UPCOMING SHOWS
Thursday Tango Drop-in class
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
THURSDAYS Drop-in Beginner Class at Cafe Coda Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Cost: $10 per person Hosted by Joe Yang, founder of Wisconsin Tango. When it comes to learning Argentine Tango, the smartest question to ask is: “What if I give it a try?” Behind the passionate, mysterious, and exotic reputation of Tango is a fun, fulfilling, and accessible social activity that anyone can enjoy. Learning tango doesn’t have to be a daydream, or something you only wish you could do. With over a decade of professional teaching experience, Joe Yang - the founder of Wisconsin Tango - is known for removing the intimidation factor out of social dancing. He’s committed to providing a fun, supportive, and encouraging learning atmosphere as you take your first steps. So cross off another item on your bucket list, and join us! No partner required. Website: www.wisconsintango.com Podcast: www.joetangopodcast.com Blog: www.wisconsin-tango.com/blog/
Eric Jacobson Quartet featuring Steve Einerson (NYC)
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
"Eric maintains a focused but broad lexicon exhibiting his mastery of both classic and contemporary "straight-ahead" trumpet style. Eric plays strong, assured technique, a hip dark sound on the trumpet, and expressive without gimmicks. Eric has now taken his place among the elite of modern mainstream jazz trumpeters." — Brian Lynch - Grammy© Award Winning Trumpeter Eric Jacobson Trumpet Steve Einerson Piano John Christensen Bass Dave Bayles Drums $10
Bill Roberts Combo
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Come enjoy 'Bright Moments" with Bill Roberts Combo at Cafe CODA this Friday! This is always a marquee occasion for the Combo. The sound, vibe, audience involvement, and staff are all top notch. Hope to see you here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/799302113487534/ Free admission. Drink specials!
Saturday Mornings 'Cool School’ kids jammin’ with a Jazz Master
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Every Saturday morning from 9 AM to Noon, musician/educator Hanah Jon Taylor engages with young musicians in the art of improvisation at Cafe Coda’s Youth Jazz Expo “Cool School”. Young people ages 8 - 12 are encouraged to attend from 9 to 10:30 AM; high school musicians or older, 10:30 to Noon. Pastries and beverages are generously provided by Tim Tynan, another dedicated community educator, to complete as a memorable morning experience for all. Tuition is free. For more information about 'Cool School', please contact Hanah directly at hanahvision@gmail.com. To offer financial support for this important artistic initiative, go to https://www.gofundme.com/youth-jazz-expo #jazzmusic #madisonjazz #coolschool #cafecoda #youngartists #youthjazzexpo Thank you!
Atimevu and Tani Diakite and the Afrofunkstars
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Once again, 'Atimevu' and 'Tani Diakite and the Afrofunkstars' are performing at Cafe CODA!! Come dance to the music of West Africa! Atimevu Atimevu Drum and Dance Ensemble is a Madison, WI based group that performs the traditional music and dances of Ghana. Atimevu Tani Diakite and the Afrofunkstars Tani is a musical force who has inspired an entire community of artists. With his Kamale n'goni, a West African ancestor to the banjo, and his plaintive singing, he never fails to drop the deepest blues around. Tani Diakite and the Afrofunkstars https://tanidiakite.bandcamp.com $20
Funky Mondays!
JBENT PRODUCTIONS
6908 Park Edge Drive
Madison, WI 53709 Map
Weekly show at the Cafe Coda featuring Joey B. Banks, Todd Phipps, Chris Clement and "Pops" Fletcher. Special guests each week!
Funky Mondays featuring Joey Banks
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Join us for Weekly Funky Fun Show featuring Joey B. Banks on drums, Chris Clemente on bass, and Todd Phipps on B3 organ. $5
Cinghiale Duo (Vandermark, Williams) w/ Marquette Solo
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Saxophonists Mars Williams and Ken Vandermark met in Chicago during the early 1990s and were part of a new wave of activity taking place in the city during that decade, one that involved the work of a diverse number of projects and musicians based around significant venues for adventurous music at the time, Hothouse and the Empty Bottle. As part of that activity, which included legendary improvised music groups the NRG Ensemble and Vandermark Five, Mars and Ken formed the duo Cinghiale, both composing for the group and building off the rapport that they had been developing through their various collaborations at that time. In February of 2019 they reconvened the project, composing a new book of material together and presenting it in Chicago and at the Instigation Festival in New Orleans. The music, solidly grounded in foundations built over decades also projected into future possibilities, based on projects and developments in their individual work. The excitement over this potential quickly led to a decision to put Cinghiale on the road later in the year, working on the new material, composing some additional pieces, and recording the music at the end of that tour. Steve Marquette is part of a contemporary evolution taking place on the Chicago music scene, one that is again cross-pollinating between categories and genres, combining improvisation with new and experimental music, underground rock, and noise. He belongs to the trio, The Few, which has been an instrumental part of the resurgence of individuality among younger players in the city. Steve's solo music builds off of that trio's activity and collaborations with many other artists, particularly musicians based in New Orleans. The time feels right to bring these generations of creative musicians together to present new work. The energy and commitment toward the tradition of searching for personal languages- so integral to Chicago's music history going back to the early 20th century, continuing toward the landmark work of the AACM, and going further forward from there- puts their attitude toward the artistic search completely in common and on target in these times. Sponsored by BlueStem Jazz Cover $20 https://www.brownpapertickets.com/ref/4186178/event/4308467
Night of the Improvisor featuring violinist Randal Harrison
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
World-class violinist Randal Harrison is the featured artist for this week's 'Night of the Improvisor'. A long time former resident of the Madison community, Harrison style in virtuosity blends contemporary jazz with the spirit of Americana. mail@randalharrison.com http://www.randalharrison.com $10
Jon Hoel Trio
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Featuring Jon Hoel on saxophone, Ben Ferris on bass and Kelby Kryshak on drums, the JHOEL3 is one of Madison's hardest working jazz groups. Playing originals and seldom played standards, the group focuses on exploring the jazz idiom, sometimes pushing the limits and other times staying deep in the pocket. website: www.jonathanhoel.com fb: www.facebook.com/jonathanhoelsaxophone Free admission. Come and enjoy our "Bright Moments" drink specials!!
Juli Wood Quartet
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
The new CD from the Juli Wood Quartet is a follow-up to the highly acclaimed " Synkkä Metsä /Dark Forest " recording from 2015. "The melodies are tender and earthy, and the direct arrangements present the essence of the songs with little fuss. The performances have a classic postbop approach; in fact, if the liner notes didn't explain the provenance of the material, you might not have any idea these are Finnish songs. But sometimes novelty or originality don't matter when the playing is strong and heartfelt. Wood's tenor is marked by a warm, grainy sound smeared by a lovely breathiness ..." Peter Margasak - Chicago Reader This new recording " Suomen Salossa " ( In the Finnish woods ) was made due to a grant from the Finlandia foundation. It draws inspiration from other jazz artists who have taken folk songs and reimagined them as jazz music. For example; Art Farmer's album " To Sweden With Love ", Johnny Griffin's " The Kerry Dancers ", John Coltrane's " Dear Old Stockholm " " Suomen Salossa " features Juli Wood - tenor sax / vocals, Mike Schlick - drums, Chicago Blujazz label recording artists, Paul Silbergleit - guitar, and Clay Schaub - bass. The folk songs are given jazz treatments a la Brubeck, Coltrane, Jobim, and Art Blakey. And of course the weekend will be filled with tunes from our favorite jazz composers ; Monk, Wayne Shorter, Horace Silver, Grant Green and wonderful jazz standards from the great American songbook. CD's will be for sale , just $10 !
Rare Element at Cafe Coda
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
“Horn-driven instrumental funk & grooves PERFORMED LIVE” The new Madison, Wisconsin based horn band, RARE ELEMENT, performs high-energy instrumental funk music in a truly unique manner. The band’s highly talented roster coupled with it’s creative and intricate arrangements make Rare Element a must-see act. Chad Whittinghill (trumpet, flugelhorn) and Bryan Husk (tenor, baritone sax) first met in 2003 as members of the urban neo-soul band, VIBE SYNDICATE. Unbeknownst to them, they would spend the next 16 years playing side by side at hundreds of shows with some of Wisconsin’s finest funk and blues bands. For years, they honed their skilled working together with CLYDE STUBBLEFIELD’s weekly Funky Monday shows. Later, the two would team up with Hammond B-3 ace Jimmy Voegeli and his blues supergroup, THE JIMMYS. A while later, they crossed paths with Nat McIntosh (trombone) and the horn section was born. Nat is a long-time member and composer for the phenomenal YOUNGBLOOD BRASS BAND. Over the years, they shared a common goal to create a band where this horn section could be pushed to it's limit. Finally, in 2018, a roster of highly skilled musicians was assembled to make this goal a reality They named that band...RARE ELEMENT. Todd Phipps (keyboards, B3 organ) of THE BLUE OLIVES (and many other bands) was the first join. Longtime Madison talent, Joe Niesen(guitar), also got in early. Joe liked what he heard and recruited quietly infamous bassist, Brett Farrey, formerly with SMOKIN’ WITH SUPERMAN. The critical piece of the puzzle was finding the right drummer to keep it funky. Enter Mark Marsh, 2016 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Award Winning Drummer of the Year. Mark brings relentless energy and deep groves to every performance. www.rareelementfunk.com Take a peek at their previous performance: https://youtu.be/1frXLcQgrFs $20
Night of the Improvisor featuring Vincent Hsu and Peggy Choy
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
'Night of the Improvisor' featuring a special guest from Taiwan, bassist, Vincent Hsu. "Bassist & composer Vincent Hsu. A native of Taiwan, Vincent spent 8 years here in NYC where he studied & received a master’s degree in Jazz Performance from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance from City College of New York.He also took private lessons with some of the masters of the acoustic bass, including Cecil McBee, Victor Venegas, Andy Gonzalez, and John Schaeffer (former Principal Bassist for the New York Philharmonic). He continues to make an impact musically in his native country". - Keith Thomas - https://youtu.be/JQ_0wIZWYwY https://www.vincenthsujazz.com/ Percussionist: Dushun Mosley choreographer: Peggy Choy Peggy Choy Dance Company $10
Edi Rey y su Salsera
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
'Edi Rey y su Salsera' is a salsa band that plays the exited rhythms of salsa, cumbia, merengue and bachata. The band has participated in many festivals in Madison. In its repertory include many new arrangements of popular Latin music including original music composed by its Leader Edi Rey. $10
Rumba Latina with Edi Rey y su Salsera and Dj Elo at Cafe Coda
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Come to dace salsa, merengue and cumbia with Edi Rey y su Salsera and DJ Elo in one of the most exiting places in Madison Cafe Coda. Cover $15
Ugochi – African Butterfly
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Singer/songwriter/poet Ugochi Nwaogwugwu returns to CODA with her quintet from Chicago, with songs of urban life; both from the US and her native Uganda. http://ugochi.com/ $20
Paroaria
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Jonathan Greenstein, tenor sax Chris Rottmayer, piano John Christensen, bass Tim Cieplowski, drums The jazz group Paroaria came together in 2017, setting aside their fake books for the mission of performing the music of living artists. While previous performances featured music of Terence Blanchard and Dave Holland, Paroaria comes to Café Coda on September 27 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Joshua Redman’s album MoodSwing. Jonathan Greenstein, Chris Rottmayer, John Christensen, and Tim Cieplowski perform the compositions of Joshua Redman originally recorded by Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, and Brian Blade. Originally from Tel-Aviv, saxophonist Jonathan Greenstein regularly performs in Wisconsin and NYC. Following an active performance schedule in Orlando, pianist Chris Rottmayer is pursuing a DMA at UW-Madison. John Christensen is a first-call bassist residing in Madison. Tim Cieplowski is a Madison-based jazz drummer. $15
Chris Madsen Quartet
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Chris Madsen-tenor sax Dave Miller-guitar John Christensen-bass Devin Drobka-drums This special iteration of the Chris Madsen Quartet finds equal parts Chicago (Madsen, Miller) and Milwaukee (Drobka, Christensen). A mix of originals and jazz standards will make up the program for the evening. $20
Awake - album release
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
"Awake" digital album release on Shifting Paradigm Records Jamie Breiwick, trumpet and pocket trumpet Tim Ipsen, bass Devin Drobka, drums "I, myself, I don’t think of competition in music. I don’t think of something being better or worse, just different. And I think that is kind of… brings a certain ego that is keeping a lot of the development of musicians coming together, you know because one wants to feel that they are doing something different from what everyone else is doing. Everyone wants to be an [innovator], and all the innovators that I have known in my life, you know, John Coltrane, Albert Ayler, Ornette, many others, Eric Dolphy – they all were playing their music and trying to develop in music." - Don Cherry
Janet Evra Quartet
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Janet Evra is a jazz vocalist, bassist, and composer now based in the USA. She blends traditional bossa nova and samba with modern influences to produce fresh, lush jazz.
Jeb Bishop group
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
"This new quartet debuted in the spring of 2019 with a series of concerts in the Northeast. The band features the great Dutch sound poet and improvisor Jaap Blonk, trombone virtuoso Jeb Bishop, and the versatile and powerful "rhythm section" of Damon Smith and Weasel Walter. Jaap Blonk is unique for his powerful stage presence and playful freedom in improvisation, combined with a keen grasp of structure. The frenetically prolific bandleader/composer/multiinstrumentalist Weasel Walter summons myriad timbres from a (mostly) conventional drum kit, while also bringing a strong performative element to the proceedings. Jeb Bishop is an extraordinary improviser, composer, and simply one of the finest living trombonists, and has been a major voice in improvised music for more than 20 years. Tireless organizer and Balance Point Acoustics label head Damon Smith expands both the sound world of the double bass and the roles it can play in an ensemble. What happens or doesn't with this quartet is anyone's guess. The performances so far have run a gamut from delicate chamber textures to all-out electronic meltdowns."
Alex Mercado Trio
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
A pianist with astounding technique and boundless imagination, Alex Mercado is acclaimed for his ability to write striking compositions and create vibrant sonic landscapes that have resonated with critics and audiences alike in his native Mexico. On Symbiosis, his second trio recording after 2012’s The Watcher, Mercado takes us on a journey through a vibrant musical world full of engaging melodies and the dynamic improvisations that typify the finest in contemporary modern jazz. Featuring Antonio Sanchez & Scott Colley, and being selected as one of Downbeat Magazine Editors’ Picks for 2014, the album will introduce jazz aficionados outside Mexico to a virtuoso instrumentalist without peer in his homeland where he is the “1st Call” pianist of choice for Magos Herrera, Sachal Vasandani, Bryan Lynch, Camila Meza and other visiting artists. Mercado’s career highlights to date include being commissioned in 2010 to arrange and perform as the featured soloist in the orchestral opening to Sir Elton John’s concert at Chichen Itza with the Yucatan Symphony Orchestra; participating in 2011 as an arranger/composer on singer Magos Herrera’s album Mexico Azul, recorded in NYC with John Patitucci, Adam Rogers, Tim Hagans and Luis Perdomo; and being chosen in 2012 by the Mexican government to inaugurate with a solo piano concert the iconic City Of The Books, one of Mexico City’s most important and historic landmarks.
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ABOUT US
Café CODA is Madison’s premier new jazz space dedicated to the presentation of traditional, contemporary and creative music. Café CODA facilitates the long-desired manifestation of a space with suitable staging, a tuned concert piano, and state of the art drum kit, to inspire great music to be played by great artists. Café CODA maintains an arts-centric program of musical performances, workshops and master classes available to residents and patrons of the Madison Arts and Culture District. Located at 1224 Williamson St. Café CODA is in the heart of the Willy St. corridor; the creative and cultural hub of Madison. Café CODA presents the musical works of local, regional and world-class musicians as it offers a sizable contribution to the Midwest American music scene.
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