Celebrate International Jazz Day with us at our first annual event!

Join us at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel for a free event featuring performances by MJI youth ensembles, a presentation on the history of jazz in Milwaukee, a display of iconic Milwaukee jazz photos, and an MJI faculty performance.

But that’s not all! We’ll also be taking “A Great Day in MKE” photo, as a nod to the famous “A Great Day in Harlem” photo by Art Kane for Esquire magazine in 1958. Musicians of all ages and levels are encouraged to meet in the River Center atrium to be a part of the photo.

To cap off the event there will be a community jam session open to musicians and listeners of all ages, and the lighting of the Hoan Bridge with nine colors to replicate the International Jazz Day logo.

As a passionate advocate for jazz music and its ability to enrich and unify communities, MJI is thrilled to bring together the Milwaukee community in celebration of International Jazz Day.

Don’t miss out on this incredible event!