Jackie Allen Quartet
Cafe Coda 1224 Williamson St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Need more evidence that Madison is fostering a healthy jazz scene? The McFarland-born Jackie Allen is jazz royalty. Daughter of a Dixieland tuba player, she grew up playing French horn, and later majored in vocal performance and jazz at UW-Madison. She's moved on to Chicago, and has released 11 records, receiving accolades for her vocal gifts and distinctive styling. She plays with her husband, bassist Hans Sturm; pianist and UW jazz prof Johannes Wallmann; and drummer Dane Richeson.
press release: Tickets can be purchased in advance from Susan Fox. Café CODA, 608-251-8565. $20