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Every Saturday night, bring your instruments or just yourself to join in our Late Night Improvising Jazz Jam Session. All disciplines are welcome. No fake books, please. $5. (Pay at the door) *Masks are not required but encouraged.
Every fourth Sunday Noon Jazz Piano Solo, we feature pianist/vocalist Anthony Cao! Anthony Cao has been performing in the Madison jazz scene since 1998, but most of his performing these days is with the high-energy, all-request dueling pianos team at the Ivory Room Piano Bar. Cao received a BM and MM in music education from […]
ASTRO (Anders Svanoe’s Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra) Anders Svanoe-alto and baritone saxophones, clarinet Tony Barba-tenor saxophone, bass clarinet Pawan Benjamin-soprano and tenor saxophones, flutes, Shehnai Tony Catania-tenor saxophone Jim Doherty-trumpet Dave Cooper-trumpet Phil Zell-trumpet Louka Patenaude-guitar Henry Boehm-bass Brad Townsend-bass John Christensen-bass Michael Brenneis-drums Nick Zielinski-drums/electronics Starting March 2nd, and every first Thursday of the month, […]
Jazz Flux is a band started by friends whom, through the Mji (Milwaukee Jazz Institute) monthly jam sessions, bonded and formed over the love of music. Founder Jamill Shaw/Saxophonist, named it Jazz Flux, because of the different varieties of the band an the fluctuating element. From a trio set up to a sextet, depending on […]
Every Saturday night, bring your instruments or just yourself to join in our Late Night Improvising Jazz Jam Session. All disciplines are welcome. No fake books, please. $5. (Pay at the door) *Masks are not required but encouraged.
Chicago based bassist/composer and bandleader Matt Ulery has developed an instantly recognizable sound, having produced 15 albums of original music as a bandleader. Known for his sweeping lyricism, unconventional phrase structures, expressionistic emotionalism, he composes all the music for several of his own ensembles, including Sifting Stars Orchestra (orchestral art songs), Loom Large (jazz big […]
Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, level A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band is converting audiences one show at […]
Musician/educator Hanah Jon Taylor hosts his beloved 'Cool School' with young musicians centered around the art of improvisation. Grab your instruments and get ready to jam. Don't have access to an instrument? No problem, we will have a wide range of instruments available to play. No experience required. FREE! 12 years old and younger from […]
Join us for a series of piano stylings from Luke Leavitt's Sound Tile in the Garver Lounge! These performances are FREE to enjoy on the second Thursday of each month. January 12th February 9th March 9th Sound Tile nods to Carrelage Phonique, a piece written by Erik Satie for his Furniture Music series, an early […]
An evening of frenetic rock featuring: Haunt Smiley (Madison) – Lively mix of alt rock, punk, and jazz Hydrone (Columbus, Ohio) – Heavy psychedelic punk https://cleandemonrecords.bandcamp.com/album/raw-dog The Flavor That Kills (Madison) – Road-rage rock. Voted Madison’s Best-Looking Band of 2022. https://theflavorthatkills.bandcamp.com/album/nevermind-the-acorns
The Milwaukee-based Carlos Adames Group follows in the footsteps of great latin jazz innovators, combining elements of traditional and modern latin rhythms with dynamic jazz harmonies to create an exciting new sound. Panamanian-born conguero Carlos Adames leads the group, drawing from his encyclopedic knowledge of the rhythms of the world in his compositions and performance. […]
Every Saturday night, bring your instruments or just yourself to join in our Late Night Improvising Jazz Jam Session. All disciplines are welcome. No fake books, please. $5. (Pay at the door) *Masks are not required but encouraged.
Musician/educator Hanah Jon Taylor hosts his beloved 'Cool School' with young musicians centered around the art of improvisation. Grab your instruments and get ready to jam. Don't have access to an instrument? No problem, we will have a wide range of instruments available to play. No experience required. FREE! 12 years old and younger from […]
HORNZZ began out of a love of JAZZ: Improvisation, Creativity, and an Awesome Groove. HORNZZ also came from a love of exceptional musicianship and “tight as a fist” ensemble playing. They play arrangements for unaccompanied horns drawn from the repertoire and inspiration of the group Hornheads. With the addition of our rhythm section we play […]
The duo of Dave King (The Bad Plus) / Chris Weller (Hanging Hearts) is a MidWest collaboration that performs free improvisations, original compositions, and interpretations of their favorite songs. Dave King - drums Chris Weller - tenor saxophone & effects Production: Cafe CODA Tickets: $20 **Do I need to print my ticket? No, but will […]
Every Sunday, Cafe CODA invites jazz pianists to bring you beautiful jazz piano music at our Sunday Brunch time. On the second Sunday of the month, we feature Jim Erickson. "Jim Erickson is proof, if any is needed, that there are major jazz talents performing in the United States outside of New York, Chicago, New […]
Cheshire Cat Comedy's newest show is Thirsty Thursday, a jazz-infused, speakeasy-inspired comedy event where stand-ups and improvisers join forces to explore the joys, mishaps, and mysteries of dating. Comedians will showcase their own material, then riff on relationship questions from both the internet and the audience – all underscored by smooth tunes from local scoundrel […]
Every Saturday night, bring your instruments or just yourself to join in our Late Night Improvising Jazz Jam Session. All disciplines are welcome. No fake books, please. $5. (Pay at the door) *Masks are not required but encouraged.
Musician/educator Hanah Jon Taylor hosts his beloved 'Cool School' with young musicians centered around the art of improvisation. Grab your instruments and get ready to jam. Don't have access to an instrument? No problem, we will have a wide range of instruments available to play. No experience required. FREE! 12 years old and younger from […]
Mike Reed, drums Tomeka Reid, cello Anjelina Niswer, alto sax Niswer is one of the exceptional musicians who has for some time been redefining the contours of the European jazz scene – an artist on a mission, with boundless energy, a rich pallet of color and virtuoso technique. Born in Poland, she resides in Cologne. […]
Every Sunday, Cafe CODA invites jazz pianists to bring you beautiful jazz piano music at our Sunday Brunch time. On the third Sunday of the month, we feature the David Stoler and Carisa Duo. Dave Stoler is a native of Madison WI, and has formerly resided in New York City, Milwaukee and Miami. One of […]
In celebration of women's month, we're holding a free screening of the documentary, "The Girls in The Band." The Girls in The Band tells the stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their journeys from the late 1930's to the present day. Ladies Must Swing will be performing after the show. Tickets for […]
In honor of Women's History Month, we will be showing the documentary, "The Girls in The Band", followed by a live performance from Ladies Must Swing! Documentary: 5:30PM (FREE) Ladies Must Swing live performance: 7:00PM (Ticketed Event) "Our story is about inspiration and encouragement given by lovers of good music and finding out what entertains […]
Charlie Painter is a self-studied, self-producing, Madison-based guitarist, teacher, and band leader. With over a decade of weekly gigs under his belt, Painter's fearless twist on Bop, Blues and Big Band will keep your mind guessing and feet dancing. Production: Cafe CODA Date: Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 Time: 7PM Tickets: $10 *Do I need to […]
Every Saturday night, bring your instruments or just yourself to join in our Late Night Improvising Jazz Jam Session. All disciplines are welcome. No fake books, please. $5. (Pay at the door) *Masks are not required but encouraged.
Musician/educator Hanah Jon Taylor hosts his beloved 'Cool School' with young musicians centered around the art of improvisation. Grab your instruments and get ready to jam. Don't have access to an instrument? No problem, we will have a wide range of instruments available to play. No experience required. FREE! 12 years old and younger from […]
Every fourth Sunday Noon Jazz Piano Solo, we feature pianist/vocalist Anthony Cao! Anthony Cao has been performing in the Madison jazz scene since 1998, but most of his performing these days is with the high-energy, all-request dueling pianos team at the Ivory Room Piano Bar. Cao received a BM and MM in music education from […]