An original story conceived by Filipina artist Leslie Damaso, Sirena is set within new compositions and contemporary arrangements of kundiman songs of love and freedom.

Mr. Chair with Jon Hoel and String Quartet - Free Concert at Cafe Coda (1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703) as part of the Madison Jazz Festival!

A multimedia project created by Madison, Wisconsin area artists Leslie Damaso, Ben Ferris, Mike Koszewski and Jason Kutz, featuring Chicago based Jon Irabagon, Janice Lee and Jose Guzman. Along with art and poetry, SIRENA blends a personal story, family secrets, a mythic love triangle ending in the beginning of a nation, the displacement of its people, an individual’s perspective of belonging and a spectacular celebration of community. The music includes traditional Filipino kundiman songs, kulintang, with new compositions combined with jazz and classical influences.

Mr. Chair ft. Jon Irabagon at the Memorial Union Terrace

Free show, in the Rathskeller in case of rain.

Special guest Jon Irabagon joins Mr. Chair at Fulton Street Collective in Chicago

New original music with Jon Hoel on saxophone with surprise special guests!

Mr. Chair @ UW-Madison Memorial Union Rathskeller on Jan 26, 4-6p - Free!

Mr. Chair is back at Robinia Oct. 20! 10p - ?

Mr. Chair’s new collaboration with Water Street Dance is giving a short preview show at Midwest Arts Xpo in Indianapolis. Presenters - come check out this show before it’s touring in the 2024/5 season!

Jason Kutz’s 23 Concerts’: Featuring José Guzmán, Brian Courage, and Mike Koszewski

In 2023, Kutz will perform a series of 23 Concerts, each featuring a musical premiere. This concert, in the second half of the 23 collection, will showcase pieces written for the project with Chicago’s Brian Courage and José Guzmán on bass and guitar, and Madison drummer Mike Koszewski.

Jason Kutz is one of the region’s most versatile pianists. He has performed as both soloist and orchestra member with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra; released two internationally-acclaimed albums from Madison’s inimitable Mr. Chair (2021 WAMI Best Jazz Artist); and been commissioned by the Academy of Arts, Letters, & Sciences and the UW-Madison Department of Geoscience, among others.

Mr. Chair at Hilldale’s Espresso Sessions Aug. 22 5:30-7:30

Performing on the brand new Lagniappe Stage sponsored by our friends at Giant Jones Brewery!

Friday nights at Robinia Courtyard continue with new music and special guests!

Friday late nights at @robiniacourtyard are confirmed! Stay tuned for details!

We’re joined by special guest Jon Irabagon on tenor saxophone. He brings an incrediblly rich and dynamic voice, as well as some deep music. Not to be missed!

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Milwaukee’s newest jazz club - “a jewel box of a bar”.

Celebrating the full digital release of Better Days with our favorite tunes on the record as well as new material.

Friday late nights at @robiniacourtyard are confirmed! First guest on Feb 10 is @bonytarba (round 2).