Ben Ferris Octet
The Ben Ferris Octet is comprised of some of the top musicians in Wisconsin. Over the past decade, the group has performed at many of Madison’s iconic stages, including the Majestic Theater, the Memorial Union Terrace, North Street Cabaret, and at festivals such as Fete De Marquette, the Madison Jazz Festival, and the Sessions. For the first set, the band will play the entirety of Oliver Nelson’s acclaimed 1961 album for Impulse records, Blues and the Abstract Truth.
The octet is: Ben Knox, Thomas Wieland and Luke Busch, saxophones; Jon Schipper, trumpet; Darren Sterud, trombone; Dan VanZeeland, piano; Ben Ferris, bass; Michael Koszewski, drums.
🎶 SAT, Jun 6
🕖 Shows at 7 & 9pm
🎟️ $20
Peter Mathistad Sextet
Peter Mathistad is a saxophonist and composer currently living in Madison, WI. He stepped into the Madison music scene in 2021, and has since then established himself as a versatile performer, composer, and arranger. He strives to create music that is fresh and original, while also paying homage to the jazz greats. His sextet will bring a high energy set of mostly original music, weaving tasteful melodies with complex harmonies to create a memorable listening experience.
The band:
Peter Mathistad- Tenor Sax
Jules Dickey- Alto Sax
Frank McKearn- Electronic Valve Instrument
Jack Johnson- Piano
Ben Ferris- Bass
Jim Huwe- Drums
🎶 FRI, Jun 5
🕖 Shows at 7 & 10pm
🎟️ $15
Dave Stoler
Dave Stoler is a native of Madison WI, and has formerly resided in New York City, Milwaukee and Miami. One of the busiest keyboardists in the area, Dave works with his own jazz trio, the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Sextet and Los Bad Hombres. He also co-leads Steely Dane, a 14 member Steely Dan tribute band. His trio and quartet perform at Smalls and Mezzrow Jazz Club in New York City. His 1994 compact disc recording, titled “Urban Legends” is available directly and can be found on numerous streaming platforms. He was a semifinalist in the Thelonious Monk Piano Competition, The American Jazz Piano Competition, and a finalist in the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition. He received a Master Of Music Degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Miami-Coral Gables, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
🎶 SAT, May 29
🕖 Show at 7pm & 9PM
🎟️ $20
Tommy Mattioli
Tommy is a Madison, Wisconsin–raised vibraphonist, drummer, composer, arranger, and bandleader specializing in Latin jazz and salsa. After studying percussion and jazz vibraphone at the University of Wisconsin, he moved to Brooklyn in 1992, where he immersed himself in New York’s vibrant Latin music scene.
Influenced by legends such as Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Cal Tjader, and Thelonious Monk, Tommy developed a signature sound blending jazz vibraphone with Latin rhythms and sophisticated arrangements.
He co-founded Grupo Latin Vibe in the mid-1990s alongside Anibal “Tito” Rivera. The group became internationally recognized during its long-running residency at The Parkside Lounge in New York City, releasing acclaimed albums including Mambo City, All That Vibe, and Amanecer.
In 2024, Tommy contributed to the creation of Nostalgia, a vinyl remastering and compilation celebrating highlights from the group’s catalog.
🎶 FRI, May 29
🕖 Show at 7pm
🎟️ $20
Paul Filipowicz Blues Night
Don’t miss a high-energy night of live blues at Cafe Coda featuring Paul Filipowicz. Known for his powerful performances, soulful guitar lines, and deep blues grooves, this is a show built for true blues lovers and live music fans alike.
Thursday, April 23
7:00 PM
Cafe Coda
1224 Williamson St., Madison
Cover: $15
Arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in for an electrifying blues night at one of Madison’s most respected live music venues.
Don’t miss a high-energy night of live blues at Cafe Coda featuring Paul Filipowicz. Known for his powerful performances, soulful guitar lines, and deep blues grooves, this is a show built for true blues lovers and live music fans alike.
Thursday, April 23
7:00 PM
Cafe Coda
1224 Williamson St., Madison
Cover: $15
Arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in for an electrifying blues night at one of Madison’s most respected live music venues.
Madison Jazz Orchestra
The Madison Jazz Orchestra performs at Cafe Coda every third Thursday of the month.
The hottest, swingin’est jazz orchestra in southern Wisconsin, the nineteen-piece MJO performs charts from the golden era of big bands: Fletch Henderson, Count Basie, Thad Jones, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington and more.
Brian Whitty & Don Deal, band leader
Ticket: $15 (online or at the door)
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The Madison Jazz Orchestra performs at Cafe Coda every third Thursday of the month.
The hottest, swingin’est jazz orchestra in southern Wisconsin, the nineteen-piece MJO performs charts from the golden era of big bands: Fletch Henderson, Count Basie, Thad Jones, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington and more.
Brian Whitty & Don Deal, band leader
Ticket: $15 (online or at the door)
Production: Cafe CODA
**Please check our FB page for announcements and cancellations.
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Dan Montgomery Quintet
The Dan Montgomery Quintet is a group of five close friends who have been making music together for nearly a decade. The band features Sam Priven on alto saxophone, Neil Carson on tenor saxophone, Jake Shapiro on piano, Evan Hyde on drums and Dan Montgomery on upright and electric bass. The group formed at the University of Miami Frost School of Music in 2016, when they came together to record their first record of Dan’s original music, “Storyteller.” Since then, they have toured in South Florida, the Midwest, the west coast and New York State, held three weeklong residencies at the Black Cat Jazz Club in San Francisco, CA, and released two more albums: “Emotional Machines: Live in San Francisco” and “Fly.” Dan’s music is written to both evoke a vast array of powerful emotions in the listener and to tell a unique story. Hear two dragons do battle in “Ember and Rain;” escape from a haunted house in “Fast Approaching Midnight;” mourn the tragedy of loss and the beauty of rebirth and hope in “Newsong (The Heartwood).” Whatever you look for in your music, you will find it here.
Dan Montgomery - Bass/Compositions
Sam Priven - Alto Sax
Neil Carson - Tenor Sax
Evan Main - Piano
Evan Hyde - Drums
🎶 SAT, May 16
🕖 Shows at 7pm - 9PM
🎟️ $25
Jazz Flux
Step into the flow with Jazz Flux featuring tenor saxophonist Jamill Shaw live at CODA on May 15th.
Built around the idea of constant musical motion, Jazz Flux isn’t just a band, it’s an evolving collective. Each performance brings together top-tier musicians in a fresh configuration, creating a sound that shifts, breathes, and unfolds in real time.
For this special evening, Jamill Shaw is joined by a powerhouse rhythm section: Aden Stier (bass), Ken Kosut (piano), and Victor Campbell (drums). Together, they move seamlessly through jazz, soul, and groove-driven improvisation by blending precision with spontaneity in a way that keeps every moment alive.
No two Jazz Flux performances are the same. That’s the point.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, this is your chance to experience a group that thrives in the moment where the music is fluid, expressive, and completely unique to the night.
🎶 Friday, May 15
🕖 Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $20 Cover
Step into the flow with Jazz Flux featuring tenor saxophonist Jamill Shaw live at CODA on May 15th.
Built around the idea of constant musical motion, Jazz Flux isn’t just a band, it’s an evolving collective. Each performance brings together top-tier musicians in a fresh configuration, creating a sound that shifts, breathes, and unfolds in real time.
For this special evening, Jamill Shaw is joined by a powerhouse rhythm section: Aden Stier (bass), Ken Kosut (piano), and Victor Campbell (drums). Together, they move seamlessly through jazz, soul, and groove-driven improvisation by blending precision with spontaneity in a way that keeps every moment alive.
No two Jazz Flux performances are the same. That’s the point.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, this is your chance to experience a group that thrives in the moment where the music is fluid, expressive, and completely unique to the night.
🎶 Friday, May 15
🕖 Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $20 Cover
Step into the flow with Jazz Flux featuring tenor saxophonist Jamill Shaw live at CODA on May 15th.
Built around the idea of constant musical motion, Jazz Flux isn’t just a band, it’s an evolving collective. Each performance brings together top-tier musicians in a fresh configuration, creating a sound that shifts, breathes, and unfolds in real time.
For this special evening, Jamill Shaw is joined by a powerhouse rhythm section: Aden Stier (bass), Ken Kosut (piano), and Victor Campbell (drums). Together, they move seamlessly through jazz, soul, and groove-driven improvisation by blending precision with spontaneity in a way that keeps every moment alive.
No two Jazz Flux performances are the same. That’s the point.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, this is your chance to experience a group that thrives in the moment where the music is fluid, expressive, and completely unique to the night.
🎶 Friday, May 15
🕖 Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $20 Cover
Matt Endres & UW All-Stars
Dr. Matthew Endres is a dynamic drummer, educator, and performer whose career bridges jazz performance, education, and ethnomusicology. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, followed by both his Master of Music and Doctorate in Music and Ethnomusicology from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Since 2017, Dr. Endres has served on the faculty at University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he teaches drum set and jazz history while also directing the drumline for the University of Wisconsin Marching Band. Alongside his academic work, he remains an active performer, appearing regularly as both a sideman and bandleader in venues across the United States and abroad.
A respected adjudicator and clinician, Dr. Endres has judged music festivals and competitions nationwide for more than a decade. His recording credits include collaborations with the Old Style Sextet, Chris Beyt, Clark Gibson Studio Orchestra, Derick Cordoba, and Gate Check, among others.
Throughout his career, Dr. Endres has performed and collaborated with an impressive roster of acclaimed artists, including Doc Severinsen, Rufus Reid, Chris Brubeck, Frank Gambale, Marquis Hill, Sharel Cassity, and Grammy Award winner Charles McNeill. His versatility, artistry, and deep commitment to jazz continue to make him a sought-after performer and educator throughout the region and beyond.
-Dr. Matthew Endres (drums and cymbals)
-Henry Blaney (piano)
-Kai Binkowski (saxophone)
-Alex Feucht (bass)
🎶 Friday, May 15
🕖 Show 5PM
🎟️ $10
Dr. Matthew Endres is a dynamic drummer, educator, and performer whose career bridges jazz performance, education, and ethnomusicology. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, followed by both his Master of Music and Doctorate in Music and Ethnomusicology from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Since 2017, Dr. Endres has served on the faculty at University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he teaches drum set and jazz history while also directing the drumline for the University of Wisconsin Marching Band. Alongside his academic work, he remains an active performer, appearing regularly as both a sideman and bandleader in venues across the United States and abroad.
A respected adjudicator and clinician, Dr. Endres has judged music festivals and competitions nationwide for more than a decade. His recording credits include collaborations with the Old Style Sextet, Chris Beyt, Clark Gibson Studio Orchestra, Derick Cordoba, and Gate Check, among others.
Throughout his career, Dr. Endres has performed and collaborated with an impressive roster of acclaimed artists, including Doc Severinsen, Rufus Reid, Chris Brubeck, Frank Gambale, Marquis Hill, Sharel Cassity, and Grammy Award winner Charles McNeill. His versatility, artistry, and deep commitment to jazz continue to make him a sought-after performer and educator throughout the region and beyond.
Paul Silbergleit Trio
PAUL SILBERGLEIT TRIO - CD RELEASE PARTY
The long-running Milwaukee-based trio of guitarist Paul Silbergleit, bassist Clay Schaub, and drummer Devin Drobka—seasoned jazzers who together are a swingin’, songful, and creative force—comes to Café Coda to celebrate the release of their first album as a unit, The Stillness of July (Calligram Records)! As with so many of their shows, the music includes original compositions as well as innovative new renditions of great tunes, both familiar and off the beaten path.
🎶 Friday, May 8
🕖 Shows at 5pm - 8PM
🎟️ $15 Cover
PAUL SILBERGLEIT TRIO - CD RELEASE PARTY
The long-running Milwaukee-based trio of guitarist Paul Silbergleit, bassist Clay Schaub, and drummer Devin Drobka—seasoned jazzers who together are a swingin’, songful, and creative force—comes to Café Coda to celebrate the release of their first album as a unit, The Stillness of July (Calligram Records)! As with so many of their shows, the music includes original compositions as well as innovative new renditions of great tunes, both familiar and off the beaten path.
🎶 Friday, May 8
🕖 Shows at 5pm - 8PM
🎟️ $15 Cover
DJ Terrance DJ Saturday Night!
📅 Saturday May 2
⏰ 11pm-2am
💵$20 | $10 before 11:30pm
🎤 90’s-00’s music by @terrencej608
👕 Dress Code: Mature & Classy
Adem Tesfaye
Step into an evening of rich, expressive sound with Adem Tesfaye live at CODA on May 2nd.
Blending deep musicality with a captivating stage presence, Adem brings a sound that feels both grounded and exploratory with the kind of performance that pulls you in and keeps you there.
Whether you’re drawn to intricate melodies, soulful improvisation, or simply the feeling of live music done right, this is a night designed to be experienced, not just heard.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, you’ll have double the chance to catch this special performance.
🎶 Saturday, May 2
🕖 Two Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $25 Cover
Step into an evening of rich, expressive sound with Adem Tesfaye live at CODA on May 2nd.
Blending deep musicality with a captivating stage presence, Adem brings a sound that feels both grounded and exploratory with the kind of performance that pulls you in and keeps you there.
Whether you’re drawn to intricate melodies, soulful improvisation, or simply the feeling of live music done right, this is a night designed to be experienced, not just heard.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, you’ll have double the chance to catch this special performance.
🎶 Saturday, May 2
🕖 Two Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $25 Cover
Step into an evening of rich, expressive sound with Adem Tesfaye live at CODA on May 2nd.
Blending deep musicality with a captivating stage presence, Adem brings a sound that feels both grounded and exploratory with the kind of performance that pulls you in and keeps you there.
Whether you’re drawn to intricate melodies, soulful improvisation, or simply the feeling of live music done right, this is a night designed to be experienced, not just heard.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, you’ll have double the chance to catch this special performance.
🎶 Saturday, May 2
🕖 Two Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $25 Cover
Shameless After Dark - DJ Shameless
Shameless After Dark | DJ Shameless
Step into a late-night escape where rhythm, atmosphere, and movement take over. DJ Shameless is bringing a carefully curated set designed for deep grooves and elevated vibes.
Expect a night shaped by bold selections, seamless transitions, and the kind of magnetic energy that turns a party into a scene.
Whether you come to move, mingle, or lose yourself in the music, this is where your night gets interesting.
🌙 Friday, May 1
🕚 11PM
🎟 $10 Cover
Stay late. Get shameless.
Doug White Quartet – $15
Join us for an evening of dynamic, conversation-driven jazz with the Doug White Quartet live at CODA on May 1st.
Known for their fresh interpretations of modern jazz, the quartet weaves together influences of funk, rock, and Latin into a sound that feels both familiar and newly alive. Each set unfolds like a musical dialogue — expressive, spontaneous, and full of energy — where no two performances are exactly the same.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, this is the perfect way to experience live jazz that moves, grooves, and keeps you engaged from start to finish.
🎶 Friday, May 1
🕖 Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $15 Cover
Join us for an evening of dynamic, conversation-driven jazz with the Doug White Quartet live at CODA on May 1st.
Known for their fresh interpretations of modern jazz, the quartet weaves together influences of funk, rock, and Latin into a sound that feels both familiar and newly alive. Each set unfolds like a musical dialogue — expressive, spontaneous, and full of energy — where no two performances are exactly the same.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, this is the perfect way to experience live jazz that moves, grooves, and keeps you engaged from start to finish.
🎶 Friday, May 1
🕖 Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $15 Cover
Join us for an evening of dynamic, conversation-driven jazz with the Doug White Quartet live at CODA on May 1st.
Known for their fresh interpretations of modern jazz, the quartet weaves together influences of funk, rock, and Latin into a sound that feels both familiar and newly alive. Each set unfolds like a musical dialogue that's expressive, spontaneous, and full of energy, where no two performances are exactly the same.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, this is the perfect way to experience live jazz that moves, grooves, and keeps you engaged from start to finish.
John Cristenson Trio
John Christensen Trio
📍 Cafe CODA | 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
🗓 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 7PM
💵 $15 Ticket
Join us for an evening of refined, feel-good jazz with the John Christensen Trio.
Known for their tight interplay and expressive sound, the trio blends classic jazz sensibilities with a fresh, modern touch. Expect warm tones, smooth grooves, and inspired improvisation that creates an intimate, laid-back listening experience.
Whether you’re winding down your day or leaning into a night of live music, this is the perfect setting to relax, connect, and enjoy jazz done right.
John Christensen Trio
📍 Cafe CODA | 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
🗓 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 7PM
💵 $15 Ticket
Join us for an evening of refined, feel-good jazz with the John Christensen Trio.
Known for their tight interplay and expressive sound, the trio blends classic jazz sensibilities with a fresh, modern touch. Expect warm tones, smooth grooves, and inspired improvisation that creates an intimate, laid-back listening experience.
Whether you’re winding down your day or leaning into a night of live music, this is the perfect setting to relax, connect, and enjoy jazz done right.
CODA Karaoke Wednesdays
Indulge in some well-deserved relaxation after a hectic day – you've earned it! Enter CODA Soul Karaoke, your ticket to midweek bliss! 🎤
Join us every Wednesday evening at 8 PM for this FREE event.
Whether you're looking to sip cocktails with friends or release some stress with your co-workers, Wednesday nights are now dedicated to your moment in the spotlight and unwinding in style.
Come by yourself or with your friends for a memorable evening!
Door opens at 5 pm.
Free event!
Swing Night w/ Jumptown (back room) - $10
Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor flurries nor gloom of night stays these dancers from Jumptown's weekly Wednesday Social at Cafe Coda (in the back room)!
New to Swing dancing? No problem!
There's a beginner-friendly 6-count Lindy lesson at 7:30 pm!
Then stay for the social and a flurry of dancing with your cool new moves!
We'll be here 'til 10:00!
There is no online pay for this event. Please pay Jumptown when you arrive.
(Please purchase $10 class fee upon arrival at the rear studio of coda.)
Ace The DJ - Birthday Bash
Join us April 25, 2026 for the Y2K Throwback Bday Bash 3.0 — a night of classic 2000s hits, nostalgic vibes, and nonstop celebration.
**Throwback attire is highly encouraged, including iconic Y2K fashion, nostalgic clothing brands, and classic throwback jerseys.
Let’s celebrate in style!
Details:
4/25/26
11PM
$10
Cover
21+
Join us April 25, 2026 for the Y2K Throwback Bday Bash 3.0 — a night of classic 2000s hits, nostalgic vibes, and nonstop celebration.
**Throwback attire is highly encouraged, including iconic Y2K fashion, nostalgic clothing brands, and classic throwback jerseys.
Let’s celebrate in style!
Details:
4/25/26
11PM
$10
Cover
21+
Roscoe Mitchell Trio
Event Details:
Saturday 4/25/26
8PM Showtime
$25 Cover
1224 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703
About the Artist:
Roscoe Mitchell is an internationally renowned musician, and composer. His virtuosic resurrection of
overlooked woodwind instruments spanning extreme registers, visionary solo performances, and assertion of a
hybrid compositional/improvisational paradigm have placed him at the forefront of contemporary music. Mr.
Mitchell is a founding member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago, the Association for the Advancement of
Creative Musicians (AACM), and the Trio Space. He is also distinguished as the founder of the Creative Arts
Collective, The Roscoe Mitchell Sextet & Quartet, The Roscoe Mitchell Art Ensemble, The Sound Ensemble,
The New Chamber Ensemble, and the Note Factory. He is also Emeritus Darius Milhaud Distinguished Chair
of Composition at Mills College (California) where he taught from 2007 to 2018.
In 2024 he was elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters Department of Music. In 2025
received the inaugural Vanguard Award from Chamber Music America. Additionally in 2025, he was honored
by the Jazz Foundation of America in the inaugural cohort of the Jazz Legacies Fellowship.
His instrumental expertise includes the gamut of the saxophone and recorder families, clarinets, flute, piccolo,
and the transverse flute in addition to his elaborate invention, the Percussion Cage. His oeuvre boasts hundreds
of albums. His vast discography includes “Sound” (1966, 5-star review in DownBeat Magazine), “People in
Sorrow” (1969, with the AEOC), “Nonaah” (1977, DownBeat Magazine Record of the Year), “Bells for the
South Side” (2017, featured as one of the NYTimes's best jazz albums of the year) and “Discussions”
(distinguished on the NYTimes's list of 2017's best classical albums).
Mitchell’s honors include the 2020 NEA Jazz Master Fellowship, the United States Artist Award (2019),
ASCAP Founders Award (2018), Multiple Reeds Player of the Year: Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards
(2023 & 2018), Album Art of the Year: Jazz Journalists Association (2024), Doris Duke Artist Award and
Audience Development Fund (2014), a CMA Presenting Jazz grant (2010), Golden Ear Award, Deep Listening
Institute (2009), The Shifting Foundation Grant, Meet the Composer, and the John Cage Award for Music-
Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts, Inc.
Mitchell’s works are frequently presented by orchestras and ensembles worldwide. Most recently, He has
completed several commissions including “CARDS In 3D Colors” for Violin & Piano (Kate Stenberg & Sarah
Cahill commission) 2020; Mutable Music commissions: “Sustain and Run” for Orchestra and Solo
Improvisors 2020, two pieces of a three-song cycle of Bob Kaufman poems: “To My Son Parker, Asleep in
the Next Room” 2020 and “WHO HAS SEEN THE WIND?” 2020 For Baritone and Piano (the third piece will
be based on the Kaufman poem “Scene in a Third Eye”); Creative Arts Collective commissions funded by
New Music USA: “CARDS: The Detroit Deck” 2020, “CARDS: 11-11-2020” 2020 and “CARDS: The Maple
just turned Red”2020; Commissions for the Metropolis Ensemble (combined ensembles of Immanuel Wilkins
Quartet and The Ruckus Ensemble): “LADY MOON” 2021 for the Ruckus Ensemble on Baroque Instruments,
“O’CAYZ CORRAL Part Two” 2020 for the Immanuel Wilkins Quartet on modern instruments, “Metropolis
At 440 Oakwood Drive” 2020 for the combined Metropolis Ensemble. Additionally, he celebrated two
anniversaries this decade: the AACM's 60 years in 2025, and the Art Ensemble of Chicago's fifty years in
2019.
Active as a visual artist since 1963, with a hiatus in the 1970s and '80s when he concentrated on musical
composition, Mitchell was afforded time off-road during the pandemic, in which he began painting very
avidly, resulting in a large body of intricately composed, jubilantly colorful, playful works. His recent
canvases—including a series of compositionally complex four-by-four foot works—as well as the earliest of
his paintings were featured in The Keeper of the Code: Paintings 1963-2022, a retrospective exhibition
mounted early in 2023 at Corbett vs. Dempsey gallery in Chicago, Illinois. This was Mitchell's first solo show,
and it was accompanied by a 140-page catalog. Mitchell had his second solo exhibition from June 15 to July
27, 2024 at The Pit gallery in Los Angeles, California. His most recent solo exhibition opened during Chinati
Weekend in Marfa Texas (October 2025), and ran until March 2026 at Maintenant Gallery.
Event Details:
Saturday 4/25/26
8PM Showtime
$25 Cover
1224 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703
Roscoe Mitchell is an internationally renowned musician, and composer. His virtuosic resurrection of
overlooked woodwind instruments spanning extreme registers, visionary solo performances, and assertion of a
hybrid compositional/improvisational paradigm have placed him at the forefront of contemporary music. Mr.
Mitchell is a founding member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago, the Association for the Advancement of
Creative Musicians (AACM), and the Trio Space. He is also distinguished as the founder of the Creative Arts
Collective, The Roscoe Mitchell Sextet & Quartet, The Roscoe Mitchell Art Ensemble, The Sound Ensemble,
The New Chamber Ensemble, and the Note Factory. He is also Emeritus Darius Milhaud Distinguished Chair
of Composition at Mills College (California) where he taught from 2007 to 2018.
In 2024 he was elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters Department of Music. In 2025
received the inaugural Vanguard Award from Chamber Music America. Additionally in 2025, he was honored
by the Jazz Foundation of America in the inaugural cohort of the Jazz Legacies Fellowship.
His instrumental expertise includes the gamut of the saxophone and recorder families, clarinets, flute, piccolo,
and the transverse flute in addition to his elaborate invention, the Percussion Cage. His oeuvre boasts hundreds
of albums. His vast discography includes “Sound” (1966, 5-star review in DownBeat Magazine), “People in
Sorrow” (1969, with the AEOC), “Nonaah” (1977, DownBeat Magazine Record of the Year), “Bells for the
South Side” (2017, featured as one of the NYTimes's best jazz albums of the year) and “Discussions”
(distinguished on the NYTimes's list of 2017's best classical albums).
Mitchell’s honors include the 2020 NEA Jazz Master Fellowship, the United States Artist Award (2019),
ASCAP Founders Award (2018), Multiple Reeds Player of the Year: Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards
(2023 & 2018), Album Art of the Year: Jazz Journalists Association (2024), Doris Duke Artist Award and
Audience Development Fund (2014), a CMA Presenting Jazz grant (2010), Golden Ear Award, Deep Listening
Institute (2009), The Shifting Foundation Grant, Meet the Composer, and the John Cage Award for Music-
Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts, Inc.
Mitchell’s works are frequently presented by orchestras and ensembles worldwide. Most recently, He has
completed several commissions including “CARDS In 3D Colors” for Violin & Piano (Kate Stenberg & Sarah
Cahill commission) 2020; Mutable Music commissions: “Sustain and Run” for Orchestra and Solo
Improvisors 2020, two pieces of a three-song cycle of Bob Kaufman poems: “To My Son Parker, Asleep in
the Next Room” 2020 and “WHO HAS SEEN THE WIND?” 2020 For Baritone and Piano (the third piece will
be based on the Kaufman poem “Scene in a Third Eye”); Creative Arts Collective commissions funded by
New Music USA: “CARDS: The Detroit Deck” 2020, “CARDS: 11-11-2020” 2020 and “CARDS: The Maple
just turned Red”2020; Commissions for the Metropolis Ensemble (combined ensembles of Immanuel Wilkins
Quartet and The Ruckus Ensemble): “LADY MOON” 2021 for the Ruckus Ensemble on Baroque Instruments,
“O’CAYZ CORRAL Part Two” 2020 for the Immanuel Wilkins Quartet on modern instruments, “Metropolis
At 440 Oakwood Drive” 2020 for the combined Metropolis Ensemble. Additionally, he celebrated two
anniversaries this decade: the AACM's 60 years in 2025, and the Art Ensemble of Chicago's fifty years in
2019.
Active as a visual artist since 1963, with a hiatus in the 1970s and '80s when he concentrated on musical
composition, Mitchell was afforded time off-road during the pandemic, in which he began painting very
avidly, resulting in a large body of intricately composed, jubilantly colorful, playful works. His recent
canvases—including a series of compositionally complex four-by-four foot works—as well as the earliest of
his paintings were featured in The Keeper of the Code: Paintings 1963-2022, a retrospective exhibition
mounted early in 2023 at Corbett vs. Dempsey gallery in Chicago, Illinois. This was Mitchell's first solo show,
and it was accompanied by a 140-page catalog. Mitchell had his second solo exhibition from June 15 to July
27, 2024 at The Pit gallery in Los Angeles, California. His most recent solo exhibition opened during Chinati
Weekend in Marfa Texas (October 2025), and ran until March 2026 at Maintenant Gallery.
COOL SCHOOL
Many kids of a certain socioeconomic condition cannot ascertain the difference by sight or sound between a guitar and a violin, or a flute and a trumpet. They often don’t have a musical experience in school because they’ve never engaged with a musical instrument. We recognize that many kids in less fortunate social economic conditions may not have had breakfast that day, which can cause behavior that requires extra attention. If these children don’t have a mentor to take the time, they may not have an opportunity for a musical experience. A young person can come to Cool School if they have an instrument or not, knows how to read music or not, and whether their behavior is cool or not.
Cool School returns this Saturday!!
We welcome students:
10-13 Years Old at 10 - 11:00 AM;
13 - 18 years old at 11:30 - 1:00 PM.
All abilities are welcome! If you don't have an instrument, we can provide.
For registration info, email: cafecodamadison@gmail.com
Free weekly event. Monetary or musical instrument donations are welcome!
https://youtu.be/gqTEX2WB5AI?s...
Support our youth music education, donate at Go Fund Me:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/9cd2c-keep-coda-alive
AfroVIBE Soiree - DJ Dance Party (Every Last Friday)
Madison, come show off your style @afrovibesoiree
🗓️Every LAST FRIDAY of the month
⏰ 10pm - 2am
📍 Cafe coda | 1224 Williamson St
🎟️ https://cafecoda.club
Music by @djlyriks @dj_eazy_e @afrovibe_entertainment @kashka_karabom
21+ EVENT
Dress to impress!
$15 Early Bird tickets (Limited Quantity)
$20 General (online or at the door)
Ladies get in for free before 11 PM
Madison, come show off your style @afrovibesoiree
🗓️Every LAST FRIDAY of the month
⏰ 10pm - 2am
📍 Cafe coda | 1224 Williamson St
Music by @djlyriks @dj_eazy_e @afrovibe_entertainment @kashka_karabom
21+ EVENT
Dress to impress!
$15 Early Bird tickets (Limited Quantity)
$20 General (online or at the door)
Ladies get in for free before 11 PM
#LastFridayDJDance #AfroVibeDJDance #DJLyriks #DJBEATZ #DJEazyE #FridayNightDanceAfrobeats #Afrobeats
Madison, come show off your style @afrovibesoiree
Every LAST FRIDAY of the month
10pm - 2am
Cafe coda | 1224 Williamson St
Music by @djlyriks @dj_eazy_e @afrovibe_entertainment @kashka_karabom
21+ EVENT
Dress to impress!
$15 Early Bird tickets (Limited Quantity)
$20 General (online or at the door)
Ladies get in for free before 11 PM
Tani Diakite & Afrofunkstars - Every Last Friday | $15 Online & $20 Door
Every last Friday, we bring Tani Diakite & the AfroFunkstars to Coda for a TGIF treat!
Tani is a musical force who has inspired an entire community of artists. With his Kamale n'goni, a West African ancestor to the banjo, and his plaintive singing, he never fails to drop the deepest blues around.
Over the years, watching Tani and the Afrofunkstars perform has been a treat for many. You never know what's going to happen or who will show up to play along with Tani and the band. Tani has been able to capture several performances over the years.
https://tanidiakite.bandcamp.c......
Production: Cafe CODA 🎼
Time: 7 PM
Tickets: $15 (online) $20 (door)
**Please check our FB page for announcements and cancellations.
Every last Friday, we bring Tani Diakite & the AfroFunkstars to Coda for a TGIF treat!
Tani is a musical force who has inspired an entire community of artists. With his Kamale n'goni, a West African ancestor to the banjo, and his plaintive singing, he never fails to drop the deepest blues around.
Over the years, watching Tani and the Afrofunkstars perform has been a treat for many. You never know what's going to happen or who will show up to play along with Tani and the band. Tani has been able to capture several performances over the years.
https://tanidiakite.bandcamp.c......
Production: Cafe CODA 🎼
Time: 7 PM
Tickets: $15 (online) $20 (door)
**Please check our FB page for announcements and cancellations.
#tanidiakite #afrofunstars #westafricanmusic #CafeCoda #Madison #LiveMusic #worldmusic
Paul Filipowicz Blues Night
Don’t miss a high-energy night of live blues at Cafe Coda featuring Paul Filipowicz. Known for his powerful performances, soulful guitar lines, and deep blues grooves, this is a show built for true blues lovers and live music fans alike.
Thursday, April 23
7:00 PM
Cafe Coda
1224 Williamson St., Madison
Cover: $15
Arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in for an electrifying blues night at one of Madison’s most respected live music venues.
Don’t miss a high-energy night of live blues at Cafe Coda featuring Paul Filipowicz. Known for his powerful performances, soulful guitar lines, and deep blues grooves, this is a show built for true blues lovers and live music fans alike.
Thursday, April 23
7:00 PM
Cafe Coda
1224 Williamson St., Madison
Cover: $15
Arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in for an electrifying blues night at one of Madison’s most respected live music venues.
CODA Karaoke Wednesdays
Indulge in some well-deserved relaxation after a hectic day – you've earned it! Enter CODA Soul Karaoke, your ticket to midweek bliss! 🎤
Join us every Wednesday evening at 8 PM for this FREE event.
Whether you're looking to sip cocktails with friends or release some stress with your co-workers, Wednesday nights are now dedicated to your moment in the spotlight and unwinding in style.
Come by yourself or with your friends for a memorable evening!
Door opens at 5 pm.
Free event!
Swing Night w/ Jumptown (back room) - $10
Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor flurries nor gloom of night stays these dancers from Jumptown's weekly Wednesday Social at Cafe Coda (in the back room)!
New to Swing dancing? No problem!
There's a beginner-friendly 6-count Lindy lesson at 7:30 pm!
Then stay for the social and a flurry of dancing with your cool new moves!
We'll be here 'til 10:00!
There is no online pay for this event. Please pay Jumptown when you arrive.
(Please purchase $10 class fee upon arrival at the rear studio of coda.)
Showtime Saturday - DJ IronMikeTDP
Event Info:
11PM
$10 Cover
1224 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703
We’re turning up the vibes from 11PM–2AM with DJ IronMikeTDP.
Get ready for a ride through R&B and Hip-Hop classics you grew up on mixed seamlessly with the current hits you’ve got on repeat right now.
Bring your crew, grab a drink, and let the music set the tone.
Old school. New school. All vibes.
#CafeCodaMadison #Hiphop #R&B #DJIRONMIKETDP #Weekend #SaturdayNight
Event Info:
11PM
$10 Cover
1224 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703
We’re turning up the vibes from 11PM–2AM with DJ IronMikeTDP.
Get ready for a ride through R&B and Hip-Hop classics you grew up on mixed seamlessly with the current hits you’ve got on repeat right now.
Old school. New school. All vibes.
Special Performance - Benjamin, Carnes & Franklin
Experience a night where rhythm, soul, and spontaneity meet.
Join us this Saturday for a dynamic live performance featuring drummer Rob Dz, saxophonist Pawan Benjamin, and percussionist Kevin Carnes—three deeply expressive artists coming together for a one-of-a-kind musical conversation.
Rob Dz brings a fluid, genre-blending approach to the drums, known for shaping soundscapes that move effortlessly between groove and exploration. On saxophone, Pawan Benjamin channels a powerful fusion of jazz tradition and global influence, weaving melodies that feel both grounded and expansive. Complementing them, Kevin Carnes adds rich layers of texture through percussion, creating a rhythmic foundation that is both intricate and alive.
Together, this trio creates an immersive experience rooted in improvisation, connection, and musical storytelling. No two moments are the same, and that’s exactly the point.
If you’re looking for something fresh, intimate, and deeply felt, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
$20 Cover
1224 Williamson Street
Experience a night where rhythm, soul, and spontaneity meet.
Join us this Saturday for a dynamic live performance featuring drummer Rob Dz, saxophonist Pawan Benjamin, and percussionist Kevin Carnes—three deeply expressive artists coming together for a one-of-a-kind musical conversation.
Rob Dz brings a fluid, genre-blending approach to the drums, known for shaping soundscapes that move effortlessly between groove and exploration. On saxophone, Pawan Benjamin channels a powerful fusion of jazz tradition and global influence, weaving melodies that feel both grounded and expansive. Complementing them, Kevin Carnes adds rich layers of texture through percussion, creating a rhythmic foundation that is both intricate and alive.
Together, this trio creates an immersive experience rooted in improvisation, connection, and musical storytelling. No two moments are the same, and that’s exactly the point.
If you’re looking for something fresh, intimate, and deeply felt, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
$20 Cover
1224 Williamson Street
COOL SCHOOL
Many kids of a certain socioeconomic condition cannot ascertain the difference by sight or sound between a guitar and a violin, or a flute and a trumpet. They often don’t have a musical experience in school because they’ve never engaged with a musical instrument. We recognize that many kids in less fortunate social economic conditions may not have had breakfast that day, which can cause behavior that requires extra attention. If these children don’t have a mentor to take the time, they may not have an opportunity for a musical experience. A young person can come to Cool School if they have an instrument or not, knows how to read music or not, and whether their behavior is cool or not.
Cool School returns this Saturday!!
We welcome students:
10-13 Years Old at 10 - 11:00 AM;
13 - 18 years old at 11:30 - 1:00 PM.
All abilities are welcome! If you don't have an instrument, we can provide.
For registration info, email: cafecodamadison@gmail.com
Free weekly event. Monetary or musical instrument donations are welcome!
https://youtu.be/gqTEX2WB5AI?s...
Support our youth music education, donate at Go Fund Me:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/9cd2c-keep-coda-alive
Tropical Paradise Party - DJ IllxstMami
Step into a late-night escape 🌴
This Friday, CODA is your Tropical Paradise.
From 11PM–2AM, DJ IllxstMami sets the tone with a seamless blend of reggae, dancehall, afrobeats, and island-inspired grooves designed to pull you in and keep you there. Think sun-soaked energy, bass you can feel, and a dance floor that doesn’t let go.
Whether you’re coming to move, vibe, or just disappear into the music for a while… this is your getaway.
🌺 Friday 4/17
🌴 11PM – 2AM
💃 $10 Cover
Come ready to unwind. Stay late.
#TropicalParadise #ReggaeVibes #DancehallNight #Afrobeats #LateNightEnergy #CodaNights #DJIllxstMami #IslandVibes #NYCNightlife #FridayNightMoves
Step into a late-night escape 🌴
This Friday, CODA is your Tropical Paradise.
From 11PM–2AM, DJ IllxstMami sets the tone with a seamless blend of reggae, dancehall, afrobeats, and island-inspired grooves designed to pull you in and keep you there. Think sun-soaked energy, bass you can feel, and a dance floor that doesn’t let go.
Whether you’re coming to move, vibe, or just disappear into the music for a while… this is your getaway.
🌺 Friday 4/17
🌴 11PM – 2AM
💃 $10 Cover
Come ready to unwind. Stay late.
#TropicalParadise #ReggaeVibes #DancehallNight #Afrobeats #LateNightEnergy #CodaNights #DJIllxstMami #IslandVibes #NYCNightlife #FridayNightMoves
Samba Novistas
Samba Novistas returns for another evening of rich rhythms and vibrant Brazilian sound 🇧🇷
Blending samba, bossa nova, and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), this group brings a smooth, soulful energy that’s perfect for both unwinding and moving to the music. Expect warm melodies, infectious grooves, and a sound that transports you straight to Brazil for the night 🌴
🎟 $15 in advance | $20 at the door
Come early, grab a drink, and let the rhythm take over 💛
Samba Novistas returns for another evening of rich rhythms and vibrant Brazilian sound 🇧🇷
Blending samba, bossa nova, and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), this group brings a smooth, soulful energy that’s perfect for both unwinding and moving to the music. Expect warm melodies, infectious grooves, and a sound that transports you straight to Brazil for the night 🌴
🎟 $15 in advance | $20 at the door
Come early, grab a drink, and let the rhythm take over 💛
Dan Cavanagh & The UW All-Stars
Dan Cavanagh & The UW All-Stars
📍 Cafe CODA | 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
🗓 Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ 5PM
💵 $10 Cover
Join us for an evening of exceptional live jazz with Dan Cavanagh & The UW All-Stars.
Dan Cavanagh is the Director of the Mead Witter School of Music at UW–Madison and Professor of Composition and Jazz Studies, & is also an internationally acclaimed composer and pianist. His award-winning work spans jazz, classical, and film, with commissions from renowned artists and performances heard around the world.
Backed by a powerhouse ensemble of top UW musicians, this performance blends original compositions with dynamic improvisation, showcasing the next generation of talent alongside a seasoned, visionary bandleader.
Start your evening with sophisticated, high-level musicianship in an intimate setting.
🎶 Live jazz. Elevated.
Dan Cavanagh & The UW All-Stars
📍 Cafe CODA | 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
🗓 Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ 5PM
💵 $10 Cover
Join us for an evening of exceptional live jazz with Dan Cavanagh & The UW All-Stars.
Dan Cavanagh is the Director of the Mead Witter School of Music at UW–Madison and Professor of Composition and Jazz Studies, & is also an internationally acclaimed composer and pianist. His award-winning work spans jazz, classical, and film, with commissions from renowned artists and performances heard around the world.
Backed by a powerhouse ensemble of top UW musicians, this performance blends original compositions with dynamic improvisation, showcasing the next generation of talent alongside a seasoned, visionary bandleader.
Start your evening with sophisticated, high-level musicianship in an intimate setting.
🎶 Live jazz. Elevated.