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Jazz in the Park returns Thursday

Posted at 2:32 PM, Jun 01, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-01 15:33:13-04
Back for its 25th season, Jazz in the Park returns to Cathedral Square  in Milwaukee on June 2, promising a full range of diverse music styles for its 2016 Summer concert series.
 
The free evening concert series will take place in Cathedral Square Park on Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Happy Hour 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.)  through September 1. This year’s schedule will feature a variety of music styles, including jazz, big band, funk, R&B, reggae, blues and Latin, according to event organizer East Town Association, Inc.
Local band Milwaukee Soul kicks off the 2016 concert series Thursday, playing 60's-70's Motown & soul music.  
 

2016 Jazz in the Park Performances Include:

June 2: Milwaukee Soul
June 9: Sonny Knight & The Lakers
June 16 The People Brothers Band
June 23: Jose Valdes & The Mambo Allstars
June 30: Leroy Airmaster with Junior Brantley In Black N White
July 7: In Black N White
July 14-17: Bastille Days
July 21: Blair Crimmins & The Hookers
July 28: Leftover Cuties
Aug. 4: Kelli & The Soulmates
Aug. 11: The Jimmys
Aug. 18: Chicago Tribute Anthology
Aug. 25: Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound
Sept. 1: Charles Walker Band
 
Jazz in the Park began in 1991 and attracts over 8,000 attendees each week. For more information call (414) 271-1416 or visit the East Town Association website