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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

  • JAZZ THEORY: LEVEL TWO
    Sat, Mar 25
    Online via Zoom
    Mar 25, 11:00 AM CDT
    Online via Zoom
    Learn from Milwaukee's premier jazz pianist during this live, interactive, online course (8 sessions). Starts on March 25, 2023.
  • MJI JAM SESSION
    Mon, Apr 10
    Jazz Gallery
    Apr 10, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM CDT
    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.
  • CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY WITH MJI
    Sun, Apr 30
    Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Arc Theatre
    Apr 30, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Arc Theatre, 139 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
    Details Coming Soon! Sunday, April 30
  • MJI PRESENTS: TRIO INCOGNITO
    Sat, Mar 18
    bar centro
    Mar 18, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    bar centro, 804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA
    Trio Incognito from NYC is coming to MKE! David Bixler, Dan Loomis, and Fabio Rojas. Doors open at 7 PM. Music 8 - 10:30 PM.

Interested in learning jazz? The Milwaukee Jazz Institute has you covered

MJI’s artistic director, Mark Davis, recently spoke with Maayan Silver on WUWM’s Lake Effect about the history of jazz in Milwaukee, MJI’s founding story, and the many ways we’re making jazz accessible today… and into the future.

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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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