Your Guide to the Local Jazz Scene
The Nate France Quartet plays originals, jazz and R&B standards in the "shell" at Tempest Oyster Bar every first and third Thursday of the month from 5-7pm. Reservations encouraged. Nate France (Saxophone), Morgan Ryser (Fender Rhodes), Pat Granzen (Drums), Andy Jones (Bass).
This jam happens every Thursday, outside on the terrace in nice weather and inside otherwise. A house rhythm section is usually provided. Tunes played can be anything from early jazz to classic/mid-century to modern jazz.
The Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz Band was formed in 1998 and has been named Madison's Favorite Jazz Band by Isthmus Magazine for over 15 years . The band has opened for some of the world's top Latin Jazz performers throughout that period including Eddie Palmieri, Poncho Sanchez, John Santos and Giovanni Hidalgo to name a […]
With Laurie Lang on bass and tba on drums.
Marisa Balistreri is a Madison, WI-based vocalist. A former professional Italian opera singer, Merisa collaborates with her songwriter-guitarist husband, Stefan Hall, on original folk-jazz tunes inspired by music from around the world and in several languages. No cover. Start time 6:30
Excited to be back again at Mansion Hill with Jason Kutz (piano) and Wayne Salzmann II (drums). Gonna be an exciting night of original music and jazz standards. Come on out to one of the most beautiful hangs in Madison, with cocktails, tap beer, and great music! Intimate, house-concert-like vibe. Tickets available here!
The hottest, swingin’est jazz orchestra in southern Wisconsin, the nineteen-piece MJO performs charts from the golden era of big bands: Fletch Henderson, Count Basie, Thad Jones, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington and more. Brian Whitty & Don Deal, band leaders
TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-afro-caribbean-jazz-collective-tickets-1264383548229?aff=oddtdtcreator ONLINE TICKET SALES END 4 HOUR BEFORE SHOWTIME. TICKETS MAY ALSO BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective blends the heart of Afro-Caribbean rhythms with staples as the Cuban son, Puerto Rican bomba, salsa, descarga, cha-cha, and bembe, counterpointed with the sophistication of modern jazz, creating a soundscape that […]
Mouth-watering food, friendly service, and the romantic sounds of guitar-saxophone jazz. Quiet enough for conversation.
