Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month in April with these Nashville Events

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, the National Jazz Workshop invites the community to join these upcoming events: Friday, April 5 (7PM) – Contemporary Jazz Guitarist Eric Essix at the WFSK Concert Series ($35) Saturday, April 6 (These events are FREE and open to the public) –o Jazz AM Puppet Show (10-10:30) for kids featuring Jazz great Dizzy Gillespie. Jazz AM is a monthly program for the community that entertains and educates kids and families in a fun, interactive setting.o Jazz Appreciation Month Open House (2-6PM) join NJW to hear Jazz ensembles from around the community perform throughout the day, learn more about Jazz and visit the Jazz Cave. Friday, April 12 (7:30PM) – Alex Graham: A Tribute to Coltrane & Cannonball, with two of Nashville’s preeminent saxophonists ($35) Friday, April 19 (7:30PM) – Kevin Gastonguay, original music that blends the classic sounds of Minneapolis soul with modern funk and jazz ($35) Saturday, April 20 (7:30PM) – Ty Bailie: Tribute to Dr. Lonnie Smith and Joey DeFrancesco, organist’s recording credits include Gladys Knight, Peter Frampton, Dave Mathews, and Katy Perry ($35) Event Location: Nashville Jazz Workshop | 1012 Buchanan Street Nashville, TN 37208Next Month: Sunday,...