Your Guide to the Local Jazz Scene
Gamma Ray hosts a special night of jazz and community. The night opens up with a set by the Jon Hoel Quartet, featuring some of Madison’s finest musicians. During the second set, instrumentalists, vocalists, emcees, poets and dancers of all abilities are welcome to take the stage for an open jazz/funk/fusion jam. GAMMA JAZZ JAMMA 2nd […]
Join the Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) for a series of Listening & Jam Sessions! Connect with local musicians, bandleaders, educators, venue owners, and music enthusiasts as we come together to discuss and celebrate the local music scene. Whether you’re a musician, a singer, or simply a jazz lover, we invite you to be part […]
Jamill Shaw: tenor saxophone; Clay Lyons: alto saxophone; Jon Wood: guitar; Ian Howard: bass; Yanni Chudnow: drums; Tael Estremera: piano. Jazz Flux is a group comprising several of Milwaukee's most active performing jazz musicians. The love of jazz has brought this group together to create and maintain one of America's great musical traditions. The group […]
Wednesday, February 26 • 7 PM • Lecture Hall • Free for Student Members and above, $7 for Nonmembers Bruce Weber | U.S | 1988 | 120 Minutes Famed fashion photographer Bruce Weber ventured into documentary filmmaking and traveled with acclaimed jazz trumpeter Chet Baker in what turned out to be the last year of […]
Jamill Shaw: tenor saxophone; Clay Lyons: alto saxophone; Jon Wood: guitar; Ian Howard: bass; Yanni Chudnow: drums; Tael Estremera: piano. Jazz Flux is a group comprising several of Milwaukee's most active performing jazz musicians. The love of jazz has brought this group together to create and maintain one of America's great musical traditions. The group […]
The Rigby is hosting a jazz fusion night the last Wednesday of the month. It’s collaborative so artists are welcome! http://Www.therigbypub.com
This jam happens every Thursday, outside on the terrace in nice weather and inside otherwise. A house rhythm section is usually provided. The jam is really two distinct jams: early jazz from 4-5:15, and classic/ midcentury to modern jazz from 5:30-7. The early jazz jam will include blues/ New Orleans/ early Tin Pan Alley: tunes […]
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 […]
Alex Cope’s swinging feel on the drums creates the perfect mood for any occasion. Backed up by Noah Joque on trumpet and Alex Feucht on bass, the Alex Cope Trio brings jazz to life, from the poignant melodies of the Great American Songbook to the cool grooves of bossa nova. Coming out of UW-Madison’s jazz […]
Blind Shot Social Club welcomes one of Madison’s most accomplished musical units, the Bill Roberts Combo. Shaped by jazz/blues stylings in the tradition of George Benson, Wes Montgomery, and Kenny Burrell, Roberts is a nuanced master of technique and dynamics. His veteran sidemen – many of whom have played overseas – bring experience and an […]
$20 - TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chrysalis-jim-baker-dan-bitney-keefe-jackson-ausberto-acevedo-tickets-1205440197079?aff=oddtdtcreator ONLINE TICKET SALES END 4 HOURS BEFORE SHOWTIME. TICKETS MAY ALSO BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR. BlueStem Jazz Presentation Jim Baker, Dan Bitney, Keefe Jackson and Ausberto Acevedo Jim Baker has been playing piano and synthesizer in and around Chicago and the world for a few decades, mostly in […]
Cool School occurs every Saturday morning at 10 am. For those of you who don't know, Cool School is a FREE jazz improvisation workshop targeted towards kids (although anyone can attend). Every week, we will concentrate on one specific instrument family. We will have a general session then break up to smaller groups for more […]
Student lead jazz jam with jazz educators coaching and helping to lead the session. Free event. All are welcome to listen or join in. Sign up sheet. All Ages and all Levels are welcome. Come Listen and/or come join in. "Out of the Shed" Olivia Flood (d), Lance Letellier (p) Alex Fuecht (b) Come bring […]
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 […]
Every first Sunday of the month, Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines bring you finely crafted music. Each month is a different offering as they collaborate with some of the greatest local talent that Madison has to offer. Stay tuned for more details for this specific event. Suggested donation $10. Start time 4pm 04:00 PM - […]
Celebrating Hanah Jon Taylor's 75th Birthday, featuring the Madison Jazz Orchestra and a jam session afterward. Cake at 6 PM. Bring food or snacks if you'd like. FREE event! Donations are welcome. Proceeds go to "COOL SCHOOL" - Hanah's weekly free music workshops for young musicians.
Brought to you by Feestet The North Street Cabaret jazz jam is created to celebrate and explore jazz. We welcome all of it: the standards, the improvised, the free, and the tangential genres: Bossa, R&B, Funk, Folk, Rap, if you call it, we'll try it out. This space holds a special place in our heart, […]
$20/Adv$27/DOS (Cash/Venmo). TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lundi-gras-north-street-cabaret-tickets-1225471330739?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl This year we're moving the party a day early to Lundi Gras! We'll feature all your favorite Mardi Gras tunes as well as some new songs in the rotation this year! Get your masks, beads and umbrellas and come party with us on Monday March 3rd! As always all […]
The Five Points Jazz Collective has been a quirky and disparate presence in Madison’s music scene for over a decade. Serving as the house band at the Mason Lounge since it opened in 2010, the Collective is an extended family of local musicians from varied backgrounds. Playing a mixture of jazz old and new, the […]
Join us for an evening of Brass Band, New Orleans Soul and R&B and Second Line to celebrate Fat Tuesday at Lucille with The New Orleans Tribute Band, let by Darren Sterud
This jam happens every Thursday, outside on the terrace in nice weather and inside otherwise. A house rhythm section is usually provided. The jam is really two distinct jams: early jazz from 4-5:15, and classic/ midcentury to modern jazz from 5:30-7. The early jazz jam will include blues/ New Orleans/ early Tin Pan Alley: tunes […]
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).
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 […]
The Red Rooster welcomes back one of Madison’s most accomplished musical units, the Bill Roberts Combo, for a Friday happy hour show! Shaped by jazz/blues stylings in the tradition of George Benson, Wes Montgomery, and Kenny Burrell, Roberts is a nuanced master of technique and dynamics. His veteran sidemen – many of whom have played […]
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. […]
Mouth-watering food, friendly service, and the romantic sounds of guitar-saxophone jazz. Quiet enough for conversation.
Cool School occurs every Saturday morning at 10 am. For those of you who don't know, Cool School is a FREE jazz improvisation workshop targeted towards kids (although anyone can attend). Every week, we will concentrate on one specific instrument family. We will have a general session then break up to smaller groups for more […]
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 […]
Christo's Novelty Combo presents a unique mixture of the Vaudeville era, novelty and jazz-infused hot steel guitar and ukulele of the 1920s and 30s "Hawaiian Craze," and the swinging sounds of French, Django Reinhardt-style small group swing jazz from the 1930s and 40s. Think Hot Hawaiian guitar meets Jazz à la Django! Much of the […]
Charlie Painter is a self-studied, self- producing, Madison-based guitarist, band leader and teacher since 2008. Painter's multi conceptual approach is informed by decades of weekly/monthly residencies, transcribing records by ear, and a mentorship under NYC Jazz guitarist Jordan Klemons since 2020.
TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tobias-meinhart-quartet-tickets-1118077944229?aff=oddtdtcreator ONLINE TICKET SALES END 4 HOURS BEFORE SHOWTIME. TICKETS MAY ALSO BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR. Tobias Meinhart, saxophones - Julian Shore, piano - Matt Penman, bass - JK Kim, drums ARTIST WEBSITE | https://www.tobiasmeinhart.com/about/ Since his modest beginnings in Woerth, Germany the tenor saxophonist has garnered acclaim in both Europe […]
Gamma Ray hosts a special night of jazz and community. The night opens up with a set by the Jon Hoel Quartet, featuring some of Madison’s finest musicians. During the second set, instrumentalists, vocalists, emcees, poets and dancers of all abilities are welcome to take the stage for an open jazz/funk/fusion jam. GAMMA JAZZ JAMMA 2nd […]
Les Cordes en Blue plays music inspired by the legendary Django Reinhardt and combines that with a love of hot jazz, trad jazz, bebop, straight-ahead jazz, and jazz standards.
TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chris-rottmayer-kelsey-wallner-clark-sommers-matt-endres-tickets-1252055895889?aff=oddtdtcreator ONLINE TICKET SALES END 4 HOURS BEFORE SHOWTIME. TICKETS MAY ALSO BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR Chris Rottmayer is a jazz pianist, composer, and jazz vibraphonist living in Madison, Wisconsin. Chris has been a freelance jazz pianist since 1990, was a pianist for Walt Disney World from 1999 to 2020, and […]
Singer-songwriter Louka Patenaude brings his roots crossover show to MHI. He's joined by John Christensen on bass & Jason Kutz on piano. Tickets
Join saxophonist Benjamin Barson and vocalist/guitarist Gizelxanath Rodriguez to celebrate the publication of Barson's book Brassroots Democracy: Maroon Ecologies and the Jazz Commons. Named a top book of the 2024 by PopMatters, Brassroots Democracy celebrates the African American and Afro-Latinx grassroots labor organizers, civil rights activists, and blueswomen who in 1890s New Orleans came […]
Join us for a night of Cuban Salsa and Latin Jazz featuring: The Yorvanis Duran Latin Quartet!
This jam happens every Thursday, outside on the terrace in nice weather and inside otherwise. A house rhythm section is usually provided. The jam is really two distinct jams: early jazz from 4-5:15, and classic/ midcentury to modern jazz from 5:30-7. The early jazz jam will include blues/ New Orleans/ early Tin Pan Alley: tunes […]
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 […]
LAKEWAVES TRIO will be conducting a double-set, multi-hour Vibe Audit of Madison's Up North Bar, to make sure this cozy venue has what it needs to handle the powerhouse effect of these live electric space jazz fusioneers in the future. They'll be gathering data at both Madison and Milwaukee venues this spring, looking for any […]
Founded in 2014, the Bill Roberts Combo brings a tight, nuanced, and rhythmically powerful presentation to blues-jazz unlike anything you've heard before. The Combo performs both as an instrumental unit, and in a full band with a vocalist and other instrumentation, allowing the Combo to shine in many different kinds of events and venues. Bill […]
On Friday, March 14 the show will feature liquid and rich flute and sax playing by Tom Gullion, smooth and solid drums and bass by Dane Richeson and John Christensen, and sensitive piano and synth sounds from yours truly. We will feature engaging, quiet, and gentle tunes by modern jazz greats to provide a peaceful […]
Purchase tickets $20 general admission Students free (ticket required) Mead Witter School of Music Guest Artist Series Terell Stafford, acclaimed trumpet player based in New York, has been hailed as “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player” by piano legend McCoy Tyner. Stafford is recognized as an incredibly gifted and […]
Cool School occurs every Saturday morning at 10 am. For those of you who don't know, Cool School is a FREE jazz improvisation workshop targeted towards kids (although anyone can attend). Every week, we will concentrate on one specific instrument family. We will have a general session then break up to smaller groups for more […]
Larry Stout, keyboard Rand Moore, drums John Widdicombe, bass
Inside Pocket is a jazz group based in Madison, Wisconsin. In the past we focused on standards, original compositions, hard bop, and contemporary jazz by Kenny Garrett, Pat Metheny, and others. More recently, our Stan Getz themed nights have been enthusiastically received. This is the last of those - after this performance we will be […]
Dan Barker, keyboard Rand Moore, drums John Widdicombe, bass
media release: Following two sold out shows paying tribute to A Charlie Brown Christmas….Mr. Chair is back at Lola’s for another evening of live jazz at Lola’s with a “Dinner & Show Experience” on Sunday March 16th. This time the band will play one of the most cherished albums in jazz history with Hank Mobley’s “Soul Station” in it’s entirety, […]
The Mason Lounge and @Bluestemjazz presents Tuesday Night Jazz.Aden Stier Quartet returns!
Each week I'm joined by a different guest for two sets of Jazz in the upstairs of Gib's victorian style cocktail bar. If you're hungry you can pair our vibe with pizza or the "Date Night" special. The Date Night special from Grampa's Pizza next door is... 1 small plate or salad, 1 specialty pizza, […]
Jazz Improvisation workshop 6-7PM open to all levels of players. This week we will focus on using your aural skills and intuition to create melodies in the blues, major, and minor progressions. Bring your axe, join in the music making. All ages, All levels are welcome. NO cover. Jazz Jam 7-9 PM open to all […]
Join us for a night of Latin and Peruvian Jazz and Salsa at Lucille with The Richard Hildner Armacanqui Quartet!
This jam happens every Thursday, outside on the terrace in nice weather and inside otherwise. A house rhythm section is usually provided. The jam is really two distinct jams: early jazz from 4-5:15, and classic/ midcentury to modern jazz from 5:30-7. The early jazz jam will include blues/ New Orleans/ early Tin Pan Alley: tunes […]
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).
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 […]
Join us for this monthly Happy Hour event by Marisa Balistreri Trio every third Friday of the month. Marisa Balistreri - vocal Stefan Hall - guitar Jeff Weiss - bass Free event! The door opens at 5 PM. Marisa Balistreri is a Madison-based vocalist. A former professional Italian opera singer with an international career, Marisa […]
The Bill Roberts Combo, a crowd favorite, will be back in the parlor on Friday, 3/21. Show starts at 6:30 pm, doors open 5:30. Tickets
TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/twin-talk-tickets-1223861606009?aff=oddtdtcreator ONLINE TICKET SALES END 4 HOURS BEOFRE SHOWTIME. TICKETS MAY ALSO BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR BlueStem Jazz Presentation ARTIST WEBSITE | https://www.twintalkmusic.com/ subverts the usual sax trio conventions in clever, immensely satisfying ways…undeniably heavy music.” - Peter Margasak, Nowhere Street “…free-improvisation aesthetic at its core…the tunes on Twin Talk Live […]
Cool School occurs every Saturday morning at 10 am. For those of you who don't know, Cool School is a FREE jazz improvisation workshop targeted towards kids (although anyone can attend). Every week, we will concentrate on one specific instrument family. We will have a general session then break up to smaller groups for more […]
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 […]
Dan VanZeeland, keyboard Rand Moore, drums Francis Deck, bass
Gamma Ray hosts a special night of jazz and community. The night opens up with a set by the Jon Hoel Quartet, featuring some of Madison’s finest musicians. During the second set, instrumentalists, vocalists, emcees, poets and dancers of all abilities are welcome to take the stage for an open jazz/funk/fusion jam. GAMMA JAZZ JAMMA 2nd […]
The Mason Lounge and @bluestemjazz present Tuesday Night Jazz!The Pray Trio has expanded to the Pray Quintet!
Each week I'm joined by a different guest for two sets of Jazz in the upstairs of Gib's victorian style cocktail bar. If you're hungry you can pair our vibe with pizza or the "Date Night" special. The Date Night special from Grampa's Pizza next door is... 1 small plate or salad, 1 specialty pizza, […]
Join us for a night of Bebop, Standards, Straight Ahead and Grooves at Lucille with The Joe White Quartet!
This jam happens every Thursday, outside on the terrace in nice weather and inside otherwise. A house rhythm section is usually provided. The jam is really two distinct jams: early jazz from 4-5:15, and classic/ midcentury to modern jazz from 5:30-7. The early jazz jam will include blues/ New Orleans/ early Tin Pan Alley: tunes […]
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 […]
Blind Shot Social Club welcomes one of Madison’s most accomplished musical units, the Bill Roberts Combo. Shaped by jazz/blues stylings in the tradition of George Benson, Wes Montgomery, and Kenny Burrell, Roberts is a nuanced master of technique and dynamics. His veteran sidemen – many of whom have played overseas – bring experience and an […]
Adolfo Mendonca is a performer, jazz educator and researcher from Brazil. He currently works at University of Minnesota-Morris as Director of Jazz Studies and Director of the University of Minnesota-Morris Jazz Festival. Adolfo has been described by JAZZIZ magazine as a “sprightly player that evokes Chick Corea at his most lyrical”. Among many performances he […]
Cool School occurs every Saturday morning at 10 am. For those of you who don't know, Cool School is a FREE jazz improvisation workshop targeted towards kids (although anyone can attend). Every week, we will concentrate on one specific instrument family. We will have a general session then break up to smaller groups for more […]
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 […]
Stan Godfriaux, keyboard Rand Moore, drums John Schafer, bass
Part of the larger Feest Quintet, Helen Feest (vocals), and Anthony Utehs (guitar) can be found duo-ing in smaller stage settings, playing refreshed renditions of jazz standards, 60’s pop classics, and folk songs.
The Five Points Jazz Collective has been a quirky and disparate presence in Madison’s music scene for over a decade. Serving as the house band at the Mason Lounge since it opened in 2010, the Collective is an extended family of local musicians from varied backgrounds. Playing a mixture of jazz old and new, the […]
Each week I'm joined by a different guest for two sets of Jazz in the upstairs of Gib's victorian style cocktail bar. If you're hungry you can pair our vibe with pizza or the "Date Night" special. The Date Night special from Grampa's Pizza next door is... 1 small plate or salad, 1 specialty pizza, […]
This jam happens every Thursday, outside on the terrace in nice weather and inside otherwise. A house rhythm section is usually provided. The jam is really two distinct jams: early jazz from 4-5:15, and classic/ midcentury to modern jazz from 5:30-7. The early jazz jam will include blues/ New Orleans/ early Tin Pan Alley: tunes […]
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).
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 […]
The Gerri DiMaggio trio invites you into a creative and colorful world of Brazilian Samba, Bolero, and a fresh take on American standards. It’s music that connects and inspires joy. Featuring Bob Pesselman on guitar and John Mesoloras on bass.
Tandem Press and the UW-Madison Mead Witter School of Music’s Jazz Studies Program are pleased to present the Tandem Press Friday Jazz Series, featuring students from the UW-Madison Mead Witter School of Music’s Jazz Studies Program under the leadership of Johannes Wallmann, the John and Carolyn Peterson Chair in Jazz Studies, along with Dan Cavanagh, […]
TICKET LINK | Ryan Meisel: Tenor, Alto, & Soprano Saxophones. Susan Hofer: Vocals Ryan delivers thought provoking, dynamic and spirited shows. Captivating audiences, Meisel's original music expresses the story of his lifelong musical journey through song. Performing with his classic Quartet at the core, Ryan will be inviting additional saxophones to augment the band and […]
Cool School occurs every Saturday morning at 10 am. For those of you who don't know, Cool School is a FREE jazz improvisation workshop targeted towards kids (although anyone can attend). Every week, we will concentrate on one specific instrument family. We will have a general session then break up to smaller groups for more […]
Student lead jazz jam with jazz educators coaching and helping to lead the session. Free event. All are welcome to listen or join in. Sign up sheet. Come bring your friends and be ready to sit in and create some music together. All ages and abilities welcome. Bring your instruments, Bring your family and friends, […]
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 […]
Every first Sunday of the month, Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines bring you finely crafted music. Each month is a different offering as they collaborate with some of the greatest local talent that Madison has to offer. Stay tuned for more details for this specific event. Suggested donation $10. Start time 4pm 04:00 PM - […]
