ArtNowNashville’s John Pitcher gives good current and background information on NJO’s new residency at the Commodore Grille. Please check it out here: http://artnownashville.com/nashville-music-news-and-reviews/jazz-in-nashville/njo-begins-new-residency/
On Friday, February 24th, 2012, the Nashville Jazz Workshop’s “Snap on 2&4″ series presents “Trumpet Summit,” featuring NJO’s Music Director Jim Williamson and trumpet artists Matt White and George Tidwell, with Jamey Simmons, backed by NJO’s Joe Davidian on piano, as well as Jonathan Wires on bass and Derrek Phillips on drums. Click on this link for more...
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Jul 20, 2011 • Starting Monday, February 20, join the Nashville Jazz Orchestra at The Commodore Grille, the NJO’s new home for Monday night jazz, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. On February 20th, the NJO welcomes local favorite Annie Sellick (http://anniesellick.com/), fresh off her outstanding performance of Anita O’Day songs at the Frist last month (http://artnownashville.com/nashville-music-news-and-reviews/jazz-in-nashville/annie-sellick-gives-anita-o’day-her-due-at-the-frist-center/). $10 cover, cash only, please.
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Jul 11, 2011 • Visit the Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society’s web site for Ed Bigler’s review of the Nashville Jazz Orchestra. Scroll down their page for the article for the headline naming the Nashville Jazz Orchestra as the “MVP Ensemble” of 2010.
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May 26, 2011 • It must by that every city wants a symphony, a chamber orchestra, a ballet, an opera, and a jazz orchestra… otherwise there wouldn’t be so many attempts at forming these musical treasures. Jazz orchestras (big bands), over the years, have met varying degrees of success. Many that are successful today have incorporated into non- profit...
