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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
615 Indie Live
615 Indie Live is a celebration of Nashville’s Independent Venues and Artists, Produced in partnership by the Music Venue Alliance Nashville and Visit Music City. The event returns Saturday February 7th and will feature 50+ local artists playing 15 independent venues across Nashville. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Music Venue Alliance Nashville (MVAN) and WNXP.
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TONIGHT'S SHOWS
Ladies of Jazz
6:00pm-8:15pm, $18 at the door
Join one of Nashville’s favorite shows Wendy Burns Music’s Ladies of Jazz Show. Wendy Burns Music's LADIES OF JAZZ SHOW... "It's a Nashville Show to See". Featuring an exciting lineup of talent, Rudy’s Jazz Room's "Ladies of Jazz" showcase presents Nashville's favorite female vocalists collaborating together, displaying a variety of original and distinct vocal talent, backed by some of Nashville’s best and well known musicians.
Wendy Burns
Creator and producer of The Ladies Of Jazz Show, a 4 year running show at Rudy’s Jazz Room.
2024 NIMA award Best Jazz Vocalist / 2022 Inducted member Nashville Academy of Local Musicians Hall of Fame /and 2023 Mississippi Music Foundation Award winner for Best Female Jazz Artist,
Flute playing jazz vocalist, Wendy Burns of Nashville TN, has studied and performed songs from the 1940's Jazz Big Band era since the age of 9 years old. She has been described as having a unique voice that fits the era. She has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and has sessioned and performed with many of the Nashville classic country greats. With a deep passion for jazz standards, and as a hopeless romantic, Wendy believes there's beauty in staying true to the melodies as they were written.
"She expertly delivers jazz vocals in traditional speakeasy style and displays her exceptional talent on flute as well. She does an excellent job, a true entertainer, she holds her audience and has them laughing with her patter between songs." - Gary Cobb, Nashville Tn
Chloe Parrish
Chloe Parrish is a Nashville-based vocalist with an emphasis on jazz. Gaining her BFA from Syracuse University in 2014, Chloe has 20+ years as a professional vocalist & actress. Currently, she studies at Nashville Jazz Workshop & has performed at Urban Cowboy, The Faekers Theatre, 1865 Club & more.
Rudy’s is the first place Chloe sang jazz after diving back into singing two years ago which re-lit a spark that has since been ignited. Her love of jazz hails from her late Grandmother, Carolyn, who always brought her to the local jazz club in Elmira New York as young as 12 years old to listen to some of the greatest musicians (Chester Thompson being one of them and Carolyn’s favorite!) When Chloe got the opportunity to perform at Rudy’s last year, it was by luck and chance that Chester was the drummer that night - a sign from Grandma to keep going. Chloe is thrilled to be back at Rudy’s alongside some of the greatest musicians and of course, the fantastic Wendy Burns.
Roz Thompson
Roz Clark-Thompson is a versatile vocalist who has been reviewed as “A gusty songstress loaded with soul, savvy and style. Roz performed the Tony Award-winning role of ‘Aunt Em’ and’ Glenda the Good Witch Of The South’ in the Broadway musical “The Wiz.” She has been the opening act for the Smothers Brothers, Bob Newhart, Bill Cosby in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Reno. Roz has recorded with CeCe Winans, Donna Summer, 4Him. She has toured the world with legends, Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck and Olivia Newton John. Roz has been guest artist on “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson several times as well as The Merv Griffin Show. Roz - "A real stunner, an amazingly versatile talent."
Wendy Burns
Creator and producer of The Ladies Of Jazz Show, a 4 year running show at Rudy’s Jazz Room.
2024 NIMA award Best Jazz Vocalist / 2022 Inducted member Nashville Academy of Local Musicians Hall of Fame /and 2023 Mississippi Music Foundation Award winner for Best Female Jazz Artist,
Flute playing jazz vocalist, Wendy Burns of Nashville TN, has studied and performed songs from the 1940's Jazz Big Band era since the age of 9 years old. She has been described as having a unique voice that fits the era. She has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and has sessioned and performed with many of the Nashville classic country greats. With a deep passion for jazz standards, and as a hopeless romantic, Wendy believes there's beauty in staying true to the melodies as they were written.
"She expertly delivers jazz vocals in traditional speakeasy style and displays her exceptional talent on flute as well. She does an excellent job, a true entertainer, she holds her audience and has them laughing with her patter between songs." - Gary Cobb, Nashville Tn
Chloe Parrish
Chloe Parrish is a Nashville-based vocalist with an emphasis on jazz. Gaining her BFA from Syracuse University in 2014, Chloe has 20+ years as a professional vocalist & actress. Currently, she studies at Nashville Jazz Workshop & has performed at Urban Cowboy, The Faekers Theatre, 1865 Club & more.
Rudy’s is the first place Chloe sang jazz after diving back into singing two years ago which re-lit a spark that has since been ignited. Her love of jazz hails from her late Grandmother, Carolyn, who always brought her to the local jazz club in Elmira New York as young as 12 years old to listen to some of the greatest musicians (Chester Thompson being one of them and Carolyn’s favorite!) When Chloe got the opportunity to perform at Rudy’s last year, it was by luck and chance that Chester was the drummer that night - a sign from Grandma to keep going. Chloe is thrilled to be back at Rudy’s alongside some of the greatest musicians and of course, the fantastic Wendy Burns.
Roz Thompson
Roz Clark-Thompson is a versatile vocalist who has been reviewed as “A gusty songstress loaded with soul, savvy and style. Roz performed the Tony Award-winning role of ‘Aunt Em’ and’ Glenda the Good Witch Of The South’ in the Broadway musical “The Wiz.” She has been the opening act for the Smothers Brothers, Bob Newhart, Bill Cosby in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Reno. Roz has recorded with CeCe Winans, Donna Summer, 4Him. She has toured the world with legends, Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck and Olivia Newton John. Roz has been guest artist on “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson several times as well as The Merv Griffin Show. Roz - "A real stunner, an amazingly versatile talent."
Rudy's Jazz Jam
9:00pm-11:15pm, $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.
UPCOMING SHOWSFULL CALENDAR
Jan 12
Re-Evolution
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $12 at the door
Re-Evolution is heavily influenced by traditional and classic jazz cutting edge artists such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Thelonious Monk and many more. Featuring Brian Cornish on saxophone, Regi Wooten on bass, Daryl Johnson on drums, Adam Charney on guitar and Marc Payne on 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.
Jan 14
PT Gazell & The Side Effects
6:00pm-8:15pm central, $12 at the door
Hot, swingin, smooth, original, clean, lyrical, faster than a speeding bullet, diatonically chromatic, one of a kind, masterful, the swinginest, Oh yeah, like what? Nat King Cole, Benny Goodman, Louie Jordan, Ben Webster, Sweets Edison, ...that's what!
With 6 Solo CDs under his belt, including his double Grammy nominated 2011 and 2016 releases, “2 Days Out” and “A Madness To The Method,” PT Gazell continues to expand the musical boundaries for the harmonica. Using his own signature model instrument, the Gazell Method diatonic, he proves that the harmonica is capable of much more than what most of us believe.
PT likes to think of his performances and CDs as an ongoing musical conversation between himself and his fans. Judging by the music he delivers, he’s quite a compelling and articulate speaker. No other player combines his phrasing, his melodic style, his song choices and his improvisational abilities… His singular style may draw comparisons to others, but in the end, it’s a style all his own.
Join PT Gazell & The Side Effects for two sets of Gazell method inspired Jazz Standards, American Songbook Selections and Swing Classics. PT will be ably assisted by Jimmy Sullivan on Bass, Andy Reiss on Guitar and Chris Brown on Drums.
Dig It!
With 6 Solo CDs under his belt, including his double Grammy nominated 2011 and 2016 releases, “2 Days Out” and “A Madness To The Method,” PT Gazell continues to expand the musical boundaries for the harmonica. Using his own signature model instrument, the Gazell Method diatonic, he proves that the harmonica is capable of much more than what most of us believe.
PT likes to think of his performances and CDs as an ongoing musical conversation between himself and his fans. Judging by the music he delivers, he’s quite a compelling and articulate speaker. No other player combines his phrasing, his melodic style, his song choices and his improvisational abilities… His singular style may draw comparisons to others, but in the end, it’s a style all his own.
Join PT Gazell & The Side Effects for two sets of Gazell method inspired Jazz Standards, American Songbook Selections and Swing Classics. PT will be ably assisted by Jimmy Sullivan on Bass, Andy Reiss on Guitar and Chris Brown on Drums.
Dig It!
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!
Jan 15
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!
Jan 16
Lisa Stewart And Her Jazz Combo
5:30pm-7:15pm central, $15 in advance, $16 at the door
Vocalist Lisa Stewart with Daniel Kuk on piano, Jack Aylor on bass and Ryan Brasley on drums.
"Lisa Stewart’s impressively eclectic musical chops seem especially well-suited to the smoldering, seductive chanteuse-ery of jazz and blues, seasoned with an honest, genre-spanning affection for everything else, from Jeannie Seeley’s 'Don’t Touch Me' to Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers'. Her recent gig in Nashville, TN was a master class in musical aptitude from an artist who truly can sing it all — and looks positively smashing with a Billie Holiday gardenia in her hair."- Neil Pond, Entertainment Critic
Lisa Stewart is an acclaimed Nashville-based vocalist, a former RCA recording artist, and a BMI Award-winning songwriter. Her versatile career spans jazz, film, and television, including a notable appearance on "The Vampire Diaries." Her recent single, "The Man You Are Today," co-written with Rodney Crowell and featuring Tommy Emmanuel, garnered Grammy consideration. Audiences at Rudy's Jazz Room can anticipate an evening of elegant jazz standards and thoughtfully reimagined favorites, delivered with warmth and profound musical storytelling.
"Lisa Stewart’s impressively eclectic musical chops seem especially well-suited to the smoldering, seductive chanteuse-ery of jazz and blues, seasoned with an honest, genre-spanning affection for everything else, from Jeannie Seeley’s 'Don’t Touch Me' to Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers'. Her recent gig in Nashville, TN was a master class in musical aptitude from an artist who truly can sing it all — and looks positively smashing with a Billie Holiday gardenia in her hair."- Neil Pond, Entertainment Critic
Lisa Stewart is an acclaimed Nashville-based vocalist, a former RCA recording artist, and a BMI Award-winning songwriter. Her versatile career spans jazz, film, and television, including a notable appearance on "The Vampire Diaries." Her recent single, "The Man You Are Today," co-written with Rodney Crowell and featuring Tommy Emmanuel, garnered Grammy consideration. Audiences at Rudy's Jazz Room can anticipate an evening of elegant jazz standards and thoughtfully reimagined favorites, delivered with warmth and profound musical storytelling.
The Jamey Simmons Sextet
8:00pm-10:15pm central, $22 in advance, $23 at the door
The Jamey Simmons Sextet combines the talent of Nashville’s top jazz musicians using the classic sound of the great 3-horn jazz groups, along with modern compositional sensibilities. Hard bop for the 21st century!
Arranger, composer, trumpeter, and educator Jamey Simmons is currently Director of Jazz Studies at Middle Tennessee State University where he teaches courses in jazz. As a trumpet player, Simmons toured internationally with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and is currently active on the Nashville professional music scene. He has made appearances with artists as diversified as the Temptations, Dave Weckl, Buddy DeFranco, Lee Konitz, Duffy Jackson, and Vince Gill and written arrangements and compositions that have been performed by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Buffalo Symphony Pops, the Nashville Jazz Orchestra, Brussels Jazz Orchestra and numerous university ensembles. His latest CD Push and Pull features the Duo/Trio Project of pianist Matt Endahl and guitarist Rory Hoffman. Find Jamey online at jameysimmons.com.
Jamey Simmons - Trumpet
Dan Hitchcock - Tenor Sax
Desmond Ng - Trombone
Kelli Cox - Piano
Jack Aylor - Bass
Miles Damaso - Drums
Arranger, composer, trumpeter, and educator Jamey Simmons is currently Director of Jazz Studies at Middle Tennessee State University where he teaches courses in jazz. As a trumpet player, Simmons toured internationally with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and is currently active on the Nashville professional music scene. He has made appearances with artists as diversified as the Temptations, Dave Weckl, Buddy DeFranco, Lee Konitz, Duffy Jackson, and Vince Gill and written arrangements and compositions that have been performed by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Buffalo Symphony Pops, the Nashville Jazz Orchestra, Brussels Jazz Orchestra and numerous university ensembles. His latest CD Push and Pull features the Duo/Trio Project of pianist Matt Endahl and guitarist Rory Hoffman. Find Jamey online at jameysimmons.com.
Jamey Simmons - Trumpet
Dan Hitchcock - Tenor Sax
Desmond Ng - Trombone
Kelli Cox - Piano
Jack Aylor - Bass
Miles Damaso - Drums
The Eli Ibrahim Quintet
11:00pm-1:00am central, $10 at the door
Memphis-native pianist and composer Eli Ibrahim grew up immersed in the city’s rich musical heritage, studying piano throughout high school under acclaimed Memphis pianist Stephen Lee. In 2024, he relocated to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt University, where he studies jazz performance under Pat Coil.
Since arriving in Nashville, Eli has quickly become a dynamic presence in the local jazz scene, known for his soulful touch and versatility across styles. He has shared the stage with Kirk Whalum, Regi Wooten, Benny Benack III, and Joyce Cobb, and through Vanderbilt has worked with world-renowned artists such as Sean Jones, Ignacio Berroa, and Jon Batiste.
Eli continues to develop his voice as both an improviser and composer, blending his Memphis roots with the modern sounds of Nashville’s evolving jazz community.
Eli Ibrahim - Piano
Jason Johnson - Saxophone
Ezra Seelaus - Trumpet
Ethan Assad - Bass
Will Stenberg - Drums
Since arriving in Nashville, Eli has quickly become a dynamic presence in the local jazz scene, known for his soulful touch and versatility across styles. He has shared the stage with Kirk Whalum, Regi Wooten, Benny Benack III, and Joyce Cobb, and through Vanderbilt has worked with world-renowned artists such as Sean Jones, Ignacio Berroa, and Jon Batiste.
Eli continues to develop his voice as both an improviser and composer, blending his Memphis roots with the modern sounds of Nashville’s evolving jazz community.
Eli Ibrahim - Piano
Jason Johnson - Saxophone
Ezra Seelaus - Trumpet
Ethan Assad - Bass
Will Stenberg - Drums
Jan 17
Sofia Goodman Trio Presents "A Tribute To Women Composers In Jazz"
5:30pm-7:15pm central, $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Join us for a special evening celebrating the brilliance of women composers in jazz from the early 20th century to today. Sofia Goodman, an award winning drummer and composer, brings her trio to Rudy's Jazz Room to perform and share the history of composers like Alice Coltrane, Cindy Blackman, Emily Remmler and more. She will be joined by Matt Twaddle on piano and Jacob Jezioro on bass. The trio has toured the U.S. and Canada, performing at venues like Monk's, Mr. Tipples Jazz Room, The Bop Stop and festivals such as The Greenville Jazz Festival, The Elkhart Jazz Festival and more.
"Sofia Goodman is the real deal! She's a great composer, drummer, arranger, band leader, educator, and human being. She's dedicated to the art of making music and I believe you'll be hearing about her for a very long time." - Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck)
"Goodman is a splendid drummer as well as a writer who shows great promise." - Jack Bowers, All About Jazz
Goodman's work has been featured in JAZZIZ, DownBeat in addition to local press like The Nashville Scene wherein 2023 her album Secrets of the Shore won Best Jazz Album. She also won Best Jazz Group by NIMA 2024.
"A reason to be excited about the continuing evolution of jazz in Music City." - Sean Maloney, The Nashville Scene
Goodman, a working drummer in Nashville for over a decade, has shared the stage with artists such as Bobby Rush, Latimore, Jeff Coffin, Brad Goode, Altin Sencalar, Noah Pierre and Stephen Phillip Harvey. For more information please visit www.thesofiagoodmangroup.com
"Sofia Goodman is the real deal! She's a great composer, drummer, arranger, band leader, educator, and human being. She's dedicated to the art of making music and I believe you'll be hearing about her for a very long time." - Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck)
"Goodman is a splendid drummer as well as a writer who shows great promise." - Jack Bowers, All About Jazz
Goodman's work has been featured in JAZZIZ, DownBeat in addition to local press like The Nashville Scene wherein 2023 her album Secrets of the Shore won Best Jazz Album. She also won Best Jazz Group by NIMA 2024.
"A reason to be excited about the continuing evolution of jazz in Music City." - Sean Maloney, The Nashville Scene
Goodman, a working drummer in Nashville for over a decade, has shared the stage with artists such as Bobby Rush, Latimore, Jeff Coffin, Brad Goode, Altin Sencalar, Noah Pierre and Stephen Phillip Harvey. For more information please visit www.thesofiagoodmangroup.com
ACE Horns
8:00pm-10:15pm central, $22 in advance, $23 at the door
Nashville's Roy Agee, Evan Cobb, and Emmanuel Echem have worked together as a touring and session horn section for years. The ACE Horns is a creative project spotlighting original tunes and arrangements from the imaginations of all three hornists, featuring a funky rhythm section and a comedic old lady named Memaw* (*nope).
Woodwind specialist Evan Cobb is a leading force in Nashville’s vibrant musical scene. Known foremost for his saxophone playing, Cobb is adept at the flute, oboe, and clarinet. Evan Cobb is in demand as a jazz player, session player, and horn section member. He has performed with a wide array of artists including Lauren Daigle, Steven Tyler, Chris Stapleton w Maren Morris & Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin, Brett Eldredge, Cage the Elephant, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, and the Nashville Symphony. He has numerous television appearances and as a Nashville session player, Evan Cobb can be heard on dozens of recordings ranging from funk to country to Netflix comedies, movies, and everything in between. Cobb has been an active music educator of private lessons in Nashville for 15 years and created the original Nashville Jazz Workshop Summer Camp for teenagers. Currently Evan tours with Eric Church and spends his down time at home with his loving wife Erin and two children.
Emmanuel Echem is a trumpeter, composer, and arranger living and working in Nashville, TN. A rare native to the area, Echem has firmly established himself in the music community as a capable lead and section player, as well as an adept soloist with a unique and soulful improvisational style which frequently draws comparisons to trumpet masters such as Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, and Roy Hargrove. The sound of his trumpet has been heard at venues and festivals around the world, including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Radio City Music Hall, Red Rocks Amphitheater, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, and more, in addition to a number of televised performances that have aired nationally and internationally on PBS, ABC, Late Night with Seth Meyers, the JUNO Awards, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and The Marilyn Denis Show. His list of performance and recording credits span a wide range of genres, and include artists such as Boyz II Men, Patti Labelle, Justin Timberlake, Sister Sledge, Kirk Franklin, Dolly Parton, Eric Church, Lauren Daigle, Brett Eldredge, Joss Stone, Charlie Wilson, Maren Morris, Lady A, LeAnn Rimes, Lukas Nelson, Darius Rucker, Dumpstaphunk, Dan + Shay, Tony Vega, Frankie Negrón, the Neal Morse Band ft. Mike Portnoy, Roy "Futureman" Wooten and the Circle of Harmony Orchestra, and the Nashville Jazz Orchestra.
Nashville, TN based trombone player Roy Agee is a musical phenom, an absolute powerhouse! Trombonist for the late musical genius Prince from 2012 until his tragic death in 2016, Roy Agee continues to stun audiences with his raw power and ability to connect on a deeply emotional musical level. Two-time Grammy winning vocalist Lauren Daigle knows all about Roy’s talents as he has been the Musical Director of her horn section since 2018. During his 20+ year career, Roy has had the opportunity to play with some of music’s greatest pioneers including The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, Motown legend Stevie Wonder, bassist Esperanza Spalding, saxophonist Maceo Parker, vocalist Natalie Cole, blues virtuoso Keb Mo, pop artist Cee-Lo Green, The Black Keys guitarist/producer Dan Auerbach, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members The Who, jam band gurus Phish, and the genius of the modern banjo Bela Fleck.
Woodwind specialist Evan Cobb is a leading force in Nashville’s vibrant musical scene. Known foremost for his saxophone playing, Cobb is adept at the flute, oboe, and clarinet. Evan Cobb is in demand as a jazz player, session player, and horn section member. He has performed with a wide array of artists including Lauren Daigle, Steven Tyler, Chris Stapleton w Maren Morris & Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin, Brett Eldredge, Cage the Elephant, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, and the Nashville Symphony. He has numerous television appearances and as a Nashville session player, Evan Cobb can be heard on dozens of recordings ranging from funk to country to Netflix comedies, movies, and everything in between. Cobb has been an active music educator of private lessons in Nashville for 15 years and created the original Nashville Jazz Workshop Summer Camp for teenagers. Currently Evan tours with Eric Church and spends his down time at home with his loving wife Erin and two children.
Emmanuel Echem is a trumpeter, composer, and arranger living and working in Nashville, TN. A rare native to the area, Echem has firmly established himself in the music community as a capable lead and section player, as well as an adept soloist with a unique and soulful improvisational style which frequently draws comparisons to trumpet masters such as Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, and Roy Hargrove. The sound of his trumpet has been heard at venues and festivals around the world, including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Radio City Music Hall, Red Rocks Amphitheater, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, and more, in addition to a number of televised performances that have aired nationally and internationally on PBS, ABC, Late Night with Seth Meyers, the JUNO Awards, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and The Marilyn Denis Show. His list of performance and recording credits span a wide range of genres, and include artists such as Boyz II Men, Patti Labelle, Justin Timberlake, Sister Sledge, Kirk Franklin, Dolly Parton, Eric Church, Lauren Daigle, Brett Eldredge, Joss Stone, Charlie Wilson, Maren Morris, Lady A, LeAnn Rimes, Lukas Nelson, Darius Rucker, Dumpstaphunk, Dan + Shay, Tony Vega, Frankie Negrón, the Neal Morse Band ft. Mike Portnoy, Roy "Futureman" Wooten and the Circle of Harmony Orchestra, and the Nashville Jazz Orchestra.
Nashville, TN based trombone player Roy Agee is a musical phenom, an absolute powerhouse! Trombonist for the late musical genius Prince from 2012 until his tragic death in 2016, Roy Agee continues to stun audiences with his raw power and ability to connect on a deeply emotional musical level. Two-time Grammy winning vocalist Lauren Daigle knows all about Roy’s talents as he has been the Musical Director of her horn section since 2018. During his 20+ year career, Roy has had the opportunity to play with some of music’s greatest pioneers including The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, Motown legend Stevie Wonder, bassist Esperanza Spalding, saxophonist Maceo Parker, vocalist Natalie Cole, blues virtuoso Keb Mo, pop artist Cee-Lo Green, The Black Keys guitarist/producer Dan Auerbach, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members The Who, jam band gurus Phish, and the genius of the modern banjo Bela Fleck.
The Marc Payne Quartet
11:00pm-1:00am central, $10 at the door
One of the most talented young up and coming jazz pianists in Nashville, Marc Payne dazzles with beautiful chords, lines, rhythms, and harmonies. Young at heart and old in soul, Marc has soaked up some of the most influential pianists' styles and harmonics and is able to deliver; from Art Tatum to Oscar Peterson, Sony Clark, Thelonious Monk to Hank Jones, James P. Johnson and more.
Born in Virginia and having moved to north Nashville at a very young age, Marc soaked up the sounds of jazz from his father playing jazz records as he grew up. Marc began playing music when he was 11 years old on a light up keyboard and then studied gospel which led him to playing for the Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church when he was 13. In his junior year at Pearl-Cohn high school Marc really started to develop an intense interest and more serious pursuit of jazz piano. From there he ended up going to Nashville School for the Arts where he graduated in 2017 to begin his professional career in music.
Some of Marc’s mentors include Jody Nardone, Imer Santiago, Lady Chapman, Chazen Brown, Nioshi Jackson, and Rob Butts. Marc has shared the stage with many great artists such as Bobby Watson, Regi Wooten, Curtis Lundy, Roy Wooten, Duffy Jackson and more, and has played on two of Shannon Callihan’s releases. Marc has played numerous venues in and around Nashville including the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Jazz on the Cumberland, Historic 15th ave Baptist church, and Rudy’s Jazz Room.
One of the most energetic and diverse young pianists living in Nashville, Marc always keeps the music flowing and lively with varying dynamics and interludes mixed and woven into compositions that keep pieces fresh and lively.
Born in Virginia and having moved to north Nashville at a very young age, Marc soaked up the sounds of jazz from his father playing jazz records as he grew up. Marc began playing music when he was 11 years old on a light up keyboard and then studied gospel which led him to playing for the Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church when he was 13. In his junior year at Pearl-Cohn high school Marc really started to develop an intense interest and more serious pursuit of jazz piano. From there he ended up going to Nashville School for the Arts where he graduated in 2017 to begin his professional career in music.
Some of Marc’s mentors include Jody Nardone, Imer Santiago, Lady Chapman, Chazen Brown, Nioshi Jackson, and Rob Butts. Marc has shared the stage with many great artists such as Bobby Watson, Regi Wooten, Curtis Lundy, Roy Wooten, Duffy Jackson and more, and has played on two of Shannon Callihan’s releases. Marc has played numerous venues in and around Nashville including the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Jazz on the Cumberland, Historic 15th ave Baptist church, and Rudy’s Jazz Room.
One of the most energetic and diverse young pianists living in Nashville, Marc always keeps the music flowing and lively with varying dynamics and interludes mixed and woven into compositions that keep pieces fresh and lively.
Jan 18
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.