Kal Bergendahl Project, Charlie Painter Trio
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McKee Farms Park, Fitchburg 2930 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53711
J. Raphael Photography
Charlie Painter
For 2022, the annual Jazz at Five series will again split time between Fitchburg and the Capitol Square. Music begins at McKee Farms Park on Aug. 3 with a series-opening set by guitarist Charlie Painter, accompanied by bassist Jeff Weiss and drummer Kelby Kryshak. Also on the bill is the Kal Bergendahl Project, a jazz-funk sextet led by Kenosha-based bassist Bergendahl; their most recent album, Parallels Ch. III, was released just about a year ago. Jazz at Five continues with one more show at McKee on Aug. 10, followed by three Wednesdays back on the Square; find the full lineup at jazzatfive.org.
Aug. 3 update: We’re ON for tonight’s concert!
The skies at Mckee Park are clearing up after a rainy start to the day, so we are good to go for tonight’s performances! We’re looking forward to kicking off the 2022 season with the Charlie Painter trio at 5pm, and the Kal Bergendahl Project at 6:30pm.
Bring a picnic, or enjoy Mexican cuisine from the Migrants Madison food truck. We will also have beverages from Capital Brewery and Ryder Estate Wines at our beer and wine tent. We look forward to seeing you soon!
media release: We have reached another summer, and the season for live outdoor jazz is fast approaching. We are excited to announce that we will be returning to McKee Park in Fitchburg on August 3 and 10, after an enjoyable concert series hosted there last summer.
We are also pleased to announce that we will be returning to the top of State Street, after two years away! Our concerts there will take place on August 17, 24, and 31. We hope to see both new and familiar faces at both venues.
Jazz at Five is free to the public, we depend on our sponsors to make everything possible! Email eventdirector@jazzatfive.org to be a Jazz at Five sponsor.
The Jazz at Five kicks off each Wednesday evenings show:
- 4:00 – 4:30 with youth jazz performers. As a courtesy to our youth; beverage service starts at 4:30 (Aug. 17-31 shows only)
- 5:00 – 6:15 first performers, beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverage can be purchased
- 6:45 – 8:00 second performing group. Done by 8:00 in time for dinner downtown