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Casimir Riley Quartet
2024-06-14 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Casimir Riley – saxophone
Isaiah Kitts – guitar
George Bellesteros – bass
Yanni Chudnow – drums

ROBIN PLUER plus Special Guests; Juli wood & John Sieger
2024-06-15 20:00 - 22:30
Robin Pluer; songbird fantastique.

Juli Wood; tenor sax and soprano sax and gut wrenching, soulful vocals.

John Sieger, the grand songwriter on guitar and gritty soul stirring voice.

Join the trio for a trip of jazz, French tunes, and a slash of country.

Always straight from the heart!
Doors at 7

Nelson Devereaux and Noah Barker “Subtle Frequencies” Release Tour featuring Lesser Lakes Trio
2024-06-19 19:30 - 23:00
Minneapolis-based (and Milwaukee native) saxophonist, Nelson Devereaux, and LA-based pianist, Noah Barker, met in the LA indie rock band Paul Cherry in 2021 as they toured the country for Paul’s record: “Back On The Music”. They have since played shows in nearly every state in the US and several in Canada.

The two artists quickly realized that they share a passion for jazz and improvised music as they pushed the boundaries of Paul’s ensemble with their solos night after night- exposing audiences to their rich and unique individual styles, rooted in the tradition of jazz.

In August of 2023, Noah and Nelson recorded “Subtle Frequencies” in Los Angeles- a dreamy, and calming five track album that came out on the Chicago-based record label FPE on April 26th.

Now a quickly-forming unit, the pair are touring the Midwest bringing the “Subtle Frequencies” vibe to a live audience- perfect for any occasion.

For more info on Nelson please visit:
www.nelsondevereuxmusic.com

For more info about Noah Barker please visit:

https://noahbarker.bandcamp.com

Lesser Lakes Trio: A collaborative venture bourn from the restless searching of three sonic storytellers. As the namesake holds, there is something timeless and haunting in a waterway whose path skirts the larger bodies for more subtle divergencies, defying where gravity would cause most to rest. Jamie Breiwick, Devin Drobka, and John Christensen’s singular goal in this trio is to speak a regional riddle that unlocks a universal desire for musician and audience alike; to feel the wonder of it all.

bar centro closed during the 3 Thursdays of Summerfest
2024-06-20 20:00 - 22:30, 2024-06-27 20:00 - 22:30

bar centro closed during Summerfest
2024-06-21 20:00 - 22:30, 2024-06-22 20:00 - 22:30, 2024-06-28 20:00 - 22:30, 2024-06-29 20:00 - 22:30, 2024-07-05 20:00 - 22:30, 2024-07-06 20:00 - 22:30

BRIAN LYNCH and THE SPHERES OF INFLUENCE third coast edition - PRESENTED by MJI
2024-06-26 20:00 - 22:30

bar centro closed for The 4th of July Holiday
2024-07-04 20:00 - 22:30

LUCAS LABEAU QUINTET
2024-07-11 20:00 - 22:30
Lucas Labeau – piano
DOORS AT 7

ALVIN COBB JR. TRIO
2024-07-12 20:00 - 22:30
A native of Atlanta, Alvin Cobb, Jr., is a drummer, composer-songwriter, producer, and photographer currently based in Chicago. Howard Reich of the Chicago Tribune once wrote, “Here was a drummer who can make his instrument sing, the lyricism of his work sustaining listener interest…Cobb has emerged as a distinctly charismatic player.” Graduating from Florida State University (B.A.) and Northwestern University (M.M.) with degrees in Music Performance, Alvin has gone on to work with countless artists, including Chance the Rapper, Nola Adé, Marcus Printup, Sherman Irby, Victor Goines, Dee Alexander, Patricia Barber, and Sarah Marie Young. He is the leader of the Alvin Cobb, Jr. Trio, consisting of bassist/vocalist Katie Ernst and pianist Julius Tucker. This trio formed during the pandemic to independently produce livestream concerts that would help raise funds for various charity organizations. Since their start in late 2020, the trio has performed at multiple festivals, held a residency at Chicago’s Andy’s Jazz Club, toured original live film scores, and placed 3rd in the 2022 Chicago Reader, “Best of Chicago” Poll for Best Jazz Ensemble. Heavily inspired by straight-ahead jazz trio playing, their music also incorporates cinematic textures, folk melodies, free improvisation, and modern Black music elements from Hip-Hop and R&B. Alvin’s debut album featuring this trio performing his new original compositions was released in May 2024.

HEIRLOOM
2024-07-13 20:00 - 22:30

Jazzy Joan Presents Jazz Where it is and Where it's Going: Current Day Jazz Artists from Armenia
2024-07-18 19:00 - 23:30
“Jazz Artists from Armenia & the Diaspora” will be a beautiful night of recordings from current day artists, with special guests Michael Kamalian and Vahan Kamalian providing live, musical interludes as they “jam” with the recordings on dumbeg and oud. They will also play traditional Armenian music. Is there a connection between traditional folk music and current-day jazz? You bet!
NO COVER
DOORS AT 6:30

JEANNE MARIE FARINELLI QUARTET
2024-07-19 20:00 - 22:30
Jeanne Marie Farinelli is a saxophonist and educator in the Milwaukee area. In her music, Jeanne Marie fuses modern and traditional sounds to create a unique and soulful approach to improvised music.
“Modern Soul” is a celebration of the traditions and modern sounds of jazz. In this special showcase the Jeanne Marie Farinelli Quartet will be performing the classic 1960 Soul Station album by Hank Mobley. During the second set they will be exploring modern compositions by artists such as Ben Wendel, Brandee Younger, and Jonathan Greenstein.
Jeanne Marie Farinelli (saxophone) will be joined by some of the area’s top musicians with Lucas Labeau on piano, John Christensen on bass, and Hannah Johnson on drums.

MJI NIGHT at bar centro - Paul Silbergleit Trio
2024-07-20 20:00 - 22:30
doors at 7

PETER ROLLER - an evening of acoustic music
2024-07-25 20:00 - 22:30
Guitarist – Roller is a performer of many Roots guitar styles, a kid from suburban NJ who wound up as the main accompanist for one of the last of the early Southern bluesmen. As a working musician, he is currently performing in settings that range from acoustic and electric blues to French chanson to Soul-Jazz organ trio to Jamaican rock steady to bluegrass and country rock.

Teacher – A retired college professor devoted to teaching guitar students to play a variety of styles including: bottleneck and lap slide/Dobro, acoustic fingerstyle, blues and roots-rock electric guitar.

Composer – A composer of music with influences from ragtime blues, Hawaiian slack key and steel guitar, bossa nova, R&B, and the American fingerstyle guitar tradition. Roller currently has original Soundtrack pieces in the European shows: Monty Don’s American Gardens & Hiking in the Alps Foothills.

Author/Scholar – With a PhD in Ethnomusicology focused on ethnic and popular musics of North America: published the only book documenting U.S. amateur garage bands in generations from the late 50s through the 90s; presenter on music topics at festivals, colleges, bookstores, cultural centers and in documentaries.

ANNE DAVIS & friends
2024-07-26 20:00 - 22:30
Soulful and spirited, Anne Davis sings the songs that have stood the test of time. A night of spectacular jazz in the intimate setting of bar centro.
Ann Davis – vocals, Mike Kubicki – piano, Jim Paolo – bass, Devin Drobka – drums.
DOORS AT 7

SAM NUEFELD QUINTET
2024-07-27 20:00 - 22:30
Sam Neufeld has played trumpet for 20+ years with artists or groups such as the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Odom Jr., and Brian Lynch. He has performed at: Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, Monterey Jazz Festival, Millennium Park, International Jazz Festival Bern, and more.
Join Sam, pianist Lucas Labeau and friends for en evening of exciting jazz music.

JAZZ JAM - every 1st Thursday - no cover + drink specials
2024-08-01 20:30 - 23:30
doors at 7 / no cover

BADLAND
2024-08-02 20:00 - 22:30
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

CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS? 7PM SHOW
2024-08-03 19:00 - 21:30
A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong; writing for All About Jazz, music critic David Rickert stated that the collaborations were “a match made in heaven” and remarked, “Their work together is a highlight of the 1950s, a busy time for classic vocal jazz records, and both were in fine form on these dates, Fitzgerald’s sweetly melodic voice contrasting nicely with Armstrong’s coarse rasp.”
bar centro welcomes Faith Hatch and Ricardo Jimenez and their quartet as they share the songs recorded by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
–Faith Hatch; a multi-genre vocalist, pianist, and guitarist based in Milwaukee. Her act features songs reimagined based in soul, R&B, and jazz. Faith earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from UW Stevens Point in 2019 and was awarded Vocal Jazz Soloist of 2020 by Downbeat Magazine.
-Ricardo Jimenez; Ricardo Jimenez is a Chicago-based, internationally renowned trumpet player, vocalist and educator. Having performed and taught in eight countries across five continents, Mr. Jimenez wields a diverse and colorful musical palette and educational perspective. Ricardo received his Bachelors in Music from Lawrence University, specializing in trumpet performance.
Faith Hatch & Ricardo Jimenez – vocals
Steve Peplin – guitar
George Ballesteros – bass
Yanni Chudnow – drums
Ricardo Jimenez – trumpet

CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS? 9PM SHOW
2024-08-03 21:00 - 22:30

Shuga Blu
2024-08-08 20:00 - 22:30
Shuga Blu is the new baby of Milwaukee musician, Keshena Armon. We pride ourselves on performing feel good music for our audience of all ages. They perform classic to current gems in the R&B, Soul, Pop and Rock genres!

MJI PRESENTS: ORDINARY POEMS ALBUM RELEASE SHOW
2024-08-09 20:00 - 22:30
THE BAND:
Jamie Briewick – trumpet
Andrew Tim – guitar

GARRETT WAITE
2024-08-10 20:00 - 22:30
