Heirloom
2022-11-05 20:00 - 22:30 UTC, 2022-12-09 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

MJI Presents: Milwaukee Jazz-Three Generations
2022-11-06 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | 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

Richard Hildner & Paddy Cassidy guitar/percussion duet
2022-11-12 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | 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.

ABC’s of Jazz with Joan Dadian — The Letter “N”
2022-11-17 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | 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.

Smoke N’ Mirrors
2022-11-18 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | 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!

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

Isaiah Kitts Quintet
2022-11-25 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Straight Ahead Jazz
We will be swinging 8pm – 10:30 @ Bar Centro on November 25th
Classic Bebop favorites and Jazz Standards played by Victor Campbell – drums, Ian Howard – Bass, Clay Lyons – Alto Saxaphone, Jamil Shaw – Tenor Saxophone and Isaiah Kitts – Guitar

Garret Waite Trio
2022-11-26 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
An evening of lively, adventurous music lead by local guitarist/vocalist Garrett Waite along with Hannah Johnson (drums) and Tim Ipsen (bass). Jazz, funk, Latin, blues, and world influences.

Billy Peterson Trio
2022-12-02 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Grammy hall of famer and rock and roll hall of famer bassist Billy Peterson returns to bar centro for a performance with,
Billy Peterson-Bass
Matt Blair-Piano
Devin Drobka-Drums

Shutter Step
2022-12-03 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
We are so happy to be featuring Aaron Brenton’s Shutter Step! They are a dope trio of musicians from the Appleton area who work in the musical stylings of new jazz funk, kind of like Butcher Brown, Braxton Cook, and Robert Glasper.

bar centro Jazz Jam
2022-12-07 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

"FESTIVE SOIREE" ROBIN PLUER & FRIENDS
2022-12-10 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin
Please join us for

A Little French, A Little Jazz,A Little Holiday music with
PETER ROLLER/ GUITARS
JULI WOOD/ SAX& VOCALS
GUY FIORENTINI/ BASS

THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT

ABC's of Jazz with Jazzy Joan, Letter "O"
2022-12-15 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin
Thursday, December 15 at Bar Centro, join Jazzy Joan (a.k.a. Joan Dadian) for her monthly jazz show, the
“ABCs of Jazz.” This month’s show will feature the recordings from letter “O” jazz artists – composer and
saxophonist Oliver Nelson, the “Maharaja of the Keyboard” (according to the Duke) pianist Oscar
Peterson, Brazilian guitarist and composer Oscar Castro-Neves, and singer and bassist Oteil Burbridge.
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 at Bar Centro. Always no
cover. Always a social, good time. Show starts at 7pm.

Claudia Johnson Trio With Chris Newlin and Paul Westfahl
2022-12-16 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

An evening with Denny Rauen and friends
2022-12-17 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
This evening with Denny Rauen and friends’ features, fingerstyle guitarist Denny Rauen, singer songwriter JesseThayer and classical guitarist Bootz Bootzin

bar centro Holiday Party!
2022-12-23 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Join us for a holiday celebration!

Garret Waite and Friends!
2022-12-30 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212

Smoke N' Mirrors New Years Eve Party at bar centro!
2022-12-31 21:30 (America/Chicago) | 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! This event is a concert and new years celebration with a champagne toast included.
21+
$20 COVER

bar centro Jazz Jam
2023-01-04 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
The bar centro Jazz Jam 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!
$10 at the door

Garret Waite Trio
2023-01-07 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
An evening of lively, adventurous music lead by
local guitarist/vocalist Garrett Waite along with
Devin Drobka (drums) and
Clay Schaub (bass).
Jazz, funk, Latin, blues, and world influences.
$10 at the door

The GIL Jazz Combo
2023-01-13 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
A collaboration of well-known musicians and friends.
Our playlist ranges from Ellington to Santana.
We bring a fresh take on the jazz standards and the Genius of great writers, add the Improvisations of our players, and
share a Love of making great music with and for great people.

Gil Lehman: trumpet & vocals
Dan Schneck: organ
Joe Conti: percussion

$10 at the door

Cam Spann Trio
2023-01-14 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Cam Spann on drums
Tael Estremera on piano
Tim Ipsen on bass

Jazzy Joan
2023-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 (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 “P” artists: the innovative sax player Paul Gonsalves, singing seductress Peggy Lee, soulful piano wizard Phineas Newborn Jr, and the 60’s-influenced piano side of Italy’s Peter De Girolamo. 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.

Heirloom
2023-01-20 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Heirloom is a contemporary jazz quartet based in Milwaukee. 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.

Hazeltine / Peterson / Drobka Trio
2023-01-21 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Two Shows; 1 Show at 7:30 & 1 Show at 9:30
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What began forty years ago as a chance-meeting between jazz bassist Billy Peterson (Ben Sidran Trio,
Steve Miller Band, in-demand session/performer) and Milwaukee-born jazz pianist David Hazeltine
(composer, educator, in-demand New York performer) has continued as a long-standing friendship and
musical collaboration.
Along with drummer Devin Drobka (composer, educator, in-demand performer), this dynamic trio of
seasoned musicians returns to bar centro for a one-night show of solid jazz. Please join bar centro as we
welcome them back Saturday, January 21.
Shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Due to limited seating, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance,
$25/person online. $30/person at the door.

Jerry Grillo
2023-01-27 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Two-time WAMI Award winner and Grammy nominated singer /songwriter, Jerry Grillo, presents a show of songs from Broadway, featuring John Hefter on piano and Jeanne Marie on sax. May 13, 2022 was named Jerry Grillo Day by Mayor Cavalier Johnson in recognition of his music career and his song, “My Hometown Milwaukee.” See www.jerrygrillo.com.
$15 ahead of show & $20 at the door

JAZZ JAM - open mic
2023-02-01 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
Milwaukee’s Best
JAZZ OPEN MIC
$10 cover
Share Your Talent
At This Groovin’ Monthly Jam

Garrett Waite Trio
2023-02-03 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
JAZZ TRIO
Garrett Waite – guitar
Tim Ipsen – bass
Hannah Johnson – drums
doors open at 7

Smoke and Mirrors
2023-02-04 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | bar centro, 804 E. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212
JAZZ-ROCK TRIO
Gabriel Hammer – keyboards
Sam Kacala – percussion
Pete Geraci – saxaphone
doors open at 7
