Jazz in the Park
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Jazz in the Park is a free outdoor music concert series held annually at Cathedral Square Park in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It takes place Thursday evenings from June through September and showcases diverse jazz talent from across the nation.
The event, along with Summerfest and the many ethnic and cultural festivals held through out the city, are what give Milwaukee the nickname "City of Festivals."
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It was created in 1990 by the East Town Association as a way to draw people to the downtown neighborhood. Since then, Jazz in the Park has grown to an attendance of over 4,000 people a week that spill out on to the streets and surrounding businesses. Many couples bring wine and lawn chairs to enjoy with the music, while children can be found playing on the nearby playground equipment.
Jazz in the Park celebrates its 16th year in 2006. Smooth Jazz WJZI-FM (93.3) is one of the sponsors.
- June 1 — Fell Boyzs
- June 8 — Khalage
- June 15 — The Paul Spencer Band
- June 22 — Reverend Raven & The Chain-Smokin' Altar Boys
- June 29 — Brain Lynch
- July 6 — The Mr. Lucky Swing Syndicate
- July 13 — Dotsero
- July 20 — Rick Germanson
- July 27 — Pete Carney and Orange Alert
- August 3 — Jon Pierre Gee & Kat Webb with Ahvantsoul
- August 10 — Curt Hanrahan Septet
- August 17 — Gary Christensen and the All-Star Superband
- August 24 — Valley of the Dolls
- August 31 — Clamnation
- September 7 — Chet Zientek's All American Jazz Orchestra
- September 14 — Terry Sims Band
- September 21 — Isla Adentro
- September 28 — Milwaukee Jazz Experience
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- Jazz in the Park
- Hitting a friendly note article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
