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A soulful blend of jazz, roots, and fiddle, Old Soul brings a modern take to pre-war jazz and Americana. |
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Join us at Cafe Coda Wednesdays at 5 pm for our weekly open-jam, with the straight-ahead, blues-oriented Mac Earleywine Trio opening, and Mac emceeing. This dynamic ensemble brings together three of Madison’s most exciting musicians, each offering their own vibrant voice to create a sound that is both tender and lively. Expect animated harmonies, soulful […]
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TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/matt-blair-quartet-tickets-1984580872814?aff=oddtdtcreator A BlueStem Presentation Matt Blair. piano – Will Greene, guitar, Saxophone – Brian courage. bass – Devin Gray, drums Matt Blair is a pianist, composer, multimedia artist, and educator living in Madison, Wisconsin. His work draws upon diverse musical traditions such as jazz and improvisation, sound art, minimalism, and electronic music. […]
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Join us every Wednesday for Jazz Night! This week we’re hosting The Greg Riss Quartet featuring: Greg Riss (drums), Austin Cebulske (saxophone), Jack Johnson (piano), and Oliver Gomez (bass).
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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.
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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 […]
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TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leslie-vincent-and-the-vibes-tickets-1984581036303?aff=oddtdtcreator ONLINE TICKET SALES END 4 HOURS BEFORE SHOWTIME. TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. ARTIST WEBSITE | https://lesliedellavincent.com/ As much a storyteller as a jazz singer” (DownBeat Magazine), Leslie Vincent is a renowned jazz vocalist and prolific songwriter who’s become hailed for her warm stage presence and “fun, human, beautiful interpretations” (Levi Weinhagen). Her […]
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Join us in the lounge for happy hour (until 7pm), and guitar-saxophone jazz. Appetizers or the full dinner menu also available in the lounge. Quiet enough for conversation while still interesting for serious listeners.
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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 Aruṇ Lūthrā, […]
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Join us for an evening of dynamic, conversation-driven jazz with the Doug White Quartet live at CODA on May 1st. This special performance will feature: my swinging Hammond Organ grooves and gentle piano inventions two great wind players – Tom Gullion and Austin Cebulske- in a delightful interplay of flutes and saxes percussion master Dane […]
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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 […]
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Ben Ferris is a Bassist, Composer and Educator from Madison, WI. Ben performs regularly in the midwest, especially with the Ben Ferris Trio, a creative music ensemble that focuses on new compositions by musicians in the band. His group the Ben Ferris Quintet released their debut album, “Home” in 2016 featuring original compositions by Ben […]
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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 […]
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Join us at Cafe Coda Wednesdays at 5 pm for our weekly open-jam, with the straight-ahead, blues-oriented Mac Earleywine Trio opening, and Mac emceeing. This dynamic ensemble brings together three of Madison’s most exciting musicians, each offering their own vibrant voice to create a sound that is both tender and lively. Expect animated harmonies, soulful […]
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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 […]
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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.
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Feestet (pronounced “Feest-tet”) is a Madison-based, post-pandemic jazz ensemble fronted by vocalist Helen Feest. Cutting their teeth on standards from the Great American Songbook, Feestet formed from a weekly jazz jam in 2021. Since then, they’ve performed at several notable local venues and events: Jazz at Five, North Street Cabaret, Atwood Fest, The Sessions at […] |
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The long-running Milwaukee-based trio of guitarist Paul Silbergleit, bassist Clay Schaub, and drummer Devin Drobka—seasoned jazzers who together are a swingin’, songful, and creative force—comes to Café Coda to celebrate the release of their first album as a unit, The Stillness of July (Calligram Records)! As with so many of their shows, the music includes […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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Charlie Painter – guitar Oliver Gomez – bass Opening act starts at 6:30
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 7:30PM (sold out) Sunday, May 10, 2026 · 2:00PM Program includes: Grammy Award winning jazz pianist Bill Charlap is known for a “stylistic range that encompasse rollicking stride piano, bebop virtuosity, and Carol Friedman harmonically opulent modernism” (The New York Times). Concert Sponsors: Jun and Sandy Lee & Tom Neujahr […]
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TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/djangophonique-ft-christo-ruppenthal-and-grant-flick-tickets-1985293140225?aff=oddtdtcreator ARTIST WEBSITE | https://christoruppenthal.com/djangophonique-ft-christo-ruppenthal-and-grant-flick Djangophonique is an award winning project that delivers the infectious joy, and expressive freedom that is at the heart of Django Reinhardt’s jazz Manouche. With respect for the tradition and a fearless creativity that bends the conventions of the style, Djangophonique is keeping the Hot Club revival […]
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Celebrating Professor Peter Dominguez’s retirement from UW Madison! Featuring the UW-Madison Bridge Ensemble, Gerri DiMaggio and Tony Casteñeda’s Latin Jazz Band. $20 at the door Come celebrate the end of the semester at Cafe Coda! Full Schedule: 3:00- 4:15: Bridge Ensemble 4:45 – 5:55 Gerri DiMaggio 6-6:45 Ensemble Aubergine (next door at Aubergine) 7:15 – […]
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6-7pm – Vocal workshop with Sally de Broux, Gerri DiMaggio, Susan Hofer, and Chris Wagner 7-9pm – Jam session
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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 […]
Free
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.
Free
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 […] |
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Dr. Matthew Endres is a dynamic drummer, educator, and performer whose career bridges jazz performance, education, and ethnomusicology. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, followed by both his Master of Music and Doctorate in Music and Ethnomusicology from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Since 2017, Dr. Endres has served on […]
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Step into the flow with Jazz Flux featuring tenor saxophonist Jamill Shaw live at CODA on May 15th. Built around the idea of constant musical motion, Jazz Flux isn’t just a band, it’s an evolving collective. Each performance brings together top-tier musicians in a fresh configuration, creating a sound that shifts, breathes, and unfolds in […]
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Join us for Saturday Jazz! This month, we welcome the Neil Daily Quintet. The Neil Daily Quintet is a jazz ensemble rooted in tradition and driven by innovation. Featuring trumpet, saxophone, upright bass, piano, and drums, the group performs a wide-ranging repertoire from early jazz classics and standards to contemporary works and original compositions. Through dynamic […]
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Acoustic Moose featuring Five Points Jazz Collective Join us for a special Acoustic Moose with Five Points Jazz Collective! You have two chances to see this show: Saturday May 16th 5-7 PM – Live Show at Audio For The Arts AND Live Stream on the Audio For The Arts Facebook page Sunday May 17th 2-4 […]
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 […]
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Acoustic Moose featuring Five Points Jazz Collective Join us for a special Acoustic Moose with Five Points Jazz Collective! You have two chances to see this show: Saturday May 16th 5-7 PM – Live Show at Audio For The Arts AND Live Stream on the Audio For The Arts Facebook page Sunday May 17th 2-4 […] 
Madison’s Polish Heritage Club Presents: An Afternoon with Emily Fons & Janna Vinson Concert & Reception Sunday May 17, 2026 at 3:00 pm Doors open at 2:30 pm., Bethany United Methodist Church 3910 Mineral Point Rd. Madison, WI TICKETS: $20. Members $15. Pay at door with cash or check. We cannot accept credit cards. RSVP […]
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The summer series of yard jazz and blues concerts begins Sunday May 17, with Austin Cebulske on sax joining Doug from 4 – 5:30 pm at 5526 Marconi Street, Madison. Bring a lawn chair if possible. All ages! Carry-ins welcome. No admission, freewill offerings are encouraged. We hope to continue the series on most Sundays throughout […]
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Jim Doherty, trumpet Greg Smith, reeds Larry Stout, keyboard John Widdicombe, bass
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Aden Stier & Jordan Kowalski bring a different jazzy group each month!
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Milwaukee’s Cameron Spann Quartet features drummer Spann, who also studies at Boston’s Berklee College of Music. Interpreting contemporary music through a progressive jazz filter is his jam. Lucille, one of the weirder shaped restaurants in town, is a good place for live music, as sound carries up the open triangle to the second floor balcony.
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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 […]
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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.
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Michael Hackett, trumpet & flugelhorn – Chris Rottmayer, piano – Matt Heredia, bass – Wayne Salzman II, drums Dr. Hackett’s career has been quite diverse, backing up artists such as Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Frankie Valli, and Perry Como as well as performing in regularly in jazz clubs such as Birdland, Swing 46, and Blues […] |
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Join us in the lounge for happy hour (until 7pm), and guitar-saxophone jazz. Appetizers or the full dinner menu also available in the lounge. Quiet enough for conversation while still interesting for serious listeners.
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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 […]
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Christo’s Novelty Combo presents a unique mixture of the Vaudeville era, novelty infused hot steel guitar and ukulele of the 1920s and 30s “Hawaiian Craze” and the swinging sounds of French jazz from the 1930s and 40s. Think Hot Hawaiian guitar meets Jazz à la Django!
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TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kenny-reichert-quintet-colours-tickets-1987328554203?aff=oddtdtcreator BlueStem Residency invites you to celebrate the release of Shifting Paradigm Records latest album from guitarist Kenny Reichert Kenny Reichert – electric guitar Russ Johnson – trumpet Geof Bradfield – tenor saxophone Tim Ipsen– upright bass. Devin Drobka – drums Letters From The Road is a five-week residency sponsored by BlueStem and […]
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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 […]
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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.
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Jon Vriesacker, violin Larry Stout, keyboards Ron Hansen, drums John Widdicombe, bass
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Join us in the lounge for happy hour (until 7pm), and guitar-saxophone jazz. Appetizers or the full dinner menu also available in the lounge. Quiet enough for conversation while still interesting for serious listeners.
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Louka Patenaud, guitar Larry Stout, keyboards John Widdicombe, bass
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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 […]
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TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kenny-reichert-quartet-twin-cities-quartet-tickets-1987328997529?aff=oddtdtcreator Celebrate the release of Shifting Paradigm Records latest album from guitarist Kenny Reichert Kenny Reichert – electric guitar Matt Blair – piano. Graydon Peterson – upright bass Ben Ehrlich – drums Twin Cities Quartet is a newer working band centered on entirely unrecorded repertoire. The compositions lean toward a modern jazz […]
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TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paul-hechts-pyrography-ii-record-release-show-tickets-1988492011134?aff=oddtdtcreator Sponsored by BlueStem Jazz | Paul Hecht’s Pyrography II Record Release Show https://youtu.be/9hFYjBmiIvY?si=6Ibn6X_KFaHELS8u Artist’s website www.pauljhecht.com Substack www.pauljhecht.substack.com Pyrography began as a pianist Paul Hecht’s trio/quartet project in 2024, documenting original compositions that explore the intersection of written form and spontaneous expression. After an initial record release, the project expanded to […]
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The Subterranean Jazz Project (SJP) is an octet whose members have an age range that spans five decades. The common goal of SJP is to have fun making music and to share it with others. The SJP repertoire covers a range of jazz standards from composers such as Duke Ellington to Wayne Shorter and Herbie […]
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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 […]
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Brian Citro, guitar and compositions Tom Vaitsas, organ Peter Mack, drums WEBSITE | briancitro.com A 2025 City of Chicago Individual Artist Program awardee, Brian Citro has been playing and writing music for 35 years. His new album, Keep Moving (Home), on Calligram Records features his “lyrical yet modern guitar playing” (Fareed Haque) on 14 original […] |
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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 […]
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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.
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Join Ladies Must Swing each month at Cafe Coda on the first Thursday of the month as we swing through spring and into summer! Dancing encouraged – bring the friends and fam! $15 cover. Award-winning, 18 piece all-female, Big Band featuring five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, piano, bass, drums, guitar, and vocalists!
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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, […]
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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 […]
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