MADISON JAZZ ORCHESTRA. One of the hottest, swingin’est jazz orchestras in southern Wisconsin, the 18-piece MJO performs charts from the bands of Count Basie, Duke Ellington & Louie Bellson. Each month the band focuses on individual composers and orchestras. The MJO performs every fourth Thursday of the month at the Brink Lounge, 715 E. Washington. 7pm. Free admission, donations encouraged.
JOHN CHRISTENSEN: ALBUM RELEASE PARTY. Christensen will be joined by Tony Barba, saxophone; Matt Gold, guitar; Joshua Catania, piano and Chicago drummer extraordinaire Neil Hemphill for a special album release party for John’s second release, SOFT ROCK. The rootsy, instrumental stadium jazz hits are bound to rile up the most seasoned conceptual thinker and straight-shoot the picking-star dancer to realms of nirvana. The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. 8pm. Tickets $15-$18.
TOMATO BOX. Behind the Beat presents Tomato Box, formed by drummer Michael Brenneis to explore the fringes of Jazz and free music, always with the goal of developing something unique. Expanding to a sextet, the group includes new members Tony Barba on tenor saxophone and clarinet, Jamie Kember on trombone, and Paul Hastil on piano. Brad Townsend returns on bass from the 2010s iteration, and stalwart mallet percussionist Geoff Brady, an original member, completes the lineup. UW Memorial Union Terrace, 800 Langdon St. 4pm. Free event.
KENNY REICHERT 4TET ALBUM RELEASE. Chicago-based guitarist, composer, bandleader, and educator Kenny Reichert has been described as “a distinctive player and composer” by DownBeat Magazine and “accomplished” by Textura. This concert celebrates Reichert’s new album, Switch, released on June 7 on Calligram Records. The quartet features Lenard Simpson (alto saxophone), Ethan Philion (upright bass), and Devin Drobka (drums and cymbals). North Street Cabaret, 620 North St. 8pm. Tickets $20.
JAZZ AT SEQUOYA – MAX BROWN QUINTET. Trombonist Max Brown leads this group of talented young musicians featuring Peter Mathistad (Tenor), Lance Letellier (Piano), Aden Stier (Bass), and Jordan Kowalski (Drums), who are all active in the Madison jazz scene. Their set will focus on Jazz Messengers’ tunes, hard bop and post-bop. Sequoya Public Library, 4340 Tokay Blvd. 2pm. Free event.
The Jazz Guys return with tight new renditions of modern jazz and standards and stylish jazz arrangements of classic pop in carefully honed original arrangements first developed during the pandemic quarantine and debuted at Café Coda in spring 2021.
Peter Mathistad, sax | Paul Muench, piano | Vince Jesse, guitar | John Schaffer, bass | Jim Huwe, drums
MADISON JAZZ JAM. The second jam of November includes an educational workshop from 6-7pm followed by an open jam from 7 to 9:30pm. House band to be announced. COPA, 2841 Index Road, Fitchburg. 6pm. Free admission, donations accepted.
MADISON JAZZ JAM SUMMER SHOWCASE WITH JORDAN KOWALSKI. Madison Jazz Society Summer Showcase and Jam series will feature The Jordan Kowalski Trio in a showcase concert set from 6 to 7 pm and followed by an open jazz jam from 7-9pm. The trio includes Kowalski, drums; Peter Mathistad, sax and Isaac Surprenant, bass. COPA Madison www.copamadison.com is currently in the incubator arts venue mode. The speakeasy like club is contained in an old warehouse building on Index Road. There is no cover but the Jam accepts donations (cash or online donations) at their website: madisonjazz.com. 6pm. COPA SAIL, 2841 Index Road, Fitchburg. Free event.
Leopold’s proudly hosts Madison Django Jazz Jam every Wednesday. Come enjoy live acoustic gypsy jazz music in the style of Django Reinhardt!
Leopold’s proudly hosts Madison Django Jazz Jam every Wednesday. Come enjoy live acoustic gypsy jazz music in the style of Django Reinhardt!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FLIX AT CAFÉ CODA. Can the middle of your week get a little bland? Come out for Café CODA’s FREE jazz documentary film series every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, from 7:00-8:30pm, starting February 8th. Each week will be a showing of different selections of artist highlights, noteworthy trends and important musical history, and you’ll be able to enjoy the show in the company of like-minded individuals.
The Mason Lounge in collaboration w/ BlueStem Jazz Presents Tuesday Night Jazz!
It’s the first Tuesday of the month and that means the 5 Points Jazz Collective will be layin’ it down on the tiny stage!
Leopold’s proudly hosts Madison Django Jazz Jam every Wednesday. Come enjoy live acoustic gypsy jazz music in the style of Django Reinhardt!
Jam session with rhythm section
Charlie Painter Trio with Kelby Kryshak, drums; Sam Olson, upright bass & CP on guitar.
Our story is about inspiration and encouragement given by lovers of good music and finding out what entertains and makes them happy. Over 22 years ago, LMS became Ladies Must Swing which came from Linda Marty Schmitz, President of the Madison Jazz Society, which also gave us our very first performance opportunity!
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. The Latin sounds invite the audience into her own creative and colorful world.
Her working band includes some of the finest musicians in the area including Bob Pesselman on guitar, and Rich Larson on percussion.
ASTRO (Anders Svanoe’s Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra)
Anders Svanoe-baritone saxophone
Pawan Benjamin-alto and tenor saxophones, flutes, Shehnai
Tony Catania-tenor saxophone
Jim Doherty-trumpet
Phil Zell-trumpet
Louka Patenaude-guitar
Henry Boehm-bass
Brad Townsend-bass
Michael Brenneis-drums/electronics
Nick Zielinski-drums
The group features an all-star group of improvisers and composers from the Madison area. The group will teleport musically from experimental to more familiar music written by baritone saxophonist, Anders Svanoe.
“The music here is anything but predictable and Svanoe writes memorable melodies, like the hard swinging bebop composition “Bird Strike” which would fit easily on a Pepper Adams recording. Svanoe’s heated solo gives way to the coolness of Doherty’s trumpet. Elsewhere the saxophonist goes toe-to-toe with Conroy on the brief meditative piece “Spiral Staircase Glamour;” and extends the reflection on “Altimeter High,” which could easily be confused with the music of Don Cherry. Then there’s the cartoon theme/Albert Ayler march “Walk On The SAS” which mines madcap for relevance. The closing track “Subsonic” features the bassists’ bowed and plucked sounds that give way to luscious harmonies. Svanoe’s richly verdant horn opens the composition to images of blue skies blue.”
Mark Corroto- All About Jazz
Leopold’s proudly hosts Madison Django Jazz Jam every Wednesday. Come enjoy live acoustic gypsy jazz music in the style of Django Reinhardt!
MADISON JAZZ JAM. The second jam of November includes an educational workshop from 6-7pm followed by an open jam from 7 to 9:30pm. House band to be announced. COPA, 2841 Index Road, Fitchburg. 6pm. Free admission, donations accepted.
Leopold’s proudly hosts Madison Django Jazz Jam every Wednesday. Come enjoy live acoustic gypsy jazz music in the style of Django Reinhardt!
Jam session with rhythm section
Charlie Painter Trio with Kelby Kryshak, drums; Sam Olson, upright bass & CP on guitar.
MADISON JAZZ ORCHESTRA. One of the hottest, swingin’est jazz orchestras in southern Wisconsin, the 18-piece MJO performs charts from the bands of Count Basie, Duke Ellington & Louie Bellson. Each month the band focuses on individual composers and orchestras. The MJO performs every fourth Thursday of the month at the Brink Lounge, 715 E. Washington. 7pm. Free admission, donations encouraged.
Leopold’s proudly hosts Madison Django Jazz Jam every Wednesday. Come enjoy live acoustic gypsy jazz music in the style of Django Reinhardt!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FLIX AT CAFÉ CODA. Can the middle of your week get a little bland? Come out for Café CODA’s FREE jazz documentary film series every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, from 7:00-8:30pm, starting February 8th. Each week will be a showing of different selections of artist highlights, noteworthy trends and important musical history, and you’ll be able to enjoy the show in the company of like-minded individuals.