UW Jazz Faculty Ensemble with Arun Luthra, UW Jazz Ensemble All Stars with Johannes Wallmann, Skai Academy
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McKee Farms Park, Fitchburg 2930 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53711
Alex Troesch
The fall 2021 UW-Madison Division of the Arts Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Teaching Program presenter is composer and saxophonist Arun Luthra.
In order to allow for more social distancing, Jazz at Five made the move to Fitchburg. Each Wednesday will start with youth performers at 4 p.m., followed by 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. sets by a variety of bands. Sept. 1 begins with youth performers from Skai Academy, followed by a pair of ensembles from UW-Madison's stellar jazz studies program: UW Jazz Ensemble All Stars, led by Johannes Wallmann; and UW Jazz Faculty Ensemble featuring Arun Luthra, the Division of the Arts artist-in-residence for the fall 2021 semester. The series continues on Wednesdays through Sept. 8. Find more info at jazzatfive.org.
media release: Jazz at Five has announced that our 2021 season will be held at McKee Park in Fitchburg – 2930 Chapel Valley Rd. The open space will allow our audience members to spread out and be COVID safe. Outside food is welcome at McKee Park – bring a picnic to the 2021 performance series.
The 2021 Performance Series dates are; August 11, 18, 25, September 1 and September 8. Events start at 4pm with a youth group of Jazz performers – please come early to support our youth performers. Capital Beer and Porta Bella catering available at all shows. See you at the show!
The season kicks off on Wednesday, August 11, with the Wauna’Swing Big Band playing at 5pm. Then, joining us is the Kal Bergendahl Project at 6:45pm.
On Aug. 18 from the Neophonic Jazz Orchestra, The Sax Section will perform at 5pm. Followed by the great local, all-female, Ladies Must Swing at 6:45.
August 25 features Bad Mustard and the Noah Brooks Coalition
Week four, September 1, is UW night featuring Arun Luthra. The UW Madison Jazz Ensemble All Stars lead by Director of Jazz Studies and contemporary pianist, Johannes Wallmann, will perform for our 5pm show. At 6:45 enjoy Johannes Wallmann Quintet performing with renowned saxophonist from New York, Arun Luthra.
The last evening, September 8 will feature the All that Jazz Band at 5pm. Ending the Jazz at Five Performance Series, will be the Evan Paydon Quintet led by New Orleans bassist and Madison native, Evan Paydon.