CHRISTIAN SANDS TRIO — Stevens Point
May
7

CHRISTIAN SANDS TRIO — Stevens Point

Steinway Artist Christian Sands has 5 Grammy nominations under his belt, including best Latin jazz piano solo. Wynton Marsalis named him a “jazz star of the future,” and Sands spent six years as the pianist in Christian McBride’s trio and Inside Straight Quartet.

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CHRISTIAN SANDS TRIO — Fox Cities
May
8

CHRISTIAN SANDS TRIO — Fox Cities

Steinway Artist Christian Sands has 5 Grammy nominations under his belt, including best Latin jazz piano solo. Wynton Marsalis named him a “jazz star of the future,” and Sands spent six years as the pianist in Christian McBride’s trio and Inside Straight Quartet.

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STELLA COLE — Stevens Point
Jun
18

STELLA COLE — Stevens Point

2 SHOWTIMES | New York City’s hottest musical ticket and TikTok sensation — the enchanting Stella Cole. With well over a million followers and zillions of “loves,” Ms. Cole is bringing the Great American Songbook to a whole new generation of listeners.

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STELLA COLE — Menasha
Jun
19

STELLA COLE — Menasha

2 SHOWTIMES | New York City’s hottest musical ticket and TikTok sensation — the enchanting Stella Cole. With well over a million followers and zillions of “loves,” Ms. Cole is bringing the Great American Songbook to a whole new generation of listeners.

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CYRILLE AIMÉE — Appleton
Mar
18

CYRILLE AIMÉE — Appleton

Grammy Nominee & Sarah Vaughan International Competition Winner! Cyrille has dazzled audiences from gypsy encampments in her native France, to Broadway, to the world’s most prestigious festivals. A fearless, warm, witty improviser and interpreter of song.

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WISCONSIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA — Oshkosh
Feb
14

WISCONSIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA — Oshkosh

SWING YOUR VALENTINE! Featuring vocalist Janet Planet, this 16-piece powerhouse orchestra showcases a range of repertoire from Count Basie to Ray Charles to Maria Schneider. An optional preshow dinner…a little dancing…who knows where the night might lead!

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TIERNEY SUTTON — Stevens Point
Jan
16

TIERNEY SUTTON — Stevens Point

9X Grammy Nominee! Known for her impeccable voice and imaginative arrangements, Tierney has a unique ability to transform the most familiar song into a revelation. She’s a story-teller “…who takes the whole enterprise to another level.” — NYTimes

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HOWARD LEVY & CHRIS SIEBOLD — Menasha
Nov
15

HOWARD LEVY & CHRIS SIEBOLD — Menasha

2X Grammy Winner! Howard Levy is a master of the diatonic harmonica, a virtuosic pianist, and a founding member of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. Howard has toured and recored with everyone from Dolly Parton to Paul Simon… Kurt Elling to Pete Seeger.

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CHAMPIAN FULTON — Stevens Point
Oct
9

CHAMPIAN FULTON — Stevens Point

Voted “Rising Star” by DownBeat Critics Poll! Singer/pianist Champian Fulton is considered one of the most gifted pure Jazz musicians of her generation. Ms. Fulton tours the world-over, is a mainstay on the New York scene, and a resident fixture at Birdland.

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VERONICA SWIFT — Appleton (2 Shows)
Sep
23

VERONICA SWIFT — Appleton (2 Shows)

A RARE OPPORTUNITY! The 2015 Thelonious Monk Competition put Veronica Swift on the map. After having made her mark on the international jazz scene as one of the star vocalists of her era, Ms. Swift breaks genre barriers, blurring lines between rock, soul, classical and jazz.

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BENNY BENACK III — Milwaukee
Aug
28

BENNY BENACK III — Milwaukee

Voted “Rising Star” by DownBeat! Benny’s a dazzling bebop trumpeter and singer with a sly, expressive style in the post-Sinatra mold. Third Time’s the Charm — our New York ambassador returns to Wisco to celebrate the release of his latest album. Buckle up!

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Jason & The Jazzerknots — Appleton
Jul
12

Jason & The Jazzerknots — Appleton

ALBUM RELEASE EVENT! Wisconsin natives celebrate a new recording – The Shakedown. Featuring composer Jason Goessl on guitar, Josh Gallagher on piano, Jeremy Boettcher on upright bass, and Mike Malone on drums. They lay down a deep, contagious groove that’ll to appeal to music lovers of every kind!

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MIGUEL ZENÓN — Appleton
Apr
24

MIGUEL ZENÓN — Appleton

10X Grammy Nominee Miguel Zenón masterfully balances innovation and cultural tradition. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Miguel is widely considered one of the most groundbreaking and influential saxophonists and composers of his generation.

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IMMANUEL WILKINS QUARTET — Oshkosh
Mar
27

IMMANUEL WILKINS QUARTET — Oshkosh

Voted #1 Rising Star Saxophonist by DownBeat. Blue Note recording artist Immanuel Wilkins uses his music to explore elements of critical thought, spirituality, and the Black experience. Wilkins' debut album was named the #1 Jazz Album of 2020 by The New York Times.

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BEN PATERSON — Fox Cities
Nov
15

BEN PATERSON — Fox Cities

A tribute to Joey DeFrancesco! Ben has a joyful swing with impeccable touch. He’s established himself as one of the most exciting pianists/organists on the scene, garnering international acclaim for his musicianship and engaging performances.

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BENNY BENACK III — Stevens Point
Sep
6

BENNY BENACK III — Stevens Point

Voted a Rising Star by DownBeat! A trumpeter with a command of bebop, and singer with a sly, expressive style in the post-Sinatra mold. Benny performs standards and his own astute compositions with highly-charged showmanship.

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CAMILLE THURMAN — Fox Cities
Jun
29

CAMILLE THURMAN — Fox Cities

This native New Yorker is a thrill to experience! Camille is both a fluid saxophonist and inventive vocalist. Her rich sax sound has been compared to Joe Henderson and Dexter Gordon, while her vocal style has been classified alongside Ella Fitzgerald and Betty Carter.

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KATE McGARRY — Stevens Point
May
31

KATE McGARRY — Stevens Point

3-Time GRAMMY® Nominee. With 7 critically acclaimed albums, singer Kate McGarry has become recognized as an artist who brings authenticity and vitality to every song. "Austere and elegant…an exceptionally appealing blend of folk and jazz.” — WSJ

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KIND FOLK — Stevens Point
May
3

KIND FOLK — Stevens Point

ALBUM RELEASE! Trumpeter John Raymond is ”steering jazz in the right direction” (DownBeat) with some very ‘Kind Folk’ including saxophonist Alex LoRe, bassist Noam Wiesenberg, and drummer Colin Stranahan on their luminous new album, Head Towards The Center.

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SACHAL VASANDANI — Oshkosh
Apr
13

SACHAL VASANDANI — Oshkosh

Sachal is widely recognized for his distinctive voice, with a unique tone and phrasing that mark him as one of the most compelling artists on the scene today. “A bright singer with charisma to spare.” — The New York Times

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SARA GAZAREK — Fox Cities
Mar
23

SARA GAZAREK — Fox Cities

GRAMMY Nominee! Ms. Gazarek has been one of the leading lights of a new generation of jazz vocalists since her emergence at age 20. JazzTimes, America’s preeminent jazz magazine, declares Sara’s latest double-nominated album “impressive on every level.”

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JD WALTER — Stevens Point
Feb
23

JD WALTER — Stevens Point

One of the most mesmerizing vocalists in jazz today. JD takes risks like Kurt Elling, possessess a velvety smoothness like Mel Tormé, and croons with the confident serenity of a Nat King Cole. Joined by Grammy® winner Dave Kikoski on piano, Diego Joaquin Ramirez on drums, and UWSP's David Story on bass.

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NASCENT — Oshkosh
Nov
22

NASCENT — Oshkosh

A brainchild is born. Nascent was conceived during a Harmon-Washatka-Harmon performance in the summer of 2019. The result — an exhilarating new album of original compositions. Join us for this official concert release!

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JANET PLANET — Oshkosh
Nov
22

JANET PLANET — Oshkosh

The incomparable Janet Planet. A Wisconsin institution. And WAMI Hall of Famer. In this special presentation Ms. Planet reveals herself as never before — stripped bare with just two guitars — the rising Kelvin Kaspar and legendary Tom Theabo.

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ERIN KREBS — Berlin
Oct
28

ERIN KREBS — Berlin

A very special engagement! Erin Krebs pays homage to Ella Fitzgerald’s legendary 1960 live concert recording — Ella in Berlin: Mack the Knife. This historic album has inspired nearly every improvisational musician since.

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KARRIN ALLYSON — Appleton
Oct
7

KARRIN ALLYSON — Appleton

5-time Grammy nominee! Vocalist, pianist, and songwriter, Karrin is widely recognized as one of the most gifted voices of her generation. And a master of The Great American Songbook, blues, be-bop, Brazilian and French chansons.

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NICOLAS KING — Mosinee
Aug
30

NICOLAS KING — Mosinee

Welcome back to Wisconsin! Nicolas has been starring on Broadway and in New York City’s famed cabaret clubs since the age of 4. At 30, Mr. King is just getting started. “A precociously polished … pop-jazz crooner.” — Stephen Holden, The New York Times

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SHAYNA STEELE — Oshkosh
Aug
15

SHAYNA STEELE — Oshkosh

One of the great singing sensations of our time, known from recordings with Snarky Puppy and Moby, among others. “In one performance, Shayna Steele unleashed enough voltage to light up the West End.” — London Jazz News

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JOEL ROSS — Oshkosh
Aug
5

JOEL ROSS — Oshkosh

What does it mean to swing in the 21st Century? Vibraphonist Joel Ross has some ideas. At 25, he’s already ubiquitous on the New York jazz scene. “Mr. Ross is an upstart reasserting how scholarly improvisation, rooted in spiritual intent, might feel fresh — even provocative.” — New York Times

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