We welcome back master keyboardist and vocalist, Anthony Deutsch, who has assembled an insane support crew for the evening. We’re thrilled that one of them is guitarist, Kenny Reichert, who hasn’t graced the Transfer stage in years, having been bounding around the globe honing his craft. They’ll be joined by Clay Schaub on stand-up bass and Devin Drobka on drums.

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

Next week: John Christiensen Quartet

We are excited to present saxophonist and vocalist, Artrell Le Fleur. This guy does it all. Artrell is Music Director at Bay View High School, as well as trusted member of our Transfer crew. Tonight, he has assembled a high-energy quartet for your evening.

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

Next week: Anthony Deutsch Quartet

It’s a 1st Tuesday, so we’re gonna kick it with The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Cameron is an incredible young singer and frontman whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin’ those left-hand bass lines on top of it all. Cam has surrounded himself with a killer support crew, the must-be-seen-to-believe Matt Schad on guitar, and the soft-power foundation of Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

We are thrilled to welcome star stand-up bassist, Clay Schaub (who is, in fact, the stage-mayor of this establishment) for the first time as a band leader, presenting his own quartet. His talendted crew features a newbie to the Milwaukee scene (recently relocated from Boston), Emily Mitchell on vocals and guitar. Rounding out the group are regular collaborators Devin Drobka on drums, and Russ Johnson on trumpet.

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

Next week: Le Fleur Qtet

CCH is back! Inspired by Hot Club de France, the 1930s swing jazz group, Cream City Hotclub continues the upbeat, danceable style popularized by Louis Vola, Stephane Grappelli, and Django Reinhardt. Scott Hlavenka, Ben Dameron, are keeping the pulse alive on guitar along with Victor Brusubardis on the stand-up and the incomparable Aaron Van Oudenallen (who today celebrates his birthday!) on sax.

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

Next week: Clay Schaub Trio feat. Emily Mitchell

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, you know what time it is: another installment of The Cameron Webb Organ Trio.

For a young man, Cameron has an old, wise, and soulful feel. He’s only been at it for a decade, working rooms from Chicago to Vegas. We’re lucky that Cam currently calls Milwaukee home, so we get to witness his powerful and awe-inspiring voice and presence, as he hones those keyboard licks and left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined on these nights by the mind-bending bluesy sleeper-cell, Matt Schad, tearin’ it down on guitar, and the incredible, understated weaver of groove tapestries, Christian Fox, on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, R&B and Soul, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served. No Cover.

We’re stoked to welcome The Rhythm Club back to Transfer. Comprised of Milwaukee musical luminaries Robin Pluer, vocals and accordion; Juli Wood, vocals and reeds; Connie Grauer on keys; and Kim Zick on drums, this supergroup got its start at the storied Café Melánge in downtown’s Hotel Wisconsin decades ago. While all of these musicians have maintained active musical careers since that era, The Rhythm Club has only recently reemerged upon the scene, bringing their own upbeat melánge of styles to tonight’s Martini Jazz Lounge.

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

Next week: Cream City Hot Club

Keepin’ the vibe alive in twenty-five is one incomparable jazz guitarist, Andrew Murray Trim, along with Jamie Breiwic and his effortless phrasing on the trumpet. They’ll be joined by Clay Schaub, who will lay the foundation on his stand-up, and Devin Drobka, setting the bar for dynamic range on the kit.

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

Next week: Rhythm Club

It’s the 1st Tuesday of 2025, so we’re gonna kick it in with The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Cameron is an incredible young singer and frontman whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines on top of it all. Cam has surrounded himself with a killer support crew, the must-be-seen-to-believe Matt Schad on guitar, and the soft-power foundation of Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

Happy New Year and Happy Birthday Paul! We kick off 2025 by celebrating veteran and ever-evolving jazz guitarist, Paul Silbergleit, who is celebrating another successful rotation around the sun. He will be joined by regular collaborators, and masters in their own rights, 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: Andrew Trim Quartet feat. Jamie Breweic

Guitar extraordinaire, Niel Davis, and singer-songwriter-multiinstrumentalist, Ethan Keller, team up for a duo experience that they’ve been honing for many years. The energy that will be on display tonight was the genesis of what would become the full-fledged band, Black Cow: A Steely Dan Revue. Start your 2024 farewell tour with us and some good old Steely vibes.

Reservations are recommended, link is on the home page. Bar and counter seats are first-come, first-served.

This is a special one-off Monday show. Due to the lay of the holiday calendar this year, we’re staying open for the last Monday of 2024, so we’re presenting a New Year’s Eve Eve Show, featuring a quartet of incredible musicians that promise to leave you dumbfounded.

The Firm: Steve Peplin, guitar wizard and godfather of a whole generation of accomplished and stellar guitarists. Clay Schaub, one of the most prominent stand-up bass players in the city and the stage mayor for years of Transfer Martini Jazz Lounge seasons. Jeremy Kuzniar, the multi-modal rhythm-smith expertly commanding the trajectory of the night from behind his drum kit; Aaron Van Oudenallen, a maestro who channels both grit and technical genius through the sax and the flute. Peplin, Schaub, Kuzniar & Van Oudenallen, a cohort of names worthy of a law firm. Their musical arguments will be irrefutable.

Reservations are recommended, link is on the home page. Bar and counter seats are first-come, first-served.

We welcome back the Sweet Sheiks, who will be presenting an upbeat mix of music that’s almost as old as the Transfer building itself, bringing jazz and pop from the teens through the 30s to your night. Sweet Sheiks is Jen Lauren on vocals, guitar, and musical saw, Aaron Johnson on tuba, Allen Russell on violin, and Patrick Brenner on banjo.

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

Next week: Paul Silbergleit Birthday Show!

GIL Jazz is back for an Xfer Xmas experience that will harken back to the Transfer House Band days. Joel Lehman, protege of Neal Chandek, will be on trumpet and vocals, and will be joined by ex-MSO drummer, Joe Conti, as well as Sam Steffke on keys and Dwayne Williams on bass. Some luminous guests, Transfer House Band vocalist Dennis Fermenich and jazz vocalist BD Greer among them, will make some contributions throughout the night.

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

Next week: Sweet Shieks

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, you know what time it is: another installment of The Cameron Webb Organ Trio.

For a young man, Cameron has an old, wise, and soulful feel. He’s only been at it for a decade, working rooms from Chicago to Vegas. We’re lucky that Cam currently calls Milwaukee home, so for the time being, we get to witness his powerful and awe-inspiring voice and presence, as he hones those keyboard licks and left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined on these nights by the mind-bending bluesy sleeper-cell, Matt Schad, tearin’ it down on guitar, and the incredible, understated weaver of groove tapestries, Christian Fox, on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, R&B and Soul, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served. No Cover.

CCH is back! Inspired by Hot Club de France, the 1930s swing jazz group, Cream City Hotclub continues the upbeat, danceable style popularized by Louis Vola, Stephane Grappelli, and Django Reinhardt. Scott Hlavenka, Ben Dameron, are keeping the pulse alive on guitar along with Victor Brusubardis on the stand-up and Jason Goldsmith on sax.

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

Next week: GIL Jazz

We welcome back Heirloom quartet, anchored by Ben Dameron on guitar and Hannah Johnson on drums. Tonight they are joined by John Christensen on bass and Rufus Parenti on sax.

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

Next week: Cream City Hot Club

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, you know what time it is: another installment of The Cameron Webb Organ Trio.

For a young man, Cameron has an old, wise, and soulful feel. He’s only been at it for a decade, working rooms from Chicago to Vegas. We’re lucky that Cam currently calls Milwaukee home, so for the time being, we get to witness his powerful and awe-inspiring voice and presence, as he hones those keyboard licks and left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined on these nights by the mind-bending bluesy sleeper-cell, Matt Schad, tearin’ it down on guitar, and the incredible, understated weaver of groove tapestries, Christian Fox, on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, R&B and Soul, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served. No Cover.

We’re thrilled to welcome Trumpet maestro Russ Johnson to the Transfer Stage. Russ played a roll in the NYC avant-jazz scene for decades before relocating to SE Wisconsin to teach at UW Parkside. Russ’s groups play regularly in NYC, Chicago and abroad. Tonight, we’re proud to present him from the Transfer stage. He’ll be joined by John Christiensen on bass and Hannah Johnson (unrelated) on drums.

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

Next week: Happy Thanksgiving! (following week: Heirloom Quartet)

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

Anthony Deutsch is back and has enlisted veteran players John Christiansen on bass and Dave Bayles on drums for an experience you shan’t forget.

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

Next week: Russ Johnson Quartet

photo credit: Johnny Urban

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 situations. The Group is: Warren Wiegratz on the saxes, 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: Anthony Deutsch Trio

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

We welcome back the Sweet Sheiks, who will be presenting an upbeat mix of music that’s almost as old as the Transfer building itself, bringing jazz and pop from the teens through the 30s to your Halloween night. Sweet Sheiks is Jen Lauren on vocals, guitar, and musical saw, Aaron Johnson on tuba, Jay Allison on trombone, and Ernie Brusubardis on mandolin.

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

Next week: The Group feat. Warren Wiegratz

We welcome back veteran and ever-evolving jazz guitarist, Paul Silbergleit, who 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: Sweet Sheiks

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.

CCH is back! Inspired by Hot Club de France, the 1930s swing jazz group, Cream City Hotclub continues the upbeat, danceable style popularized by Louis Vola, Stephane Grappelli, and Django Reinhardt. Scott Hlavenka, Ben Dameron, Aaron Gardner, and Clay Schaub are keeping the pulse alive tonight on this second week of the 24/25 Martini Jazz Lounge season. We’re heatin’ it up!

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

Next week: GIL Jazz

Saxophonist, vocalist, composer, and band leader, Juli Wood, is back to kick off the 24/25 season of Transfer’s Martini Jazz Lounge. As always, she’ll be rocking the reeds and laying down some saucy vocals along with the accompaniment of veteran players Clay Schaub on stand-up bass, and Dave Bayles on the kit.

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

Next week: Cream City Hot Club

Photo credit: Andrzej Hajdasz

If it’s a 1st or 3rd Tuesday, it’s The Cameron Webb Organ Trio. Many of you know Cameron as an incredible young singer, a front-man whose soulful feel and showmanship hails from a bygone era. Turns out Cameron also has some serious licks on the keys and will be leading from behind his vintage Korg CX-3 organ and rockin those left-hand bass lines. Cam is joined by comrades-in-arms Matt Schad on guitar, and Christian Fox on drums.

Cameron Webb Organ Trio at Transfer, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Reservations are always encouraged. Counter and Bar seats are first come, first served.