Milwaukee Combo Closes Madison Jazz Society Fall Concert Series
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The final concert of the Madison Jazz Society's fall concert series on Sunday, November 1, from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Coliseum Bar, 232 E. Olin Avenue, Madison, will feature the Milwaukee Connection.
MJS President Linda Marty Schmitz said, "The Milwaukee Connection has 'blown away' audiences at two previous appearances on the MJS stage. We're sure that November 1, their third appearance, will live up to our expectations – and more!"
Founded by the late Chuck Hedges, the Milwaukee Connection is a swing group with a style that is a creative extension of the hot swing and mainstream era with the classic instrumentation of the Benny Goodman and Lionel Hampton sound. The group pays tribute to Hedges' spirit and music. Featuring some of the Midwest's best jazz musicians, the Milwaukee Connection is known for its hard driving rhythm section and tight ensemble melodic lines. They have been refining their powerful swing style every Thursday at The Grove restaurant in Elm Grove, where audiences have been regular and highly enthusiastic.
Its members are Steve Lewandowski, guitar; Curt Hanrahan, reeds; Bob Maynard, vibes; George Welland, bass and Jack Carr, drums. All area seasoned jazz performers in the Milwaukee area and throughout the Midwest.
During the concert, some of the recipients of the Society's 2015-16 school year grants will be introduced. MJS awards grants to school throughout Wisconsin to enhance their jazz education programs.
Concert tickets are $20 for MJS members; $25 for non-members and those age 18 and younger are admitted free. Doors open at noon. Details can be found at http://www.madisonjazz.com or by calling 608-850-5400.
Formed in 1984, the Madison Jazz Society is a non-profit, all volunteer organization formed to encourage the performance of and education about jazz. It annually sponsors six concerts and a jazz festival that attracts jazz fans from all over the nation. The group sponsors the broadcast of Riverwalk on Wisconsin Public Radio. MJS will sponsor its 28th annual Capital City Jazz Fest in April 2016.