Cory Wong

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. 2-DAY PASSES: $45SINGLE-DAY PASSES: $30GOSPEL BRUNCH (12PM-2PM)Pat Coil TrioRalph T. LoftonSUNDAY AFTERNOON (2:20PM-6:30PM):NJW Rising Jazz StarsBlair Big BandChris Walters Ensemble NouveauDon Aliquo & Sofia GoodmanSUNDAY NIGHT (broadcast live on WRLT, 7-10): The Emmanuel Echem GroupSuper Jam! w/ Jeff Coffin, Cory Wong, Petar Janjic, Jon Cowherd, Mike Elizondo, Jennifer Hartswick, Ibro Dioubate, and Special GuestsAlso 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------------------------------------------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 todays 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 Bla Fleck s 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. Coffins 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 musicians to attain this incredible musical honor! Jeff is a Yamaha Performing Artist & Clinician, a Boston Sax Shop Ambassador, & a JodyJazz Artist.