The National Jazz Workshop in Nashville, Tennessee is celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month with a series of upcoming events that invite the community to join in the festivities. Highlights include performances by contemporary jazz guitarist Eric Essix, a tribute to Coltrane & Cannonball, and original music blending Minneapolis soul with modern funk and jazz.
The workshop will also host free events such as a Jazz AM Puppet Show featuring Dizzy Gillespie and an Open House where Jazz ensembles from the community will perform throughout the day. The month will conclude with a Jazz on the Move event at the Frist Art Museum featuring the life and music of Clark Terry.
The Nashville Jazz Workshop, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the art of jazz, has been enriching lives and building community through jazz education and performance for over two decades. Located in historic North Nashville at 1012 Buchanan Street, NJW offers classes, concerts, and special events for musicians, jazz fans, and the community.
For ticketing information and a full list of events, visit https://nashvillejazz.org/shows-and-events/. For more information, contact the Nashville Jazz Workshop at 615-242-JAZZ (5299) or visit www.nashvillejazz.org. Join in the celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month and explore the rich musical heritage of jazz in Music City, USA.
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