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.
NEW! Online Jazz Theory: Level One

8-Week Online Course
Tuesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 PM (CST)
February 2 - March 23
Open to high school and adult musicians of all instruments who want to learn the essential melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic practices of jazz music. The course uses the Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method, authored by MJI artistic director Mark Davis, and adapts the material for all instruments.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Thu, Feb 25Online Event for All Ages
- Thu, Feb 25Online Event for All Ages
- Thu, Feb 18Online Event for All Ages
- Tue, Feb 16Online Event for All Ages
A CONVERSATION WITH
CHARLES McPHERSON
A recent MJI 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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