Jazz Pianist Beegie Adair with Vocalist Monica Ramey at Birdland

Monica Ramey (vocals) Beegie Adair (piano)
Thursday, January 13, 6:00 p.m.
Music Charge: $20

Monica Ramey album "Make Someone Happy" is receiving nationwide airplay on jazz radio, including Music Choice and DMX, she makes her New York City debut at Birdland with special guest the legendary Beegie Adair, who Michael Feinstein called "a marvelously understated player whose interpretations of standards are just brilliant," jazz grea...t Helen Merrill salutes her "inventive jazz sense, her wonderful sense of time and improvised melody," and The Los Angeles Times calls her music "Elegant," Entertainment News writes, "Beegie Adair is one of the finest piano players in the world."

Now that the trend of aging rockers cutting albums of show tunes and standards seems thankfully to have run its course, we're back to vocalists with a real feel for and understanding of the jazz tradition doing them justice. Nashville's Monica Ramey is a shining example. Her excellent release "Make Someone Happy" offers resourceful, soaring and engaging interpretations of material from The Great American Songbook. Ron Wynn - Nashville Scene

On her debut CD, Nashville singer Monica Ramey displays a velvety voice on a handful of choice tunes including infrequently heard ones like “Dream Dancing,” “You Hit the Spot,” “Passion Flower” and “Give Him the Ooh-la-la.” But the award winner was the opener, a Blossom Dearie tune called “Hey, John.” Carmen McRae’s version of it was a wake up call from the past, but Ramey comes darn close.
George Fendel - Jazz Society of Oregon

Her theatrical roots combine with her obvious deep affection for the classic popular song to give us a freshly unique take on the material she's chosen for her debut. It's sassy, swinging and totally enjoyable.
Jeff Steinberg, Musician/Arranger/Composer

Monica Ramey & Friends at F. Scotts!

Join Monica, Kelli Cox, Dave Curtis, the legendary Chester Thompson and others from 7:30-11:30pm for a night of fabulous, straight-ahead jazz. Dave is a fantastic musician who is new to Nashville. Let's give him a warm, jazz welcome! You'll be so glad you did!

This event is free, open to the public. For more information, visit www.monicaramey.com.

See you there!

Adam Nitti at NJW

Bassist, producer, composer, and music educator Adam Nitti's credentials are a Who's Who of contemporary jazz, and include Peter Erskine, Dave Weckl, Wayne Krantz, Victor Wooten, Joe Beck, Mike Stern, and many others. Besides performing and producing independent artists, Adam is Chief Learning Officer for MusicDojo.com, an interactive online music school. He's also in demand as a clinician and teaches at Victor Wooten's bass and nature camps and Gerald Veasley's Bass Boot Camp."

[Note: this performance was originally scheduled for May and cancelled due to weather.]



Admission: $10.00

NJW Presents: Tierney Sutton Workshop

TPAC is bringing acclaimed jazz artists The Tierney Sutton Band to town to kick off their Signature Series Saturday, October 2 at 8 pm in TPAC's Polk Theater. The band's visit has been eagerly awaited by jazz afficionados -- the group delivered a series of stunning performances at NJW several years ago, and their return is long overdue. This is a great chance for you to support TPAC and world class jazz in Nashville! The band consist of vocalist Tierney Sutton, pianist Christian Jacob, bassist Kevin Axt, and drummer Ray Brinker. Visit TPAC's website for details and to purchase tickets. For more information about the Saturday concert, see our Community Events section.

NJW is one of TPAC's series partners, and will present an educational workshop with the Band Sunday, October 3, 1-3 pm in the Jazz Cave at the Jazz Workshop. The event is suitable for the general public: The group will discuss their music, working together as a band, and will demonstrate how they approach songs and arrangements. Admission $20. Tickets on sale at 242-5299 beginning Monday, Sept. 27.



Admission: $20.00

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Monica Ramey & Friends at F. Scott's

Join Joe Davidian, Jim Ferguson, Josh Hunt and Monica Ramey for a night of straight-ahead jazz. This performance is free. Monica will have CDs for sale and signing.

For more information, please visit www.monicaramey.com.

Monica Ramey & Friends at F. Scott's

Join Bruce Dudley, Jim Ferguson, Duffy Jackson and Monica Ramey for an evening of straight-ahead jazz at F. Scott's Restaurant and Jazz Bar, located at 2210 Crestmoor Road in Nashville, TN (37215).

This event is free. Monica's debut album, Make Someone Happy, will be avaiable for purchase and signing.

Nashville Jazz Workshop Presents: The Solo Art Exhibition of Heather Brand & an All-Star Jazz Performance!

Join Nashville jazz greats Lori Mechem, Roger Spencer, Marcus Finnie, Roy Agee, Monica Ramey and the legendary Beegie Adair for the celebration and premiere of their dear friend & photographer Heather Brand’s highly-acclaimed Solo Photography Exhibition at the Nashville Jazz Workshop on April 9th from 5:30-7:30pm.

This Nashville-based photographer and former student of the Speos Institute of Photography in Paris is best known for her portraits of political figures, musicians and everyday people, all of which have been featured regularly in magazines, fashion and advertising. Many of Brand’s portraits of political figures have become signature images. Brand served as the official photographer for John McCain during his 2008 presidential election.

Like portrait photographer Arnold Newman, Brand has become well known for combining the esthetics of a person’s environment and personality into a single moment of inspiration. Her fine art work was selected for exhibition at the Salon d’art contemporain de Museum National D’Histoire Naturelle and her series “Regard a la Loupe”, meaning “through the magnifying lens”, featured tightly cropped portraits was seen in venues throughout Paris. Additionally, her work has been featured in publications worldwide including, Glamour, Paris Match, and Vogue.

This special event is free and open to the public. Framed art, collector prints and books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, visit http://www.heatherbrand.com or call
615-242-JAZZ (5299).

Monica & Friends at F. Scott's

Join Monica, Jeff Steinberg, Jim Ferguson and Duffy Jackson for a night of jazz at F. Scott's Restaurant and Jazz Bar. This special evening will take place on Friday, March 26th from 7-11pm.

F. Scott's is located at 2210 Crestmoor Road. Nashville, TN 37215. For more information, please visit www.fscotts.com or www.monicaramey.com.