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Jovan Quallo

  • Rudy's Jazz Room 802 Gleaves Street Nashville, TN, 37203 United States (map)

Hailing from Boston, MA, Jovan Quallo moved to the Greater Nashville area in 2003 as a teenager and in 2013 he graduated from MTSU with a degree in music education. Since finishing college, he has quickly became an accomplished, in-demand saxophonist in Nashville’s diverse music scene. 

Jovan has already had an exciting performing career that has taken him across the US, Central America, Asia, and Europe. He has had the privilege of performing and/or touring with nationally acclaimed artists such as Jake Owen, Meghan Trainor, Cece Winans, MercyMe, Brett Eldredge, Reba McIntyre, Dan + Shay, Martina McBride, Jeff Coffin, Larry Carlton, Boyz II Men, Charlie Wilson, Ronnie Milsap, Allen Stone, Irma Thomas, Lee Fields, Eric Krasno, Alecia Chakour, The Shadowboxers, and many others! Jovan is also a member of the Nashville Jazz Orchestra, the Music City Big Band, and the Tennessee Jazz Collective. 

Jovan has played on countless recordings in the Jazz, Latin/Salsa, Funk/R&B, Pop/Rock, Country and Blues styles. A few notable artists he has recorded for are Jake Owen (albums: “American Love”, “Greatest Hits”), Keb’ Mo’ (albums: “Blues Americana” - 3 Grammy nominations, “TajMo” - won Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues album), and Mike Farris. Also a strong advocate of music education, Jovan currently maintains his own private woodwind studio of 35+ middle and high school students in Nashville and the surrounding areas. 

Jovan Quallo - saxophones 
James DaSivla - Guitar 
Ian Miller - Piano 
Jonathan Wires - Bass 
Marcus Finnie - Drums

Earlier Event: May 13
Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival
Later Event: May 25
Kirk Whalum