction twelve years ago, and his music tells the story of his journey with at times brutal honesty. And yet, ultimately, he inspires with his message of hope and faith, leaving the listener feeling positive and inspired by the possibility of redemption.
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!
Feb 19
Hot Club Gypsy Jazz Thursdays; Rudy’s French Connection
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $14 at the door
Hot Club Gypsy Jazz Thursdays; Rudy’s French Connection
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.
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.
Rougarou 6-Piece New Orleans Brass Band
9:00pm-11:15pm central, $14 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 6-piece New Orleans brass band! Nashville's only dedicated brass band night for New Orleans music. The six-piece Rougarou Brass Band, led by Louisianian Brook Sutton on bass and New Orleans native Chris Walters on piano, and featuring some of the top brass and musicians in Nashville including Roy Agee on trombone, Andrew Carney on trumpet, Chris West on saxophone and Josh Hunt on drums, bringing a mix of traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras brass music and New Orleans funk, staples and favorites, drawing on influences such as the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Meters, Preservation Hall, Rebirth Brass Band, Dr. John, etc. This group will have you bopping in your seats, or on your feet!
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!
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!