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Snap on 2&4 w/ the James Westfall/Michael Rojas Quintet
On Saturday, January 16 at 8pm NJW welcomes the James Westfall / Michael Rojas Quintet to the Jazz Cave for a special Saturday Snap on 2&4 performance!
James Westfall is a multi-genre instrumentalist, composer, and arranger living and working in Nashville after 14 years living and working in the lush music scene in New Orleans. He performs most regularly on keyboards, piano and mallet percussion.
While living in New Orleans he attended The University of New Orleans where he was able to perform and be mentored under Harold Battiste, Ellis Marsalis, and Steve Masakowski. Earlier, James spent time in New York, where he was invited to participate in the Kennedy Center's Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program, and in 2003 was accepted as the first vibraphonist in the history of The Thelonious Monk Institute. Also while in New York, he formed 'The Wee Trio,' a band that has performed across the country at major venues and festivals, and whose recordings have garnered critical acclaim. The notables with whom James has performed include Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Garrett, Clark Terry, Nicholas Payton, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Gretchen Parlato.
Michael Rojas attended Houston's renowned High School for the Performing and Visual Arts which also produced keyboard standouts Jason Moran and Robert Glasper. Michael is one of Nashville's most prolific session players and received the ACM Award for Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year in 2013
Joining the two leaders on their debut performance in the Jazz Cave is a lineup of incredible sidemen who are all each respected leaders in their own right: saxophonist Evan Cobb, bassist Jonathan Wires, and drummer Marcus Finnie. This show is going to be an exciting display of modern jazz talent.
There will be two sets, beginning at 8pm. Tickets will be $25 for adults / $15 high school and college students with ID. They will be available for advance purchase on Monday, January 4 at 10AM. Tickets may be purchased online here, by phone 24/7 at Brown Paper Tickets (800-838-3006), or during daytime business hours at the NJW office (615-242-5299). A small convenience charge is added to online or 800-number purchases. Ticket sales are final.
Seating is reserved.Seating is a combination of 4-person tables and bar stools. SEE BELOW FOR A VENUE MAP. Parties of less than four may be seated at tables with other patrons.
Policies: The Jazz Cave is a BYOB establishment, with no alcohol or food service. You are free to bring alcoholic beverages and snacks. We sell soft drinks and bottled water. The Jazz Cave is a listening room, and we ask patrons to keep conversation to a minimum and silence cell phones.
*All Sales Are Final*
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LocationNashville Jazz Workshop (View)
1319 Adams Street
Nashville, TN 37208
United States
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| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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