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One of Milwaukee’s most popular summer attractions, Jazz in the Park, has announced its 2019. Despite its name, the weekly Thursday evening series includes country singers on some dates along with music with a more definable connection to jazz.
Jazz in the Park opens May 30 with the Altered Five Blues Band, one of the best younger exponents of the genre in Milwaukee. Last year Altered Five released its fourth album, Charmed & Dangerous, on the much-respected Blind Pig blues label. Some of their power and lived-in authenticity derives from singer Jeff Taylor, who steeled his voice in local R&B groups before joining Altered Five. But he is matched beat for beat by guitarist Jeff Schroedl, whose instrument sings. Raymond Tevich thickens the sound on keyboards, while bassist Mark Solveson and drummer Alan Arber lay down a rolling beat.
June 6: Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound
June 13: Bill Bonifas Electric Band
June 20: Radio Free Honduras
July 18: Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal
July 25: Dylan Schneider
Aug. 1: The Jimmys
Aug. 8: Plaid Hawaii—DJ Night with Brew City Brass
Aug. 15: The Claudettes
Aug. 22: Abby Anderson
Aug. 29: Eddie Butts Band
Festival goers can purchase food, beer, wine and cocktails from vendors on site.
All concerts are free and run from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, May 30-June 20 and July 18 through Aug. 29 at Cathedral Square Park. For more information visit eastown.com/jazz-lineup.
