May 14th -- Annie Sellick with the NJO at the Commodore Grille

May 14th — Annie Sellick with the NJO at the Commodore Grille

Join Director Jim Williamson, the NJO and guest vocalist Annie Sellick this Monday at the Commodore Grille from 5:30 – 7:00pm!! Enjoy The Commodore Grille’s Big Band Happy Hour! featuring Special Prices on Food and Drinks, plus plenty of Free Parking $10. cover – cash only please. Commodore Grille Holiday Inn Nashville –...
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NJO and Annie Sellick at the Commodore Grille, May 7th

Join NJO and guest vocalist Annie Sellick this Monday at the Commodore Grille from 5:30 – 7:00pm!! Enjoy The Commodore Grille’s Big Band Happy Hour! featuring Special Prices on Food and Drinks, plus plenty of Free Parking $10. cover – cash only please. Commodore Grille Holiday Inn Nashville – Vanderbilt 2613 West End Avenue Nashville, Tennessee  37203 615.327.4707...
GREAT Review of Writers Night Concert!!

GREAT Review of Writers Night Concert!!

“(T)he Nashville Jazz Orchestra (NJO) demonstrated Friday night at the Blair School of Music that inspired arrangements and playing can be done while performing familiar tunes penned by a modern star. The band’s seventh annual writers’ night was devoted to the music of Stevie Wonder, and they delivered enjoyable, challenging interpretations of his biggest hits….Besides...
TAKING A BREAK: NJO Returns to Commodore on May 7th

TAKING A BREAK: NJO Returns to Commodore on May 7th

The NJO is taking a break on Monday, April 30th from its regular weekly gig at the Commodore Grille.  Instead, the band is presenting its “History of Jazz” educational program that afternoon to the students at Whites Creek High School.  Duffy Jackson’s big band will be at the Commodore Grille in place of the NJO on April 30th....

Monday, April 23, at Commodore Grille: NJO and guest vocalists Christina Watson and Jason Eskridge.

Fresh from the April 20th Writers Night concert, join NJO and guest vocalists Christina Watson and Jason Eskridge this Monday at the Commodore Grille from 5:30 – 7:00pm!! Enjoy The Commodore Grille’s Big Band Happy Hour! featuring Special Prices on Food and Drinks, plus plenty of Free Parking $10. cover – cash only please. Commodore Grille Holiday Inn Nashville...

30 Seconds of the NJO with solos by Jeff Coffin and Roy Agee

From the April 9th gig at the Commodore Grille. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU9-7JemykE&feature=youtu.be
Apr. 20th Writers Night Concert Guests

Apr. 20th Writers Night Concert Guests

In addition to the great songwriting and music, the April 20th Writers Night Concert will feature guest vocalists Christina Watson and Jason Eskridge.  Christina is a well-known local jazz vocals favorite whom we profile in our Feb 28th post; Jason is a sought-after studio vocalist who has also opened or sang backup for Lyle Lovett, Nicole C. Mullen,...
Annie Sellick Re-Joins the NJO at the Commodore Grille, April 16

Annie Sellick Re-Joins the NJO at the Commodore Grille, April 16

Celebrate filing your tax returns with Annie Sellick, Jim Williamson and the NJO on Monday, April 16th at the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt’s Commodore Grille, from 5:30 – 7:00pm!! Enjoy The Commodore Grille’s Big Band Happy Hour! featuring Special Prices on Food and Drinks, plus plenty of Free Parking $10. cover – cash only please. Commodore Grille Holiday...

Monday, April 9th — Christina Watson returns!

Vocalist Christina Watson, fresh from teaching a wildly successful French jazz chansons class at the Nashville Jazz Workshop, joins director Jim Williamson and the NJO at their weekly gig at the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt’s Commodore Grille, from 5:30 – 7:00pm. Enjoy The Commodore Grille’s Big Band Happy Hour! featuring Special Prices on Food and Drinks, plus plenty...
This Friday, April 20th: 7th Annual NJO Writers Night Concert with Art Show!!

This Friday, April 20th: 7th Annual NJO Writers Night Concert with Art Show!!

The Nashville Jazz Orchestra performs this Friday, April 20th under the direction of band-leader Jim Williamson at its 7th annual “Writers Night” concert, featuring the music of Stevie Wonder! Local jazz cats arrange and compose for weeks before the concert to compile music to a new theme each year.  The NJO will bring over a dozen of...
Monday, April 2nd -- Christina Watson joins NJO at the Commodore Grille

Monday, April 2nd — Christina Watson joins NJO at the Commodore Grille

Vocalist Christina Watson joins director Jim Williamson and the NJO at their weekly gig at the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt’s Commodore Grille, from 5:30 – 7:00pm. Enjoy The Commodore Grille’s Big Band Happy Hour! featuring Special Prices on Food and Drinks, plus plenty of Free Parking $10. cover – cash only please. Commodore Grille Holiday Inn Nashville –...

UPDATE for March 26th: Sax Great Jeff Coffin joins Annie Sellick with the NJO at the Commodore Grille

Sax great Jeff Coffin,  saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band and Béla Fleck and the Flecktones as well as his own band, Mu’tet, joins the NJO tonight.  Also appearing is Annie Sellick.   Enjoy The Commodore Grille’s Big Band Happy Hour! featuring Special Prices on Food and Drinks, plus plenty of Free Parking $10. cover – cash only please....
Monday March 26th at The Commodore Grille:  Annie Sellick (see below for update)

Monday March 26th at The Commodore Grille: Annie Sellick (see below for update)

Annie Sellick appears with the NJO at The Commodore Grille, the NJO’s Home for Monday Night Jazz, 5:30 - 7:00 pm.  Jim Williamson, Director. Enjoy The Commodore Grille’s Big Band Happy Hour! featuring Special Prices on Food and Drinks, plus plenty of Free Parking $10. cover – cash only please. Commodore Grille Holiday Inn Nashville – Vanderbilt 2613 West End...