Javier Santiago Workshop: The Spirit of Jazz in Modern Music

Cafe Coda 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI, United States

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 […]

Madison Jazz Jam: Student-led showcase & Jam

Cafe Coda 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI, United States

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

Madison Jazz Jam – student led showcase & jam. FUNDRAISER featuring Sun Prairie HS Band Members

Cafe Coda 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI, United States

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 […]

Madison Jazz Jam – student led jam with Out of the Shed

Cafe Coda 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI, United States

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).

Madison Jazz Jam Student Led Session w/ The Pathfinder Quartet

Cafe Coda 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI, United States

Noah Joque, trumpet; Griffin Beronio, keys, Jan Grzywacz, bass; Alex Cope, drums. MJS welcomes all ages and all levels of players and listeners are welcome. Jazz educator and MC will facilitate the session.  

MJS Year End Celebration

Cafe Coda 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI, United States

1:00 - 3:00pm: jazz jam hosted by Green Street Trio 3:30 - 4:45pm: Sweet Sheiks performance, set 1 4:45 - 5:15pm: MJS member meeting 5:15 - 6:45pm: Sweet Sheiks performance, set 2  

Lunch with author Maxine Gordon

Cafe Coda 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI, United States

Maxine Gordon will tell stories about Dexter Gordon, Introduce her new book called Quartette: Stories from the lives of 4 Women Jazz Musicians - Maxine Sullivan, Velma Middleton, Melba Liston and Shirley Scott” and have a Q & A time.