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The Music City Jazz, Blues & Heritage Festival is Nashville's premier outdoor multicultural attraction.  As always, remember to bring your blankets and picnic baskets (no plastic coolers) to hear the coolest grooves from the hottest blues, jazz, soul and gospel artists.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Nothing But Love Foundation Inc., a non-profit 501c3 organization.

2009 MCJBHF LINEUP

BONEY JAMES

Guitarzz feat.

Chuck Loeb, Paul Jackson Jr. & Chieli Minucci of Special EFX

AFTER7 feat. Kevon Edmonds

ZAPP

Jackiem Joyner

Lindsay George

Con Funk Shun

Phil Perry

From Birth

Joe Johnson

Diane Marino

Darnell Levine

Minister DeWitt Johnson

Dee Lucas

Joey Sommerville

Lori Jenaire

Melvin M. Miller

El Movimiento feat.

Rahsaan Barber, Edwin Santiago and Giovanni Rodriguez

*more artists to be named


 

Advance Tickets

On Sale Now!

$10 one Day

$15 Weekend Pass

Kids 12 & Under FREE

  

Labor Day Weekend

Special Hotel Room Rates

 

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Nashville, Tennessee 37203

Phone:  1-615-255-8400

Toll-free:  1-800-327-6618

 

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If you, your company or organization is interested in sponsoring the 7th Annual Music City Jazz, Blues & Heritage Festival
 
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WJAB 90.9FM - Alabama A&M Univ.

Smooth Jazz & Cool Vocals

Huntsville, AL

 

WFSK 88.1FM - Fisk Univ.

Smooth Jazz & Smooth Grooves

Nashville, TN

 

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7th Year Anniversary!

2009

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NBL Entertainment

Upcoming Special Events

Smooth Grooves Concert Series 2009 featuring Alex Bugnon, Marion Meadows, & Jackiem Joyner

7th Annual Music City Jazz Blues, & Heritage Festival 9/5-6/2009 featuring Boney James & Friends!


 

2009 SMOOTH GROOVES CONCERT SERIES

The Smooth Grooves Concert Series is a monthly event that encourages

music lovers to gather and share in the artistry of music and the beauty

of good fellowship in an intimate setting that is sure to make the experience one to remember.

 

Featured on the main stage are National, Regional and Local artists who represent the

best in Jazz, Blues, R&B, Funk, and Soul for your listening pleasure.

 

Fans...Get Your Tickets Early!  These shows are sure to SELL OUT Fast!

 

SHOW SCHEDULE

Independence Day Weekend

Sunday July 5, 2009

Independence Day Weekend

Sunday July 5, 2009

4pm - Artist Meet& Greet Reception

Bridge Lounge

611 Commerce Street

Nashville, Tennessee 37203

 

$4 Parking Available

In The Renaissance Parking Garage


7pm - Saxophonist Joe Johnson

featuring ALEX BUGNON

perform Live

10PM - Saxophonist Joe Johnson featuring ALEX BUGNON perform LIVE

 

 

Get Your tickets here

 

This show will sell out fast!

 

Music City Room - Downstairs

152 2nd. Ave. North

Downtown Nashville

 

Featured Artists:

Saxophonist Joe Johnson

  

Alex Bugnon

National Recording Artist

Smooth Jazz Keyboardist & Pianist

7pm SHOWTIME

 


 

Get Tickets Today!

NBL Supersaver Ticket - $15

"Early Bird" Discounted General Admission Ticket

*The first 100 people who use code:

onelove

when buying online will receive

admission for $10*

 

VIP - $40

Includes Reserved upfront Seating

& Heavy Hors D'oeuvres

Sunday August 9, 2009

Sunday August 9, 2009

4pm - Artist Meet& Greet Reception

Bridge Lounge

611 Commerce Street

Nashville, Tennessee 37203

 

$4 Parking Available

In The Renaissance Parking Garage

 

Saxophonist MARION MEADOWS

LIVE with THE STEVE ROPER BAND

4-6pm - Meet & Greet (Renaissance Hotel)

7pm Show (B.B. King's - Music City Room)

10pm Show (B.B. King's - Music City Room)

Music City Room - Downstairs

152 2nd. Ave. North

Downtown Nashville

Featured Artists:

Steve Roper Band

WITH SPECIAL GUEST

MARION MEADOWS LIVE

7pm SHOWTIME

Get Tickets Today!

NBL Supersaver Ticket - $15

"Early Bird" Discounted General Admission Ticket

*The first 100 people who use code:

onelove

when buying online will receive

admission for $10*

 

VIP - $40

Includes Reserved upfront Seating

& Heavy Hors D'oeuvres

 


 

7th Annual Music City Jazz Blues & Heritage Festival

Featuring Boney James & Friends

Boney James Headlines the 7th Annual Music City Jazz, Blues & Heritage Festival

September 5-6, 2009

Riverfront Park - Nashville, TN

Get your tickets today!

Advance Tickets: $10 Single Day Pass - $15 Weekend Pass

Kids 12 & Under Get In Free!


 

Look Who's Performing This Year!

Two days of Cool Jazz, R&B, Blues, Funk, Gospel & Soul featuring:

Boney James

A Chart-topping saxophonist who mixes contemporary jazz with elements of R&B and Soul. Boney James' current CD, Send One Your Love, currently is Number One on the Smooth Jazz Charts!

Guitarzz feat. Chuck Loeb, Paul Jackson Jr. & Chieli Minucci

A legendary trio of chart-topping guitarists who are sure to rock Riverfront Park!

Chuck Loeb is BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!

Con Funk Shun

One of the premiere party/funk bands of the '70s and '80s. Hits include Sparkle, Straight From The Heart, Ffun, Love's Train, and many more.

They are going to Funk up the place!

ZAPP

Legendary R&B, Soul & Funk Band! 

Hits include Computer Love, More Bounce To The Ounce, Heard It Through The Grapevine, Slow & Easy, Dance Floor and more! 

Phil Perry

Called the "Pavarotti of Jazz," Phil Perry is an extraordinary and powerful R&B, Jazz and Gospel singer who has worked with the best musicians in the world. (i.e. Four Play, Anita Baker, Rod Stewart, Peabo Bryson and George Duke.) After the success of his 2007 acclaimed album – A Mighty Love (on Shanachie Records), Phil Perry was voted Male Vocalist of the Year, in the Third Annual Readers Choice internet vote conducted by Soultracks.com.

AFTER7

feat. Kevon Edmonds

Multi-platinum selling R&B Supergroup led by Kevon Edmonds.  Hits include Can't Stop, Heat of the Moment, Nights Like This, Ready or Not and more!

 

Joe Johnson

National Chart-topping Smooth Jazz saxophonist and Tennessee State University alumnus mixes contemporary jazz with elements of Hip-Hop and R&B. Hit CDs include Life of The Party and The After Party.

Lori Jenaire

Accomplished vocalist who is being compared to the late great Phyllis Hyman.  Lori Jenaire's presence is a statuesque 6-foot tall beauty with scintillating vocals which conjures up images of divas from an era past.

 

 

 

 

 

El Movimiento feat.
Rahsaan Barber, Edwin Santiago and Giovanni Rodriguez

Creative and adventurous 7-piece Latin jazz band that amazes crowds during their live show.  Nashville, you are definitely in for a treat!

 

 

Minister DeWitt Johnson

Chart-topping Gospel Artist and award-winning producer. Hits include "Glad to be in God's Service", "I've Been Touched", "Nothing's Gonna Hinder Me", and "Things Have Got To Get Better".

 

 

Joey Sommerville

National Contemporary Jazz recording artist, Trumpeteer Joey Sommerville believes that "If you aren't touching the listener's soul, then you aren't really playing music. Soul communication is the key." His latest musical offering, "Like You Mean It is more than a title, it is a philosophy and code of conduct. "Whatever you do, do it like you mean it!" We can't wait.

 

 Lindsay George

A premiere Jazz vocalist who is storming up the charts with her CD Living Inside-Out!

 

 

 

Dee Lucas

National recording artist and smooth jazz soprano saxophonist Dee Lucas is considered one the country’s best well-kept secrets!

 

Diane Marino

A premiere Jazz vocalist/pianist who combines Brazilian flavors with Classic Jazz Sounds!

Diane Marino is Back By Popular Demand and is a MUST SEE!"

"Diane Marino’s new CD JUST GROOVIN’ is an absolute show-stopper! classy, top-drawer stuff. I highly recommend it!"
- Scott O'Brien, Smoothjazz.com

Darnell Levine

Kentucky-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Darnell Levine is a Jazz/Pop/Soul vocalist who combines the influences of yesterday with the spirit and ingenuity of today to bring you the silky smooth sound that is “serendipitous...heartfelt and earnest.” 

Melvin M. Miller

World-renowned musician and musical director, Tennessee State University alumnus, Melvin Miller's trumpet skills are as charismatic as his music is captivating!

This Chicago native is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

 

 

Jackiem Joyner

Jackiem Joyner is a versatile artist, composer and producer-who was chosen Debut Artist of the Year by industry tastemaker Smooth Jazz News-is "growing up" fast in the urban jazz world, no longer the new kid in the mix. To his growing legion of fans around the world, however, he's still their Lil' Man Soul. It's the perfect autobiographical title for his highly anticipated Artistry Music debut, a 12-track collection of hip, up-tempo grooving tracks and seductive ballads that musically reflect the dynamic nuances of his whirlwind life over the past two years.

We are so excited to have Jackiem Joyner as part of the Music City Jazz, Blues & Heritage Festival lineup. Fans, you are definitely in for a treat!

From Birth

National Gospel recording artists are storming up the charts with their latest CD Let The Truth Be Told. From Birth consists of brothers Teddy & Cecil Chisom and are considered one the Gospel music's up and coming sensations!

 

 

 

September 5-6, 2009

Riverfront Park - Nashville, TN

Get your tickets today!

Advance Tickets: $10 Single Day Pass - $15 Weekend Pass

Kids 12 & Under Get In Free!

 

We would like to say "Thank You" to all our sponsors as well as everyone who attended our previous NBL sponsored events!  Our goal is to provide you, our valued patrons, with substantive events that enhance your quality of life and we thank you for your continued support.

 

   
 

The 2007 Smooth Grooves Concert Series



Alex Bugnon

Alex Bugnon

Stanley Jordan

Stanley Jordan

Bamm Davis

Bamm Davis

The Saxtress, Pamela Williams

The Saxtress, Pamela Williams

 

 

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