WFSK Presents: Fisk Food & Jazz Festival 2025
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If you've never been to one of our Jazz Festivals, you really don't know what you're missing!
MARCUS ANDERSON- Saxophonist The 2X Grammy and Stellar Award Nominated artist is an incredible act and one worth watching, saxophonist Marcus Anderson is the golden child shining among stars. With 18 studio albums on his list of accomplishments and 5 Billboard number 1 ’ s , the fusion jazz artist brings R&B, Pop, Rock and Funk to make music that puts listeners in another atmosphere. Prince also featured Marcus on his last release Hit N Run Phase 2, playing on “Revelation” and “Look at Me Look at Yo u”. LIN ROUNTREE- Trumpeter Lin Rountree, also known as The Soul-Trumpeter, is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. With a whopping eight solo projects and an impressive 23 chart-topping Billboard singles (including FOUR #1 hits), he has solidified his place as a leading innovator in the Instrumental Soul/R&B genre. Collaborating with some of the industry's top R&B/Contemporary Jazz artists, Lin's talent knows no bounds. CAROL ALBERT- Keyboard Pianist Currently Carol is recording her 11th Studio Album to be released in 2025 and Performing Shows across the US. Herhit "Sunshine Yellow" featuring Peter White hit #1 on Billboard Charts and stayed on the Chart for 23 weeks. The latest Single “Seaside Story” is climbing the Smooth Jazz Charts into 2025. Recent Albums "Magic Mirror", "Stronger Now", and "Fly Away Butterfly" gained national recognition with three #1 Billboard Hits and 12 Top 10 Billboard Hits. ANDREA LISA- Guitarist She is a musical powerhouse driven by personal experiences and her deep-rooted inspirations. As a singer, guitarist, composer and producer, Andréa's diverse talents shine through in every aspect of her music. Andréa is a featured artist on Kirk Whalum's latest album "Epic Cool", showcasing her skills on both guitar and vocals. She also contributed an original song, "Love and Healing", to the project. Previously, she was featured on Whalum's album "Humanité", with her song "Get Your Wings Up" selected as the first single. TRAMAINE ARTEMIS & THE IMPROV 7 BAND- BMI Singer, Songwriter, and Publisher; Jazzy, Sultry, Soulful vocalist Tramaine Arte’Mis is widely known for her tremendous range and expressive vocal talents. She is equally at home in musical theatre, opera, gospel, R&B, smooth jazz and neo soul. Her soaring, expressive voice hints at influences that range from Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn to Minnie Ripperton, Maysa and so many more. |
This is How We Do It at Our Annual Jazz Festival
WFSK Listeners Love It.
Food, Jazz, Family & Fun
This is How We Do It At JAZZY 88!!
Festival 2024
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Tom Braxton
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Yes, it was hot, both on the stage and off. But our community showed up with their lawn chairs, found shade under the trees and the recording artists put on a fabulous show for them.
We want to thank our fabulous sponsors: Meharry Vanderbilt Alliance, Nashville General Hospital, BAJA/TSR Records, WeGo, Erica Gilmore Metropolitan Nashville Trustee, Fast Signs, The Tennessee Tribune, MCA & the Nashville Scene.
Their support makes it possible to have the festival, so, thank you, thank you, thank you!
Jazz fans got a real treat and loved the Annual WFSK Presents: The Fisk Food & Jazz Festival in June.
With historic Jubilee Hall as the backdrop, you couldn't help but feel the music and the vibe.
Families, friends, WFSK listeners, and supporters have said overwhelmingly "please continue to have this festival, the music is always excellent and you always have a great variety the food trucks to chose from."
We want to thank our fabulous sponsors: Meharry Vanderbilt Alliance, Nashville General Hospital, BAJA/TSR Records, WeGo, Erica Gilmore Metropolitan Nashville Trustee, Fast Signs, The Tennessee Tribune, MCA & the Nashville Scene.
Their support makes it possible to have the festival, so, thank you, thank you, thank you!
Jazz fans got a real treat and loved the Annual WFSK Presents: The Fisk Food & Jazz Festival in June.
With historic Jubilee Hall as the backdrop, you couldn't help but feel the music and the vibe.
Families, friends, WFSK listeners, and supporters have said overwhelmingly "please continue to have this festival, the music is always excellent and you always have a great variety the food trucks to chose from."