UPCOMING SHOWS
Cool School - Youth Jazz Expo
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
"Cool School" - jamming with a Jazz master Summer is almost over, starting Sep. 7th, 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 but to offer financial support for this important artistic initiative, please go to 'GoFundMe" https://www.gofundme.com/youth-jazz-expo For more information about 'Cool School', please contact Hanah Jon Taylor directly at hanahvision@gmail.com. #jazzmusic #madisonjazz #coolschool #cafecoda #youngartists #youthjazzexpo #nattynation #gofundme #jazzeducation #freemusiclesson #studentjazz
Peoples’ Drum Circle - Weekly Free Event
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
All ages and abilities are welcome to take part in this weekly ritual of sound, vibrations, and human comradery. Bring your own drum or play one of our Djembes. Free! Donation welcome!
Milonga Matinee Tango Social
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Cafe Coda proudly presents "Milonga Matinee Tango Social"- hosted by tango instructor/organizer, Joe Yang. Tangueros of all levels welcome! Bring friends :) Come enjoy an event full of great music and company at a wonderful downtown venue! Time: 5 - 7 pm Cover: Just $5.00 per person (please pay at bar) We'll have the Milonga Matinee (early evening tango social) on Saturday, October 12 and Saturday, October 19. 5:00 - 7:00 pm both evenings Website: www.wisconsintango.com Podcast: www.joetangopodcast.com Blog: www.wisconsin-tango.com/blog/
Ralph Alessi & This Against That Sponsored by BlueStem Jazz
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Ralph Alessi & This Against - That is a group that organically toes the line between jazz, pop and contemporary classical music. The band has toured Europe and the United States since 2004 playing venues such as The Earshot Festival in Seattle, RedCat Theatre in Los Angeles, Bimhuis in Amsterdam and The New Morning in Paris. The band has 3 releases and in February 2019, they released “Imaginary Friends” on the ECM record label. Ralph Alessi (trumpet, composer), Andy Milne (piano), Jon Irabagon(saxophone), Drew Gress(bass), Mark Ferber (drums) Trumpeter/Composer. Ralph Alessi was born in San Francisco,CA, the son of classical trumpeter Joe Alessi and opera singer Maria Leone. After taking degrees in jazz trumpet and bass—he studied under the legendary Charlie Haden at CalArts—he lit out for New York, where he swiftly became an ubiquitous presence on the downtown scene. He's been a frequent collaborator with such notable musicians as Steve Coleman, Jason Moran, Don Byron, Ravi Coltrane, Fred Hersch, Uri Caine and Marc Copland. Alessi has recorded nine albums of original compositions which draw on everything from post-bop to neo classical music. He currently records for the ECM record label including his 2016 release Quiver. In 2018, he will release a new This Against That record on the label. As an educator, Ralph is an Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at University of Nevada-Reno as well as the director of the School for Improvisational Music. http://ralphalessi.com/about.php Sponsored by BlueStem Jazz Tickets: $20 https://www.brownpapertickets.com/ref/4186178/event/4354082 #progressivejazz #avantgardemusic #jazzmusicians #jazzmusic #madisonmusic #wisconsinjazz #madisonjazz #bluestemjazz #experimentalmusic #experimentaljazz #madisonwimusic
Roscoe Mitchell Trio Sponsored by BlueStem Jazz
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Roscoe Mitchell is an American composer, jazz instrumentalist, and educator, known for being "a technically superb – if idiosyncratic – saxophonist." The Penguin Guide to Jazz described him as "one of the key figures" in avant-garde jazz; All About Jazz states that he has been "at the forefront of modern music" for the past 35 years. Critic Jon Pareles in The New York Times has mentioned that Mitchell "qualifies as an iconoclast." In addition to his own work as a bandleader, Mitchell is known for cofounding the Art Ensemble of Chicago and the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians. Junius Paul on bass Vincent Davis on percussion Sponsored by BlueStem Jazz Admission: $25 https://www.brownpapertickets.com/ref/4186178/event/4354004
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
Millennial Jazz Wednesdays with Matt Cousin Quartet
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Every Wednesday, Cafe CODA brings you "Millennial Jazz" hosted by Matt Cousin Quartet, a group of young musicians bursting onto the Madison jazz scene. They play a mix of originals and fresh renditions of older tunes, across a variety of styles from straight ahead swing to hip-hop flavors to the avant-garde. These young cats capture all the intricacies and many influences of our modern era, and piece it all together into an exciting product that ventures into new territory but never abandons the roots of the music. Matt Cousin on alto sax and bass clarinet Meredith Nesbitt on bass Jordan Kowalski on drums Sean Lloyd on Guitar www.mattcousin.bandcamp.com Admission $5 (pay at the bar)
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. $10 (pay at the bar) Website: www.wisconsintango.com Podcast: www.joetangopodcast.com Blog: www.wisconsin-tango.com/blog/ See Less
Bright Moments presents the Paul Hastil Trio
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Pianist Paul Hastil brings in a cool trio to this week's 'Bright Moments' event. Paul is an iconic member of the Madison Jazz community, appearing with a diverse list of musicians and performance artists. Free 5-7 PM Photo by Paul S. Howell
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
Bright Moments Featuring 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! Drink specials!
Son del Atlantico w/Dj Rumba
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Son del Atlantico is an Afro-Colombian music band that plays the genres of traditional Colombian music including the rhythms of cumbia, chance, cumbion, vallenato and porro fused with funk, rock and reggae. America Cely: Singer, Carlos Ramos: Guitar, Kenneth Kobak: guitar, Adrianne Hanson :Bass, Marcel Colbert: Tambora, Graham : Alegre and Conga snd Drums and Edi Rey: Saxophones and Voice. $10
Mambo Blue with Special Guest Tommy Mattioli
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Cafe CODA's weekly Friday "Bright Moments" brings you "Mambo Blue" which is a Madison-based latin jazz quintet. Their influences range from Cal Tjader to Ray Barretto, with a bit of Wes Montgomery and George Benson to complete the mix. The group features Paul Muench on piano, John Mesoloras on bass, Vince Jesse on guitar, Jim Huwe on drums and Roberto Rengel on congas. The music ranges from danceable mambos to tasty cha-chas, to creative fusion. Mambo Blue will keep salsa dancers on the dance floor and the jazz lovers loving the vibe. At times Mambo Blue is honored with the hot playing of New York vibraphonist Tommy Mattioli whenever he is in town visiting. Free admission. Drink Specials!
DuoKlavitarre
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
DuoKlavitarre These two strong Polish musical personalities compliment each other extremely well and offer instrumental virtuosity coupled with spontaneity and excellent ensemble playing. The unusual combination of piano and guitar along with a well-selected repertoire is the basis for their exciting and diverse Program. Their repertoire includes works by Frederic Chopin, Ignacy Paderewski, Astor Piazzolla, Karol Szymanowski, Luigi Boccherini, Grazyna Bacewicz, Gerard Schwertberger, Stanislaw Moniuszko, Roland Dyens. The two musicians offer the concert going public a new musical dimension. Their performances are polished and their interpretations are lively, brilliant and beautiful in sound. Klavitarre has given recitals in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, South Korea, Spain, Venezuela, and the USA. Maciej Ziemski and Jolanta Ziemska were the creators and artistic directors of the International Guitar Festivals in Grotniki and Jarosław Poland and are now the organizers of the International Guitar Festival in Bremen, Germany, along with being the directors and founders of the private music school “ConTakte”, which is also located in Bremen. As a Duo, Maciej Ziemski (guitar) and Jolanta Ziemska (Piano) have been performing together for fifteen years with both Artists graduating with honors from the Music Academy in Łódź, Poland. Jolanta studied with Prof. Tadeusz Chmielewski and Joanna Kaczmarska, whereas Maciej was a student of Professor Jerzy Nalepka. While studying their perspective instruments, they discovered their passion for playing as a duo as well as for each other. For more info, please see: www.klavitarre.com Co-sponsored by Polish Heritage Club and Mad-PolKA Productions. Also thank-you to an annonymus sponsor and Polish Heritage Club of Madison for generous donations to make that show possible. BTW October is a Polish Heritage month in USA so this concert is part of celebration for local Polish community! please join us for the celebration! Admission $15
Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Isaiah Collier and The Chosen Few is a group founded by saxophonist Isaiah Collier. Collier who’s an alumi of the Jazz Institute of Chicago and ChiArts has been playing around the Chicagoland area for the past 4 years. Isaiah has played with a plethora of artist such as: Stefon Harris, Roy McCurty, Carmen Bradford, Ernest Dawkins, Bennie Maupin, Ari Brown, Robert Irving III and many more. Playing at festivals such The Hyde Park Jazz festival, International Jazz Day fest, Englewood Jazz Festival, and Monterey Jazz Festival. Now Isaiah has decided to gather a group of musicians “ The Chosen Few”. https://soundcloud.com/isaiahcollier-thechosenfew $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 $15
Salsoul w/ DJ Elo
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
"Salsoul" brings Salsa and Soul, combining the best of two cultural worlds, bringing together the fire of latin rhythms, English lyrics and the groove of soul. Orquesta Salsoul Del Mad will have young and old dancing in the aisle and on the ceiling. They are made up of some of the best local musicians, representing the international diversity of Madison Wisconsin. "Orquesta Salsoul Del Mad" performed at the 2015 Latino Musical Festival and has been playing at venues throughout since. For more information about Orquesta Salsoul Del Mad: Web: https://salsouldelmad.wixsite.com/salsa Facebook: Orquesta SalSoul Del Mad $10
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. $15
Caroline Davis & Robert Clearfield
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Saxophonist Caroline Davis recently returned with her new album, Alula, via New Amsterdam Records’. The 11-track record follows last years Heart Tonic album and finds Davis dabbling in electro-acoustics working alongside keyboard wizard Matt Mitchell and Deerhoof drummer Greg Saunier. Watch the Davy Lazar directed video for ‘Wingbeat’, the vibrant and energetic preview track for the album. For more info: http://robclearfield.com http://www.carolinedavis.org https://youtu.be/B6LzmNIRjBo https://youtu.be/qoygqLh0o20 Caroline Davis - alto saxophone Rob Clearfield - piano Sam Weber - bass Jay Sawyer - drums Admission: $20
Jeb Bishop Group Sponsored by BlueStem Jazz
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." $15
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. Alex Mercado $20
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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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