SPECIAL NOTE: The online auction is now open for bidding. If you have a Jazzmania ticket you should have received a text or email with your personal bidding link (if you didn't receive this, email us). If you don't have a ticket you can visit the online auction page, sign up for a free account, and start bidding!
Jazzmania is the Jazz Party of the Year, with great live jazz from some of the city's finest musicians.
This year's artist lineup is sensational!
Headlining the bill is the legendary Jeff Hamilton Trio.
Before forming his own trio, drummer Jeff Hamilton was a member of the Oscar Peterson Trio and the Ray Brown Trio, and is a co-founder of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Pianist Tamir Hendelman and bassist Jon Hamar are powerhouse jazz artists in their own right. The trio has visited the Jazz Cave several times over the years, playing to sold-out audiences. It will be a special treat for a larger Nashville audience to hear them at this great event, often dubbed "the Jazz Party of the Year."
Another special treat will be the appearance of vocalist Dara Tucker and her band! Dara has become a favorite of Nashville audiences with her impeccable vocal style and delivery, wide-ranging repertoire, and creative compositions. Joining Dara will be trumpeter Rod McGaha, bassist Greg Bryant, drummer Josh Hunt, and pianist Matt Endahl.
The combination of the Jeff Hamilton Trio and Dara Tucker will make this year's Jazzmania an evening to remember!
Patrons will also be treated to a performance by a group of talented students from the NJW Young Artists Program: Saxophonist Jacob Kitchen, Trumpeter Mayur Gurukkal, Pianist Tyler Bullock, Bassist Baily Johnstone, and drummer Slade Moore.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE ONLINE THROUGH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14. YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS PARTY!
ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE CLOSED. CALL 615-242-5299 FOR TICKET INFORMATION
Jazzmania also includes a live and silent auction, with unique and desirable items such as vacation packages, tickets to top events, special dinner packages, in-home concerts, and fine artwork.
The Silent Auction features the Small Works art collection along with many dining and entertainment packages and unique experiences. The silent auction is now online and open for bidding!
All Jazzmania ticket holders should receive an email and/or text with a personalized link (no login needed) to start bidding. (If you have a ticket but haven't received this link, send us an email and we'll get you set up!)
If you're unable to attend the event but would like to bid on silent auction items, simply go to the mobile bidding site and create a free account with a login and password.
The Live Auction this year will feature some fabulous items and packages, include a unique New York Experience, Four Seasons vacation package, special dinner and concert experiences, and a beautiful original work by noted artist Mildred Jarrett.
Another special element of Jazzmania is the the NJW Heritage Award, presented annually to a person who has made major contributions to the jazz community over an extended time. Congratulations to last year's winner, Kirk Whalum. The audience listened raptly to video tributes from many of Kirk's friends and colleagues from all over the world.
Please join us on October 20 for great music, food, and more!
