Upcoming Concerts and Events
What they're saying about MJS Concerts: REVIEW
The Madison Jazz Society's concerts are held at the Coliseum Bar, 232 East Olin Avenue, Madison, from 1-4 PM (doors open at noon), unless otherwise noted. Admission: $20 for MJS members; $25 for non-members; those age 18 & younger admitted free.
This location provides jazz fans with a central location that is close to the Beltline, downtown Madison and beautiful Lake Monona, as well as being on a Madison Metro route. In addition, full food and drink service will be available at modest prices, sufficient and close parking is available and the facility is fully handicapped accessible. Parking in Coliseum Bar lot, Wonder Bar lot AND in the WPS lot next to the Wonder Bar (you can ignore the towaway signs on Sundays).
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June 10 - Annual Year End Party This is a FREE event at which MJS celebrates a year of achievement and elects its leaders for the next year. Door prizes are awarded, the MJS Jazz Mall will be having a big sale and there's lots of music. The music will be provided by these wonderful Madison performers: pianist John Becker, vocalist Sally de Broux, reed player Bill Grahn, drummer Jim Huwe and bassist Laurie Lang. All (MJS members & non-members) are welcome to attend!! Doors open at 12:30 PM and the party goes from 1-4 PM. No admission; the afternoon of fun and music is FREE!! |
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MJS Receives 2010 Rabin Award
On March 3, 2010, the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO) Board of Directors awarded the 2010 Rabin Youth Arts Awards. The Madison Jazz Society was the winner for philanthropic support and Michael George, Executive Director of the Wisconsin School Music Association, was the winner for artistic achievement. The awards were presented by former Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton at Arts Wisconsin’s Arts Day at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in
WYSO noted that MJS was formed in 1984 to provide a common meeting ground for all persons interested in jazz; musician, listener, collector. They endeavor to preserve, encourage and stimulate interest in jazz music; to foster and advertise creators of jazz music; and to exchange helpful information which may be instructive or entertaining to its members. They rely solely on donations from its members and other supporters. Over 25 years, MJS has awarded nearly $70,000 in grants to schools all over the state. They have provided funding for more than 35 schools across the state to assist with the purchase of music and equipment, sponsor national level clinicians, enable participation in jazz festivals, and support statewide and national travel. They have also awarded over $15,000 in scholarship funds to high school students entering college to study music with an emphasis on jazz and for high schools students to attend summer jazz music camps. This picture shows (l-r) Beverly Blahnik, MJS member who nominated the group; Lt Governor Lawton, Gretchen Patey, MJS Sgt at Arms, Marvin Rabin and Linda Marty Schmitz, MJS President at the awards ceremony. The Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras presents the Rabin Youth Arts Awards in honor of their founding conductor, Dr. Marvin Rabin, as a means to honor those who follow in his footsteps. The awards are a forum for promoting quality youth arts programs and honoring those who work diligently to provide arts opportunities for children throughout |
'RIVERWALK: LIVE FROM THE LANDING' FRIDAYS ON WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO--SUPPORTED BY MJS!!
The Madison Jazz Society-supported "Riverwalk Live from the Landing" jazz broadcasts on Wisconsin Public Radio, featuring the Jim Cullum Jazz Band, can be heard on Fridays. The one-hour program airs from 8-9 p.m. The program airs on WERN 88.7 FM in Madison; check your local WPR station schedules at http://www.wpr.org/regions/ for local airings. For more information on the programs, including links to further information, go to Riverwalk Jazz and click on "Program Guide."
Miss a broadcast? The current week's program is available for online listening at Riverwalk Jazz Jim Cullum's and Riverwalk Jazz' "Jazz Me News": Riverwalk Jazz Then click on "What's New." (It's also available by subscription, as explained at the Web site.) Jazz Study Guide: Riverwalk Jazz and click on "Study Guide."
Here is the schedule for May 2012 on Wisconsin Public Radio (WERN -- 88.7 FM in the Madison area):
May 2012 on Riverwalk Jazz
This Month on Riverwalk Jazz
May 4: In the Footsteps of Giants: Trumpet Dynamo Bria Skonberg -- New York-based trumpet player Bria Skonberg is a brilliant young musician revitalizing classic jazz. Appearing frequently on Jazz @ Lincoln Center stages, Bria cites Louis Armstrong as a key influence.
May 11: Sidney Bechet: Jazz Immortal -- A consummate artist, Sidney Bechet was an early jazz soloist and master of clarinet and soprano saxophone. Actor Vernel Bagneris tells Bechet’s story with the help of New Orleans-based clarinetist Evan Christopher and saxophonist Bob Wilber, who studied with Bechet.May 18: Django Jubilee -- The Hot Club of Francisco, featuring guitarist Paul Mehling, presents a concert celebrating the infectious music of Django Reinhardt, the Romany guitarist who burst on the world stage in the 1930s and continues to thrill musicians and fans today.
May 25: It Ain’t Over ’til the Fat Man Swings: Dick Hyman Plays Fats Waller -- Fats Waller was famous for his wild personality on stage, but underneath he was a prolific composer and key figure in the history of jazz piano. In honor of our 23rd birthday this month, Dick Hyman guests on this encore presentation of the first Riverwalk Jazz broadcast in 1989.June 1: Come Rain or Come Shine: Johnny Mercer in His Own Words -- Tunesmith Johnny Mercer was a hit-maker from the 1930s through the ’50s. In a rare radio interview, he tells stories about his famous songs, interpreted on our show by vocalists Rebecca Kilgore, Stephanie Nakasian and Carol Woods
Help keep Riverwalk on the air by any or all of the following:
1) Donate to MJS, which pays $50 per week to underwrite the show (mark your contribution specifically for "Riverwalk")
2) Donate to Wisconsin Public Radio and indicate you're a Riverwalk listener (if you donate this way, also email us at mjs@madisonjazz.com and we'll send you a free copy of Jim Cullum's most recent CD as a thank you from Jim, as long as supplies last)
3) Let Wisconsin Public Radio know you listen to the program; go to www.wpr.org/pages/feedback.cfm for contact information, and
4) Listen to Riverwalk and encourage other jazz fans to do the same.
Donations to the Madison Jazz Society and Wisconsin Public Radio are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
