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NOVEMBER FESTIVE SOIREE
2022-11-19 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC!
A Little French, A Little Jazz
A Little Funk!
Robin Pluer/ Chanteuse
Juli Wood/ sax
Peter Roller/ guitar
Guy Fiorentini/ bass

Smoke N’ Mirrors
2022-11-18 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
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!

ABC’s of Jazz with Joan Dadian — The Letter “N”
2022-11-17 19:00 - 22:00 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Join Jazzy Joan for this month’s ABCs of Jazz show, featuring recordings from four artists whose first names begin with the letter “N.” Jazzy Joan (a.k.a. Joan Dadian) will pay tribute to the venerable Nat King Cole as her featured vocalist, and cornetist Nat Adderley, godfather of soul jazz and master of hard bop and bebop. She will continue her exploration for current-day jazz music, with recordings from vocalist and innovator Nnenna Freelon, and Nils Landgren on trombone and vocals. Each artist has their own set of 30+ minutes with feel-good commentary from Jazzy Joan in between. Experience the boundless pleasures of jazz with Joan every third Thursday. Always no cover. Always a social, good time.

Richard Hildner & Paddy Cassidy guitar/percussion duet
2022-11-12 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Richard Hildner & Paddy Cassidy guitar/percussion duet explores Latin American rhythms with a Jazz sensibility. Richard Hildner is a Peruvian-American guitarist who fuses his Peruvian roots with the American music he grew up with and Paddy Cassidy is an Irish-American percussionist who has studied for years in West Africa and in Cuba and both have played nationally and internationally.

MJI Presents: Milwaukee Jazz-Three Generations
2022-11-06 19:30 - 21:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
MILWAUKEE JAZZ: THREE GENERATIONS
Join us for a special concert that brings together three generations of musicians who came up through the vibrant Milwaukee jazz scene and continue to make significant contributions to the music.

This all-star group features multi-Grammy-winner Brian Lynch; Lenard Simpson, a graduate of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz; Mark Davis and Clay Schaub, local stars and MJI faculty members; and Sam Belton and Dumah Saafir, who played for many years with the legendary Buddy Montgomery.
THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT

Heirloom
2022-11-05 20:00 - 22:30, 2022-10-01 20:00 - 22:30, 2022-09-10 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Heirloom is a contemporary jazz quartet based in Milwaukee, WI. Inspired by a variety of music styles, Heirloom performs originals and familiar standards with modern arrangements.
Featuring Jeanne Marie Farinelli on saxophone, Sam Winternheimer on bass, Ben Dameron on guitar and Hannah Johnson on drums.

B.D. Greer
2022-11-04 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
B.D Greer is honored to be able to call Wisconsin once again her home State. After living in New York City for 21 years as a professional singer performing with national Broadway tours, singing lead vocalist with the NYC USO Performing Troupe, lead vocalist on the Norwegian Cruise line for many years, and back up for some amazing vocalists of our time, she is fortunate to bring her love of music and perform at some of the best venues around. B.D and the Gents includes a group of musicians who transpose classic jazz/blues songs into a groovy contemporary vibe. You’ll hear some of your classic favorites sung by Dinah Washington, Etta James, and more into a soulful style like no other. Andy Mertens on bass from the group Jazz Orgy, a musician like no other, and Zach Harmon on piano and drums, truly electrifying

bar centro Jazz Jam!
2022-11-02 21:00 - 23:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
The Bar Centro Jazz Jam Session is a place for musicians and jazz fans alike to jam and enjoy the music. The Centro family is excited to host an event that will bring jazz creatives and music lovers together! Bring an instrument and open ears.
This event will be hosted by esteemed jazz guitarist Garret Waite, with house band members Sam Winternheimer on bass and Hannah Johnson on drums.
21+
No cover
One drink minimum

Isaiah Kitts Quartet
2022-10-29 20:30 - 22:30 | Wisconsin
Join us for a musical tribute to the great saxophonist Charlie Parker, Jamill Shaw – Saxophone, Clay Lyons – Saxophone, Juan Camacho – Drums, Tael Estremera – Bass and Isaiah Kitts – Guitar. No Cover!

Harry Tonchev Trio
2022-10-28 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Harry Tonchev is a jazz guitarist who is very active in Chicago and central Illinois. His high energy trio focuses on improvisational music by exploring a mixture of originals and standards from the Great American Songbook. His conversational approach to improvised music keeps audiences engaged.

Dennis Mitcheltree Quartet
2022-10-27 19:00 - 21:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Saxophonist/composer Dennis Mitcheltree’s new recording, his sixth as a leader, Golden Rule, is one brimming with humanity. The music celebrates family, lost friends, his major inspirations (including tenor giants John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, and others), and speaks directly to our shared journey through life, and the imperative to treat each other with love, respect, trust and dignity – in short – to treat others as you wish to be treated. The music on Golden Rule is a reflection of that notion. It also swings like mad and engages the listener with wonderfully crafted compositions from Mitcheltree. Each member of the Dennis Mitcheltree Quartet has their own individual lives and projects, but when they perform together a unique entity is formed. What is created together is more powerful and beautiful than any single contribution.
THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE https://barcentro.ticketleap.com/dennis-mitcheltree/

Jerry Grillo....Broadway My Way
2022-10-22 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Two-time WAMI Award winner and Grammy nominated singer/ songwriter, Jerry Grillo, presents a debut show of songs from Broadway, featuring John Hefter, Piano and Jeanne Marie, Sax. Mr. Grillo was also awarded May 13th 2022 as his own day throughout the City of Milwaukee by Mayor Cavalier Johnson in recognition of his music career and his song, “My Hometown Milwaukee”

See www.jerrygrillo.com for his numerous Recordings, Press Kit, Biography, and Photo Gallery.

Jazz Flux
2022-10-21 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Jazz Flux is a Milwaukee Jazz group composed of musicians that met at jam sessions throughout the city. We are not limited to just a quartet or quintet but rather we are a group that has many talented musicians on the roster.

Alec Baca-Trumpet
Clay Lyons-Alto Sax
Jamill Shaw-Tenor Sax
Isaiah Kitts-Guitar
Tael Estremera-Piano
Ian Howard-Bass
Juan Camacho-Drums

ABC’s of Jazz with Joan Dadian — The Letter “M”
2022-10-20 19:00 - 22:00 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Join Jazzy Joan for her monthly stroll through the Jazz Alphabet, this month featuring recordings of artists whose first names begin with the letter M. Our stroll resists any straight path – in both style and era (we’ll be hearing sixty years of jazz). Experience jazz greats Melvin Rhyne (Hammond B3 organ), Mark Murphy (vocal-extraordinaire), Mark Kavuma (current-day trumpeter) and Monty Alexander (always upbeat on piano). 30+ minute sets for each artist, with feel-good commentary from Jazzy Joan in between. Always no cover. Always a social good time.

MJI PRESENTS THE MUSIC QUINTET
2022-10-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Wisconsin
The Music Quintet is a creative music ensemble of top young jazz artists who studied under jazz bass great and former Milwaukeean Gerald Cannon.
THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE https://www.milwaukeejazzinstitute.org/event-details/mji-presents-the-music-quintet

Poor Man's Whiskey
2022-10-15 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
What more do you need? Trombone, National Guitar, Gut-bucket Bass and the best of 20’s and 30’s hot Jazz n’ Blues. With “Poor Man’s Whiskey” in the room the good times are not far behind!

Robin Pluer Quartet
2022-10-14 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
We are always excited to be featuring the magnificent Robin Pluer! This show will feature herself as well as:
JULI WOOD/ SAX
GUY FIORENTINI/ BASS
PETER ROLLER/ GUITAR

Smoke N' Mirrors
2022-10-08 20:00 - 22:30, 2022-09-17 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212

Juli Wood Trio
2022-10-07 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
We have an amazing show for you this Friday! Juli Wood is here to lay down some sax tunes as well as..
Paul Silbergleit on guitar!
Clay Schaub on bass!
You won’t want to miss this one! Come check it out!

Bar Centro Jazz Jam
2022-10-05 21:00 - 23:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
The Bar Centro Jazz Jam Session is a place for musicians and jazz fans alike to jam and enjoy the music. The Centro family is excited to host an event that will bring Jazz creatives and music lovers together! So bring your instruments and come on by!
This event will be hosted by esteemed jazz guitarist Garret Waite! With house band members Tim Ipsen on bass and Hannah Johnson on drums!
21+
No cover
One drink minimum
We hope to see you there!

Claudia Johnson
2022-09-30 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Claudia Johnson is a singer-songwriter who was based in NY for 24 years and has written and produced two original music projects. Her second recording, as well as an upcoming third, were written and produced here in Milwaukee. Claudia has performed around Milwaukee with a full band in various iterations, this newest band is a trio with drummer Paul Westfahl and guitarist Chris Newlin, both incredible writers and performers in their own right. Having worked together in other projects it felt natural for the 3 to come together for this project and reimagine some of the arrangements and find a unique approach to Claudia’s music. Her music is an eclectic mix of rock, pop and contemporary singer songwriter styles and represents various musical influences. The three together have created an organic and intimate approach to the music.

Aaron Stroessner Quartet
2022-09-23 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
So excited to be hosting Aaron Stroessner and his Quartet!
Featuring:
Aaron Stroessner – guitar, songs
Kevin Lloyd – organ
Michael Frederickson – bass
Scott Napoli – drums

Donna Woodall Duo
2022-09-16 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Donna Woodall and Bob Monagle

ABC’s of Jazz with Joan Dadian — The Letter “L”
2022-09-15 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 “L”. Stop by this month as we listen to Lee Morgan, Lim Winchester, Lorez Alexandria, and Dr. Lonnie Smith! 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! Starts at 7:00, we hope to see you this September 15th!

Ethan Philion Quartet
2022-09-11 19:00 - 21:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Ethan Philion’s Meditations on Mingus celebrates the enduring legacy of Charles Mingus through what JAZZIZ magazine called “strong, fresh arrangements” of Mingus compositions with a focus on pieces that speak to the current social and political environment. Featuring an all-star cast of Chicago jazz musicians, the band has performed at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival, Green Mill, and Chicago Jazz Festival; their debut album will be released on 8/26/2022 on Sunnyside Records. The band will be performing in quartet form at Icehouse featuring Philion, Russ Johnson, Lenard Simpson, and Devin Drobka

MJI PRESENTS: Benny Benack
2022-09-09 20:00 - 22:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
The Milwaukee Jazz Institute is proud to host Benny Benack III during his Midwest tour. Just a whisker over 30, Benny Benack III has proven to be a rare talent. He is a fiery trumpet player and also a singer with a sly, naturally expressive nature in the post-Sinatra mold. Benny performs standards and his own astute compositions with high-octane showmanship. Benny performs standards and his own astute compositions with high-octane showmanship.

The September 9 performance features Benny Benack III – vocals and trumpet, Mark Davis – piano, Clay Schaub – bass, and Dave Bayles – drums.

Bar Centro Jam Session
2022-09-07 21:00 - 23:30 | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
