Tony Barba and Richard Hildner
2022-03-26 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | Wisconsin
Tony Barba is a saxophonist/educator/producer whose career has spanned the last twenty-five years. Originally hailing from Acton, Massachusetts and previously living in NYC and Chicago, Tony has resided in Madison, Wisconsin since 2013. He has performed, taught and toured professionally all over the world. A long standing member of the globe trotting Youngblood Brass Band, Tony has also performed and recorded with such notable and diverse artists as Makaya McCraven, Bon Iver, David Murray, Josh Ritter, the Mountain Goats, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and the Temptations. In Madison he is currently a member of Acoplados, Golpe Tierra, Immigre, Michael Brenneis’s Plutonium, and the Paul Dietrich Jazz Orchestra. He co-leads the organ quartet Barbacoa and the improvised duo project Outside the Sphere with drummer Michael Brenneis.

Richard Hildner grew up playing Peruvian Andean guitar styles with his uncles. He then studied Jazz under the mentorship of Theloneous Monk’s saxophonist Paul Jeffrey. He has also studied and played extensively with one of the leading world exponents of the Afro-Peruvian cajon, Juan ‘Cotito’ Medrano, and studied with the legendary Afro-Peruvian guitarist/bassist/composer Maestro Carlos Hayre. Along with playing with his Afro-Peruvian Jazz group Golpe Tierra and Acoplados Latin Jazz Project, he loves to play solo acoustic guitar and interpret melodies and rhythms from across Latin America.

Garrett Waite Trio
2022-03-25 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Garrett Waite is a renaissance man in the truest sense of the word, musician/magician/actor Garrett Waite traverses many disciplines and mediums to provide original and life affirming experiences.
Though the genres he uses grow and change, his intent to improve himself and the world through music remains the same. His guitar playing follows in the footsteps of innovators like Ralph Towner, Larry Coryell, Jim Hall, and Jeff Beck, while his vocal and songwriting style is reminiscent of Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, and Thundercat.
​Garrett recently graduated with honors from the prestigious Berklee College of Music. In 2018 he performed in the Berklee Songs for Social Change Showcase and later that year was a finalist in the Wilson Center Guitar Competition. He was handpicked by Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Terence Blanchard to play and compose in the Jazz Composition Workshop, and later the X-Tet.
John Christensen need info
Devin Drobka drummer, composer and educator has been playing drums for the past 20 years. Devin is currently one of the most in-demand Performers and Educators in the Midwest.
Devin decided to further his education and applied to the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Devin received his BMA in Jazz Drumming Performance from Berklee College of Music in 09′ where he had the chance to study with Terri Lynn Carrington, Bob Tamigni, Skip Hadden, Jamey Haddad, Kenwood Dennard, Jon Hazilla, Ralph Peterson Jr, Ian Froman, and the master drummer Bob Moses. While at Berklee Devin performed with legends of the Jazz world such as Joe Lovano, Jerry Bergonzi, Greg Osby, Cecil McBee, Dave Santoro, Ed Tomassi, and Phil Grenadier.

Paul Silbergleit Trio
2022-03-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-03-10 19:30 - 22:00 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
The Paul Silbergleit Trio debuts at Bar Centro! Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, you can listen to some of the best jazz musicians in the city here at the beautiful bar centro! Featuring:
Paul Silbergleit is a Milwaukee-based jazz guitarist, composer, educator, and author. Straight-ahead in style, he bears the influence of figures such as Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Pat Metheny, Pat Martino, and Kenny Burrell.
Paul has performed with a wide array of jazz luminaries such as Melvin Rhyne, Phil Woods, Benny Golson, Tierney Sutton, Jon Faddis, Richie Cole, Brian Lynch, David Hazeltine, and Jack McDuff, to name just a few. A member of area jazz supergroup We Six, he has also worked with notable institutions like the Milwaukee Repertory Theater and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. His critically acclaimed albums Silberglicity, My New Attitude, and January have climbed onto the jazz airwaves and charts, while his new release The Hidden Standard shows off his arranging skills with an amazing variety of reimagined familiar tunes.
Clay Schaub has been performing music professionally for over twenty years. He has worked on the New York City jazz scene as a skilled sideman and has performed regularly with Greg Ruggiero, Gregory Tardy, Bob Mover, Frank Morgan, Joe Bonner, Luisa Sobral, Igor Lumpert, Christine Hoberg, and Uros Markovic.
Clay graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Denver in 2004, and received a Downbeat Award for Outstanding Big Band Arrangement that same year. He studied with Ken Walker, performed with Eric Gunnison, Alan Hood, & Frank Morgan, was featured at the Estes Park Jazz Festival, was faculty at the Rocky Mountain Vocal Jazz and Northwest College Jazz camps, and was the bassist for several Denver Civic Theater Productions.
Devin Drobka drummer, composer and educator has been playing drums for the past 20 years. Devin is currently one of the most in-demand Performers and Educators in the Midwest.
Devin decided to further his education and applied to the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Devin received his BMA in Jazz Drumming Performance from Berklee College of Music in 09′ where he had the chance to study with Terri Lynn Carrington, Bob Tamigni, Skip Hadden, Jamey Haddad, Kenwood Dennard, Jon Hazilla, Ralph Peterson Jr, Ian Froman, and the master drummer Bob Moses. While at Berklee Devin performed with legends of the Jazz world such as Joe Lovano, Jerry Bergonzi, Greg Osby, Cecil McBee, Dave Santoro, Ed Tomassi, and Phil Grenadier.

Pete Billman
2022-03-19 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Pete Billmann has been a freelance guitarist in the Milwaukee area for over 25 years. In
addition to performing in group settings as both leader and sideman, he also performs regularly
as a soloist. Pete has also worked extensively as a music transcriptionist and arranger for Hal
Leonard Publishing, and his work has been featured in dozens of guitar magazines and
publications worldwide. As a guitar instructor, he has served on the faculty at UW-Milwaukee
since 2007, and has also taught privately for over 30 years.

SRH Marketing Holiday Party
2022-03-18 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT

ABC’s of Jazz with Jazzy Joan: The Letter “F”
2022-03-17 19:00 - 21:00 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Jazzy Joan (aka Joan Dadian) curates the recorded music of three artists on the third Thursday each month by working alphabetically. This week we feature artists starting with the letter “F”. It’s all about “What Fred Said” this month as we listen to Fred Astaire, Freddie Gambrell, Freddie Green, and Freddie Hubbard. It’s kind of like listening to great albums in your living room with friends—except that you have the chance to make new friends! Come check it out and enjoy some nice cocktails and jazz!

Tanya Reed
2022-03-12 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
We are so happy to be featuring the amazingly talented Tanya Reed!! One of Milwaukee’s premier gospel and jazz vocalists, we are looking forward to having her powerful voice accompanied by the soulful guitar tunes of Nathan Pflughoeft! Featuring artists Brandi Reed and Kenza Dawn! Come snag a reservation at our restaurant next door before the show and then enjoy some craft cocktails and FREE music at bar centro! This is a performance you surely will not want to miss!

Forrest Jackson
2022-03-11 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Come check out riverwest jazz pianist Forrest Jackson this Friday at bar centro!

Penny and the Jazz Guys
2022-03-05 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
The Penny and the Jazzguys duo return to Bar Centro Friday, January 14, from 8:00 – 10:30pm. Keith Johnson and Penny provide some Jazz, Latin, Blues and Bar Centro will add the ambiance and excellent beverages!

Stephanie Lippert Trio
2022-03-04 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Steph Lippert is a Milwaukee pianist, trombonist, singer-songwriter, and music educator. She moved here in 2010 to pursue studies in Collaborative Piano and Trombone performance. Since 2010, she has worked actively as an accompanist for local churches, schools, and instrumentalists. In addition, she enjoys teaching privately, djing under the name Gramma Matrix, and serves on the board of the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee. Other local bands you may see her perform with include The Brew City Big Band, L’Resorts, Lady Cannon, Ruth B8r Ginsburg, and her own band which she started in March of 2021, The Steph Lippert Project.
John Hefter performs as a free lance Jazz pianist and solo pianist in Milwaukee, WI and the midwest. He studied Jazz with Jack Grassel , Rich Crabtree, and at UW Madison with Richard Davis and Joan Wildman. John is also a private teacher. He draws on many styles to tailor an individual playing based approach.
Cameron Spann is a local drummist.

Smoke N' Mirrors
2022-02-26 20:00 - 22:30, 2022-02-25 20:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin
Smoke N’ Mirrors is a Jazz-Rock trio from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The band consists of Gabriel Hammer (Keyboards), Sam Kacala (Percussion), and Pete Geraci (Saxophone). They have been playing together since 2018 and are an incredible blend of jazz, hip-hop, and funk. These guys put on an amazing show that you will not want to miss! Come join us 8:00 – 10:30 for both nights this weekend!

Paul Silbergleit
2022-02-19 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Come check out one of Milwaukee’s finest jazz guitarists playing for FREE over at the newly re-opened Bar Centro! Located right next to Centro Cafe, this jazz club features a gorgeous speak-easy atmosphere and incredible craft cocktails. Tonight we will be hosting the wonderful Paul Silbergleit who will treat us to some classical jazz guitar. Come stop by!

Stephanie Lippert and Joe Riggenbach
2022-02-18 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Steph Lippert is a Milwaukee pianist, trombonist, singer-songwriter, and music educator. She moved here in 2010 to pursue studies in Collaborative Piano and Trombone performance. Since 2010, she has worked actively as an accompanist for local churches, schools, and instrumentalists. In addition, she enjoys teaching privately, djing under the name Gramma Matrix, and serves on the board of the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee. Other local bands you may see her perform with include The Brew City Big Band, L’Resorts, Lady Cannon, Ruth B8r Ginsburg, and her own band which she started in March of 2021, The Steph Lippert Project.
Come check her out this Friday!

ABC's of Jazz with Jazzy Joan: The Letter "E"
2022-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Jazzy Joan (aka Joan Dadian) curates the recorded music of three artists on the third Thursday each month by working alphabetically. This week we feature artists starting with the letter “E”. Listen to recordings from Ella Fitzgerald, Elvin Jones, and Emmett Cohen with bonus recordings from Etta James. It’s kind of like listening to great albums in your living room with friends—except that you have the chance to make new friends! Come check it out and enjoy some nice cocktails and jazz!

Robin Pluer
2022-02-12 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Come check out the amazingly talented Robin Pluer! A veteran on the Milwaukee music scene, Robin is often cited as one of Milwaukee’s finest musicians. You have probably seen her at place like Bastille Days or the Jazz Estate, and now she is right her in the heart of Riverwest!! Come snag a reservation at Centro before the show and make this Saturday special! We hope to see you here!

More Guitar
2022-02-11 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Come see some of Milwaukee’s best guitarists showcase some amazing technical skill and proficiency all at bar centro! We are featuring Denny Rauen, Bootz Bootzin and guitar duo of Cole Heinrich and Kevin Maher.

MJI Presents the Brian Lynch Quartet
2022-02-10 19:30 - 21:00 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Multi-Grammy-winning trumpeter Brian Lynch returns for a concert in his hometown with Mark Davis on piano, Jeff Hamann on bass, and Kyle Swan on drums. Proof of vaccination is required for entry. We could not be more excited to host this quartet!

Before the show Brian is hosting a workshop on jazz improvisation. Walk-ins for the workshop are welcome, but space is limited. RSVP to reserve a spot.

Visit this link to grab a ticket for the show. We hope to see you there!

https://www.milwaukeejazzinstitute.org/event-details/mji-presents-the-brian-lynch-quartet-in-concert

Tanya Reed and Anthony Deutsch
2022-02-05 20:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin
We are so happy to be featuring the amazingly talented Tanya Reed!! One of Milwaukee’s premier gospel and jazz vocalists, we are looking forward to having her powerful voice accompanied by the soulful piano tunes of Anthony Deutsch! Come snag a reservation at our restaurant next door before the show and then enjoy some craft cocktails and FREE music at bar centro! This is a performance you surely will not want to miss!

Ogham
2022-02-04 20:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin
Join us for some traditional Irish music from Ogham! This duo of T.J. Hull and Amanda Caretta-Hull are coming this Friday! They specialize in high-energy Irish dance music on fiddle and bodhran!

Robin Pluer
2022-01-29 20:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin

Paul Silbergleit
2022-01-28 20:00 - 22:30, 2022-01-15 20:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin

Jazzy Joan Presents: The ABC's of Jazz
2022-01-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Wisconsin
Jazzy Joan (aka Joan Dadian) curates the recorded music of three artists on the third Thursday each month by working alphabetically. This week we feature artists starting with the letter “D”. Listen to recordings from Duke Pearson, Diane Schuur, and Duke Jordan with bonus recordings from David Hazeltine. It’s kind of like listening to great albums in your living room with friends—except that you have the chance to make new friends! Come check it out and enjoy some nice cocktails and jazz!

Penny McDonough and the Jazz Guys
2022-01-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Wisconsin

Speed Skating Alumni Party
2022-01-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Wisconsin

Penny and the Jazz Guys
2021-12-18 19:30 - 22:00 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Relaxing Jazz group providing ageless and new jazz selections. Everything from Ella Fitzgerald, to Sinatra, to Diana Krall and Norah Jones. Easy listening and lots of fun! This trio is featuring the incredible musicians Penny McDonough (vocals), Jeff Stoll (keys), and Joe Turano (sax). You won’t want to miss this one!

Smoke N' Mirrors
2021-12-11 19:30 - 22:00 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
This weekend at bar centro we are featuring Smoke N Mirrors!! Come listen to this amazingly talented jazz trio featuring Gabriel Hammer (Keys), Pete Geraci (Tenor Sax), and Sam Kacala (Drums). They have a modern take on classical jazz with a strong funk influence and a little hip-hop thrown in. We could not be more excited to have them!
