We welcome back Artrell LeFlore to the Transfer stage. This guy does it all. Artrell is Music Director at Bay View High School as well as a member of our crew here at Transfer Pizzeria Café. Tonight, he has assembled a high-energy quartet for your evening, comprised of himself on sax and vocals, Gilberto Bustamante on guitar, Isaiah Simons on bass and Yanni Chudnow on drums.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday thru May, 6:30 to close. No cover. Martinis and Cosmos, $8.

Next week: Juli Wood Trio

We introduce our new 1st Tuesday residency: Jacobson Million Bayles Organ Trio, featuring a trifecta of OGs from Milwaukee and Chicago. Eric Jacobson is fronting on trumpet, Steve Million is hauling his organ up from Chicago, and Dave Bayles will be laying it down on the kit.

Jacobson Million Bayles Organ Trio, every first Tuesday of the month, through May ‘27. No cover. Reservations are encouraged.

Thursday: Juli Wood

We’re celebrating Halloween with the Sweet Shieks, who will be entertaining the ghosts with their ole favorite tunes from the nineteen-teens through the 30s. Sweet Sheiks is Jen Lauren on vocals, guitar, and musical saw, Allen Russell on violin, Brett Westphal on trumpet, and Aaron Johnson on Tuba.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday through May, 6:30 to close. Martinis and Cosmos, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: Le Fleur Qtet

CCH is again in the house! Inspired by 1930s Hot Club de France, Cream City Hotclub continues the upbeat, swingin’ style, and nothing sounds better in this space. Scott Hlavenka and Ben Dameron are keeping the pulse alive on their guitars along with Victor Brusubardis on stand-up bass, and Aaron Van Oudenallen on sax.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday thru May, 6:30 to close. No cover. Martinis and Cosmos, $8.

Next week: Sweet Sheiks Halloween!

ATTENTION: RESERVATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. BAR AND COUNTER SEATS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED, AND CANNOT BE HELD. THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

We’re thrilled to welcome back The Group, a modestly named band of merry Milwaukee live music scene heavyweights, bringing you their supercharged brand of jazz fusion.

You’ve likely seen some of these guys over the years with Streetlife, The Oceans, The Eddie Butts Band, and countless other musical situations. The Group is: Warren Wiegratz on the saxes and flute, Mike deRose on guitar, Eddie Butz on drums, Dwayne Williams on bass, and Jerry Weitzer on keys.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday, 6:30 to close. Martinis and Cosmos, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: Tues: Anthony Deutsch Trio; Thurs: Cream City Hotclub

Saxophonist, vocalist, composer, and band leader, Juli Wood, is back, and she’ll be rocking the reeds and laying down some saucy vocals along with Clay Schaub on stand-up bass and Paul Silbergleit on guitar.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday, October thru May, 6:30p to close. Martinis and Cosmos, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: The Group

Photo credit: Andrzej Hajdasz

We introduce our new 1st Tuesday residency: Jacobson Million Bayles Organ Trio, featuring a trifecta of OGs from Milwaukee and Chicago. Eric Jacobson is fronting on trumpet, Steve Million is hauling his organ up from Chicago, and Dave Bayles will be laying it down on the kit.

Jacobson Million Bayles Organ Trio, every first Tuesday of the month, through May ‘27. No cover. Reservations are encouraged.

Thursday: Juli Wood

¡WEPA! Trio is back for the Latin Sessions season 10 finale. We’re celebrating another classic Milwaukee summer as well as the birthday of the late, great Cecilio Negron, Jr who co-founded this trio and named this series over a decade ago. Here we are, keeping it going, with Joey Sanchez holding down the bass lines, Neil Davis on guitar, and Bony Benavides on hand percussion.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: Martini Jazz Lounge Kick-off with GIL Jazz

Carlos Adames, Panamanian conguero extraordinaire, is back with the Carlos Adames Group, featuring Elias Holman on keys, John Simons on bass, and Jason Goldsmith on sax.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: ¡WEPA! Trio

Johnny Padilla is back on saxes and flute, taking Latin Sessions on a new journey this evening.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru Sept, Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: Carlos Adames Group

We’re excited to welcome back the high-energy pan-Latin folk and popular music presented by Caña Brava. Caña Brava is Darele Bisquerra on guitar and multi-lingual vocals, and Bony Benavides on hand percussion and backup vox.

Latin Sessions, every Thursday, June through September. Mojitos, Margaritas & Caipirinhas, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: Johnny Padilla Trio Tropical

Trumpet extraordinaire Eric Jacobson returns with his Bossa vibe, along with Paul Silbergleit on guitar, Jim Paolo and bass, and Bony Benavides on percussion.

Latin Sessions, every Thursday, June through September. Mojitos, Margaritas & Caipirinhas, $8. Cover, $0.

Mojitos, Margaritas & Caipirinhas, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: CAÑA BRAVA

Glenn McCormick, a former rocker on trumpet and keyboard, has dedicated himself to Bossa Nova and has spent stints in São Paulo honing his craft on guitar and vocals. Tonight he has enlisted the support of two incredible players, Paul Silbergleit on guitar and Yanni Chudnow on drums.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Mojitos, Margaritas & Caipirinhas, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: Eric Jacobson Bossa Qtet

¡WEPA! Trio is back in the house for their August edition. Joey Sanchez will be holding down the bass lines, along with co-conspirators Bony Benavides on percussion and special guest Ben Dameron, on guitar.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: Glenn McCormick Bossa Trio

We continue with the Bossa vibe at Latin Sessions, and this week we feature the silky-smooth vocals and guitar work of Octavio Arcano. Tonight, Octavio will be joined by his brother, Lucas Arcanjo on hand percussion, and Johnny Padilla on saxes and flute.

Latin Sessions, every Thursday, June through September. Mojitos, Margaritas & Caipirinhas, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: ¡WEPA! Trio

Trumpet extraordinaire Eric Jacobson returns with his Bossa vibe, along with Paul Silbergleit on guitar, Jim Paolo and bass, and Bony Benavides on percussion.

Latin Sessions, every Thursday, June through September. Mojitos, Margaritas & Caipirinhas, $8. Cover, $0.

Mojitos, Margaritas & Caipirinhas, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: Octavio Arcano Trio

We’re excited to welcome back the high-energy pan-Latin folk and popular music presented by Caña Brava. Caña Brava is Darele Bisquerra on guitar and multi-lingual vocals, and Bony Benavides on hand percussion and backup vox.

Latin Sessions, every Thursday, June through September. Mojitos, Margaritas & Caipirinhas, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: Eric Jacobson Noite da Bossa Nova

Glenn McCormick, a former rocker on trumpet and keyboard, has dedicated himself to Bossa Nova and has spent stints in São Paulo honing his craft on guitar and vocals. Tonight he has enlisted the support of two incredible players, Niel Davis on guitar and Yanni Chudnow on drums.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Mojitos, Margaritas & Caipirinhas, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: CAÑA BRAVA

¡WEPA! Trio is back keeping the summer in summer! Joey Sanchez will be holding down the bass lines, along with co-conspirators Bony Benavides on percussion and Neil Davis on guitar.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

We’re excited to welcome back the high-energy pan-Latin folk and popular music presented by Caña Brava. Caña Brava is Darele Bisquerra on guitar and multi-lingual vocals, and Bony Benavides on hand percussion and backup vox.

Latin Sessions, every Thursday, June through September. Mojitos, Margaritas & Caipirinhas, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: Johnny Padilla

The origin story of live music at Transfer Pizzeria Cafe begins with Neal Chandek, a quintessential jazzer who was in his element on-stage and faced many personal challenges off. Neal was a hustler and a tireless promoter, and convinced owner Russell Rossetto to start a weekly jazz night on Tuesdays. From 2008 until the pandemic put a stop to things in 2020, every Tuesday featured The Transfer House Band, a core trio along with a vibrant scene of singers, sit-ins and music aficionados of all ages and persuasions.

Neal did not survive the pandemic, and neither did The Transfer House Band, but what remains is the spirit of those nights and a myriad of musical relationships that emerged.

Neal used to put together an extraordinary jam session on the last Tuesday of June every year to “blow up” his birthday and bring together his musical family. We continue this tradition with NEALfest. Neal student/protege/band mate, the trumpeter Joel Lehman, has carried the torch for Neal in organizing this evening of good ole hanging out and jamming. Joining us this evening in some form or fashion are: Joel Lehman, Dennis Ferminech, Dwayne Williams, Bony Benavides, Sam Steffke, Victor Reid, Artrell LaFlore, Patrick Burton, Victor Campbell, Tony Jefferson, Jim Shoberg, Isaac Repinski, Russell Rossetto and more...

Reservations are recommended. We will NOT be able to accommodate everyone in the front room for this event, we apologize in advance. Please be understanding.

Bar and counter seats are first-come, first served. They will fill up, so please arrive early if you don’t mind a backless counter stool or a high bar chair.

We are thrilled to welcome back hand percussionist Osdaniel Flores. He’ll be joined by Transfer chef, Artrell Le Fleur, on sax, and Gilberto Bustamante on guitar.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: CAÑA BRAVA

Carlos Adames returns with the Carlos Adames Group: himself on congas, Elias Holman on keys, John Simons on bass, and Tony Ayala on timbales.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: Ozzy Flores Quartet

¡WEPA! Trio is back for the Latin Sessions season 10 kick-off! As the name suggests, Joey Sanchez is in the mix, holding down the bass lines, along with co-conspirators Bony Benavides on percussion and Neil Davis on guitar.

This group was founded by Joey, Niel and our late, great brother, Cecilio Negron, Jr. as CNJ Latin Jazz. Last week marked 3 years since his passing, and this series, in it's 10th year, is part of his legacy. Ceeloe always said, "to be continued." And here we are, keeping it going.

Latin Sessions: Every Thursday, June thru September. Caipirinhas, Mojitos & Margaritas: $8. Cover: $0.

Next week: Carlos Adames Group

Devin Drobka will wrap up the ‘25/’26 Martini Jazz Lounge season with a bang, and tonight will double as his birthday show! He’s enlisted some Chicago standouts who bring a ready made chemistry stemming from their many projects together: bassist Katie Ernst and saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi. Come celebrate Devin’s birthday (it’s kind of a big one) and oh-so-tasteful work behind the kit.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday, October thru May, 6:30 to close. Martinis and Cosmos, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: Latin Sessions10 kick-off: ¡WEPA! Trio

We welcome back veteran and ever-evolving jazz guitarist, Paul Silbergleit. He will be joined by regular collaborators, Devin Drobka on drums, and Clay Schaub on bass.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday, October thru May, 6:30 to close. Martinis and Cosmos, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: Martini Jazz Lounge Season Finale: Devin Drobka Trio (& it’s Devin’s bday!)

We welcome back master keyboardist and vocalist, Anthony Deutsch, aka Father Sky, who tonight completes his 3-month third-Tuesday residency here at Transfer along with the help of Devin Drobka on drums and Simon Ciaccio on bass.

Reservations are encouraged. Bar and counter are first-come, first-served. No cover.

Thursday: Martini Jazz Lounge: Paul Silbergleit Trio

Sweet Sheiks is back with their swingin' sounds, presenting New Orleans jazz and popular music of the 1920’s and 30’s. Their music fits beautifully in this space, which, in that era, was known as Transfer Pharmacy.

Sweet Sheiks is Jen Lauren on vocals, guitar, and musical saw, Aaron Johnson on tuba, Patrick Brenner on banjo, and Jay Allison on Trombone.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday through May, 6:30 to close. Martinis and Cosmos, $8. Cover, $0.

Next week: Tuesday: Anthony Deutsch Trio; Thursday: Martini Jazz Lounge: Paul Silbergleit Trio