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WELCOME TO THE MILWAUKEE JAZZ INSTITUTE

The Milwaukee Jazz Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, promotes jazz through education and performance, building awareness of this art form's ability to transform lives and strengthen our community. MJI seeks to expand and diversify the local jazz audience and create opportunities for professional and aspiring musicians. It’s a big task, and we appreciate your generosity!

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

  • MUSIC BY MJI AT EDITH
    MUSIC BY MJI AT EDITH
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Dec 08
    Edith Cocktail Lounge
    Dec 08, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST
    Edith Cocktail Lounge, 228 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
    Dec 08, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST
    Edith Cocktail Lounge, 228 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
    Come enjoy live jazz in the Theater District's hippest cocktail lounge every Friday. NO COVER.
  • MJI STUDENT ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES
    MJI STUDENT ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES
    Sat, Dec 09
    Sam's Place Jazz Cafe
    Dec 09, 2023, 10:00 AM CST – Dec 10, 2023, 2:00 PM CST
    Sam's Place Jazz Cafe, 3338 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA
    Dec 09, 2023, 10:00 AM CST – Dec 10, 2023, 2:00 PM CST
    Sam's Place Jazz Cafe, 3338 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA
    Enjoy performances from eight of MJI's student ensembles, along with a great meal and good company.
  • MJI JAM SESSION
    MJI JAM SESSION
    Mon, Dec 11
    Jazz Gallery
    Dec 11, 2023, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM CST
    Jazz Gallery, 926 E Center Street, Milwaukee WI 53212
    Dec 11, 2023, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM CST
    Jazz Gallery, 926 E Center Street, Milwaukee WI 53212
    Join MJI faculty members Mark Davis and Jeff Hamann for a jam session open to musicians and listeners of all ages. Free admission! Donations welcome.
  • MJI PRESENTS: MATT WILSON CHRISTMAS TREE-O
    MJI PRESENTS: MATT WILSON CHRISTMAS TREE-O
    Sun, Dec 17
    Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Arc Theatre
    Dec 17, 2023, 4:30 PM
    Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Arc Theatre, 139 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
    Dec 17, 2023, 4:30 PM
    Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Arc Theatre, 139 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
    World-renowned drummer Matt Wilson leads the Christmas Tree-O, a swinging, holiday-centric group featuring Jeff Lederer on reeds and Paul Sikivie on bass. This performance is part of their 2023 Yule Dig Tour.
  • MJI BIG BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT (MATINEE)
    MJI BIG BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT (MATINEE)
    Wed, Dec 20
    Brookfield
    Dec 20, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Brookfield, 3270 Mitchell Park Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045, USA
    Dec 20, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Brookfield, 3270 Mitchell Park Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045, USA
    The MJI Big Band features an all-star lineup of the region's top jazz artists. Get into the spirit of the season with this uplifting program of soulful and swingin' big band jazz versions of holiday classics.
  • MJI BIG BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT (EVENING)
    MJI BIG BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT (EVENING)
    Wed, Dec 20
    Brookfield
    Dec 20, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Brookfield, 3270 Mitchell Park Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045, USA
    Dec 20, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Brookfield, 3270 Mitchell Park Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045, USA
    The MJI Big Band features an all-star lineup of the region's top jazz artists. Get into the spirit of the season with this uplifting program of soulful and swingin' big band jazz versions of holiday classics.
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Milwaukee Jazz Institute is a proud United Performing Arts Fund Affiliate and appreciates the generous support received annually thanks to your UPAF donation.

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