"Exploring the Best Jazz Albums of 2023: A Year in Music"

Nashville's jazz and blues scene experienced a revival in 2023, with events like the Jazzmania celebration featuring Wendy Moten and the release of the trio record Coffin/Perlson/Krauss. Local venues like Rudy's Jazz Room and the Nashville Jazz Workshop's Jazz Cave showcased both local and national talent, while Fisk University's WFSK radio station celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance aligned with the Blues Foundation, and the local blues scene thrived with performances by artists like Bobby Rush. The year also saw notable performances by Buddy Guy and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, as well as the release of blues recordings from artists like Robert Finley and Jimmy "Duck" Holmes. Overall, Nashville's jazz and blues community continued to grow and establish itself as a vital part of the city's identity as Music City.