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.
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!
DAVE BAYLES QUARTET. Drummer Bayles has performed with internationally-acclaimed jazz artists, including Bruce Barth, Benny Golson, Slide Hampton, Vincent Herring, Brian Lynch, Melvin Rhyne and Phil Woods. Rounding out the quartet are Midwest notables: trumpeter Russ Johnson; saxophonist Geoff Bradfield and bassist Clay Schaub. Presented by BlueStem Jazz. North Street Cabaret, 610 North St. 8pm. Tickets $20.
JASON REISDORF SON REIS PROJECT. Jason Reisdorf is a Menasha based saxophonist, improviser , and composer. The Son Reis Project also includes Jason Goessl, a seasoned guitarist, whose musical journey began in Maribel, Wisconsin; guitarist Travis Worth, a multifaceted, genre-fluid Wisconsin musician with an education firmly rooted in both formal and informal training; drummer Josh VanEngen who grew up going to see his mother play in the Symphony and going to epic rock concerts like Pink Floyd at Camp Randall Stadium. Presented by BlueStem Jazz. Audio For The Arts, 7 S. Blair St. 8pm. Tickets $15.
MICHAEL HACKETT QUINTET. Director of Jazz Studies, Associate Professor of Jazz and Commercial Music UW-Whitewater, trumpeter Michael Hackett has assembled an exciting quintet for this performance. The group will include Hackett, trumpet; Pawan Benjamin, saxophone; Chris Rottmayer, piano; Nick Moran, bass and Michael Brenneis, drums. North Street Cabaret, 610 North St. 8pm. Tickets $20.
ELLIE MARTIN QUARTET. Recognized in the vocal jazz performance and scholarship worlds, Canadian Ellie Martin is a highly respected vocalist, composer, educator, and jazz studies scholar. She is currently the vocal jazz instructor at the University of Toledo, as well as Toledo School for the Arts. Her repertoire includes Brazilian music, American songbook, bebop, as well as her original compositions. Café CODA, 1224 Williamson St. 7pm. Tickets $15.
CHARLIE BALLANTINE W/ JON COWHERD, DAVE KING AND JESSE WITTMAN. Charlie Ballantine was named as one of the top 200 living guitarists by All About Jazz. Ballantine will be joined by Jon Cowherd, piano; Jesse Whitman, bass and Dave King, drums. Presented by BlueStem Jazz. North Street Cabaret, 610 North St. 7pm. Tickets $20.
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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.
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MJS SUMMER SHOWCASE AND JAM. The Madison Jazz Jam will meet the 3rd Wednesday and run through summer with a slightly different format. A featured band will do a showcase concert and then host the regular open jam for all ages, all levels. The first featured band will be the Austin Cebulske Trio. COPA, 2841 Index Rd., Fitchburg. 6pm. Free admission, however, donations are welcome.
Leopold’s proudly hosts Madison Django Jazz Jam every Wednesday. Come enjoy live acoustic gypsy jazz music in the style of Django Reinhardt!
Latin Jazz and Standards featuring: The Nick Moran Quartet
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.