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ANTHONY DEUTSCH TRIO
2023-08-18 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Anthony Deutsch – piano
Yishay Levin – bass
Cameron Spann – drums

doors at 7

MJI NIGHT at bar centro
2023-08-19 20:00 - 22:30
details to follow
doors at 7

ACOUSTIC NIGHT
2023-08-24 20:00 - 22:30
DOORS AT 7

FORREST & FLOWERS - piano & vocals
2023-08-25 20:00 - 22:30

ANNE DAVIS QUARTET
2023-08-26 20:00 - 22:30

JASON KUTZ'S 23 CONCERTS
2023-09-01 20:00 - 22:30
Jason Kutz’s 23 Concerts’: Featuring José Guzmán, Brian Courage, and Mike Koszewski

In 2023, Kutz will perform a series of 23 Concerts, each featuring a musical premiere. This concert, in the second half of the 23 collection, will showcase pieces written for the project with Chicago’s Brian Courage and José Guzmán on bass and guitar, and Madison drummer Mike Koszewski.

Jason Kutz is one of the region’s most versatile pianists. He has performed as both soloist and orchestra member with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra; released two internationally-acclaimed albums from Madison’s inimitable Mr. Chair (2021 WAMI Best Jazz Artist); and been commissioned by the Academy of Arts, Letters, & Sciences and the UW-Madison Department of Geoscience, among others.

Denny Rauen and Peter Mac with Jesse Thayer
2023-09-02 20:00 - 22:30

JAZZ JAM - open mic
2023-09-06 21:00 - 23:00

BEN SIDRAN TRIO
2023-09-07 20:00 - 22:30
Ben Sidran has been a major force in the modern day history of jazz and popular music, having played keyboards with or produced such artists as Van Morrison, Diana Ross, Michael Franks, Rickie Lee Jones, Mose Allison, and Steve Miller. Despite the reality that he may be better known in Europe and Japan than in America—a fact of life for most jazz musicians—Ben Sidran is an American success story. A jazz pianist of international renown, lyricist of a rock classic, award-winning national broadcaster, record and video producer, scholar, author, journalist, and father to a second-generation musical prodigy, Sidran makes your average renaissance man look like a slacker.
bar centro is proud to welcome
The Ben Sidran Trio
Ben Sidran – piano & vocals
Leo Sidran – drums
Billy Peterson – bass
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, SOHO, London June 6, 2023 show review https://londonjazznews.com/2023/06/09/ben-sidran-at-ronnie-scotts/

KASE + FATHER SKY
2023-09-08 19:00 - 22:00
The long-standing collaboration between Milwaukee’s renowned jazz trio KASE and local musician Father Sky reaches an exciting milestone as they come together for a remarkable live album recording.
With a history of musical synergy, KASE and Father Sky have nurtured a unique bond that seamlessly melds their individual styles into a soundscape improvised fusion. This special performance marks not only a continuation of their successful partnership but also the opportunity for fans to be part of a live album recording that captures the essence of their evolving sound.
Set against the backdrop of bar centro’s intimate setting, the evening promises an up-close and personal experience for attendees as they become an integral part of the live recording process. The unmistakable jazz sensibilities of KASE, known for their improvised and dynamic performances, combine with Father Sky’s soulful melodies, resulting in a musical tapestry.

Cedric Ba'etch
2023-09-09 20:00 - 22:30
Ced Ba’etch’ is a Madison based French expatriate & full time artist: painter & guitar player/singer. His guitar picking is an alternating bass melodic fingerstyle and his vast repertoire encompasses Hawaiian slack key guitar, Americana “big thumb” guitar, 1920’s country blues, French pop music of the past and Parisian waltz as well as original material.

HEIRLOOM - Jazz Quartet
2023-09-15 20:00 - 22:30

TOTY RAMOS SEXTET
2023-09-16 20:00 - 22:30
DOORS AT 7
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JAZZ JAM - open mic
2023-09-20 20:00 - 23:30, 2023-10-04 21:00 - 23:30, 2023-11-01 21:00 - 23:30
DOORS AT 8

"ABCs of Jazz Letter "X" with Jazzy Joan: Moody Rythms with Spanish Roots.
2023-09-21 19:00 - 23:30
Join Jazzy Joan (a. k. a. Joan Dadian) this month for letter “X,” featuring recorded music of 4 artists named Xavier: Davis (piano), Desandre Navarre (percussion), Cobo (sax) and Cugat (bandleader) – and one Ximo: Tebar on guitar.
SPECIAL GUEST African dancer/teacher/choreographer, Pate’ Nassalang will join Joan on the floor during Cugat’s dance tunes.
“ABCs of Jazz” is every third Thursday and starts at 7pm, with no cover. It’s a social good time.

GIL Jazz Combo
2023-09-22 20:00 - 22:30

BRAD BRILLMAIER QUARTET
2023-09-23 20:00 - 22:30
Brad Billmaier is a Toledo, Ohio based jazz percussionist, composer, and educator. He has performed extensively throughout the Midwest, honing a style that is post-bop and “modern mainstream” oriented, while frequently incorporating funk, fusion, Americana, Afro-Cuban, and avant-garde.

DOORS AT 7

RIVERWEST JAZZ FEST
2023-09-29 18:00 - 22:00
6 PM – HEIRLOOM
8 PM – TAEL ESTREMERA QUARTET
The first annual Riverwest Jazz Fest is a collaboration between The Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts, Milwaukee Jazz Vision, The Milwaukee Jazz Institute, The Jazz Foundation of America, and Riverwest neighborhood venues.
DOORS AT 5:30

GARRETT WAITE TRIO
2023-09-30 20:00 - 22:30

SHUGA BLU QUARTET
2023-10-06 20:00 - 22:30

BILL CARROTHERS JAZZ TRIO
2023-10-07 20:00 - 22:30
BILL CARROTHERS – piano
BILLY PETERSON – bass
EVIN DROBKA – drums

DOORS AT 7

MIKE CONRAD TRIO
2023-10-13 20:00 - 22:30
Award-winning composer Mike Conrad (University of Northern Illinois) leads a dynamic trio featuring Katie Ernst (Chicago bassist, Twin Talk) and Cassius Goens III (Inianapolis-based drummer). On their fall tour, funded by a Jazz Road Grant (South Arts), they’ll be revisiting music from their debut album “Reconnect” (2022), while diving into some brand new compositions inspired by members of Conrad’s family. The Mike Conrad Trio is excited to be performing at bar centro. This group is all about interaction and expression – you won’t want to miss this night of captivating and uplifting music!
Doors at 7

ETHAN PHILION
2023-10-14 20:00 - 22:30
Ethan Philion is an award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader based in Chicago. A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and DePaul University, Philion has been praised by the Washington Post for his “well honed chops and astounding musicality” and his debut album, Meditations on Mingus, was commended as “a labor of conspicuous love and respect for a musical titan” by Downbeat Magazine. He has performed with an extensive list of jazz artists including Rufus Reid, Greg Ward, Dana Hall, Mark Feldman, Russ Johnson, Howard Levy, Ryan Cohan, Tito Carillo, Gary Bartz, Alfonso Ponticelli, Ernest Dawkins, Geof Bradfield, Dee Alexander, Mark Gross, Alyssa Allgood, Thaddeus Tooks, Victor Garcia, Mike Allemana, Mai Sugimoto, Paul Marinaro, and more.
Philion’s album Meditations on Mingus was released in 2022 and has garnered praise from publications including the Chicago Tribune, JAZZIZ, Jazzwise, WDCB, and more. Esteemed critic Neil Tesser lauded the album’s “colorful obbligatos [and] ingenious wrinkles that—along with dazzling and deeply realized performances from all—lift this album above so many of the year’s Mingus centennial tributes.”

DOORS AT 7

ABCs of Jazz Letter "Y" with Jazzy Joan: Artists the World Over
2023-10-19 19:00 - 23:30
Join Jazzy Joan (a.k.a. Joan Dadian) for her monthly jazz show, the “ABC’s of Jazz.” This month’s show features recordings from letter “Y” artists: Yusseff Dayes (drums), Yoko Miwa (piano), Yoron Israel (drums), and Yusef Lateef (sax and multi-instruments).
Figuratively and geographically, jazz has no boundaries – October 19 featured artists have roots in Chicago, Chattanooga, Kobe’ and London. “ABC’s of Jazz” is every third Thursday and starts at 7pm. Free admission. Come join the hang.

CLAUDIA JOHNSON TRIO
2023-10-20 20:00 - 22:30

MJI NIGHT - RUSS JOHNSON QUARTET
2023-10-21 20:00 - 22:30

HEIRLOOM
2023-10-27 20:00 - 22:30

JERRY GRILLO DECADES TOUR
2023-10-28 20:00 - 22:30
