BlueStem Jazz

23/06/2025

Rob Clearfield has a new album, Voice in the Wilderness. Check out this review, and then head to North Street Cabaret July 11 to hear the magic LIVE.

Chicago-born, Marseille-based pianist Rob Clearfield, who has been a regular sideman for drummer Makaya McCraven, both live and in the studio, emerges from the shadows with an album that reveals the strength and originality of his talent. In trio with double bassist and long-time collaborator Joe Sa...

20/06/2025

Audio for the Arts, Monday, July 7!

Tuesday July 1 * $15-25 * 7pm * TICKETS Folk Music Nate Wooley – trumpet/amplifier Chris Corsano – percussion/half-clarinet/electronics Ches Smith – percussion/sampler/electronics After a decade of conceptually-minded bands such as Mutual Aid Music and knknighgh, trumpeter Nate Wooley p

20/06/2025

Folk Music Jul 7, 2025 at 7:00pm

19/06/2025

Founded in March 2023, microplastique is an innovative quartet based in Chicago, featuring multi-instrumentalists Ben Zucker, Molly Jones, Josh Harlow, and Adam Shead. Under the direction of bandleader Adam Shead, the ensemble blends diverse skills and experiences to create a dynamic and eclectic sound, drawing on a wide range of influences from the Art Ensemble of Chicago to Misha Mengelberg to Pauline Oliveros. On December 6, 2024, they released their highly anticipated debut album, Blare Blow Bloom!, which was featured on the front page of Bandcamp as a “New and Notable” release and earned a 4-star review from Lawrence Preyer of All About Jazz. With their energetic performances and bold musical approach, microplastique has quickly gained national recognition, establishing themselves as one of the most exciting and innovative groups on the contemporary music scene.

18/06/2025

All About Jazz: "Microplastique showcases collective improvisation and musical exploration. Four musicians guide listeners through compositions played on miniature instruments, embracing absurdity and creativity... intense energy that prompts an exclamation from the audience." Be there Saturday June 21 at Audio for the Arts.

Microplastique: Blare Blow Bloom! album review by Lawrence Peryer, published on December 6, 2024. Find thousands jazz reviews at All About Jazz!

18/06/2025

All About Jazz: "When the Chicago trio known as Hearts & Minds plays music, Sun Ra smiles from somewhere interplanetary." Be there Thursday June 19 at North Street Cabaret. (Chad Taylor on drums this time)

Jason Stein/Paul Giallorenzo/Frank Rosaly: Hearts & Minds album review by Mark Corroto, published on September 22, 2016. Find thousands jazz reviews at All About Jazz!

16/06/2025

Rob Clearfield has a new album, Voice in the Wilderness, and will be at North Street Cabaret July 11 for Madison to hear what his imagination is conjuring these days.

11/06/2025

YOU OF ALL PEOPLE under the yahara river/east wash ave bridge tonight, full roar by 8 pm, paddle down

Every wednesday gigs planned

04/06/2025

NEXT FRIDAY 🔥 A GENEROUS SERVING OF GROOOOVY!

13/02/2025

Ashes & Diamonds gets an Picks! Rob is going to make that baldwin sing!

Line-Up:
Greg Ward-alto saxophone
Rob Clearfield-piano
Sam Weber-bass
Quin Kirchner-drums

19/01/2025

for years marvin at BRAG [back row avant garde] has single handedly documented the avant garde music scene in milwaukee+ and has shared his videos on youtube: https://youtube.com/?si=kiB6x6524qhF0EhN

WHAT AN ARCHIVAL ASSET! look him up and subscribe

BLUESTEM THANKS YOU MARVIN!

13/01/2025

GONNA BE THE JAM!! ALLSTARS ALL AROUND!

link in bio for tix!