3X Grammy Nominee. Winner of Sarah Vaughan and Thelonious Monk Jazz Competitions. Perennial pick in the DownBeat Critics and Readers Poll. “If nomenclature is destiny, Jazzmeia Horn was indeed born to swing.” — The New Yorker

SWING YOUR VALENTINE! This 16-piece orchestra featuring some of Wisconsin’s finest musicians showcases a range of repertoire from Count Basie to Ray Charles to Maria Schneider. Concert, friends, and dancing…who knows where the night might lead!

Ring in the Holidays! WAMI-winning vocalist Erin Krebs leads a star-studded week swinging all your seasonal favorites. Featuring different surprise guest artists each night — every concert is sure to be a unique experience. Merry merry!

A leader in the new crop of vocal talent emerging from the New York scene. Richard’s singular voice sheds new light on the Great American Songbook with emotional intelligence, unbridled passion for song, and an activist’s relationship to material and audience.

2 SHOWTIMES | 2X Grammy Winner! Long recognized as one of the top jazz vocalists of our time, Elling won his second Grammy Award for his album Secrets are the Best Stories. Mr. Elling has been nominated 13 times for his jazz artistry and musicianship.

OSHKOSH JAZZ FEST Preview Event — Grammy Nominated vocalist and cherished NYC institution, Jane Monheit swings through our series offering a special, intimate glimpse of things to come when she takes the stage just 3 weeks later at Oshkosh Jazz Fest!

2 SHOWTIMES | New York City’s hottest musical ticket and TikTok sensation — the enchanting Stella Cole. With well over a million followers and zillions of “loves,” Ms. Cole is bringing the Great American Songbook to a whole new generation of listeners.

Steinway Artist Christian Sands has 5 Grammy nominations under his belt, including best Latin jazz piano solo. Wynton Marsalis named him a “jazz star of the future,” and Sands spent six years as the pianist in Christian McBride’s trio and Inside Straight Quartet.

3X Grammy Nominee and perennial winner of “Clarinetist of the Year” from every imaginable poll and publication — Anat has won hearts the world over with her expressive virtuosity and delightful spirit. Ms. Cohen features Marcello Gonçalves on 7-string guitar.

Grammy Nominee & Sarah Vaughan International Competition Winner! Cyrille has dazzled audiences from gypsy encampments in her native France, to Broadway, to the world’s most prestigious festivals. A fearless, warm, witty improviser and interpreter of song.

SWING YOUR VALENTINE! Featuring vocalist Janet Planet, this 16-piece powerhouse orchestra showcases a range of repertoire from Count Basie to Ray Charles to Maria Schneider. An optional preshow dinner…a little dancing…who knows where the night might lead!

9X Grammy Nominee! Known for her impeccable voice and imaginative arrangements, Tierney has a unique ability to transform the most familiar song into a revelation. She’s a story-teller “…who takes the whole enterprise to another level.” — NYTimes

2X Grammy Winner! Howard Levy is a master of the diatonic harmonica, a virtuosic pianist, and a founding member of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. Howard has toured and recored with everyone from Dolly Parton to Paul Simon… Kurt Elling to Pete Seeger.

Voted “Rising Star” by DownBeat Critics Poll! Singer/pianist Champian Fulton is considered one of the most gifted pure Jazz musicians of her generation. Ms. Fulton tours the world-over, is a mainstay on the New York scene, and a resident fixture at Birdland.

A RARE OPPORTUNITY! The 2015 Thelonious Monk Competition put Veronica Swift on the map. After having made her mark on the international jazz scene as one of the star vocalists of her era, Ms. Swift breaks genre barriers, blurring lines between rock, soul, classical and jazz.

Voted “Rising Star” by DownBeat! Benny’s a dazzling bebop trumpeter and singer with a sly, expressive style in the post-Sinatra mold. Third Time’s the Charm — our New York ambassador returns to Wisco to celebrate the release of his latest album. Buckle up!

Winner of the International Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition! Gabrielle is a New Orleans-based, California-born vocalist and composer of Italian descent who is rapidly gaining national attention for her distinctive voice and uniquely intimate expression.

10X Grammy Nominee Miguel Zenón masterfully balances innovation and cultural tradition. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Miguel is widely considered one of the most groundbreaking and influential saxophonists and composers of his generation.

Voted #1 Rising Star Saxophonist by DownBeat. Blue Note recording artist Immanuel Wilkins uses his music to explore elements of critical thought, spirituality, and the Black experience. Wilkins' debut album was named the #1 Jazz Album of 2020 by The New York Times.

Since arriving from Armenia, Lucy has enriched American jazz. Critics and musicians agree that a new vocal force has arrived on the scene. An exquisitely tempered, full-bodied voice tailor-made the great American Songbook.

A tribute to Joey DeFrancesco! Ben has a joyful swing with impeccable touch. He’s established himself as one of the most exciting pianists/organists on the scene, garnering international acclaim for his musicianship and engaging performances.

This native New Yorker is a thrill to experience! Camille is both a fluid saxophonist and inventive vocalist. Her rich sax sound has been compared to Joe Henderson and Dexter Gordon, while her vocal style has been classified alongside Ella Fitzgerald and Betty Carter.

3-Time GRAMMY® Nominee. With 7 critically acclaimed albums, singer Kate McGarry has become recognized as an artist who brings authenticity and vitality to every song. "Austere and elegant…an exceptionally appealing blend of folk and jazz.” — WSJ

ALBUM RELEASE! Trumpeter John Raymond is ”steering jazz in the right direction” (DownBeat) with some very ‘Kind Folk’ including saxophonist Alex LoRe, bassist Noam Wiesenberg, and drummer Colin Stranahan on their luminous new album, Head Towards The Center.

Sachal is widely recognized for his distinctive voice, with a unique tone and phrasing that mark him as one of the most compelling artists on the scene today. “A bright singer with charisma to spare.” — The New York Times

GRAMMY Nominee! Ms. Gazarek has been one of the leading lights of a new generation of jazz vocalists since her emergence at age 20. JazzTimes, America’s preeminent jazz magazine, declares Sara’s latest double-nominated album “impressive on every level.”

One of the most mesmerizing vocalists in jazz today. JD takes risks like Kurt Elling, possessess a velvety smoothness like Mel Tormé, and croons with the confident serenity of a Nat King Cole. Joined by Grammy® winner Dave Kikoski on piano, Diego Joaquin Ramirez on drums, and UWSP's David Story on bass.

Ms. Joy is on the launch pad to stardom. And winner of the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Samara just released her debut album with the Pasquale Grasso Trio. One day you’ll say, “I saw her when…”

5-time Grammy nominee! Vocalist, pianist, and songwriter, Karrin is widely recognized as one of the most gifted voices of her generation. And a master of The Great American Songbook, blues, be-bop, Brazilian and French chansons.

What does it mean to swing in the 21st Century? Vibraphonist Joel Ross has some ideas. At 25, he’s already ubiquitous on the New York jazz scene. “Mr. Ross is an upstart reasserting how scholarly improvisation, rooted in spiritual intent, might feel fresh — even provocative.” — New York Times