Cory Wong and Jennifer Hartswick

Nashville Jazz Festival 2025

The Nashville Jazz Workshop presents the 2025 Nashville Jazz Festival at 3rd and Lindsley on October 25th and 26th, 2025! Artistic Co-Directors Jeff Coffin and David Rodgers have curated a world-class lineup of artists, from local favorites to national acts with ties to the local scene. Purchase tickets now to become part of the inaugural Nashville Jazz Festival and make history with a new Nashville tradition.

Ticket Information

• 2-DAY PASSES: $45
• SINGLE-DAY PASSES: $30
• GOSPEL BRUNCH (12PM-2PM)
• Pat Coil Trio
• Ralph T. Lofton

Sunday Events

SUNDAY AFTERNOON (2:20PM-6:30PM):

• NJW Rising Jazz Stars
• Blair Big Band
• Chris Walters Ensemble Nouveau
• Don Aliquo & Sofia Goodman

SUNDAY NIGHT (broadcast live on WRLT, 7-10):

• The Emmanuel Echem Group
• Super Jam! w/ Jeff Coffin, Cory Wong, Petar Janjic, Jon Cowherd, Mike Elizondo, Jennifer Hartswick, Ibro Dioubate, and Special Guests

Also Featuring: Chris Brown, Jordan Perlson, David Rodgers, Andy Reiss, Zeb Briskovich, Alicia Enstrom, Emily Rodgers, Brian Allen, Roger Spencer, Tim Marks, Leland Nelson, Marc Payne, John Medina

Featured Artists

Cory Wong is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer, and producer known for his sharp, funk-driven rhythm style and high-energy performances. A member of Vulfpeck and co-founder of The Fearless Flyers, he has also collaborated with artists including Jon Batiste, Dave Koz, and Chris Thile. With a prolific solo career and a reputation as one of today’s most distinctive rhythm players, Wong brings precision, groove, and infectious energy to every stage.

Jeff Coffin is a saxophonist and composer who has earned international acclaim for his work with Dave Matthews Band and Bela Fleck. His approach to the saxophone is marked by a fearless sense of exploration, fusing elements of jazz, funk, world music, and rock into a style that is uniquely his own. A 3x Grammy Award winner, Coffin has toured the world, captivating audiences with his powerful, emotive playing. In addition to his work as a performer, Coffin is deeply committed to music education, teaching at Vanderbilt University and presenting well over 300 workshops and clinics around the globe. He is also the founder of the independent record label Ear Up Records and co-founder of AfricaNashville - which promotes cross-cultural relationships between celebrated African and American artists in Nashville, TN. Coffin's passion for sharing knowledge has made him a respected mentor to aspiring musicians everywhere. On October 19, 2024, Dave Matthews Band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Jeff is one of a handful of musicians to attain this incredible musical honor! Jeff is a Yamaha Performing Artist & Clinician, a Boston Sax Shop Ambassador, & a JodyJazz Artist.

General Admission Information

General Admission tickets guarantee entry into the venue but do not guarantee a seat. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. We ONLY accept tickets purchased through Ticketweb. Seating and venue layout vary by show. Handicap accommodations are available; please contact the venue in advance. You do not need to present the credit card used for purchase. You will just need to provide the name the tickets were purchased under to enter; your party does not need to arrive at the same time, each guest can enter under the name the tickets were purchased under.