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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

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...

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

DOORS AT 7

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 through dreamlike transcendent melodies. Jen Janviere – vocals and rhythm guitar, Noel Clark – lead guitar and vocals, Ace Christie – bass and keys, Janet Schiff – cello,...

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 and out of verses harmonizing beautifully with Karli’s angelic voice. Their lyrics focus on self-love, reflection, and growth, leaving listeners feeling uplifted. When watching Natural...

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 the World. Gutsy, dreamy, abstract yet tangible for those seeking a melody. Matthew Halsall, Mark Kavuma, Binker Golding, Theo Erskine, Ruby Rushton, Ruben Fox. Original...

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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Voted 2023 Wisconsin Area Music Industry’s (WAMI) Female Vocalist of the Year, Donna Woodall has established herself as a skilled, multi-genre singer/songwriter and bandleader in the Milwaukee music scene. Donna artfully blends the musical styles of artists such as Carole King, Cassandra Wilson, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, Sting, The Beatles, and Tracy Chapman with elements...

Righteous Rooster is a jazz-groove organ trio from Chicago, featuring Henry Dickhoff on organ, Kenny Reichert on guitar, and Luke Sagadin on drums and cymbals. Their debut album, “Fowl Play,” is set to be released on October 25 with Shifting Paradigm Records. Influenced by the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Soulive, Medeski Martin & Wood, Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart,...

Milwaukee’s maverick guitarist/composer, refracting elements of Americana and world music through the improvisational structure of jazz. Deliberately shunning category and genre, Garrett’s music features memorable melodies, psychedelic textures, and virtuosic improvisations. Not quite rock, not quite jazz, his compositions harken back to the fusion explorations of Return to Forever with a forward looking approach drawing...

Ben Dameron’s BADLAND has one foot in the past and another in the future.  Powerful guitar tones punctuate a distinct modern jazz aesthetic – from epic soundscapes to haunting arias. DOORS AT 7

Carole Ferrara, vocals & John Plankenhorn, guitar and vocals Join us for an evening of soulful guitar artistry and lush vocals deeply rooted in blues, R&B, jazz, and Americana.   Sample our music at https://electriviolet.com/our-music/. Vocalist Carole Ferrara and guitarist/singer-songwriter John Plankenhorn have been performing together for more than twenty years. They’ve played abroad and countless...

Renowned vocalist Martelle Jossart has established herself as a staple in Milwaukee’s music scene since the 1990s, collaborating with notable jazz musicians. Her impressive credentials include securing first place in Wisconsin Conservatory of Music’s Jazz department scholarship program. Martelle’s musical journey began with her father’s eclectic music playlist and was later influenced by Astrud Gilberto’s...

Experience the powerful musical event; Truth is Marching In. Join us for live streaming performances from bands in five different cities on Election Eve Nov 4, 8 – 9:30pm (Eastern time), culminating in a historic moment where all five bands will unite in a simultaneous rendition of the powerful anthem “Truth is Marching In” by...

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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 through dreamlike transcendent melodies. Jen Janviere – vocals and rhythm guitar, Noel Clark – lead guitar and vocals, Ace Christie – bass and keys, Janet Schiff – cello, and...

Tango has deep magic: it reawakens memories of the body and of the mind; it tolerates differences; it shares cultures. Convinced of tango’s power to include everyone, Pianist-Bandoneonista-Dancer Winnie Cheung launched Tango With Winnie to bring live tango dance and music to both classic and unconventional tango corners of the world: concert halls, milongas, art...

The Music of John Coltrane and Chick Corea bar centro welcomes some of the best jazz musicians /improvisers in Wisconsin performing the compositions of some of the greatest improvisers / composers and jazz musicians of all time.  This will be a night you don’t want to miss! Mike Arndt has been playing the saxophone in...

MJI PRESENTS: GEOF BRADFIELD QUINTET Saxophonist and composer Geof Bradfield blends modern jazz, African rhythms, and the roots music of his native South into a style that is “explicitly adventurous and forward-looking” (AllAboutJazz.com). Born in Houston and based in Chicago, Bradfield has performed throughout North America, Europe, Russia, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, sharing...