Nate Spratford and Ordinary People

Ordinary People is inspired by a concept which unites us all – despite all our perceived differences, we are all the same. We are all just ordinary people. People from different walks of life, different struggles, no matter how important or insignificant each accomplishment or task feels, we are all taking things as they come, rising to the occasion, completing tasks, overcoming daily struggles. Our lives exist day-to-day and moment-to-moment. We all perceive these moments differently, and with our differences come different struggles – we must work to find our deficiencies, and balance them with our strengths, fighting a battle and carving a path that is unique to ourselves. We are all Ordinary People.
Ordinary People is led by Nate Spratford, a saxophonist, composer, and student at Vanderbilt University. A native of the Chicago suburbs, Nate relocated to Nashville in 2023 to study jazz performance and composition with Jeff Coffin at Vanderbilt, and quickly turned heads in the city’s tight-knit jazz scene as an empowered young improviser. He has played at Nashville venues such as City Winery, Rudy’s Jazz Room, SoHo House, Americano Lounge, Urban Cowboy, and Analog at Hutton Hotel. Through Vanderbilt, he has brushed paths with jazz luminaries such as Wadada Leo Smith, Jonathan Barber, John Fedchock, and Sean Jones. Nate has shared the stage with Jeff Coffin, Rod McGaha, Jeff Bradshaw, Ari Hoenig, and numerous Nashville-based jazz artists. He has studied primarily with Coffin and Chicago saxophonist Nate Lepine, while also receiving instruction from former Miles Davis band saxophonist Bill Evans and NEA Jazz Master George Coleman. He was also recently named a semi-finalist in the 2025 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition.
Nate Spratford - alto saxophone
David Williford - tenor saxophone
Daniel Kuk - piano
Ian Nussdorfer - bass
Christian Kyle Burgs - drums

This show is 21 and over only. All sales are final and we unfortunately cannot offer any refunds. Additional tickets may be available at the door on the day of the show even if it is sold out online.

Please try to arrive 15 minutes prior to the show start time. If you do not arrive within 45 minutes after the show start time on your ticket your seat may be resold to other patrons at the door. If you arrive after 45 minutes from the start time of the show and your ticket has been resold, although we cannot guarantee it, we will try our best to make space for you to attend the show.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rudy's Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves Street, Nashville, United States