To Purchase Tickets
Call 733-4089, stop by the museum or order and pay online.
The finest national jazz artists in performances surrounded by first rate works of art. The newly-renovated Trout Museum of Art has proven to be one of the most spectacular and intimate venues for live jazz in the state. Each performance is approximately one and one-half hours long and features a 15 minute intermission. A cash bar is available throughout the evening.
All performances at 7:30 p.m.
(Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets for each performance:
Advance tickets recommended
$10 for members; $5 student members
$20 non-members; $5 students
José Encarnacion, Saxophone
Thursday Oct. 20, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
José Encarnacion’s performing experience includes work with prominent salsa, jazz, and Latin music performers. Recent performances include appearances at the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra with The Temptations, Natalie Cole, Doc Severinsen, Lou Ralls, New York Voices, Brasilia, and Ann Hampton Calloway. José worked at the Eastman School of Music as a teaching assistant for Jazz Theory and Improvisation as well as coaching small group performance in the Jazz and Contemporary Media Department. He returns to Lawrence University as an Instructor of Music in the fall of 2011. Also featuring Mark Urness (bass) and Dane Richeson (drums).
La Chazz, Latin-jazz
Thursday Nov. 17, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Listed as one of Milwaukee’s 100 Great Music-makers, La Chazz is made up of some of the finest Latin jazz players in Milwaukee. The group differentiates itself from traditional salsa bands by showcasing each band members’ improvisational skills. Featuring Toty Ramos (leader, guitar), Allen Johnson, Jeff Pietrangelo and Michael Betz (trumpet), Michael Francesehi (trombone), Jim Paolo (bass guitar), Tony Ayala (percussion, conquero), Jeno Somlai (percussion, drums), Hector ‘Vivo’ Rodriquez (percussion, timbales). www.lachazz.com
The Lawrence Faculty Jazz Group
Thursday Jan. 26, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Lawrence University’s jazz department has long been regarded as one of the nation’s leading programs for jazz and improvisational music. This spectacular ensemble will be one of the highlights of the 2011-12 Jazz at the Trout season!
Featuring José Encarnacion (saxophone), John Daniel (trumpet), Larry Darling (trumpet), Nick Keelan (trombone), Patty Darling (piano), Mark Urness (bass), Dane Richeson (drums) and guest guitarist Marty Ashby.
Open Interest Jazz Quartet
Thursday Feb. 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Open Interest has been energizing audiences with their blend of improvised jazz fused with funk, blues, swing and a touch of good-old rock-and-roll. Comprised of four highly-accomplished jazz musicians, this fierce quartet performs originals and exciting arrangements of standards from many traditions. Featuring John Salerno (saxophone, flute), Greg Pagel (keyboards), Craig Hanke (bass) & Terry Iattoni (drums). www.openinterestjazz.com
Manty Ellis, Jazz Guitarist
Thursday March 15, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Midwest jazz legend Manty Ellis is the cornerstone of Milwaukee jazz. He co-founded the jazz program at the Wisconsin Conservatory along with Tony King and has been a recipient of the Arts Midwest Jazz Masters award. The list of musicians Manty has worked with include Sonny Stitt, Eddie Harris, Stanley Turrentine, Richard Davis, Buddy Montgomery, Brian Lynch, Willie Pickens, David Hazeltine, and Melvin Rhyne. Famous jazz musicians such as Freddie Hubbard, George Benson, Frank Foster and Eddie Moore could be found jamming at Manty’s Ellis Music store whenever they were in town. Featuring John Harmon (piano). www.mantyellis.com
Woody Mankowski, Saxophone
Thursday April 19, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Forrest “Woody» Mankowski has been performing professionally since age 12 and in addition to singing, he plays tenor, alto and soprano saxophones, as well as clarinet and flute. As a free-lance musician, Woody has backed up popular artists such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Cheap Trick, Aretha Franklin, James Ingram, Peabo Bryson, and others. He currently tours as lead singer and saxophonist for “Daryl Stuermer — Genesis Rewired.” Featuring John Harmon (piano). www.woodymankowski.com
Dan Trudell Organ Trio
Thursday May 17, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Dan Trudell has drawn attention from jazz critics for both his piano and Hammond Organ work and divides his time evenly between both instruments. He has performed in a wide range of venues ranging from his funk/jam group the B3 Bomber’s featuring original “funky drummer” from James Brown fame, Clyde Stubblefield, to having been featured as a Hammond Organ soloist with big band. His organ/piano trios are in constant demand. Dan has also performed as a sideman with Aretha Franklin, Kenny Burrell, Ron Carter, Benny Golson, Buddy DeFranco, Roy Hargrove, Jeff Hamilton, Kurt Elling, Anne Hampton Calloway, Joe Williams, Jimmy Heath, Doug Lawrence, Jerry Weldon, Jim Rotondi, and Eric Alexander among others. www.dantrudell.com