This 16 piece band boosts having been on-going for the last 35 years . Originally under the musical direction of arranger/ composer Steve Devich, they have built a library of big band music containing over 450 charts!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of bold, original big band music with the Nordbill Jazz Orchestra, led by Kris Nordland and Zach Luginbill. Inspired by the genius of legends like Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Billy Strayhorn, Thelonious Monk, James Williams, and more, Nordland and Luginbill bring a fresh voice to the big band tradition. […]

A trio led by tubaist Tom Wells with Mike Cramer and Nathan Norman.   Featuring: Tom Wells - tuba Mike Cramer - guitar Nathan Norman - drums   Tom is the leader of the Selby Avenue Brass Band which performs his compositions and arrangements, appearing often with vocalist Thomasina Petrus at regional events ; Twin […]

Houston and Minneapolis-based guitarist and composer, Will Schmid, has been performing his original music professionally for over a decade. He has led ensembles in multiple appearances at the Twin Cities and Iowa City Jazz Festivals, and at nationally renowned venues such as New York’s ShapeShifter Lab and Cleveland’s BOP STOP at The Music Settlement. As […]

Come see UWEC Jazz Combo under the direction of Aaron Hedenstrom!

The Bill Simenson Orchestra is a 17 piece big band (5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drums). Since June of 2012 the band has performed the first Tuesday of every month at Jazz Central Studios.

Trombonist Pete Enblom and his sextet play some classics and some arrangements.   Featuring: Steve Wagner - trumpet Joe Mayo - saxophone Pete Enblom - trombone Ethan Ostrow - piano Dan Carpel - bass Mac Santiago - drums

Performing the music of: Sonny Clark, Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, Lee Konitz, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, and Fats Waller and Sam Rivers.   Featuring:   Brad Holden - alto sax  Phil Aaron - piano  Michael Gold - bass Greg Schutte - drums 

Colonel Mustard's Mechanical Orchestra is a brass band playing the music of Paul Fonfara. Think Duke Ellington in an episode of Twin Peaks, the Johnny Quest theme played by Tom Waits, with some Ennio Morricone and Goran Bregovic thrown in. We play tangos, mariachi, klezmer, Balkans brass, and vintage big band jazz sounds. Some tunes […]

Join Pete James Johnson, an accomplished drummer, composer, and educator, for a deep dive into jazz drumming. This masterclass will cover essential techniques, rhythmic concepts, and musical approaches to help drummers refine their feel, coordination, and improvisation. Learn More This masterclass is open to drummers of all levels looking to refine their jazz technique, develop deeper […]