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Saturday jazz at La Fete de Marquette

July 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Free

1 – 1:45  Jon Irabagon – Lagniappe Stage
2:30  Mama Digdowns – Lafayette Stage
4:30 – 5:15  Mr. Chair – Lagniappe Stage

About the artists:

Jon Irabagon

After earning a Bachelor of Music from DePaul University, Irabagon continued his education by earning a Master of Arts from the Manhattan School of Music and completing post-graduate studies in the jazz program at Juilliard, where he received an Artist Diploma. However, Irabagon’s accomplishments do not end with his education. Irabagon was also the winner of the 2008 Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition, winner of the Rising Star award in Downbeat Magazine for both alto and tenor saxophones, and the recipient of a Philippine Presidential Award, the highest civilian honor an overseas Filipino can receive in commemoration for their contributions to the perception of Filipinos worldwide.

https://www.jonirabagon.com/

Mama Digdowns Brass Band

For three decades, Mama Digdown’s has traveled the world spreading the gospel of New Orleans music. Mama Digdown’s respectively embraces the craft and tradition of New Orleans brass band music and the infectious vibe they bring to the stage has earned them the reputation as one of the hottest and skilled brass bands on the scene today.

https://mamadigdown.com/

Mr Chair

Mr. Chair looks like a jazz combo, enchants like a string quartet, and electrifies like a rock band, all while delighting listeners with their fresh and authentic sound. As classically-trained musicians well-versed in jazz, electronics, prog rock, world music and beyond, Mr. Chair is a contemporary fusion ensemble for music fans of all backgrounds. Their sound palette is diverse, and used to tell stories in styles cinematic, surreal, romantic, funky, and whimsical.

https://www.mrchairmusic.com/

Details

Date:
July 15, 2023
Time:
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Cost:
Free

Venue

Madison McPike Park
202 S Ingersoll St
Madison, Wi
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