Sofia Goodman Trio Live

Sofia Goodman is a drummer, composer, and bandleader residing in Nashville, Tennessee. Her unique sound has been internationally recognized in press sources such as Jazzwise, DownBeat, Jazziz, and more. Since 2017, her group has toured the U.S. and Canada, with performances at iconic venues like The Kennedy Center, and she has been a repeat artist at several jazz festivals. As an experienced bandleader and arranger, she has developed repertoire for her trio, quartet, septet, octet, and more. DownBeat magazine recently nominated her as Rising Star Drummer of the Year in August 2026. Goodman started playing drums in middle school. In high school, she was placed in Esperanza Spalding’s student ensemble at Berklee College of Music, where she was encouraged and inspired by the Grammy Award-winning artist and luminary. Goodman has released three albums on Joyous Records and has been honored with NIMA’s Best Jazz Group award, the Pathways to Jazz Grant, the New Music USA Creator Fund Grant, the South Arts Spotlight Grant, Jazz Roads Grant, and CMA Performance Plus Grant. Her mentor, renowned saxophonist Jeff Coffin, calls her “the real deal.” She is currently serving as the first Artist in Residence at The Nashville Jazz Workshop. A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga! WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409 WHEN: FRIDAY November 20th, 2026 WHAT TIME: Doors 5PM. Show 6PM Come for the show and for dinner. BBQ with a reputation. Proper cocktails. Curated concert experience.