Explore a journey in to free improvisation, with Hanah Jon Taylor through listening, learning, making sounds and interacting with those in the room. House band will include Adam Czerepinski (p), Aden Stier (b) and Jim Huwe (d) 6-7pm: Workshop 7-9pm: Jam Session

All ages and ability levels are welcome. Come to listen and/or to join in.   Out of the Shed features Olivia Flood (drums), Lance Letellier (piano), Alex Fuecht (bass) and Calvin Carl (saxophone).

Workshop (6-7PM) will focus on using your aural skills and intuition to create melodies in the blues, major, and minor progressions. Bring your axe, join in the music making. All ages, All levels are welcome. NO cover. House band includes Paul Hastil on piano and Rick Flowers on drums. COPA has no food or drink […]

Come hear the amazing Sun Prairie HS musicians who are going to NYC's Jazz at Lincoln Center, Essentially Ellington 2025 Competition https://jazz.org/.../school-programs/essentially-ellington/ Many students still need money for traveling to this prestigious event. Combo Musicians- Aaron Vetter, Henry Cole, Isaiah Bunderson, August Nelson, Atticus Coen, Katie Vetter, Nick Ruplinger. Come and listen or Come to […]

Nadje Noordhuis is the new assistant professor of trumpet at Lawrence University. She will be leading a workshop on storytelling through music followed by an open jam session. Read Nadje's full bio here. Workshop 6-7pm Jam Session 7-9pm

This iteration of the Madison Jazz Jam is part of a special Mary Lou Williams tribute day at Cafe Coda.  

Join the Javier Santiago Trio for an exploration of how the rich vocabulary and harmonic language of jazz continue to influence and shape modern genres like R&B, Hip Hop, and Electronic music. This event will dive into ways musicians can bring jazz into a contemporary context—using classic lines, phrasing, and harmony over modern beats and […]

A concert by the Dan VanZeeland & Thomas Wieland Band and a jazz jam will follow. BYO food and drink. All ages, all levels of players and listeners are welcome.

5-6PM Stories and panel discussion from the Original Pinettes All-Female Brass Band from New Orleans 7PM CONCERT 6-7 Picnic - BYO or buy from area food trucks on site