Jazz Musicians
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
Plateau clarinet since 1937, 414-247-1132, Bayside.
- Rick Aaron
Flute, Rick Aaron, 414-352-7364, Milwaukee.
- Albert Abena - Saxophone, Albert Abena, Milwaukee.
- Adekola Adedapo
Jazz, Blues and traditional African vocals since 1978, storyteller and actress, Adekola Adepapo, 414-931-8847, Milwaukee.
- Naima Adedapo
Jazz singer, American Idol contestant, Milwaukee.
- Dan Albrechtson and Friends
Rob 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 (2000) - 13 or 16 piece band available for all occasions. 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, upright bass, bass guitar, guitar, piano, voice and Director, 414-333-7812, Milwaukee.
- Jay Allison
Plays salsa with Punto de Vista Latin Orchestra, freelance jazz and Dixieland, teacher, trombone, Milwaukee.
- Sherwood Alper
Drummer, vocalist, comedian... haberdasher, too! Former member of Four Lads. Sherwood Alper, 414-281-8136, Milwaukee.
- Ambiance Music - Jazz and Latin jazz. Duo, trio, quartet, ensemble. Marianne Strand, 608-249-5444, Madison.
- Al Anderson
Trombone jazz, big band, Dixie. Al Anderson, 920-261-5553 or 920-253-8550, Watertown.
- Andy Anderson
Banjo and vocals, Wilmot.
- Norma Angeli
Norma Angeli.
- Matt Antoniewicz - Trumpet, Matt Antoniewicz, 414-460-2319, Milwaukee.
- Sammy Armato
Plateau clarinet, violin and vocal, Sam Armato, 414-352-2347, Glendale.
- Glenn Ash - Guitar.
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- John Babbitt
Bass, Biography, 715-967-2865, New Auburn.
- Joseph F. Balestrieri
Tenor saxophone, clarinet, passed away Ferbuary 21, 2011. Joe Balestrieri, South Milwaukee.
- Dave Baney
 Guitar, Chicago.
- Steve Banik - Jazz pianist available for private events, weddings, cocktail hours and holiday parties. Steve Banik, Madison.
- 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
Blues, R & B, jazz and pop vocal, Lem Banks, 414-466-6387, Milwaukee.
- Lynn Barber Trio - Jazz vocals, Lynn Barber.
- Audrey Barr - Piano.
- Jane Barry-Fraundorf - Professional pianist/keyboardist. Jane Barry-Fraundorf, 414-321-0609, Milwaukee.
- Chuck Barnes - Trombone, Milwaukee.
- Andy Bauer Trio
 Jazz guitar, Milwaukee.
- David S. Bayles
Percussion, 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.
- Tyler Beattie - Piano.
- Mary Ann Beaumont - Piano.
- 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
Trumpet and flugelhorn, Kaye Berigan, 262-251-7477, Menomonee Falls.
- Bill Berlyn
Trumpet, 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.
- Big Swing Face - Michael Valasek, 414-545-6050, Milwaukee.
- Darele Bisquerra - Vocalist, Darele Bisquerra, 414-403-9060, Milwaukee.
- Black & Blues - 7 pc. blues band with horns. Cliff Frederiksen, 608-838-8932, Madison.
- 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, Town of Vernon.
- Boogie Woogie Flu - Dan Moore, piano.
- 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
Bones and washboard.
- George Braith - Braithophone.
- The Dave Braun Trio
Jazz, Paula Braun, bass; Pete Braun, drums; Dave Braun, guitar, 262-930-1002, Racine.
- John Braun
Clarinet, tenor and baritone sax, Fond du Lac.
- Jamie Breiwick
 Versatile jazz trumpet player and teacher. Jamie Breiwick, Milwaukee.
- Mike Britz Trio
Selection of tunes from the Great American Songbook, Antonio Carlos Jobim sung in Portuguese and some good ol' blues. Sam Steffke, piano; Randy Charles, drums; Jen Cintron, vocals; Mike Britz, bassist, 414-550-7430, Waukesha.
- Michael Brody - Piano.
- Brotherhood
Guitar 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.
- John Brown - Clarinet.
- Jim Brusky
Tuba, Milwaukee. (Passed away 2006).
- Bob Budny
Drums, Bob Budny, Wauwatosa.
- Tom Burgermeister
Bass, 414-385-0922, Milwaukee.
- Lee Burrows
Bass. (Passed away 2005).
- George Busateri Band (1985)
Dance 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.
- Ernie Brusubardis - Piano.
- Peter Buxman - Drums.
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- Claude Cailliet
Trombonist, 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 Quartet
Ray Tabs, keyboard; Sam Belton, drums;Hal Miller, bass; Michael Caldwell,tenor and alto saxophone, Milwaukee.
- Jack Carr
Drums, 414-377-6872, Milwaukee.
- Michael Cascio
Michael Cascio, guitar, 262-786-6249, New Berlin.
- Rae Cassidy - Singer.
- Tony Castanedas Latin Jazz Quartet - Tony Castaneda, percussion; Nic Cowles, flute; Dave Stoler, piano; string bass Henry "Bonham" Boehm, Madison.
- Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeeans
Paul Cebar, Milwaukee.
- Barb Cheron
Jazz, blues and pop trio. Barb Cheron Peterson, guitarist, 608-242-8709, Madison.
- Don Chesboro Quartet
Clarinet, Don Chesboro, Wisconsin Rapids.
- Gary Christensen
Upright bass or bass guitar, Gary Christensen, 414-333-7812, Milwaukee.
- Jimmy Christiaansen
Banjo, 414-332-1057, Milwaukee.
- Clamnation - 9 pc. Latin and modern jazz group. Steve Cohen, 414-962-6285, Milwaukee.
- Jack Clark
Percussion and wash board, musician photographer (providing many photographs for this page), Jack Clark Biography (PDF 13k). Jack Clark, 414-525-0997, Franklin.
- Tim Clausen
Solo jazz pianist, Tim Clausen, 414-940-1638, Milwaukee.
- 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, 262-786-5595, Milwaukee.
- Joe Conti - Percussion, 414-963-9566, Milwaukee.
- Nick Contorno Orchestra
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
Also 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
Milwaukee's First Lady of Song, retired jazz vocalist and percussionist. CD: "At Her Leisure." Dean Lea, Frank Tarantino, Johnny Garcia and Joey Cross, 414-383-9131, Milwaukee.
- Julie Cucunato - Piano.
- Scott Currier Trio - Sean, Jeremy and Scott Currier, piano, 262-613-8571, Milwaukee.
- Kim Cusack
Clarinet, alto sax, 630-393-3975, Warrenville, IL, plays in Wisconsin often.
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- Dorothy Dale
Vocalist, 414-871-0421, Milwaukee.
- James Dallas
Soprano, tenor sax and Ewi, 414-550-4327, Milwaukee.
- Shanti Daya - Piano.
- Rick D'Amore
Vocalists, 414-258-0978, Milwaukee.
- Dan Dance - Piano, Dan Dance, Milwaukee.
- Bill Davidson
Trumpet, Milwaukee.
- John Davis
Drums, 608-221-1436, Madison.
- Mark Davis
Jazz pianist, Mark Davis, 414-962-7861, Biography, Milwaukee.
- Mary Davis, keyboard, 414-372-8448.
- Neal Davis Quartet - Dan Trudell, piano; Scott Napoli, drums; Neal Davis>/b>, guitar.
- 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, 414-372-8448; Lem Banks, vocals; Alvin Turner sax; and James Davis, drums. Greg Davis, 414-372-3386, Shorewood.
- Bob DeBlaey
Guitar, banjo, 414-423-6969, Greenfield.
- Ronald J. DeBlaey
Ron 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
John Dominguez, bassist; Jack Carr, drummer; Johnny Ricco, Latin percussion. Piano and vocal, Frank "DeMiles" Dominguez, 262-285-3101, Belgium.
- Annie Denison & The Jazz Orphans
Barry Velleman, keyboard; Bob Budny, drums; Michael Caldwell, sax; John Dominquez, bass. Straight ahead jazz vocalist Annie Denison, 414-672-2526, Milwaukee.
- Ben Denison
Daughter 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)
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, 414-852-5439, 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)
Dixieland music for your anniversary, ceremony, dance, event, festival, parade, party, picnic or special occasion. Gary Lavann or Andy Schumm, trumpet; Rich Regent, clarinet; Dave Bock, trombone; Jack Clark, percussion; John Knurr, piano; Ken Olson, banjo; and Mark Kranz, tuba, 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 Dominguez, string bass, no longer lives in Wisconsin.
- Claude Dorsey - Piano and vocalist. Passed away March 3, 2010.
- Floyd Dorsey
Vocalist, nephew of Claude, 414-931-8922, Milwaukee.
- Steve Dougherty - Drums.
- Carol Downey - Piano.
- Herb Draeger
Trombone, Whitefish Bay. Passed away June 4, 2007.
- Michael Drake & the Jazz Lines Band
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
Piano, Milwaukee.
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- 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)
Dixieland jazz styling of banjo, vocal and humor. Tolerable music for all ages. Lisa Edgar, 414-445-3795, Milwaukee.
- Steve Einerson
Steve Einerson, piano, Milwaukee.
- Dale Elenich
Dale Elenich, trumpet, 414-744-3882, Milwaukee.
- Dick Eliot Trio
Harold Miller, bass; Sam Steffke, piano; Andy LoDuca, percussion or Louis Martinez, bongos; Dick Eliot, guitar, 414-541-5257, Milwaukee.
- Donald Eliot
String bass, 414-545-0002, Milwaukee.
- Manty Ellis - Guitar, Milwaukee.
- Chuck Engberg
Clarinet, 1926 Conn brass soprano saxophone, tenor sax, washboard, Chuck Engberg, 414-964-4650, Milwaukee.
- Dave Erato
Alto sax, Dave Erato, Milwaukee.
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- Bill Feldman
Percussion.
- Deirdre Fellner & The Whole of Soul
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.
- Brian Ford Drums - Trio Jazz Cover Band, Larry Tresp, 414-881-0358, Franklin.
- 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; John Stoehr, alto and tenor sax, flute; Tommy Sheridan, piano (passed away 2001); Kay Berigan, trumpet; Gene Wells, tenor sax; Bob Unger (passed away 2010); Scott Wenzel, drums; Ron Deblaey, percussion; Walter Gras (Waldemar Gerassimoff), electric bass, 414-425-7553, Milwaukee. Ask about info for Four Star Quartet - Secure Site.
- Mike Franceschi
Trombone, Mike Franceschi, 262-370-6453, Milwaukee.
- Joel Freisinger
Piano, 414-443-0706, Milwaukee.
- Berkeley Fudge Quartet
Tenor 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
Vibes and percussion, passed away around 2009, Bill Gandt, 262-785-0583, Milwaukee.
- Johnny Garcia Quartet
Ron Martinson, piano; Hal Miller, bass; Louis Martinez, percussion; Johnny Garcia, percussion, 414-305-1617, 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
Alto & tenor sax, bass, drums and vocals, Jim Gerard, 262-786-4703, Brookfield.
- Rick Germanson - Piano, Milwaukee.
- John Gibson - Bass.
- Jason Gillette
Alto sax, 262-784-1813, Milwaukee.
- The Glen Quarrie Quar-tet - Quartet. Saxophones, flute, clarinet, recording engineer. GlenQuarrie, 262-506-4568, Brookfield.
- Marge Gluckstein - Piano.
- Douglas M. Gmoser - Passed away August 20, 2010. Played 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 Goldsmith
 Saxophone and banjo. Bachelor of Music degree in Saxophone Performance from UW-Whitewater. Jason Goldsmith, Milwaukee.
- Stan and Pat Good - Piano.
- Walter Gras (Waldemar Gerassimoff)
Electric bass, bass, Wally Gras, 414-425-7553, Milwaukee.
- The Jack Grassel Group
Guitar. It's About the Music CD (PDF 17k). Jack Grassel, wife is singer Jill Jensen, 262-552-4012, West Allis.
- Steve Grassel - Piano.
- Connie Grauer - Piano, 414-964-9872, Milwaukee.
- Clifford A. Gribble
Teaches 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
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
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
Jazz vocalist and saxophonist. Suzanne Grzanna, 414-967-9067, Milwaukee.
- Charlie Guerra
Drums, 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
Guitar, Jeff Hale, 262-510-5140, Hartland.
- Jeff Hamann
Jazz bassist, Jeff Hamann, Biography, Milwaukee.
- Ken Hanner
Banjo 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
Mark Solveson, bass; Jeff Schroedl, guitar; Ben Hans, drummer. Dawn, 414-587-8806, New Berlin.
- Chris Hanson Quartet - Violin.
- Carol Hanzel - Vocal and electric bass, Milwaukee.
- John Harmon - Pianist and composer of "Geese: Majestic Travelers." John Harmon.
- Mary Anne Harris - Piano.
- Randal Harrison Trio
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.
- Lajos Havas - Piano.
- Andy Havas - Cello.
- Robin Haycock - Piano, Robin Haycock.
- David Hazeltine Quartet - Jeff Namann or John Weber, bass; Brian Ritter, drums; Eric Alexander, saxophone; David Hazeltine, piano; Milwaukee.
- Chuck Hedges Swing Quartet (Disbanded 2010)
Passed away June 23, 2010, memorial. Milwaukee's club king of swing and clarinetist. 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
Guitar, Michael Heinrich at Meyer's (PDF 7k), Michael Heinrich, 414-525-2300, Franklin.
- Mike Hero - Flute, sax, vocals, Mike Hero, Milwaukee.
- Bill Hindin - Piano.
- Jeff Hollander - Piano, plays at the Pfister, 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
Latin percussion, Tim Hourigan, Greeenfield.
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- Eric Jacobson Quartet - Steve Einerson, piano; Jeff Hamann, bass; Brian Ritter, drums; Eric Jacobson, trumpet, Wauwatosa.
- John Jason - Guitar.
- Jazz Martini Celebrity Big Band - Les Artistes Music Agency, 1820 N. 166 St., Brookfield 53005-5160. Jazz big band directed by Blair Beliewski (Peter Blair). Lawrence D'Attilio, 262-784-0318, Brookfield.
- Jazzmine Swing Combo - 6 pc. dance band. Jazz, swing and variety. Don Navis, 608-222-8776, Madison.
- Jill Jensen Jazz Quartet
Vocalist and Spokesperson for Schaefer Motor Sales in Racine. CD: Seems Like Dreams and It's About the Music (PDF 17k). Jill Jensen, husband guitarist is Jack Grassel, 262-552-4012, West Allis.
- Al Johnson
Al Johnson, banjo, 262-245-9026, Williams Bay.
- Billy Johnson - Bass, Milwaukee.
- Steve Johnson - Saxophone.
- Ferdinand Jones - Ferdinand Jones, vocalist.
- Joe Jordan
 Vocalist with Streetlife.
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- Judi K
Vocalist, Judi K, 608-779-0944, Onalaska.
- Diane Kachelmeier - Voice.
- Jim Kaczmarek
Saxophonist, Jim Kaczmarek, Milwaukee.
- Jeremy Kahn, piano.
- Gregory Kalkhoff
Tuba and professional audio recording, Greg Kalkhof, 414-447-7500, Milwaukee.
- Guy Kammerer
Trumpet, Guy Kammerer, 262-970-3780, Waukesha.
- Mary Kamps - Pianio.
- Dave Kasik - Bass.
- Bob Keating - Banjo.
- Pat Keating - Banjo, guitar, vocals, Oconomowoc.
- John Keck
 Passed away May 13, 2010. One of the original founders of the Riverboat Rascals, piano, John Keck, 414-258-5655, 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
Tuba, piano and trombone; tuba lessons. John Knurr Biography (PDF 13k). John Knurr, 262-728-5521, Delavan.
- Ryan Korb - Drums.
- Larry Kozman Jazz Combo
Larry Kozman, trumpet, 414-289-8708, Milwaukee.
- Mark Kranz
Old record, cylinder, radio and Victrola collector. Manages the Dixie Doodlers, Mark Kranz, tuba, 262-679-9475, New Berlin.
- Marty Krebs
Trumpet, Martin Krebs, 920-854-2306, Sister Bay or Tampa, Florida.
- Rich Kremer - Bassist, wife is Liz Staehler, Rich Kremer.
- Chelsea Krombach
Vocalist, graduated from University of Michigan, lives in New York, played in Wicked on Broadway and Promises Promises, latest CD - "Profile" with Paul Keller.
- Grant Krueger Orchestra - Grant Krueger, passed away September 14, 2008. Piano, 262-567-8917, Oconomowoc.
- Jesse Kuczynski - Drums, 262-363-4260, Mukwonago.
- Randy Kuehn - Drums, Randy Kuehn.
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- La Chazz - Latin jazz ensemble. Jim Paolo, bass; Bibo Rodriguez, timbales; Allan Johnson, Mike Betz, Jeff Pietrangelo, trumpets; Mike Franceschi, trombone; Dumah Saafir, congas; Jeno Somlai, drums; Toty Ramos, guitarist and leader, 414-963-0498, Milwaukee.
- Douglas Lady
- Jeff Larsen - Solo jazz guitar, Jeff Larsen, 608-236-0468, Madison.
- Marilyn Larson
Jazz singer, moved to Nashville around 2009.
- Sam Larson - Percussion, Sam Larsen, 414-747-9016, Milwaukee.
- Christopher Laughlin - Christopher Laughlin, classical guitar, Milwaukee.
- Gary R. Lavann
Plays trumpet with Dixie Doodlers, South Rampert Street Paraders, past Director of Milwaukee Letter Carrier's Band, Gary Lavann, trumpet, 262-392-9433, Mukwonago.
- Dean Lea Trio (1978) - Dean Lea, keyboard; Paul Jonas, bass; Matt Liban, drums. Milwaukee.
- Arno Ledebuhr - Trumpet, 262-567-7760, Oconomowoc.
- 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.
- Dolores Lenore - Piano.
- Tele Lesbines - Perucssion, Biography, Milwaukee.
- Gene Leshner
Clarinet, Mequon.
- Lynn Lewandowski
Saxophones, flute and clarinet. Lynn Lewandowski, Milwaukee.
- Mark Lewandowski - Mark Lewandowski, bass, 414-771-8265, Milwaukee.
- Steve Lewandowski (1973)
Steve Lewandowski, congas, guitar or banjo, Milwaukee.
- Bobby Lewis, cornet and trumpet.
- Jim Liban Blues Combo - Jim Liban, 414-278-7728, Milwaukee.
- Don Linke Trio
Jim 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 LoDuca, drums; Jeff Pietrangelo, trumpet; Jerry Weitzer, keyboards; John Dominguez, bass; John Ricco, congas. Milwaukee.
- Diane Loren
Jazz disk jockey, formerly with WYMS in Milwaukee.
- Tom Los
Tuba, sousaphone and bass guitar, Tom Los, 414-761-9779, Oak Creek.
- Mike Lueck
Trumpet, Mike Lueck, 414-232-0657, New Berlin.
- Jane Lukik - Vocals, piano.
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- Dave MacGregor's Vagabond Reeds
Guy 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
Jazz vocalist and teacher with big band experience, combo, weddings and private parties. Heather Maciolek, 414-379-8719, Milwaukee.
- Janet Macklin Quartet (Trio, Duo)
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.
- Grant Malme - Piano.
- Mama Digdown's Brass Band (1993) - Mama Digdown, 608-335-3943, Madison.
- Kim Marie
Jazz singer, Milwaukee.
- Bill Martin - Jazz guitar, Milwaukee.
- Louis Martinez - Latin percussion, 414-282-0302, Milwaukee.
- Dave Martinsek
Passed away October 24, 2009. String bass, accordion, 262-835-2745, Caledonia.
- Ron Martinson - Piano, Milwaukee.
- Elizabeth Matz - Piano.
- Bob Maynard
Vibraphone, 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
Vocalist of Jazz and pop from 30s to 60s, Bill Mech, 262-782-9500 x220, New Berlin.
- Gary Meisner
Piano, 262-785-6703, Brookfield.
- Theo Merriwether
Keyboard, Theo Merriwether, Milwaukee.
- Andy Mertens - Bass.
- John Mesoloras - Bassist, John Mesoloras, 608-347-7862, Madison.
- 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.
- David Miller - Blues harmonica, lessons, vocals and guitar. David Miller, 414-241-6825, Milwaukee.
- Gloria Miller & The Glo Trio
Singer 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
Bass 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
Dave 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 Jazz Vision - Milwaukee jazz musician's resources.
- Milwaukee Stadtpfeifer German Brass Band - Brass quintet. Chuck Delkert, 414-781-6771, Milwaukee.
- Whitey Minette
Piano 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 Jazz Quartet
Bob Monagle, guitar, Milwaukee.
- Larry Moore
Keyboard, Milwaukee.
- Rob Moore
Bass and vocals, Hartford.
- Tina Moore - Vocalist.
- Rudy Moroder
Piano 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
Trumpet, Brett Murphey, 262-251-5898, Germantown.
- Mike Murphy
Drums, Milwaukee.
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- David Naegele
Trumpet, piccolo trumpet, Biography. For your wedding ceremony or special occasion. David Naegele, Madison.
- Scott Napoli, drums.
- Don Nedobeck's Trio
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.
- Jim Nelson - Tuba, Jim Nelson, Milwaukee.
- New South Rampart Street Paraders, The
Most 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, 262-784-3569.
- New Yankee Dutchmen - Brass ensemble, Mukwonago.
- Dan Nimmer - Piano, Dan Nimmer.
- Ralph Norton - Bass saxophone.
- Renate Nuss - Piano.
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- Ginnie O'Brien - Singer, Milwaukee.
- Earl Oestreich
The Red Hot Dixie Jazz Band. Trumpet, 920-261-2748, Oconomowoc.
- Ken Olson
Retired from Muskego High School teaching music for 21 years. Master of Music Education from University of Illinois Champaign. Ken Olson, director, guitar and banjo, 262-594-2742, Eagle.
- Steve Olson - Percussion, Milwaukee.
- Opan Jii
7 pc., smooth, contemporary, Latin jazz. Frank Calvagna, Brodhead.
- Opus
Curt Hanrahan, sax; Jim Sodke, piano and trumpet; Steve Lewandowski, guitar; Brian Ford, drums; Larry Tresp, upright bass and electric bass; 414-881-0358, Franklin.
- 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
Jazz 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, 262-853-6050, Milwaukee.
- Jim Paolo
Upright and electric bass, James J. Paolo, Biography, 414-291-9187, Milwaukee.
- Pavanne Band (1980)
 Mick, guitar; Mike, piano; Steve Kossoris, trumpet; Debi Kossoris, guitar, 262-785-6736, Brookfield.
- Steve Peplin - Guitar, Milwaukee.
- Mark Perkins - Percussion, Milwaukee.
- Pete Peterson - Trombone, Pete Peterson.
- Perry Petta - Piano.
- Russ Phillips, trombone.
- Vince Picciolo
Vince Picciolo, drums, 262-784-3569, Milwaukee.
- Ted Pierce - Trumpet, flugelhorn, cornet, dixieland, big band, swing, bop, cool, standards, experienced in all styles. Ted Pierce, 920-284-5746, Brillion.
- Jeff Pietrangelo
Trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion, available for concerts, clinic, adjudication. Wicked Long Day-(the jerry wietzer group) La Chazz, The Miller Braun Ensemble, City Scape, Madisalsa, Clave y' Afinque, The Fireside Theatre Band and teach private lessons in trumpet and jazz improvisation. Jeff Pietrangelo, 414-303-6206, Milwaukee.
- 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
Trumpet, Mike Plog, Milwaukee.
- Darius Pollinger - Piano.
- Donald Porter
 Percussionist, 262-782-3324, Elm Grove.
- Conway Powell - Bass, 414-546-1897, Milwaukee.
- Brad Pregeant
Brad Pregeant Jazz Band and New Orleans Revival, piano, 608-222-7516, Monona.
- Molly Preston - Piano.
- John Price - Bass, Milwaukee.
- Brian Proffenberger - Keyboards, Brian Proffenberger, 262-939-2621, Racine.
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- Mike Radiecevich - Guitar, 414-961-7147.
- Anthony Ramirez - Percussion, Biography, Milwaukee.
- Mark Rattner - Trio, Mark Rattner, 414-731-7807, Milwaukee.
- S. Lyle Raymond (1995) - Guitarist and trio, S. Lyle Raymond, 608-449-0096, Madison.
- The Red Hot Dixie Jazz Band
Doug Terhune, clarinet; Joel Engelland, banjo; Steve Kasprzak, string bass; Gary Beal, drums; Randy Schneeberger, trumpet; Al Anderson, trombone, 920-261-5553, Watertown.
- Rich Regent, M.S., P.E.
Dixieland, jazz and classical clarinetist with several bands, ensembles and orchestras including: Dixie Doodlers; Falls Patio Players, Bay Players and various combos. Rich Regent, Greenfield.
- John Ricco
Congas, 414-456-1541, Milwaukee.
- Dane Richeson - Percussion.
- The Ray Rideout Jazz Quartet
Jazz Saxophone, Masters 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.
- Brian Ritter - Drums.
- River Cities Jazz Band
Seventeen-piece big band jazz ensemble. Mitch Biba, 715-423-3299, Wisconsin Rapids.
- Jeannine Rivers Quartet
Jazz, blues, contemporary music, and R&B. Specializing in jazz standards with an added flavor of jazz scat singing. John Hefter or Lou Cucunato, piano; Hal Miller or Tom McGirr, bass; Chuck Maxwell, drums; Jeannine Rivers, vocals, 414-795-6003, Milwaukee.
- Martin Jack Rosenblum
UWM Professor of Rock and Roll, guitarist, also Historian and Archivist for Harley Davidson.
- Roy Rubinstein
Trombone, Chicago.
- John Rueth
Drums, John Rueth, 262-252-3001, Menomonee Falls.
- Bob Rummage, drums.
- Pete Runde Dixieland Jazz
Ed Budde, tuba; Dan Steiner, banjo; Pete Runde, trombone, 920-921-2000, Fond Du Lac.
Sue Russell, vocalist, 414-916-5269, Milwaukee.
- Donna Ruzicka - Jazz vocalist, Donna Ruzicka, 920-203-3123, Oshkosh.
- Jim Ryan - Percussionist.
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- Jim Samsa - Trumpet, coronet, flugelhorn, James Samsa, 262-224-1055, 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
Swing Machine, Quartet, Big Band, Dixieland, Christian and Custom groups. Pro jazz drummer, Bill Sargent, 414-777-0100, West Allis.
- Keith Sarnow Trio
Billy Martin, guitar; Tom McGrawn; Keith Sarnow, tenor saxophone, 414-429-0056, West Allis.
- John Scaduto
Intimate 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
Passed away October 6, 2009. Tuba, accordion, 414-744-9000, St. Francis.
- Eric Schneider, clarinet, sax.
- Nick Schneider, bass.
- Ryan Schiedermayer
 Gives percussion lessons at Cascio's in New Berlin. Percussion, 414-277-8280, Milwaukee.
- Bill Schmidt
Drums, Bill Schmidt, 262-335-6716, West Bend.
- Howard Schneider, trumpet, 262-626-1600, Kewaskum.
- Sharon Schmidt
Jazz vocalist, CD - Dancing In the Kitchen, Sharon Schmidt, 262-968-5549, Wales.
- 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 Schreiber
 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
Trumpet.
- Andy Schumm
Trumpet, piano, trombone, flugelhorn, banjo and Eb sax. Dixie Doodlers, Rhythm Aces, 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.
- Andrea Schwellinger - Piano.
- Dennis Schwulst - Guitar, 262-544-6061, Waukesha.
- Rosemary Selep - Piano.
- Seven Rivers
Primarily 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, Robyn Sexton.
- Donald H. Sheskey
Drums, washboard and Selmer clarinet, 262-547-9087, Waukesha.
- Olu Sijuwade - Sax, Milwaukee.
- Paul Silbergleit Quartet
John Foshager, piano or Dan Trudell, organ; Bob Siegel, bass; Mike Schlick or Dave Bayles, drums; Paul Silbergleit, jazz guitar, Biography, Milwaukee.
- Bob Siegel - Bass.
- Six Friars and a Monk (1973) - New CD: Cruisin' with Six Friars and a Monk. Dan Albrechtson, piano; Rob Moore, bass; Don Sheskey, drums; Bob Monk passed away; Ben Denison, cornet, passed away; Douglas M. Gmoser, leader and clarinet, passed away, 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
"Smitty", trombone with Swing-o-Matics, Grooveology and Swing Nouveau, Milwaukee.
- Harold Smith
Clarinetist, passed away 12/18/2011, Harold Smith, Beloit.
- Tom Sorce Group
Carol Hanzel, electric bass; Joel Freisinger, piano; Tom Sorce, II, percussion; Thomas J. Sorce, guitar, 414-764-8638, Milwaukee.
- Bill Spaulding Trio - With June Spaulding and Kenny Knoll.
- Paul Spencer Band
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 or Andy Spadafora, sax; Bill Martin or Steve Lewandowski, guitar; Jeff Pietrangelo or Kaye Berigan, trumpet; Kim Marie, vocals; Paul Spencer (1963), drums, 414-259-9899, Milwaukee.
- Elda Spitz - Piano.
- Spring City Jazz - Paul Vrakas, clarinet; Pete Wood, trumpet; Don Sheskey, percussion; Dave Martinsek and Grant Krueger passed away, keyboard.
- Liz Staehler - Piano, husband is Rich Kremer, Liz Staehler.
- Mike Standal
Guitar, Mike Standal.
- Sam Steffke Quintet
Sam Steffke, piano; Jeff Pietrangelo, trumpet; Tom Waschatka, reeds; Tom McGirr, bass; Mike Murphey, drums. Milwaukee.
- 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
Mark Lewandowski, bass; Douglas Lady, piano; Anita Stemper, vocals, Milwaukee.
- Pam Duronio and Tim Stemper
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
Alto and tenor sax, flute, 262-367-5030, Hartland.
- Sean Strode - Guitar.
- Jeff Stoll
Keyboardist 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.
- Matt Stuebner - Piano.
- Duane Stuermer
Bass 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
Clarinet, Bob Sturomski, 414-425-0242, Franklin.
- Dave Sullivan Quintet
Guitar, 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
Ferdinand & Company, piano, Ray Tabs, Milwaukee.
- Wayne Taddy - Piano.
- Frank Tarantino - Bassist, Milwaukee.
- Kirk Tatnall
Jazz and all occasion guitar, Kirk Tatnall, 262-930-5709 , Milwaukee.
- Leo Tato - Drums, Leo Tato, 414-963-9550, Milwaukee.
- Bill Taylor
Trombone and vocal, 414-453-6599, West Allis.
- Maggie Teasdale - Piano.
- Fred Tesch - Piano.
- Brenda Theabo
Contemporary 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.
- Michael Thiele - Piano.
- Jake Tomasicyk - Jazz, rock and classical trombone and lessons, Jake Tomasciyk, 262-751-1251, Waukesha.
- Helen Toussaint - Piano.
- Rev. 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
The Red Hot Dixie Jazz Band. Clarinet, trumpet, Jack Trowbridge, Oconomowoc.
- Dan Trudell - Piano.
- Alvin Turner - Saxophone, Milwaukee.
- Larry Tylke - Trumpet, Milwaukee.
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- Jerry Unger - Guitar, Jerry Unger, 414-406-7644, Mequon.
- Tom Utschig
Percussion, 262-628-2668, Hubertus.
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- Victor Valentine
Private 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
Keyboard, Barry Velleman, 414-257-3419, Milwaukee.
- Dave Velleman - Saxophone and keyboard, Milwaukee.
- Bob Viviano
Plays trumpet in many groups and can repair any instrument by working at Cascio's. Bob Viviano, Milwaukee.
- Paul Vrakas
Clarinetist, vocalist and former Mayor of Waukesha, Paul Vrakas, 262-547-9140, Waukesha.
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- Bart Wagner - Drums.
- Tom Washatka - Saxophone, Milwaukee.
- Keith Watling
Keith Watling, jazz guitar, 414-438-7273, Milwaukee.
- We Six - Wisconsin Conservatory Jazz Sextet, Berkley Fudge, reeds; Mike Plog, trumpet; Paul Silbergleit, guitar; Jeff Hamann, bass; Dave Bayles, drums. Musician Biographies (PDF 8K). Contact Mark Davis, piano, 414-962-7861, Milwaukee.
- Don Weast
Vocals that please. Over 300 songs from memory. Don Weast, 262-650-1409, Waukesha.
- Carolyn Wehner - Piano.
- Jerry Weitzer Trio - Jerry Weitzer, keyboards, 414-389-9453, Milwaukee.
- George Welland
Bass, George Welland.
- Dave Welnak
Trumpet, David Welnak, 262-628-1896, Colgate.
- Doc Westring & Friends (1983)
Piano and vocals plus one to five additional players. The swing and standards of the 20's, 30's and 40's including jazz, rhythm and blues, and Dixieland. Entertaining in Milwaukee area clubs. Doc Westring, piano, 414-464-4542, Washington Island, .
- Al White
Piano and vocals, Al White, 414-325-6465, Milwaukee.
- Dave Wickerham
 Formerly an organist at Organ Piper Pizza now lives in Florida. Dave Wickerham.
- Warren Wiegratz
 Saxophone, Warren Wiegratz, 262-641-4451, Elm Grove.
- Ralph Wilcox - Saxophone and clarinet, 608-783-8388, Holmen.
- Gary Williams - Guitar, Gary R. Williams, 414-297-7000, ext. 79586, Milwaukee.
- Wayne Williams - Saxophone.
- Darrien Wilson - Jazz piano, 414-333-6997, Milwaukee.
- Clyde W. Winquist - Piano.
- Ellen Winters Quartet
Straight ahead jazz singer who specializes in standards. Daniel J. Schneck, Dean Lea or Barry Velleman, piano; Harold Miller or John Dominguez, bass; Andy Bauer, guitar; Paul Spencer or Andy LoDuca, drums; Ellen Winters, jazz vocalist and piano; 414-736-0989, Milwaukee.
- Wisconsin Jazz Orchestra - 18 pc. plays high energy big band numbers more for listening than dancing. Pat Phalen, trumpet; Jeffrey Erickson, Wausau.
- Michael J. Woitowicz
Banjo, Michael J. Woitowicz, 262-245-5516, Williams Bay.
- Julie Wood - Sax, singer.
- Pete Wood
Trumpet, Pete Wood, Menomonee Falls.
- Donna Woodall Group
Acoustic jazz and adult contemporary music. Ethan Bender, 414-698-7828, Milwaukee.
- Jeanne Woodall - Voice, Biography, passed away June 10, 2011, Milwaukee.
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- Bruce L. Yeo
Trombone, Bruce Yeo, 414-258-4215, Milwaukee.
- Jim Yorgan - Bass, Milwaukee.
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- Joe Zarcone
Percussion, Joe Zarcone, 262-695-1232, Milwaukee.
- Steve Zenz - Drums.
- Kim Zick - Percussion, 414-964-9872, Milwaukee.
- Wayne Zimmerman
Alto and tenor saxophone, Zim, 262-786-5511.
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