UW Jazz Orchestra
UW Memorial Union – Rathskellar 800 Langdon St, Madison, WIFree in the Rathskeller
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Happy Hour at CODA presents Gerri DiMaggio Trio. Gerri’s expressive singing, warm earthiness, and emotional insight prove that she truly believes in the power of storytelling. Gerri DiMaggio’s take on jazz is as original as it is enticing. Her music is a sultry mix of Brazilian melodies along with a fresh blend of Jazz standards. […]
Purchase tickets $20 general admission Students free (ticket required) Mead Witter School of Music Faculty Artist Series Johannes Wallmann and friends celebrate the release of his quintet’s new album Not Tired, to be released on December 5.
Arts + Literature Laboratory welcomes back saxophonist Miguel Zenon and pianist Luis Perdomo on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7:30pm. Advance tickets are $25.00 general admission, or $20.00 for students (with ID). Advance tickets (highly recommended!) can be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets. Tickets at the door are $30.00 for everyone. Miguel Zenón Grammy Winner and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón […]
Described as “an apt bandleader, an exceptional composer, and a superlative performer” (All About Jazz) and “a skilled composer” (Jazz Trail), Midwest-based composer, trumpet player, and educator Paul Dietrich has been performing his own compositions in various groups under his direction since 2012. The Paul Dietrich Jazz Ensemble, his 18-piece large jazz band, was formed […]
TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gustavo-cortinas-quartet-tickets-1898090362369?aff=oddtdtcreator BlueStem Jazz Presentation | Gustavo Cortiñas Drummer / Composer / Educator | “Cortiñas’ music is uplifting, robust, melodic, and gets your body moving; it’s an exciting blend of the artist’s musical influences from jazz and Latin America, including his native Mexico.”DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE “Cortiñas’ music is bluesy and deeply felt..sometimes it is […]
Madison Jazz Jam is back at the annual December “UW Jazz Invitational.” These sessions will be located in the Hamel Music Center. Come to 1 or all 4 of the 45 min. jam/workshops at 9:15AM, 10:15AM, 11:15AM & 12:15PM. Learn and experience “How to be Successful at a Jazz Jam” Open to the public. All […]
Hanah Jon Taylor with the assistance of a UW jazz studies student will teach a class for middle school and high school students called “Cool School” where they will explore creative improvisation and the future of this music we have called jazz. Ages 7-13 will be the first group at 10 AM; advanced students attend […]
Free | No ticket required
Jazz piano every Saturday 5:30 – 8:30. Jim Erickson holds a master’s degree in classical piano performance and bachelors in jazz piano performance, both from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Private teachers include Willie Pickens in Chicago and Kenny Barron in New York City. Jim’s compositions and recordings for advertising have won seven local Addys […]