Upcoming Concerts and Events
What they're saying about MJS Concerts: REVIEW
The Madison Jazz Society 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
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.
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Sunday, September 26, 2010 - Petra's Recession Seven with vocalist Petra van Nuis Vocalist Petra van Nuis formed the Recession Seven, a Chicago-style traditional jazz band, in 2008. When the recession hit and venues began downsizing to smaller groups, slashing pay and/or cutting live music altogether, things looked grim. Fans reminded her that jazz flourished during the Great Depression as folks needed an escape from their financial woes. She assembled an all-star line-up of
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Sunday, November 7, 2010 - West End Jazz Band The West End Jazz Band has, for the past 34 years, recreated the classic music that typifies the 20s and 30s using original arrangements and instrumentation true to the style of the era. The band’s repertoire consists of a broad representation of the music of this golden age, hot and sweet dance and jazz, featuring the pure jazz numbers, the nonsense songs, the up-tempo tunes and also beautiful ballads. This was the type of music for dancing and for those zany times when youth ran wild and made whoopee; songs such as Hop Off, |
MJS Receives Rabin Award
On March 3, the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO) Board of Directors awarded the 2010 Rabin Youth Arts Awards. The Madison Jazz Society was this year’s winner for philanthropic support and Michael George, who currently serves as Executive Director of the Wisconsin School Music Association, was designated the winner for artistic achievement. The awards were presented by 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
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'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 July 2010 on Wisconsin Public Radio (WERN -- 88.7 FM):
July 2010 on Riverwalk Jazz
The Jim Cullum Jazz Band Presents
July 2 -- Riverwalk Jazz BBQ Light the coals and crack open the cooler. Nothing says July like a barbecue on a lazy afternoon. The forecast may call for triple-digit temps or a passing shower. But whatever's in store, The Jim Cullum Jazz Band swings their way through some of your favorite warm-weather classic American jazz tunes.July 9 -- Louis Armstrong: Memories and Reflections Tune in for a selection of memorable stories about Louis Armstrong from producer George Avakian; opera star Robert Merrill; Roger Glenn, son of Armstrong band member, Tyree Glenn; and former Armstrong band member Peanuts Hucko along with The Jim Cullum Jazz Band performing classic Armstrong tunes featuring performances with Nicholas Payton and Bob Barnard.
July 16 -- All the Cats Join In: Catherine Russell in Concert The Jim Cullum Jazz Band keeps America’s rich jazz tradition alive with the rhythms of hot jazz, swing and the blues as they share the stage with their friend, pianist Dick Hyman and one-of-a-kind vocalist, Catherine Russell, whom jazz critic Nat Hentoff calls ‘the real deal.’
July 23 -- The Sax in New
Happy Anniversary Riverwalk Jazz!!
Celebrating 20 Years of Keeping Listeners Tuned In to the Heart and Soul of Classic American Jazz "Riverwalk Jazz has, since its debut in 1989, been one of the finest of all jazz radio series."—Scott Yanow, author of Classic Jazz and the Trumpet Kings,Twenty years ago The Jim Cullum Jazz Band’s local radio program, Riverwalk Jazz, started toes tapping as a project of Texas Public Radio. Today that local program jumps, jives and wails in more than 200 cities nationwide via PRI, Public Radio International, and uses the latest in cutting-edge technology to bring ‘hot’ classic jazz to a group of loyal listeners who span the generations. Thanks to the recent sponsorship of Sun Products Corporation, producer of such familiar household names as all®, Wisk®, and Snuggle®, Riverwalk Jazz will continue to educate and entertain audiences with its uniquely interactive and vibrant format.
"Congratulations to Riverwalk Jazz for a cool 20 years in public radio," says PRI President and CEO Alisa Miller. "This is a program that embraces the full range of new media to celebrate the sounds and artists of early jazz and a true American art form. It's no surprise that Riverwalk enjoys success on-air and online and we look forward to the next exciting 20 years and beyond."
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.
