We’ve been writing this week about our favorite music that artists from Madison released in 2017. We put out our top 20 Madison records of 2017 list and we’ve got a couple other things detailing more releases that made a mark in the local music community this year. As always, it’s been a varied year for Madison music, with an […]
Caroline Davis Trio + Matt Blair
On Saturday, April 21, ALL welcomes back Caroline Davis (alto sax), with Rob Clearfield (keyboards), John Tate (bass), and Minneapolis-based pianist Matt Blair opening with a solo set. Advance tickets $12 at https://carolinedavis.brownpapertickets.com or $15 at the door. Online ticket sales end one hour before the show. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Show at 8pm. […]
Trio Mokili
On Friday, April 27, ALL will present Trio Mokili featuring Nathaniel Braddock on guitar, Makaya McCraven on drums, and Junius Paul on bass. Tickets $10 in advance online at http://triomokiliall.bpt.me, or $15 at door. Doors open at 7:30pm, show at 8pm. Online sales end one hour before show. Trio Mokili plays roots and jazz-inflected renditions […]
Mars Williams Duo
On Saturday, May 12, ALL will present Chicago saxophonist Mars Williams and a special guest drummer. Tickets $12 in advance at https://marstollef.bpt.me or $15 at the door. Online sales end one hour before performance. Doors open at 7:30pm , performance at 8pm. Mars Williams is an open-minded musician, composer, and educator who commutes easily between […]
Josh Berman and Tim Daisy
On Friday, May 18 Josh Berman (cornet) and Tim Daisy (drums) will perform together at Arts + Literature Laboratory. Don’t miss these two veterans of Chicago’s vibrant improvised music community as they team up for an evening of duo improvisations. Tickets $12 in advance at https://daisyberman.bpt.me or $15 at door. Online sales end one hour […]
Emerson Hunton Quintet with Greg Ward & Russ Johnson
Kicking off the Isthmus Jazz Festival on Friday, June 1, Arts + Literature Laboratory will present Chicago-based drummer Emerson Hunton’s new quintet with Greg Ward (sax), Russ Johnson (trumpet), Ben Cruz (guitar), and Charlie Kirchen (bass). $12 advance tickets available online https://emersonhunton.bpt.me or $15 at door. Online ticket sales end one hour before the show. […]