Jazz in the Park- WE Six

Date: Thu, July 5th 2012
Additional Time Info: 5-9pm
Location: Cathedral Square Park

July 5 ~ WE Six

From hard bop to world beats, original compositions to soulful standards, We Six explores the full range of jazz in their straight-ahead style. A consistent favorite of festivals and clubs, this group is currently in its tenth season of residency at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music where the members teach and perform regularly in concert. We Six features trumpeter Eric Jacobson, tenor saxophonist Eric Schoor, guitarist Paul Silbergleit, pianist Mark Davis, bassist Jeff Hamann, and drummer Dave Bayles. They have appeared in concert with jazz luminaries such as Charles McPherson, Slide Hampton, Eric Alexander and Brian Lynch and can be heard on their CD “Bird Say.”

First Set will feature all original music from WE Six & the second set will feature a Soul Jazz set as gets soulful and funky with the music of Lou Donaldson, Blue Mitchell, Grant Green and others.

Jazz in the Park

Thursdays June 7- September 6, 2012
Cathedral Square Park

5 - 9 pm
Happy Hour at 5pm
Music starts at 6pm

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Jazz in the Park is Milwaukee's favorite free, outdoor, summer music series, featuring an eclectic lineup of jazz, big band, funk, R & B, reggae, blues and more. Performers come from across town or across the country.

Concerts take place Thursday evenings, 5pm-9pm from June 7  through September 6, in Cathedral Square Park.  Music starts at 6pm, but stop by early for Jazz in the Park Happy Hour and get great drink specials from 5-6pm! 

Jazz in the Park is produced by a non-profit organization and asks that you leave your adult beverages at home. All proceeds from sales at Jazz in the Park help offset the high costs of production and ensure the continued success of the festival. Please do your part to support this event.