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Jazz Flux is a group comprising several of Milwaukee’s most active performing jazz musicians.  The love of jazz has brought this group together to create and maintain one of America’s great musical traditions.  The group derives it’s unique sound from elements of hip hop, rhythm and blues, and pop and incorporates elements of those genres...

Heirloom’s drummer Hannah Johnson presents a quartet of fabulous musicians including pianist Johannes Wallman, the Director of Jazz Studies at UW Madison, Rufus Parenti, a great Saxophonist out of Chicago and Milwaukee’s own Tim Ipsen on bass. DOORS AT 7

Join Jazzy Joan (a.k.a. Joan Dadian) for the final show exploring the jazz alphabet. The show features Letter “Z” artists with recordings from Zela Margossian, Zoot Sims, Zuco 103 and ZoomTop Orchestra. Come early for Joan’s intro, as she discusses how these artists, in their own unique way, contribute to the legacy of jazz –...

Quinn Sternberg is an Asheville bassist, composer and bandleader recently relocated from New Orleans and originally from Bloomington, Indiana.  His four albums “Weird World,” “Mind Beach,” “Cicada Songs.” and 2023’s “Walking on Eggshells” draw influence from Quinn’s Midwest musical upbringing, his decade performing in New Orleans, and contemporary musical elements.  The result is a fresh...

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Faith Hatch is a multi-genre vocalist, pianist, and guitarist based in Milwaukee.  Her solo act features songs reimagined, based in soul, R&B, and jazz.  Faith earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in 2019 and was awarded Vocal Jazz Soloist by Downbeat Magazine in 2020.  ...

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Jane Han – piano / violin Sam Kacala – drums Come enjoy some live music with the spirit of collaborative improvisation! this duo explores classicial pieces ranging from Bach to Joplin on piano and drums, medleying with jazz and original compositions.  We also like to make music on the spot with some audience participation. DOORS...

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Jazzy Joan welcomes you to her new monthly recorded jazz show featuring contemporary jazz artists. Jazz from Sweden, perfectly written for a winter night. Beautiful soprano Amanda Ginsburg sings in English, Swedish and French. Also featuring harmonicist Filip Jers, multi-instrumentalist Robert Elovsson, pianist Jan Lundgren and more. IT’S BIG SWEATER NIGHT! Wear yours! Joan introduces...

From soaring melodies to infectious grooves to exhilarating ensemble interplay, Heirloom is Milwaukee’s most exciting modern jazz group helmed by drummer Hannah Johnson and guitarist Ben Dameron.  Joining them on the 19th will be Sam Taylor on tenor saxophone and Eli Naragon on upright bass. DOORS AT 7

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Jane Han – piano / violin Sam Kacala – drums Come enjoy some live music with the spirit of collaborative improvisation! this duo explores classicial pieces ranging from Bach to Joplin on piano and drums, medleying with jazz and original compositions.  We also like to make music on the spot with some audience participation. DOORS...

Soulful and spirited, Anne Davis sings the songs that have stood the test of time.  The incomparable Mike Kubicki joins her on keys.  A night of spectacular jazz in the intimate setting of bar centro. DOORS AT 7

Peter Hair (indie/alt/folk) is a Milwaukee singer/songwriter who’s songs focus on storytelling and introspective lyricism. Paperback Hero is emotive indie rock by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nathan Honore’ from Milwaukee.  Melodic baritone vocals deliver confessional lyrics that are as resilient as they are vulnerable, complementing the guitar driven sound with an undercurrent of restlessness.  Name as...

From soaring melodies to infectious grooves to exhilarating ensemble interplay, Heirloom is Milwaukee’s most exciting modern jazz group helmed by drummer Hannah Johnson and guitarist Ben Dameron.  Joining them on the 19th will be Sam Taylor on tenor saxophone and Eli Naragon on upright bass. DOORS AT 7

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Smoke N’ Mirrors brings new life to the classic organ trio sound with original compositions and fresh improvisations.  The band  is a funk-soul organ trio from Milwaukee, Wisconsin consisting of Gabriel Hammer on keys, Pete Geraci on sax, and Sam Kacala on drums. DOORS AT 7

Soulful and spirited, Anne Davis sings the songs that have stood the test of time.  The incomparable Mike Kubicki joins her on keys.  A night of spectacular jazz in the intimate setting of bar centro. DOORS AT 7

Jane Han – piano / violin Sam Kacala – drums Come enjoy some live music with the spirit of collaborative improvisation! this duo explores classicial pieces ranging from Bach to Joplin on piano and drums, medleying with jazz and original compositions.  We also like to make music on the spot with some audience participation. DOORS...

Introducing Vox Starling, a five piece female powered band, weaving lilting psychedelic layers into ethereal soundscapes.  Inspired by cosmic consciousness and mystical rhythms, Vox Starling invites you on a journey...

The WAMI-nominated duo layers finger-style cello with catchy melodies, harmonies, and improvised saxophone to create a sound comparable to groups such as Morphine and Portis Head. Jason’s saxophone weaves in...

Jazzy Joan welcomes you to her recorded jazz show featuring contemporary jazz artists, this month featuring jazz artists from the UK. Amazingly cool with jazz-guru influence and flavors from around...

Pablo brings together traditional styles of music from all over the western hemisphere. His repertoire is filled with charming melodies of the first half of the 20th century, from an ever expanding list of places such as France, USA, Mexico, Brazil and more, always keeping as his highest priority maintaining their authenticity. Pablo Cardona on...

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