WISCONSIN Jazz Clubs

 

 MADISON

Restaurant Magnus. 120 E. Wilson. Tel: 608 258 8787 [contact: Christopher Berg/ Laura Jones. Jazz every Thursday features some of Madison's young jazz talent. The weekends host both regional and local jazz acts in the bar. Very good cuisine and the best exotic appetizers for the money in town]

The Madison Jazz Society. the Coliseum Bar, 232 East Olin Avenue. Tel: (608) 850-5400. Mailing Address: Madison Jazz Society. P.O. Box 8866. Madison, WI 53708-8866 [The Madison Jazz Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting jazz music. We are located in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin where we host jazz concerts and our annual Capital City Jazz Festival. All concerts will be held from 2-5 p.m. at the Coliseum Bar, 232 E Olin Ave, Madison ]
 

MILWAUKEE

Caroline's Jazz Club. 401 S. 2nd Street. Tel: 414 221-9444 [contact: Caroline Rubitsky. Nestled among the warehouses and factory buildings of the 1980’s, just across the river from Downtown Milwaukee, Caroline’s houses one of the most elegant and intimate settings for jazz found in the entire Western World. Milwaukee artists have always played a large part in the history and development of American Jazz and the legacy continues as veteran players of past decades and upcoming talent alike are featured five days a week. Cocktail hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8:00pm offer smaller quieter combos, while Friday and Saturday nights explode with the fabulous horns and pulsating rhythm sections of larger ensembles. Martini specials, wine by the bottle, and gourmet pizzas delivered to your table add extra pleasure to the experience. World class jazz entertainment in an old world setting. Visa and Mastercard accepted]

The Estate 2423 North Murray Avenue. Tel: (414) 964-9923. [contact: Brian. A classic jazz speakeasy located in Milwaukee's eastside]