Your Guide to the Local Jazz Scene
Milwaukee-based drummer Joe Carr’s passion for New Orleans-style music has culminated in a fun and wonderfully fresh homage. Named after Louisiana drummer Charles “Hungry” Williams, the band twists '50s bop with the classic Caribbean tones popular in the region. While shows to promote their last two releases were derailed by COVID, the band is back […]
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 […]
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Madison, Wisconsin, Jazz Hams is a funky quintet that infuses the essence of groove music with original compositions intended to get audiences moving. Formed in 2020, the band is a dynamic blend of seasoned musicians who share a passion for crafting infectious rhythms and soulful melodies. Their performances […]
Maestranza plays a mix of covers and originals from a variety of genres rooted in modern jazz. Maestranza bandcamp releases Nathan Relles-Guitar Aaron Metz-Bass Zach Ramirez-Saxophone Will Bailey-Drums
Get your recommended daily allowance of Jazz/Funk/Fusion, spiced with some Latin, NOLA 2nd Line, and Blues Cold Fusion is a Jazz, Fusion, and Funk quartet from Madison, WI that performs original songs and some creatively reinterpreted covers. With heavy influences from artists like John Scofield, Vulfpeck, Lyle Mays, Robben Ford, Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, and […]
Combo Noir was founded in 2018 by genre-hopping vocalist Anna Purnell (Yid Vicious, Forward! Marching Band, Intemperance Collective, The Sizzlers, etc.) and New Orleans transplant, pianist Adam St. Reiff. Drawing from varied, eclectic, and soulful repertoires, the band is a great accompaniment for everything from hootchie-cootchie dancing to staring pensively into your third martini.
Cold Fusion is a Jazz, Fusion, and Funk quartet from Madison, WI that performs original songs and some creatively reinterpreted covers. With heavy influences from artists like John Scofield, Vulfpeck, Lyle Mays, Robben Ford, Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, and Miles Davis, it is easy to hear the fusion of both modern and traditional styles in […]
The Red Rooster welcomes back one of Madison’s most accomplished musical units, the Bill Roberts Combo. Shaped by jazz/blues stylings in the tradition of 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 ear for […]
Milwaukee-based drummer Joe Carr’s passion for New Orleans-style music has culminated in a fun and wonderfully fresh homage. Named after Louisiana drummer Charles “Hungry” Williams, the band twists '50s bop with the classic Caribbean tones popular in the region. While shows to promote their last two releases were derailed by COVID, the band is back […]
Minneapolis Jazz Fusion band, Bok Choy, is coming all the way to Madison, Wisconsin to play at Red Rooster. Playing a mix of originals and covers, this set is bound to be one you do not want to miss! 6:30-8:30 $5 at the Door
