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MADISON JAZZ SOCIETY YEAR END CELEBRATION WITH THE SWEET SHEIKS.  Mark the end of another successful year of the Madison Jazz Jam at this celebration.  The regular jam will take place from 1-3pm, followed by a musical 2 sets with Milwaukee’s Sweet Sheiks bookending a Madison Jazz Society meeting at 4:45pm.  Everyone is welcome.  Café CODA, 1224 Williamson St., 1pm.  Free event.

Every Saturday night, bring your instruments or just yourself to join in our Late Night Improvising Jazz Jam Session. All disciplines are welcome. No fake books, please.

$5. (Pay at the door)

A Madison institution for over 15 years, this jam session features some of the city’s finest jazz musicians. Instrumentalists, vocalists, emcees and poets are encouraged to sit-in for a fun night of collaborative music.

For more info on special guests and theme nights please visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNewBreedJazzJam

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.

5/10:  DOUG WHITE TRIO CELEBRATES ALBUM RELEASE.  The trio, featuring Dave Cooper on trumpet and flugelhorn; Dane Richeson on percussion and White on keys will perform fresh arrangements of modern jazz classics by Miles Davis, Chick Corea and Wayne Shorter, as well as originals.  The concert will mark the release of the Doug White Quintet’s newest album, Awaken, which also features Tom Gullion, saxophones and flutes; Mark Urness, bass.  Café CODA, 1224 Williamson St.  5pm.  Free admission.   

Jim’s program includes selections from major jazz artists/composers thru the history of the genre. Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck, Ahmad Jamal, McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Don Grolnick and more will be featured.

“Jim Erickson is proof, if any is needed, that there are major jazz talents performing in the United States outside of New York, Chicago, New Orleans and the West Coast.” Scott Yanow – Los Angeles, jazz author/reviewer

Calling all musicians, seasoned improvisers, and those curious to dive into the world of spontaneous music-making!

No need to worry about sheet music or rehearsed performances here. It’s all about going with the flow and embracing the unexpected.

Highlights of the evening include:

🎵 A vibrant atmosphere where musicians of all abilities are encouraged to participate and explore their improvisational skills.
🎵 A supportive and inclusive environment that fosters collaboration and experimentation.
🎵 Freedom to create unique and spontaneous musical pieces, without boundaries or predefined rules.
🎵 Opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals and form impromptu bands or collaborations.
🎵 A chance to discover new musical styles, learn from others, and broaden your horizons.

Whether you’re a virtuoso or a beginner, this jam session is open to all. It’s an incredible chance to learn, grow, and experience the thrill of making music in the moment. So, don’t miss out on this extraordinary gathering of musical souls.

Remember, the event is free, so invite your friends, family, and fellow music enthusiasts. Let’s come together and create a night of unforgettable melodies, harmonies, and rhythms. See you there!

Every Saturday night, bring your instruments or just yourself to join in our Late Night Improvising Jazz Jam Session. All disciplines are welcome. No fake books, please.

$5. (Pay at the door)

A Madison institution for over 15 years, this jam session features some of the city’s finest jazz musicians. Instrumentalists, vocalists, emcees and poets are encouraged to sit-in for a fun night of collaborative music.

For more info on special guests and theme nights please visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNewBreedJazzJam

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.

Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 7PM we’re taking it back to the basics with our Bring Your Own Vinyl series, so you can enjoy the crackle & pops and distinct rich quality that you can only get with vinyl.

Vinyl maintains a richer sound quality, so you can enjoy the quality of a live-music experience with your favorite songs. Bring your friends and share a mini-concert type of experience.

Leopold’s proudly hosts Madison Django Jazz Jam every Wednesday. Come enjoy live acoustic gypsy jazz music in the style of Django Reinhardt!

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.