Beegie Adair Trio Performs “Autumn Leaves“ at Nashville Jazz Workshop

The iconic Beegie Adair Trio performs the jazz classic “Autumn Leaves,“ written by Joseph Kosma (English lyric by Johnny Mercer) live at the Nashville Jazz Workshop in Nashville, TN. Featuring Beegie Adair on piano, Roger Spencer on upright bass, and Chris Brown on drums, this rendition has delighted audiences from around the world. Subscribe to our channel for more phenomenal jazz performances, or visit for more information on our classes (both online and in-person) and performances. “Les feuilles mortes“ was written by Joseph Kosma in 1945, with French lyrics by Jacques Prévert. Johnny Mercer wrote the English lyric version, “Autumn Leaves“, which has been recorded by countless jazz icons including Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Edith Piaf, Ahamd Jamal, Duke Ellington, and MANY others. Beegie Adair was a treasured member of the Nashville jazz community for many decades before her passing in 2022. She often performed at the Nashville Jazz Workshop with her trio while she wasn’t busy enchanting audiences across the US. Her trio has sold more than 1.5 million albums--a true testament to her graceful and emotive playing. #jazzpiano #beegieadair #jazz