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Anna Webber

Christian McBride

Arts + Literature Laboratory and Wisconsin Union Theater are putting together an impressive week-plus of events for the 2022 Madison Jazz Festival. Of special note is the commemoration of Duke Ellington's residency at UW-Madison, featuring a presentation of rare Ellington music by Howard Landsman on June 11 (1:30 p.m., Sequoya Library, with live music also provided by Dave Stoler) and two concerts and a panel discussion on June 17 (5:30-10 p.m., Hamel Music Center). Also on the schedule: a trio led by Thaddeus Tukes, a literate, inventive vibraphonist whose poetic style has landed him in performance with the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic as well as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (8 p.m., June 16, Cafe Coda); and the 25th anniversary tour by Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band (8 p.m., June 18, Shannon Hall). Events are still being announced; find the full schedule and info on tickets at madisonjazzfestivalwi.org.

media release: The 2022 Madison Jazz Festival will kick off Friday, June 10th with Strollin' Capitol East, spanning ten days of jazz across Greater Madison, culminating with two days at the Memorial Unioin Terrace and Shannon Hall, June 18-19th, headlined by GRAMMY-winning drummer and composer Brian Blade and 8-time GRAMMY-winner Christian McBride. There's something for everyone - free concerts, family events, presentations, and ticketed shows featuring some of today's finest performers.

Find the schedule as it is announced here.

Announced so far:

June 10:  Strollin’ Capitol East, various locations along E. Washington and E. Main Streets, 5-11pm. Free.

June 11: The Future of Jazz Education in Madison panel discussion, 10 am, Arts + Literature Laboratory. Free.

June 11:  Uncommonly Dukish:  Rarely Heard Gems by Ellingtonia presented by Howard Landsman, Sequoya Library, 2pm, Free

June 11:  Juan Pastor’s Chinchano, Café CODA, 8pm, Tickets

June 12:  Madison Jazz Society Annual Party with All That Jazz Big Band, Wyndham Hotel, 1-4pm, Free

June 12: Improv 101 youth/family workshop by Jon Irabagon, 3:30-4:30pm, ALL. Free.

June 12:  Jon Irabagon Quartet, Arts + Literature Laboratory, 7pm, Tickets

June 13:  NewBridge Summer Concert featuring Rebulu and Latin Dancing, Warner Park Shelter, 6-9pm, Free

June 14:  Madison Jazz Jam, Arts + Literature Laboratory, 6-9pm, Free

June 14:  New Breed Jazz Jam Lyricist Lounge Hosted by Rod Dz, Robinia Courtyard, 9pm-midnight, Free

June 15:  Jazz on State featuring Charlie Painter Trio and Betsy Ezell Quintet, 100 Block of State Street, 5:30-8pm, Free

June 16:  Thaddeus Tukes Trio, Café CODA, 8pm, Tickets

June 17:  Duke Ellington UW Residency 50^th Anniversary Celebration, Hamel Center, with: 5:30pm: Sun Prairie and Middleton High School Jazz Bands with Guest Artist Victor Goines; 7:00pm: Panel Discussion; 8:30pm: Duke Ellington's UWIS Suite performed by the UW-Madison Jazz Faculty and Alumni Band. Free.

June 18: A Conversation with Brian Blade, 1:30 pm, Memorial Union-Play Circle. Free.

June 18:  Saturday on the Memorial Union Terrace: Emma Dayhuff's Phoenix Ensemble feat. Isaiah Collier, Vincent Davis, and Greg Ward; Sarah Greer; Sharel Cassidy, Charanga Agoza, and Mama Digdown's Brass Band, 2:30-11:30pm, Free

June 18:  Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band, Shannon Hall, 8pm, Tickets

June 19:  Sunday on the Memorial Union Terrace and Juneteenth Jubilee, celebration of Black American Music hosted by Adem Tesfaye, starting at 3 pm, Free

June 19:  Christian McBride, Shannon Hall, 8pm, Tickets