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Musicians and groups which play music for anniversaries, celebrations, dances, dinners, parties, receptions and special occasions.

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  • A Touch of Brass Jazz Combo - Elegant dance and background music, all styles. 3 to 6 players as needed. Sandy LaClair, 608-221-2930 or 1-888-608-2930, Madison.

  • Joe Aaron (1937)
    Joe AaronPlateau clarinet, 414-247-1132, Bayside.

  • Rick Aaron
    Rick AaronFlute, Rick Aaron, 414-352-7364, Milwaukee.

  • Albert Abena - Saxophone, Albert Abena, Milwaukee.

  • Adekola Adedapo (1978)
    Adekola AdedapoJazz, Blues and traditional African vocals, Adekola Adepapo, 414-931-8847, Biography, Milwaukee.

  • Dan Albrechtson and Friends
    Dan AlbrechtsonRob Moore, bass and vocals; Robert Lapaz, guitar; Don Sheskey, perucssion; Dan Albrechtson, jazz pianist, 262-547-6057, Waukesha.

  • Terry Albright - Tuba, Milwaukee.
  • All Star Super Band - 16 pc. band with a heart: Warren Wiegratz, Jason Gillette, Brad Blum, Mike Pauers, saxophones; Tom Utchig, drums; Brett Murphey, Kaye Berigan, Dale Elenich, Matt Antoniewicz, trumpets; Herb Draeger, Chuck Barnes, Dale Deeds, Mike Franceschi, trombones; Steve Lewandowski, guitar; Susan Russell, vocalist; Gary Christensen, string bass or guitar and Director, 414-333-7812, Milwaukee.

  • Jay Allison
    Jay AllisonPlays salsa with Punto de Vista Latin Orchestra, freelance jazz and Dixieland, teacher, trombone, Milwaukee.

  • Sherwood Alper
    Sherwood AlperDrummer, vocalist, comedian... haberdasher, too! Former member of Four Lads. Sherwood Alper, 414-817-0717, Milwaukee.

  • Ambiance Music - Jazz and Latin jazz. Duo, trio, quartet, ensemble. Marianne Strand, 608-249-5444, Madison.

  • Al Anderson
    Al AndersonTrombone jazz, big band, Dixie. Al Anderson, 920-261-5553 or 920-253-8550, Watertown.

  • Andy Anderson
    Andy AndersonBanjo and vocals, Wilmot.

  • Norma Angeli
    Norma Angeli
    Norma Angeli. Angelo's Lounge, 414-347-4144, Milwaukee.

  • Matt Antoniewicz - Trumpet, Matt Antoniewicz, 414-460-2319, Milwaukee.

  • Sammy Armato
    Sam ArmatoPlateau clarinet, violin and vocal, Sam Armato, 414-352-2347, Glendale.

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  • John Babbitt
    John Babbitt Bass, Biography, 715-967-2865, New Auburn.

  • Joe Balestrieri
    Joe BalestrieriTenor saxophone, clarinet. Joe Balestrieri, South Milwaukee.

  • Dave Baney
    Dave Baney
    Guitar, Chicago.

  • Banjo Barons Ragtime Band (1988) - Milwaukee's hand clappin', foot stompin' banjo music featuring ragtime, jazz and show tunes. Donald Sheskey, percussion; David Martinsek, string bass; Michael J. Woitowicz, banjo, 262-245-5516, Williams Bay.

  • Lem Banks
    Lem BanksBlues vocal, Milwaukee.

  • Lynn Barber Trio - Jazz vocals, Lynn Barber.
  • Chuck Barnes - Trombone, Milwaukee.

  • Andy Bauer TrioAndy Bauer
    Jazz guitar, Milwaukee.

  • David S. Bayles
    Dave BaylesPercussion, Salsa, fusion and straight ahead drums, David Bayles, Biography, 414-967-0518, Milwaukee.

  • Michael BB Jazz Quartet - Also trio, duo or solo jazz piano. Michael BB, 608-258-1393, Madison.

  • Sam Belton
    Sam Belton
    Drummer and owner of CITY.NET Cafe, 7219 W. Burleigh St., 414-807-0151, Milwaukee.

  • Ethan Bender - Ethan Bender, bassist, 414-536-7828, Milwaukee.
  • James Benton - Bassist, Milwaukee.
  • Bunny Berigan Memorial Band - Allan Townsend, V. K. Hansen, 414-357-9379, Milwaukee.

  • Kaye Berigan
    Kaye BeriganTrumpet and fluegelhorn, 414-873-9027, Milwaukee.

  • Bill Berlyn
    Bill BerlynTrumpet, Bill Berlyn, 414-530-3365, New Berlin.

  • Big Band Reunion (1996) - Fox Valley's only regularly meeting Jazz and Blues Big Band, attracts a regular following of enthusiasts wherever they perform. Bob Levy, 920-739-3108 or Nick Keelan, 920-832-6630, Appleton.
  • Black & Blues - 7 pc. blues band with horns. Cliff Frederiksen, 608-838-8932, Madison.

  • Dave Bock
    Dave Bock
    Trombone, tuba, trumpet, string bass, piano and Jazz Historian. Winner of the 2004 Unlimited Jazz, Ltd. Scholarship and the 2004 Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Summer High School Jazz Camp Award. Plays trombone with Dixie Doodlers. Dave Bock Biography (PDF 11k). Dave Bock, 262-662-3237, Mukwonago.

  • Bourbon Street Stompers (1988) - 6 pc. Dixieland jazz band, Pat Keating, banjo; Bob Schamber, tuba; Al Anderson, trombone; Jim Scalf, drums; Gene Leshner, clarinet; David Welnak, trumpet, 262-628-1896, Colgate.

  • Dave Boyles
    Dave BoylesBones and washboard.

  • John Braun
    John BraunClarinet, tenor and baritone sax, Fond du Lac.

  • Jamie BreiwickJamie Breiwick
    Versatile jazz trumpet player and teacher. Jamie Breiwick, 414-962-7723, Milwaukee.

  • Mike Britz Trio
    Mike BritzBill Martin, guitar; Dan Dietrich, drums; Mike Britz, bass, 414-550-7430, Milwaukee.

  • Roger Brotherhood
    Roger BrotherhoodGuitar and lessons, Roger Brotherhood, 414-607-0853, Milwaukee.

  • Roger Brotherhood Quartet - Steve Einerson, piano; Jim Paolo, bass; Randy Kuehn, drums; Roger Brotherhood, guitar, 414-607-0853, Wauwatosa.

  • Jim Brusky
    Jim BruskyTuba, Milwaukee. (Passed away 2006).

  • Bob Budny
    Bob BudnyDrums, wife is Annie Denison, Bob Budny, Wauwatosa.

  • Tom Burgermeister
    Tom BurgermeisterBass, 414-385-0922, Milwaukee.

  • Lee Burrows
    Lee BurrowsBass. (Passed away 2005).

  • George Busateri Band (1985)
    George BusateriDance music: Big band, new swing, 60s motown and R&B, 70s disco, rock, salsa and reggae. Duane Stuermer, bass, lead vocals; John Zaffiro, guitar; Scott Wenzel, drums; John Seydewitz, percussion; Jim Liban, harmonica and vocals; Allen Johnson and Tom Meredith, trumpets; John Kirchberger, tenor sax; Tom Newburg, baritone sax. We can size the band to fit the occasion. George Busateri, keyboards and lead vocals, 414-347-1444, Milwaukee.

  • Peter Buxman - Drums.
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  • Claude Cailliet
    Calud CaillietTrombonist, professor of music at the UW-Baraboo/Sauk County and performs with many Midwest groups in addition to leading the popular Salsa/Latin Jazz Ensemble, MadiSalsa.

  • Michael Caldwell - Tenor and alto saxophone, Milwaukee.

  • Jack Carr
    Jack CarrDrums, 414-377-6872, Milwaukee.

  • Michael Cascio
    Michael CascioMichael Cascio, guitar, 262-786-6249, New Berlin.

  • Tony Castañedas Latin Jazz Quartet - Tony Castañeda, percussion; Nic Cowles, flute; Dave Stoler, piano; string bass Henry "Bonham" Boehm, Madison.

  • Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeeans
    Paul CebarPaul Cebar, Milwaukee.

  • Barb Cheron
    Barb Cheron
    Jazz, blues and pop trio. Barb Cheron Peterson, guitarist, 608-242-8709, Madison.

  • Don Chesboro Quartet
    Don ChesboroClarinet, Don Chesboro.

  • Gary Christensen
    Gary ChristensenString bass or guitar, Gary Christensen, 414-333-7812, Milwaukee.

  • Jimmy Christiaansen
    Jimmy ChristiaansenBanjo, 414-332-1057, Milwaukee.

  • Clamnation - 9 pc. Latin and modern jazz group. Steve Cohen, 414-962-6285, Milwaukee.

  • Jack Clark
    Jack ClarkPercussion and wash board, musician photographer (providing many photographs for this page), Jack Clark Biography (PDF 13k). Jack Clark, 414-525-0997, Franklin.

  • Steve Cohen Organ Trio - Blues and jazz with a Latin feel. Harmonica, guitar, organ and vocals. Steve Cohen, 414-962-6285, Milwaukee.
  • Ernst D. Collins - Pianist and entertainer. Ernest D. Collins, 414-873-4884, Milwaukee.
  • Steve Colvin - Drums, Milwaukee.
  • Joe Conti - Percussion, 414-963-9566, Milwaukee.

  • Nick Contorno Orchestra
    Nick Contorno
    Also Nick Contorno & the Big Brass, Dr. Nicholas J. Contorno, 262-392-2553, Dousman.

  • Maurice Cotton - Piano, voice, Biography, Milwaukee.

  • Norrie Cox New Orleans Jazzmen
    Norrie CoxAlso Norrie Cox New Orleans Stompers for Festivals. Roy Rubinstein, trombone; Whitey Minette, piano or tuba; Andy Anderson, banjo. Albert clarinet, Norman S. Cox, Norrie Cox Remembered (PDF 7k) (passed away March 7, 2007), Elm Grove.

  • Richard Crabtree - Piano, 262-628-0553, Colgate.

  • Joey Cross
    Joey CrossMilwaukee's First Lady of Song, jazz vocalist and percussionist. CD: "At Her Leisure." Dean Lea, Frank Tarantino, Johnny Garcia and Joey Cross, 414-383-9131, Milwaukee.

  • Scott Currier Trio - Sean, Jeremy and Scott Currier, piano, 262-613-8571, Milwaukee.

  • Kim Cusack
    Kim CusackClarinet, alto sax, 630-393-3975, Warrenville, IL, plays in Wisconsin often.
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  • James Dallas
    James DallasSoprano, tenor sax and Ewi, 414-550-4327, Milwaukee.

  • Rick D'Amore & Ginni Smith
    Rick D'AmoreVocalists, Milwaukee.

  • Dan Dance - Piano, Dan Dance, Milwaukee.

  • Bill Davidson
    Bill DavidsonTrumpet, Milwaukee.

  • John Davis
    John DavisDrums, 608-221-1436, Madison.

  • Mark Davis
    Mark Davis
    Jazz piano, Mark Davis, 414-962-7861, Biography, Milwaukee.

  • Richard Davis
    Richard Davis
    Bass, Richard Davis, 608-255-6666, Madison.

  • Davis Family Band or Quartet - Smooth jazz and classic R&B from '60s through the '90s. Mary Davis, keyboard; Lem Banks, vocals; Alvin Turner sax; and James Davis, drums. Greg Davis, 414-372-3386, Shorewood.

  • Bob DeBlaey
    Bob DeBlaeyGuitar, banjo, 414-423-6969, Greenfield.

  • Ronald J. DeBlaey
    Ron DeBlaeyRon DeBlaey, percussion, piano, 262-695-0171, Pewaukee.

  • Dale Deeds - Tenor and bass trombone, Dale Deeds, 414-333-8645, Muskego.
  • Deep Water Reunion - David "Big Pipes" G, vocal; Jay Stulo, guitar; Dr. Freeze, harp; Rick Clark, bass; Tommy "SkinTite" Swearingen, drums. Info, 715-362-5333, Rhinelander.
  • Mike DeRose - Smooth jazz guitar with backing tracks. Mike DeRose, Racine.
  • Dan Dietrich - Jazz drummer, Dan Dietrich, 414-529-7697.

  • Frank DeMiles and Company
    Frank DeMilesJohn Dominguez, bassist; Jack Carr, drummer; Johnny Ricco, Latin percussion. Piano and vocal, Frank "DeMiles" Dominguez, 262-285-3101, Belgium.

  • Annie Denison & The Jazz Orphans
    Annie Denison
    Barry Velleman, keyboard; Bob Budny, Annie's husband and drums; Michael Caldwell, sax; John Dominquez, bass. Straight ahead jazz vocalist Annie Denison, 414-672-2526, Milwaukee.

  • Ben Denison
    Ben DenisonDaughter is Annie Denison. Cornet. Passed away March 19, 2008, Milwaukee.

  • Ron Devillers - Ron Devillers and Jack Carr Big Band. Ron Devillers, 414-774-1058, Milwaukee.

  • The Luis Diaz Quintet (1992)
    Luis D. Diaz
    Latin Jazz at its best. Mike Plog, trumpet and arrangements; Jim Paolo, bass; Steve Einerson, piano and arrangments; and Dave Bayles, drums. Latin percussion, Luis D. Diaz, Biography, 414-744-6828, Milwaukee.

  • Victor DiCristo Quartet - Rudy Moroder, piano and vocal; Tom McGirr, bass; Rick Aaron, flute; Dave Sullivan, guitar. Victor DiCristo, Milwaukee.
  • Dan Dietrich - Drums, Milwaukee.
  • Dixie Barons Dixieland Band (1998) - Dixieland music in the Eddie Condon Style for concerts, conventions, receptions and other occasions. John Braun, clarinet; Don Sheskey, washboard; Bob Schamber, tuba; Mike Woitowicz, banjo and leader, 262-245-5516, Milwaukee or Williams Bay.
  • Dixie Cats - Dixieland variety band. Wayne Williams, saxophones; Bob Moore, bass; Pat Keating, banjo, guitar; Bill Drenkham, trumpet; Pete Peterson, trombone; Cliff Gundersen, drums, 414-425-5291, Franklin.

  • Dixie Doodlers (2001)
    Dixie Doodlers
    Dixieland music for your anniversary, ceremony, dance, dinner, event, festival, parade, party, picnic or special occasion. Gary Lavann or Andy Schumm, trumpet; Richard Regent, clarinet; Dave Bock, trombone; Jack Clark, percussion; John Knurr, piano; Ken Olson, banjo; and Mark Kranz, tuba. Hire us anywhere in southeast Wisconsin. Mark Kranz, 262-679-9475, New Berlin.

  • The Dixie Flavors - Dixie and swing. Phil Godfrey, 608-835-0105, Oregon.

  • Dixieland Express - Dick Camlek, clarinet; Randy Bjerke, trumpet; Diane Kujak, trombone; Dennis Ruda, drums; Jennifer Grassman, tenor sax; Scott Anderson, bass guitar; Carolyn Burge, piano.

  • John Dominguez
    John DominguezJohn Dominguez, string bass, Milwaukee.

  • Claude Dorsey - Piano and vocalist.
  • Floyd Dorsey - Vocalist.
  • Steve Dougherty - Drums.

  • Herb Draeger
    Herb DraegerTrombone, Whitefish Bay. Passed away June 4, 2007.

  • Michael Drake & the Jazz Lines Band
    Michael Drake
    Any size band playing all the jazz standards you have grown to love and jazzy versions of tunes. Perfect for the lighter side. Musical wallpaper as we call it in the business. Getzen Clinician. Hear 30-second samples of 63 songs from 8 CDs. Recording since 1980. Michael Drake, 414-769-2001, Milwaukee.

  • Bill Drenkham - Trumpet.

  • Ian Duerr
    Ian DuerrPiano, Milwaukee.
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  • John Egan
    John Egan
    Jazz and blues vocals, John Egan, 414-332-2513, Shorewood.

  • Doug Ebert - Bassist, Doug Ebert.
  • Eclectic Vibe - Guitar, violin, bass and drums. Tim Trzcinko, 414-704-1725, Milwaukee.

  • Lisa Edgar and Razzmatazz (1974)
    Lisa Edgar
    Dixieland jazz styling of banjo, vocal and humor. Tolerable music for all ages. Lisa Edgar, 414-445-3795, Milwaukee.

  • Steve Einerson
    Steve EinersonSteve Einerson, piano, Milwaukee.

  • Dale Elenich
    Dale ElenichDale Elenich
    , trumpet, 414-744-3882, Milwaukee.

  • Dick Eliot Trio
    Dick Eliot
    Harold Miller, bass; Sam Steffke, piano; Andy LoDuca, percussion or Louis Martinez, bongos; Dick Eliot, guitar, 414-541-5257, Milwaukee.

  • Donald Eliot
    Don EliotString bass, 414-545-0002, Milwaukee.

  • Manty Ellis - Guitar, Milwaukee.

  • Chuck Engberg
    Chuck EngbergClarinet, 1926 Conn brass soprano saxophone, tenor sax, washboard, Chuck Engberg, 414-964-4650, Milwaukee.

  • Dave Erato
    Dave EratoAlto sax, Dave Erato, Milwaukee.
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  • Deirdre Fellner & The Whole of Soul
    Deirdre Fellner
    The Whole of Soul with Scott Currier, keyboards; Steve Peplin, guitar; Del Bennett, drums; Eric Hervey, bass; Deirdre Fellner, vocalist, 414-873-2265, Milwaukee.

  • Jahmes Anthony Finlayson - Percussion, Biography, Milwaukee.
  • John Foshager - Piano, Biography, Milwaukee.
  • Lee Foster Quartet - Plays at Jazz Oasis, 414-562-2040, Milwaukee.
  • Four Star Quartet (1959) - Jazz and variety. Bob Deblaey, guitar; Ron Deblaey, percussion; John Stoehr, alto and tenor sax, flute; Walter Gras, electric bass, Milwaukee.

  • Mike Franceschi
    Mike FranceschiTrombone, Mike Franceschi, 262-370-6453, Milwaukee.

  • Joel Freisinger
    Joel FreisingerPiano, 414-443-0706, Milwaukee.

  • Berkeley Fudge Quartet
    Berkeley FudgeTenor and soprano saxophone, flute. Biography, Berkeley Fudge, WCO 414-276-5760, Milwaukee.
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  • Gabriel's Horns (1983) - Big bands, jazz combos, strings, brass, pianists, vocalists, harpists, woodwinds, bagpipes, classical/flamenco guitarists, and mariachi bands. Jennifer Atwater, 414-475-5876, Wauwatosa.

  • Bill Gandt Jazz Quartet or Trio
    Bill GandtVibes and percussion, Bill Gandt, 262-785-0583, Milwaukee.

  • Johnny Garcia Quartet
    Johnny GarciaD. Marcella, vocalist; Ron Martinson, piano; Hal Miller, bass; Louis Martinez, percussion; Johnny Garcia, percussion, 414-421-6116, Milwaukee.

  • Jon Pierre Gee & Kat Webb - 7 pc. band featuring Avantsoul performing Jazz standards, R&B, soul, classic Rock, Funk and Blues. Jon Pierre Gee, 414-383-7460, Milwaukee.

  • Jim Gerard
    Jim GerardAlto & tenor sax, bass, drums and vocals, Jim Gerard, 262-786-4703, Brookfield.

  • Rick Germanson - Piano, Milwaukee.
  • John Gibson - Bass.

  • Jason Gillette
    Jason GilletteAlto sax, Milwaukee.

  • Douglas M. Gmoser - Plays hot jazz on his snow white clarinet. Douglas M. Gmoser, 262-784-2956, Elm Grove.
  • Phil Godfrey - Dixieland, combo and big band. Leader of The Phil-Harmonics and The Dixie Flavors. Phil Godfrey, trombone, 608-835-0105, Oregon.

  • Jason GoldsmithJason Goldsmith
    Saxophone and banjo. Bachelor of Music degree in Saxophone Performance from UW-Whitewater. Milwaukee.

  • Walter Gras (Gerassimoff)
    Walter GrasElectric bass, bass, Wally Gras, 414-425-7553, Milwaukee.

  • The Jack Grassel Group
    Jack Grassel
    Guitar. It's About the Music CD (PDF 17k). Jack Grassel, wife is singer Jill Jensen, 262-552-4012, West Allis.

  • Connie Grauer - Piano, 414-964-9872, Milwaukee.

  • Clifford A. Gribble
    Clifford A. GribbleTeaches selected jazz courses at area high schools and trains young musicians in the art of improvisation at 2993 S. Superior St., Milwaukee 53207. Clifford A. Gribble, 414-744-9797, Milwaukee.

  • Jerry Grillo
    Jerry Grillo
    Jazz, blues, Latin and pop vocalist; Steve Peplin, guitar; Scott Currier or Barry Velleman, keyboard; Harold Miller, bass; Kirk Tatnall. Jerry Grillo, vocals. 414-332-0961, Milwaukee.

  • Robert Grimwood - Piano, 414-963-4448.

  • Grooveology
    Grooveology
    Blues, jazz and beyond. Dave Smith, trombone; Kevin Allen, bass; Mike Murphy, drums; Sam Steffke, piano; Bill Stone, guitar; Marcia, vocal; Dave Matsen, saxophone, 773-685-3679, Chicago, IL.

  • Suzanne Grzanna
    Suzanne Grzanna
    Jazz vocalist and saxophonist. Suzanne Grzanna, 414-967-9067, Milwaukee.

  • Charlie Guerra
    Charlie GuerraDrums, congas/percussion, Latin, smooth, R&B and straight up, Charlie Guerra, 414-453-3792, Milwaukee.

  • Cliff Gundersen - Drums. Straight ahead jazz, Dixieland, fifties, ethnic, old time. Cliff Gundersen, 414-425-5291, Franklin.
  • Chris Gustafson - Bass, Milwaukee.
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  • Jeff Hale
    Jeff HaleGuitar, Jeff Hale, 262-510-5140, Hartland.

  • Jeff Hamann
    Jeff Hamann
    Jazz bass, Jeff Hamann, Biography, Milwaukee.

  • Ken Hanner
    Ken HannerBanjo and saxophone. Teaches guitar and sax at Kashmir Music. Attending UW- Milwaukee and persuing a Multiple Woodwinds Performing Degree with a double major of Jazz Guitar Performance with a minor in Jazz Studies. Ken Hanner Biography (PDF 9k). Ken Hanner, 262-510-4946, Mukwonago.

  • Ben Hans Trio/Quartet
    Ben Hans
    Mark Solveson, bass; Jeff Schroedl, guitar; Ben Hans, drummer. Dawn, 414-587-8806, New Berlin.

  • John Harmon - Pianist and composer of "Geese: Majestic Travelers." John Harmon.

  • Randal Harrison Trio
    Randal Harrison
    Jazz violinist and composer. Violin, bass and drums. Randal Harrison, 608-279-9856, Madison.

  • Jesse Hauck - Vocalist, Milwaukee.
  • Dave Hartsman - Saxophone and other reeds, 414-963-9668, Milwaukee.
  • Robin Haycock - Piano, Robin Haycock.
  • Dave Hazeltine Quartet - John Weber, bass; Eric Alexander, saxophone; David Hazeltine, piano; Milwaukee.

  • Chuck Hedges Swing Quartet
    Chuck Hedges
    Milwaukee's club king of swing and clarinetist. New CD: Milwaukee Connection: Just Jammin. Five out of 25 albums recorded by Chuck have his name on the label. Dave Sullivan, guitar; Bob Maynard, vibes; George Welland, bass; Andy LoDuca, drums. Chuck Hedges, clarinet, 262-968-9898, Waukesha.

  • John Heftner - Piano, John Heftner, 414-258-0792, Milwaukee.

  • Michael Heinrich
    Michael HeinrichSolo Guitar, Michael Heinrich at Meyer's (PDF 7k), Michael Heinrich, 414-525-2300, Franklin.

  • Mike Hero - Flute, sax, vocals, Mike Hero, Milwaukee.
  • John Hollander - Piano, Milwaukee.
  • Todd Holmes - Bass guitar and vocals, all styles, Todd Holmes, 262-703-3385, Menomonee Falls.
  • Todd Holmes Group - Ray Tabs, piano; Brian Ford, drums; Todd Holmes, bass and vocals, 262-703-3385, Menomonee Falls.

  • Tim Hourigan
    Tim Hourigan Latin percussion, Tim Hourigan, Greeenfield.
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  • Judi K
    Judi K
    Vocalist, Judi K, 608-779-0944, Onalaska.

  • Jim Kaczmarek
    Jim KaczmarekSaxophonist, Jim Kaczmarek, Milwaukee.

  • Gregory Kalkhoff
    Gregory KalkhoffTuba and professional audio recording, Greg Kalkhof, 414-447-7500, Milwaukee.

  • Guy Kammerer
    Guy KammererTrumpet, Guy Kammerer, 262-970-3780, Waukesha.

  • Dave Kasik - Bass.
  • Bob Keating - Banjo.
  • Pat Keating - Banjo, guitar, vocals, Oconomowoc.

  • John KeckJohn Keck
    One of the original founders of the Riverboat Rascals, piano, John Keck, 414-258-3655, Milwaukee.

  • Jim Kehrin - Jim Kerhin, banjo, Milwaukee.
  • Sam Kidd - Strong steady bass, Milwaukee.
  • Jim Kishline - Bass guitar, Jim Kiskline, Milwaukee.
  • Larry Kittelstad - Bass, Milwaukee.

  • John Knurr
    John KnurrTuba, piano and trombone; tuba lessons. John Knurr Biography (PDF 13k). John Knurr, 262-728-5521, Delavan.

  • Ryan Korb - Drums.

  • Lary Kozman Jazz Combo
    Larry KozmanLarry Kozman, trumpet, 414-289-8708, Milwaukee.

  • Mark Kranz
    Mark KranzOld record, cylinder, radio and Victrola collector. Manages the Dixie Doodlers, Mark Kranz, tuba, 262-679-9475, New Berlin.

  • Marty Krebs
    Marty KrebsTrumpet, Martin Krebs, 920-854-2306, Sister Bay.

  • Rich Kremer - Bassist, wife is Liz Staehler, Rich Kremer.

  • Chelsea Krombach
    Chelsea KrombachVocalist, Green Bay now attending the University of Michigan.

  • Grant Krueger Orchestra - Grant Krueger, 262-567-8917, Oconomowoc.
  • Jesse Kuczynski - Drums, 262-363-4260, Mukwonago.
  • Randy Kuehn - Drums, Randy Kuehn.
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  • La Chazz - Firery Latin jazz with salsa rhythms. Jim Paolo, bass; Hector Rodriguez, timbales; Mike Betz, Allan Johnson, banjo; Jeff Pietrangelo, trumpet; Mike Franceschi, trombone; and Tony Ayala, congas, 414-383-3523, Milwaukee.

  • Douglas Lady
    Douglas Lady

  • Jeff Larsen - Solo jazz guitar, Jeff Larsen, 608-236-0468, Madison.

  • Marilyn Larson
    Marilyn LarsenJazz singer, Milwaukee.

  • Sam Larson - Percussion, Sam Larsen, 414-747-9016, Milwaukee.
  • Christopher Laughlin - Christopher Laughlin, classical guitar, Milwaukee.

  • Gary R. Lavann
    Gary LavannDirects Milwaukee Letter Carrier's Band, plays trumpet with Dixie Doodlers and South Rampert Street Paraders. Big band and Dixieland, Gary Lavann, trumpet, 262-392-9433, Mukwonago.

  • Dean Lea Trio (1978) - Dean Lea, keyboard; Paul Jonas, bass; Matt Liban, drums. Milwaukee.
  • Charles Ledvina - Charles Ledvina, bass.
  • Paul Leithold Trio - Jazz standards and some other stuff. Guitar, bass and drums. Paul Leithold, 608-317-2524, La Crosse.

  • Tele Lesbines - Perucssion, Biography, Milwaukee.

  • Gene Leshner
    Gene LeshnerClarinet, Mequon.

  • Mark Lewandowski - Mark Lewandowski, bass, 414-771-8265, Milwaukee.

  • Steve Lewandowski (1973)
    Steve LewandowskiSteve Lewandowski, congas, guitar or banjo, Milwaukee.

  • Jim Liban Blues Combo - Jim Liban, 414-278-7728, Milwaukee.

  • Don Linke Trio
    Don LinkeJim Paolo, bass; Dave Bayles, drums; Don Linke, jazz guitar, 414-481-0750, Milwaukee.

  • Linke and Merriwether - Don Linke, jazz guitar; Theo Merriwether, piano, Milwaukee.

  • Andy LoDuca Latin Quintet or World Jazz Band
    Andy LoDucaAndy LoDuca, drums; Jeff Pietrangelo, trumpet; Jerry Weitzer, keyboards; John Dominguez, bass; John Ricco, congas. Milwaukee.

  • Diane Loren
    Diane LorenJazz disk jockey, formerly with WYMS in Milwaukee.

  • Tom Los
    Tom LossTuba, sousaphone and bass guitar, Tom Los, 414-761-9779, Oak Creek.

  • Mike Lueck - Mike Lueck, trumpet, 414-232-0657, Milwaukee.
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  • Dave MacGregor's Vagabond Reeds
    Dave MacGregorGuy Fiorenza (Rockford), bass; Harold Smith, clarinet; Jack Carr, drums; Grant Krueger, piano; David MacGregor, clarinet and 1920 Conn brass soprano saxophone, 414-272-1932, Milwaukee.

  • Heather Maciolek
    Heather MaciolekJazz vocalist and teacher with big band experience, combo, weddings and private parties. Heather Maciolek, 414-379-8719, Milwaukee.

  • Janet Macklin Quartet (Trio, Duo)
    Janet Macklin
    Vintage jazz. Janet Macklin, guitarist and singer; Peter Buxman or Ryan Korb, drums; Andy Mertens or John Gibson, bass; Steven Johnson, saxophone; Jim McGlynn, clarinet. CDs: I Think of You and Floating on the Silence. Janet Macklin, 920-233-7749, Oshkosh.

  • Mama Digdown's Brass Band (1993) - Mama Digdown, 608-335-3943, Madison.
  • Kim Marie - Jazz singer, Milwaukee.
  • Bill Martin - Guitar, Milwaukee.
  • Louis Martinez - Latin percussion, 414-282-0302, Milwaukee.

  • Dave Martinsek
    Dave MartinsekString bass, accordion, 262-835-2745, Caledonia.

  • Ron Martinson - Piano, Milwaukee.

  • Bob Maynard
    Bob MaynardVibraphone, 414-453-3946, Wauwatosa.

  • Tom McComb Quartet - Jazz, Brazilian, originals. Jenny McComb, piano; Dave Story, bass; Kevin Knopp, drums; Tom McComb, guitar, 715-345-0490, Stevens Point.
  • Tom McGirr - String bass, Milwaukee.
  • Jim McGlynn - Clarinet.
  • Kelly McGuire and Friends - Quintet, info, 715-732-3983, Marinette.
  • Peter McManaman - Guitarist, Milwaukee.

  • Bill Mech
    Bill MechVocalist of Jazz and pop from 30s to 60s, Bill Mech, 262-782-9500 x220, New Berlin.

  • Gary Meisner
    Gary MeisnerPiano, 262-785-6703, Brookfield.

  • Theo Merriwether - Piano, Theo Meriwether, Milwaukee.
  • Andy Mertens - Bass.
  • Bruce Messner - Clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, Bruce Messner, 414-546-6690, Milwaukee.
  • Ralph Michaels Big Band - Music for all styles and occasions, RMBB, 414-476-9268, Milwaukee.

  • Gloria Miller & The Glo Trio
    Gloria MillerSinger and songwriter specializing in creating and performing Jazz and more, combining the innocence of music from the 30's and 40's with the relevance of current music. Gloria Miller, 414-226-5203, Milwaukee.

  • Harold Miller
    Harold MillerBass and drums, 414-427-9605, New Berlin.

  • Mike Miller & Jazz Vision - Ray Tabs or Joel Freisinger, piano; Jeff Hamann or Jim Kishline, bass; John Jason, guitar/vocals; Carol Hanzel, vocals/bass; Tom Sorce II, drums; Mike Miller, saxophone and flute, 414-258-3956, Milwaukee.

  • Milwaukee Banjo Band
    Milwaukee Banjo BandDave Martinsek, 262-835-2745, Caledonia.

  • Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra - Contemporary music with Tim Bell, Sam Fettig, Jason Goldsmith, Mark O'Conner, Brad Bloom, saxophones; Steve Wiest, Joel Adams, Mike Franceschi, Tom Matta, trombones; Brett Murphey, Matt Antoniewicz, Eric Jacobsen, Mike Plog, trumpets; Steve Einerson, piano; Paul Sibergleit, guitar; Jake Vinsel, bass; David Bayles, drums and leader, 414-967-0518, Milwaukee.
  • Milwaukee Stadtpfeifer German Brass Band - Brass quintet. Chuck Delkert, 414-781-6771, Milwaukee.

  • Whitey Minette
    Whitey MinettePiano or tuba, Whitewater.

  • Mississippi Mudcats - Formed as the house band for Milwaukee's popular Beer Barons restaurant years ago, the Mississippi Mudcats continue to be one of the area's most popular Dixieland groups. They have played their music for Governors Thompson, Dreyfus and Earl. The Bucks, Brewers and numerous country clubs, conventions, parades and private parties. Pete Wood, Milwaukee.
  • Bob Monagle - Guitar, Milwaukee.

  • Larry Moore
    Larry Moore
    Keyboard, Milwaukee.

  • Rob Moore
    Rob MooreBass and vocals, Hartford.

  • Rudy Moroder
    Rudy MoroderPiano and piano repair, Rudolph Moroder, 414-332-8474, Milwaukee.

  • Mr. Lucky Swing Syndicate - Swing band 11 pc. Jerry Becker, lead vocals; Mark Kindler, Jeno Somlai, drums; Tim Dondlinger, bass; John Tamburello, Jack Higgins, Dan Lloyd, Jay Kummer, guitars; Brett Murphey, Dale Elenich, Dave Magoon, Pete Roth, trumpets; Kyle Samuelson, Mike Franceschi, trombones; Corey Klunk, Steve Soller, Ken Johnson, Nate Linkon, Leah Duckert, saxophones. Jerry Becker, 262-628-3585, Hubertus.

  • Bret Murphey
    Bret MurphyTrumpet, Brett Murphey, 262-251-5898, Germantown.

  • Mike Murphy
    Mike MurphyDrums, Milwaukee.
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  • Don Nedobeck's Trio
    Don Nedobeck
    Famous for the North Water Street Tavern Band. Now with Ted Conner, guitar; Ron Gilotti, bass; Don Nedobeck, clarinet or trumpet, 414-327-0761, Milwaukee.

  • Cecilio Negron, Jr. - Congas, Milwaukee.

  • New South Rampart Street Paraders, The
    New South Rampart Street ParadersMost appealing high energy Dixieland band in the midwest. Pete Wood, trumpet; Joe Aaron or Bob Sturomski, clarinet; Bruce Yeo, trombone; Jim Christiaansen, banjo; John Knurr, tuba; Vince Picciolo, drums, 262-784-4443.

  • Dan Nimmer - Piano, Dan Nimmer.
  • Ralph Norton - Bass saxophone.
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  • Earl Oestreich
    Earl OestriechThe Red Hot Dixie Jazz Band. Trumpet, 920-261-2748, Oconomowoc.

  • Ken Olson
    Ken OlsonRetired from Muskego High School teaching music for 21 years. Master of Music Education from University of Illinois Champaign. Ken Olson, director, guitar and clarinet, 262-594-2742, Eagle.

  • Steve Olson - Percussion, Milwaukee.

  • Opan Jii
    Frank Calvagna and Opan Jii
    7 pc., smooth, contemporary, Latin jazz. Frank Calvagna, Brodhead.

  • Barry Oosterwaal - Trombone, performance, lessons, classical and jazz, Digital Production Specialist at Hal Leonard Corporation, Barry Oosterwaal, 414-916-8884, Milwaukee.
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  • Johnny Padilla Quartet to Sextet
    Johnny PadillaJazz with keyboard, bass and drums; Johnny Padilla; soprano, alto and tenor saxophones; flute; clarinet. More info (PDF 6k), 414-807-0568, Milwaukee.

  • John Pankau - Keyboards, 414-327-9909, Milwaukee.

  • Jim Paolo
    Jim PaoloUpright and electric bass, James J. Paolo, Biography, 414-291-9187, Milwaukee.

  • Paul Patterson - Piano, 262-521-9876, Waukesha.

  • Pavanne Band (1980)
    Steve KossoriDebi KossorisMick, guitar; Mike, piano; Steve Kossoris, trumpet; Debi Kossoris, guitar, 262-785-6736, Brookfield.

  • Steve Peplin - Guitar, Milwaukee.
  • Mark Perkins - Percussion, Milwaukee.
  • Pete Peterson - Trombone.

  • Vince Picciolo
    Vince PiccioloVince Picciolo, drums, 262-784-4443, Milwaukee.

  • Jeff Pietrangelo
    Jeff Pietrangelo
    Trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion, available for concerts, clinic, adjudication, Jeff Pietrangelo, 414-610-3524, Milwaukee.

  • Janet Planet
    Janet Planet
    Tom Washatka, reeds; Peter Buxman, drums; Jim Paolo, bass; Tom Theabo, guitar. Janet Planet, vocalist, 608-242-8525, Madison.

  • Plankenhorn and Ferrara - Jazz standards, R & B. Joey LaVie, 414-482-8800, Milwaukee.
  • John Plantenberg - Trumpet, Milwaukee.

  • Mike Plog
    Mike PlogTrumpet, Mike Plog, Milwaukee.

  • Donald PorterDon Porter
    Percussionist, 262-782-3324, Elm Grove.

  • Conway Powell - Bass, 414-546-1897, Milwaukee.

  • Brad Pregeant
    Brad PregeantBrad Pregeant Jazz Band and New Orleans Revival, piano, 608-222-7516, Monona.

  • John Price - Bass, Milwaukee.
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  • Mike Radiecevich - Guitar, 414-961-7147.
  • Anthony Ramirez - Percussion, Biography, Milwaukee.
  • S. Lyle Raymond (1995) - Guitarist and trio, S. Lyle Raymond, 608-449-0096, Madison.

  • The Red Hot Dixie Jazz Band
    The Red Hot Dixie Jazz BandJack Trowbridge, clarinet; Jimmy Christiaansen, banjo; Earl Oestreich, trumpet, 920-261-2748, Oconomowoc.

  • Richard Regent, M.S., P.E.
    Richard Regent
    Dixieland, jazz and classical clarinetist with several bands, ensembles and orchestras including: Al's Happy Notes; Dixie Doodlers; Falls Patio Players, Bay Players and various combos. Richard Regent, Greenfield.

  • John Ricco
    John RiccoCongas, 414-456-1541, Milwaukee.

  • Dane Richeson - Percussion.

  • The Ray Rideout Jazz Quartet
    Ray RideoutJazz Saxophone, Master’s Degree in Music Theory and Composition from the University of Northern Colorado, Ray L. Rideout, 608-442-1287, Madison.

  • Brian Ritter - Brian Ritter, drums, Milwaukee.
  • Riverboat Rascals - Also called the Ramblers, John Plantenberg, trumpet; Dave MacGregor, woodwinds; Dave Boch, trombone; Bob Benner, drums; Rob Moore, bass; Dan Johnston, vocals; John Keck, piano, 414-258-5625, Milwaukee.

  • River Cities Jazz Band
    River Cities Jazz Band
    Seventeen-piece big band jazz ensemble. Mitch Biba, 715-423-3299, Wisconsin Rapids.

  • Jeannine Rivers
    Jeannine Rivers
    Singer, Jeannine Rivers, 414-332-2829, Milwaukee.

  • Martin Jack Rosenblum
    Martin Jack RosenblumUWM Professor of Rock and Roll, guitarist, also Historian and Archivist for Harley Davidson.

  • Roy Rubinstein
    Roy RubinsteinnTrombone, Chicago.

  • John Rueth
    John RuethDrums, 920-563-5660, Fort Atkinson.

  • Pete Runde Dixieland Jazz
    Pete RundeEd Budde, tuba; Dan Steiner, banjo; Pete Runde, trombone, 920-921-2000, Fond Du Lac.

  • Susan Russell
    Susan RussellSue Russell, vocalist, Milwaukee.

  • Donna Ruzicka - Jazz vocalist, Donna Ruzicka, 920-203-3123, Oshkosh.
  • Jim Ryan - Percussionist.
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  • Jim Samsa - Trumpet, Milwaukee.
  • Bill Sander's Basin Street Saloon Band
  • Joe Sanders - Standup bass, Milwaukee.
  • Rick Santiago X-tet - Quartet plays traditional jazz and standards. Rick Santiago, 414-975-9915, Racine.

  • Bill Sargent Bands
    Bill Sargent
    Swing Machine, Quartet, Big Band, Dixieland, Christian and Custom groups. Pro jazz drummer, Bill Sargent, 414-777-0100, West Allis.

  • Keith Sarnow Trio
    Keith SarnowBilly Martin, guitar; Tom McGrawn; Keith Sarnow, tenor saxophone, 414-429-0056, West Allis.

  • John Scaduto
    John ScadutoIntimate jazz, standards. Vocalist, John Scaduto, 414-281-3725, Milwaukee.

  • Wally Schaetzke - Trumpet, started at age of 14, passed away in 2002, Milwaukee.
  • Jim Scalf, Drums, Milwaukee.

  • Bob Schamber
    Bob ShamberTuba, 414-744-9000, St. Francis.

  • Ryan SchiedermayerRyan Schiedermayer
    Gives percussion lessons at Cascio's in New Berlin. Percussion, 414-277-8280, Milwaukee.

  • Sharon Schmidt
    Sharon SchmidtJazz vocalist, Sharon Schmidt, 262-968-5549, Wales.

  • Daniel J. Schneck
    Daniel J. Schneck
    Milwaukee's hot Hammond B3 jazz, funk, blues trio Vital Groove (formerly Virtual Jazz) - Michael Arnold, guitar; drums; Daniel J. Schneck, 414-364-5299, Waukesha.

  • Jason SchreiberJason Schreibder
    Banjo, kazoo and vocals. Enjoys playing the steel drums. 2005 graduate with a Master of Music from Northern Illinois University. Jason Schreiber, 815-757-9757, New Berlin. Moved to New Mexico in July, 2006, to teach music.

  • Bob Schulz
    Bob SchulzTrumpet.

  • Andy Schumm
    Andy Schumm
    Trumpet, piano, trombone, flugelhorn, banjo and Eb sax. Dixie Doodlers and Flatland Syncopators. Frequently plays with Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks in New York. Bachelor of Music from University of Illinois in Jazz. Andy Schumm, 414-545-2158, Milwaukee.

  • Dennis Schwulst - Guitar, 262-544-6061, Waukesha.

  • Seven Rivers
    Seven RiversPrimarily New Orleans style Dixieland, with some "businessman's swing". Lee Glasel, trumpet; Ellis Erickson , clarinet; Mark Glasel, trombone; Mardeana Glasel, tenor sax; Jerry Anderson, keyboard; Dave Osley, drums; Neil Duresky, bass, 608-788-1277, La Crosse.

  • Robin Sexton - Jazz vocalist.

  • Donald H. Sheskey
    Don SheskeyDrums, washboard and Selmer clarinet, 262-547-9087, Waukesha.

  • Olu Sijuwade - Sax, Milwaukee.

  • Paul Silbergleit Quartet
    Paul SilbergleitJohn Foshager, piano or Dan Trudell, organ; Bob Siegel, bass; Mike Schlick or Dave Bayles, drums; Paul Silbergleit, jazz guitar, Biography, Milwaukee.

  • Six Friars and a Monk (1973) - New CD: Cruisin' with Six Friars and a Monk. Bruce Yeo, trombone; Dan Albrechtson, piano; Rob Moore, bass; Don Sheskey, drums; Ben Denison, cornet; Douglas M. Gmoser, leader and clarinet, 262-784-2956, Elm Grove.
  • The Skeleton Crew - Four jazzz trombones. Al Anderson, Barry Oosterwaal, Dave Smith, Kyle Samuelson, Milwaukee.
  • The Sklyliners - 7 pc. dance band, Don Navis, 608-225-5737, Madison.

  • Dave Smith
    Dave Smith"Smitty", trombone with Swing-o-Matics, Grooveology and Swing Nouveau, Milwaukee.

  • Harold Smith
    Harold SmithClarinetist, Harold Smith, Beloit.

  • Tom Sorce Group
    Tom Sorce Joel Freisinger Tom Sorce, II Thomas J. Sorce, guitar, 414-764-8638, Milwaukee; Joel Freisinger, piano; and Tom Sorce, II, drums.

  • Bill Spaulding Trio - With June Spaulding and Kenny Knoll.

  • Paul Spencer Band
    Paul Spencer
    High impact entertainment at Caroline's Jazz Club, 401 S. 2nd St. in Milwaukee's Historic Walker's Point. CDs: Jazz With Soul and Kickin' It At Carolines. Conway Powell, bass; Olu Sijuwade, sax; Bill Martin or Steve Lewandowski, guitar; Jeff Pietrangelo or Kaye Berigan, trumpet; Kim Marie, vocals; Paul Spencer (1963), drums, 414-259-9899, Milwaukee.

  • Spring City Jazz - Paul Vrakas, clarinet; Pete Wood, trumpet; Don Sheskey, percussion; Dave Martinsek and Grant Krueger, keyboard.
  • Liz Staehler - Piano, husband is Rich Kremer, Liz Staehler.

  • Mike Standal
    Mike Standal
    Guitar, Mike Standal.

  • Sam Steffke Quintet
    Sam Steffke
    Sam Steffke, piano; Jeff Pietrangelo, trumpet; Tom Waschatka, reeds; Tom McGirr, bass; Mike Murphey, drums. Milwaukee.

  • The Stellanovas
    The Stellanovas
    Plays cafe jazz, folk, originals, plus favorite standards. Ed Fila,, guitar; Mary Gaines, cello, vocals; Chris Wagoner, violin, accordion, vocals, 608-834-2122, Sun Prairie.

  • Anita Stemper Trio
    Anita StemperMark Lewandowski, bass; Douglas Lady, piano; Anita Stemper, vocals, Milwaukee.

  • Pam Duronio and Tim Stemper
    Pam and Tim Duronio
    Pam Duronio, vocal and husband Tim Stemper, guitar and drums; have two CDs: All Is Calm and Better Than Anything. Jeff Hamann, bass; Connie Grauer (Mrs. Fun), piano; Kim Zick, drummer. Cabaret entertainers Pam and Tim, 414-258-3570, Milwaukee.

  • Stan Sterle - Clarinet, 262-723-5170, Elkhorn.

  • John Stoehr
    John StoehrAlto and tenor sax, flute, 262-367-5030, Hartland.

  • Jeff Stoll
    Jeff StollKeyboardist and vocalist entertains at Packing House Wednesday through Saturday nights. Jeff Stoll, 414-423-8424, Franklin.

  • Dick Strauss Dance Bands - Dick Strauss, 262-679-9022, Madison.
  • Streetlife - Unique blend of R&B, Smooth Jazz and Contemporary styles, combining superb musicianship with an exciting stage presence. Warren Wiegratz, saxophone, 414-475-5539, Milwaukee.

  • Duane Stuermer
    Duane StuermerBass guitar (brother of Daryl Stuermer), 414-481-2738, Milwaukee.

  • Jay Stulo & the Mighty Aces - Blues, Rod Zimmerman, Greg Thiel, Doug Kroening, Jay Stulo.

  • Bob Sturomski
    Bob SturomskiBob Sturomski, clarinetist, 414-425-0242, Franklin.

  • Dave Sullivan Quintet
    Dave SullivanGuitar, Dave Sullivan, 920-458-1355, Sheboygan.

  • Swing Nouveau (1997) - The Swing Revival Band. David A. Renaud, 414-483-3669, Milwaukee; Ken Kottke, 414-427-2699, Franklin.
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  • Ray Tabs
    Ray TabsFerdinand & Company, piano, Ray Tabs, Milwaukee.

  • Frank Tarantino - Bassist, Milwaukee.

  • Kirk Tatnall
    Kirk TatnallJazz and all occasion guitar, Kirk Tatnall, 262-930-5709 , Milwaukee.

  • Leo Tato - Drums, Leo Tato, 414-963-9550, Milwaukee.
  • Bill Taylor - Trombone, West Allis, 414-453-6599.

  • Brenda Theabo
    Brenda TheaboContemporary jazz duo, trio or quartet. Tom Theabo, guitar; Kevin Wells, bass; Tony Taylor, drums. Brenda Theabo, vocals and trombone, 920-426-1880, Oshkosh.

  • Tom Theabo - Guitar.

  • Rev. Allen Townsend
    Allen Townsend
    Wonderful World Jazz Band, Bunny Berigan Memorial Band. Ralph Wilcox clarinet and sax, Dick Chaffee, trombone; Chuck Chihak, piano; Paul Erickson, banjo and guitar; Terry Grosskopf, bass and tuba; Prof. To Wirkus, drums; Wilma Scheffner, vocal; Rev. Al Townsend, cornet, 608-788-3462, LaCrosse.

  • Carol Trout - Jazz vocalist.

  • Jack Trowbridge
    Jack TrowbridgeThe Red Hot Dixie Jazz Band. Clarinet, trumpet, Jack Trowbridge, Oconomowoc.

  • Alvin Turner - Saxophone, Milwaukee.
  • Larry Tylke - Trumpet, Milwaukee.
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  • Jerry Unger - Guitar, Jerry Unger, 414-406-7644, Mequon.

  • Tom Utschig
    Tom UtschigPercussion, 262-628-2668, Hubertus.
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  • Victor Valentine
    Victor ValentinePrivate parties, weddings, DJ, weddings, night clubs. Lucky Victor Promotions, Victor Valentine, vocalist, 715-412-1850, Waupaca.

  • Scott VanDomelen (1983) - Currently on tour with Glenn Miller Orchestra. Tenor and soprano saxophone, 414-350-8691, Milwaukee.

  • Barry Velleman
    Barry VellemanKeyboard, Barry Velleman, 414-257-3419, Milwaukee.

  • Bob Viviano
    Bob VivianoPlays trumpet in many groups and can repair any instrument by working at Cascio's. Bob Viviano, Milwaukee.

  • Paul Vrakas
    Paul VrakasClarinetist, vocalist and former Mayor of Waukesha, Paul Vrakas, 262-547-9140, Waukesha.
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  • Bruce L. Yeo
    Bruce YeoTrombone, Bruce Yeo, 414-258-4215, Milwaukee.

  • Jim Yorgan - Bass, Milwaukee.
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  • Joe Zarcone
    Joe ZarconePercussion, Joe Zarcone, 262-695-1232, Milwaukee.

  • Kim Zick - Percussion, 414-964-9872, Milwaukee.

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Jazz Resources

  1. A Passion For Jazz - History of Jazz music origins, styles and musicians featuring webcasts, timeline, festivals, photos, guitar and piano chords, scales, glossary and online lessons. Jazz
  2. Aebersold Jazz, Jamey - Play-along CDs and instructional material. Aebersold, 800-456-1388, PO Box 1244, New Albany, IN 47151-1244.
  3. All About Jazz - Guide to jazz.
  4. Bixfest - Annual tribute to Bix Beiderbecke, Phil Pospychala.
  5. Chippewa Valley Ragtime Society - Eau Claire's annual ragtime festival. 2005 Info (PDF 26k).
  6. Double Time Jazz - Over 25,000 jazz recordings in stock, 225,000 titles from all genres.
  7. Down Beat Jazz - Stories, features and MP3.
  8. Firehouse Jazz Band Commercial Dixieland Fakebook - Dixieland musicians fake book of 546 tunes. Specify Bb or C version for $140. Louis Brown, 719 Idlewild Dr., Madison, TN 37115-4744. New books may be unavailable, Louis Brown passed away December 5, 2002.
  9. FolkLib Index - Jazz - Wisconsin Jazz Musicians.

  10. Fond Du Lac Jazz Festival
    Fond Du Lac Jazz Festival
    Claire Wettstein, Fond Du Lac.

  11. Great River Jazz Fest
    Great River Jazz Festival
    First week in August. Wayne Airhood, 608-788-5775, La Crosse.

  12. International Association for Jazz Education
    International Association for Jazz Education
    Wisconsin Chapter.

  13. Jazz Corner - Photos, interviews, reviews, news, jazz sites, calendars, speakeasy BBS.

  14. Jazz Improvisation
    Jazz Improvisation
    Articles on melody, harmony, rhythm, accents; jazz resources, Madison.

  15. Jazz In The Park
    Jazz in the Park
    East Town Association, Inc. Randy Prasse, 414-271-1416, Milwaukee.

  16. Jazz Online - Jazz introduction to 13 styles, reviews, interviews and discussion section.
  17. New Jazz Quotes - Collection of jazz musician quotes arranged by musician.
  18. Jazz Review - Jazz reviews, spotlight features and giveaways.
  19. Jazz Roots - History of jazz and blues with stories, pictures and tunes.
  20. Jazz Studies Outreach (2001) - Selected jazz courses at area high schools and trains young musicians in the art of improvisation at 2993 S. Superior St., Milwaukee 53207. Clifford A. Gribble, 414-744-9797, Milwaukee.
  21. Jazz Unlimited Of Greater Milwaukee (1971) - An all volunteer society. Summer Jazz Camp Scholarships, four $500 awards. Write to 751 Bridge Rd., Cedarburg, WI 53012-9212 or phone Jazz Hotline 262-375-2100.

  22. Jumpin Jive Club
    Jumpin' Jive Club
    Maureen Majeski, The Irish Spring House, 1849 S. Calhoun Rd., New Berlin, 262-547-9464.

  23. Madison Jazz Society
    Madison Jazz Society
    PO Box 8866, Madison 53708-8866, phone 608-850-5400, $20 dues. Jerry Martin, 608-233-9572. Jazz Fest Hotline, 608-850-5400.

  24. Milwaukee Jazz Experience - Nonprofit group, sponsors workshops in Milwaukee Public Schools. Marc Davis and Berkeley Fudge.
  25. Milwaukee Free Jazz Society - Free and avant garde jazz. Marian Center, 3195 S. Superior St., Milwaukee 53207. Christopher Slawski, 414-483-2430, Milwaukee.
  26. Milwaukee High School of the Arts (1984) - Vocal jazz, piano, dance, band, choral music, instrumental jazz combo, orchestra and theatre. Where students make their niche and never settle for one! 2300 W. Highland Blvd., Milwaukee 53233, 414-934-7000.
  27. Milwaukee JazzWeb, The - Links to area players' websites and email.

  28. MYSO Jazz Studies (2005)
    Clifford A. GribbleProgram Director for MYSO Jazz Studies, Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St., Milwaukee, WI 53212. MYSO Jazz Heritage Festival, Clifford A. Gribble, 414-267-2952, Milwaukee.

  29. Redeemer Church Performance Site Available for Rent - Excellent acoustics, centrally located, reasonable rates, seats 250 plus, simple contract, ample parking. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Avenue & 19th Street, Milwaukee. Contact: Fran Henkel, 414-771-7997.
  30. The Red Hot Jazz Archive - A history of Jazz before 1930 with over 2,000 songs in Real Audio 3 format, hundreds of biographies and discographies of Jazz musicians. Information, bands, films, essays, musicians and search.
  31. Wisconsin Jazz Musicians - A web site listing most Wisconsin Jazz recording artists and groups.

  32. Ziegler Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival
    Ziegler Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival
    Dave Amoroso, 414-354-0200, Milwaukee or Kim Waters, 877-271-6903, West Bend.

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