Experience a captivating Jazz on the Move performance on February 15, 2026, as acclaimed vocalist and educator Vinéecia Buchanan pays tribute to the indelible legacy of Carmen McRae. McRae, one of the most influential jazz singers of the 20th century, was celebrated for her smoky tone, behind-the-beat phrasing, innovative scat singing, and emotionally rich interpretations of jazz standards, earning wide acclaim over a career spanning more than five decades. Currently the adjunct instructor of jazz voice at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music, Vinéecia Buchanan brings her multi-genre vocal mastery and deep jazz insight to life, blending performance and storytelling in this free community event presented by the Nashville Jazz Workshop at the Frist Art Museum. Jazz on the Move celebrates jazz history with dynamic live music and engaging narration, opening the art form to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Vinéecia Buchanan is an adjunct instructor of jazz voice at Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music. Her multi-genre vocal expertise is influenced by her love and study of gospel, R&B, classical music, musical theater, and jazz. Buchanan had the privilege of studying with Dr. Steve Zegree, Ly Wilder, and Duane Davis, and also sang in the Downbeat Award-winning IU Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
Buchanan has shared the stage with The Manhattan Transfer’s Janis Siegel, Darmon Meader of the New York Voices, Bobby McFerrin, Ben Folds, and Foreigner. Since 2018, she has been a member and featured soloist in the Nashville Symphony Chorus. Buchanan is also the alto section leader at Westminster Presbyterian Church and in the fall is excited to begin her first season as a chorus member in the Nashville Opera and be a featured soloist with the Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra.
Now a long-running Nashville tradition in its 20th year, Jazz on the Move showcases some of the city’s finest jazz musicians and educators, offering audiences an accessible and inspiring entry point into jazz history. Lively performances are woven together with storytelling and musical examples, creating an experience that is as entertaining as it is informative.
Designed for audiences of all ages and backgrounds, Jazz on the Move celebrates jazz as a living, evolving art form—honoring its past while sparking curiosity and connection in the present.
