Jazz on the Cumberland at Cumberland Park

This FREE concert series at Cumberland Park on the East bank of the Cumerland river (next to LP Field) started this year and runs the third Sunday of each month from August to November (4 concerts total). It goes from 5−7pm and will be returning next year in case you can’t make the last date of November 21^st. It features famous jazz musicians playing original and classic tunes. They play in the amphitheater in the park, and there are no seats, so bring a blanket or chairs or, if you can make it, you can sit on the wall.
I heard about this through the Artober Nashville promotions, and having never been to Cumberland Park I decided to give it a try. I will review that park in a seperate post, but it is absolutely beautiful and I can’t wait to go there again. Beautiful views of downtown Nashville at sunset with our wonderful pedestrian bridge… yeah its pretty much the best setting ever for a free jazz concert.
And Nashville, for being Music City, we sure do lack good jazz. But apparently you’ve realized that, and found a solution in this little gem. I thank you for that.
This is still a new event so it wasn’t crowded, and it was very relaxing. There’s a concession stand near the bridge but that’s all for food or drink as of now, so I recommend packing a picnic, and bringing extra clothes as its chilly this time of year (not so in the summer months). It’s a great way to wind down a Sunday, and like I said you can’t beat the views. The musicians were beyond talented, and the music is so soothing. The quartet that played this weekend did a great rendition of «What a Wonderful World» that seemed to resonant with the surroundings themselves.
I will be going to the one in November, even if I have to wear winter gear to do so. I will absolutely support this great idea so it keeps happening. Please, remind Music City that we like more than country. This was a great event and I am so happy I got the chance to try it out.