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Under Paris Skies
Under Paris Skies
The music of UNDER PARIS SKIES is bound to captivate you with their blend of Parisian swing jazz and Latin influences. Their repertoire is inspired by vintage American jazz clubs, French cabarets, Argentine dance halls and Mediterranean cafes. Sophisticated arrangements and sentimental melodies carry you to faraway and familiar places—no passport required, just good vibes. Don't miss this beautiful evening of live music!
Players
Guitar, Bass, Accordion
Ron Reimer, Steven Meger, Chris Hand
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Winona Jazz Collective
Live at No Name Bar!
Players
Rich MacDonald, Kelly Blau, Aaron Lohmeyer, Jeff Strom, Larry Price, Eric Graham, Ray Dretske
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Lawrence Price
Lawrence Price
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Piano arrangements from the Great American Songbook and pieces from the best jazz composers.
Darren Saner
Darren Saner
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Piano and Vocals from the Great American Songbook
Leslie Vincent with Under Paris Skies
Leslie Vincent with Under Paris Skies
Jazz vibes return to The Root Note with Leslie Vincent and Under Paris Skies (Ron Reimer, Steven Meger, Chris Hand, Emily Post) !
Leslie Vincent is a prolific jazz vocalist and songwriter whose warm tone and magnetic stage presence have made her a standout in the modern-day jazz scene. Inspired by Diana Krall and Norah Jones, Leslie blends timeless standards with charming originals, creating a sound that’s all her own.
Under Paris Skies features an acoustic blend of vintage jazz, swing & Latin-influenced music. Charming arrangements and sentimental melodies carry you to faraway and familiar places - no passport required
Admission: $10
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https://therootnotewi.com/events
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Lexie Lakmann & Matt Buchman Duo
Lexie Lakmann & Matt Buchman Duo
Vocalist & Piano
Lounge is open 4-10 PM / Music from 5:30-8:30 PM
All of your favorite vocal jazz standards, from buttery smooth ballads to swinging scat.
Jeff Erickson
Jeff Erickson Instrumental Group
A mix of swing, bossa nova, and ballads—jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, alongside a handful of original tunes.
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Mark and Janette Hanson
Sweet Beats jazz and dessert lounge in Cappella Performing Arts Center. Acoustic guitar and vocals; singing jazz, pop, and folk standards.
H30
H30 live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Piano / Vibraphone / Bass
H3O Jazz Trio features a father and his two sons. The trio performs a wide variety of jazz styles including original music.
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UWL Jazz Combos Concert
UWL Jazz Combos Concert
Experience an intimate evening of jazz featuring student combos performing a variety of styles under the direction of Prof. Jon Ailabouni.
Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.
Contact
David Bashaw at 608.785.8409 or dbashaw@uwlax.edu.
Luke Thering
Luke Thering
Piano
Lounge is open 4-10 PM / Music from 5:30-8:30 PM
Easy-swing standards, gentle ballads, and original jazz tunes, offered in a solo piano setting.
Greg Balfany
Greg Balfany Instrumental Group
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Jazz, Latin, and funk with nods to pop/rock.
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Greg Balfany
Greg Balfany Instrumental Group
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Jazz, Latin, and funk with nods to pop/rock.
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Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera - Halloween Silent Film
Ticketed event. More information to follow!
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Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera - Halloween Silent Film
Ticketed event. More information to follow!
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Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera - Halloween Silent Film
Ticketed event. More information to follow!
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Cliff Jack and Bob Gardner Duo
Cliff Jack and Bob Gardner Duo
Live at The Lafayette!
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Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera - Halloween Silent Film
Ticketed event. More information to follow!
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Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera - Halloween Silent Film
Ticketed event. More information to follow!
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Jeff Erickson Quartet
Players
Jeff Erickson, Larry Price, Cully Swansen, Rich MacDonald and Nick Zielinski
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Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
UMJS meeting with entertainment provided by the Gate City Jazz Band
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Gate City Jazz Band
Gate City Jazz Band
Live at Westfield Bar & Grill!
Players
Ken Bloom, Dr. Dan Barr, Dr. Frank Bures, Mike Snustead, Fred Dodd, Steve Kulas, Tim Gleason, Margaret Cassidy
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Paul Leithold Trio
Paul Leithold Trio
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Guitar / Bass / Drums
Paul Leithold, Eric Graham, Josh Shively
Jazz Standards
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Winona Jazz Collective
Live at No Name Bar!
Players
Rich MacDonald, Kelly Blau, Aaron Lohmeyer, Jeff Strom, Larry Price, Eric Graham, Ray Dretske
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Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Live at The Starlight Lounge!
Players
Greg Balfany - Saxophone
Larry Price - Piano
Karyn Quinn - Bass
Rich MacDonald - Drums
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Mark and Janette Hanson
Sweet Beats jazz and dessert lounge in Cappella Performing Arts Center. Acoustic guitar and vocals; singing jazz, pop, and folk standards.
Alethia Kenworthy and Daphne Jesperson
Alethia Kenworthy and Daphne Jesperson
Piano Solo and Duo
Alethia Kenworthy is centered on beautiful, singing melodies that bridge the gap between classical elegance and the peaceful, atmospheric flow of new age. Enjoy the lyrical and easy-going journey that stays focused on the heart of the song, occasionally colored by the warm, sophisticated tones of jazz.
H30
H30 live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Piano / Vibraphone / Bass
H3O Jazz Trio features a father and his two sons. The trio performs a wide variety of jazz styles including original music.
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Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Live at The Starlight Lounge!
Players
Greg Balfany - Saxophone
Larry Price - Piano
Karyn Quinn - Bass
Rich MacDonald - Drums
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Luke Thering
Luke Thering
Piano
Lounge is open 4-10 PM / Music from 5:30-8:30 PM
Easy-swing standards, gentle ballads, and original jazz tunes, offered in a solo piano setting.
Jeff Erickson Quartet
Players
Jeff Erickson, Larry Price, Cully Swansen, Rich MacDonald and Nick Zielinski
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Under Paris Skies
Under Paris Skies
The music of UNDER PARIS SKIES is bound to captivate you with their blend of Parisian swing jazz and Latin influences. Their repertoire is inspired by vintage American jazz clubs, French cabarets, Argentine dance halls and Mediterranean cafes. Sophisticated arrangements and sentimental melodies carry you to faraway and familiar places—no passport required, just good vibes. Don't miss this beautiful evening of live music!
Players
Guitar, Bass, Accordion
Ron Reimer, Steven Meger, Chris Hand
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Eddie Kim
Eddie Kim
Piano
Lounge is open 4-10 PM / Music from 5:30-8:30 PM
Eddie will be playing jazz standards on piano representing big band era swing, blues, and New Orleans jazz. To keep things interesting, you'll hear a variety of rhythms including walks, strides, ballads, and jump swing.
Jon Ailabouni & Luke Thering
Jon Ailabouni & Luke Thering Duo
Trumpet & Piano
Lounge is open 4-10 PM / Music from 5:30-8:30 PM
With roots firmly planted in the jazz canon, the duo embraces improvisation as a space for creative interplay. Expect fresh interpretations of standard tunes, spontaneous soundscapes, and the premiere of an original composition or two.
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Lawrence Price
Lawrence Price
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Piano arrangements from the Great American Songbook and pieces from the best jazz composers.
Tropical Sounds Project
Tropical Sounds Project live at Trempeleau Hotel!
Tropical Sounds Project is a musical duo of Jeff Strom on Steel Drums and Ray Dretske on Sax, accompanied by custom-made backing tracks, and playing music inspired by Sun, Sand, and Surf.
Expect a night of songs you will recognize, performed in calypso, reggae, pop, jazz, and latin styles.
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Ryan Howe
Sweet Beats jazz and dessert lounge in Cappella Performing Arts Center. Acoustic guitar and vocals; singing jazz, pop, and folk standards.
Lexie Lakmann & Matt Buchman Duo
Lexie Lakmann & Matt Buchman Duo
Vocalist & Piano
Lounge is open 4-10 PM / Music from 5:30-8:30 PM
All of your favorite vocal jazz standards, from buttery smooth ballads to swinging scat.
Alethia Kenworthy and Eddie Kim
Alethia Kenworthy and Eddie Kim
Piano Duo
Alethia Kenworthy is centered on beautiful, singing melodies that bridge the gap between classical elegance and the peaceful, atmospheric flow of new age. Enjoy the lyrical and easy-going journey that stays focused on the heart of the song, occasionally colored by the warm, sophisticated tones of jazz.
Winona Jazz Collective
Live at No Name Bar!
Players
Rich MacDonald, Kelly Blau, Aaron Lohmeyer, Jeff Strom, Larry Price, Eric Graham, Ray Dretske
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Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Live at The Starlight Lounge!
Players
Greg Balfany - Saxophone
Larry Price - Piano
Karyn Quinn - Bass
Rich MacDonald - Drums
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Under Paris Skies
Under Paris Skies
The music of UNDER PARIS SKIES is bound to captivate you with their blend of Parisian swing jazz and Latin influences. Their repertoire is inspired by vintage American jazz clubs, French cabarets, Argentine dance halls and Mediterranean cafes. Sophisticated arrangements and sentimental melodies carry you to faraway and familiar places—no passport required, just good vibes. Don't miss this beautiful evening of live music!
Players
Guitar, Bass, Accordion
Ron Reimer, Steven Meger, Chris Hand
Contact
UWL Jazz Combos Concert
UWL Jazz Combos Concert
Experience an intimate evening of jazz featuring student combos performing a variety of styles under the direction of Prof. Jon Ailabouni.
Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.
Contact
David Bashaw at 608.785.8409 or dbashaw@uwlax.edu.
Gate City Jazz Band
Gate City Jazz Band
Live at Westfield Bar & Grill!
Players
Ken Bloom, Dr. Dan Barr, Dr. Frank Bures, Mike Snustead, Fred Dodd, Steve Kulas, Tim Gleason, Margaret Cassidy
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Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
UMJS meeting with entertainment provided by the Gate City Jazz Band
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Holly Jazzy Christmas
Holly Jazzy Christmas w/ La Crosse Jazz Orchestra
A sell out every year! 3 shows to choose from.
Featuring Vocalist, Debbie O'Keefe
Holly Jazzy Christmas
Holly Jazzy Christmas w/ La Crosse Jazz Orchestra
A sell out every year! 3 shows to choose from.
Featuring Vocalist, Debbie O'Keefe
Holly Jazzy Christmas
Holly Jazzy Christmas w/ La Crosse Jazz Orchestra
A sell out every year! 3 shows to choose from.
Featuring Vocalist, Debbie O'Keefe
UWL Jazz Concert
UWL Jazz Concert
Swing into the season with an evening of outstanding jazz performed by UWL's jazz ensembles.
Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.
Contact
David Bashaw at 608.785.8409 or dbashaw@uwlax.edu.
Winona Jazz Collective
Live at Popcorn Tavern!
Players
Rich MacDonald, Kelly Blau, Aaron Lohmeyer, Jeff Strom, Larry Price, Eric Graham, Ray Dretske
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Lexie Lakmann Trio
Lexie Lakmann Trio
Piano / Vocals / Instrumental
Lounge is open 4-10 PM / Music from 5:30-8:30 PM
All of your favorite vocal jazz standards, from buttery smooth ballads to swinging scat.
Jeff Erickson Quartet
Players
Jeff Erickson, Larry Price, Cully Swansen, Rich MacDonald and Nick Zielinski
Contact
Ryan Howe
Sweet Beats jazz and dessert lounge in Cappella Performing Arts Center. Acoustic guitar and vocals; singing jazz, pop, and folk standards.
Under Paris Skies & Jeff Erickson Trio
Under Paris Skies & Jeff Erickson Trio
Come celebrate New Years Eve with us!
Big Band Cabaret & Dance Party
UWL 39th Annual Big Band Cabaret & Dance Party
Free dance lessons & cash bar
Dance the night away or simply sit back and enjoy an evening of big band favorites performed by the UWL Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Orchestra.
Advance reservations highly recommended.
Recommended donation: $20 general, $18 Seniors, $10 for students. Open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.
Contact
Pete Rydberg at 608.785.8446 or prydberg@uwlax.edu.
UWL Jazz Combos Concert
UWL Jazz Combos Concert
Experience an intimate evening of jazz featuring student combos performing a variety of styles under the direction of Prof. Jon Ailabouni.
Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.
Contact
David Bashaw at 608.785.8409 or dbashaw@uwlax.edu.
UWL Jazz Combos & Jam Session
UWL Jazz Combos & Jam Session
Details forthcoming
Contact
David Bashaw at 608.785.8409 or dbashaw@uwlax.edu.
UWL Jazz Concert
UWL Jazz Concert
Join UWL's jazz ensembles for an evening filled with energy, creativity, and outstanding musicianship.
Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.
Contact
David Bashaw at 608.785.8409 or dbashaw@uwlax.edu.
Gate City Jazz Band
Gate City Jazz Band
Live at Westfield Bar & Grill!
Players
Ken Bloom, Dr. Dan Barr, Dr. Frank Bures, Mike Snustead, Fred Dodd, Steve Kulas, Tim Gleason, Margaret Cassidy
Contact
Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
UMJS meeting with entertainment provided by the Gate City Jazz Band
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Andrew Moore & Zach Mayer
Andrew Moore & Zach Mayer
Guitar & String Bass
Lounge is open 4-10 PM / Music from 5:30-8:30 PM
Jazz Standards
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