John Alvey Album Release

Join drummer John Alvey on Saturday, January 25, 2024 for his debut album release show featuring some of Nashville's finest improvisers! The concert begins at 7:30pm CST (Doors open at 7:00pm).

LIVE PERFORMANCE TICKETS ($35)

About the show:

Drummer John Alvey makes his NJW debut, presenting music from his first album “Loft Glow,” which features Roland Barber (trombone), Joel Frahm (tenor saxophone), Jovan Quallo (alto saxophone), Matt Endahl (piano), and Jacob Jezioro (bass). Alvey says “Producing this album is the best way I know how to express my gratitude to the jazz musicians that have given me a lifetime of joy, reflection, and inspiration: Jazz as a worldview, a culture, a contemplative way of life. As I write this, I think especially about our jazz elders that are still with us. To be grateful that our timelines intersect, that we may still learn from them. Loft Glow closes with “Blues for D.P.”, my tribute to its writer, the great bassist and leader Ron Carter. Loft Glow is dedicated to Benny Golson. I always return to his playing, his tone, to his tunes, to his discography. This album includes his tune "Terminal 1." Loft Glow is also dedicated to my father, Michael Alvey: jazz pianist and master musician.”

​John has recorded with Taj Mahal, Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, Shannon Labrie, as well as recording on songs with featured guest, Vince Gill. John has worked in musical fields as diverse as recording drums with string quartets, to playing shows in Nashville’s historic rooms and performance venues: The Ryman Auditorium, The Grand Ole Opry, War Memorial Auditorium, The Bluebird Cafe, The Station Inn, Rudy's Jazz Room, and The Nashville Jazz Workshop. For 20 years, John has played in a trio with his father, jazz pianist Michael Alvey, and John currently plays with the Grammy-nominated pairing of Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley.  John covers a range of styles from jazz to country to post-bop and free improvisation, to combining sample-based hip hop with live instruments. In addition to his playing career, John has 15 years of teaching experience within his private studio of students both in Nashville and online.

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