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Jazzy Joan - ABC's of Jazz
2023-02-16 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Join Jazzy Joan (a.k.a. Joan Dadian) for her monthly recorded jazz show, the “ABCs of Jazz.”
This month features letter “Q” artists: Grammy-winning composer Quincy Jones, and 3 in-demand contemporary artists. Bassist/composer Quinn Sternberg, vocalist and Sarah Vaughan International Jazz vocal competition winner Quiana Lynell, and drummer/composer Quentin Baxter.
Jazz is alive and well with these artists! Each artist’s set is 30 minutes accompanied by Jazzy Joan’s commentary and positive vibe.
Experience the jazz-hang one letter a night, every third Thursday at Bar Centro.
Show starts 7pm, no cover. It’s a social good time.

Forrest Jackson - piano
2023-02-17 20:00 - 23:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
An evening of piano music.

bar centro presents "Milwaukee Jazz Institute Night"
2023-02-18 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
every third Saturday

The Rhythm Club - special reunion show
2023-02-24 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Wisconsin Hotel, Cafe Melange house band reunites!
Robin Pluer – vocals and accordion
Juli Wood – sax and vocals
Connie Grauer – piano, keys, and vocals
Kim Zick – drums
You will hear some funk, French, blues, R & B, Tango, and more.
Don’t miss this very special performance.

Two sets – 8 to 9pm & 9:30 to 10:30pm.

Garrett Waite Trio
2023-02-25 20:00 - 23:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
JAZZ TRIO
Garrett Waite – guitar
Tim Ipsen – bass
Hannah Johnson – drums
doors open at 7

JAZZ JAM 0 open mic
2023-03-01 21:00 - 23:30 | Wisconsin
Milwaukee’s Best
JAZZ OPEN MIC
$10 cover
Share Your Talent
At This Groovin’ Monthly Jam
DOORS at 8

GABE HAMMER TRIO
2023-03-03 20:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin
JAZZ TRIO
Gabe Hammer – organ
Troy Leisman – tenor sax
Peter Behlmer – drums
doors at 7

DUO LIBRA
2023-03-04 20:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin
DUO LIBRA
Marcya Danielle – vocals
Kristin Sponcia – piano
Standards, pop, soul
doors at 7

Electric Lady record spin
2023-03-10 20:00 - 23:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
ELECTRIC LADY
a vinyl spin
featuring jazz, funk, and soul music
doors at 7
$10 at door

HEIRLOOM
2023-03-11 20:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin
HEIRLOOM
Jazz Trio
Jeanne Marie Farinelli – sax
Ben Dameron – guitar
Hannah Johnson – drums
doors at 7

ABC's OF JAZZ
2023-03-16 19:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin
ABC’s OF JAZZ
JAZZY JOAN aka JOAN DADIAN
recorded jazz music
every third Thursday
doors at 6:30

SHUTTER STEP
2023-03-17 20:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin
SHUTTER STEP
Aaron Brenton – Ryan Gowdy – Sopon Suwannikit
a funky trio playing electric bass with synth pedals, jazz voiced chords, and
Motianesque drum accompaniments
doors at 7

MILWAUKEE JAZZ INSTITUTE NIGHT
2023-03-18 20:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin
TRIO INCOGNITO
David Bixler – sax
Fabio Rojas – drums
Dan Loomis – bass
tickets at
milwaukeejazzinstitute.org
doors at 7

GARRETT WAITE TRIO
2023-03-24 20:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin
doors at 7

MR. CHAIR
2023-03-25 20:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin
MR. CHAIR
MADISON’S GENRE DEFYING MUSIC ENSEMBLE
A contemporary fusion ensemble for music fans of all backgrounds,
looks like a jazz combo, enchants like a string quartet, electrifies like a rock band

GREG JACKS & BROTHER HELP
2023-03-31 20:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin
GREG JACKS & BROTHER HELP
a 4-piece band from Chicago playing New Orleans rhythm and blues
a piano-led quartet inspired by Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Professor Longhair & more

Jazz Jam - open mic
2023-04-05 21:00 - 23:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212

HELEN & ANTHONY
2023-04-08 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Formed from a Madison-based open jazz jam called The New Breed, Helen’s soulful voice and Anthony’s effortless guitar playing are a perfect match, complementing each other’s talents and creating a sound that is both fresh and nostalgic. Their setlist pays tribute to jazz classics, both old and new, while seamlessly incorporating several yet-to-be-released original tunes.

Helen Feest – vocals
Anthony Utehs – guitar

heirloom + katie ernst
2023-04-14 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
DOORS AT SEVEN SHOW AT EIGHT

MJI - MILWAUKEE JAZZ INSTITUTE NIGHT
2023-04-15 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
DOORS AT SEVEN
EVERY THIRD SATURDAY

ABCs of JAZZ - LETTER "S"
2023-04-20 19:00 - 23:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
DOORS AT 6:30

GIL JAZZ COMBO
2023-04-21 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
a collaboration of well-known musicians and friends
playing Ellington to Santana
with a fresh take on jazz standards

Gil Lehmen – trumpet
Dan Schneck – organ
Joe Conti – percussion

KENNY REICHERT
2023-04-22 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
DOORS AT SEVEN
Kenny Reichert is a guitarist, composer, bandleader, and educator based in Chicago, IL. His music is wide-reaching and draws on an mix of influences including jazz, folk, classical, & avant-garde. Reichert’s second studio album, Deep Breath, is set to release on April 21, 2023, with Shifting Paradigm Records.

Lenard Simpson – alto saxophone
John Christensen – upright bass
Devin Drobka – drums and cymbals
Kenny Reichert – electric guitar

DENNY RAUEN & JESSE THAYER
2023-04-29 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
DOORS AT SEVEN
This evening features finger style guitarist Denny Rauen and singer songwriter Jesse Thayer.

Jazz Jam
2023-05-03 21:00 - 23:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212

Forrest Jackson - an evening of piano music
2023-05-05 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212

Jerry Grillo
2023-05-06 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
$15 AT THE DOOR
DOORS AT 7
John Hefter – Grand Piano
Jeanne Marie – Sax
Randy Maio – Drums

GARRETT WAITE TRIO
2023-05-12 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212

MARK TONELLI
2023-05-13 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
The group performs music in various streams: Marks’ award-winning original compositions; rock pieces by David Bowie, Queen, and Tom Petty that make unlikely but compelling jazz arrangements; Italian pop songs from the last several decades re-imagined for jazz small group; and hidden gems from Brazil.

Mark Tonelli is an internationally-renowned musician and educator based in Decatur, Illinois.

DOORS AT 7
10 COVER

ABCs of Jazz Letter "T"
2023-05-18 19:00 - 23:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Jazzy Joan presents this month’s ABCs of Jazz show featuring recordings from letter “T” artists. The legacy of jazz continues with trumpet masters/composers Tom Harrell, Theo Croker and Till Bronner, and vocalist/composer Terry Callier who deftly straddles between jazz and folk.

DOORS AT 6:30
FREE OF CHARGE
