WELCOME TO THE MILWAUKEE JAZZ INSTITUTE

The Milwaukee Jazz Institute, a 501c3 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 audience for jazz and to create opportunities for professional and aspiring musicians.

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MJI LIVESTREAM CONCERT

This concert by the Milwaukee Jazz Institute Faculty Ensemble featured an all-star lineup of jazz artists performing classic standards made famous by Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and others.
Click the image to enjoy "On Green Dolphin Street"

To view the full livestream concert, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFkdyqFdL4k

UPCOMING EVENTS

MASTER CLASS WITH MARCYA: SONGS BY ELLINGTON / STRAYHORN

Wed, Oct 28

Online Event for All Ages

Oct 28, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM CDT

Online Event for All Ages

Learn from jazz vocalist Marcya Daneille as she coaches singers in an online master class.

BLUES IN THE JAZZ WORLD

Thu, Oct 29

Online Event for All Ages

Oct 29, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT

Online Event for All Ages

An Online Jazz Listening Workshop with Paul Silbergleit

ELECTRIC BASS: JAZZ AND FUNK FUSION STYLES

Thu, Oct 22

Online Event for All Ages

Oct 22, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT

Online Event for All Ages

Presented by Ethan Bender. This workshop will explore the role of the bass in the jazz and funk fusion genre.

JAZZ GUITAR LICKS LAB

Thu, Oct 22

Online Event for All Ages

Oct 22, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT

Online Event for All Ages

In this monthly hands-on workshop with MJI guitar instructor Paul Silbergleit, you can start building a vocabulary of melodic ideas for jazz improvisation, through trying out a few simple, short, easily playable lines or “licks.”

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A CONVERSATION WITH CHARLES McPHERSON

MJI's most recent Jazz Circle event was a conversation with saxophone legend Charles McPherson. The discussion, hosted by MJI artistic director Mark Davis, delved into McPherson’s amazing career. You’ll hear incredible stories about meeting and hearing Charlie Parker, learning from Barry Harris in Detroit, and working with Charles Mingus. You’ll also learn about the inspiration for his new album, Jazz Dance Suites.

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