I had the pleasure of interviewing Jim Williamson of the Nashville Jazz Orchestra and a fixture of Nashville this week. We talked about the upcoming concert with Kirk Whalum at Blair School of Music ...

Trumpeter, composer, and Nashville Jazz Orchestra (NJO) director Jim Williamson has a concise, yet extensive answer whenever people ask him what type of music is his large group's specialty: "I tell ...

After more than two decades, the Nashville Jazz Orchestra continues to disprove widely held myths about big bands and their music. NJO shows remain fresh and versatile, and an impressive array of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Boop. Bop. Ba-da-da-doo. A thriving jazz scene has found its own rhythm across Music City. From Rudy's Jazz Room to Skull's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A look back at jazz moments in Music City over the years includes guitarist Danny Jiosa in 2009 (overall image), guitarist Lenny ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Cheekwood hosts its first-ever Winter Concert Series starting January 28 showcasing local artists. Nashville Jazz Orchestra's Big Band kicks off the series Saturday and the ...

Nashville's jazz and blues scene is alive and well. Music City is home to many intimate clubs, bars and live music venues where talented musicians keep the traditions of jazz and blues thriving, often ...

This splendid debut recording by the Nashville Jazz Orchestra is subtitled “New Twists on Gershwin Classics." No argument there, starting with the picturesque “Cuban Overture" from 1932 and ...

Video: Laufey Premieres Video for Hit Single 'From The Start' by Michael Major - August 21, 2023 The video was directed by Jason Lester (Hozier, Phoebe Bridgers), with concept and creative direction ...